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Wednesday, November 30th, 2016
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This may or may not be the first time that you encounter Victorian interior design but, definitely, it is a style that catches attention. There isn’t an easy way to setting up such an interior but with this guide, you should be able to make a charming Victorian interior. There are four basic elements to remember in this kind of design – pattern, color, romance and opulence. You are not creating Victorian out of boring, dull stuff.
So what is Victorian style?
Queen Victoria’s Style
The Victorian interior design is a broad term that is used in reference to the fashion, architecture and home décor features from the late Queen Victoria period. This is approximately from the year 1837 till her demise in 1901.
Victorian style gets its inspiration from geometry, theory and nature. You are free to find from other resources, though. This encompasses other sub-style such as –
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Victorian Elements
Victorian home design means you should be ready to use a sophisticated palette. You must put emphasis on the tertiary colors. These hues are created by mixing primary and secondary colors. Dark colors are often associated with this style so you could go gothic and get away with it.
The earliest Victorian homes showed light-colored walls while the ambience came with rich colors. The libraries and dining rooms were elegant and had deeper tones. The dark, deep tones are used to emphasize the importance of certain rooms.
In urban areas, colors such as dark green, gray and grayish blue are used to minimize the grim effect of the dark surroundings. These hues soften the usual dark backdrop that is truly Victorian. Dark walls – back in the olden times – were used also to deviate the attention from soot and coal dust which come from oil and gas lamps.
In choosing other colors for your Victorian home, you can also look for any subdued and warm color such as cream, mahogany brown or deep, rich walnut. Shades of teal, plum, mustard yellow, aubergine, rust, green, blue and gold are also usable. Colors chosen by modern homeowners often reflect organic colors such as rose ash and subdued lavender.
Complex patterns often cover surfaces of Victorian homes. Use different wallpapers to cover your walls and to make them more fit for this style. Cover everything – from ceiling to walls – then be sure to use luxurious fabrics that have silk tassels, embroideries and trimming. Use rugs that come with intricate weaves such as Persian and Oriental rugs.
Victorian style may be posh but it isn’t supposed to be uncomfortable or excessive. Design with plush fabrics and with damask. Use them on your upholstered furniture and window treatment layering. Layer the rugs, too.
Remember that Victorian is tantamount to flaunting wealth. You can mimic that further by adding fine wood panels on your walls, marble fireplaces, and some mass-produced yet still elegant paintings. Use elaborate furniture and accessories ranging from subtle to massive. Find ornately-designed lace, china, stained glass, busts, flower vases, souvenirs, prints, and accessories.
Use replicas of electric lamps to perfectly accessorize your rooms. The results often vary per home but what are achieved – in the hands of a skillful designer – are complexity, sophistication, refined look, and a romantic setting.
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Wednesday, November 30th, 2016
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Metal is a tricky element to use in designing homes. This isn’t always the case, though, especially during the holiday season. Metal looks good during this season to be jolly since it offers a beautiful gleam that is difficult to match.
Using metal for Christmas décor means you have to get to know which types will be available and would look good in interiors. You have to comprehend the application and the uses of the metal so that you won’t be mixing it with elements that it’s not supposed to be with.
Metal is totally hot in the world of interior design these days. Tout metals and lustrous metallic accessories are the most sought-after decorative items nowadays but are you ready to infuse them to your current home theme?
Metal is a dense element that light easily passes through it. It is also a great conductor of electricity (especially copper wiring) and heat. Metals are often hard but they can be melted to form usable alloys.
Metals that are used in most buildings today conduct both electricity and heat. They are ductile, meaning, they can be hammered to thin sheets. They are also malleable so they can also be rolled or bent even when they are dense and durable.
Some Warnings
Stainless steel benches are also metal so don’t put them too close to sources of electricity. If they have to be near a socket, then be sure that they are properly earthed.
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Bring on the Metals
How comfy you will feel about metallic elements depends hugely on the current style of your home. Modern design enthusiasts will feel at home straightaway in a metallic interior design. Those who love rustic and country styles will also be able to find good use for metals when they want to add drama or intrigue as well as texture to their homes.
Here are the sleek elements that you can use for different themes –
Contemporary metallic touches should be seen on some of your fixtures, accessories, mirrors, furniture and room dividers. Great conversation pieces are mirrored and metallic furniture pieces. An example is a chrome table that will add a little excitement in a somber room.
