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.
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Photo Frames Arrangement
Haphazardly hanging photo frames on the hall can lead to not only inharmonious results but also a lot of holes in the wall due to our indecisiveness. So before hammering any nail let us first consider our options. There are two general types of arranging photo frames and these are symmetrical and asymmetrical. A symmetrical design is more formal and is ideal for an even number quantity in frames. Groupings of twos and threes – side by side in a row for threes or one on top of another for twos. In order to make a symmetrical design more formal use similar frames. Please note that they should be aligned and perfectly straight so using a leveling tool and marking the placement of the frames with a pencil will save you time and effort. The space between them should also be equal and be proportional to their size.
The asymmetrical design is more often used if you have frames in different sizes, materials and styles or the number of frames is odd. This arrangement is however more informal and may if not careful lean toward a cluttered look. Try to bring the arrangement together by using a unifying theme like family vacations or members of the family at the same age. To avoid making mistakes lay the photo frames out on a table just to get a feel of the arrangement, then cut out the exact shapes of the frames from paper and tape them on the wall to see if the design will work properly. In this manner you can rearrange them till you get the right pattern without too many holes in your wall.
Framing Memories
Photo frames offer great values of sentiment to a room. They are but holders of the real cherished display, but you still have to pay attention to the kinds you buy. Many photo frames are lovely and true works of art, but they should not defeat their primary purpose of showcasing the picture within. They should enhance the beauty of the picture and not overshadow it. In choosing photo frames, a couple of things you have to keep in mind are the style of the room and the size of the picture. If you’re choosing a frame to add to an existing collection of frames holding family pictures, buy one that is similar to the rest. Usually, the safe frames to buy are the neutral wood or metallic kinds. They suit almost all styles and work well with any kind of picture. Those who have a penchant for eclectic mixes may be more daring when it comes to choosing frames. They just have to be careful for their combinations to remain tasteful. Size is also a consideration because as much as possible, folding or cutting should be avoided. Photo frames should also be not too big or the picture will get lost in the magnitude of the thing.