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Thursday, November 30th, 2017
What could be more obvious than a sailboat for a decorative element in a beach home?
Add this Summer Home Landscape Mirror with its nature-inspired frame to complete the theme.
What could be more relaxing than the interiors of a beach house? From where you’re lying, you can see the waves lapping and the coconut trees swaying to the gentle sea breeze. Don’t you just love the benefits that come with beach living?
There are no limits to the health benefits that you can get by staying at the beach. Sand is one of nature’s best exfoliants, also, you get to sleep better because of the oceanfront views. It becomes so much easier to get rid of stress when you hear your children playing by the shore with the wind bringing about the waves that touch their feet.
And here’s the most superb benefit of all – you get to soak tons of Vitamin D, helping your bones, teeth, and immune system function properly.
Let’s say you’re living in the city, you might now be wondering how you can bring home these benefits with you. What steps do you need to make so that you get to enjoy a beach house minus the beach?
Let the Ocean Inspire You
Designing a home that is patterned after a beach house is as easy as getting inspirations from the ocean. You will need shells to decorate your home’s interiors. And on your next beach vacation, be sure to take lots of photographs. You will eventually frame and use these to decorate the walls of your marina-inspired home.
Use nature’s amazing colors, textures, and patterns. Blend these elements in your home’s interior and open up your windows so that you would enjoy the outdoor landscape.
Let In the Light
‘No landscaping to enjoy? Then just draw those curtains and let in a lot of sunshine. That brightness should spell the lovely ambiance that is always to be enjoyed at the beach.
No beach house has a small window. The purpose of large windows is to let in the breeze and so you can readily enjoy the beauty of the beach. If you want just a tad of privacy, then have some sheer curtains hung.
Make it more natural by adding alternative window coverings such as light fabrics or bamboo blinds.
Use Neutrals with Dashes of Sunny Yellow and Bay Blue
If you’re wishing to replicate the amazing colors of the sand, then have a beige or tan carpeting laid out. Let this sit atop your wooden floorboards. These design solutions are attractive and at the same time still elegant.
Now think about the hues that you will include on your palette. Neutrals are your best friends. Use a lot of browns, beige, white or cream. These colors open up your home and make it look spacious. Add some blue and yellow hues for a more playful and interesting vibe.
Summer Home Bamboo Nightstand
Yes to Plank Panels
Your beach rooms will surely look as such if you use simple painted plank panels. Plank paneling is a board that comes in different lengths and sizes. These wall panels interlock to provide you that seamless, beach flooring that you enjoy inside those cottages during your vacations.
Add Beach Furnishings
Don’t forget to have adequate furnishings that scream only one thing – this is a beach-inspired home. Always find a balance between robustness and luxury. Must-haves include coffee tables (preferably those that have storage spaces beneath them), folding couches (for those unexpected beach vacay crashers), a long, heavy dining table to sit everyone in the family.
Check out also the furniture pieces that can sit out in the sun. These are those typical sunroom pieces such as a reading chair and a side table to go with it.
Lastly, learn to accessorize like a pro. Keep everything uncluttered, natural, and fresh.
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2017
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The Victorian Era or period was a time in Great Britain’s history when it had its longest living monarch, Queen Victoria (she reigned from 1837 to 1901). Her name became synonymous with the many positive events that happened during her reign such as political reforms, expansion of Britain’s borders, and social and religious improvements. Even the arts flourished during her era.
Life and lifestyle, in general, have also greatly improved during Queen Victoria’s time. Mortality rates significantly decreased and the population boomed and hit the 30 million mark. It was also during this time that Charles Darwin published his On The Origin of Species and Lewis Carroll penned the infamous Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
All in all, Britain became a wonderful place when Queen Victoria was the ruling monarch. Everything was lavish and stylish – remember these two adjectives because these are your guiding principles throughout your Victorian design project.
Victorian Hues
The Victorian period was dominated by three distinct styles – Gothic Revival, Romanticism, and Arts and Crafts. Many designers created frameworks for the elements brought by these three styles eventually bringing about cohesion and balance.
