Monday, November 30, 2009
The End of An Era At 40% Off!
Brian Stringer Antiques – the adorable French House. Houstonians know not to enter through this door – rather they go around to the side door. One of Houston’s best known and oldest antique store is closing shop, and it’s a very sad day. Upon hearing the news, I stopped by Brian Stringer Antiques the other day to talk with Brian and his charming wife Kathy and find out why they were
The End of An Era At 40% Off!
Brian Stringer Antiques – the adorable French House. Houstonians know not to enter through this door – rather they go around to the side door. One of Houston’s best known and oldest antique store is closing shop, and it’s a very sad day. Upon hearing the news, I stopped by Brian Stringer Antiques the other day to talk with Brian and his charming wife Kathy and find out why they were
Cómo aprovechar un salón de muy pocos metros
Lo primordial en un salón de pocos metros es aprovechar al máximo el espacio y potenciar la luz natural. Los colores claros -en paredes, tapicerías, puertas y suelos-, los muebles bajos y de reducidas dimensiones, son grandes aliado
Un buen recurso también es utilizar muebles funcionales y prácticos. Este salón, por ejemplo, cuenta con una mesa de centro que se levanta y baja a voluntad, a través de sus piernas y altura regulable, y puede, por lo tanto ser utilizado como mesa de centro o mesa de comedor, según la ocasión.
Detrás del sofá, se ha aprovechado un antiguo conducto de humos, para instalar en la pared unas gruesas planchas de roble teñido que cumplen la función de una biblioteca.
Para obtener más luz, las paredes y el sofá son de tonos claros, y las cortinas son transparentes. El resto de la decoración es suave y femenino: el sofá decorado con cojines de seda pastel, y en el suelo, una alfombra de pelo de vacuno teñidos de fucsia.
Un buen recurso también es utilizar muebles funcionales y prácticos. Este salón, por ejemplo, cuenta con una mesa de centro que se levanta y baja a voluntad, a través de sus piernas y altura regulable, y puede, por lo tanto ser utilizado como mesa de centro o mesa de comedor, según la ocasión.
Detrás del sofá, se ha aprovechado un antiguo conducto de humos, para instalar en la pared unas gruesas planchas de roble teñido que cumplen la función de una biblioteca.
Para obtener más luz, las paredes y el sofá son de tonos claros, y las cortinas son transparentes. El resto de la decoración es suave y femenino: el sofá decorado con cojines de seda pastel, y en el suelo, una alfombra de pelo de vacuno teñidos de fucsia.
Paredes para niños artistas
Desde ahora, en las paredes sí se escribe, se dibuja y se pinta. Estas opciones te servirán para que tus niños muestren su arte y creatividad en las paredes (sin destrozarlas) de sus dormitorios y cuartos de juego.
Una opción es convertir una pared en una pizarra con una pintura especial. Los colores más habituales son verde (como los tableros escolares) y negro (opción más actual), pero hay firmas como Cuarto Color que han desarrollado hasta 10 colores diferentes en pintura de pizarra. Lo puedes adquirir en tiendas especializadas de pintura y bricolaje.
Otra opción muy divertida es convertir una pared en tablero magnético con pinturas que incorporan partículas metálicas y permiten sujetar elementos directamente en la pared, con imanes. Para que la superficie tenga magnetismo hay que aplicar 3-4 capas y renovarlas cada año (2 capas más). Las hay con acabados de pizarra como las de Bruguer y otras que permiten cualquier acabado como la de Mag Paint (Pinturalmán).
Una opción es convertir una pared en una pizarra con una pintura especial. Los colores más habituales son verde (como los tableros escolares) y negro (opción más actual), pero hay firmas como Cuarto Color que han desarrollado hasta 10 colores diferentes en pintura de pizarra. Lo puedes adquirir en tiendas especializadas de pintura y bricolaje.
Otra opción muy divertida es convertir una pared en tablero magnético con pinturas que incorporan partículas metálicas y permiten sujetar elementos directamente en la pared, con imanes. Para que la superficie tenga magnetismo hay que aplicar 3-4 capas y renovarlas cada año (2 capas más). Las hay con acabados de pizarra como las de Bruguer y otras que permiten cualquier acabado como la de Mag Paint (Pinturalmán).
ENREDADERAS O TREPADORAS PARA CUBRIR PARED EN JARDIN
Quiero cubrir paredes de mi jardín, para que se vea todo el fondo verde y buscando en internet me encuentro con esta obra de arte hecha de enredaderas o trepadoras y otras plantas, que es como una cara gigante. No creo que mi jardinero pueda hacer algo asi, por lo que buscando algo mas sencillo, traté de averiguar cómo cubrir una pared con plantas, y hallé que puedes elegir entre enredaderas o
DORMITORIO MARRON Y CREMA
Un moderno y lindo dormitorio del diseñador Stephan Eyck en colores marrón y crema, sencillo y elegante. Puede ser usado como dormitorio principal o dormitorio para solteros:Bedroom design: stephaneyck.roPueden ver otros diseños en los videos de Stephan Eyck.
Candeeiro Skygarden
Candeeiro suspenso de luz directa com diversas cores exteriores disponíveis e uma porção interna com decoração em relevo, foi a forma que o designer Marcel Wanders encontrou para para reproduzir o tecto da sua antiga casa.Encomende já / Order now:geral@4udecor.comTelf: 214 867 378Lisboa / Portugal
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Indonesian Furniture Style - Traditional and Modern
Japanese and Oriental have been people choice as the number one furniture style with each characteristics attached. In general, Japanese furniture trademark designs features simple, clean, often boxy lines. Oriental furniture has it's own style with the bold painted designs which often feature reds, gold and black. Oriental furniture, typically made of rosewood, is heavily lacquered to cover skillfully painted scenes.Recently, European and North American people have switched the perspective of furniture style from the Far East origin to South East furniture style. It happened as they were looking for fresh and kick off design and the craftsmanship. This somewhat called a new trend has been started from many years ago and ongoing process.
Traditional Indonesian furniture style features hand carved designs from bold, darkly stained woods. Bali, the most popular island in Indonesia, has been noticeable worldwide as the most skilled wood furniture artisan. Commonly made of teak and mahogany, the piece of furniture is guarantee for last for centuries.
