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Friday, April 27th, 2018
Thomasville Home Office Safari Desk Chair
When talking about Safari theme, it is more common to conjure visuals of a birthday party where the celebrant is surrounded by cartoon lions, elephants, crocs, and more. The main color palette is also brown or any shade of yellow. It is also fairly common to see Safari outfits in khaki and depictions of swamps and the African Savanna.
While it is always a great idea to hike and visit forests and spending a night around the campfire, you cannot always have this theme with you without wishing for the toilet or cooked meals. The sounds that wild animals make are also a wonderful addition to any hiking activity but these are not sounds that you would want to hear day in and day out.
Safari themes often include patterns, textures, and lots of colors. The design elements harmonize with nature since the design is nature itself. Be sure to embrace the African influence as you mix it with other designs like the Old World European theme.
So, if you’re enamored with this African setting and would want to take the aura home with you, then here are some tips to set up a Safari-inspired home –
Animal Prints Galore
The best way to begin is to take a careful look at your walls. These need to have a lot of visual activity. Start with Safari wallpaper designs. The best designs are animal prints such as the zebra, leopard, cheetah or giraffe print.
Use the colors that you see in these prints as a guide to creating the visual feel of your Safari theme. Pick the wall colors that will match the furnishings that will also be brought in. These hues are those that are commonly seen on the African continent such as golds, Sienna, burnt orange, rust, browns, and beige.
The fabrics that you will also see come in browns, deeper shades of red, yellows, black, and orange. You will also see deep blues, pink, greens, and this year’s Pantone Color of the Year – purple.
Children’s bedrooms are going to be more exciting as you install wallpaper animal paw prints, cute pastels, and anything else that depicts the Safari land.
Another way to use animal prints is to lay out a leopard or tiger rug on the floor. Especially when you’re using this in the bedroom, make sure that the colors are coordinated from the ceilings to the walls and all the way down to the floor.
To be unique, you could pick shades of green as accents when you have a chiefly gold color palette. Walls that come in lighter color would go well with animal print furnishings. You can also use darker colors when you have already used neutrals on the architectural features.
Potted Plants and Palms
The African savanna may be dry but it is definitely not unexciting. You can add a pop of color to your African-inspired home by bringing in potted plants. You can also use bamboo as a decorative element. You can also add real palm trees and some stick leaves up on your curtain rods. If you’re feeling up to it, you can also add plastic vines on the canopy of your four-poster bed.
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Accessorize with Safari Elements
These are elements that will complete the Modern Safari look that you’re trying to achieve. Any African-themed home requires figurines which will help sustain the calming nature of the place. Just like the color bases for the rest of the design elements, your figurines can also come in earth tones, ceramics (painted or not), purple, golds, etc.
The lampshade can also serve as an effective decorative element in an African setting. Add some fake bear or antelope heads and you’re done.
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Thursday, April 26th, 2018
Uttermost Accessories Music Notes Metal Figurines
Learning the concepts that make music rooms a blast will help you a lot in creating good music and also in keeping peace with your neighbors. The room that you use for this purpose needs to be carefully chosen. Decide how this space will be utilized – whether for practices, recordings or performances.
Choose the Right Location
Just like when you’re constructing any other room in your home, you need to carefully select the location for your music room. Again, the purpose of this room will help you select the best spot for the music room.
As soon as you have chosen the room, you will need to plan what major remodeling tasks will be done. Will walls be removed or repainted? Will you replace the current materials on your flooring? Ask your contractor about how you can soundproof this room. Ask this prior to installing the lighting and bringing in the furniture.
When you will use the room as a performance space, then this will definitely be used by several people. For this purpose, you can choose a room that’s at the back of your house so that there is less noise coming from the street and, at the same time, you also do not disrupt your neighbors.
The basement is a wonderful choice for a sound studio or a practice room. This is space that allows you to better control the sound. Pick a windowless basement so you won’t have reflective noise.
Acoustic Solutions
Another thing that you need to consider are sound and acoustic setups. Remember that music is all about having the right sound so you need to assess the level of sound transfers in the room that you have chosen.
