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Friday, April 26th, 2019
The Hamptons style has taken the world by storm and it’s easy to point out why – just look at the airy palette, the freshness of the spaces, the beach vibes at times, and all the natural textures and you’d fall in love with it straightaway.
The Hamptons design is inspired by the décor and architecture of luxurious buildings and holiday homes in many seaside communities along the beaches in the east and the upstate Long Island habitats.
The Hamptons interiors display a relaxed setting, mostly in a coastal atmosphere, with generous helpings of seating units from couches to recliners. Outdoor entertainment areas are also abundant.
Setting up your home with this style means you have to use white somewhere – or even everywhere. Build around this hue as you add interesting decorative elements and accents with bursts of colors and textures where they’re aptly needed.
The Hamptons provide comfort, a relaxed atmosphere, elegance, and classic furniture pieces. Taupes and blues are fused with shades of white or paired with metallic and wood accents for elements like lighting.
The Anchor
Hooker Furniture Couture White
The decorating palette for Hamptons is based on the crispness of white paint in a muted sheen finish. It can be modern or classic and in both times, it is welcoming. Use Vivid White or Dulux White to achieve the Hamptons elegance. The walls are always the best place to begin using white.
Glass is widely used to cover the expansive windows. They are often edged with timbers that are painted with a semi-gloss finish. Others come in aluminum frames or dolled up with plantation shutters.
The outdoor vistas in Hamptons homes are also common and these are brought forth by the charming bay windows, oversized French doors, or the louvered glass doors.
It is also advisable to pick white finishes for the cabinets in a Hamptons kitchen. Open shelves are most welcome or those with glass panes as cabinet doors. Be true to the light-colored hue that’s ever present with marble and some natural stones. Stools and bench tops can be dressed with white laminates.
As for illumination, stick with glass and metal pendant lighting.
The Layers
CYNTHIA ROWLEY FOR HOOKER FURNITURE HAMPTONS 3 OVER 3 SOFA: Don’t stop with white.
Hamptons style can also layer with the beauty of greens, blues, and other coastal colors. And those stripes? Truly remarkable.
Hamptons flooring is almost always timber floorboards while those who would want to switch to the style but currently have a different material could use any neutral-colored carpeting.
Pale or gray undertones, whether painted, whitewashed or distressed can all serve as amazing choices for that coastal breeziness that’s required in Hamptons style easy living.
Layer with natural fiber rugs such as sisal, jute or woven cotton. Bleached wool can also be paired with timber floors. If you like carpeting more than any floor covering, go for natural tones and basic textures that make you visualize driftwood and sandy shores.
The Style
Protégé Upholstery: Distressed is also the name of the game. Here, weathered and neutral pieces perfectly frame the soft blue couch.
Protégé Upholstery: Distressed is also the name of the game. Here, weathered and neutral pieces perfectly frame the soft blue couch.
Pile the colorful cushions on top and add a bit of Chinoiserie, China blues, chintz, and coastal-inspired motifs. Textures play a pivotal part as do jute edges, beautiful linens, and piping that come in complimentary tones.
Experiment with vignettes all around your living space. The table tops are an awesome way to infuse task lighting together with plain linen shades. These can sit on top of glass or stone-based lamps, coffee table books, and china bowls.
Remember that throughout your home styling, there are blue and white hues, some light florals here and there, lace and geometric lattice patterns.
Talk of patterns, they can add a bit of personality to you subtle seaside look. Use patterns on curtains and cushions of gray or blue. Ikat and florals are also popular inside Hamptons homes.
And we’re not done yet – you can also introduce the East coast design with timber staircases and hallways. The trims must have exciting details like cornices, architraves and skirting.
A Generous Helping of Furnishings
Imitate this Hamptons look with Flexsteel Furniture.
Typically, Hamptons homes come with overstuffed seats dressed up with linen or washable slipcovers. Upholstered pieces in pale hues and stripes are also paired with side tables and sideboards that are also painted white.
If you like the look that’s offered by rattan or cane armchairs, then it’s easy for you to love the look that’s offered by Hamptons style. These materials are suitable in a relaxed and comfortable setting without sacrificing elegance.
