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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Common Decorating Styles You May Want To Use

We're going to briefly look at a few design styles that have been popular through the years. Is your house up-to-date? Check out the list below and see if you have the most recent fashion trends and designing tips in your home décor.

Tradtional
Traditional:
We have to start with the standard look because it simply does not go out of fashion. Here, the look is actually furniture that arises from the Kings and Queens involving yesteryear, including early American trends and a massive amount other formally designed accents. You are looking for conventional to come through the upholstery, in the shades and window treatments and even in the highlights that are placed around the room. Traditional is really a style that is usually remarkably expensive and is served by exceptional quality home furniture.


Shabby Elegance: Who's to convey that this is not among the best methods of decorating. The design is that of chic, includes light colored walls and home furnishings, and a feel of old China pattern looks. Very comfortable yet warm and inviting is creating a sense of rest when you look at everything altogether.

Contemporary: Modern contemporary have been popular style in the last decade. This kind of look relies on pieces that are striking and bright, varied and unique and are useful and functional but double as a piece of art too. You will find straight, clean up lines in the furniture and walls with this style.


Art Deco
Art Deco:
This well-known decorating style is deceptively similar to Contemporary but the difference lies in the flow. The lines are less straight, but rather are generally curved in nature.

Rustic: The design for the log cabin isn't gone. In the traditional Southwestern feel, you'll have various wood used. It will have a new laid back feel with lots of warm colored and cushy throws and big comfy furniture. The color scheme this is that of warm, abundant colors that accentuate the woods.

French Country

French Country: This is a extremely popular choice in redecorating styles. Here, you should have many bright colors and will have a whimsical feel to it. Fruitwoods and cherry are the top for the furniture finish. Fine art with color is actually preferred on the walls with this style.


Popular decorating styles can be fun, intriguing, notable and they just add that little something to talk about when visitors visit your home. If you are considering a new change to your family area, kitchen, bedroom or almost any other room within or outside of your home, take into account some of today's more popular options. You are sure to find one or even two that compliment each other that you will love to use.


One of these simple popular decorating types will work perfectly in your house. There are plenty to select from that will certainly transform the look to your home into something is amazing.





 

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Come on People, Use Baskets!


Are you searching for a new look and storage space… nothing can be better than baskets! There are very few things you can add to your home décor which will have the both the particular versatility of containers and style. Baskets not only add attractive touches to your home décor, but, they also mix well with any existing style and in most cases is well-suited to double purposes- decoration and storage.


1) Mail sorter. Add a beautiful basket near your entryway for mail or important bills that need to go out and be delivered. I still get a fair amount of snail mail… use the basket to sort the mail, you can even have one particular basket for each member of the family. All you need a row of bins/baskets on your wall or entry side table. These baskets are not available as beautiful décor and come in many different styles like wicker, wood, plastic, cloth, and so much more. By doing this everyone has easy access to his or her mail and also junk mail is managed as well and you added a bit of style and functionality to your entryway. You're welcome!


2) Kitchen/Tabletop organizer. Do you remember the old napkin holder or spice rack? Designers have stepped up their game and added a new cool set of storage applications for your kitchen and tabletop setting. Some are big and small, have jars associated. Whatever your need, there is a basket available to help organize your kitchen space, and who doesn't want an organized kitchen. Keep your eyes open the next time you enter the kitchen and contemplate all the great ways storage units could help out.


3) Hobby supplies. Raise your hand if you have a hobby? Do you knit, crochet, sew, garden, cook, scrapbook, draw, or just about anything else… you need supplies and you want them easy to reach and organized. There is an endless supply of beautiful baskets that you can use to tame your hobby obsession, without breaking the bank or littering up your space. I suggest limiting your assortment to one large holder and smaller ones as needed. Keep things you don't need stored away out of view and bring them out as necessary and keep only one hobby per large basket. That keeps you sane and for having to search all over for your items. Remember, baskets are not just for decorative purposes, you also want storage and organization.


4) Umbrella case. This is a bit old school, but I want to bring it back because I believe it is so valuable! It will save money from (if you're anything like me) you have to re-buy multiple umbrellas because they are lost in a cluttered closet or wherever umbrellas go. I can never find mine. Place it on the floor close to your coat closet or entryway and you will probably always have ready use of your umbrellas when undesirable weather comes your way.