Block sound so that it won’t leave the room neither should sound outdoors travel in. Ensure that the room’s acoustics are at the best levels. Noise reduction should be your primary objective.
Another acoustic solution is to note sound-absorbing materials. Sound absorption enhances acoustics. The sound becomes much clearer when the furnishings are able to absorb some of the sounds that usually echo off surfaces.
The hardest surfaces include concrete, tiles, and hardwood. Doors and glass windows are also considered hard surfaces.
Other materials that muffle sounds are area rugs with padding, insulated curtains, potted plants, heavy draperies, acoustic ceiling tiles, and Mission chairs and couches.
Another acoustic solution is to be aware of sound diffusion. This is all about balance and putting a limit on the sound absorbing elements that you install in the music room.
Sound absorption isn’t always your go-to solution. Too much of it and you end up having a muffled sound. This is what’s referred to as acoustically dead. At times, it is best to worry about sound diffusion more than sound absorption.
Corners are known for their reflective properties. If you have acoustic tiling, foam pads, carpeting or rug, then you won’t have to worry too much about acoustic concerns. If you don’t want to have the megaphone effect in your music room, then use a bookshelf or bookcase to prevent these standing waves.
Dividers and screens can also work wonders, also adding wallpaper on both walls or placing a table, chair or fabric wall hanging right in the corner.
If you want to soundproof a recording studio, then use acoustic panels together with acoustic foams. If you have an upstairs music studio, then you can make do with a vinyl barrier right under the carpet. Insulated curtains will also help in blocking unwanted sounds.
Music Room Lighting
The general lighting needs for this room are an overhead lighting fixture (e.g. a chandelier or pendant), recessed lights to control the ambiance, direct lighting installed overhead, and LED music lights for the music stands.
You will also need spotlights and projectors if you will set up a stage in the music room.
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
Houseplant decorating does not require a green thumb. This is great news since every home requires a touch of greenery. These potted beauties have a way of livening and brightening up any room but more than these reasons, they also can filter the very air that you breathe.
Unfortunately, not a lot of people realize the importance of breathing in fresh air. Air purifiers might be easy to install and all but nothing beats the inexpensive and natural look that potted plants can offer.
There are many types of plants that are known for their air purifying capacity. These include the English Ivy (this tops the list because of its air-purifying properties as well as its elegant beauty), the rubber plant (yup, this is no joke as they emit a high oxygen level), Lady Palm (this is as tropical as tropical could Spider Plant (it may not sound too plant-y but it helps in improving the air you breathe), the Barberton Daisy (which even combats xylene, formaldehyde, benzene, and toluene), Moth Orchid, and the Dwarf Date Palm.
There are many ways to display these natural air filters.
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Ozark Bed Bench
Bench, Credenza or Cart Display
The bench or cart is the simplest way that you can display your potted beauties. These come in handy when you don’t have a lot of space to work on.
Create a lively plant shrine by adding pots of greens onto a narrow credenza or a low bench. Just imagine this Hooker Furniture Bedroom Ozark bed bench filled with lovely greens.
White Pot ‘Em
Instead of the usual clay or ceramic pots, try a different look by planting your greens in white pots. Your evergreen foliage would even look and feel more elegant as you add these small 10”x8”x6” Uttermost Accessories Oval Domes Preserved Boxwood. Uttermost’s greens fuse quality with style. It also comes with advanced product engineering which promises the lowest damage rate. Every product is shipped out to you with quality in mind.
If the white pots don’t tickle your fancy, then you can always go for geometric pots or geometric greeneries. Here’s where the Uttermost Accessories Two Sphere Topiary Preserved Boxwood comes in. it is a plant arranged with two spheres and a mossy stone finish.
It is perfect for the living areas.
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Uttermost Accessories Two Sphere Topiary Preserved Boxwood
Plant Hangers
Another way that you can decorate with potted greens is to hang them. You can either suction them to the walls or build a special indoor trellis for them. These can then be classified as wall art and easily become the piece de resistance in a living room.