Detail and colors are two crucial elements of the earliest Victorian homes. There were color limitations back then due to technology and locations. Pigments were the hue sources with most of the palettes mainly muted and earthy because painters made use of plant pigments.
Darker shades were used in parlors and other public rooms while the lighter tones were reserved for the utilitarian spaces.
When industrialization quickly spread, paint became available so more elaborate color schemes were born. Multiple colors were already used indoors and outdoors with faux art and stenciling also born.
Flooring in Victorian homes was sponged, wood-grained, spattered or marbleized.
Since the end of the Victorian era signaled also the influx of the Arts and Crafts movement, woodwork became a favored design element, though most were still unpainted.
Victorian Patterns
Victorian design is all about diversity and decorative art. Make use of polychromy (multiple colors) and ornamentation. The color schemes and patterns are heavily influenced by Far Eastern fabrics and exotic tapestries. Even Pompeii and Japan have had their influence on the colorful Victorian homes. To use less than three colors was now a mortal sin since there were so many colors, textiles, ceramics, and wallpapers options to look at.
Now that wallpapers are mentioned, what is a Victorian home without them? The mass production of fabrics and wallpapers opened up a lot of choices to the world of design. Most of these got their inspiration from Gothic tapestries (with damask as a leading choice) and Medieval designs.
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Victorian Architecture
If your home does not have these already, then it’s time to do a little remodeling –
Victorian Furniture
It is easy to see the romantic influences on Victorian pieces. They are sinewy, curvaceous, and the carvings are detailed. These pieces draw inspiration from Rococo, Gothic, and Louis XV pieces with gilding, dark finishes, heavy proportions, and embellishments.
Victorian furniture pieces were the first furniture to be manufactured since the period overlapped with the Industrial Revolution.
These days, the characteristics of Victorian furniture are still reminiscent of the old days but it tries to keep up with what’s current. You will see deep seats, balloon backs, low arms, and even easy chairs without arms.
Coiled springs underneath the seats are also pretty common. Woods used include walnut, oak, rosewood, and mahogany. You are also bound to see ornamentation with lots of Fleur de Lis.
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Tuesday, November 28th, 2017
What’s French Romantic without a little taste of wine? Featured here is the Hooker Furniture Dining Room Studio 7H Wine Rack 5465-50002-MWD.
French. Just the very word makes you think of style and elegance. Whether you’re thinking of architecture, food or design, it’s all the same. The French have also mastered the mixture of classic with contemporary which makes them a dominant force to reckon with.
But are there really secrets to their style? Or are there characteristics that you can confidently use right in your own home?
Find Comfort in Juxtapositions
As mentioned, you have to be able to mix the traditional elements with the contemporary stuff. Do not afraid to experiment so that you get to see the different possible combinations of furnishings.
A truly chic French Romantic home should be able to stand the test of time. it must be resilient to the interior design trends. It must also balance the Old World charm with the contemporary style. Make it a point to stimulate the five senses with the design elements that you bring into your home. Visually, the objects must be there but they must also satisfy the tactile sense through the textures.
Design is not about being perfect, it’s about defining, redefining, experimenting, making errors, correcting them, and finally arriving at a style that you can truly call your own.
Basically Chic
French romantic interiors are basically simple. They make use of a neutral color palette so that balance can be achieved in the living spaces. Pair the complementary colors which sit on opposite sides of the color wheel. These hues will naturally jive without you even trying.
A neutral palette is also awesome to use because it is easy to live with. It is not complex, so, a wave of calm will automatically be felt when you enter a home in these calming colors.
Add a Touch of Vintage
The French are also known for their rich history. Just pay a visit to their museums and architectural marvels, even their streets, and you would see how amazing the people are.
Mix modern with traditional by, say, adding bronze furnishings to parquet flooring. You can also hang artworks and vintage sculptural pieces on walls. Find interesting vintage pieces from our collection here.
Bold French art can also add a different level of fun to your home. You don’t have to be serious all the time. Even the French know how to have fun now and then so inject some abstract paintings on the background or even some of your framed black and white photographs. Even your sketches – when properly framed – can become the conversation pieces in your home.
