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Curtain Fabric & Finials in Window Décor
Window décor is fast catching up as a quick fix way to instill freshness to your interiors. And what better way than curtain fabric and finials to achieve this. Here are some tips on how to dress your windows right.
Size of the room
The color and texture of the curtain fabric should be your first priority while planning your window project. Curtains take up a sizeable amount of visual space and hence it becomes imperative to choose the curtain based on the size and color of the room. Accordingly, for a small room it is prudent to choose light textures and pastel shades on curtains. Also it is preferable to include sheers or similar materials that allow more light into the small room. For larger rooms, you can explore bold colors and prints especially if the walls are bare and white.
Proportion of the Curtain
It is the basic requirement of curtains that they be flowing. For this you need to allow generous proportions of length and width. It is not enough to just cover the window. The thumb rule when purchasing curtain fabric is that it should be at least double the measurement of the window width. Another main consideration is that they should always skim or graze the floor but never higher than that. If you are buying ready-to-use models go for longer lengths which can be hemmed if required.
Vintage Style Home Decor Ideas
People are often looking for vintage style home décor ideas especially because the vintage items make them feel comfortable. You can find such items at flea markets but it is also possible that you have some family hand-me-downs that you would like to use.
Vintage Chandelier
Not everybody is lucky enough to get a chandelier as a hand-me-down. If you want to create your own, get a hanging wire planter and add strands of beads to it. On the flea market, you might also find hanging prisms. Now all you need is a votive candle to shed light on things.
Trash and treasure
The majority of the people looking for vintage style ideas for home décor have some things that they like, but that aren’t in a perfect condition, such as incomplete tableware or a toy car missing a wheel. The good news is that you can use just anything to create wall art with a vintage touch perfectly fitted for shabby chic decoration style.
Curtains
There are only a few people left using fabric handkerchiefs. In case you are looking for vintage style home décor ideas, you should think about these pretty pieces of fabric. You could make a curtain of them; just sew them together and add rings to the top.
How You Can Pull Off a Modern Beach Home Décor
There is a lot that the modern beach home décor can do for your beach house.
You could consider vintage furnishings, a lily-pad theme and decorative floor painting.
The main point is to bring the house to a new life, to have colors and to make yourself feel good in your home.
The color palette
One of the best ideas that you can have is to use a zesty palette with a combination of lime green, brown and white with a bit of orange in it. In order to make the look complete you might want to add some vintage chairs from the 1950s that bring a special feeling to this kind of decor
Floor design
In a room one of the biggest area is the floor, so when thinking about modern décor for your beach home, you also have to consider the floor. A lot of people have geometric floors, but if you would like to have something different, think about having a pond painted on the floor.
Lily-pad pond
Retro Home Decor Fabric – Things to Know about It
The best thing about the retro home décor fabric is that you can fit it to just any era of home décor style.
It doesn’t really matter whether you look for Art Deco or mid-century modern style, the manufacturers have a collection of retro fabrics for each period.
In many cases these fabrics are exact reproductions of the prints from the given period.
Traditional décor
The manufacturers offer decorator weight fabric in a wide range of textures and prints for any given époque that you are interested in. In many cases these are different from the fabrics produced in the past because the color schemes have to please the tastes of our days and there is no point in reproducing the styles without improving a few distinctive notes.
In case you would like to use retro fabric for home décor the best thing that you could do is to study the magazines discussing vintage decoration to get acquainted with the style and the design. Then move the research to the specific shops to see what the manufacturers have to offer and what is the most suitable for you.
Best Christmas Home Decor Trends 2012
In the majority of the cases people associate Christmas with the red color scheme.
The novelty of the Christmas home décor trends 2012 is that this year there isn’t any red in the hottest color schemes.
It looks like there are other colors dominating the scene that you should consider.
Golden rush
In case you would like your Christmas to have a modern feel to it, make sure that you use the golden and black combination that looks really elegant and sophisticated. To achieve the best results you need a black Christmas tree and a lot of golden ornaments. The white and black plates with golden edges also work wonderfully.
Frozen green
The 2012 Christmas home décor trends come with something really new: the combination of lively green and frosty silver. This way you can make winter and summer meet so why not have the bright green Christmas tree decorate with silvery ornaments. Another option that you have is to have an artificial white tree and decorate it with green Christmas motifs.
