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Tassels and Trimmings

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:54:49 +0000

A true aficionado of aesthetics knows the importance of the little details. That person will take in the focal points and dissect the elements that make them up. You may get props for gorgeous drapery and attractive furniture pieces, but you should know that the little extras are not mere afterthoughts. They also count. Your curtains may comprise of an elegant fabric partnered with a sheer material for added charm and they may hang from an elaborately ornate curtain rod, but if you’re using some found string or ribbon as a tieback, the entire effect will be ruined. You have to remain smart and tasteful when it comes to trimmings. Tassels, for instance, are a favorite tieback ornament. They look whimsical and are obviously a deliberate accent to your drapery or furniture. When it comes to curtains, those lovely tiebacks can be used to shape your drapery as well. You may think that any tassel will do for your tiebacks, but you have to know that tassels come in all forms, materials, sizes, and styles. You can even find magnetic tassels which you can place on any metal surface for added drama. As for style or theme, you should be able to determine what kind of feel you want your room to have. If you want a Florentine appeal to your room, you can use Medici-inspired tassels for plain curtains and watch the look of your drapery be completely transformed by mere trimming.

A Good Choice for Home decor

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:18:08 +0000

Everyone wants their house to be inviting, warm and homey. We want to make people at ease and have a semi balance of propriety (dining area). Some people change their decor every now and then depending on their mood. Some collect home art pieces like tapestries; carved woods, special candles and porcelains. Others prefer to use accessories that are light, quirky and unpredictable so that they can turn into conversation pieces if they have visitors. Home décor is the only way to go about giving your home that new fresh look even if you have been living there for the last two decades.
Redefining our houses could begin by painting. A good kind of paint and a good choice of color make the home cozy, comfortable and beautiful to live in. Painting our house with appropriate colors, and using curtains suited to the mix and match of the colors makes it more appealing to all. Some use curtains with draperies to add more beauty and elegance to the house. Others use sheer curtains for their corner window and the curtain rods push this even further. Well designed sheers filter the view and glare but let in the daylight you love. If your curtains are wide enough you can use the operative rod that will draw them all the way across the sheers to create an awesome effect of large living space in your sitting room.

Effortless Ways to liven up a Room

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:04:20 +0000

Every so often we need to bring a bit of change into our home in order to inspire us and give us that extra push to start our day. We don’t need a large amount of money to do this; small changes like adding throw pillows, curtains and small accessories can have a significant impact if planned properly.
•   You can update your room at no cost, just rearrange your furniture. Also if you want the illusion of more space just pull the furniture away from the walls. Try it!
•   Do you want art on your walls but don’t have the budget for it? You can mount a unique piece of fabric and hang it on your wall.
•   You hate a wall in your apartment but your landlady will not allow you to paint over it? Hang floor- to-ceiling curtains in a bright color or a bold pattern over your wall, this will definitely lift your mood.
•   Are you tired of the dining table center piece? Instead of flowers why don’t you use one type and color of fruit in a modern container? The sleek monochromatic container filled with just one color of fruit like yellow lemons or green apples will create an interesting chic look.
•   You want to showcase family photographs but you still want the space to look ultra classy? Have the photos printed in black and white, then place them in photo frames that match. Hang them in a hallway or a wall for a gallery like mood.
•   Trying to lighten a room that feels heavy? Using sheer curtains will make a room look softer and can lighten the mood because sunlight can stream in and the breeze can enter freely.
•   No money to buy a new sofa? Disguise it! Use slip covers and add throw pillows for splashes of color!
•   Wish you had a garden? Bring plants in doors and breathe some greenery into your home! Make sure you research which plants can thrive indoors.
•   Are you tired of some of your home accessories like photo frames or candle holders and are ready to give it away? Paint them black and give them a new lease on life by making them look edgy and contemporary.
•   If you want the room to look bigger paint the walls with horizontal stripes close tones of one color. You can make this one of your weekend projects so you’ll only need to buy the some supplies and won’t have to spend too much.

Mother Hubbard, look at my Cupboard!

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:00:04 +0000

A mother of two and a design fanatic, one of my challenges is the interior of my kitchen pantry. My industrial designer husband and I put our heads together to give it a New Year’s makeover. It does not really matter if you are lucky enough to have a pantry the size of a small room or it is just a couple shelves organization is the key. One of the great motivating forces in the universe is the “WIFM” or what’s in it for me so before we start our pantry project let us discuss the “WIFM” behind it.

