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Thursday, October 6th, 2016
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Cleaning any leather furniture is a process that asks for a huge deal of expertise and care. This is one of those materials that can be easily damaged when treated improperly. While most homeowners opt to do this task on their own, there are professionals who have been certified to address this kind of maintenance. They are the right people to call who have the right kind of cleaning materials and equipment.
Leather is preserved animal skin so it is wise that it should be treated in that manner. Any substance that can keep it moistened is the kind that could provide longevity to it.
Leather Prepping
Before you or an expert would begin to clean the leather furniture, make sure that the furniture piece has been vacuumed properly. This process may be simple but it can prevent waste materials from damaging the furniture.
Preserved animal skin is very fragile so you wouldn’t want dust or any waste to get stuck to it. Any kind of debris should be removed from it. You may use saddle soap or just about any gentle cleaning solution that can also treat the leather.
Veer away from strong chemicals as these can cause permanent staining on your leather couch, chair, recliner, or ottoman.
Leather Cleaning
As soon as you have vacuumed and prepped the gentle soap that you’ll use, be sure to apply the solution with a damp cloth. Use just a little pressure to apply and reapply the solution. Rinse the soap suds with clean water, again, using the damp cloth.
Dry the material right after it is rinsed. Use a dry cloth this time, using just a little amount of pressure.
Leather + Toothpaste?
There are stains that are deemed permanent which can actually be removed easily using toothpaste. Scrubbing will only damage the leather so it is best to make the tough stain come out using a cloth and toothpaste. If the stain remains, then have a professional take a look at your leather furniture. These experts have the safest equipment and solutions to use to remove the stain.
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Leather After Stain Removal
After the stains have been removed, leather can be conditioned and treated. This must be done once to twice a year depending on how much exposure under the sunlight the leather furniture receives. Don’t think that simple silicone or oils can be used to clean leather because they have been known to stick and become permanent residues.
There are leather technicians who can expertly handle leather by erasing stains and other problems that are common to this material.
Choosing the Right Leather Caretaker
With a lot of leather cleaning companies to choose from, you might be wondering how you would end up with the best. To properly discern the best, be sure to do some research. Look for personal reviews of past clients, work samples, and their certifications. Among these three, it is important to check the last one. Certifications ensure that the business is competent enough to handle leather concerns. Certificates ascertain that the team has ample fundamental knowledge as well as the latest techniques to handle any leather situation.
So what sort of certificate should you be looking for?
Look for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certificate. This is also known as the IICRC which is proof of their continued evaluation. Professionals who hold this certificate know how to repair, deodorize, maintain and even restore leather furniture.
Cleaning technicians also know the various fabric categories so they will be able to identify different fibers, sanitation chemistry, techniques of leather protection, and are even able to forecast a problem before it even happens.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2016
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The Fashion Week is an event when designers, models, bloggers and celebrities all gather and brave the freezing temperatures of New York just to attend the famed fashion event. This is no longer an event solely for the fashion circle but also a happening that affects many other industries.
Designers now cross over to the world of interior and furniture design. The likes of Paul Smith and Diane Von Furstenburg have fashion and home collections to be proud of. They are no longer just artists that fill the runway shows but artisans in their own right.
The interior design industry welcomes these artists with wide, open arms. There is so much anticipation as there is an ever-increasing media pattern that focuses on design visibility.
Fusion of Art and Interior Design
One can find a perfect marriage in fashion and art. Fashion icons Mary Ping, Susa Cianciolo and Eckhaus Latta are featured in runway shows as well as the MoMa or Museum of Modern Art. Theirs are art forms that have outgrown the usual glitz and glamour offered by the klieg lights of the runways and are now being featured in spaces that serious art lovers go to.
There is a very thin line between vintage and contemporary design in these artists’ works as all art forms merge and interplay. So, yes, it’s not all about wardrobe anymore but how to carry over their creations from the runway to the different homes that they can dress up.