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Learn to Layer
Paris is known for its robust flea markets so be able to layer your furniture, décor, lights, paintings, knickknacks, mirrors, and even your silverware. Use an anchor palette then slowly build from there.
The layers throughout your home should add a level of sentimentality that your guests can feel the moment they enter your place.
Mix and blend the artworks, colors, and furniture in a surprisingly fresh way. The rooms are supposed to be opulent, of course, you’re recreating French lavishness, but you also have to add a dash of roughness to the refined pieces.
Mix attitude with a little warmth. Group furniture and artworks according to textures or create intrigue by making the pieces as diverse as possible.
Say Yes to Blush Tones and Gilding
Paris is no less than the most romantic city in the world so create the fairytale charm that it is supposed to evoke. Use gilded bronze furnishings. Add blush pieces to the mix and you’ve just recreated Marie Antoinette’s le salon.
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Monday, November 27th, 2017
The very sight of this Universal Furniture Bedroom Complete 5/0 Bed with Rails 07175B spells relaxation.
We all know that our bedrooms are the sanctuaries where we’re supposed to retreat after a tiresome day at the office. This is the very reason why this part of your home should be a lot more than merely keeping up appearances.
The sad thing is, most homeowners design the rooms in their home according to what’s hip in the interior design industry or how they perceive their friends would surely be wowed. What they do is place themselves at the very last part of the list of priorities which is… a very bad idea.
More than pleasing your friends, your bedroom is supposed to be that place where you can put up your feet, unwind, and just de-stress after a long day. This means you have to make the right amount of investment so that you’ll have many good nights of restful sleep.
Interior design, bear in mind, is not rocket science. So before you consider the design elements that would go into your bedroom, try to set up the bare essentials first –
Find the Best Mattress
There is no single mattress in the world that can satisfy the sleeping needs of every person. There are people who prefer to have a firm mattress while there are those who want to be lulled by the softness of their mattress. There are even those who invest in a water bed because they love the feeling of seemingly floating while drifting to sleep.
Do not wait for discounts or sales before you invest in the mattress of your choice. Wait far too long and you’re already depriving yourself of many wonderful nights of restful sleep.
Here’s a little trivia, did you know that the most used furniture in your house is the mattress? So, yes, you really have to invest in one that you really like. If it’s a bouncy one that you want, then find mattresses with metal coils and quilted ticking.
For an extra firm mattress, test by sitting on it. Ask the sales rep to tell you the specs. Density-wise, high quality should be at five pounds per cubic foot.
Zero Clutter
Don’t surround yourself with chaos if you want to rest. Apart from throwing away or donating things that you no longer have any need for, you should also store those that you don’t use often. Since it’s winter soon, then it’s time to bring out those think blankets and quilts.
The bench at the foot of your bed could also be a storage unit for your throw pillows during the day.
Zero clutter also means banishing any kind of work when in the bedroom.
Adjust the Lighting
Your routines right before going to bed will determine the kind of lighting that you need in the bedroom. If you like reading prior to sleeping, then you should have a bedside lamp. For a more decorative approach, you can have sculptural pendant lights or sconces near your bed. If you’re feeling more fabulous, then you can always have a chandelier right in your bedroom.
Choose Zen Colors
Since this is the bedroom, you need to maximize the level of serenity. You wouldn’t want to jar your senses when you actually want to sleep.
Use muted colors inside this room. Even if your favorite color is orange, make sure that you find the muted version of it so that it would look polished, posh, yet restful all at the same time.
Don’t go for solid colors, though, or it would become boring. Spice things up a bit by adding a pattern here and there. Just don’t add too many or, again, you would defeat the very purpose of your place of relaxation and rejuvenation.
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Sunday, November 26th, 2017
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The modern world is a world that offers many significant alternatives to things. Stone which used to be just quarried and cut to the needed size can now be reproduced in many factories. Such is also the case with wood furniture. Though there may be replicas out there, wooden furniture remains one of the best-selling pieces in the furniture industry and for a good reason.
