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Thursday, September 8th, 2016
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Montage Mirror
The mirror is an interior designer’s best friend. There is a great reason behind this as a well-placed mirror can enhance the light inside a room, emphasize great views, and could even open up a small space. The key to using a mirror is to have it paired with another mirror. The location must also be impeccable so that you can maximize your décor.
Here are some ways that you can use mirrors as a decorative element –
The Decorative Window
There is never really any hard and fast rules when it comes to the use of mirrors in interior design. A mirror can bring depth and light inside any room. It can be a decorative window of sorts but one that you can move around as often as you like.
Mirrors offer various benefits as they can reflect an already beautiful scenery or color.
Mirroring Art
A huge and gorgeous mirror can easily become the focal point in a room. An extra large mirror, for instance, will be able to reflect the light in a whole balcony right below. It can also serve as a checkpoint for owners who are about to head out to their work.
The mirror is an artwork by itself but unlike the framed art, it is pretty much easy to set up.
Visual Expansion
Adding mirrors to any room can also offer visual expansion. The placement and location of the mirror are the key points in using this decorative item. You might want to ensure that no undesirable reflections are created so that you can maximize the mirror’s best qualities.
A mirror can brighten the room especially in spaces where much light is needed (e.g. the kitchen, dining room and living room).
Window-Mirror-Window Setup
You can also place a mirror between two windows. This will provide an optical illusion that you have three windows instead of just the two. Prop a full-length mirror against a wall and what you achieve is a relaxed atmosphere that is difficult to equal.
If you don’t have two windows lying close to each other, then you can have a slim mirror hung between two interesting artworks. This should emphasize the beauty of the art pieces. Just make sure that you arrange symmetrically, meaning, you place two equal-size frames and have the mirror sandwiched by them.
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Wood-Framed Mirror in a Kitchen
You can create a homey vibe inside the kitchen if you add a wood-framed mirror there. Whether small or large, you can hang or prop a mirror on the wall. Just make sure that the color of the frame goes with the overall design so it can effectively achieve warmth.
The Wall Mirror
Putting a huge mirror right behind a chest will suggest to the beholder that there is more space behind it. You can also fill up one wall with mirror so that you make the room appear more spacious.
The Sunburst Mirror
You may have seen a house or two with a beautiful sunburst mirror. You can bring in this same beauty inside your home. Have the sunburst mirror placed above the console table. This should immediately make the table a lot more interesting.
If you choose to have the sunburst mirror placed over the bed, then you’ve done correctly. That wall behind the headboard is often boring so you could spice things up a little by hanging that beautiful sunburst mirror soon.
Mirrors on Adjacent Walls
If it is statement that you really want, then you can line adjacent walls with mirrors. This should help bounce the light all around the room. This effect is especially useful inside the dining room since it can provide an impression of a much larger room.
Another word of caution – the big crowd illusion could get nauseous.
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016
FFDM’s Sunset Collection: This side table can be brought out to the patio to hold potted plants and flower vases.
If you have a lovely furniture right on your porch and you bring it out there during spring or the summer, it could easily become your favorite piece. This is especially true if it is comfortable and sturdy. Even your little ones and pets could easily fall in love with it. A probable downside to this is weathering. This could happen when the furniture is exposed to constant rainstorms or the harshest rays of the sun.
Weathering could result in peeling and cracking, even warping in some furniture. You would soon realize that the piece of furniture was not meant to be taken outdoors.
Outdoor Furniture Challenges
There are many obstacles for your wooden furniture outdoors. First, since wood is biodegradable, it can rot or break. This won’t happen unless you have your teak, cedar or redwood treated to become rot resistant. Still, don’t expect the piece to last forever.
Standard furniture is often made with finishes and interior glue. These are meant to be used in climate-controlled structures. When these are placed outdoors and are exposed to the harsh temperatures and intense moisture levels, the glued joints could turn loose. The finish could also degrade.
Your wooden furniture can stand against such damages if waterproof glue is used.
