May
6
How To Dress Up Your Stairway
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Most people only decorate their houses in areas where there are pieces of furniture. Well, the stairs are also a part of the home thus needs to be decorated and made as smart as the other sections. Having interest on how to dress up your stairway as the home owner is therefore as important as all the other decoration activities done in the house.
The stairs can be divided into two different parts. Each section can be dressed individually and separately. The lower part can contain some funky decorations since this is what leads to the entrance and the end where the door is usually located. In this part, wall pictures, paints and stains and original designs can be used.
It requires a lot of creativity. Since the upper part is what is usually in vicinity, the color settings and other designs should much the entire house. This should be interesting and not the main part of the house.
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
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.
Jan
24
Quick Tips on How to Decorate with Floor Vases
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Floor vases can be used to decorate any floor of the house and you can choose different designs for all the rooms such as dining room or the bedroom. The floor vases should be placed on the part of the floor where they cannot be damaged easily and it would be a good idea to be very selective with the material of your floor vases. The best way to decorate with floor vases is to make them compliment the style of your home. If your home has a modern or contemporary look, there are modern designs of the floor vases you can choose from to decorate with.
There are short and tall vases and for the floor, you can go for the tall vases as they tend to look nicer on the floor. You can also consider the type of furniture in the house and then select floor vases that complement well.
Jan
18
Decorative vases can be put to many uses in homes other than just for holding flowers and plants. This is because you can be creative with them just as they look and use them as decorative pieces on their own. You can get beautiful designs of many vases so you can arrange them inside or outside the home to make a pattern. You can also place decorative vases on windows by selecting designs and sizes that will make the window look good.
The good thing is that decorative vases are available in many sizes and shapes so selecting only the suitable ones that complement the look of the home is easy. You can also decorate your table with the decorative vases by arranging them nicely. This way, you can put flowers in them to improve the table appearance. The decorative vases can also form part of the home bedroom decorations.
Dec
24
Tapestry Wall Art
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Walls are perhaps one aspect of the house where a slight change made can alter the look and feel of the entire house.
For centuries tapestries are considered as one of the most beautiful form of wall decoration. The preciseness involves in weaving a makes it really unique. Tapestry design are mostly based on some famous events, festivals, or modeled depending on the painting of famous personalities. These tapestries designs which were once exclusively used for wall hanging purposes are increasingly being used in blankets and pillow covers.
Tapestries are hung from the wall using metal rods. These rods are available in metallic or wooden varieties. Satin robes and rayon tassels can be used to in between the tapestries to enhance the look of the art.
Designer tapestries can be custom made according to the demands of the customer. They usually last for generations and gives an acoustic feel to the room which is hard to match.
Nov
16
Benefits of Hanging Wine Racks
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Hanging wine racks help in neatly storing wine bottles in tight spaces. They can be made up of wood or metal and both are perfect for storing small wine collections. Some of the hanging wine racks made up of iron are more durable and sturdy while some racks are designed to be hung under the kitchen cabinets.
Hanging wine racks are inexpensive and unobtrusive. Apart from being highly visually appealing, hanging wine racks can also prove to be a useful piece in your home and a beautiful home accessory. It is too popular among wine enthusiasts because it is made up of different materials from wrought iron to wood.
Hanging wine racks also provides a great advantage of space to the users as it stays out of the way, while allowing them to create a functional and lovely display of their wine collection. If you are living in a smaller space, this kind of wine rack can be very beneficial for you.