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Tuesday, April 26th, 2016
FFDM’s Summer Collection features these lovely wicker seats complete with white cushion.
Italians are people who are known for their flamboyance. They are also one of the most stylish folks in the entire world. The Italian way of life is a dream for a lot of people. It means driving posh cars, wearing stylish clothing, and speaking the fancy accent. And what is Italian lifestyle without the tomato-based cuisine? If you want to bring in this way of life into your interior design, then you’re one of the few who has impeccable taste.
Italian Spells Beauty
Back in the 1950s, a group of businessmen and daring designers invested in design. Their group’s mission was to make objects that are not just functional but also beautiful. Of course, beauty takes different forms but the Italians thought that jewels can be hidden in most Italian designs.
A simple corkscrew, for instance, can serve as a decorative element inside an Italian kitchen. Even when it is made of plastic and metal, this thing can be the perfect companion to a baroque chandelier made of blown glass.
The Heart of Your Home
This saying means more among Italians as the kitchen is the place where they gather and socialize. Italian life happens inside the kitchen where people also cook, talk and basically just relax in the company of friends and relatives. The kitchen is also the place to be when you are feeling ill and would want to sip a warm bowl of chicken broth. This is also the place where you could sip coffee every morning as everyone else is busy prepping for their early meal.
Since most socialization happen inside the kitchen or an adjacent dining area, then you have to carefully choose the dining table and chairs.
Put more emphasis in finding the correct set of chairs. In Italy, people do not focus too much in buying expensive chairs. What they just want to accomplish is that – at the end of the day – the entire family sits together around the table while enjoying a marvelous meal.
A simple wicker chair that was handcrafted by master artisans would surely look great inside an Italian-inspired home.
Universal Furniture Dining Room China 409680C-C is perfect in housing your china collection.
Highlighting the Coffee Break
Having a shot of espresso is also an Italian way of life. Since this is so, make sure that you invest in a decent coffeemaker so you can enjoy a cup of this arousing drink in the morning. Your morning coffee-drinking ritual becomes more stylish as you place an espresso maker in the dining or kitchen area.
The coffee machine had its first prototype in the year 1933 though it became renowned after the Second World War.
Celebrate Life
The Italian way of life is also about celebrations. See if you can still find the white-and-gold plate that is reminiscent of the 1930s festive living. It was an elegant piece that distinguishes the festive days from the everyday meals. This plate is no longer being produced but see if you can hunt some in flea markets or if you can have them customized.
Get some stylish dishware but be sure to stay within the boundaries of relaxed chic.
Italian Means Family-Centeredness
You know how the saying goes that it takes a village to raise a child, right? Well in an Italian home, all it takes is just one large, closely-knit family. These people also believe that the family is the very pillar that anchors the beauty of their designs. The design – whether it be architectural or fashion in nature – tells a story about families.
The Italians are also known for their warm smile. This is something that they share with every family member and people in their community. The Italian smile should also reflect in the furniture and accessories placed inside a home. Fascination is a huge part of Italian interior design. So go ahead and place a mixture of the familiar and strange inside your home. Experiment while staying grounded. Put in surprise elements such as placing a fishing rod in the middle of the kitchen!
The possibilities are endless.
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Monday, April 25th, 2016
Fine Furniture Design Dining Room Rectangular Dining Table 1051-818 spells cozy and comfortable.
The kitchen is known as the heart of your home and don’t you agree that it is referred to as such because it is more than just a place where you could cook and eat? The key ingredients to a welcoming kitchen are your family, friends and your guests. This is an area of socialization, a place where relationships flourish and remain intact.
So what can you do to make the kitchen a grand social spot?
It’s All About Coziness
Generally, people do not like hanging out inside desolate rooms. This means that your kitchen has to be comfortable so that people will be drawn to it.
The kitchen that comes with a small (or large) dining area has to have a generous amount of seating. Each chair must have comfy cushions. A beautiful dining table accessorized with a big bowl of fresh fruits will give the place a lived-in feel and a more inviting vibe.