People still love to invest in indoor and outdoor wooden furniture pieces. This is not a fad that will fade away soon. It seems that wood is here to stay.
But what would you benefit from wood?
Wood Is Gorgeous
Wood offers unique lines, patterns, and textures that are all naturally made. The finishing of the furniture should highlight these natural beauties.
Wood Is Resilient
Wood is one of the leading materials that come to anyone’s mind when the word durable is mentioned. Scrapes and dents do not easily affect wood as it is naturally resilient and strong. When properly maintained, a wooden furniture piece can even last for hundreds of years.
This resiliency of wood also comes with great responsibility. Termites, rots, and poor attention to construction details, and exposure to the harsh weather elements all lead to weakened wood furniture.
Just give wood the attention it needs and you sure won’t be needing a replacement for many years.
Wood Is Easy to Maintain
Wood furniture care is a must for every homeowner especially if you intend to make an heirloom of your current pieces.
Don’t fret, cleaning wood is as easy as wiping the surface with clean water. Just be careful that you don’t soak it.
Be sure also to wipe off the dust and dirt off the surface then protect the finish with quality paste wax. A thin coat, as directed on the product label, should do it. Let the furniture stand for 1 to 2 hours then buff or brush vigorously. You will soon see a lovely shine to your wood furniture.
And here’s the ultimate wood care – do not let wood sit out under the sun.
Wood Is a Wise Investment
The price for wood is especially high for the most durable pieces so, in essence, you are making an investment in buying a lovely piece.
Understanding how furniture can become an investment all begins with finding the right furniture provider. Find a brand that embodies quality, timeless quality, and balance. Find McCreery’s quality furniture here.
McCreery’s Home Furnishings offers the most beautiful traditional furniture pieces. There are standalone ones and others that come in a lovely ensemble.
There are also those that come in contemporary designs which may be influenced by trends and research but they still show the same level of quality, beauty, and durability.
Wood Is Eco-Friendly
You cannot find a more environment-friendly material than wood. They are produced from trees, to begin with, and so they come from a renewable resource. Wood can be grown each year and then eventually harvested for different uses.
Wood and wood byproducts virtually eliminate waste since the trims, bark, and sawdust can all be used as energy sources.
Wood also offers longevity of homes and business structures, hence, it significantly reduces carbon footprint compared to the concrete and steel greenhouse gas emissions produced during manufacturing.
Wood is also recyclable which means you can find other uses for it once it has served its purpose as a furniture. A study conducted by the CORRIM or Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials showed that wood, indeed, has less environmental impact as compared to steel.
An even greater news is this – most wood materials now come from conservation efforts so you’re using a renewable source.
It’s time to think wood, don’t you think?
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Saturday, November 25th, 2017
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Taking the step to improve the energy efficiency of your home offers a plethora of benefits for you and your household. You do not just contribute to a fresher and greener community, you also get the added benefit of reducing your household expenses.
Whether you own or rent a home, and whether or not renovation is affordable for you, there are various ways to begin switching to a greener home. Smart energy consumption should be your family’s new mantra.
A Cool Roof
You can always begin with a cool roof. This is no less than your first line of defense against the ravaging elements outdoors. Make sure to have a roof that reflects the rays of the sun. Doing this will help reduce the heat that emanates from your roof, thus, improving the overall coolness of your home – no need to turn on air-conditioning.
The cool roof can be done by painting it with a reflective color or the use of tiles (the latter offer a different level of coolness both figurative and literal). Shingles and sheet covering can also have the same effect.
It could be costly at first since you have to add a few features to your roof but it is going to save you a lot of money on energy bills so it’s more than worth it in the long run.
Constricted Doors and Windows
Do not let cool air escape. One effective way to do this is to have tight doors and windows.
If you have aluminum window frames, then it’s time to change them. Vinyl or wood is a better alternative.
As for the windows, you can try the low-E (emissivity) glass panes. This is a kind of energy efficient glass that was specifically designed to prevent heat from escaping through the windows. These come with an invisible coating which can reduce heat transfer and, eventually, reduce your carbon footprint.