5) Magazine holder. This is probably one very commonly used uses for baskets in the home yet one that should somewhat be mentioned. I will mention recycle your old magazines either at a used book store or a retirement community or at a local middle/high school art teacher who may be teaching about collages… even the old-fashion paper recycling. Don't let them pile up and be buried under mounds of magazines even if they are in stylish baskets… make room for the new batch.


6) Gadget box. This is perhaps a popular among parents of young kids, but is not limited to them alone. Anytime unexpected/expected guests show up this is an outstanding tool for rapidly gathering all toys and other items and getting these things out of sight quickly. Depending on your particular circumstance, the baskets can be big or small, wide or tall, lid or no lid… it is totally up to your need but will match well with anything and make your home look neat to guests who never knew just 15 minutes prior, toys and clothes had been thrown all about.


7) Office supplies. There are many containers that make excellent organizers and holders for the many various office supplies we use daily. The array and variety gets better and so does the styles. This is also a quick fix for an office pick-me up. Whether you have a home office or work in a regular setting, we spend a lot of time at the office, so why not make it not only highly functional but attractive as well. Add color, decorative touches and personal.


8) Clothes hamper. This is another great use to get a basket. I use a laundry basket at home and they can be quite decorative now to match either your bedroom or bathroom or even your laundry room. I suggest you get one with a lid and don't be afraid to invest in nicer ones especially if they are visible to guests. Be aware of the textiles. If you have a cat, a wicker or cloth one may not be the best bet. I say from experience.

This is in no way an exhaustive list of the actual availability and uses for bins and baskets, but this is a good starting point for the next time you are thinking of a good way to invest money in a cheap way to add style and functionality to your home decorating needs.




 

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Window Treatments You’ve Always Wanted


You want your own home to look nice when you have visitors and to also reflect your personal style. Adding distinct embellishments to your home provides you with the added factors that you're looking for. Making improvements such as these can cost cash that you may not have. Lower your expenses by creating your individual embellishments to your home.

Small inexpensive changes can make a huge difference and can be a quick and easy DIY project. Check out discount retailers Check your neighborhood discount and second hand stores for textiles at a lower price. Choosing the textile you want your window treatments to be made out of provides you with the opportunity to find the perfect color, shade and and shape (length) you are looking for. If you don't know how to sew, make use of a local seamstress that wont charge you a lot of money to produce your window treatments to suit your needs out of the material you've got found. Besides the community discount stores as well as thrift stores, the fabric stores is also known for good sales that you can benefit from and purchase material at a cheaper price.


Put an extra "wow" factor on your treatments by adding different embellishments to them. You can extra a gold piece of string that ties off and away to the side, add some bling with rhinestones or texture by playing with patterns. Adding touches to the window treatments can give each room a distinct personality for that space. For example, if you are setting up a princess room for a little girl, added studs and rhinestones to the fabric fits that design concept perfectly.

If you're having trouble finding the right color, have fun and be adventurous and create your own signature color. Purchase the lightest color available and at your local fabric store you will be able to find dyes that you can use to produce any color you want. Just ensure that the material you are utilizing is made of 100% cotton; this will better allow the fabric you chose to retain the proper level of dye.


Window treatments can be fun. Use your creativity more than your pocketbook. So if you mess-up, you have a great experience and story out of it and you can always try again. It helps make your home more personal in the process- which is the desired outcome.


Home Accents and Wall Decor





If you want a quick and easy way to redecorate a rooms or redesign its look and feel, you can find many wall structure decorative accent items that are easy to use. Many are even available online or in various outlet stores. Using wall design elements allow you to fully customize your wall to be able to create something truly unique from spotlighting a special art piece to updated lighting.

You must decide one thing first.
  • Which wall you will end up using for the design?
A very good wall to choose is the wall that people can see when entering the room. This sort of wall accent is fantastic when you have an open program space which makes your transition from the family area to the dining room or perhaps the den.

It's also possible to use various colored accents connected to the color of the room furniture. The majority of furniture pieces can be easily re-colored (if necessary). For example: Should you have a sofa or love seat in the room which is right against the wall, you can add some great accent pillows or change the pillow colors by adding snug fit pillow cases in different colors to change the look and feel of the room. You will find many different pillow highlights in various shapes, shades and designs, along with a wide selection of fabrics to choose from.

Simply use your creativeness to help you figure out what you need. Also thumb through style and design magazines or checkout various websites for examples and additional ideas that you can use with your own personnel style. Happy decorating!