They can also be hung from the ceiling and you would need plant hangers for this. Make sure that the potted plant will be able to fit into the hangers. A macramé plant hanger can be made with some cotton cords. Learn the technique here.
You can also place long, hanging plants on wall shelving. Add some of your bottle or ceramic collections to complete the look.
Vase the Branches
Sometimes, all that you need is a part of the plant. You can get a lovely vase (it’s up to you whether you’d want glass, ceramic or any other material) and place the branch of a green plant there. This should last a few days up to a week. This kind of design is perfect for the Bohemian-inspired home.
Gotta Love Those Succulents
Creating your plant corner means you have to learn about layering. Your plant sanctuary does not have to be filled with leafy plants all the time. For added texture, you can use succulents. These tiny pots can be arranged right on the floor or you can have them grouped on an open shelf.
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
What comes to your mind when you read or hear the word loft? This is often referred to as an apartment complete with a huge, open space which is converted to a commercial or building space. There are now many homes with this area, although, in residential spots, this serves more like a landing space.
The loft is often located at the top of stairs. The bedrooms then branch out from this landing. More often than not, there are also adjacent hallways.
Lofts do not come with doors and are not installed with four walls. While this is so, they still offer extra square footage that is valuable because it can be used for many purposes. Aren’t homeowners just excited with any square footage to their disposal?
So what’s the first step in making good use of this space? Here are some tips to help you get started –
Sitting Area
What nicer way is there to begin remodeling your loft than to turn it into a sitting area? Since you have limited space, you have to learn to use every inch of that square footage with function and fashion in mind.
Since this is a sitting zone, it must be an area for relaxation and entertainment. You can decorate with mirrors so that the space opens up into a seemingly more spacious ambiance. You can also create vertical dimension by drawing the eyes from the floor to the ceiling.
Use neutral hues if you don’t want this sitting area to look cramped. Layer with different shades of the base color that you used. A palette of beige or off-whites should help you expand this area. Softer hues will also help you in reflecting light throughout the space.
When you shop for chairs and other furnishings for this spot, be sure to consider the visual weight of each piece. It is best to pick out those that have a lightweight appearance. Veer away from the boxy types. Instead, invest in a glass coffee table or end tables.
Imagine these two lovely Orson Bookcases sitting in your new loft-turned-home-library. These pieces are offered by Fine Furniture Design’s Meritage Collection.
Home Library
Another great idea for a loft remodeling project is to turn it into a home library. Who says you need to have a closed space for a reading zone? The loft is the right spot to add bookshelves, comfy chairs, proper lighting, and your collections of books.
Fitting a library into a small space may be challenging but not totally impossible. Invest in open shelves which you can line up to house your books. If you’re feeling up to it, you can also have a cabinet installed with light. That glass door on that cabinet should highlight your best book collections.
Home Office
Loft space can also be utilized as a home office. You’d need a little creativity to set up this zone on your loft. You can even turn a cabinet into your home office. All you need is a low, narrow profile desk. You can then set up some shelves right above it for your books, documents, and the printer.
Try painting this spot with the color that inspires and motivates. You can use lilac, classic gray, and any shade of blue.
Craft Room
Crafts are a huge stress reliever. This is a creative space so you need to be creative as well in setting it up. It must be a space that induces relaxation and comfort.
The first item that you need to bring onto the loft-turned-craft-room is a work table. This piece must have lots of room for you to freely spread your materials.
Next, you need to set up shelves where you can keep all of your crafting supplies when they are not in use. If you must, divide your craft space into zones so you can have a different area for sewing, painting, paper crafting, etc.
The Hooker Furniture Home Office Melange Dixon Writing Desk is perfect for your craft room. It has ample working surface plus drawers to keep your crafting supplies handy.
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Monday, April 23rd, 2018
Universal Furniture Accessories The Bakery Rack 313674
People who bake can assure you that there is so much more to this activity than just producing yummy goodies. To them, baking is a means to express themselves, it can both be science and art. And with stress eating away at society, this is one activity that can relieve people of both physical (believe it or not) and mental concerns.