Choose unique lamps, big sofas, and glass coffee tables. Let these pieces be inspired by the seaside neutrals, blues, creamy tones and greens. You don’t even have to worry about using the same hues, just be sure to set up colors that harmonize.
Hamptons Exteriors
The laidback look that Hamptons style offers isn’t just for indoor settings. You can also take the beach vibe outdoors by also being versatile and clean there. The key elements to consider include weathered tones and for those who like a sleeker style, deeper tones to mirror the streetscape.
There are many ways to set up the Hamptons exterior. Use the landscape as your anchor. Darker colors go with sleeker styles and in an urban habitat. The coastal home, on the other hand, is more suited with weathered and softer tones but with complex detailing.
If there is one thing that a Hamptons exterior must have, these are the weatherboards. Find the low-maintenance types which will provide the needful horizontal, clean shadow lines. You can paint or apply them over brick.
The simple rule outdoors (just like indoors) is to capture the essence of embellishments such as window trims, pillars and balustrades. Finish the look with decorative window trims.
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019
Have you ever walked through the hallways of your home and suddenly craved for change? Perhaps those white walls just don’t cut it anymore. And many of the top interior designers all over the world agree that when you feel this way, what you might need is a change of look and a different set of furnishings.
But defining your own style can be a tad difficult. Do you exude an eclectic vibe or are you more of a classic designer? Perhaps you could also be a fusion of these two? The color palettes that you pick must be the hues that make your heart skip a beat.
If you’re struggling to define your style, then you could begin by looking at different design magazines and websites. You’d find out soon that it’s easier to fall in love with different trends and designs as you’re visually assessing each one. From there, you can trim down your options.
Research Helps
The Internet offers a plethora of designs. Save the photos that pique your interest on Pinterest. Make a list of the paint colors and fabric swatches, then bring these all together with the pinned images and other samples.
Can you see a pattern slowly forming?
Tour Display Homes
Display homes are also highly inspirational. In these, you can find different themes that show the elements that you need to create a cohesive look. So if you’re wishing for something with a beach vibe, then find display homes that were designed in this manner.
Many of the display homes that you will encounter feature open space layouts. These modern, multi-function spaces are popular for guest entertainment. Many parents of young kids also prefer this so they could keep a close eye on their little ones as they go about with their tasks.
If you want to go through the traditional approach in designing your home, then find display homes with separate rooms that offer silence and privacy.
Prepare to feel the light bulb moment as you tour several display homes. Be cautious, though, as buyers are often drawn to pricey features like stainless steel appliances, the ceramic tiles, just remember that you have to look past the charm and flashiness. Check the bones of your preferred designs and be able to tell quality in just a glance.
Check out the brands that the builder used in the home. Get inspiration from the windows and doors but also be mindful of gaps, cracks or leveling issues. These should give you an insight on what to expect with a certain builder.
Be sure to trust your gut instinct. If you feel boxed in on the entryway, then that feeling won’t change if you recreate the design in your home. Comfort must be a priority at all times. Of course, don’t forget its beautiful cousin – aesthetics.
Put a Name to It
Even if you’ve mashed different styles on your mood board, you should name your developing interior design theme (e.g. Boho, Contemporary, Traditional, Minimalism, Scandi, Industrial, etc.).
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Naming your preferred looks will spur many more researches for inspiring shots. Don’t worry if you’re still in between styles – that’s fine. You can fuse two looks if you remain unresolved.
Invest on what you like (er, love) and have set aside a budget for. Now don’t forget to be practical such as saying no to glass items while there are small kids in your family.
Stop being serious and just have fun. Pin whatever catches your eye and don’t overthink it.
You Rock
Now it’s time to consider your personality, as this is a huge part of your design. Are you willing to take risks or do you want to play it safe. If you’re the latter, then you might want to look at neutral styles but if you can take bold and flashy, then, by all means, wander off from your comfort zone.
If social gatherings excite you and you invite guests over to your home, then it’s a must that you look into more seating choices. A bibliophile who just wants to curl into a ball and enjoy a good book most of her free time should have a home for her and her books.