Chinoiserie Central at a Piano Nobile
Cheyne Walk’s Courtyard – A Townhouse Development by Rohe and Wright Builders in Houston. J, Randall Powers, one of Houston’s hottest and certainly one of its most talented interior “decorators” (he prefers that title, thank you ASID very much) is currently on a ride up to the stratosphere. It’s hard to think of anyone working in this town today that is more sought out or busier.
Chinoiserie Central at a Piano Nobile
Cheyne Walk’s Courtyard – A Townhouse Development by Rohe and Wright Builders in Houston. J, Randall Powers, one of Houston’s hottest and certainly one of its most talented interior “decorators” (he prefers that title, thank you ASID very much) is currently on a ride up to the stratosphere. It’s hard to think of anyone working in this town today that is more sought out or busier.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
ULTIMAS TENDENCIAS EN DECORACION DE SALAS Y COMEDORES
Salas y comedores preciosos se muestran en el video de Revco International High Point Showroom y la colección de Candice Olson.Unas ideas de decoración de living, salas y comedores con las últimas tendencias de diseño de muebles, salas super modernas y elegantes:Me gustó mas el detalle de los cuadros con mariposas y las piezas de telas como si fueran cojines en la pared:Fotos: revcointl.comA ti,
DORMITORIO MATRIMONIAL EN TONOS TIERRA - VIDEO CANDICE OLSON
Candice Olson y el equipo de Diseño Divino, transforma completamente un dormitorio principal para una familia que se lo merece. Colocó un LCD 52" espejo y televisión a la vez, de la serie Premier Seura. El estilo de esta habitación es clásico y esta decorada en tonos tierra, arena, marrones, resultando un dormitorio matrimonial agradable y relajante.
A Dogs Life
I want to be this dog!...certainly a simpler life.THE SPLENDOR OF AMERICA’S PAST IS REBORN ON LAKE MICHIGANPublished October 2009 in Architectural DigestFor the making of their new family residence on Chicago’s North Shore, a couple worked with architect Robert A. M. Stern and his partner Randy Correll. Victoria Hagan decorated the interiors.Landscape architect Douglas Hoerr handled the grounds.
Candeeiros FLOS já chegaram à 4UDECOR
Agora a 4UDECOR também representa a conhecida marca Flos fundada em 1962. Teve sempre como objectivo estar na vanguarda das formas, técnicas de iluminação e designs originais. Com vários artigos premiados a nível internacional. Designers tais como Starck e Patrícia Urquiola contam-se entre os inumeros parceiros da Flos. Temos a linha completa da Flos, linha consumidor domestico e a linha
Friday, November 27, 2009
COMO PREPARAR LA TIERRA PARA SEMBRAR PLANTAS
Si quieres que las plantas de tu jardín luzcan maravillosas y den unas flores y frutos expectaculares, tu tierra debe tener los nutrientes suficientes para que esas hojas luzcan verdes y sanas. Alejandra Coghlan nos explica en este video, cómo hacer un sustrato genérico muy completo para sembrar plantas en maceta o en tu jardín:aqui mas detallado:
Thursday, November 26, 2009
PEQUEÑO DORMITORIO PRINCIPAL EN BLANCO - MASTER BEDROOM
A esto me refería cuando en los TIPS PARA DECORAR DORMITORIOS PEQUEÑOS, decía que es mejor pintar todo de blanco y el color darlo con los accesorios. Esta foto de dormitorio principal, muestra que a este cuarto blanco, no le falta el color, ya que ha sido dado en los cojines naranjas, marrones, verdes, en los cuadros, en la manta.. en fin.. podemos dar color en un dormitorio blanco.Master bedroom
Candeeiro Mikado
Candeeiro constituído por varias dezenas de pequenas ripas de madeira torcidas o que lhe confere um aspecto dinâmico e sensual. A luz por ele reflectido cria interessantes jogos de luzes e sombras, a leveza da sua estrutura confere-lhe um aspecto muito elegante. Aqui apresentamos os 5 modelos disponíveis, existem vários acabamentos possíveis. Vencedor do Prémio Design Plus em 2006,
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Top Ten Thanksgiving List
My top ten list, some serious, some tongue-in-cheek, of things I’m giving thanks for this season. Wishing all of you a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! Sammie Jo and Georgie 1. I’m thankful for these two little girls who guard our house and me, in particular. Well, I should say the one girl who guards my house (guess which one!) The other one is stone deaf and is really
Top Ten Thanksgiving List
My top ten list, some serious, some tongue-in-cheek, of things I’m giving thanks for this season. Wishing all of you a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! Sammie Jo and Georgie 1. I’m thankful for these two little girls who guard our house and me, in particular. Well, I should say the one girl who guards my house (guess which one!) The other one is stone deaf and is really
Indian Furniture
There is nothing quite like real wood furniture, especially if it has been hand crafted, and is a real work of art, like the rustic furniture made in India.This ethnic furniture not only takes pride of place in India, but worldwide. Whether you are looking for dining room furniture, Indian sofas, rattan or wicker furniture, Indian beds, modern, contemporary, or reproduction antique, then there is a vast range of imported furniture available to furnish your interiors.
Whether you choose Sheesham (Indian rosewood), Delhi, Bangalore, Indonesian, or Bali, you can be sure that you will be buying quality wood furniture, which will last a lifetime. Natural wood gently waxed, to heighten the beauty of the grain.
Some of the largest Indian furniture manufacturers, and exporters are Rajasthan cities, such as Jaisalmer, Udaipur Jodhpur and Jaipur. The designs are usually simple, classic, and yet functional. Most Indian furnishing comes from sustainable forests. If in doubt, then any reputable dealer of Indian handicraft, or factory furniture, will be able to give you more information, and so put your mind at rest.
When buying quality furniture from Indian importers, it is important to remember that wood is a natural material, and as such, reacts to the environment. Consequently you should not position it in direct sunlight, or any other place where it will be exposed to extremes in humidity, or heat.