You might also want to consider including a casual seating section. You would soon notice that people would take more time to spend with you as they sit in that comfy chair in your kitchen. A sofa, cushioned bench or chair would effortlessly create a welcoming ambience. Placing the sofa perpendicular to the kitchen island would give the cooking area and chill out zone a more defined division.
Fusing the Dining Area and the Kitchen
If your kitchen was naturally built with a dining area, then it would require you less effort to make that area feel like a hub. This can become your entertainment hub as opposed to the usual spot which is the living room.
You would be surprised at the number of people that you can actually accommodate even in a small space.
Set Up a Breakfast Bar
If you don’t want to dedicate a dining table inside the kitchen, then that’s okay; you can still set up a spot where guests, friends and family members can sit down and have a chat while you are busy prepping the meal.
Having a breakfast bar right at the end of the kitchen peninsula or island is the right solution. This provides a comfy place for people to relax, tuck their knees in, and just be themselves.
The Winners Only Dining Room 48 Inch Bench DJ1455 will sit 2-3 people, making it the perfect addition to the kitchen’s social hub.
Kitchen with a View
What if you are one of the few who are blessed with a picturesque view right outside the kitchen window? What do you think you could do with that?
When you are planning a kitchen remodel, then think how you can include that view. Make the kitchen more inviting by facing the dining nook towards the window. If the kitchen has glazed windows or doors looking out the terrace or garden, then make sure that everyone faces the beautiful scenery outside.
Lighten It All Up
If the kitchen is opening directly to the outdoors, the kitchen will immediately become the center of your home. Bi-fold doors can open to the terrace which makes the division between the outdoors and indoors a tad more blurry.
Natural lighting is great but come dusk or the evening, of course, no one wants to be found inside a dingy or dark room. Make the kitchen as bright as possible. You would want people to be uplifted when they enter that part of your home so better fill the kitchen up with light.
Having the place painted with a pale or white shade is also an easy way to make the kitchen appear brighter. Shutters can be used to cover just the lower part of the kitchen windows, allowing sunlight to naturally flow in during the day.
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Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
Flexsteel Bedroom Queen Panel Bed With Storage W1909-90QS is perfectly balanced by the red and white floral arrangement and other exciting accessories.
The combination of red and black may not be a mixture that you have given much thought in the past. You might just change your mind once you see the winning reasons why these colors can take your home at the center of everyone’s attention.
Turn Up the Volume
Upping the wow factor of your home could be as easy as choosing the red and black palette. This color scheme offers just one vibrant hue but it does not automatically mean that the other color can’t offer drama on its own.
Red or black, each of these colors can make a bold statement on its own. They can actually be used under any circumstance. So, when you are designing your living room towards a bolder look, be sure to consider this marriage of colors.
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Who’s the Boss?
Okay, so you have finally made up your mind and are now bent on using red and black, now what? These are both bold hues so one of them has to give.
Choose which one – red or black would be the dominant color. To choose which, take a careful look at the curtains and walls of the living room. See also the floor as well as the natural light inside the room. Is your living room used generally for simple family get-togethers or more of an out-of-office venue for your colleagues?
Whichever you end up choosing as the more dominant hue, make sure that you harmonize every aspect of your design. Consider salsa red in your living room if you spend more time there and if you perceive it to be a cheerful room with lots of foot traffic.
A more subdued and relaxing living room can make use of deep rose as the central color.
Balancing the red and black palette means using complementing colors on the more dominant color. The complementary colors should be used on your accents. For instance, if you used red as the dominant hue, then you may use the quieter gray on other design elements.
Put In Some Finishes
Metals and woods in the living room can also contribute to your red and black color scheme. The use of lacquered-black wooden furniture pieces adds intensity to any living room.
Do you like the shabby chic look? Then use pale gray on your furniture while accessorizing with the more exciting red and black mixture. Remember, the color of the furniture should balance the rest of the colors and elements that you decided to use. A heavily black room, for instance, can be beautifully balanced by paler shades of red.
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Just a Hint
Most of the time, when designers suggest red and black, homeowners have a tendency to wince. What they don’t realize is that this fusion need not be vibrant all the time. Don’t give up on these colors if you are the more traditional type. A hint of red – here and there – can sometimes do the trick. This is just as striking as a whole room filled with vibrant red. A simple red pillow propped against a plush, black sofa can be a simple combination that could also serve as the focal point in your living room.