As for the construction, look for the pieces that are sturdy. Find the ones with thick joints and pieces which decreases the wooden amount exposed to the harsh elements. Indoor furniture is often delicate as it is built with fine joints as well as glued veneers. These are invitations to warping, moisture as well as disintegration when left to the elements.
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The Yard Sale Default
While it may be tempting to get the old tables and chairs and put them up for sale, you might want to hold your horses first. Rather than sell them right away, you can still seal and refinish the furniture. You would have to do this quickly, though, since deterioration is taking its hold each day.
Protection from the Elements
Furniture that is intended for indoor use generally doesn’t last long outdoors. If you want to use an indoor type of furniture that you could also use outside of your home, you should be prepared to have the piece pressure-treated as well as undergo chemical applications that could make it resist rotting.
Technically, interior furniture can be used outdoors but you have to know what to do to protect them. Leave no piece unfinished and make sure that you also choose the right kind of finish. Multiple coats of the correct finish could protect the furniture from harmful ultraviolet rays, even moisture. This is because paint can block UV rays better than the clear finish. Another great bet is for you to apply a coat of exterior primer. Top it with oil or latex-based paint for the exterior.
Achieve a natural wood look by applying various exterior spar varnish coats. This kind of coat can product a built-up type of finish which protects more effectively than oil. Find the ones that have UV blockers.
Prior to painting, be sure to sand down the surface down to the bare wood. You can also use chemical strippers to achieve the same effect. Seal every bit of crack, joints, the legs and bottoms. Seal everything that you could lay your eyes on.
Just to ascertain that your furniture will be more protected, be sure to recoat regularly. The best finishes can still wear and tear when exposed to Mother Nature. Recoating should be done in about a year or two.
As much as you can, protect the furniture from rain and the sun. Place some form of shade and raise the furniture off the ground so it won’t be exposed to puddles.
The best outdoors wooden materials include acacia, cedar, cypress, shorea, redwood and teak.
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Monday, September 5th, 2016
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No homeowner buys furniture with the wish from the onset that this piece would someday fall apart or wobble after just a year or two. Of course, you also don’t want to have a chair that could turn into your embarrassment by having a guest crash to the floor once it is used. The determination of quality furniture can be tricky yet it would eventually pay to learn how to speak furniture. This all begins with learning the basic furniture categories.
Wood Veneer on Solid Wood
This kind of furniture has become renowned as of late because of the growing scarcity of hardwood. These come with veneers consisting of thin layers of decorative wood. If you are looking for high quality, hardwood furniture, then this isn’t the way to go. The veneer is actually prettier and more expensive wood placed atop a less expensive piece. This is an economical technique used by manufacturers to make furniture pieces that are affordable.
Buying veneer means you have to be extra careful. Feel the edges of the piece then make sure that they are tightly fused onto the subtrate. This is no indication of less quality but that you should just pay more attention to craftsmanship when buying veneer.
Solid Wood
This is a furniture piece that has zero wood fiber or particle board. This is the board milled coming from the tree. Nothing can be more natural than this.
Solid wood could be hard (e.g. walnut) or soft (e.g. fir or pine). More often than not, wood can be refinished and has a long lifespan. It is also possible if you want to keep it as an heirloom. Find wider boards that are matched in color and grain so that you achieve a consistent appearance.
Solid Wood Products
Watch out for this phrase when you are out shopping for the best furniture materials. This could become a trap that could lead you astray if you’re not careful enough. Solid wood product is indicative of particle board or MDF but never solid wood.
Solid Hardwood
This is the most durable wood furniture option. Since it is hardwood, you can be guaranteed that the furniture piece will last for hundreds of years especially when you take good care of it. Maple, cherry and oak are great examples of hardwood. Just run your hand through the surface, it should feel smooth to the touch.
Laminate
This can look like real wood or it could also come in different colors. This is a sturdy surface material that is commonly applied over a fiberboard or particle board. Wood grain laminate is a photo of wood grain applied to the base material before sealing.
Just like when you’re buying veneer, make sure that you check the smoothness of the laminate. It should also be well-attached to the base, if not, this could result in chipping or early wearing and tearing.