Crantock Lodge Residential Home:- Crantock Lodge offers residential, respite and day care for the elderly. Situated in Newquay, Cornwall, in the south west of England. It offer 10 rooms - 5 of which have sea views.
…Am I Enough ?
I was looking for some inspiration…Because I feel exhausted.I do too much.I look like hell.(I did lose that 20lbs I have wanted to lose)A BIG PLUS For Me Is, I will not be working on Big Bird Day, and I should be looking forward to cooking with my daughter.It is her favorite holiday, and I hate holidays. (nice huh?)It is a wonder that she likes them at all with my ‘ poo poo’ attitude. I was
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Millwork Heaven !
What could be betterthan the ocean and loads of beautiful MILLWORK?Oh yes....and shingles.The window seat up on the landing....charming.And more views of the ocean.I could be blogging on on my laptop right there on that chair.Do you like bead-board?The cabinet door fronts have bead-board.AND.....a fireplace!More window seats.Cafe and a croissant anyone??This is sooooooooo New England-y. I love
Invigorating Colour Combinations - Sublime Lime And Fuchsia Pink!
Just because autumn is upon us and the Indian summer has disappeared altogether you can still inject vibrancy and wonderful colour combinations within your home to cheer you up throughout the year!
Colour clashing remain in-trend within the world of interior design. Meaning even those who have what used to be perceived as lack of colour sense, can let their imaginations run wild and mix colours which clash to create stunning and inspiring interiors!
Lime and fuchsia pink are great examples of how two striking colours can look harmonious sitting side by side. The key is to use then in nearly equal proportions so that one colour doesn't grab all the attention! Ready made curtains swept open and held in place with matching tie backs are a great way of creating a frame to a picture, piece of wall art or highlight a display area.
Think theatrical! To create great focal points within your living space, remember ready made curtains don't have to be solely used as window dressings they make the ideal frame to your 'theatre' as well as being a simple way to divide rooms and even conceal untidy alcoves, let the colours scream out your personality!
Image: Belle Maison
Monday, November 23, 2009
Voting Day:
Brooke’s gorgeous new office space – how beautiful is this? I would never leave my office if it looked like this!!! One of my favorite bloggers Brooke of Velvet and Linen (who just redid her gorgeous office above!) is having a wonderful giveaway. The prize is not one, not two, but THREE of Bobo’s Intriguing Objects famous Brickmaker’s coffee tables. Brooke asked me and several
Voting Day:
Brooke’s gorgeous new office space – how beautiful is this? I would never leave my office if it looked like this!!! One of my favorite bloggers Brooke of Velvet and Linen (who just redid her gorgeous office above!) is having a wonderful giveaway. The prize is not one, not two, but THREE of Bobo’s Intriguing Objects famous Brickmaker’s coffee tables. Brooke asked me and several
MUEBLES AZULES EN SALA CREMA
Una combinación de colores super elegantes trae esta propuesta de Karim Chaman. Una sala moderna con la amplitud que dan los colores claros, pero con el brillo y distinción de los muebles azules oscuros. Esta relinda, ¿que te parece esta sala?
Ideas For House Interior Design
Do not be afraid to be frugal when it comes to a house interior design. There are many options that you can consider when you are looking to make some changes to the interior of your home, but do not want to invest a large amount of money to do so. Try as you might to be as creative as possible and not have to deal with all of the fuss and muss of dealing with a designer and doing things as you would want to and simply. Not everyone has this grand idea that they should be able to go and completely redo the entire interior of their home and remake an English castle out of their home. Many of us are satisfied with the simple things and would expect nothing more for our homes than we would for any other aspect of our lives.Trash to Treasure
Cleaning
Candeeiro Tecto Fior
Candeeiro de tecto em vidro soprado transparente emite uma luz directa e difusa, disponível com 7 ou 13 lâmpadas.Encomende já / Order now:geral@4udecor.comTelf: 214 867 378Lisboa / Portugal
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The Girl Was Andy Warhol's Muse ~ Her Name Was Edie Sedgwick
(see previous post)Edie had drug and alcohol problems, and I believe that she was taken advantage of greatly by many because of it.Including Mr.Warhol.And so she was DEAD at 28!This picture of Warhol is quite apropos, regarding Edie, don't you think ?Edie Sedgwick's Biography(in this pic above)This is Edie Sedgwick When ' They ' were through with her, and shortly before her death at 28 years of
Zenful Austin
Last weekend we went to Austin to visit St. Edward’s University – we are currently looking at colleges for the famous blogger This Card is Maxed Out (who also happens to be my daughter.) St. Edward’s small campus, sheltered by centuries old Live Oaks, was a visual surprise – the main building is quite impressive and as it is located on one of the highest points in Austin, the view is
Zenful Austin
Last weekend we went to Austin to visit St. Edward’s University – we are currently looking at colleges for the famous blogger This Card is Maxed Out (who also happens to be my daughter.) St. Edward’s small campus, sheltered by centuries old Live Oaks, was a visual surprise – the main building is quite impressive and as it is located on one of the highest points in Austin, the view is
Who Is The Girl ?
Who's the girl in the black and white photo on the wall?I know.....but do you ?Renee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in her BLOG.....Interior Design, Palm Beach, Boca Raton,Ft.Lauderdale,Design Service, Window Treatments, TurnKey Interior Design Service,Paint selection, Floor-Plans,Online Interior Design,Design Center of The Americas, D.C.O.T.A.Edie Sedgwicka2a_linkname=document.title;a2a_linkurl=
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Italian Interior Design
When looking at interior decorating ideas for the kitchen most are based on us choosing the right colours and paying close attention to the little details. However, it is important to remember that the kitchen is like the heart of the home and is where normally the family gathers and guests will come and sit with you. Thus when looking to redecorate the interior of your kitchen it should be carried out so that it is comfortable, friendly and yet practical. One of the more popular kinds of interior kitchen decorating is the Italian style, which combines both modern and traditional elements, so not only do you have the grace and elegance of a more modern kitchen but it sits easily with the charm and comfort of a Italian kitchen. Such a room is a place where people will gather not only to prepare and eat food, but just to be together.