Country style has an Old World element so make sure that you don’t overuse metallics. Too many metals would make the place look unnatural or too bold. Instead of bold metallic items, use those that are barely noticeable but, nonetheless, create a classic impact such as small fixtures, pots and pans.
The best metallic finishes for eclectic style is – everything. This is such as a wacky design that you can use any metallic finish that you set your heart on. Metallics can give you the opportunity to make a statement so, don’t be shy, and include metals on whole pieces of furniture, large mirrors and even on an entire wall.
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2016
Hooker Furniture Living Room Melange Saffron Crackle Chest is red and apt for this joyful season.
The Christmas season is just around the corner so it’s no surprise that fairy lights and trees evoke warm, fuzzy feelings once again. As early as now, decide on the theme that you would like to have for your home. You can go traditional with the red and white decorative theme or you can go distinctive and allow your home to stand out.
Everyone loves to bring out the decorative items for Christmas so why not ask the help of your family in setting up your home? Get ready with your wreaths and garlands, prep the mantel and the front door, clean the mailbox, prepare the card holders, ribbons and Christmas balls. It’s surely that wonderful time of the year once more.
So, go ahead, grab a mug of hot chocolate and start being inspired by these decorating ideas for Christmas –
Lustrous Table Toppers
Decorating your home for the holidays needn’t be stressful, what it should be is beautiful. Why not give your holiday table a little glimmer by buying metallic toppers or table runners? The more colorful and shimmery, the better.
Christmas Card Spectacular
Create a Christmas display by using wintry branches. On their own, they are actually beautiful but when you arrange them in a vessel or large vase, they become even more charming and festive. Scour through the Christmas cards that your loved ones gave you and find the ones that you will use as display during this merry season.
Let the Garden Inspire
Display ornaments right under the garden cloche. Find a bell-shaped glass cover which will serve as the mini greenhouse for the outdoor plants. These can be bought in many garden supply shops. You can also fill these with sparkling trimmings which can add radiance atop the dining table.
To fill, have the cloche turned upside down then balance then balance in a teacup. Put in the ornaments, invert the plate right on the open end. Turn the cloche carefully with the plate, right side up, then display.
Christmas and Mistletoes
What is Christmas without the traditional mistletoe? This is referred to as the kissing ball and it should be one of your decorative items this season. These will encourage your visitors to show a bit of love.
You can also turn the walkway to your home into a winter wonderland by lining up embellished urns that overflow with greenery and Christmas ornaments.
Pinecone Still Life
Another simple arrangement that you can use is to fill your home with the aroma of having that walk in the woods. Find a branch with unique, sculptural lines, fresh needles then find some pinecones which you can use as frog to keep the branch from tipping over.
Woody plants look good as ornaments just make sure to cut the end parts which will be dipped with pruning shears. This should allow the water to seep through more easily. Find a wide-mouthed glass vase to show the pinecones inside, fill it up with water then put the branch right among the cones.
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Monday, November 28th, 2016
The Hooker Furniture Living Room Sanctuary Chairside Table will sit comfortably in any ’50s-inspired home.
One of the ideas that best captured the look during the 1950s was the 1957 Chevy advertisement. The wide array of beautiful pastels was pretty hard to ignore as well as the angles and long, low designs. Just like the designs of today, there isn’t a single look that could really be categorized as the sole style of the ‘50s. There were several 1950s look that gained popularity during that time. As technology, preferences and social norms evolved, so did the look of interiors.
Economic changes in Europe and America also led to changes inside the household. The economy for both regions grew, as a result, families wanted to widen their habitat, thus, increasing construction of Ranch style houses.
Hipster Interiors
Architectural style focused on industrialization and people were begging to become modern. Homes that were being built during that time were often airy and bright. The rooms were separated with screens instead of the usual walls. These made homes appear more spacious. Sliding glass doors were also common while windows were fashioned from floor to ceiling. It was also imperative to let in a huge amount of natural light.
Home interiors during this era were inviting, homey and bright. The wall colors were often neutral, people loved white or those light wood panels. The homes were pretty colorful despite the homeowner’s choice of wall colors and this was hugely because the flooring, furniture and accessories all popped with bursts of colors.
Wall to wall carpeting using cork, vinyl and concrete was also quite popular and all for the love of low-maintenance interiors. Living areas that used these materials also featured colorful area rugs which softened the floor.
Clean, basic lines were easily contrasted by the most interesting, rounded geometrical shapes. The said shapes were commonly found in furniture pieces, lighting fixtures as well as the decorative pieces spread throughout the home. There were occasional statement pieces but the main stuff was quite low key.
