Archive for the ‘Latest design trends’ Category

What do the colors of your interior say about you?

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
living room
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Color affects seriously the interior’s style, so it is worth to consider, what kind of composition is appropriate for your house. Innovative concept, a little bit of paint, good colors composition and couple of specific gadgets are all you need to make your interior expressing your identity and style…

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Feng shui in a living room

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
A sitting room in the United Kingdom. Original...
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However most of us don’t treat feng shui rules very seriously, it is very old and advanced knowledge. Feng shui is not only tuition about interior design, but generally about life in harmony with surrounding. It suggests, how to plan the space in your house - living room is probably the most important premises of it.

Location of the living room

Highly recommended by feng shui is south-east direction, but also west, south-west and south are  acceptable. Living room should be the first premises we see after entering the house. (more…)

How to make a small room optically wider?

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Sewing Room
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In a small space every single detail is important: pictures on the walls, light, colors etc.
Small room can make us feel uncomfortable and limited. Thus, how to make our room bigger and more pleasant than it really is?
Below we present you couple of tricks which will help you to enhance your room space and make you feel better.

Walls color
If you want to extend your small room paint it with light, fair colors. Pastel colors and ice-blue are ones that can certainly are able to do that. Dark colors absorb light and make the surface visibly smaller, so you shouldn’t consider using them in your room.

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What Does Your Style of Furniture Say About You?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

The furniture in your home sends a message to those who visit you, whether you’re aware of it or not. Even if your visitors do not consciously pay attention to it, furniture and style sends a subconscious message and can create a certain atmosphere in a room. Certain pieces can create a sense of calm and tranquility while others energize a room. What exactly does the furniture in your home say about you, however? That all depends on your style.

1. Eclectic

If your house consists of random furniture with little or no set pattern, you may fall under the eclectic category. You might fancy more modern works and yet still feature classic pieces as well. This style may or may not have a pattern that repeats itself. You may pick things based on certain qualities, like color, or simply choose what pleases you. This tells others that you are open to new things and have a sense of adventure. The key to making your furniture work together is to choose one thing, be it color, size, or style, that unites most of your furniture in some way.

2. Organized

Those who choose matching furniture, often even matching furniture sets, have a more organized style. The theme of the room is very clear and most pieces fall into a certain category. This does not necessarily mean your house has a traditional or classic feel. Even those who choose contemporary furniture can fall into this category. They simply choose to use all, or almost all, contemporary furniture in their decorations. If you are more organized in your furniture style, it shows you like order and tend to look for patterns in things. Guests may feel more at ease in your home because of the sense of structure.

3. Minimalist

Those who prefer to keep things simple often have a minimalist style of design. Regardless of the type or style of furniture you use, you like to keep everything as simple and functional as possible. Decorative items are still used, but they are used sparingly. Your home may feel empty to some, but to others it will be relaxing. To create a more peaceful feeling, avoid using too many bright colors. Light colors with the occasional darker or brighter splash will create a calm feel while still creating a focal point to keep the atmosphere from becoming too boring.

Many people do not fall into one category or another. They may see a little of themselves in each one, or find their style changes over time. Examining the furniture styles preferred by others is not only a great way to get to know them, but a useful way to find new styles you may like. Each person has their own style, and experimenting is a wonderful way to find the one that fits you best.

Creating Flow Throughout a Home

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Regal Suite Bedroom at Umaid Bhawan Palace in ...
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The sense of flow in a house is an imaginary force that can create unity and relaxation in an area. It promotes a peaceful and happy atmosphere, and is especially essential for areas of high stress. The home office or the master bedroom, for example, are areas you want to feel calm and focused in, not strung out and tired.

When imagining the flow of a room, stand at the entrance and look into the room. Pretend that a river is running through the door and into the room. Where would the water go? Trace the path with your eyes of how it would circle around the furniture and continue throughout the room.

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Creating Minimalist Styles with Contemporary Furniture

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
BERLIN - JULY 22:  A visitor looks at furnitur...
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Contemporary furniture compliments the minimalist style very well. They are both interested in taking the world of design in a new direction, and they play well off each other. No matter whether your style is strictly minimalistic or only has touches of minimalist style mixed in, contemporary furniture offers choices that fit all these styles and everything in between.

As with any design project, you should start with the furniture. Consider what each piece will be used for and narrow your selection down to the pieces that will work the best for you. In your kitchen, for example, you may need two tables or you may that find only one will suffice.

Contemporary furniture can be simple with smooth textures and solid colors. An excellent table choice might consist of a solid glass top with a large, black column as the only support underneath. It is a powerful image without ever using any detailing or extravagant decorations.

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Choosing Furniture for the Home Office

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
My Home Office III
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A home office creates a space all your own where you can work in style. Having a home office set up separately from the rest of the house will help you focus on the task at hand. The home office doesn’t have to be in a room all its own. An area of a room will work as well. The right furniture is the key to creating a quality home office.

A table is a must. It provides space for holding a computer or laptop along with desktop organizers for folders, pens, and papers. A dining table fits this description. Choose a rectangular corner with lots of leg room underneath for a corner, or a smaller round table when space is limited. Use it in the center to allow access to all parts of the table.

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Creating Space with Contemporary Furniture

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
The Designers Firm
Image by Ange Soleil ( a.k.a Tweng ) via Flickr

Contemporary furniture embraces the fluid properties of metal and glass. These metals not only work well with each other, but they also create a sense of unity and space in a room. Many home owners may wonder how they can create more space in their homes with contemporary furniture. There are a number of ways to achieve this effect without needing to learn any fancy techniques.

First, home owners should consider the furniture itself. To create space in a room, consider glass table tops and silver metals. Choose furniture with curved forms to soften harsh angles. For lighter rooms dark metals can be used, though light metals will work just as well.

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Buying Side Tables in Twos

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Living Room - Second Iteration
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A side table is small and convenient for corners of a room or the bedside. It can hold a single item or a small collection of important pieces. The bedroom side table often holds an alarm clock, a book, or a pair of glasses while a kitchen table may hold jars or bowls. When buying a side table, consider buying two matching tables instead of one. If you want to add a little flair to a room, buy two different tables in complementary styles.

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Five Things to Put on Your Coffee Table

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Your coffee table is a reflection of your home and your own personal style. While coffee tables are mainly used as display for others, it should also be used as a tool for yourself, to express your personality. Here are five items that you can place on your coffee table to serve as interesting pieces you and your guests can enjoy.

If you are having guests over, it is a good idea to put out a bowl of snacks, such as nuts, candy or chips. While this doesn’t have to permanently stay on the coffee table, you can keep a special and decorative bowl handy to pull out at any time to fill with snacks.

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