Use Energy-Saving Appliances and Fixtures
Everyone seems to be signing up for the energy-saving bandwagon. You can see this with the constant improvements on gadgets and equipment, with each one surpassing the first in terms of energy consumption.
Speak of using less power, you must also check the Energy Star rating of each appliance. This symbol is backed by the government where people use products that are energy efficient and can help save money.
The label of Energy Star is supposed to symbolize the reduction of greenhouse emissions and pollutants brought about by the misuse or inefficient energy use. Check out the list of energy efficient lighting, air-conditioning units, and electrical appliances.
Just Do It
Just like the Nike campaign, you can always begin any endeavor by just doing it, especially when you are stuck with what you have. If there is no way, at the moment, to change the appliances and fixtures that you have at home, then you can follow these quick tips –
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Friday, November 24th, 2017
Jessica Charles Living Room Ginny Sofa 1721: A comfy sofa by day and an uber restful bed at night.
Studio apartments and condo spaces have one thing in common – they are cozy – yet this very coziness is also these habitats’ weakness. The smallness of the space could hamper the decorative creativity of a homeowner – or should it?
Divide the Space Into Zones
Zoning makes you visually divide areas that you usually use for sleep, work, relaxation, eating, etc. These separate zones act as the rooms wherein that smartly-placed credenza or ottoman could already signify the change from the living room to the bedroom.
Even the color of the walls can signify a change in environment, for instance, the entryway could be painted lilac just to separate it from the rest of the areas in your home.
You Gotta Love Change
Find pieces that have dual or multi-purpose. Since you don’t have ample space for both a seating unit and a center table anymore, then why not have both in an interesting ottoman? Or why not use your dining table not just as for purposes of eating but also for family meetings, home office-related conferences or simply as a desk for your kids’ projects and assignments?
The right kind of sofa can also be used once a part of it is pulled out. At night, it could serve as a comfy bed. Even those simple cubes in the living room can easily double as side or coffee tables.
Protege Collection’s Miraval Cubes can be your easy-to-store seating unit or it can be your stylish side tables.
Optical Illusion Is Your Best Friend
Interior design applications for optical illusion is not limited to the use of mirrors on walls. With small interiors come many design problems and a great way to solve them is not always redesigning things or even destruction of walls.
Elements such as the right materials, lighting, color, forms, textures, patterns, shapes, and even the correct placement of furniture can make a huge difference.
Direct lighting on ceilings can create an impression of an enlarged room. Of course, you can even double this effect by placing mirrors on correct angles.
Natural lighting is the best kind of lighting to improve the spaciousness of a home. Bright, large windows, with natural light streaming in, can make any room appear larger.
As for colors, use light ceilings to raise the height of your space. Deeper and darker colors tend to make things appear tighter and smaller so it is best to use them at a bare minimum.
This does not mean that you are not supposed to use dark colors anymore. A dark element placed against a light background. Just as long as the contrast is highlighted, then you can use both dark and light colors in the same room.
Another way to enlarge a room is to use translucent or transparent materials. Rather than have full-color furnishings, try to invest in translucent furniture and appliances. You can also expand space by using horizontal stripes on your walls. Use just the slim stripes and not the wide ones or you’d have an overwhelming space.
Veer away from large patterns and obvious, rough textures. Go for sleek and minimal lines.
Declutter
What better way is there to open up space than to let go of things that are no longer in use? Living in a tiny space should seriously make you consider living a minimalist lifestyle. You have, after all, limited space to work with so you need it to be clean, organized, and still with ample breathing room for everyone.
Creatively declutter by starting small. Pick up a clutter or two for the first few days then gradually increase your cleanup to one trash bag each day.
Line up the things that have been in your storage for a very long time. Those that you have not used for half a year or more need to go. Give them away as donations or just have the others placed in trash bins meant for recyclable materials.
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Thursday, November 23rd, 2017
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Folding clothes – definitely not a task that one would look forward to doing but, day in and day out, it simply needs to be done. If you have lots of clothes, then wardrobe organization just became doubly taxing.