As with any kitchen trend the first thing you will need to concentrate on is color. With an Italian kitchen theme you will need to create a warm feel to the kitchen with the colors being used (white simply will not achieve this). By using such colors as warm orange, yellow, red or green you will soon find that the starkness has been removed and a warm comfortable inviting feeling has replaced it.
Also if you really are keen to use the Italian theme then why not make it more authentic by adding Italian style pictures and pottery in to the room in colors which accentuate the rest of the space. You can buy inexpensive Italian pieces in any home decor store. If you are really strapped for money, try shopping at yard sales and consignment stores - sometimes you can get a real nice piece for a couple of bucks!
As with any interior kitchen decoration you will need to look at the space you have available and remember that not every piece of available space in the room has to be filled. Certainly with a kitchen based on the Italian style of kitchen it is okay to leave some spaces untouched (empty), but it should still looked live in and not like a show house.
But at the end of the day it does not matter which kind of interior decorating style you go for in your kitchen the whole idea should be to ensure that the kitchen space available works for you whilst still managing to look great.
As with any kitchen trend the first thing you will need to concentrate on is color. With an Italian kitchen theme you will need to create a warm feel to the kitchen with the colors being used (white simply will not achieve this). By using such colors as warm orange, yellow, red or green you will soon find that the starkness has been removed and a warm comfortable inviting feeling has replaced it.
Also if you really are keen to use the Italian theme then why not make it more authentic by adding Italian style pictures and pottery in to the room in colors which accentuate the rest of the space. You can buy inexpensive Italian pieces in any home decor store. If you are really strapped for money, try shopping at yard sales and consignment stores - sometimes you can get a real nice piece for a couple of bucks!
As with any interior kitchen decoration you will need to look at the space you have available and remember that not every piece of available space in the room has to be filled. Certainly with a kitchen based on the Italian style of kitchen it is okay to leave some spaces untouched (empty), but it should still looked live in and not like a show house.
But at the end of the day it does not matter which kind of interior decorating style you go for in your kitchen the whole idea should be to ensure that the kitchen space available works for you whilst still managing to look great.
Interior Decoration
Home always is one’s top priority and it reflects one’s personality. So it is our most concerned area, so we should take atmost importance to see that it is well organized and well lit. If you’re lighting is not adequate then how ever you keep tidy and purchase best of furniture, your home will look dull and tasteless.
It has been seen that when it comes to decorate a new house or its improvement top most priority always goes to furniture’s, curtains, sofa sets, pictures and other decorated items and lightings takes the last priority . But it should be other way, because lighting will create or reduce your home beauty. You tend to use your funds towards other items and when lighting comes you have less funds and you tend to compromise with it.
But you must understand that it is the lighting which will brighten your home and add colour to your house and your interior decoration. It is unfortunate that lighting is always neglected.
To understand lighting you must understand some definition like lux, color rendering, flux, energy efficiency, and efficacy.
Flux: Flux means the light output given by a bare lamp. And the unit is Lumens.
Lux: Lux can be defined as the light output or flux in a particular direction per unit area. Unit of lux is candela.
Color rendering: Color rendering can be defined as the color you get compare to the natural colors that is sun light. In sun light you get the perfect color.
Energy efficiency: Now a day’s energy is most important, energy saved is energy produced. So energy efficiency can be defined as with less energy used or wattages you get maximum light output. That is why you see CFL’s (Compact florescent lamps) T5 lamps in the markets. Because most talked about is energy efficiency. Day by day cost of electricity is increasing and saving energy has prime importance to all and every country.
Let us take a case study about your drawing room.
Drawing room is the first place where a guest comes or the place you sit with your children and other family members and watch your favorite TV Soaps. So you must understand the importance of it in your life. So you should take most care in putting light. Lighting your drawing room should be seen not only in the angle of science, but also in the angle of an artist. Why I have said this because if you see only in the angle of science , you put formula of lighting designing then you get the numbers of lights required, but your drawing room is place of important , so also be seen in the eye of an artist. Lighting will differ according the moods. You may not always required bright light, but some times you may required only a spot light or reading light near your sofa.
What I intend to say is that lighting should not be seen as put formula and get result? Lighting differs in different times and different moods.
In drawing room one should use diffused lighting, some indirect lighting, some spot lighting with CFL or Miniature halogens (MR16) or a mixture of both. Some table lamps for studying purpose and some general lighting. for all purpose.
Diffused lighting will not give glare to eyes and gives smoothening touch. This is used for general purpose. But you have a party at home or you have got special guests then apart from general lighting you can also light your spot lights or high lighters to high light some of your decorative pictures or statues. Put indirect lighters ,up lighter to high your ceiling and get indirect lighting.
Suppose you have a dinner or cocktail party then the mood is different , that time you can put indirect lighting one or two spot lights to give an party or leisure ambience or atmosphere . Suppose you are in romantic mood and sitting with you wife you can create a romantic ambience by putting on jummes and one or two indirect lighting only to create romantic atmosphere.
You are not in good mood you can use indirect lighters only. Or you want to study then you can have only the table lamp lit for you study.
See why I have said that lighting should not be seen only the angle of science, because lighting will change as per your requirements or moods. Lighting should not be more it will irritate or give glare if lighting is not adequate then it will create dull effect. Lighting also will differ in different places to give different ambience. To give a warmth or welcome effect you can have warm day light. Like 2700 k(Kelvin) lamps , to give cool effect or give assurance you can have cool day lights 6500k (Kelvin) lamps. See light is a vast subject of its own. LIGHT SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN LIGHTLY.
It has been seen that when it comes to decorate a new house or its improvement top most priority always goes to furniture’s, curtains, sofa sets, pictures and other decorated items and lightings takes the last priority . But it should be other way, because lighting will create or reduce your home beauty. You tend to use your funds towards other items and when lighting comes you have less funds and you tend to compromise with it.
But you must understand that it is the lighting which will brighten your home and add colour to your house and your interior decoration. It is unfortunate that lighting is always neglected.
To understand lighting you must understand some definition like lux, color rendering, flux, energy efficiency, and efficacy.
Flux: Flux means the light output given by a bare lamp. And the unit is Lumens.