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Wood Veneer on Medium-Density Fiberboard or Particle Board
This is less durable than sturdy wood because it is comprised of outer veneer or particle board as covering. This is often engineered so it is stable. It offers the look of wood but just don’t expect too much of it. What this is is just mid-range furniture so you may have it for a few years.
Upholstered Pieces
This is the term used on any kind of furniture with fabric or leather covers. It also has webbing, springs, and/or padding. Find quality pieces that are kiln-dried, hardwood furniture frames. These should be stapled or nailed. Check the joints and make sure that they are tight and well-fit.
Generally, take a very good look as you take a step back. The fabric patterns should be carefully matched. Always look for a consistent finish with zero imperfections.
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Friday, September 2nd, 2016
FFDM Vintage Classics: This bedroom balances the beauty of wood, glass, white sheets and pillows, as well as art.
Just like marriage, you also need to find out if the interior designer that you’re about to hire is a good fit. Find out your style then let this expert help you; but before you sit down and discuss your design project with your choice, there’s that phase when you need to thoroughly get to know this person.
Step One: Know Your Designer’s Style
It is crucial to know your style but it is also equally important to know the interior designer’s signature style. If the portfolio that he or she shows is filled with traditional design, then you should think twice before you propose a modern home project.
Step Two: Look Through Numerous Portfolios
Let’s say that you already know what you are looking for and that you are now targeting a handful of designers. Try to see who among them share your design preferences. Look through several portfolios and imagine yourself living or staying in one of the spaces that they designed.
Step Three: Set Up a Budget
It is important to find out how much you are willing to spend before you begin your construction or remodel. There are designers who ask for a fixed fee while others ask for an hourly payment. These are factors that you need to consider when narrowing down your list of candidates.
Step Four: Schedule a Meet-Up
As soon as you have narrowed down your list to just a name or three, then it’s time to meet these experts face to face. Majority of interior designers do not charge for this session but it would also be great if you ask about it as you set up the appointment over the phone.
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As you sit down with candidates, ask for references whom you can contact. This is so you would be able to gauge the designer’s capacity through his or her past works. Ask about costs that are specific to your project, how long it would take before the project is completed, and just about any question that you could come up with.
Think of specific questions then write everything that you both have discussed on a sheet of paper.
Step Six: Be Open-Minded
It is rare for clients to love every bit of element that the designer used on a project. Even if the two of you have the exact same style, you still need to prepare for that moment when you won’t agree on a certain detail. Always keep an open mind and don’t immediately close your mind to what your designer is suggesting. Give his or her idea a chance.
Make sure, though, that this expert is not pushing you to make any decisions. Suggestions can be made so you have to be open to other ideas.
Step Seven: Compare Your Notes
When you’re done meeting with the designers, it’s time to compare all the notes that you made. Compare the numbers (estimates) that these experts have provided, their references (past projects), and whether or not you click as a working team. Always keep in mind that the cheaper or priciest option may not always be the right and best choice.
You can only sign the contract as soon as you know who you would hire. You should know how much you would pay, what responsibilities you would give to the designer, the timeline, and your budgetary limits.
Step Nine: Create a Plan
Now is the time to go about with your plan of attack. Know where you would begin. Several rooms may need to be redesigned so find out which materials you would soon buy. Choose with the help of your designer.
Modify the plan if needs be.
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Thursday, September 1st, 2016
Universal-Furniture-Dining-Room-Kitchen-Table fuses the rustic charms of whitewashed and natural wood.
Kitchen renovation is not as easy as buying a new refrigerator or oven. This is a major decision that you need to significantly plan for. Being queen of the kitchen means being ready to get out of your comfort zone and experimenting on a few designs.
A New and Interesting Coat of Paint
More often than not, a fresh coat of paint is sufficient in beautifying the kitchen. If paint is not feasible at the moment, then you can wash the walls as well as the baseboards (for starters). You would be surprised at the new look that you sometimes get to achieve all because you tidied up.