There are general tips to be learned and some things that you simply have to learn on your own. After all, not every wardrobe is created equal.
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Wardrobe Organization: The General Tips
First, of course, you have to make good use of every possible amount of space. To maximize your storage (especially when you have limited closet space), be sure to pack and keep out-of-season clothing out of the closet.
Hang the clothes that you wear often. It’s been proven that clothes that are not seen or just folded away are often not worn anyway so display or hang those that you use in the office or at school.
Always keep one or two hooks empty inside your wardrobe. This is for those moments when you need to have a quick clean up yet you’re so tired so you just end up hanging your clothes.
Never forget the backs of your wardrobe as well as the deep shelves. Check also how you can further utilize the high places.
Hanging a second closet rod right below the main one basically offers double hanging space. Buy a reaching rod or a stool so you can have access to each and every garment that you hang.
Buy hangers that you love so that you will find joy organizing your clothes. Use cascading hooks. These work well with just about any type of hanger. Use more than one – use two at a given time.
You can also have tiered hangers for those lovely skirts and trousers.
As for your knitted clothing, be sure to fold them rather than hang them since hangers create bumps that are pretty unpleasant.
If you happen to have deep shelves, then fold clothes neatly. Use those spaces behind your shelves to store those sweaters or even your sandals. For drawers or dressers, be sure to stack your clothes vertically instead of horizontally.
Avoid stacking clothes so high on open shelves.
Now when it comes to your shoes, you can invest in those affordable over-the-door shoe organizers. These are better since closet space is too valuable and with too many shoes to hang, they have the potential to eat up most of your wardrobe space.
Bookshelves can also be utilized as boot shelves. ‘See the play of words there?
As for those precious bags, be sure to stuff them with tissue or balled newspapers so that they are able to keep their shapes. Sit them on shelves instead of hanging them so that the handles don’t get stretched out. To keep them up, find bookends that complement the theme of your room.
Now, lastly, let’s organize those accessories. Use towel racks for hanging your scarves. Have two installed on the inside of your closets.
As for your jewelry, belts, sunglasses, and everything else, they can be stored in open boxes, cups, jars, or hung on screwed-in hooks.
Cabinet Shopping
Now that you know how to organize, let’s find you the best wardrobe, cabinet or drawers for your fashionable items.
A basic wardrobe is the quickest way to have clothing storage. This typically comes with a frame, rail, and a shelf. The more decorative types come with more drawers at the bottom of the wardrobe.
The armoire, on the other hand, is the more ornate version of the basic type. Most of these are made of durable wood. They have the basic parts of a wardrobe plus other options such as adjustable rods and shelves.
Pick the wardrobe that suits your room from our long line of wardrobe options here.
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Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017
L’Arc King Upholstered King Bed from the Deco Collection of Fine Furniture Design was aptly framed by the pops of orange all around.
How do you feel around the color orange? This hue is an energetic and strong color because, to begin with, it is the fusion of two powerful colors – red and yellow. No wonder, orange is attention-grabbing which is why it is often used in ads.
People look at orange and they feel suddenly happy, bright, and uplifted. Too much of it and it can be overwhelming, too. Just like purple, this bright and standout color is a controversial one. You either love or hate it – there are no gray areas or feelings for it.
So how do you use orange so that you won’t appear vulgar or blatant?
It is crucial that you understand how the feelings associated with orange are not universal, meaning, culture and other factors also play a role in how you perceive this color.
The way you perceive orange also plays a role in how you are going to successfully use it in your home. If orange is linked to autumn then, in your mind, you will feel positive feelings about it. It could be inadvertently linked to activities done during the holidays.
Orange can both be energetic yet spiritual. If there is one universal thing about orange, it is that it almost always become the center of attention. This is a color that is definitely begging to be looked upon.
Orange Interiors
Just imagine carrot-colored area rugs or apricot bathroom tiles – all these achieve a reputation of being retro-chic. Are you going to be in when you decide to use orange at the end of this year?