Lux: Lux can be defined as the light output or flux in a particular direction per unit area. Unit of lux is candela.
Color rendering: Color rendering can be defined as the color you get compare to the natural colors that is sun light. In sun light you get the perfect color.
Energy efficiency: Now a day’s energy is most important, energy saved is energy produced. So energy efficiency can be defined as with less energy used or wattages you get maximum light output. That is why you see CFL’s (Compact florescent lamps) T5 lamps in the markets. Because most talked about is energy efficiency. Day by day cost of electricity is increasing and saving energy has prime importance to all and every country.
Let us take a case study about your drawing room.
Drawing room is the first place where a guest comes or the place you sit with your children and other family members and watch your favorite TV Soaps. So you must understand the importance of it in your life. So you should take most care in putting light. Lighting your drawing room should be seen not only in the angle of science, but also in the angle of an artist. Why I have said this because if you see only in the angle of science , you put formula of lighting designing then you get the numbers of lights required, but your drawing room is place of important , so also be seen in the eye of an artist. Lighting will differ according the moods. You may not always required bright light, but some times you may required only a spot light or reading light near your sofa.
What I intend to say is that lighting should not be seen as put formula and get result? Lighting differs in different times and different moods.
In drawing room one should use diffused lighting, some indirect lighting, some spot lighting with CFL or Miniature halogens (MR16) or a mixture of both. Some table lamps for studying purpose and some general lighting. for all purpose.
Diffused lighting will not give glare to eyes and gives smoothening touch. This is used for general purpose. But you have a party at home or you have got special guests then apart from general lighting you can also light your spot lights or high lighters to high light some of your decorative pictures or statues. Put indirect lighters ,up lighter to high your ceiling and get indirect lighting.
Suppose you have a dinner or cocktail party then the mood is different , that time you can put indirect lighting one or two spot lights to give an party or leisure ambience or atmosphere . Suppose you are in romantic mood and sitting with you wife you can create a romantic ambience by putting on jummes and one or two indirect lighting only to create romantic atmosphere.
You are not in good mood you can use indirect lighters only. Or you want to study then you can have only the table lamp lit for you study.
See why I have said that lighting should not be seen only the angle of science, because lighting will change as per your requirements or moods. Lighting should not be more it will irritate or give glare if lighting is not adequate then it will create dull effect. Lighting also will differ in different places to give different ambience. To give a warmth or welcome effect you can have warm day light. Like 2700 k(Kelvin) lamps , to give cool effect or give assurance you can have cool day lights 6500k (Kelvin) lamps. See light is a vast subject of its own. LIGHT SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN LIGHTLY.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Interior Design Basics - Styles and Ideas
Whether you want to create a quaint hideaway space in the former attic; a romantic master bedroom; a trendy family room or an elegant kitchen, designing a new space requires knowledge about a few basic things:The function of the space.
As a designer, it is your job to make the room both functional and stylish. No one will use a room full of expensive crystal and antiques if they have small children. While working around the family’s needs and interests may be difficult at times, it is essential to designing a room that is more than just a showplace – but is place to call home too.
The space available.
Take a good look at the space you have available. Sometimes part of your design will include adding square footage by knocking out walls and combining space or even adding on. Other times you’ll have to create unique ways to handle space restrictions and figure out how to make a small cramped space look and feel roomier.
The budget. 
Once you figure out how the room will be used; who will use it; what space is available and how much money you have for the transformation, it’s time to dig into some real designing. But, where so you start? Begin by following these basic rules of interior design.
Create a file of clippings and samples that show the style and colors you would like to use in your home. Be sure you have ample samples to evaluate within the space itself
Draw a floor plan of the room you will be decorating.
Evaluate your existing environment.
Create a Budget that works in with your financial situation so you know right away what splurge items are reasonable and which isn’t.
Either hand draw or use a specially designed computer program to begin designing the room of your dreams.
- Plan a schedule of what you will be doing and when.
- Find a competent contractor.
- Get to work.
Whether you’ll be handling a complete renovation or just a light design touch-up, remember that there will always be problems to overcome during the design process. Oftentimes the best design plans must be changed to better meet zoning requirements or to eliminate costly structural changes. Be flexible and open to changes in your ideas.
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Tendencias de decoración para esta Navidad
Nada se escapa a los dictados de la moda. La ropa, la cocina, la literatura, la decoración… y dentro de ésta, la Navidad no iba a ser menos.
Aunque hay objetos decorativos que perduran en el tiempo y podemos conservar de plena actualidad año tras año, siempre es bueno que exista un poco de innovación, ya sea en la colocación de objetos, en los colores utilizados, en las formas…
Este año, la navidad se rinde a la moda, que por suerte, la convertirá en más Navidad que nunca.
En muchas ocasiones hemos comentado la influencia de los brillos, los juegos de luces y los acabados en oro y plata, que se han hecho dueños de cada rincón de nuestro hogar, y que mejor que esta tendencia para vestir nuestra navidad de plena actualidad!!
Los brillos llegan a tu mesa, y la visten de fiesta, de lujo y elegancia, pero al mismo tiempo, de diseño y vanguardismo. Sobre un fondo blanco o beige, podemos incorporar individuales o caminos de mesa en tonos oscuros como marrones, morados o verdes, de esta manera, los accesorios dorados, plateados y brillantes, destacarán el doble.
Puedes hacer que el protagonista sea el cristal, que brillará de especial manera sobre un fondo oscuro. Además, puedes repartir velas lo largo de la mesa para contribuir a esta brillante tendencia decorativa. El brillo del fuego se reflejará en el cristal, multiplicando su luz.
La combinación de estilos es una de las posibilidades decorativas que mejores resultados aportan a cualquier estilismo, y eso también incluye los navideños. Un ambiente rural es quizá el más adecuado para disfrutar en plenitud estas fiestas, pero eso no quiere decir que el menaje y los accesorios de decoración también deban responder a este estilo. Un ambiente de un estilo rural llevado al extremo, combinará perfectamente con una Navidad absolutamente vanguardista.