The Humphrey Bogart Collection: For the social bee.
And if you’re starting to feel that you’re not comfortable with a certain look, then never talk yourself into it. This is no different from that pair of jeans that you thought is in but you know won’t complement your curves.
The moment that you know you don’t love something, then don’t bring it home. It’s quite rare for things to grow on you so it is best to love the design elements from the outset.
Visit High End Furniture Shops
Furniture isn’t just there to fill a void in spaces. With a trained design eye from your many design expeditions, you will now see pieces that catch your fancy and hues that elate you.
Visit our showroom and see how good design will come as a natural result of the circulatory element that’s quality furniture plus a pleasant sense of order.
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Friday, April 19th, 2019
Living Coral on Sam Moore Furniture.
What a wonderful year 2019 is, and what an amazing Color of the Year Living Coral is. Pantone’s chosen Color of the Year for the Year of the Earth Pig is the vivaciously delicious Living Coral.
Living Coral is fearless and upbeat but, looking at it, it is now a classic since it offers a Renaissance vibe. If you’re feeling up for a remodel so you could use this color for this year, then you’re not alone. A lot of homeowners are concocting ways to use this hue in their habitats.
Go ahead and liven up your home with this exciting color. Imagine different ways that you can pair it, fuse it or make it the center of all attention.
Living Coral + Gray
You can wake up to the awesome coolness of a neutral color palette as you set up a pearl gray loveseat. With light woods and off white walls all throughout, the welcoming freshness of Living Coral is something to look forward to in this setup.
Living Coral + Rich Blues
Living Coral will also blend well with royal blue. These are complementing colors that can make your space look regal. If you have dark woods and some gold accents, then what you’ll have is a dramatically sophisticated living room – or is it a bedroom that you wanted for this display of colors?
Pairing Living Coral with teal or aqua is also an alluring way to set up a beach vibe in your home. Use this color palette to make the living room or dining room more exciting.
Living Coral Going Solo
Living Coral, by itself, is already a vibrant color. So, it can manage to become a classic or modern element in any home. It can be the accent hue in a shabby chic environment or it can be the stylize a modern habitat.
You can even achieve an Asian flair with the right elements matching this lovely color. Living Coral can be used in bigger swaths throughout the room so that it stages an inviting and friendly environment.
Living Coral as Accent
Small accent pieces may be tiny but the can contribute – a lot – to the overall harmony inside a home.
Use Living Coral inside the bathroom to give it a different level of freshness. Use it in the bedroom to give a dash of bloom into that restful space. If you use Living Coral in the dining room or the living room, then you have sprinkled those rooms with tasteful art.
Color dispersion is the key to successfully using this lovely color as an accent hue. With the Pantone Color of the Year used in small amounts, you are keeping your spaces from looking too busy or confusing.
Pops of Living Coral will also provide an uninterrupted flow to the different rooms, thus, maximizing the impact of your design.
Living Coral Is Fun
What could be more fun to use in a home this year? Celebrate the beauty of interior design by choosing Living Coral as one of the stylish elements in your home. This bright color fuses the masculine and feminine energies.
In essence, you are decorating with Yin and Yang in mind or the ultimate balance. This will then become the oasis that you so badly need especially this season and the upcoming warm summer.
The Living Coral Overall Effect
Living Coral is fun. It can be the star or the relief from the overall color scheme. It can be bold, it can be the calming hue, it can be so many things for as long as you know how to use, fuse, and appreciate it.
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Tuesday, April 16th, 2019
You gotta enjoy this rustic look offered by Canadel. The warmth of the wood throughout the room perfectly framed the scenery right outside.
Rustic design is usually described as raw, bordering coarse, yet beautiful. It presents its beauty through its natural materials like stone, metals, and wood. Learn to use these materials to create a simple but charming habitat.
The philosophy behind this style is quite simple which is to set up an organic aesthetic that will flood your house with warmth and coziness.