The clever use of red and black can add the needed drama. The fusion can be used on the walls, floor and major pieces of furniture. If you prefer a less committed take on the red and black palette, then just use the hues on most of your accessories.
Let’s accept it –red is an eye-catching color. A red accent wall is the perfect backdrop for your beautiful black cabinet. These give the eyes a pleasant place to look at while taking the time to absorb the rest of the design elements.
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Tuesday, March 29th, 2016
Jonathan Louis Norton Living Room Collection: This living room balances the vibrance of the bright colors and the subdued look offered by the neutral pieces.
Are you now at a stage when you have figured out what you would want your house to look like? If so, have you also come to the decision as to who would decorate your new or remodelled home? Will you hire a professional interior designer or would you take on a DIY project?
Back in the day, it was just the nobles who had the notion to decorate their homes but they always hired someone else to do the job for them. You don’t have to live in a palace or be a noble just to enjoy the services of a decorator. You also should not fear the cost that much.
Your concern in hiring an interior designer could also be because of your fear of a result that does not reflect your tastes anymore.
Some homeowners immediately collaborate with a professional designer while others hesitate or are simply confident with their decorating skills.
There are downsides and upsides in hiring an interior designer or in doing the project yourself. It is really up to you to weigh the consequences.
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Advantages of DIY Interior Design Projects
The best reason to decorate your own home is that you love designing things. Your creative side just won’t say no to a project.
An advantage to this, apart from showing your artistic flair, is that you don’t need to pay anyone else to do the job. Add to this the glorious fact that your design will surely reflect who you are. As for the bragging rights, you also take full credit for the project since no one else pitched in their ideas.
Should you feel pleased with your living room design, then go ahead and carry out the project throughout the rest of your home. Where your do-it-yourself project takes you depends a lot on your strengths. If you are the kind of person who knows what he wants, then you are bound to love your creation.
DIY projects can also be done according to levels or stages or as funds allow.
The Downsides of DIY Projects
Primarily, you could mess up the project especially if you have no idea what you would want to include in your design. You have two choices when this happens – you can either live with the mess that you have created or you can invest another large sum of money to correct the error.
Errors in interior design are quite common which is why you gotta have the ability to visualize. You are either an effective creative artist or you’re not – it’s that simple. If you have trouble visualizing and putting creative projects into full gear, then you absolutely need help.
Lastly, DIY projects can be time and fund consuming especially when your learning curve is too steep.
The Upside of Hiring a Designer
Hiring a pro means you have a larger selection of furnishings, wall coverings, fabrics, and trades people. The designer has cultivated many professional relationships with tradesmen so you could potentially own a home that is tailor-fitted to your lifestyle and taste.
A designer can also save you money by doing the project correctly from the onset.
The Downside of Hiring a Designer
It’s always about the cost. It can be costly to work with an interior designer as it is an intimate process that could take months, even years to complete. If you pick the wrong kind of designer, then you end up with an adversary rather than an ally who would affirm all of your design decisions.
Hiring someone who was on the cover of an interior design magazine does not automatically mean that he or she is the right professional to work with. You need to find someone that you can trust and communicate with. You should also discuss your budget upfront as this is one of the most common causes of arguments between a homeowner and the designer.
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Sunday, March 27th, 2016
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People consider home remodeling as they grow older. When such projects happen, it is crucial to make plans in age-proofing the bathroom. While style and comfort are great factors to make plan for during your younger years, aging brings about a different kind of perspective.
If you are planning on growing old in your current home, then it is wise to have the bathroom renovated in a much more accessible design. Together with kitchens, the bathrooms in your home are some of the wettest, most used areas. These are also the areas where accidents such as falls and slips often happen. With these slip hazards, it then becomes doubly important to take note of safety features that could make a difference.
Here are some ideas that will make any bathroom safe for every age level –
Shower Case Essentials
Installing a shower bench becomes more and more of a necessity as the homeowners begin to grow old. Age-proofing that part of your bathroom means the one who bathes will spend less time in a standing position. This could remove a huge amount of strain on the body, thus, reducing falling and slipping.