Fashion and interior design are forever interlocked. Decades ago, there was a determined degree of separation between the two. This was evident when, a few years back, Philippe Starck collaborated with a famous Italian cashmere company. Missoni also began building hotels just as Zac Posen began to design interiors for 16w21 condos.
The trend, these days, is leaning towards throwbacks. Decorative fabrics are hot as are fashionable pieces during the 18th century. There are practices and principles of design that are in play, too, during furniture creation. Just like an ensemble of clothing, the determination of a focal point, harmony, and creating silhouettes are practices in the interior design industry that are not foreign to fashion designers.
Interior designers, in fact, should work like fashion designers. Materials have to be carefully chosen, experimented on at times, and then designed to a piece that is so inspirational that you could read a story just by looking at the design.
There is a reason why fashion designers are no longer interested in just supermodels and clothing. They are, in essence, spreading their wings to the call of clients and other industries (e.g. the hotel industry). Jean-Paul Gaultier understood this when he collaborated with Roche Bobois, maker of contemporary furniture.
Every fashion collection produces different interpretations in interior design. The blue and white sailor stripes are quite famous in both worlds. These are increasingly becoming the sexiest color on furniture, too.
Fashion designers think hard and are constantly looking for inspiration when designing their pieces. Such is also the case when they move to the world of interior design. On the latter, they dress up furniture and homes. Drawings of dresses now become drafts for furnishings.
There are also some fashion designers who are coming up with their limited edition of furniture line. The pieces range from wine racks, to console tables, even cushions and lampshades. There are just too many pieces to gape at.
Fashion is loved in many parts of the world. Civilized people rarely thrive without it which is why carrying it over to another artistic industry is just right. Fashion is a lot more than just a piece of clothing. These days, it can be that winding staircase in your friend’s home or that next furniture collection that you’re going to invest in.
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
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Euclid was no less than the Father of geometry. In his 13 books on this subject and numbers in general, many geometric ideas were born including data and phenomena.
Geometry’s role in interior design is to determine proportion and how to place objects at an aesthetic way. Geometric design is all about emphasizing basic to strong geometric patterns and shapes.
A lot of designers look to the golden ratio when it comes to their design. This is a mathematical ratio that puts a numeric value on the ideal proportions of structures and rooms. Approximately, this is at 60:40.
History records that many painters, architects, and designers used this ratio as a guiding principle. This was used by those who built the Parthenon and the Taj Mahal.
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Geometric Interiors
In the field of home design, the golden ratio is also being followed. This can be used in the effective placement of objects as well as the use of color palettes. The ratio is –
-60% neutral color
-30% dark-colored furniture
-10% warm colors (inclusive of bright accents and a touch of cool tones).
The dimensions of a room should point out the shape as well as the size of the furniture, accent pieces, and window coverings. Many interior designers use fundamental dimensions of rooms in creating lines of vision and focal points.
Geometric patterns can be seen in both fashion and furnishings. Housewares and textiles also reflect the hottest geometric trends. Use these interesting elements in repetitive patterns so that you achieve a calmer environment. Just make sure that you don’t use a lot or you end up feeling dizzy.
Mathematically-inclined homeowners use geometric areas in working some home projects. Area problems can aid in their decision on what paint to best buy and the kind of carpet that would blend well with the furniture and the overall color scheme.
Spatial reasoning is also often used in decorating rooms or even an outdoor area. The proper arrangement of shapes can also help beautify.
Calculating volumes is also another daily application for geometry. You can use volume equations in determining how much water goes into that water feature that you are planning to install or how much sand and pebbles would be placed in your nature-inspired swimming pool.
The elements of plane geometry can also be used in calculating the right angle where the entertainment system should be set up so that the best audio experience is achieved.
Furniture design is also another practical application of geometry. It pays to keep an eye on the latest furniture trends. Right now, the modern, geometric pieces designed by Cynthia Rowley and Rachael Ray are quite hot. There isn’t any reason that you shouldn’t invest in these current styles. Correctly following the modern trends can give your home a polished, chic look.
This season, colors and prints are paired once more with metallic finishes. Accessories and furniture pieces feature angular edges to form the most inspiring stuff that you can use in your home.