Living areas were generally minimalist insomuch that the windows were even left bare.
Twentieth Century Designers
It would be wrong to leave out the husband and wife designer team of Charles and Ray Earnes. Majority of the Mid-Century pieces were made by them. They also greatly influenced many architectural details in homes during that time. The Earnes, together with other designers, created and mass-produced furniture by using plastic, plexiglass and glass – all new materials at the time. All the items free-floated in rooms with no defined arrangements.
Kitchens: The Star of the Show
Back in the ‘50s, the kitchens were no less than the heart of homes. Turquoise, pink, aqua and other pastel colors were the leading colors used because of the carefree feelings that they evoked. The kitchen is often visited by family members to eat when they don’t want to dine formally inside their dining rooms.
Chrome and Formica dinette sets were common kitchen pieces used for informal family meals.
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Saturday, November 26th, 2016
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When deciding on a getaway, you would want to find a place that’s relaxing complete with breathtaking scenery. One would think of Lake Tahoe and other such locations. Apart from the location, it is also important to find a dwelling that’s tranquil. More often than not, log cabins and cottages use the rustic theme.
Rustic Characteristics
Rustic interior design offers an eclectic look that highlights the timeworn beauty of nature. When you choose this theme, be ready to embrace distressed items, handcrafted stuff, and natural materials such as wicker and wood.
The rustic furniture family makes use of wood, stone, rattan, bamboo, nubby cotton, sisal, paper, clay and glass. Metals are also widely used because of their warm hues. This is why you would find a lot of copper and bronze elements in homes that are designed to be rustic.
The structural features of rustic homes include exposed wooden beams, an exposed column here and there, stone or hardwood flooring. Should these elements go missing in our home, then you can always install faux columns or beams.
Other rustic style basics include suede, leather, metals with patina, bark, twigs, wrought-iron, hemp, animal hides, concrete and natural garden elements.
Rustic Is Warm and Cozy
Rustic interior design is chiefly comfortable. Homeowners who are trying to achieve the rustic look should have a natural eye for warmth and elements that could provide comfort. This can be easily done by incorporating hardwood elements from wall features, visible ceiling rafters, heavy wooden cabinets, and stone countertops. Unadorned hardwood flooring is the perfect base to all the above elements.
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Country Hues
Since you are focused in keeping the warm and natural colors of the rustic theme, then you also have to consider repainting. This is especially true when your current home paint does not coincide with your new theme.
Rustic means you have to include a lot of browns, grays, tans and greens. For a more customized look, you can use patterned fabrics. This same effect can be achieved in the kitchen and the bathroom. You can also have a customized tile installation where colors are mixed and matched. Use bright, bold tones and blend them with lighter tones.
Many decades ago, the home’s comfort depended solely on the way windows were installed and how the walls were lined. Sometimes, the way the fireplace was positioned also makes a difference. These days, there are advanced varieties of these and have become major principles in rustic design.
Heating and cooling systems now make sure that the weather outside won’t leave the homeowners cold or roasted.
Rustic country design also makes use of natural fabrics like linen and cotton in manufacturing curtain and cushions. Fabrics must also come with basic patterns and hues and most have been handmade.
Here are two styles that fall under the rustic category. There are many more to choose from but it would be wise to differentiate these two basics and to see which one will look great in your home –
The Southwestern Style
This is the Native American, Mexican and Spanish influences fused to offer you that laidback style. Typical rooms here have rough surfaces, earthy colors, wrought-iron furniture, bold textiles and painted stoneware. Terra cotta is also fairly common.
Southwestern colors include greens, desert hues, clay red and yellows, oranges, as well as turquoise. Suede and leather are common in ottomans, chairs and sofas. Distressed knotty pine pieces are also useful in this kind of rustic design.
Country Style
This other style commonly features vintage textiles and more subdued colors. It also makes use of simpler furniture and accessories that are very down-to-earth. It has a more worn-out look compared to the Southwestern style.
Cottage chic is also often referred to as Country style.
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Friday, November 25th, 2016
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When first considered, it might be tempting to dismiss condo living as a case of lazy living. The homes that people live in are a reflection of who they are. In effect, their homes are the outward manifestation of who they are or wish to be. Would you like to take on a design project on your own or would you like a professional to help you in designing your condominium?
The deeper meaning of home now includes condo living. Back in the day, a home is where there are much family activities, it is also a place where special dinners are held, and where relatives go to during the holidays. Today, small houses and condos are considered to be a smart choice when time and design are a bit challenged.