There are no hard rules in setting up a baker’s kitchen but there are some guidelines that can help you create that baker’s haven. If you love the smell of baked loaves and cookies, then it’s time to learn a few concepts –
Open ‘Em Up
Bakers need to have a ready access of their equipment and tools and so it could help if you set up open shelves for those canisters of sugars and flours as well as the mixers and the baking pans. Open shelving also helps in visually presenting what’s taking place in a kitchen.
Shelving is also proof that the baker is an organized person. It’s up to you on what shapes and colors you would use or what theme you would want to follow in this part of your home.
Cookbook Display
Bakers need to follow recipes because the procedures need to be exact. Standardized recipes help bakers and cooks attain success in terms of taste and even visual presentation.
Most bakers also love collecting cookbooks as well as printouts of recipes from the internet. These, again, require organization as well as efficiency so it would be best to put these in a specialized cabinet. The ideal setup is for the cookbook gallery to be placed right next to the workstation. This facilitates easy acquisition of the books once they are needed.
Roll On, Roll Out
It would also help that you set up solid surface countertops. Baking requires a lot of kneading and rolling as well as working with chocolate. Marble surfaces (especially when they are chilled) keep pastries and dough from sticking. This is an effective way to avoid adding too much extra flour to the dough.
And the Spotlight’s On
Any baking show fan would attest to the importance of lighting when it comes to baking perfection. Whether you will utilize natural or artificial light, it goes without saying that lighting is an important element of baking.
Bakers need a baking studio and since it’s a studio, it must be well-lit. Remember that all lights have colors. LED lights and the sun cast a bluish light while lamplights cast a yellow illumination. If you want that buttercream to remain white under lighting, then be sure to shy away from fluorescent lighting which could give it a greenish tint.
Be consistent when it comes to your lighting especially when you would light your baker’s racks. The baked goods should be presented in a clean and consistent manner. You must also learn to control the lighting intensity. No bakery is over-lit so if the sun shines directly on your racks during the day, then consider hanging some shades or curtains.
Do not forget the production area as you set up the lighting design. Evenly lit zones should become the work areas.
All Focus on the Oven
GE appliances has shared how to set up a wall oven. Before you get started, locate the main circuit box in your home. Find the oven breaker and take note of the amperage. The oven must not exceed this number.
Of course, you must measure the cutout dimensions prior to bringing in the oven. Remember that ovens could easily weigh over 200 pounds so ask for help, just to be safe.
For the rest of the wall oven installation procedure, read here.
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Friday, April 20th, 2018
Accessorize with this industrial Uttermost Accessories Nakul Industrial Wall Clock 06449.
Industrial design rooted from the need to have safety and efficiency in terms of architecture. Just recently, this style has become iconic insomuch that people rushed to search for old buildings such as warehouses and factories. This sudden demand for industrial spaces welcomed the trend for industrial chic.
The first industrial structures, these days, are many sought-after locations for weddings, company events, and other such occasions. These structures were, of course, originally meant to protect workers and house machines. Yet people are not deterred by the aging columns, distressed walls, and old pipes; each buyer seems to be able to see the stories that are represented by the imperfect buildings.
A Short History
The late 1700s were the years when the first industrial structures were built. These were meant to be utilized as working structures. But with the advances in electricity, engineering, and architecture, these have long since been used for more than their utilitarian value.
Industrial structures originally have zero frills. These were, after all, buildings that are supposed to facilitate work. Fear of fire became prevalent during those years, too, that flat roofs were recommended and owners were discouraged from constructing attics.
This unfinished, raw look is what now characterizes the beautiful industrial chic homes of our time. Exposed bricks, ductwork, and pipes are all but common features in industrial chic homes.
By the 1900s, bigger spaces were needed because of the advent of new energy sources. Steel and concrete then became the new go-to materials for industrial buildings. These structures are now more in line with what you see as an industrial home today.
Fine Furniture Design’s Cachet Collection sits perfectly in this industrial building.
Old Factories, New Homes
Majority of industrial buildings have no walls to block natural light. These are, therefore, easily repurposed as Lower Manhattan and New England homes. It was during the late ‘60s and ‘70s when these spaces were renewed and were reclaimed by artists due to their abundant lighting.