Los estilismos navideños no vienen marcados únicamente por la moda imperante, sino que la innovación a la hora de organizar los festejos, cenas y veladas también son quienes mandan sobre la forma de decorar. Las modas de organización apuntan a las veladas de pie como forma de relación y esto hace que la mesa no se sitúe en el centro de la estancia, ni sea el lugar en torno al que tendrá lugar la celebración.
Aunque hay objetos decorativos que perduran en el tiempo y podemos conservar de plena actualidad año tras año, siempre es bueno que exista un poco de innovación, ya sea en la colocación de objetos, en los colores utilizados, en las formas…
Este año, la navidad se rinde a la moda, que por suerte, la convertirá en más Navidad que nunca.
En muchas ocasiones hemos comentado la influencia de los brillos, los juegos de luces y los acabados en oro y plata, que se han hecho dueños de cada rincón de nuestro hogar, y que mejor que esta tendencia para vestir nuestra navidad de plena actualidad!!
Los brillos llegan a tu mesa, y la visten de fiesta, de lujo y elegancia, pero al mismo tiempo, de diseño y vanguardismo. Sobre un fondo blanco o beige, podemos incorporar individuales o caminos de mesa en tonos oscuros como marrones, morados o verdes, de esta manera, los accesorios dorados, plateados y brillantes, destacarán el doble.
Puedes hacer que el protagonista sea el cristal, que brillará de especial manera sobre un fondo oscuro. Además, puedes repartir velas lo largo de la mesa para contribuir a esta brillante tendencia decorativa. El brillo del fuego se reflejará en el cristal, multiplicando su luz.
La combinación de estilos es una de las posibilidades decorativas que mejores resultados aportan a cualquier estilismo, y eso también incluye los navideños. Un ambiente rural es quizá el más adecuado para disfrutar en plenitud estas fiestas, pero eso no quiere decir que el menaje y los accesorios de decoración también deban responder a este estilo. Un ambiente de un estilo rural llevado al extremo, combinará perfectamente con una Navidad absolutamente vanguardista.Los estilismos navideños no vienen marcados únicamente por la moda imperante, sino que la innovación a la hora de organizar los festejos, cenas y veladas también son quienes mandan sobre la forma de decorar. Las modas de organización apuntan a las veladas de pie como forma de relación y esto hace que la mesa no se sitúe en el centro de la estancia, ni sea el lugar en torno al que tendrá lugar la celebración.
Pintura Decorativa Infantil Personalizada
Em qualquer parte da sua casa é possível criar um elemento de decoração único. Através da Pintura Decorativa personalizada o único limite é a sua imaginação ou dos seus filhos. Qualquer imagem pode ser pintada numa das suas divisões. Desde um tema infantil no quarto dos mais jovens até uma paisagem ou uma pintura abstracta em qualquer outro espaço da sua casa ou empresa. Além das hipóteses serem
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Home Interior Decorating
As with anything the process of decorating your home in order to make it look nice becomes much easier especially when it complements the fabric and architecture of the house. In relation to home interior decorating by applying certain wallpapers, or painting the walls, or selecting furnishings and fittings (lights etc) and by including small accent decorations to the rooms (paintings or prints) it will provide the house with a certain feel.
There are many interior designers/decorators as well as some architects around who can provide a professional interior decoration service and you will soon see the difference between a home interior decoration and interior design.
With respect to home interior decoration this specifically focuses on the finishing touches such as wall paper, window coverings (curtains, blinds etc.,), furnishings and paint, whilst interior design is more involved with the architecture as well as room layout and other design parameters (cabinet making) that go into making a house a home.
The idea of home interior decoration first found its place in late 18th Century Paris and London and the more modern home interior decoration was began by Jeanselme from Paris, Lenygon and Morant from London and Ogden Codman who was based in New York. Over the last few years the idea of home interior decoration has gone through many phases and trends and certainly the most current trend is for trying to find ways to decorate a home on a budget.
With any home interior decoration scheme the whole idea is to improve the functionality of the home as well as reflect the owners taste and personality.
In 2003 homeowners had spent about $175 billion to improve their homes and about 65% of this was actually spent on the interior decoration of the home. Certainly the latest trend when carrying out any home interior decoration is for people to spend money on expanding their kitchens and livening up their outdated bathrooms. Also more emphasis is being placed on people creating a room for a specific purpose (family room, child's play room) as well as on areas for individual members of a family (child's bedroom, master bedroom).
As with respect to colour schemes these seem to be undergoing a change also with more and more people looking towards more earthy tones and turning away from the vibrant colours of the past. More and more people seem to prefer blue and grey colours in all different shades against the dull reds and dark blues of previous years.
Certainly the more innovative home interior decorating ideas around that do not cost much but give the same impression as a more expensive and ornate scheme are the latest trend for new career professionals and young married couples.
Often you will find that the focus relating to home interior decorating has changed from the more unique look of the 1980's to a much more functional and harmonized look.
Over the last 15 years there have been some dramatic changes where home interior decoration is concerned and therefore for any good interior decorator keeping track of the latest trends is essential in much the same way that a computer geek will keep track of the latest hardware and software that has hit the market.
There are many interior designers/decorators as well as some architects around who can provide a professional interior decoration service and you will soon see the difference between a home interior decoration and interior design.
With respect to home interior decoration this specifically focuses on the finishing touches such as wall paper, window coverings (curtains, blinds etc.,), furnishings and paint, whilst interior design is more involved with the architecture as well as room layout and other design parameters (cabinet making) that go into making a house a home.
The idea of home interior decoration first found its place in late 18th Century Paris and London and the more modern home interior decoration was began by Jeanselme from Paris, Lenygon and Morant from London and Ogden Codman who was based in New York. Over the last few years the idea of home interior decoration has gone through many phases and trends and certainly the most current trend is for trying to find ways to decorate a home on a budget.
With any home interior decoration scheme the whole idea is to improve the functionality of the home as well as reflect the owners taste and personality.
In 2003 homeowners had spent about $175 billion to improve their homes and about 65% of this was actually spent on the interior decoration of the home. Certainly the latest trend when carrying out any home interior decoration is for people to spend money on expanding their kitchens and livening up their outdated bathrooms. Also more emphasis is being placed on people creating a room for a specific purpose (family room, child's play room) as well as on areas for individual members of a family (child's bedroom, master bedroom).