Another thing that you would need to install is a double-duty grab bar. This will serve as a bar for you to hold on to as you enter or exit the shower. This will also ensure that you won’t slip as you shampoo your hair or cleanse your body with soap.
Have one installed outside of the shower case and also in every interior wall. This is so an elderly member of the family can easily navigate the whole space.
A grab bar is functional because they can double as a robe or towel rack.
Have an handheld shower head installed. Adjust the height and you’re good; just place it right next to your shower bench and you can already take a bath while seated.
Age-Proofing Means Thinking Ten Times about Glass
While glass doors will effectively open up any bathroom space, they won’t be as functional when you have elderly members in your family or if two retirees are living with no help from younger family members.
Glass is a lot more difficult to maintain and they can easily get streak marks. Since this is so, glass requires more frequent cleanups, something that the elderly won’t be able to do as actively as when they were still young.
Install Good Lighting
Proper illumination can also make a huge difference. Ensuring that the bathroom space is well-lit means having lights that won’t cause strain on your eyes. Proper lighting will also show any wet spot that could be hidden by some shadows.
Choose from recessed, vanity, natural or sconce lighting.
Choose Durable Materials
Another way to age-proof a bathroom is to use porcelain tiles on your walls and any kind of textured tile on your flooring. Porcelain will last a lifetime so there are very little chances that you’d need to replace them. A wet rag can also clean porcelain in just a few minutes so this is the most feasible material to use if you plan to grow old with your partner in your home.
High slip resistance should be the factor that you will consider the most when choosing a material for the bathroom flooring. The rule here is simple, the higher the texture of the tile, the higher also its slip resistance.
These tips are simple ways that you can make the bathrooms in your home a lot safer. It pays to fortify this room in your home while you are yet young. Accidents can happen to anyone at any age so it is best to be prepared.
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Thursday, March 24th, 2016
Hooker Furniture Living Room North Hampton Bonnet Top Display Cabinet. Organization is key to a beautiful and functional kitchen.
Are you a recent graduate who wants to move into your own apartment soon? Or are you a newlywed settling in your first home? Whatever your current situation, you will need some recipes and the right kind of kitchen equipment to start this new phase in your life.
Take a long look at your parents’ kitchen and see if you can do some window shopping in houseware shops. This should help you make a list of essentials that are needed for prepping, baking, or cooking the most flavorful dishes.
You might be tempted to buy new products straight away but you don’t have to break the bank just to obtain quality in your kitchen stuff. You can search for different pieces that offer durability, value and beauty.
Cooking and Baking Tools
You can splurge on your set of knives. Yeah, go ahead, it’s okay. It is essential to have a sharp chef’s knife inside your kitchen. This is one of the major tools that you need to always have. Stainless steel, high-carbon knives won’t stain or rust so they are your best option.
The knife that you buy should feel comfortable in your hand as you slice and dice. Invest also in paring knives, and a serrated knife. The types whose metal blades extend to the back of the handles offer the perfect balance.
Other cooking tools include the cutting board (plastic, glass or wood should work); vegetable peeler (the stainless steel type); can opener (the non-slip type); a salad spinner; cheese grater preferably with soft rubber handles; grater; steamer; etc.
Must-have appliances include a steamer, oven, toaster oven or a microwave oven.
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Kitchen furniture
Update your dining/kitchen furniture by investing in McCreery’s Home Furnishings. There is a wide array of chairs, dining tables, bar stools, dining benches, buffets, and kitchen islands to choose from. Gather your family around the table for a scrumptious dinner with your new kitchen furniture. Entertain your guests in style with your new dining room set.
The dining room is no less than the place where you enjoy your meals with friends and family. In order to create the perfect space, it is crucial to invest in the right kind of furniture. Our shops have individual pieces as well as coordinating choices for both casual and formal dining functions.
Dining tables range from rectangular, oval and round styles. Dining chairs can be traditional wood with fabric, leather, or wicker. There are also dining room collections to choose from.
How about the benches? These work in either formal or informal dining. These are often used as extra seating to a dining table. Benches can match the dining chairs or they can be oddly different yet still look cohesive.