Invest in New Things
New cabinets can also help you create a cleaner and more spacious kitchen. New flooring can also help aesthetics-wise. The greatest choices that most homeowners resort to are hardwood and tile flooring though synthetic wood and vinyl would also look nice at a more affordable price.
If your kitchen countertops are already outdated or worn out then that’s the glaring clue that it’s time to update ‘em.
Consider Major Appliance and Furniture Investment
So what is the chief function of a kitchen?
Cooking is the major activity that takes place inside the kitchen. Since this is so, you need to start shopping for a fridge, stove top, oven, microwave, and a dishwasher. These appliances are bulky so you need to plan the kitchen around them.
It is important that you shop with caution when it comes to appliances. The price tag is commensurate to how massive the appliance is. Decide how much budget you can work on then find out what size, shape, style or setup would work best.
Most kitchens work best with the classic oven-cooktop. Find out what your range budget is so that you can decide between the stainless steel commercial range, the slide-in freestanding range, or the cast iron range.
If you don’t like the standard range type, then you should find separate oven and cooktop.
When it comes to your refrigerator choice, know that it takes up visual space. Find out how much room you would need to store your food before you even begin shopping. As for the microwave, this can be the most glamorous kitchen appliance if you choose correctly. There are countertop and built-in models. Find out which version works for you.
As you place the major appliances in their proper places, it crucial to think what else you need to bring into your kitchen. The placement of these electrical appliances determines what furniture pieces need should be bought.
Let’s have an example – say you are someone who likes working with kitchen assistants, then what you need is a kitchen island. Your floor plan must be based on how you would work inside the kitchen.
If you like dining inside the kitchen, then have a dining nook set up there. Choose a dining set that will match your theme.
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Consider Your Lifestyle
Once again, remember that you are the star in your kitchen so set it up the way that you would want it to look. Are you ready to welcome spillage, the noise of silverware and the laughter of your family members?
Choose flooring material that can withstand wear and tear but one that would not be too uncomfortable to stand on for long periods of time. Remember that the kitchen floor will get grimy, eventually. If you want to minimize the amount of time that you would spend on maintenance then find a material that is water resistant, easy to clean and not prone to any kind of staining. Examples of such materials are bamboo, vinyl, cork, hardwood, and linoleum.
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Thursday, September 1st, 2016
Parents of opposite sex siblings often come to a point in their lives when they contemplate on separating the two from a shared bedroom. How long can they share the said bedroom? At what age is it proper to build a different room for one of them? There are different opinions regarding this topic.
If experts are to be asked, there is no specific age when the cutoff should be. It is best for parents to monitor their children’s individual developments then they can make their decisions from there. More often than not, children who begin attending school also begin to become more aware about the principle of modesty. This is the age when they usually feel uncomfortable changing their clothes in front of their opposite-gender brother or sister.
Know that it would become more difficult for kids to adjust once they reach puberty so design the separate bedrooms as soon as they begin schooling.
The Grown Up Girl Palette
If your concern is how to make a bedroom appear more suitable for a teenager, then you can always deviate from the usual pink palette. There are many other colors to choose from such as a warm chocolate focal wall. This may be experimental but this rich hue will offer a playful aura to a young girl’s room. You can then integrate hot pink to this color scheme by adding sheer curtains, some ottomans that come in a different shade of pink, and a chic floral lamp.
Just be sure to keep the linens neutral-colored so that the boldness of the rest of the colors will be balanced.
Show Much Elegance
Use stylish gray walls together with some adult furnishings. It’s time to shy away from the cartoon character themes. Using regular furnishings will help you keep the bedroom for a very long time. Also, you help your young one transition from a young girl to a teenager.
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A Definitive Line of Demarcation
A child’s room often showcases childish sophistication. You can improve from chiefly pink to a lavender playroom slash bedroom. This space should provide ample room for playtime and a restful nook.
Have a settee and a table lamp set up so that your little one could also spend the nights reading some of her books. In doing all these, make sure that you create a clear separation between the playroom, reading nook and the bedroom. Most of the time, all you’d need is an area rug to separate these spaces.