Rustic Design in a Nutshell
The rustic color palettes often come from natural materials and sources including –
Organic Textures
Wood will always be a leading element in all rustic homes, with reclaimed wood as the ideal choice as this can offer a more natural and earthy look. The wider the floor planks, the more complementing this become to the wooden beams that serve as ceiling support.
Alder, pine, cherry and hickory are wonderful options that will show a rustic feel.
Now let’s not forget about metals. These can be incorporated into your home in many different ways. Copper pots and pans, for instance, that are hung in the kitchen will cast the needed textures in that room.
Handcrafted pieces also match this beautiful style. And don’t be confined to the usual colors of cream, browns and beiges. Rustic design can also include shades of red, green, and blue for as long as the hues balance all the other elements.
If you want to further capture the basic and distressed look in rustic homes, just leave the bigger surfaces such as floors walls, and the furnishings raw and devoid of paint.
Interesting Patterns
Since a lot of objects and surfaces are basic, you can add interest to your design by adding patterns. Buffalo checks, Ikat, patchwork, and calico are all traditional patterns used in rustic interiors. You can have these patterns on your pillowcases or area rugs. These will look even more interesting as they are surrounded by weathered elements.
Get your hands, too, on patchwork quilts or handmade stuff. Use different patterns with vibrant colors. Hang the quilts on a bare wall and you will soon realize that that wall could easily become the focal wall.
Rustic furniture pieces can also be made from reclaimed wood to reinforce the rustic appeal. And compared to traditional or contemporary pieces, rustic style does not have predictable patterns or even lines. At times, tree trunks can even be made as bed frames or dining tables. The coarseness of these materials adds to the raw yet stunning look of rustic design.
Cozy Textiles
Rustic homes often show the sturdiest fabrics which, yet again, evoke natural aesthetics. Various textiles are even placed side-by-side leading to a complex yet still stylish room.
Rustic style is supposed to appear effortless so when you use textiles, be sure to make it look cozy in the space where they are used. A faux animal rug isn’t just a rug but something that will draw the eyes towards the floor so be sure to choose wisely.
Some of the usual textile prints used are Navajo and African.
A Warm Fireplace
Just like camping isn’t considered complete without the campfire, so it is with a rustic home; minus an inviting fireplace, the home might not be perceived as rustic as the element is the chunky visual that will anchor the design itself.
White Walls
Yes, these are a great option, too. If you haven’t installed paneled walls, then your next best option are white walls. These will serve as a blank canvas for your other rustic elements.
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Tuesday, April 9th, 2019
Hooker Furniture Living Room Zen Power Recliner
What is the so-called spirit of Zen? To its practitioners, this is the spirit with which they live in peace everyday or the very spirit of Buddha. There must be harmony and an interconnection of nature with one’s life. This intuitive wisdom is the very spirit that embodies Zen.
Zen may be just a Buddhism sect but it also centers on a meditative life, hence, it can be the antidote to the stresses that modern living brings about.
So, if you’re a believer of Zen, you should live simply and naturally. You must also have the drive of mindfulness, and you must strive to be loving and compassionate.
Of all the interior design applications of Zen, it was in 2014 that some life-altering means have been brought to light. Thanks to Marie Kondo, the world now looks at decluttering not only one’s home but, more so, one’s life.
Monk Shunmyo Masuno taught about achieving happiness and tranquility by making barely noticeable shifts in one’s perspectives and habits. He advises that man should make time for quietness. Even 10 minutes, according to him, would do.
Next, the rooms in one’s home must also be arranged in a simple fashion. Again, Zen living is all about simplicity and determining the things that are not necessary. It’s all about being frugal and being contented.
Planting and tending to a small garden can also make your life more attuned with nature. Sit zazen (meditative sitting) then empty your mind of all thoughts. It could get difficult to find the right spot for meditation, hence, the garden.
Another part of Zen living is learning to switch off the things that could disturb you when you need to be alone and quiet. Don’t just erect gates for your mind, set up boundaries, like literal boundaries in your home, too. There should be a place for quiet and a place for activities.
Interior Design Applications
Apart from not letting things go to waste, another application for Zen living is to set up your home in such a way that it fosters serenity. There are simple rules to follow if you want to relieve stress even with your interior design.