Buffets can store extra stemware, dinnerware, and table linens. The sideboards can also be used to display vases, lamps, and other decorative accessories.
Apart from the dining tables, chairs and benches, you can also invest in a kitchen island. These are great for prepping meals. It can also serve as extra countertop for your kitchen. Kitchen carts can also provide extra counter space inside the kitchen. These are smaller than the kitchen island yet they can still provide ample space for storage.
Bar stools are often used for casual seating for guests or family members. There are short and tall stools that you can pair with the kitchen islands.
All kitchen furniture shouldn’t be merely stylish but also durable. Being the foodie that you are, and having invested in these kitchen essentials, all you need now is that first casserole dish to prove that you’re ready to please palates.
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Sunday, March 20th, 2016
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A lot of dog owners consider their pets to be part of their family. If you think this isn’t enough, then go one step further by putting dog display pieces all over your home. Before you start thinking that this is a corny theme, read on. Many pet owners who are also homeowners succeeded in using this theme. They have successfully incorporated dog decor with grace, style, and most of the time, with a great sense of humor.
Your Dog Is the Star
Remember that the star of the show is your beloved pooch. This should give your pet the needed confidence booster. A photo of your dog (whether solo or with the family) can be framed and placed in major areas of your home. Mister Brownie’s photo can also be printed on canvas.
I.M. David Bar and Game Room Dog Barstool 6694D
Every pet – especially a dog – wants to feel that he is needed so make him help further in the kitchen by putting accessories there. A doggy-themed kitchen could make you want to work, work, work just as hard as your little pet does.
Love Everyone
It is not fair to play favorites. You will be able to represent each pet by putting up wallpaper complete with doggie designs. No matter what breed of dogs you are taking care of, the wallpaper should represent each one of them.
A doggie wallpaper would look just as great in a black-and-white bedroom which is adjacent to the sitting area in monochrome. If your little kid is fond of his dog, then have photographs of them displayed in your home. See if you can also set up a bedroom where your little one could sleep with his favorite pet.
One can almost feel the dogs leap from this I.M. David Bar and Game Room Dog Barstool 6694D
The Couch Is For Everyone
You are your dog’s universe so there’s nowhere in the world where he would be than to snuggle with you as you watch your favorite TV programs. Canine-themed cushions drive the point that there are no boundaries for your love. The couch is also your pet’s special place – a place where he can sit and snuggle with you.
Sharing the couch is a way of giving your pet a sense of pride. Give visitors a good laugh as they see the cushions covered with your dog’s pictures. In a way, the dog is presiding over your social gatherings when you do this – and that is truly sweet.
Set Up a Leather Bed
If you have your bedroom, then your dog has to have his own sleeping spot, too. He has to be as comfortable as you. As a pet owner, you can remodel your living space to accommodate all of your pet’s sleeping, eating, and play needs.
It is a common notion that having a pet is destructive on your furniture. This may be partly true for those who are not able to control or discipline their pets.
It is possible to have beautiful home while owning a pet, too. The key is to find the right materials to use on your pets; materials that are human-friendly, too.
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Be Responsible
At the end of the day, it all boils down to you being responsible for your dog. If you have a shedder, then be sure that you have the time to vacuum regularly. Hairballs can become visible in the long run.
Take care also of pet odor. This will attract dirt because the odor is actually emitted oil. You’ll have to bathe and groom your dog often. Trim his nails so he won’t go scratching upholstery and the floor. Brush and bathe him to remove any loose hair.
Learn to use stain-resistant fabrics as well. Say goodbye to chintz, silk, especially velvet. These are the best hair magnets in town. Discover the joys of owning furniture with Crypton fabrics. You’ll soon wonder how you lived without ‘em for a long time.
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Thursday, March 10th, 2016
The vases of flower and the lovely photograph add a different character to this traditional setup. Featured furniture is FFDM’s Vintage Classics.
Who among you have zero household complaints? Just think of closets with the wrong size, dripping faucets, and an outdated kitchen and you know very well why remodelling must be done ASAP. Whether you have just moved into a pre-loved home or are staying in your home for years, it is crucial to learn some tips that would make your home – a sweet home.