Stylish Storage
Keep your little one’s space stylish by bringing in more shelves and cabinets. Use narrow shelves to achieve visual interest inside the bedroom. This is also your best way to showcase the young girl’s artwork, books and favorite toys.
Use small wicker baskets for all other organizational needs. ’Wanna be more unique? Use an Indian tepee as a reading nook. Store all the most colorful books there. This is a surefire way to make your little girl swoon with gratefulness.
Added Fun
Most of the modern girls’ bedrooms are no longer just set up for sleeping anymore. This can also be a place where homework can be done. The wall shelves could also be accessed using a painted ladder. Always remember that there should be plenty of storage options and this section could also be filled with buttons, beads, threads, glue, and such. Your little one could then proudly show her cute craft area.
Make the area more exciting by providing the ultimate getaway. Put up a dramatic set of curtains. See if your growing up girl would opt for magenta. The darker the color this time, the more dramatic it is.
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2016
1586-90966-BRN Swell King Shelter Upholstered Bed: The airy atmosphere here achieved can be your next project or your project with an interior designer.
As soon as you have figured out what your home would look like, the next big question is – should you do-it-yourself or hire an expert? Or is it possible to have the best of both worlds?
Interior design was not a known profession before the 20th century. Back then, homeowners designed their houses unless they were royalty who had people doing things for them. A lot of people still think that you still need to be a palace dweller in order to hire a designer. Others are simply afraid of the cost (or at least the perceived costs). Still some think not of the cost but are afraid that the result might not reflect their preference or taste.
Advantages of DIY Projects
Designing your home simply means that you won’t have to hire someone and pay him to do it for you. The results will also show your personal taste and you can proudly take credit for all of your work. If you have done a DIY project in the past and were successful, then you shouldn’t have trouble doing it again.
Whether the DIY project works for you or not actually depends on your strengths. It is as simple as knowing what makes you tick and finding the items that define what you like.
DIY projects can be done in phases, more often than not, as the funds allow. You also don’t need to explain what you want to a complete stranger.
The Downside of Doing it Yourself
Primarily, you could mess the project up and if you are working on a bi-budgeted project then you might have to live with the errors for many years. It’s either this or you pay a hefty amount of money just to make the nightmare go away.
You must have the ability to visualize. If you believe that you’re not the creative type then you have to recognize the fact that you need help.
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Working with an Expert and Being a DIY Enthusiast
Or you could go down the less traveled path of working with a designer or a decorator. Two heads, as the saying goes, is always better than one so this cooperative thing should work for the better. There are many alternative working arrangements that you two could consider.
Perhaps you could consider hiring a decorator who is paid by the hour. This expert should be able to help you plan the layout, seek out the right kinds of furniture, shop for fabrics and select the right colors. After you get help on these things, you will be better able to execute the plan on your own. Of course, not all designers would sign up for small assignments, hence, find the ones that are paid by the hour.
You can design the project on your own and eventually hire a pro to guide you throughout the selection process.
If working with an actual designer makes you feel uncomfortable, then you can always go for a virtual designer. There is now a growing number of interior designers who are now posting their portfolios online. You can get in touch with them, send photos of your proposed floor plan, then ask for their professional fee. You can do all these without even meeting them in person.
You can also work with someone from a furniture store. There are shops that offer decorating or designing services. Some will work with you on the project – free of charge – for as long as you buy furniture from their shop. If you really love the furniture shop and the pieces that they sell, then, obviously, their stuff is the way to go.
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2016
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Whether it’s winter, spring, summer or fall, it is great to be able to enjoy the outdoors even when this is only from your home’s veranda. There are two forms of the word veranda. One is simply veranda and the other is verandah though the version minus the h seems to be preferred by more people.
The veranda has become a part of many homeowners’ psyche. This roofed platform outside of your home often extends to the front or, at times, extending till the sides of the structure. A veranda can be enclosed by railing.
Veranda History
The word verandah is believed to have come from India. This is a general term used to describe any outdoor extension of the home. There are also words that sound similar in Portugal and Spain. These are baranda also barandilla. It was only when this structure reached Australia that the term veranda became that covered area which comes with balustrades.