•   Ease of access-When our pantry is organized it will be easier to locate and get to the ingredient we need. Have you ever tried to put a meal together in a hurry and you were editing the menu as you went along? An organized pantry is a necessity for that exercise and the right design layout is key.
•   Save on supermarket last minute trips-I am sure this has happened to you; you start unloading your grocery bags then realize when you move bottles around in your pantry that one of them is empty. The “I did not know I was out of that” moment hits you and if that ingredient is a staple in your cooking chances are you will be making another trip to the supermarket really soon.
•   Maximize space-When your pantry is organized it will be easier to track expired items therefore they can be disposed of and more pantry space is freed.

Let us prepare for our project. First off we should clear the decks. Place all the pantry contents on the kitchen table or counter and throw away all products past their expiration dates. Next, give the pantry shelves a good wipe down. The last step in our project preparation is grouping the items together. Put similar items in the same group such as all spices together, canned fruits in another group and so on. Our next step is to design the arrangement of containers and products in the interior of the pantry, the cupboard or on the shelf. The taller products or containers have to be lined up behind the shorter ones; this method makes for better visibility. When assigning which shelves are for which items make sure the items you use more frequently are at eye level and the rarely used ones at the top or bottom shelves. The higher shelves should house the lighter items whiles heavier ones should be waist level for easy lifting. We hope these guides to the design of your pantry make it less problematic to use.

Good Taste Reigns Supreme in Boston Home Décor

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:06:31 +0000

Boston, one of the oldest cities in the United States, is a place associated with culture and intellect. You can generally expect its residents to have high tastes. They appreciate the innate elegance of the city and follow suit by furnishing their homes tastefully. There are many home decoration shops in Boston and Madura is considered one of its high-end stores. Its items are exclusive to Madura shops and you can expect them to have great quality and originality. They are reasonably priced considering that they are authentic French designs realized by expert craftsmen. Madura caters to the practical Bostonian with impeccable tastes. It is known for its ready-to-install window treatments that are infinitely stylish and elegant. You can be sure to find other items such as pillows and frames that will go with your choice of draperies. Madura has an edge on the other home decoration shops in Boston for its ability to fuse practicality in its convenient offerings of ready-to-use window dressing with the high-class reputation its French label and designs bring. Madura items also make good gifts that will surely impress. The store may have a European identity, but it fits right in with Boston’s tradition of good taste.

What You Need to Know About Home Interior Design

admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:17:05 +0000

People who live alone see little reason why they should redecorate their home. After all, most are comfortable about the way their home looks and feels. But actually, paying attention to your home’s interior design can be good for your overall well-being. From the curtains to the indoor furniture, living in a lively and elegant space can invoke good feelings and a positive attitude. If your home needs some improvement, be sure to take note of the tips below:

Stylish Home Décor for a Home Makeover

admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:13:31 +0000

It is time to stop dreaming about a makeover for your home because it is not as out of reach as so many of us think. If anything, giving your home a stylish make over is right in your grasp as we speak. You do not have to begin with anything too complicated or fancy. You can take it step by step with affordable décor accessories that will transform your home from a bland living space to the sparkly vision that you have in your mind. A very good place for you to begin would be with the curtains and drapes in your living room. Sheer curtains will go very far in polishing up the total look of the rooms in your household. You can find them in such a large variety of styles, materials, patterns and designs that making the choice on the right one to go with will be the difficult part. After doing the sheers you can now move to the other small things around the rooms. You can get new cushions, pillows and sofa covers that will compliment the already fashionable curtains. Table cloths will also help kick up a notch the overall look.

Achieving Ambience

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:35:02 +0000

Have you ever noticed how rooms can affect your mood? Don’t you just love a place with an ambience? It can be romantic, country, homey, modern, elegant, etc. It can be subtle or over-the-top. It can fill you with anything from nostalgia to longing and dreaminess. The smart decorator knows how to create atmosphere because, believe it or not, atmosphere can influence. You can observe how you feel in stores with just the right décor. You may just find the urge to buy to be stronger than usual.
Ambience can be infused in little nuances or it can be totally in your face. Many find it harder to affect certain airs in a tastefully subtle way. You have to be intelligent in choosing and adding trimmings. Ribbons, edgings, pompoms, fringes… add them to the right color and material and you can achieve the proper effect. Décor accessories here and there may be sparse, but can better represent something than an entire collection of doodads. After all, you still want your house to look like a home and not resemble theme shops. Lighting is also essential. You may have just the right pieces, but if your lighting is wrong, the proper ambience won’t be achieved.