Lovely Pieces Should Dominate
If the wallpaper has been boring to your sight for the longest time, then why don’t you create a gallery right on those ho-hum walls? Hang your kid’s lovely artwork or figure out how to hang all of the special family photographs that you have earned through the years. Add some knick-knacks to create an atmosphere that is screaming one thing – you.
Adding all the things that you love at random places will help you focus on what’s lovely later on. If you are bummed that your TV got broken, then look at all the beautiful stuff that you own. Other homes don’t have a chandelier or others live in less square footage. Just be grateful.
Bring In the Greeneries
A potted plant that is placed strategically can instantly bring life to a monotonous surrounding. Greeneries are beautiful and organic and they are naturally able to provide beautiful designs. Add to this the fact that they can also add to your well-being and there is simply no reason to exclude them from your interior design project.
Get Rid of Annoying Stuff
Do set aside a weekend for cleanup and repairs. Anything that has gone kaput should be fixed such as loose fixtures, tiny holes, and nail trims that are no longer in place. You shouldn’t get used to that wobbly doorknob, no one should.
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Accessorize
Pick up some colorful pillows. They are inexpensive and could instantly add coziness to any room. Do you own a worn-out couch? If you’re still saving for that lovely sectional sofa, then it’s time to freshen up by adding some colorful pillows.
Another accessory that you can add which will serve as a storage piece is a tray. Tidy up by adding a cute tray that will hold all of those stray magazines, catalogues, keys, jewelry, bedside books or eyeglasses. Before you put these things into the tray, though, pre-qualify what is garbage and what are necessities.
Make Your Bed
This is one task that you should make every single day. The most successful people do this and so should you. Making your bed is a step towards making good habits so go ahead and do it. It will also brighten up your bedroom in ways that you have never imagined.
Set Up Spaces for Conversation
Many people set up their living room furniture and appliances towards the television. Don’t fall to this mediocrity. You can also create a special spot for your chairs which will instill a close-knit feeling inside your living room. The visitors will surely feel this the moment they step into your well-placed chairs, coffee table, and accessories.
You’re the master in creating a lovable pre-loved home so go ahead and unleash your imagination. Consult relatives who have remodelled their homes in the past. Read interior design magazines and websites so you can get more ideas for your interior design project. If you have time to ride around, then hop into your car and go to a section of your city or town that you haven’t explored in the past. You might discover home designs that you could use.
Having a pre-loved home need not be a challenge. You just have to know how to dress it up so you would be able to appreciate it more.
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Saturday, February 27th, 2016
If you ever thought of townhouses as mere glorified apartments, well, think again. They are no longer just houses that were put right next to each other. As it turned out, many are wrong about their notion of townhouses. They are not apartments, neither are they houses or condos.
Not all townhouses are condominiums and vice versa. Condos can be townhouse style, apartment style, even a small house style. The townhouse is not automatically a condo, though.
The Townhouse Difference
The crucial difference between a townhouse and a condominium is the patch of land where the former is situated at. Condo owners only have the space inside the building to own, nothing more.
The townhouse can be boring if you allow it to become just what it is – an unflattering piece of property. Just like any home, even when you do own a mansion, it is up to your artistic side to prove that there is so much more to your property than just a piece of land.
Know that your townhouse’s eventual style is a reflection of your taste. If you like modern, sleek, clean, with spare aesthetic, then add that to your townhouse. Putting texture in any home can also add some drama.
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The Townhouse Living Areas
Are you an avid fan of travelling? Then go ahead and display all of your collection, from your numerous travels, inside your living room. Find a glass cabinet that will hold all those that you collect dearly.
Putting artwork right inside your townhouse living room will add a fresh contrast to the plain box look that townhouses evoke. Add continuity to the limited space by installing mirrors. Just make sure that you find the ones that suit your chosen theme.
Consider all the factors that will make your house a home. Most of the time, it is simply repeating a certain shade from the stuff that you love. You can use the shade of pink from your favorite Teddy Bear and have it don the plain walls. Do this and see the place transform!