There are literally endless applications for geometric patterns. You don’t have to be confused, though. The great news is that geometric patterns can be used according to your preference. Common applications include wall décor and accent pieces.
See also how you could use patterned throws or quilts for your sofa. Geometric shades will also look great when they adorn table lamps while an accent chair with interesting patterns could easily become the focal piece of furniture in your living room. If you are a lover of art, then go ahead and find geometric art paintings.
All in all, know that great interior design is all about you and what you want as well as how you use the design elements in a harmonious way.
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
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Art lovers know the meaning of beauty yet artists know the subject even a lot more. To the latter, art is not all about paintings or photographs, it could cross all the way to the world of interior design. Let the artist in you be unleashed. Go ahead and buy the stuff that you love. You can then plan the design of your home around the art pieces that you bring in.
Home Design Supporting Art
There are various ways that you can have your art pieces framed using furniture and other design elements. First, you have to learn to repeat color and lines. For instance, you can use black and white images to echo the blacks and whites on the accessories and furniture pieces. There could be bright-colored accents in the room but the artworks would still be the ones that would stand out.
The repetition of color on your art will increase its impact in any space. Green pillows on the bed can be based on the greens that are seen on the artwork hung on the bedroom walls. Without these pillows, the art pieces will have a more difficult time balancing the visual interest that is being created in that room.
Lines can be repeated as the dining table mimics the curves and central color of the main painting used. Floral displays can add more colors to the space.
Color needs to be balanced which is why an art piece that has a lot of black on it should be balanced by something bright like red or orange. Such is also the case with the black leather sofa which has to be balanced by a red pillow or two.
Carrying color balance throughout the furnishings extends the painting’s influence.
Using multiple artworks created by the same artist or that have the same styles can also up the visual impact. A huge painting can be hung right above the fireplace, one that would contrast the strong vertical and horizontal lines on this architectural structure. The lines as well as the colors harmonize then draw the eyes towards the center of the room (right where the fireplace is), then throughout. All together, they create a stronger look that is difficult to achieve individually.
The placement of furniture can also improve the way art is presented inside a room. Paintings would look great on a blank wall but the way a bench is placed right below the underlines of an interesting painting should emphasize the art some more.
It would also help to hang mirrors strategically on the ceiling and walls. Make sure that the hallway shows repeated paintings because of mirror placement. This is a dramatic way of making paintings look weird but in a great kind of way.
Supporting art sometimes requires restraint. A piece of art right behind a sofa is inviting the visitor to look beyond the furniture and appreciate what’s at the back. Make sure that the wall color and the lampshades, as well as the rug come in a monochromatic palette. This means that the eyes will always rest on the art piece and the furniture.
If you happen to have an art piece that has a splash of interesting color on it, then make sure that you repeat that color on the walls of the adjacent rooms. This will create a greater impact that merely having accessories placed all over the same room.
Don’t stick to one color because no artist would do that. Go beyond your comfort zone in terms of your color palette. Hang a painting then make sure to use all the colors that you could find on that art piece on the design elements. The rug can pick up from the base color while the accessories could find inspiration on the colors used on the subject.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2016
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How many times have you marveled at a beautiful architectural detail? This could be from elegant chapels or rustic museums, or it could be from a colleague’s home; no matter where you saw that architectural detail, it left you with an awe-inspiring vision that’s hard to ignore.
The most common architectural details that you notice are ceiling beams, custom cabinetry, wall paneling, arched doorways and mantels. Any home that has one or more of these architectural details look instantly grand yet amazingly cozy at the same time.
The most beautiful architectural elements are interesting as well as beautiful to look at. Instead of going through labor-intensive interior design projects, why not try to achieve these architectural changes first?
Hang Draperies High, Very High
Don’t call that painter just yet. One way to literally change the look of your home is just to hang draperies way, way up. Hang the drapery rods high above the windows, right below the ceiling line. This should immediately draw the eyes towards the upper part of your home; doing this will render windows that are seemingly grander.