Frosty patterns
6 Christmas Decorating Ideas for Dinner Tables
The Christmas dinner is usually an important family event and this is why a lot of people think about Christmas decorating ideas for dinner tables.
The main point is for the decoration to allow people to have enough space but in the same time to set the mood for the holiday.
1. Go red
One of the traditional colors of Christmas is red. Add some red plates to the table, but to be sure that you don’t overdo it, add glasses that are transparent to make the look more elegant. It is a good idea to have some simple decorations using really tall glasses filled with red Christmas tree ornaments.
2. Purple
Although usually people don’t think about purple when considering the Christmas dinner table decorating ideas, this color can make the table look really festive. Add a purple table cloth and matching white and purple plates. Some candles can make all the difference and they should be white and purple as well.
3. Make room for fruit
10 Tick-Tock Ideas
Clocks are important accessories of any interior space. In addition to utility they also double up as décor items.
Whether you are decorating a living room or a bedroom, clocks will never go out of fashion.
They are timeless pieces (pun intended) of art that will only add value to your interiors. Here are 10 innovative clock ideas you could use to enhance the look of your interiors:
1. Alarm Clocks
The old time desk clocks are popular even today. You can go for the colored varieties to add a touch of contemporary. The ones that are colored white are more in vogue and gel with any interiors than the others. You just cannot go wrong with white.
2. Classic Timepiece
These typical representatives of train stations are ideal for decorating lounge rooms and office reception areas. The whole idea is that they are maintenance friendly and come with big numbers on their giant sized dials. This makes it visible even from a distance, serving utility.
3. Retro Blends
This is a rectangular clock with a black metal frame and bold markings. This clock comes with the option of a backlit LED light which allows you to read the time even in the dark.
Perfect Accents: Easy Ways to Spruce up Your Room on a Budget
Use Rugs
Accent rugs are an excellent way to tie pieces of furniture in your room together and emphasize accessories that are worthy of visual attention. Adding an accent rug to your room can also make it feel larger or give it a cozy feeling, depending on the type of rug you choose.
To make your room feel larger, add a rug with a geometric print or a vertical stripe. If you want to make a cavernous room feel cozy, add a dark-colored rug or a rug with a horizontal stripe in warm colors. Contemporary spaces typically benefit more from one large rug and transitional and traditional homes usually benefit from multiple rugs with complementary patterns, colors or designs.
Plants and Flowers
Adding potted plants and flowers to any room in your home can instantly help to make the room feel more vibrant and full of life. While fresh plants and flowers can add a nice touch to your home, silk potted plants and silk flowers are much easier to maintain and you won’t have to replace them on a regular basis like you would with live plants.
New Trends in Interior Design for 2012
For those of you looking at home improvement, here are a few tip offs on the trends that are ruling the interior design scene.
Neon brights and pastels
When it comes to painting their home, people are getting more and more creative and experimentative. The latest trend involves clever use of a combination of bold and pastel shades. Retro patterns in pastels are the trend of the future. In addition to being cheerful it is subtle too.
Retro furniture
Furniture of the yester years is back in style. This style is slowly gaining popularity, but people are still apprehensive about it. The coming year will see more of this style. So go for it if you want your house to stand out from the crowd. The main tip is to strike a balance between the use of bold and subtle styles.
Handicrafts
Including a few handmade pieces among the accessories is catching up big time. So get those family heirlooms out and put them to good use this year. Handicrafts and antiques will be evergreen décor pieces. Adding them to your interiors will give your home a unique look. However, take care to display them with style. Do not put them all in one place. Choose a theme and stick to it. Else your house can be mistaken for a museum or worse, a curios store.
DIY Guide to Natural Home Decor
Creating a natural look within a home can easily be accomplished through the combination of hard work and creativity. In fact, many home improvement projects such as building furniture and installing decorative shelves and cabinets can lead to a finished look that is both authentic and appealing to the eye.
However, creating a natural look within a home does not mean that a person has to eliminate their electronics. Many devices such as televisions and stereos can be enhanced by furniture and accessories that help them to blend in to their surroundings. For anyone who is interested in enhancing their living spaces, the following ideas will help them to get started on transforming their home.
Tools and Skills Needed
There are several tools that every homeowner should have around their house that can make any project possible. For example, a hammer and nails can help to secure shelves, cabinets and other types of storage spaces. It is also helpful to have a power drill and screwdriver with several different attachments that can be used for any job around the house.