Since there are many meanings that are being attributed to veranda, a lot of covered areas outside of the house have been referred to as such.
Getting your veranda ready for those outdoor fall parties and cool, starry evenings means you also need to prepare to decorate. Since the veranda is essentially attached to the home structure, the structure plays a huge role on the curb appeal. Decorate the veranda for a more comfortable living space and an appealing view.
Brighten Up
Install recessed lighting along the ceiling of the veranda. Place them at regular intervals so that each fixture is able to illuminate the space when nighttime comes. These lights can also up the level of social entertainment, security and curb appeal.
Have the lights installed directly down the veranda’s back wall so that the space’s texture and color are both enhanced. Place a lovely pendant light right in front of the entryway to illuminate the area. This should be stylish enough to catch the attention of your friends and guests. Add more glamour by draping strands of party lights all around the porch posts, handrails and columns.
Bring in the Cool Breeze
Add a ceiling fan or two depending on the size of the veranda. This should provide a cool breeze during the hot days and those extra warm nights. Find a ceiling fan that goes with the theme that you set up on your veranda. Black blades would go well with a black and white theme especially in a Georgian-style place. Bronze blades, on the other hand, complement traditional setups.
If you have a modern veranda, then you can use portable oscillating fans which come in various sizes, styles and colors. These can be placed anywhere on the veranda as the needs arise.
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Set Up Comfy Seats
Comfortable seats should be your chief concern especially when you are opting to socialize in your veranda. As a relaxation haven, the space should have cushioned seating, maybe even a plush carpet.
If you plan to dine there, then add a dining set and a bench. Increase the livability of this outdoor space by adding ottomans and accent tables.
Choose weather-resistant furniture pieces such as wrought-iron. If the space is amply shaded, then you can brave having wicker furniture. White wicker furniture can add a casual appeal but if you want to achieve a traditional ambience, then bring some wooden outdoor pieces.
Add some area rugs that are especially designed for outdoor spaces to cap the laidback, rustic, traditional, or just about any look that you set up.
Nature and Your Veranda
Make your veranda more exciting by adding decorative accents such as ceramic pots, greeneries, flowers, even edible herbs. Add some wind chimes, a small fountain, some paper lanterns and you’re good to go.
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Monday, August 29th, 2016
Winners Only Dining Room Dining Table DSB14296C offers the warm brown colors of fall.
People use art to express themselves. These can be framed paintings or photos, it could be a bust, but all are aimed at making your home look more interesting. The art that you display tells a lot about your personality. Don’t be afraid, though, to add large pieces on those big, blank walls. If you are feeling more creative, then make your own art. There are many ways that you can hang some stylish art especially this fall.
Display Gorgeous Harvests
Now that summer is saying farewell, it’s time to embrace the gorgeous style that the fall season has to offer. There are many fall elements that you can use in designing your home. Think of pumpkins, falling leaves, spices and earthy hues. You can bring in these elements to the porch, right into the living room and all the way to the bedroom.
Impress with Metals
Metallics are quite in during fall. These are great accent pieces since they shimmer – they are practically begging for attention. Use anything from silver, bronze to gold on table lamps, candlesticks, or side tables. A great thing about metallics is that they can stylize without even trying.
It’s All About Geometry and Texture
Fall is also rich on geometric patterns. Beautiful shapes can amp the look in your home. Use diamond shapes, stripes, even chevrons. Your favorite shape should be the star of the design.
This season is also the perfect time to add a little texture to your design. Use rich velvet, chunky knits, rustic woods, etc.
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Seasonal Colors
You can never go wrong with the autumn palette during fall. Check the colors that are trending such as jewel tones, spicy hues, classic neutrals, white, black and certain shades of blue.
Look all around you and see where you can add fall décor. Add a table to the foyer, put a tall vase of colorful flowers in the living room, hang a wreath right on the front door, and welcome all your guests with the orange pumpkins in your front yard.