Interior designers have long since caught up. They have successfully glamorized industrial chic because of its renewing and reusing characteristics. The defining features of such homes are now the open lofts as well as the exposed structural details.
Industrial chic is one of the few designs that can perfectly blend with any style. It can be traditional, modern, rustic or elegant. Industrial chic is not cold but neither is it too warm. This is the right style that effortlessly strikes a balance.
Remember to include elements such as metal, bricks, and reclaimed wood in your industrial chic home. The very building which your home is was made to celebrate perfect lighting, open floor layout, and accommodate large social hubs.
Industrial chic can also be masculine once the steel, concrete, and bricks are not softened. The steady rise in industrial chic space demands has risen up with the ever-rising concerns for gender neutrality. It is now easy to see neutral elements such as Edison bulbs, reclaimed wood flooring, ceremony altars, factory windows, and doors.
Other Industrial Chic Key Traits
Industrial chic is all about proudly displaying the building materials that were used to construct the building. Loft apartments, commercial spaces, and modern homes make use of these past utilitarian spaces.
The warehouse look proudly shows the exposed ducts and pipes and other such raw elements. It is also common to see metals on walls as a feature of an industrial chic home. Those who long for this look may also incorporate metallic furnishings. Polished metals as shelves, as well as feature metal brackets, are features that you can also use.
It is also okay to combine metal with wood surfaces. You can see a plethora of this fusion throughout the more subtle industrial chic homes.
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Thursday, April 19th, 2018
Hooker Furniture Home Office Modern Romance Writing Desk
Interior design has evolved through the years but one staple remained – the black and white combo. If you choose to live with a monochrome palette, then you’re one of the very few who are taking the plunge. The monochrome palette is not for everyone, this is certain but there is no denying the appeal that this offers to any home.
Monochrome décor is all about choosing a single color which will serve as the foundational hue. This single color family is used on every wall, surface, and space. This does not mean that the space is bathed in one color. Stunning monochrome design is all about using different tints or shades from the same color family.
So, do you think that you have what it takes to set up a monochromatic-themed home?
Monochrome Benefits
If you’re one of those who are confused about which color goes with which, then having a color palette that’s already decided for you is the way to go. Black and white are considered achromatic, meaning, they can be included on any monochrome palette that you choose.
Another benefit of the monochrome palette is that you’re working with the same hue but with slight variations. These colors, therefore, work effortlessly altogether. If you want tints of the same color, then mix it with white. Create shades by mixing your chosen color with black.
Decorating with a monochrome palette is also easy. You practically take the guesswork out since you no longer have to wonder whether the pieces would work well with each other. You can then turn your attention to the incorporation of details like shine, texture, depth, and shape.
Achieving balance is also fairly easy. Just define the mood that you would want to evoke then create the colors according to those moods. More design probabilities also open up to you. You will soon discover that there are more textural and color variations to play with. Before you know it, you have already created an amazing space which you have just dreamed up for so long.
The Neutral Bathroom
Creating a relaxing and tranquil bathroom is not that easy when you also want it to be functional. You need to learn balance early on. Try installing black moldings or drop-in black tiles. These can be used on glossy walls or a field of white. Brick walls would also be perfect.
If you want to create a more dramatic look, consider setting up a feature wall made of glass tiles (again, colored black). A black flooring is also great for a chiefly white bathroom suite.
Bold Monochrome Kitchens
White or black kitchens are able to remain relevant for years. This is also true with fittings and fixtures in the same color family. Don’t be afraid to go all out on your black or white splash back.
The Seasonal Neutrals
Black and white fusion is a style that can be used all-year-round. This is especially the case when you use patterns. Geometrics have been hot for the longest time. Victorian tiles also have a classic look that is great to pair with geometric shapes.
Monochromatic Downsides
There are also disadvantages in opting for a monochrome palette. First, you might feel confined by this theme. Refrain from imploding and excluding other interesting colors. It could also be difficult to create contrast if you’re not able to mix the right tints or shades with your chosen color. You need to be highly creative to make monochromatic style work.
