Mar
27
Make a Grand Entrance of Your Front Door
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First impression is the last impression. This principle holds true even in the case of a house. Transforming your front door into a grand entrance, is the first step taken by you in this endeavour.
No need to fret, the entire transformation is simple and not time consuming. The biggest mistake made by most people is to keep a strong bulb in front of the main gate.They fail to understand , that by lighting a high waltage bulb at the entrance,the surroundings will appear darker than usual.The trick is to keep a low voltage light that will illuminate the surroundings.
In order to create an impact,try and keep an eye catching artifact near the entrance .You can keep a laughing Budha as per the norms of Feng Shui or a Ganesha idol as per the norms of Vastu Shastra.The key is to ensure that the artifact displayed by you is attractive and rightly displayed.
These simple steps will help you to transform your main door into a grand entrance.
Mar
23
Solar Lighting For Subdivisions
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Lighting plays an extremely important role while doing up the house. The correct lighting has the ability to transform lousy interiors to something of brilliance. In the age of conservation, it makes sense to switch to solar lighting options.Solar lighting for sub divisions is an excellent cost effective way to light up your home. Not only does it look good, but also does not pinch your pocket.
The best part about solor lighting for sub divisions is ,that the maintainance cost involved is very low. Most of the times,only the initial cost of setting up and installation is required.The concept is scientific yet simple. The sun charges the devices all day long and the energy is transformed in to electricity that in turn is used to light up the house.
There are many solar lighting options available in the market. You get deck lights, portico lights, garden lights and even bedroom lights.
In short,lights of all possible shapes and sizes are easily avialable in the market.
Mar
18
Useful Home Decor Candles Ideas for Your Home
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Decorating your house with candles is an innovative and beautiful way. Candles can add that artistic touch to your house and make it spear more surreal and romantic than otherwise.
If you are blessed with a big portico or stair case, then you can try and use candles to your advantage. Display the candles in every corner to add light as well as character, to your otherwise neglected stair case.
If you have a big living room, then you can flaunt floating candles strewn with rose petals, to add a beautiful smell and aura to the room. Remember, that decorating your house with candles, surely does not mean that you need to light them. You can also display your collection of candles in one corner of the room and get admiration from your guests.
Your bedroom and bathroom are the most personal places in your house. Needless to say, you can deftly decorate them with aromatic candles of various shapes and sizes to add the touch of romanticism.
Mar
14
Bird motif décor.
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It is believed that a house is the true reflection of one’s personality. Each year various motifs and designs are in vogue, in the field of house decor. Bird motif is one such evergreen motif that never goes out of fashion.
Here are a few simple tips on how you can decorate your house using bird motif
A) Bird motifs look great on wooden carvings. Try and get furniture or centre table with beautifully engraved birds on it.
B) Upholstery with bird prints are in vogue. You can opt for a white curtain with black bird motifs to highlight the room.
C) You can also choose plates and cups with bird motives. Mostly, oriental china ware will flaunt such motifs.
D) Depending on the size of the room, decide on the size of the bird. Say, if the room is big then go for big bird motifs or vice versa.
Hope the above points come in handy.
Mar
12
Buying Floor Cushions
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When you are buying floor cushions, one of the first things that you would want to consider is the purpose of the cushion. This will guide you to choose the best types of patterns and fabric that suites the purpose of your cushion. However, it is also important to choose the color that will match well with your house. This will make your house attractive and welcoming.
It is also very important to choose the cushions that are durable and long lasting. This will ensure that you have quality cushions that will last for long before they get worn out. It is equally important to choose a type of fabrics that are strong and those that can withstand washing and other kinds of harsh conditions.
Alternatively, it is also important to choose floor cushions that will cushion someone when sitting on the floor. This will prevent you from feeling the floor and ensure that you are comfortable and relaxed.
Mar
1
Indonesian Furniture Style
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Most of the Indonesian furniture is unique. In most cases it is made using hand-curved mahogany and teak. You have no reason not to try out Indonesian garden furniture because of the uniqueness of their design. The number of designs to choose from can go up to 900. They are all meant for outdoor use and are therefore made in a unique way that ensures they cannot be adversely affected by adverse weather conditions.
You can buy Indonesian chairs, buffets, desks, teak armories, consoles and writing tables. The fireplace can also be given a thorough facelift through the use of furniture items made with an Indonesian sense of style and décor.
There are many companies which have been shipping furniture to all parts of the world and they can do it for you too. Online stores that deal with Indonesian furniture also handle shipping costs and the buyer does not have to pay for extra money to have the furniture delivered at their doorstep.