Make the Fireplace Useful
With the weather turning cooler each month, you can now look at decorating your fireplace and mantel. Right before lighting up the fireplace, though, make sure that it has been inspected and properly cleaned. Once it’s okay to use, have it decorated with garlands made from fall leaves, pumpkin and other hearth décor.
That Room with the View
This is also the season to refresh the windows with some new window covering. This should complement the current season, palette-wise and pattern-wise. Keep the sheers but you may trade out the curtain panels with something that is more appropriate for fall. Look outside of your home for inspiration. Mother Nature has a lot to offer.
Change up the florals from the sunny summer look to the autumn flowers with richer colors. Redecorate with red, orange or brown area rugs in the living room, bedroom, or the kitchen. Bird feathers and leaves are huge design inspirations.
Garden Wagon Decorating
Your garden will serve more purpose this upcoming season so go ahead and lay down the straw at the bottom of a garden wagon. Place a few pumpkins in the wagon but make sure they show through the sides. Put two huge pumpkins in the middle then stack the little ones all around.
Have a pot of mums in the hay that are all around the pumpkins. Use LED lights to add sparkle during dark nights.
You can also add a fall table display for your upcoming dinner parties. An orange, yellow or red table runner should complete the autumn look.
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Monday, August 29th, 2016
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If you ever stayed or lived in an apartment where you weren’t allowed to paint walls, then you do understand how difficult it can get to become creative. You could only dream of personality and warmth for the room because a painting job simply can’t happen.
If you’re faced with this dilemma, then you have to think of creative ways to cover the walls. Sure, decorating minus paint can be a real challenge but you should not default straightaway to sterile, cold colors like white or beige. Never allow the no-paint rule to make your home look pale or stark.
Here are some tips that can help you decorate the walls with style –
Wall Graphics
These are fantastic things that can aid in your customization of the walls. They are quite easy to apply and remove. No matter what your style is, you will find that wall graphics can make plain walls appear seemingly intricately painted. You can also create the look of a mural.
The great news about wall graphics is that they are not just limited to bare walls in living rooms. You can also spruce up your kitchen cabinets or make the lampshade more exciting. This means that you can use wall graphics if your taste is contemporary, country, or practically anything else. You can even use them if you love everything that’s Zen.
Wall graphics are also available as blackboards which are quite in these days especially inside kitchens.
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Temp Wallpaper
This is also referred to as the peelable or strippable wallpaper. It is a decorative accent that works pretty much like the usual wallpaper but the only difference is that it peels away easily and it won’t even leave any residue.
Temporary wallpaper is available in DIY shops and stores and home depots. It is also available in paint shops and online sites. The downside is that they are a bit more expensive. You have to pay about $100 for every eight foot tall, 25-inch width of temporary wallpaper. You can cut down on the cost if you use this wallpaper on an accent wall instead of covering the entire room.
Peel and Stick Tiles
Adding a temporary color to the kitchen is as easy as buying peel and stick tiles. Do this if you’re tired of your kitchen’s current backsplash. These tiles are available in many colors and styles. You can buy them from home improvement shops.
Use scissors or a utility knife to cut them up. They can be easily cleaned using a soft cloth. They also peel off easily and don’t leave any residue once you decide to redecorate or move out.
Curtains
Having curtains doesn’t automatically mean that there should be a window behind it. Use an ordinary curtain rod and attach it to the wall right near the ceiling. Hang the coolest fabric that you can find, the type that reaches down to the floor to achieve an illusion of height.
Fabric
There are two options for fabric – this can be stretched right over the wall or it can be secured using small nails or thumbtacks. You can also buy foam boards that are as high as the walls. Have them covered with fabric then attach the boards onto the walls.
Whichever you end up choosing, adding splashes of colors on the walls is easy without you altering anything permanently.
Hang Art (Whether Yours or Another’s)
It’s time to get creative. Invest in huge canvasses then paint! You can also buy inexpensive pictures from stores and make a collage. This is a surefire way to decorate the walls and make them look unique. Hang the heavier artworks on a stud and not directly on the drywall.
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