Instant Gratification or Long-Time Planning
There is a part of condo living that related to instant gratification yet this is what more and more modern people are getting into. People hire experts to practice effective delegation. While people hire therapists so they can unload their problems on them and not their family, this is also the case with interior designers – they are the ones who will worry about what to do with the condo design.
Limited Square Footage, Endless Possibilities
Knowing how to design a small space is crucial and a necessary skillset when you are out to design a condo unit.
Living in condominiums means you are okay with multi-functionality. You can install a room divider that can also serve as a bookshelf such as the photo here shown –
You also need to be an expert in customizing the area and in making necessary adjustments. A sofa, for instance, could also be pulled out as a bed during the evening, hence, the term now commonly used – sofa bed. There are also adjustable dining tables that could fold away and morph to a desk during work hours.
Condo living also means you should maximize every space that you see – even those nooks and crannies. Your investment will be optimized if you also learn how to use every inch of space. The nooks inside the dining area could be easily transformed to a reading corner, a breakfast nook or a tiny home office. The possibilities are almost boundless.
Break down the design task into fun phases if you have to design the area on your own. Remember that decorating your compact home is the easy and fun part. There are some phases wherein you need to put in some hard work.
Of course, you need to do some measurements. This simple task will let you know how much you can actually work on in terms of square footage. This will also help you prepare for the next step when you get down to ordering the materials that you will use. Proper measurement means you won’t be ordering too much wallpaper or paint or that you’d get the wrong size of furnishings.
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Buy all items all at once. As soon as you have chosen the furniture, paint, fabrics and other materials, then you should order them all at once. There are some that will take longer to arrive so it would be best to give those a head start.
In case of difficulty, pick up the phone and call a design team or interior design expert. You should also begin contacting electricians, painters and upholsterers. Get referrals from your friends and relatives. Ask why they trust their chosen experts.
Begin from the floor then work your way up. Stain, paint or install tiles on the floor before you bring in the cabinets and other furniture.
Lastly, arrange your furniture, add the accessories, then enjoy the fruits of your labor.
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Friday, November 25th, 2016
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Using black and white when designing your home means you’re ready to make a stunning and a dramatic statement. You can take advantage of this seemingly basic yet electrifying mixture by knowing also how to maximize the other design elements.
There is a rule in designing wherein every room can actually use a little black. To some, this might seem strange especially if you love the look of pastels and other light colors in your home. But do give the black and white combination a chance, for a moment. Black can easily become the focal color that could anchor, ground or even make a room look more sophisticated.
Black can also be used in lighting fixtures, accessories, paint, trims and on one furniture piece. This will serve as the focal point for the rest of the design scheme. This will also serve as the outline that would set apart specific objects and areas.
Black, even by itself, is already striking so imagine it combining with the equally stark white.
Black and white looks fresh and clean and is also elegant. Without a doubt, this is the perfect color fusion for modern and contemporary styles. Country French decorating, though traditional, could also use the power of this combination by having a few black and white accents.
Here are additional ways to make black and white work for your home –
The Black and White Flooring
This is a great place to begin. Find a black marble with white baseboard molding. If this isn’t available, use white ceramic tile with black borders. Alternating vinyl black and white squares are also a popular option.
White Walls-Black Art Frames
Having an ivory wall is the best background for prints, framed artworks, and photographs. Find a frame that’s made of wood and painted in black. Choose white and black matting for your artwork or you can choose to add some color in either gold, red or black mats.
Black and White in Small Rooms
This is a wonderful place to use your black and white palette. A small bathroom or powder room will look more elegant with black marble for the countertop and paired with a white sink. Add some shiny, gold fixtures and accessories to complete the look.
Striped Stuff
Imagine those crisp, white linens for your bed in a black-walled bedroom. If this is too dramatic for you, then you could always go with the black and white stripes for your bed. Black chair to offset the white bed is also a common bedroom combo.
Light green, yellow and pink will look great as accents during the summer while bottle green, red or golds would look powerful during the coldest months.
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Touch of Black in a Chiefly White Room
When you are out shopping for fabrics, be sure to be on the lookout for plaids and colorful prints. Touches of black would look great in these. Add more black to the room through accent pieces such as table lamps.
Black and White Is Contemporary
What could be more contemporary than this color combination? Use black or anything dark on your carpeting and rugs then have the walls painted in white. For the focal point, be sure to pick vibrant accent colors. Find fabrics with equally contemporary design to finish your task.