Before you do anything, though, take a moment to imagine a home office where the desk isn’t cluttered or where your computer files are all organized. Imagine also the walls decorated with nothing but a huge waterfalls photograph.
Zen interior design is also not about aesthetics only. Even the smells in your home can evoke feelings of peace and balance. You can choose from a variety of scents that can calm the senses. Examples are Ylang Ylang and lavender. These scents can be used indoors and even outdoors when you’re feeling up for outdoor dining.
Use candles, fresh flowers or oil burners to bring these scents to your home.
Zen also means hearing the right sounds. Sound options that could calm the senses include –
You could also come up with your music playlist and then use that as your timer. Immerse in an even more peaceful state as you play peaceful music for half an hour or more. Don’t make the mistake of using an MP3 player or an iPod because this could distract your mind from being Zen.
Tea is also another element that you should have in a Zen home. There are different kinds of tea that have healing and calming properties. Take the time to see which ones would appeal to your taste.
Do you see an apothecary near your home? Then ask them to concoct a special brew just for you.
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Monday, April 8th, 2019
Fine Furniture Design Art Deco Collection.
There are many factors that affect the odds of a person winning the lottery but, statistically, a person’s chances of hitting the jackpot (picking the right six numbers from a pool of 49 choices) is at 1 in 13,983,816 or, approximately, 1 in 14 million.
That’s an awful lot of numbers with just one shot at winning but, hey, what if you really do become a winner, have you ever thought of how you’ll spend your money? Most people think of building their own house but what style do you have in mind?
Traditional Style
This is the interior design for people who want the classic details in their home. These are the dark, finished woods, different textures, exciting color palettes, and curvy lines. The ornate details include velvet, brocade and silk.
An exciting way to dress up your home with traditional style is to add depth, use layers, and to add a sense of dimensionality to whole ensemble. Both rustic and French country styles could fall under this style with the first being focused on stone and wood features while the other uses warmer tones of red, yellow and gold.
Modern Style
Modern is not an exact term actually but it often refers to a house that has clean lines and a basic color palette. Materials that are commonly used in such a home are metal, steel, and glass.
The furnishings in this home are also simple yet sleek. Don’t try looking for clutter here because you won’t find any (well, at least that’s the general notion).
Contemporary Style
A lot of people interchange modern and contemporary styles. But if you look more closely, you will find a lot of differences.
Contemporary interior design, in a nutshell, is a style that’s based on what’s hot right now. Modern design, on the other hand, strictly implements interpretations of the styles beginning from the 20th century.
Contemporary design is also more fluid, thus, you can be more creative on this realm. It could include curvy lines in one home whereas the next home could be more simplistic.
Scandinavian Style
This is the interior design that pays homage to the simplistic approach to life that the Nordic peoples do. The furniture pieces here are simple but all works of art. There is function for each piece, although, they remain aesthetically interesting.
A lovely offshoot of this style is the shabby chic style where white and neutral elements are also given emphasis.
Minimalist Style
This concept is getting more and more popular each year. It has elements of modern interior design with its color palettes being airy and neutral. The furnishings are also streamlined with nothing being excessive or flamboyant.
Minimalism can be defined in two words – clean lines.
Mid-Century Modern Style
If you’d like a throwback sort of look, sometime in the mid-1900s specifically the 50s till the 60s, then you could go nostalgic. Add a fuss-free look with pared down forms, egg-shaped chairs, and organic shapes.
This is a style that can easily complement any house structure.
Industrial Style
As this style’s name implies, it is a design that’s inspired by warehouses and urban lofts. You will see a lot of unfinished elements. There’s a kind of rawness that gives emphasis to wood, bricks, even the ductwork. Think of metal fixture pendants, high ceilings and old timber and you’re right at home with the industrial style.
If you’re feeling up for burst of color somewhere, then you could use abstract art or flamboyant photography to complete the look.
Transitional Style
This is getting to be more popular each year, too, because it can work for any house. This suits the homeowners who are still unsure about the eventual interior design that they would use for their place.