Window Casings Before Crown Molding
If you have rooms that do not have casings or those moldings all around the windows, then make sure to have them made. Prioritize these window casings over crown moldings. The latter are great but it won’t solve every design problem that you are craving to solve. Crown molding may be the go-to solution of most homeowners but this shouldn’t be so. If these casings are non-existent in your home, then it’s time for an upgrade. Remember that the windows fall just on your line of vision so it is a crucial part of your living space more than the ceiling line.
Home depots can help you with the sawing and precise measurements. One alternative is to have a professional do the work for you.
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Install a Faux Wainscot
This is a method that gives a plain wall a tad of visual interest. Measure then choose a flat, chair rail molding. Apply this at about a third of the wall from off the floor. You can then proceed to paint the rail molding using the same color as the top or bottom part of the wall. Use a contrasting color at the opposing top or bottom.
Don’t make this look like an amateur’s work, though. Just keep the design simple and make sure to begin with a small room such as the hallway or the dining room. Use any neutral color palette. Don’t make the mistake that others make by picking a color that’s too bright.
Hang Wall Art
Using simple frames around artworks or photos offers the kind of visual interest that is often seen on doorways as well as windows. Amp your wall art by creating interesting groupings on huge walls. Mix and match different frame styles but make sure that they coincide with the theme that you chose whether that’s traditional, ornate or modern.
Use Faux Brick Panels
What could be more fun than architectural brick panels? You would do well to have them in your home. There are faux versions that are now being sold in the market, which means, you can now convince your visitors that you have installed brick panels in your home. Apply a coat of paint to make the brick look more convincing. Installing these panels on a single wall can take about one hour plus the needed paint time.
‘Hope these tips in adding architectural details to your home were of help. Again, always keep your designs simple so that you would do less cutting, painting, and finishing.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2016
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Purple – just like any other color – can have many different meanings. As a homeowner, it is your privilege to know what colors are, what they’re made of, which colors best team up with which, and what emotions are invoked by each.
Knowing what the color purple can offer is also the duty of interior designers to learn. This is because they are the experts that many clients rely on. Through them, homeowners can make informed and educated choices regarding colors and how they can be used in their dwellings.
If you want to use purple in your kitchen, for instance, you need to find out whether you can use it subtly or more frequently. Look at elements where you could use purple and places where you’ve never used them in the past – wallpapers, fabrics, even accessories.
Purple can mean a lot of things. It could be restful, serene, elegant, spiritual, reverent, and calm. Yet it can also be philosophical, overactive, and creative in the right hue.
Royally Purple
Purple is a regal color this is why it is not commonly used in many homes. There are various forms where you could use this beautiful color. You could add white to come up with a tint that’s unique – lilac, mauve or lavender are all wonderful tints that come from the fusion of white and different hues of purple.
The more subtle or restful versions of this color can be used inside homes especially inside the bathroom and the bedroom. This is a color that promotes calmness (just make sure to use the right tint), even daydreaming.
Purple is also often used with yellow as they are hues that complement each other. These two can create a forceful statement that is both royal and dignified. Purple looks stunning on dining chairs and other pieces that feature fabrics; this is also the perfect accent color especially when used on a triadic scheme. This will blend well with orange and green as it provides a supremacy that may appear striking at first yet beautifully balances the rest of the design elements.
Purple in the Bedroom
Purple is versatile because it is a bright, fun color. It is great for different rooms in your home. You can create a beautiful atmosphere by adding purple, first, in the bedroom. Paint the walls with this beautiful color. It’s bright but also relaxing, use the eggplant shade to make the room more elegant. Use lavender in a pale shade to balance this dark color.
Take a step back and enjoy your work.
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Purple in the Living Room
The living room could evoke different emotions depending on the theme that you are trying to achieve. A shade of purple can be used as an accent wall. Actually, when you take a closer look at it, you could even mistake it as a color blue.
Use purple chairs, accent pillows and rugs. The living room becomes more exciting as you add this purple stuff. Just don’t make the mistake of using purple on every single wall or you would end up feeling woozy.