Traditionally Black and White
If you’re thinking that your design options have been limited because you’ll only be using black and white, well, think again. Should you choose to use in cottage style interiors, you can have black paired with a white toile fabric. The tablecloths, chair covers and pillows should have gingham checks.
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Thursday, November 24th, 2016
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There is no doubt that colors are very powerful. They can heal, stimulate, soothe and even be fun. When you are committed to doing a makeover in any room in your home, then it is not simply buying a piece of furniture or adding some lights that will make a huge difference. All these design elements will not amount to anything if the colors chosen by the homeowner are unappealing.
Getting to Know Warm Colors
The palette for interiors is divided into two huge groups – the warm and cool colors. Warm colors are yellows, reds, beige, oranges and some creamy colors. Try looking at the color wheel and you will find the warm colors on one side of this color wheel and the cool ones on the other side.
Hybrid colors are right where the cool and warm colors converge. Purple and green, for instance, are hybrid colors and they can be cool or warm depending on the mixture. Lime green is both yellow and green but it has more yellow which is why it is considered a warm color.
Exciting, Social, Warm Colors
Oranges, yellows, reds as well as off-whites are hot and stimulating. They can soothe the emotions, though, which is why they are generally used in places where people gather – restaurants, many homes, and other commercial spaces.
Warm colors work best in social rooms like the living room, kitchen and the dining room. They are also great in home bars and other areas where robust activities are common.
Warm colors have a tendency to advance, meaning, they drawn in space. A red living room, for example, would feel more intimate because of its passionate look and feel. A cooler color would be chosen if the homeowner or designer decided to make the room look and feel more expansive.
Orange is also an oft-used warm color. It can take some load off the red hues if the latter have been overused. The warm color is also your best friend if you have a large yet sporadically furnished space. Closing up some of the space and making it feel more intimate is as easy as resorting to warm colors.
If you’re still undecided on what paint scheme to use, then take a careful look at the elements in the room that you’re about to design. Wanting the space to draw closer means you have to go for the warmer palette.
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Mixing and Matching – Totally Allowed
You can experiment by mixing and matching some cool and warm colors. You can do this to advance your designs and to make rooms more exciting. Remember that the nearer the colors are to red, the warmer they are.
Consult the color theory regularly to know the framework in describing color behavior. There are some exceptions to the rule, of course, but warm colors almost always advance while cool colors recede.
You’re more than ready to start fusing these exciting colors so let’s go –
Warm White Wall: The use of warm colors does not have to be drastic. You can’t paint an entire house orange. Try painting your white-walled library with some warm palette. Add wooden floors, some gray furniture and exciting bronze accents. There, fusion accomplished.
Next, you could also turn your red kitchen to a cozy one. Soften the cranberry red walls as well as the wooden floors with some green or blue furniture and accessories.
Take a look at the undertones, too. A gray kitchen could be either cool or warm depending on what undertone your paint has. Consider the kitchen accessories and other colored appliances when shopping for a new kitchen color.
Lastly, when thinking of tone, fuse two colors on opposite sides of the wheel to add character – just make sure that you balance the design.
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Thursday, November 24th, 2016
The Tommy Bahama Home Living Room Golden Isle Sofa 1604-33 has colors and patterns that are perfect for your beach-inspired home.
Would you like to learn some tips that could help you set up a beach-themed home? Here they are –
Open and Breezy
You would need tons of light to make the look appear legit. To let in more sunlight, use sheer curtains only and pair these with a white slipcover.
You can add to the breeziness of the room by hanging a wood-framed mirror. This should be a commanding object that would also reflect the light outside.
Surround these elements with other items in varying scale but in the same style.
Pair Colors
What could be more coastal than an all-white room? Just add a few bursts of color and you’d achieve a sunny look that’s hard to equal.
Use Pearly Shells
Find some items made with shells like a chandelier, a lampshade, or any piece of furniture. The shells offer a more elegant and sophisticated beach appeal.
Be Minimalist
No coastal home is complex. It is often understated with subtle colors such as blue and white. Pair this color palette with any coral-inspired accessory to complete the uncluttered look that’s perfect for your chosen theme.
Search for Eccentric Colors
Beach-inspired homes can also appear interesting if you add a little quirkiness to them. Tropical elements that may seem simple could offer the eccentricity needed for your home to still stand out. Consider having pineapple wallpaper, some basket pendant lighting fixtures, and some beach balls by the entryway.
Wanna bring in some sand? Don’t hesitate.