Transitional design could use modern elements like glass or steel while still using plush furnishings. This style also makes use of neutral colors to create a relaxed space that’s inviting and warm.
There are other styles that can make you happy when you finally win the lottery. There’s Bohemian, eccentric, Hollywood glam, Art Deco, Victorian, and many more.
Just be sure to choose whichever style speaks to you.
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Thursday, April 4th, 2019
Hooker Furniture Home Office Fleur de Glee Writing Desk
A lot of homeowners and interior designers use floral patterns in homes for the simple reason that they are lovely. While they could immediately beautify any space in your home, they could be a bit difficult to implement.
Using floral patterns in an appropriate way is the first step towards creating a unique home. Sure, everyone may be showcasing flower patterns everywhere these days (it’s spring so what could be more apt, right?), but you could emphasize the cutting-edge look that they will envy.
So what’s the secret to a lovely floral abode?
Flowers and Feelings
If you’re ready to make a bold statement this spring, then using florals is one good way to do it. Whether you’re flower shy or boldly ready to use florals, you should understand that displaying this unique pattern will improve your design scheme. Also, floral patterns evoke certain feelings.
Flowers can make anyone happy. They are outside of the usual neutral zone so you are practically picking something that makes you stand out. Being unique from the rest can be a rewarding feeling.
Now imagine pink rose patterns in your living room. These could easily create a romantic, fanciful vibe. If you add a tropical pattern, on the other hand, then you just energized the room or boosted the drama in that area.
If you want a more contemporary feel but would still want to enjoy some florals, then you could have a bold print that’s playful while still being romantic. A huge floral mural would help you achieve this.
This is all about picking the correct floral patterns for you and your home. Be sure to choose the right color, size, and type of flower that will certainly capture your personality as well as the design scheme that you have chosen.
If you want to have a more relaxing vibe that’s perfect for the bedroom, then use medium-sized florals in light and fresh tones. The bigger the floral patterns become, the more energizing they get.
Flowers and Colors
The use of floral patterns also means that you’re ready to increase the hues in your home. These patterns are especially useful when you have a neutral background to begin with.
Color is a wonderful mood booster for your mind and body. This is why the incorporation of floral patterns will add some lovely vibes into your space.
The colors will even introduce other hues that you could work with in your design. You could use any of these colors as accents or as the main hue in your design.
Flowers are Fun
Homeowners do not just want an aesthetically pleasing home. More than any reason, they want to be able to go home to a place that they could enjoy.
Flowers are no less than the perfect addition to a home that captures happiness and peace. Add the correct amount of colors and you even achieve a little playful vibe.
A Little Seasonal Lovin’
You don’ t have to let the floral design become a permanent thing in your home. This could also be a spring design that you could just enjoy for the season or even until summer.
Those temporary color bursts will surely indicate that you’re heading for warmer months, thus, you need to up the happiness in your home. The floral patterns could be introduced through colorful throw pillows or it could be the floral decorative art in the living room.
There are just so many choices to pick from.
Florals Symbolize Nature
With an endless array of inspirations for interior design, flowers are great tools when it comes to recreating the feel of Mother Earth. Surround yourself with these minimal or bold patterns and you will surely feel a happy vibe that’s difficult to ignore.
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Friday, March 22nd, 2019
Uttermost Accessories Texoma Galvanized Tin Mirror 09314
Tin is a chemical element; it’s a silvery metal when it is refined. It is known for being able to resist corrosion. It is also being used to coat other metals and as a plating on steel sheets. It is also the main material for cans.
Tin can also be combined with copper and the resulting metal is a kind of bronze. Fuse it with lead and what you form is solder. A tin compound is also a common ingredient for toothpastes as it is effective in tooth decay prevention.
A Little Tin History
The earliest records of tin dates all the way back to 3500 B.C. in what’s now Turkey. It was there that tin was first mined and then processed. The ancient metal workers used it together with soft copper which led to a more durable form of bronze. This metal was then used to create weapons and tools because they were much more durable and were able to stay sharp for a long time.