Oh, absolutely. Just try not to think of this exciting color as something that you should avoid. Use it, instead, to your advantage.
Orange + White
Just like lime green and banana yellow, if you do paint your walls with a vibrant color such as orange, of course, every activity there will be equally vibrant. Don’t let this color make you overexcited, though, as it can be toned down to compliment other color schemes.
The most basic way of doing this is to opt for the simple combo – orange and white. Time to break up those orange carpets with white details then keep repeating the look with white cornices and whitewashed woodwork.
If you like the idea of having an orange accent wall, then be sure to keep the other three plain. Break up this look by placing whitewashed cabinet right in front of that exciting accent wall.
Not too many people decide to use orange in their bedrooms but should you do so, be sure to use white linen and mix with orange and white pillow covers. White and orange drapes also work well in a more relaxed environment.
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Orange Living Room
An awesome way to use orange is for it to add the necessary warmth in an otherwise cold ambiance. Just imagine a reception room with an orange accent wall – it’s like screaming welcome, we love having you here!
Predominantly white living rooms badly need a breath of energetic orange. Mid-orange tint should do the trick and should be amazing enough to create a little excitement in any boring space. Add natural light and you can even get away with two orange accent walls.
Twin Tone It
‘Tired of using orange as mere accent color? Then you’re one of the bolder few. Go ahead and use it alongside other vibrant hues such as yellow and red. Mid-orange walls work well with sienna ceilings just as yellow ceilings also work with a single orange wall.
Orange Details
Now, down to the details. Your guest bedroom, for instance, can be the home for orange, brown, and gray hues. Orange will dominate, of course, especially when you use it at the center of the activity such as when it is an area rug or a lampshade.
Detailing works for chairs, too.
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Friday, November 17th, 2017
American Leather Living Room Astoria-Sectional: The lighter walls provide the perfect transition to the upcoming winter season. The neutral shades all around it point to the change that is about to take place.
Colder conditions are right around the corner so this is the time to prepare your home for the sub-zero temperatures. There are so many things to do and check so here is a short checklist –
Once you’ve done all of the above, it’s time to set up the design for your home as you subtly transition from fall to winter.
Winter Colors
Here are five suggestions on how you can expertly do this transition. These colors will match the wall paint colors, home furnishings, wallpaper, and other design elements. You can be stylish both fall and winter as you choose these hues.
First, light blue colors such as turquoise and sky blue are favorite tones for winter decorators. Create a more spacious room as early as fall then just wait for the season to transition.
These light blue hues also blend well with greens. Vibrant turquoise and pale blue tones are trendy colors for fall and winter because they add freshness and they also look great with other paint colors. Green and sky blue are also amazing hues to choose from.
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Comfy Textiles
Find soft accessories complete with the most comfortable cashmere, flannel or wool sheets. Cotton quilts are the star of winter interiors. You can opt to have them draped at the back of the sofa if you intend to use them in the living room or just spread it all over the bed when you want it to keep you warm throughout the winter nights.
Knitted stuff are also default decorative elements during winter. Instead of the usual weaves used during fall, slowly transition to cable-knits.
There are many forms of textiles which would look great this upcoming winter. Faux fur is a form that’s amazing when used on seats. Sheepskin rugs also offer awesome warm underfoot.
Timeless Wood
During cold weather, it would be useful for your home to have wood elements. These offer the much-needed warming effects. Wood panels and flooring create a warmer impact more than any other design element, however, you can also swap the wooden elements with a mere tree stump if you’re feeling artistic. This is a simple rustic solution that’s easy to create.
Offer warm beverages to everyone as you also gather around the fireplace. Of course, it would be lovelier to watch the flickering wood.
Speak of fireplaces, this is one of the most amazing places to socialize at during fall to winter. A fireplace is a natural focal point so you won’t even have to try hard to create a statement. Now all you have to worry about is how to create your own style and patterns using this awesome piece de resistance.
Light Up with Candles
What could be warmer than the flickering light given off by candles? Candles are especially calming and their glow offers a romantic but at the same time, a festive element to your design.
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