As with respect to colour schemes these seem to be undergoing a change also with more and more people looking towards more earthy tones and turning away from the vibrant colours of the past. More and more people seem to prefer blue and grey colours in all different shades against the dull reds and dark blues of previous years.
Certainly the more innovative home interior decorating ideas around that do not cost much but give the same impression as a more expensive and ornate scheme are the latest trend for new career professionals and young married couples.
Often you will find that the focus relating to home interior decorating has changed from the more unique look of the 1980's to a much more functional and harmonized look.
Over the last 15 years there have been some dramatic changes where home interior decoration is concerned and therefore for any good interior decorator keeping track of the latest trends is essential in much the same way that a computer geek will keep track of the latest hardware and software that has hit the market.
Interior Decorating Project
All of us love to surround our world with things, which are both beautiful as well as exotic. Our homes are one of the most intrinsic parts of the world around us. Therefore, most of us enjoy making our homes more than a mere structure made up of four walls and a roof.
Home decor styles range from a number of themes, designs, and materials. While planning your home decor project, you can either opt for the theme being implemented throughout the house or use one specific theme for a specific room. For example, a house was once designed in such a way that each room was decorated with the styles of the different countries the home owner had visited. All rooms included authentic art and furniture from each visited country.
An assessment of your needs is preferrable before embarking on the process of a new home interior decorating project. The next point to keep in mind would obviously be taste such as personal likings and dislikings. You can then choose from several themes that can stretch from Victorian to more contemporary themes, which are more suited to the modern and urban lifestyle. One of the modern themes including home decor ideas that are really catching up is the use of bamboo. Eco-friendly and beautiful, bamboo has a number of advantages that account for its popularity as a first choice for home interior decoration. Transform your home to a tropical paradise of peace and harmony with the use of bamboo. Another benefit of using bamboo is the fact that the material is famous for its sheer versatility. You can incorporate it into almost anything beginning with floorings to even towels! The main point to remember when using bamboo for decorating your home interior is the fact that the glue that is used for sealing the sheets into a pattern should be non-toxic glue. This is especially important when bamboo flooring is glued with inexpensive or low quality glue. The flooring can cause the floors to dent and also cause them to give out a harmful gas called Formaldehyde.
Curtains can also match with the flooring with convenience as bamboo curtains can be easily purchased all over the world. It is best to keep the interior spaces clutter-free while using bamboo flooring, as this would go a long way in enhancing the ambience. The color that this theme would necessarily involve would be slightly muted. Furthermore, this color is quite fashionable in this decade. In case you want to add color to the space, cushions and rugs make make nice floor decor additions. To add a bit of freshness to the room, accentuate the muted sophistication of the theme with a couple of bright hibiscus flowers and perhaps a well chosen painting with a color selection that matches the home decor accessories.
Home decor styles range from a number of themes, designs, and materials. While planning your home decor project, you can either opt for the theme being implemented throughout the house or use one specific theme for a specific room. For example, a house was once designed in such a way that each room was decorated with the styles of the different countries the home owner had visited. All rooms included authentic art and furniture from each visited country.
An assessment of your needs is preferrable before embarking on the process of a new home interior decorating project. The next point to keep in mind would obviously be taste such as personal likings and dislikings. You can then choose from several themes that can stretch from Victorian to more contemporary themes, which are more suited to the modern and urban lifestyle. One of the modern themes including home decor ideas that are really catching up is the use of bamboo. Eco-friendly and beautiful, bamboo has a number of advantages that account for its popularity as a first choice for home interior decoration. Transform your home to a tropical paradise of peace and harmony with the use of bamboo. Another benefit of using bamboo is the fact that the material is famous for its sheer versatility. You can incorporate it into almost anything beginning with floorings to even towels! The main point to remember when using bamboo for decorating your home interior is the fact that the glue that is used for sealing the sheets into a pattern should be non-toxic glue. This is especially important when bamboo flooring is glued with inexpensive or low quality glue. The flooring can cause the floors to dent and also cause them to give out a harmful gas called Formaldehyde.
Curtains can also match with the flooring with convenience as bamboo curtains can be easily purchased all over the world. It is best to keep the interior spaces clutter-free while using bamboo flooring, as this would go a long way in enhancing the ambience. The color that this theme would necessarily involve would be slightly muted. Furthermore, this color is quite fashionable in this decade. In case you want to add color to the space, cushions and rugs make make nice floor decor additions. To add a bit of freshness to the room, accentuate the muted sophistication of the theme with a couple of bright hibiscus flowers and perhaps a well chosen painting with a color selection that matches the home decor accessories.
Interior Decorating
Functional actually means that the room should serve a purpose and be comfortable to perform that function inside the room. Keep this function in mind while decorating a functional room like a living room.
When you are into redecorating and making your home look nice, you probably love to change your living room interior decorating theme often. Here we are going to look at a feature that can be a stunning focal point of any living room, that’s inexpensive, can relax, and calm you as well as lift your mood. Flowers spot lit on a table are a quick and easy way of decorating a bare wall or corner as well as adding freshness color and texture there is also the advantage of perfume to the room.
Native American Indian art as home decor helps bring in an atmosphere of nature in the overall interior decorating of a room. But because people nowadays are becoming more and more aware and involved in the interior decorating aspects of their homes, there are many homeowners that are forced into adopting their own interior decorating techniques and processes. Home or interior decorating, as wrongly perceived by people ages ago, need not be expensive and need not requiring degrees and diplomas in the discipline.
If your office is a home-based one, then you need to select the suitable area and plan the interior decorating accordingly. As far as home interior decorating is concerned, every nook and corner has to be studied so that the available space is utilized to the maximum. Another interior decorating tip is to capture the beauty of naturally aged wood in custom designed furniture.
Whatever interior decorating scheme you choose, you need to allocate enough room for movement and accommodation of all the necessary equipment and furniture. Your home will feel warm with the proper interior Christmas decorating scheme. While track lighting and chandeliers can’t be changed easily, you can change out your lighting to go with your living room interior-decorating plan.