Purple Bathroom
When it comes to the bathroom, it’s time to use a tint of purple – lavender. This offers a feminine touch without being too womanly.
Purple is a relaxing hue that can work pretty well on the tub. You could spend hours in a relaxing bath as you redo the purple to a tint of lavender on your bathtub.
Deeper shades of purple could stage an air of royalty and mystery.
Again, you don’t have to paint every wall in your home with purple paint. Just know where to add purple touches and you would create an opulent-looking home with close to zero effort.
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Saturday, October 1st, 2016
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If you happen to be inside at the moment and you’re not wet, then you have your home’s roof to be grateful for. It is that part of your home that protects you from the outdoor elements. It doesn’t have to be merely functional, though. A stylish roof shouldn’t be impossible to set up. You don’t just add a functional part of your home but also curb appeal.
Your home’s overall appeal depends hugely on your roof’s condition. If it’s leaking or aging, then it might be time to have some repairs. There are various types and styles of roof to choose from. You can upgrade if you want to enhance your home’s curb appeal.
Replacing Old, Outdated Roofs
The installation of a new roof can be a pricey endeavor. If you don’t go with this project when a repair is necessary, though, you end up compromising the well-being of your dwelling. Faulty roofs could lead to expensive damages that can actually be avoided. Just think of simple issues such as stains, molds or mildew. If you keep postponing roof repairs all because you feel that it’s just a minor problem, then you’re bound to suffer from catastrophic expenses in the future.
Average roof installation cost is around $6, 400. Major factors that ought to be considered are materials, style and roof size.
The option for roof shapes include flat, gable, barn (or gambrel), hip, octagonal, or combination of shapes. Before you decide on the roofing material which you’ll use, you should first know how much will be needed.
Approximately 10% of materials often just go to waste so plan, plan and plan some more. Find a roofing calculator or estimator online. This should help you calculate the right budget for your roofing project.
What About Roll Roofing?
The least pricey yet not a common choice for roofing material is the roll roofing. This is often used on roofs that come with a low, slope pitch. This material – you guessed right – is rolled up and bought in that manner. It is available in many colors.
This material usually doesn’t last longer than a decade. It can be used as a backup waterproofer under materials or beneath the flat roof.
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Asphalt Shingles, Anyone?
For a lot of homeowners, one of the greatest choice for roofing materials are asphalt shingles. They are not expensive and are also easy to maintain. One square foot costs just $o.50 to $2. There are various types
Shakes or Wood Shingles
If you want your home to appear vintage, then you may consider wood shakes. This is a wonderful option for areas that are often in the way of storms, hail and the heaviest winds. You would need to be religious in terms of maintenance if you want to avoid water damage.
Wood shakes cost $5 to $8 for every square foot. Beware that this could also raise your homeowner insurance expenses. Be sure to check with your insurance provider before installing any of these materials.
The Energy-Efficient Metal Roofs
Metal roofs are also a popular option these days. They are cost-effective and durable. If you are looking on an ROI, then this is one material that you can depend on.
Metal roofs can also effectively control the temperature in a home. This may not be the cheapest choice from the onset since it costs about $7.50 to about $10 for every square foot. Due to longevity, though, you would get the value of your money (plus more)…eventually.
Beautifully Slate
Slate is a wonderful addition to your home’s exterior. It can up the value of your home as it is one of the greenest options in the market these days. it may be expensive at first but it’s worth your investment because it will last for a very, very, very long time.
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Thursday, September 29th, 2016
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Men have man caves so why can’t women have the same? A woman also deserves a place to dream, work, be creative and just simply be. This could also be her secret place when the kids are gone. Why can’t it also be a place where she could hold her yoga? Whatever her reason is for setting up a woman cave, every female specie has the right to have her own space.
Personalize the Woman Cave
This is a woman’s place so there’s a need to highlight items that describe who she is and what the space strictly is for. This is also her sanctuary so while it is okay to have DIY projects, it is also equally important to find elements that would make the place descriptive of her. In essence, whatever she chooses for this room must always be personal.
