Archive for September, 2010
Nursery Décor For A Comforting And Peaceful Environment
People see home decoration very similar to an entertaining but expensive game. Baby rooms are certainly a challenge since the decoration needs to be both beautiful and not quite permanent because the baby will soon outgrow it.
This is why a mother has to consider certain aspects when she tends to get carried away and overdue certain aspects from the décor of the little one’s room.
It is common sense to want the nursery to look delicate and dedicated to accommodate the sweet nature of your baby. It is natural also to get the best of comfort for the little one.
Small Bathrooms Call For Cute Design
Many consider the design of the bathroom as one of the biggest issues, when it comes to decorating. In case your bathroom is small, the issue looks like a real problem.
Many designers are advising to take a look at the bathroom area, before starting anything. Simply go and feel the area. If your bath is going to be very small, choose classical design.
This bathroom looks spacious thanks to the right details, involved in the decorating process. Wood isn’t the common material, when it comes to bathrooms, but in this case the wood is a classy accent; therefore place some wooden accents in your bath. Mirrors are absolute must have, for they are creating more space.
Bizarre Architecture Or Buildings As A Piece Of Art
Sometimes a home is not a home so much as a piece of art. Or a building it is the way that it is … well, just because! Often there are buildings constructed simply to give free reign to the vision of the architect, or as a piece of symbolism or simply because nothing like it was ever made before!
We take a look at some amazing, wacky and downright bizarre creations that are so striking as to be memorable –
This is supposed to be a guest house; the Crazy Hang Nga Guesthouse Vietnam, which we found at the Art History Archive site. Now this one irresistibly brings to mind visions of the Skull House in Phantom comics that one used to read so avidly as a kid. Imagine anyone being very interested spending a night here? As to what the giraffe is doing there; is not quite clear!
There are some pretty interesting examples of strange architecture here. But the most bizarre among them was this upside down house, which represents the Communist era and the state of the world. Supposedly some tourists even experience dizziness and nausea when walking through the structure. Notice how the curtains also seem upside down and it looks as though part of the foundation was also uprooted in casting the house on its head.
Add An “Animal Side” To Your Home Décor
Unleash the wild animal within! Let it romp around the home, don’t leave anything untouched, be it the drawing, living room, bedroom or even the bathroom. Yes! Animal prints are in vogue.
They are back and are the latest fashion rage. They are the flavor of the season and are visible in fashion ensembles and accessories and now as a vital part of the home décor.
Animal prints are being used in almost every aspect of home décor, rugs, upholstery, curtains, bed linen, accessories, stairs and even the bathroom.
The Trend Says Go Green With Kitchen Appliances
The kitchen and the huge amount of time we spend in there is surely part of our way of consuming resources and living our life.
The cooking, eating, food processing and storing is responsible for a large part of our carbon footprint on the world’s existence and kitchens are the places where we can make a difference.
The dishwasher is an invention that every woman is thankful for but choosing a class A + of energy one will make sure you consume less water and the time of dishwashing is reduced as is the energy consumption.
Bring Fall Into Your Lovely Home
Autumn is right around the corner and the beautiful colors of autumn should definitely find a place in your home décor. Here are a few aesthetic ways of bringing the nature into your home and making it look lovely.
Sandy tones meet mild yellow. To some this may sound like a dull combination of colors, but clean furniture lines and the right accents in warm tones will bring life to your living or drawing room.
These lovely baskets come with a colorful twist and are practical accessories. They not only add a chic factor to your bathroom or bedroom but are very practical too.
The Trendy Colors For Accessorizing Your Home
Decorating is all about the right details and elements. Therefore, here are few tips how to decorate your home in trend and with style.
The recent tendencies include the so called mod-mocha trend. The trend is inspired by the chocolate, but this time not as a food but just as a luxury item.
Chocolate and mocha are the right colors for a lavish home décor. In case your home is small, just add furniture in chocolate palette.
It is creating an atmosphere of intimacy in the home interior.
Another good item to consider is the good old rug. Choose a retro-styled rug and make sure it contains geometrical elements, for they are super modern in the contemporary design.
The so called Optic rug by Rug Market’s Mod Squad collection is the right accent for you, in case you have a large living room.
Walk In Closet – The Dream Of Most Women Alive
Neat rails, shelves and drawers full of clothes and accessories exactly the way a woman wants them to be, are a dream. Each time, when most women open their closets, all they can do is to not groan looking at the loaded shelves and packed clothes’ rails. It can be quite frustrating to look at overflowing shelves and wonder where the exact dress or accessory that is needed for the evening is hidden.
Walk-ins can be such a boon. A walk in closet though practical is a luxurious indulgence in terms of both space and budget. A walk in closet is truly like a dream come true.
The latest modular walk-in-closets from Dedalo of IMA are a fantastic combination of wardrobes and lockers along with writing desks and library furniture. They work beautifully to make the most of bedroom spaces. In fact, the whole bedroom can be easily and aesthetically designed around these modular pieces. They are practical and very easy on the eye too.
Besides using modular walk in closets, one can opt for custom designed closets to suit one’s taste and needs. With many finishes and looks to choose from, designing and building the dream closet can be quite an interesting task at hand.
30 Modern Sofa Designs To Spice Up Your Living Room
The concept involving the usual modern sofa designs have been changed over the years from the one of strict furniture to the delightful way of surprising guests and decorate a room.
The couch has been twisted and turned, forced into a spectacular evolution, creating the original way of interpreting the most common piece of furniture so it will amaze at the first sight.
Here are 30 modern sofa designs both unusual and completely ready to redefine the concept of modern sofa.
1. Morfeo
This is one of the amazing sofa designs made with polyurethane resin and has an elastic fabric covering. It features head lamps on both sides and a fold out bed complete with mattress. The lamps on the sides are adjustable and great for reading.
Designer Site: domodinamica
2. Abaco Loveseat
This ultra modern leather loveseat is made by Italian designers and with Italian leather. The Abaco has height adjustable headrests and seats one or two people. This piece would look good anywhere.
Designer Site: eroomservice
Want A Bookcase? Build Your Own
Building a bookcase isn’t difficult and doesn’t require any special skills.
The experts are advising you to choose well the right wood. The most common wood is the birch veneer plywood, for it is perfect for this matter. Mahogany is also an option, for it costs less.
The first step is to build the base. Do it out of 1x or 2x lumber. The depth also should be well measured. It has to be 1 1/2 to 2 in. less than the depth of the bookcase. Continue with the measuring as you consider the height that should be 1/8 taller than the baseboard molding.