The first thought should be the scale of work, if the remodeling project involves more than cosmetic fixture replacements or surface interior decorating, it may be time to call in an plumber to assess you in your plumbing and pipe replacement. What better time than during the hurricane while you are in your home to decide how best to redesign and decorate your interior. When interior decorating your home, don't just go from room to room.
Many More Ideas
You need to let loose your imagination, aesthetic sense, and intelligence and pull out as many ideas as possible. Broadly speaking, interior-decorating Ideas can be obtained from catalogs, brochures or promotional advertisements released by interior decorators or designers. Another great ideas for sofas and chairs is to buy slipcovers - you can actually buy furniture that is meant to be slip covered, then simply get new slipcovers to go with whatever decorating plan you have in mind for the season.
Buy one items you truly love and build your ideas around that one item. For an office, starting from the entry point to the cafeteria lounge, interior-decorating ideas must be chosen carefully. In big factories, interior-decorating ideas can be followed to reduce manual labor.
Click here to see more Interior decorating and home décor ideas from him and experts. Some ideas include vacation shots, weddings, birthdays, children etc. Original ideas can make a significant difference in your Interior Decorating plans.
Not only will they have terrific ideas for ways to incorporate recyclable materials into your home interior decorating plans.
Christmas Time Decorating
There are many different ideas for interior Christmas decorating. There are a variety of decorating ideas on the market today, but the best way to complete your interior Christmas decorating is to make the items yourself or with your family. Lose all the leftover Christmas decorations and any unsightly items that seem out of place.
Create bows from Christmas print ribbon and putting them in various places around your house including your curtains. Pottery and decorative plants are also a welcome addition in home interior decorating. Original ideas can make a significant difference in your Interior Decorating plans.
Discover free home decorating ideas for all rooms of your home. Visit my website for more free articles on decorating from A-Z. The third of these three elements of successful interior decorating is harmony.
A second hand store, yard sale, or even the attic is a great place to find other items that can be refurbished or simply cleaned up a bit, to compliment your interior room décor. If you're too busy to shop around, want to make some major changes or if you simply feel like you need some advice, there are a number of interior professionals who can help you get the results you're after.
Finally, give your home your own personal touch. Effective space planning and interior design requires that you plan in three dimensions - so start thinking about the space above your head and higher up on the walls. If you start to think vertical in you interior space planning you can be on your way to doubling your useable interior floor space in your home.
When you are into redecorating and making your home look nice, you probably love to change your living room interior decorating theme often. Here we are going to look at a feature that can be a stunning focal point of any living room, that’s inexpensive, can relax, and calm you as well as lift your mood. Flowers spot lit on a table are a quick and easy way of decorating a bare wall or corner as well as adding freshness color and texture there is also the advantage of perfume to the room.
Native American Indian art as home decor helps bring in an atmosphere of nature in the overall interior decorating of a room. But because people nowadays are becoming more and more aware and involved in the interior decorating aspects of their homes, there are many homeowners that are forced into adopting their own interior decorating techniques and processes. Home or interior decorating, as wrongly perceived by people ages ago, need not be expensive and need not requiring degrees and diplomas in the discipline.
If your office is a home-based one, then you need to select the suitable area and plan the interior decorating accordingly. As far as home interior decorating is concerned, every nook and corner has to be studied so that the available space is utilized to the maximum. Another interior decorating tip is to capture the beauty of naturally aged wood in custom designed furniture.
Whatever interior decorating scheme you choose, you need to allocate enough room for movement and accommodation of all the necessary equipment and furniture. Your home will feel warm with the proper interior Christmas decorating scheme. While track lighting and chandeliers can’t be changed easily, you can change out your lighting to go with your living room interior-decorating plan.
The first thought should be the scale of work, if the remodeling project involves more than cosmetic fixture replacements or surface interior decorating, it may be time to call in an plumber to assess you in your plumbing and pipe replacement. What better time than during the hurricane while you are in your home to decide how best to redesign and decorate your interior. When interior decorating your home, don't just go from room to room.
Many More Ideas
You need to let loose your imagination, aesthetic sense, and intelligence and pull out as many ideas as possible. Broadly speaking, interior-decorating Ideas can be obtained from catalogs, brochures or promotional advertisements released by interior decorators or designers. Another great ideas for sofas and chairs is to buy slipcovers - you can actually buy furniture that is meant to be slip covered, then simply get new slipcovers to go with whatever decorating plan you have in mind for the season.
Buy one items you truly love and build your ideas around that one item. For an office, starting from the entry point to the cafeteria lounge, interior-decorating ideas must be chosen carefully. In big factories, interior-decorating ideas can be followed to reduce manual labor.
Click here to see more Interior decorating and home décor ideas from him and experts. Some ideas include vacation shots, weddings, birthdays, children etc. Original ideas can make a significant difference in your Interior Decorating plans.
Not only will they have terrific ideas for ways to incorporate recyclable materials into your home interior decorating plans.
Christmas Time Decorating
There are many different ideas for interior Christmas decorating. There are a variety of decorating ideas on the market today, but the best way to complete your interior Christmas decorating is to make the items yourself or with your family. Lose all the leftover Christmas decorations and any unsightly items that seem out of place.
Create bows from Christmas print ribbon and putting them in various places around your house including your curtains. Pottery and decorative plants are also a welcome addition in home interior decorating. Original ideas can make a significant difference in your Interior Decorating plans.
Discover free home decorating ideas for all rooms of your home. Visit my website for more free articles on decorating from A-Z. The third of these three elements of successful interior decorating is harmony.
A second hand store, yard sale, or even the attic is a great place to find other items that can be refurbished or simply cleaned up a bit, to compliment your interior room décor. If you're too busy to shop around, want to make some major changes or if you simply feel like you need some advice, there are a number of interior professionals who can help you get the results you're after.
Finally, give your home your own personal touch. Effective space planning and interior design requires that you plan in three dimensions - so start thinking about the space above your head and higher up on the walls. If you start to think vertical in you interior space planning you can be on your way to doubling your useable interior floor space in your home.