A Woman Cave Is Decluttered
It is important to get organized. This is why the bathroom or the walk-in closet should have usable and spacious cabinets and drawers, even shelves. Have a shoe drawer set up and the closet filled with essentials – only the essentials. Remember that items which are no longer used for months are supposed to be chucked.
Use racks and closet space to up the amount of storage space in the woman cave. Racks and pegboards can be used on the wall to store shoes, hats, jewelry, dresses, magazines or books.
Wallpapered Woman Cave
If the room looks a little drab then you can spruce it up with wallpaper; more so if you’re not ready to make major interior design changes.
Get the paste the wall kind of wallpaper so you get to save time and energy. Wallpaper is not pricey and it can even look amazing as long as you choose the patterns and texture that go well with the woman cave theme. Wallpapering is also a great thing to resort to if you’re sick of the look of the room.
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The Woman Cave Desk
Every woman’s gotta have her own desk. Who wouldn’t want more desk space, right?
Dining tables are great for when you pay and sort out the bills but it shouldn’t be enough for tasks such as e-mailing, surfing the net, checking the social media, etc. Women who love arts and craft also know that the dining table isn’t the right table to use for such projects.
The Woman Cave Spa
If a woman is in need of a place to unwind after a long day at work or a tiresome week, then the woman cave should be a relaxing spot. To achieve this, you can create a spa-like environment where there is a chandelier, chaise lounge, even some faux fur area rug. A nice fireplace would also be awesome in this environment.
If books relax you, then the woman cave can also double as a reading nook. Have a freestanding bookshelf, a desk, and a comfortable chair.
Remember that what could be calming for one woman may not be the same to the next. The possibilities are actually endless. Imagination and creativity are needed to create a place that offers ultimate serenity.
Throw Pillows in the Woman Cave
One of the most versatile accessories that you can use inside the woman cave are throw pillows. These have the capacity to replace chairs or a comfy couch, that is, if you have enough of ‘em. Set up a bean bag chair, some pillows and a blanket – this is your hangout corner.
Not Always Pink and Fluffy
The typical man cave may be filled with manly things but a woman cave should not always follow protocol, meaning, it does not have to be pink and chic all the time. The rule to setting up the perfect woman cave is to bring in anything that makes you happy. It could be frilly, it could be minimalist, it could be anything.
The woman cave defines the woman just as much as the woman defines her woman cave. That’s that.
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
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Old interior designs make a comeback every few years. If you’ve noticed, retro design is now making a comeback but with a contemporary twist. Retro modern is a mixture of eclectic styles, making use of different finishes and materials.
Retro modern is an interesting twist with bold colors. These days, the bright colors from days past come back in subdued tones, thus, forming a unique new style. This is the modern take on the flamboyant look of the 60s, 70s, 80s till the 90s.
Retro modern can help you show your individuality through the fusion of different styles of eras that have gone. This is your interpretation of the past, though. Different old styles, shapes, materials, colors, technology and artifacts continue to resurface to be used and displayed once more.
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Features of Retro Modern
Some of the visual clues that you are looking at a retro modern home is when the existing design has been revisualized and eventually revised. You would also notice a brimming mixture of eclectic elements, some classic while some bright and modern.
Retro, of course, still means a style that will never be outdated. The general rule in using it is to find items that are actually or visually 15 to 20 years of age (at the very least). The strongest features of retro modern are the careful color mixtures, even the variety in patterns and textures. At times, new furniture is framed by a vintage background.
The retro modern theme requires an environment that is sustainable. It pays, therefore, to practice the reduce, reuse and recycle concept. You can use the heirloom pieces that were handed down to you by your great grandparents or in their absence, you can check out these vintage-looking pieces from our collection –
You also need to modify your surroundings. Modify with wallpapers and lots of colors such as mustards, blues and eclectic pink. Retro modern also means updating the average interior design by adding aged pieces. Go ahead and create a timeless and unique look.
