Archive for September, 2010
How To Turn Hallways Into A Piece Of Art?
A hallway is the linking heart of your home. Therefore, decorating the hallway means you are decorating the entire home. There are many modern tendencies for renovating the old hallways, but most of the designers are advising you to decorate your hallway in the same style you are decorating the whole house.
The difference is that hallways are also an area for storage, but this doesn’t mean it can be left without any stylish accent.
In case your home is in typical country style, decorate the hallway in the same style. Choose plain white walls, for they will open the area and give more space to the décor. Use monochrome accessories and put bold furniture. That can be a black console table, where you can store umbrellas, gym kits, bills and etc.
A mirror is also a good idea to consider, but go for big mirror, in case your hallway is small. This gives the impression of a spacey area. The classic hallways are usually created in the centre stage, so it gives the first impression to your house. Create the domino effect as you update the hallway with relaxing seating in white and black furniture.
The Right Playhouse For Your Child Universe
Children playhouse is sometimes a difficult issue to consider. The children getaway for games and relaxation is a matter of their own taste, so in case you want to purchase a children playhouse, do it as you consult with them. In case your children are little, just purchase them a different playhouse.
The designers of the playhouses often claim that the right playhouse is the house that teaches your children to discover the world in their own style. The first and the most important step to consider is the right design.
You can see many ideas at the stores, but you can create some personal elements. Make sure the house is fun and your children will love to spend their fun hours there.
Minimal Chic – A Decorating Trend For Classic Lovers
In case you are going to decorate your home and you want to do it according to the latest tendency, just go for minimalist chic design.
Actually this kind of design is so popular that recently many home designers are releasing special collections of furniture related to this style.
The minimal chic décor is not just a décor that includes simple lines and geometrical elements. It is actually a design that includes chic, style and elegance.
The first and the very important step is to start with your walls. Forget the dark colors and the wallpapers, go for neutral colors. They are perfect for all kind of rooms and moreover, they create visually more space.
Old Furniture Becoming Trendy
In case you want to keep your old furniture, this isn’t as difficult as you thought. There are amazing ideas that can turn your home décor into a vintage oasis, made with style and antique touch.
The so called retro futurism is now modern and most of the designers are trying to create furniture that represents old style into a new shape. Use your imagination and bring to a new life your old furniture – this will surely refresh the entire home interior.
Here are some ideas how to do it with, in order to create furniture that will create a new atmosphere in your home. Some experts are suggesting really easy-to-do ideas such as painting the headboard and the bedside table.
You will need furniture that it is suitable for painting, metallic paint and a paintbrush.
Create a contrast as you paint only the bedside table’s legs or the headboard with metallic paint. Blue is also an option, especially if the furniture is black. There is an amazing idea to decorate the old table.
Make sure the table is wooden-framed and choose a paint that is completely contrastive to the color palette of the room.
The Egg, Bagel And Ball As A Stool
Designer Denis Santachiara certainly thought so! Funky, fun, cool, comfortable and colorful and also surprisingly practical!
These ball, bagel and egg seating options designed by the famous Italian designer may look like something to eat or play with, but they are just the sort of things to you want to chill with family and the conversation starter you may want in your home!
Or there is the adjustable steel sheet stool that you can get in two different heights. The seating surface of the stool along with the foot rest makes this an ideal choice for a bar stool. Choose from red, black and white to fit right into any color scheme.
The Hi-Pouff is a multipurpose option – for seating, as an ottoman, and comes in a variety of different upholstery options made from colored Cordura fabric. A handle in built into the design for easy moving and portability.
The I-lari is a concept in seating that can seat a single person on several – change compositions, positions and shapes as required.
A totemic African design inspiration – this is a completely contemporary creation. This is a modular chair system in polyurethane resins cold foamed over a steel structure. It can be covered in leather or fabric as required.
Fairytale Design For Children’s Room
Creating the children’s room isn’t an easy issue. It is often one of the biggest concerns, when it comes to home decoration. In case you want to create a fairytale oasis for your children, here are a few professional advices how to do it with style.
The first and the most important thing is surely the color of the paint in the room. Most of the designers are using only neutral colors and avoiding the stereotypical colors such as blue or pink. If you go for neutral colors, you can easily draw the walls with your children’s favorite animated heroes.
This is the first reason why the children’s room needs to be in the neutral palette. Another reason to choose smooth colors is the fact that they optimize the area and the room will surely look bigger.
Providing more space to your little ones is a smart step, for they will spend most of their times in this room, so make sure they will have enough space to play and relax.
The Green And The Functional – The Right Choice For Countertops
Few years back, any kind of go-green product was looked upon as a futile attempt. I guess this reaction was mainly because of lack of awareness and a solid proof about its sustainability.
Now, the trend has changed. People have come to realize the value behind eco-friendly products and are opting out to them as a better option. I am seeing that a plethora of products are turning green these days.
A latest trend that is catching up fast is the infusion of eco-friendliness inside home must haves. Putting up eco-friendly floor, carpet, and counter tops is becoming popular and we are all witnessing a great hike in the sale of such products for the past few months.
I have no doubt that flooring is one of the most essential elements in setting up a beautiful house. This might probably be the reason why people pay great attention to flooring in particular.
Eco-friendly products are the popular choices for flooring. I notice that customers specifically ask for reclaimed wood flooring and carpets that are recyclable. These carpets come in different colors, patterns and designs. The choice is endless.