If pastels and everything sweet is not your cup of tea because you are a formal transitionalist, then find out how you can coordinate modern flair with the rest of the textures and patterns inside your home. Lay out the pillows but be sure to plan everything so that what you would see is a collection of pillows that suit the room.
Do you have exposed timber or metal beams in your home? Then use them to your advantage. These were placed there to act as a support structure, however, they can also be used for aesthetic purposes.
Have a lovely sofa that can serve as the star of your living room.
A second seating unit can be used in your lounge. This is a spot that normally has a fireplace where friends and family could gather. Use subdued colors if there is a fireplace in the room. Bright colors may take the spotlight from the fireplace since this can also be the focal piece in a townhouse living room.
A townhouse dining area is often just a nook. Use a hanging candelabra to illuminate the spot and be sure to tie the rest of the elements with the design of your lighting fixture.
The kitchen area can be given a homey aesthetic by having a lacquered cabinetry and a simple backsplash. Storage is a necessary part of every townhouse. Add more storage shelves and cabinets where you can put all of your pots, pans, and cooking utensils.
Storage is just as important inside the townhouse bathroom. Have an interesting vanity inside this room if there is extra space.
The home office is also often a nook. This is usually just a corner inside the bedroom, an area where books and office stuff are stored. A lovely desk and chair should complete the townhouse home office that you have set up.
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016
Huntington House Living Room Sectional 7164-SECT
Sectional sofas have a different kind of appeal as compared to other seating pieces. While it is unique, this may not always be the right seat for your place, though. Sectionals that can be separated spell versatility for your home. Reinventing the look in any place is now as easy as navigating the different parts to different corners and sections of a room.
Sectional Terminology
Do not be intimidated if you haven’t bought a sectional in the past. Avoid mistakes by getting acquainted with the common terms used.
RAF or right arm facing means when you are facing the sectional, the arm is situated on your right. LAF, on the other hand, puts the arm on your left.
It is crucial to get the proper-facing arm since you will be joining two or even more pieces. The arm’s placement will define if the sectionals will create a balance.
Sectionals are often made of two or more parts or sections. As soon as you become familiar with the different terms and even the options, you will be ready to decide on what kind of sectional will work for you.
7564-17, -231, -38 Lennox Sectional in Fabric 916-11; Pillows in 875-60, 720-90
Using the Sectional
Always leave the biggest section of the seat facing the room’s focal point. This can be that flatscreen TV, a window showing the picturesque view outside, or it can be a fireplace. A sectional that comes with two straight sections can be used as two separate seats, facing each other, to promote a more conversation-inducing atmosphere. These two pieces should be at a 90-degree angle (perpendicular) to the focal point of the room. Place an ottoman or a coffee table in between.
For sections that come with an arm on one side, be sure to place a table against the armless side. This will help you achieve visual balance.
As soon as you have taken care of the main sections, you will be left with the corner section or the chaise lounge. Either of these two can be a stand-alone seating. Add throw pillows to make the seat more comfortable.
Place the chaise or corner seat on an oblique position from the straight section of your sofa. Angle this seat toward the middle part of the room where the other section of the sofa is situated, and where the focal point and coffee table are also placed.
With two straight sections face-to-face, use the chaise or corner at the open end in order to set up a U-shaped seating layout.
To unify separated sectionals, use a large area rug to anchor the area and to refrain from having the individual sections appear isolated. Be sure to measure the room properly should the sectional feature an extendable footrest or a reclining back. It would be a pity to have these added features only to remain unused.
Place the sectional parts away from the wall to unify the room and to make it seem more intimate. Consider all the people who would be sitting on your new sectional once it is placed inside the living room. Though this is furniture that offers space-saving features, it can become a drag when there isn’t a proper arm that goes with it. If you have an armless sectional, then you can also invest in a short chaise or a loveseat.
Comfort is the primary consideration that you must remember when buying a new sectional. This is especially applicable when you want to use the sectional to watch TV. A television set that sits right across a room’s corner would benefit from a properly-placed sectional. The sectional, in this case, will seat everyone comfortably as they watch shows or DVDs.
If the space in your living room or bedroom only offers room for a single seat right in the middle, then the sectional may not be the right seating option for you.
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