People who use muted colors also tend to mutate towards blandness. It can be a bad thing when vibrancy is already limited. Remember that you can be subtle while still being visually interesting.
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
Black and leather go elegantly well. Featured here is the Hooker Furniture Living Room Conner Club Chair.
If Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2018 is UltraViolet, PPG also announced their preferred color which is black, more specifically, Black Flame. PPG is no less than a global paint supplier that also supplies industrial materials and coatings and it has given its nod to this deep, dark color.
You may immediately think that black is the very absence of all colors but when you take another look, it is a shade that has a lot to offer. Experts love this new ink shade because it is soothing, intimate, and modern.
Black is definitely back and many interior designers have become more addicted to it.
Black isn’t just that single accent wall anymore. The dark wall has now joined other interior design alterations. But before you learn about the other dark elements, here’s a toast to the –
Classic Black Wall
Many designers are comfortable with white walls. This is their go-to wall. These can open up rooms and make them appear airier. White can also make a home look cool and crisp. Designers also do not have to worry about what to pair it with.
Sure, black is not a hue that you would excitedly go to when you’re out to design a home. But this is the year to reconsider. It is trickier to handle but there are guidelines that can make you an expert in no time.
When you’re using a black accent wall (or have decided to paint all four walls with this dark shade), then you have to make sure that the room has plenty of light. The room has to have wide, open windows for you to have a bright room but if you have limited wall openings, you should rethink your decision.
When painting your walls with Black Flame, make sure that you’re ready to embrace the modern, elegant look, though. Its crispness may not look as elegant in a traditional home. If you want to go classic, then use the black and white combo.
Use the single black wall for smaller spaces. Painting just this one wall brings about a more dramatic look without the room being enveloped in darkness. Dark hues make space recede but with just one dark wall, the room will be visually enlarged.
Another key to making black walls look fabulous is to make sure that the stuff they frame do pop from the backdrop. All this means is that you should bring in furnishings that have a lighter or bolder color compared to the walls. With darker stuff brought into an already dark space comes an imposing, dark, cave-like zone.
Bernhardt Interiors Bedroom Drawer Chest 375-115: Black and patterns galore.
Black Is Universal
Everything else about the color black is universal, meaning, it is not that difficult to pair it with other design elements. Black may be the deepest hue but it has the power to create a serene atmosphere. Black can be an exception to the dark-color-smaller-space notion. It is up to you, though to create a seemingly infinite space with it.
Combine black with mirrors to create depth. You can also pair it with playful colors to create a gorgeous space.
Black and wood also match perfectly. They are best used in ethnic style and even Chinese design. It is fairly common for Asian interiors to feature black and wood. Even black complements leather and fur which are both elegant pieces to use inside a bedroom.
If you want black to dominate your interiors then you should learn to balance it with bright accents. Use carpets, drapes, paintings or cushions to achieve this. Accentuating colorful paintings is as easy as hanging them on a black wall.
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Tuesday, April 17th, 2018
Be sure to disassemble the Cambrion Occasional Wall Bookcase (24″) and other such furniture prior to moving day.
Moving home incorporates many tasks. The closer you get to the moving day, the easier it could be to lose your momentum. This is a shocking truth for so many people, even the most organized ones. This is why you have to find an experienced professional moving company which can help ease the stress during this time.
Here are some things that you need to check out before the actual day –
Utility Company and Insurance Provider Notification
You need to inform your insurance provider as well as the utility company of the date when you’re supposed to be moving. This heads up is so they can discontinue the service that’s provided at your current address. You also need to inform them of your current address.
Read the meter right on the moving day. Pass this to the suppliers so that they will be able to send you your final bill.
Forward Post
You also need to inform the postal company regarding a mail redirection. Have your mails forwarded to the new address. If not, then arrange a day when you can pick up the post right from the postal office.
Plan
Most movers offer furniture disassembling. If you require this service, then be sure to mention it beforehand. Have this service included in your quote. The appliances must also be professionally disconnected. Such appliances include the driers and washers.