Any room will be instantly transformed to a retro modern setting where carefully chosen patterns and bold colors are used. The larger the patterns on those wallpapers, the more accurate your design would be. Say yes to murals and furniture with bold fabrics. Be sure to limit the colors to just a few bold ones, though, since you could easily end up with a cluttered, chaotic look.
Repetitive and smaller patterns with muted or neutral tones are also welcome in a retro modern home so long as you want the subtle approach. Bold colors may be used with pastel colors for a more sophisticated appeal.
If bold, geometric and colorful isn’t your style, then you can still go retro by using subtle hints. Smaller prints and patterns would do. Use the muted versions of the bolder colors. Infuse colors in smaller quantities if you are still uncertain about going bold.
Retro modern may also use curved edges and circular forms. These are actually classic shapes in retro interior design. Mix these with contemporary furniture to create a different kind of harmony. You may also combine minimalism with some retro elements. Achieve this by fusing curved lines with simple lines.
Pair modern leather, lacquer-finished pieces, and wood with retro pieces. Say goodbye to outdated fabrics and embrace a funky-colored one. Shop for sleeker pieces if you are leaning towards minimalism.
Use focal points, too, such as a vintage barometer on your accent wall, or a shelf full of colorful knickknacks. Retro modern can also be your personal design statement. Take a few ideas from these tips then try to retell the design in your own taste.
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
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There are people that are obsessed about time. These are they who are constantly worried about the next appointment and the one after that. This is one of the reasons why clocks and wristwatches have been invented and, yes, clocks are not merely decorative elements in a home.
Nothing should stop you from using clocks to make your home look sassier, though. Back in the day, clocks were symbols of opulence, sophistication style. Modern electronics hampered this, though, as sleeker and more ergonomic designs were finally made available.
Don’t fret; if you love the look of traditional clocks, there are still choices where you can pick from.
Function Plus More
Many homes have already done away with grandfather clocks and those huge wall clocks when it comes to checking the time. Nowadays, people tend to look at their smart phones or laptops, even their wristwatches so they can save time in telling time. This change is understandable as well as functional.
The wall clock, though, remains a fun aesthetic addition to any home. The design trends in many contemporary residences actually feature this accessory because they still offer a look and form that not a lot of design elements can equal.
This is now the time, therefore, to place your chosen wall clock on the right wall in your home. Whether your purpose is aesthetic, visual symmetry or functionality, what matters is that you set it up right at the spot where people could easily see and appreciate it.
Telling time by looking at a wall clock is now a rare event yet this wall accessory paints such a beautiful picture that it’s just wrong to omit it from your design project. There surprising trends that are being rekindles these days for people who love the look of classic and large wall clocks. There are even Big Ben clocks that are manufactured with a vintage look. There is also no shortage on Eiffel Tower-inspired clocks.
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Minimalist, Vintage or Modern?
The wall clock’s ideal definition varies depending on the interiors that need them. A minimalist living room, for instance, can use a large wall clock with a Mid-century feel without looking off. Such pieces look trendy because they offer a breather from monotony.
If you live in a vintage or traditional home and you still don’t have vintage clocks roundabout you, then you can choose artistic and ornate wall clocks to don your walls. After all, decorating with clocks is not considered art just as making them already is.
Clock manufacture and decorating requires precision, a deep sense of style, and poise. Traditional homes would do well to have a ticking wall clock as this is the type that is more engaging than any other decorative element.
If it’s modernism that you choose to embrace, then you will definitely feel joy in a hint of bright color. Clocks are accent pieces that can come with interesting colors. Just imagine a bold-colored wall clock set against a neutral backdrop. It’s surely gonna pop!
If you wish to experiment with some of the most ingenious collections of wall clocks, then do so. Perhaps you can have a metallic clock during winter, a wooden one during fall, and bright-colored ones during summer and spring.
That beautiful wall clock is a natural scene stealer but it doesn’t always have to be the star of the show. You can have it as an elegant piece that complements the rest of the design elements. Clocks are an effective visual statement especially if you want to express who you are through your home design.
Maybe now is the time to look up to that wall once more and forget about your smart phone or laptop for a moment. Let the wall clocks mesmerize you once more.
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