The discovery of this kind of bronze spurred the beginning of Bronze Age. This era lasted for about 2,000 years. After this, tin deposits – lots of them – were dug up in England and the traders eventually brought it to Mediterranean countries. Their source was kept secret, though, and it was not until 310 B.C. that Pytheas disovered the mines’ locations.
The Chinese and South African peoples used tin as did the metal workers of Thailand who also mixed tin with copper. By 1600 BC, bronze plows were already being utilized in Vietnam.
Fast forward to the early 1800s, Pierre Durand from France patented his method of food preservation. This was sealing food in tinplate cans. Bottles were quickly replaced by the mid-1800s and by the 1830s, alloy bearings were already being used in high-speed machinery and transport developments.
These days, tin is widely produced in Australia, Bolivia, England, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Thailand. The United States has no known major tin deposits.
Tin in Interior Design
Metallics are widely used in interior design for the last years. Gold, brass, silver, and chrome are shining supremely in homes as they are mixed and matched with every possible interior design element.
Metallics have made it to the elite in terms of style. Tin as made it to this circle as it is now one of the trends for 2019. Pinterest was bold enough to declare that tin will be big this year. The searches for this metallic material has risen to 563% each year.
It has definitely captured the hearts of many homeowners and interior designers. Touches of tin can effectively add personality and spunk in different spaces throughout your home.
If you want to use tin in the bedroom, then have it as an accent wall. Use patterns and textures to make this metal even more interesting. Create an industrial look effortlessly with this material.
Consider adding complementary materials like pewter, silver, chrome, copper, and even ceramic tiles.
If you’ve decided to use tin on the ceiling, then you can do this in your dining room or kitchen. Pick a shiny kind of tin so that light could be reflected throughout the room. This could brighten up the space as you cook food or serve the meals to your family.
Tin is an instant urban accent. It can be your corrugated, focal wall in the living room. add pops of bold hues such as orange to make the room even more interesting.
If you’re not ready to commit, full-time, to the installation of tin or any metallic sheets, then that’s fine. You could begin with the tin headboard or a tin planter outdoors. There are also tin-colored wallpapers to try first so you can have a feel of how tin will beautify your home.
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Thursday, March 21st, 2019
Fashion, art or interior design, the world today is all about showcasing your personal style. We’re now in an age where identities are shared on social media and digital photography seems to be everyone’s hobby. Individual identities are now being embraced and accepted so you have a leeway on how you would want your home to look.
Creating your home’s style is not all about living alone, being with your significant other or living with your whole family. All these factors can contribute to the style and layout of the house but, of course, at the end of the day, the homeowner tends to show his or her artistic side.
Don’t go for the looks that you see in magazines. Those are lovely to look at but there are other things that you need to consider such as practicality and functionality.
Yes, it’s not all about aesthetics.
So when you’re finding a balance between all the elements that you use in your habitat, which style do you think would suit you best? Minimalism or maximalism? Or do you favor any style in between?
Defining Minimalism
Minimalism is thisUniversal Furniture Living Room Drink Table.
Minimalism centers on empty spaces, lots of straight lines, patterns, neutral colors, some pop of bold hues, decluttered spaces, and simplicity. It means getting rid of visual noise with only the practical and useful things left.
Minimalists know how to effectively use storage units. It is not equal to having zero stuff. Minimalism only means getting organized and putting away things that are not in use and having them close by if they need to be accessed now and then.
Minimalist rooms often feature light colors or neutrals as a color palette. It’s common to see white walls with just a few wall décor. The furniture in the rooms is also basic which means there is no bulky stuff.
Plain and linear is the name of the game where adornment is kept at a bare minimum.
The bedrooms are also dressed simply with just one bedside table or a pair that’s linear. There could be a simple area rug with few books, clothes, shoes, bedding options, etc.
Living a minimalist lifestyle could also mean being able to live with less. It means owning only the stuff that the person values (so this is different for each person). What could be minimalist for a family may not necessarily be so for a single person.
Minimalism also means not being obsessed with material things or consumerism.
The Meaning of Maximalism
The Flexsteel Living Room Leather Three-cushion Sofa is perfect in a maximalist home.