Being eccentric does not mean that the peaceful feeling would vanish. You can still have a soothing coastal theme by incorporating beach glass bottles, white shells and furnishings.
Rattan and Wicker Are Your Best Buddies
Rattan chairs look natural in a coastal environment. Add it to a casual dining room or put it in your patio to make the most of the picturesque views outdoors.
Use Water-Worthy Blues
Any adorable beach home has a shade of blue somewhere. So go ahead and make those white walls stand out by blending them with varying shades of blue. Doing so will give you a calming effect, one that’s common in coastal areas. Finalize the look by adding nautical pillows and some wicker baskets as storage units.
Use Assorted Textures
A wide array of fabrics could provide a relaxed atmosphere that is equal to beach living. A small painting with hints of blue will evoke visions of the skies and the grand ocean. Have this framed and placed atop the coffee table. Add balled twine and some distressed accessories for a weathered look.
Set Up a Gallery Wall
Create a wall that would serve as your gallery for those simple black frames. Switch the artworks that you would use in these frames as the seasons change. You can also frame simple works such as starfish and shells.
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Why not take your theme and go all the way? While having painted the walls with white and adding blue accessories, create a boathouse of sorts by hanging an oar right above your bed.
The Marine Dining and Living Areas
Buy some chairs which you could paint with semi-gloss white. White is a color that would make these pieces disappear right to the walls. The space would then look less busy and could even help open it. White furniture on white walls as backdrop also is a super cool pairing which has a huge impact on your design.
Use this same mixture on your living room. To offset the monochrome look, use flowers and accents that come in vibrant colors. Limit their use, though, in order to stick to your marine theme.
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016
FFDM Harbor Springs offers this dining set in neutral hues.
There are some interesting areas in your home where you can actually have a great view of the nearby surroundings. Any room with a glass window will provide you with the perfect chance to see the picturesque views without you stepping out. If you are yearning for a breath of fresh air, though, while not foregoing privacy, it would be wise to design a garden patio.
The patio is a courtyard that’s surrounded by structures. These often come with trees and shrubberies and are commonly paved. Patio is a Spanish term that means pasture or that parcel of land at the back of homes. Back in the day, patios were set up for animal safekeeping.
In modern American and English gardens, a patio is an area where family and guests could sit and enjoy some meals. This could also serve as a reading area for the perennial bookworm.
Begin your patio project by buying the right patio furniture. Find some interesting sets so that you won’t have to worry about balance, cohesion and all that these words convey. Once set up, all that’s left to do is to find additional pieces that will make these anchor pieces more interesting. Also, you just have to enjoy the outdoors with your family. You can hold gatherings here that will surely be the talk of the town for many days to come.
Pick the Best Place
You can’t just assign a part of your home to suddenly become the patio. A lot of patios are adjacent to the structure of your home especially to the kitchen when another purpose of this space is for outdoor dining.
If detached, the patio can serve as a dry area for a retreat now and then.
Consider the Size
The patio is supposed to be intimate so find an area that’s cozy. Huge gatherings could make this choice a bit more difficult, though. You should find a spot that could handle a huge crowd if this is the case. A way to figure out the size is to set up the tables and chairs on the lawn then measure the area that they cover.
Play It Safe
Playing it safe? Then you can use a neutral palette for your patio project. This usually monochromatic approach will only be effective, though, if you balance it with some interesting textures. Without these tactile experiences, the place would look dull so be sure to look for the most unique rough or smooth furniture surfaces and accent pieces.
Consider the Outdoor Elements
Another thing that you need to remember is to invest in weather-friendly furnishings. Be smart – not just with your outdoor style but also – with the materials that are used on your design elements. While you can freshen up the look of the patio with fabrics and the many colors that they come in, still, you have to consider that these can withstand the outdoor elements and would be able to dry quickly.
Make your patio more exciting with this Hooker Furniture Living Room Melange Flowered Drum Table.
Accessorize
As much as you can, beautify this space in your home by adding some plants. These can either be placed on the patio’s floor or atop a drum table or a pedestal. Up the visual appeal in your patio by adding furniture complete with intricate details.
For a more minimalist approach, you can focus people’s attention on the garden. You can do this by keeping the furniture simple – preferably minimalist – and the rest of the décor should point to the interesting garden that’s just within reach.
You should also include various table sets and chairs for more flexible seating choices.
Hire a Builder
The weight of this project could be too much to bear for some people, especially the neophytes. Assign the more complex projects to professional builders and the sand-based patio as a DIY task for you and your family.
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