Proper disconnection will ascertain that no water leaks will result. The mover can make sure of this for you or they can hire a third party to finish this task.
Next, clean your home. Just because you have been busy packing in boxes doesn’t mean that you’ll just leave the house unclean. Also, cleaning prior to the moving day will help reduce the stress that you’d feel during the D-day.
Remove all wall-mounted things. Uninstall all drapery rods, paintings, and towel bars.
Don’t forget the keys. The moving day can get so demanding that you end up forgetting the keys that you’re supposed to leave for your buyers. And just as important as these keys, you also need to organize the boxes for your records and other important documents.
Don’t get lost during the moving day. Be sure to memorize the route and to plan how you would travel to that destination. As much as possible, use a route that does not have too many low bridges or sharp corners – remember your removal company that will use a large truck.
Be sure to organize the boxes according to the rooms wherein they will be unpacked. You can either color-coordinate or label the boxes. Organizing before the movers arrive is another good way of keeping unnecessary stress at bay.
Go through the boxes one more time before you tape them up. This is so you know that you’ve packed all the things that you need. Take note of the things that could break or spill.
Moving Day Checklist
Now, here’s a checklist that can make your moving day a lot simpler –
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Monday, April 16th, 2018
Wesley Allen Bedroom Woodley Day Bed 4185
If you’ve fallen in love with the red-brown metal with a shiny coat, then you probably have a few copper pieces in your home. The year 2017 was a huge year for this type of metal that’s mined in open pits. The world of interior design isn’t quite finished with this charming metal just yet. So don’t be surprised if you will see a glimmer or two of copper accents this year.
Copper has been used in home and building décor for thousands of years. This is an element that’s a known conductor of electricity. But it’s not just a piping or wiring material. It is so malleable and it offers a lovely red-orange shine when properly polished that it can transform interior design in a snap.
The Copper Kitchen
It is still fancy to decorate with farmhouse faucets as well as stove hood vent. The shiny rose finish is what makes this metal an awesome addition to your kitchen. And what’s a kitchen without the polished pots and pans, right? Have them all on full display.
These pots are no longer just functional, they also become decorative in the process. These pieces effortlessly give your kitchen a rustic look. Just make sure that you maintain the gleaming finish so that the style stays, too.
But don’t just limit your kitchen to just the copper pots, pans, and faucets, though. There is a lot more to copper than just these stuff. You can also go further with a copper-colored sink. You can also use copper-clad glasses, mugs, decanters, and corkscrews.
Copper kettle, anyone? Do away with the stainless steel and go for something more exceptional.
Remember that each piece is timeless but if you want copper to be the star of the show, then have a copper countertop installed. You will have the benefit of having a bacteria-free countertop since copper is biostatic. This unique countertop is sure to become a vivid complement to the décor in the kitchen (or even the bathroom if you’re using tiles).
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The Copper Pendant
Quality lighting has the power to make or break a home’s design. The initial step in looking for the best lighting for a home is to decide which kind of lighting fixture to install. More and more homeowners are buying pendant lighting because of their beauty and versatility.
Pendant lighting can be used in either contemporary or traditional homes. This is the perfect accent to cap the look in a room. It can be hung high or low and it has a lot of options.
Copper pendant lighting is best in illuminating areas that need concentrated lighting. It is not harsh to the eyes because it is both decorative and easy to look at. Even the moodiest room will look attractive with any copper pendant.
If the pendant light is a little too decorative for you, then you can also opt for the glow of the bedside lamp. The copper-inspired table lamp can be placed on a dining room buffet, by the bedside, and the living area.
The Copper Accents
If you long to give your space a dose of style that is far from overpowering, then copper can be your go-to element. You can add some glossy, copper candelabra or some copper terrariums. What about a metal-inspired pillow?
Copper can make your room appear more stunning. Just incorporate a copper accent or two. A lot of copper pieces isn’t good, too, as they could make the room look like a metal shop. Use some copper wall décor such as pressed tiles, plaques or some copper-lined mirrors. These will surely bring out the warmth in the room.
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