Maximalism, on the other hand, is the very opposite of minimalism. This does not mean that you embrace clutter or chaos, though.
Maximalists go for bold hues, patterns, and textures. There is so much room for creativity since you have the freedom to set up a house that’s brimming with life.
Maximalist homes are dynamic and intricate. You will find an abundance of choices. The surfaces are covered with useful as well as decorative objects. Your guests will not run out of options for seating and lying.
Depending on what activities the homeowner wants to hold, no maximalist homes are the same. If one is a voracious reader, then you could find a home that’s filled with line upon lines of shelving units. If an artist owns the home, then the space could look like a studio.
Every inch of the home is utilized and there might or might not be a theme.
Could You Be Both?
You could be somewhere in between these styles. For a lot of homeowners, it might be close to impossible to maintain a totally minimalist environment especially when they have kids and pets.
For most, they just allow their living environment to grow and be as opposed to planning everything to look like a hotel room or an exotic habitat.
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Sunday, March 17th, 2019
The Flexsteel Bedroom King Poster Bed is beautifully shabby chic.
If you’ve ever appreciated shabby chic style before, what was it about this design that truly caught your eye? Are you able to recall a French country distressed piece that truly matched (or mismatched) the crockery? If this style excites you, then this spring might just be the perfect time to redress your home.
When asked to define, though, will you be able to tell what shabby chic really is? Where did it come from?
Shabby chic isn’t your regular interior design. It has a mind of its own and it is rebellious, in a way. You should learn about the philosophies behind this style so you can truly appreciate that it can offer and so you can also invest the correct furniture pieces.
Not a Shabby History
To study the origins of shabby chic means going beyond modern times.
The architectural roots of shabby chic started in the Middle Ages when a great percentage of Europe’s population had been wiped out by the plague. During this time, the lost Roman and Greek relics were being rediscovered and appreciated.
Baroque architects wanted to recreate the glorious days of these two great civilizations by building stately homes and installing monuments. It is also easy to find plum cherub and gold leaf ornaments.
By the 18th century, the Enlightenment Movement has taken over the secular world. During this time, the architects felt freer so they zeroed in on wit and humor which were a lot different from the traditional principles.
Comfort also became a priority as the backs of chairs were lengthened and then cushioned for added support. The posh Rococo curves were difficult to ignore but when Marie Antoinette was beheaded, those who loved this style went underground.
From the 1980s Onward
History wasn’t kind to the Rococo style. It wasn’t till the ‘80s when designers and architects wanted to push the boundaries of style yet again. The oldest aristocratic estates were scoured for old furniture and these pieces were eventually repurposed.
Shabby chic is also referred to, these days, as cottage or farmhouse style. This is quite similar with the French country style. It is warm, friendly, welcoming, and a style that’s not difficult to love.
Other characteristics of shabby chic are – uncluttered, textured, simple, natural (because it makes use of materials such as burlap and linen), and worn.
Of course, worn.
This is the very feature that you should strive to achieve when you want to have a shabby chic home. And when you’re able to pull this off, what an appealing home you will surely have.
Always Neutral
Okay, here’s a general rule for shabby chic – you must love neutrals. Every successful interior design project has harmony. Every element used plays a crucial part in the whole ensemble so there are elements that shine and some that are subdued.
In the case of shabby chic background, it should be neutral. Even when the shabby chic furniture is also neutral-colored, there is a certain beauty in having it blend with a different shade of yet another neutral hue.
You may also use some shabby chic pieces that are colorfully bold. If this is the case, then the neutral background would, again, serve as the perfect frame. And when talking about background, we mean features of your home such as the walls, floors and the ceilings.
Go for wooden flooring. Nothing beats this material when you want to have a shabby chic setting.
Vintage Is In
Shabby chic style is, simply put, vintage.
Take a look at these pieces from our lineup – https://www.mccreerys.com/itembrowser.aspx?action=attributes&itemtype=furniture&event=reset&wcsearch=shabby-chic
There are no limits when it comes to the accessories that you can use. Use lavish picture frames, ornate chairs with comfy backrests, and many other nostalgic pieces.
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