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Room Decoration
Room decoration is not just about making a room look pretty. Decorating a room is a personal expression
one’s tastes and attitudes, in fact, an extension of oneself. The room’s décor can make it functional,
pleasing to the eye and an enjoyable place to be in. The most overwhelming aspect of room decoration is deciding where to begin. Not everyone has a clear picture in mind of how a room should look like, but they do have a few vague ideas. A little research and following some basic rules of thumb will enable even the decorating-challenged to spruce up a drab room. Some decorators focus on a key item and build the room around that item, choosing colors, fabrics, furniture and accessories that would accentuate that piece. This could be a print fabric, an artwork, a colorful rug, or any other piece. Room decoration can be addressed in a few tangible steps. Starting with the color scheme, walls and ceilings, flooring, windows, accents and ensembles, lighting, artwork and accessories, natural effects like plants and small trees, all of these are essential aspects of a room’s décor.
The walls and ceilings are the backdrop of a room. The flooring must be selected keeping in mind the functionality and décor. Lighting affects the mood and the spirit of a room and must be chosen with care. Artwork, accents and ensembles give the
room a unique personality and can be used to effectively camouflage defects. Art pieces must be put up at eye-level. Small plants
and flowers liven the room, giving it a natural touch and also fill the void corner.
Color is a valuable decorating tool. Color has the power to entirely change a room’s appearance. A carefully planned and pleasing color scheme uses minimal colors but enough to sustain interest. The recommended number of colors is two to
four. Create a balance by repeating the colors throughout the room. Emphasize details with strong color contrasts. When using
neutral color schemes, patterns and textures become more important. Patterns must have different designs and a compatible color.
Don’t use more than one bold pattern in a room. One can get ideas for pleasing color schemes almost anywhere – present
furnishings, nature, an accessory, or the color wheel.
Room Decoration requires an aesthetic sense and a flair for design. Trained interior decorators are able to assess a room and judge how it would look in different colors with a combination of furniture, fittings and accessories. When you undertake the decoration of a room, the following considerations must be kept in mind: room dimensions, budget, preferred colors and styles, functions and lighting of the room.
However the process of decorating a certain area, whether it is for professional or personal reasons, requires time and patience. If the room is to be used for professional reasons it is possible that the decoration may require a more formal appeal. In such a case, the variety of colors chosen could be grey, white, shades of blue to name a few. The furniture would comprise desk, chairs and sofa sets with a more authoritative look to them. The area could be fully carpeted or left bare. A well-carpeted office space adds the finishing touch to a room and often makes it look more complete. In the case of a room being used for personal reasons, one could choose from the myriad shades available these days as well as the variety of wallpapers. The color of curtains and carpets in a room should complement one another. One can only imagine a bizarre combination of red curtains and green carpeting! It is also important that the colors of the curtains and carpeting blend with the color of furniture and painted walls to create a balanced appealing effect.
Tips for Decorating Small Rooms
Clever built-ins and customized storage solutions maximizes space usage in a small room, yet gives it an uncluttered
look. Good furniture choices and smart lighting can make a small room seem more spacious. Large mirrors can make a room visually
double in size. A small room also loses its closed-in feeling when it is open to adjacent spaces. Define individual areas by making good use of architectural elements and smart placing of furniture. Pastel colors create a peaceful setting and increase the brightness in a room. Paint the ceiling in white so that it helps reflect light. Choose wallpapers with smaller patterns for small rooms. You could paint three walls and wallpaper the fourth. Clutter always makes a room appear smaller than it really is. Glass tables – dining, coffee and end tables are a good choice for small rooms. Use bookcases to display artwork and other knickknacks. It is important not to clutter it.
Living Room Decoration
Arrange your furniture to make the most of available space. A simple way to do it is to measure your room and draw it to scale. Measure and mark all that will affect the arrangement of the room – outlets, telephone cable, light switches, windows, doors that open towards inside, space between windows, height of window sills. Arrange and rearrange scale paper cutouts of the furniture until you are satisfied with the results.
A simple and effective way to decorate your living room is to select a focal point and orient everything in the room to highlight that point. Arrange the furniture so that it promotes conversation and gives a cozy feel. Choose colors that would
make the living room appear warm and inviting. Paint the walls with such colors and coordinate patterns and textures using a pleasant color scheme. If the living room is small, consider using a mirror or mirror tiles on a wall. This adds space and depth to the room. Plants and flowers liven up any living area. If you can’t bring in natural ones, try silk ones. A rug helps define an area and could be the focal point of the room, or a small area in the room.
Artwork displayed at eye-level or connecting visually to the furniture is a good way to lead the eye around
the room. The same can be said of accessories and other knickknacks. Overlapping triangular patterns effectively create visual appeal.
The living room must radiate warmth and be inviting place for both family and guests. It’s not too hard to create one that exudes elegance and lends a cozy feel at the same time.
Kitchen Decoration
Kitchen decoration is challenging and the myriad options available today for every aspect of the kitchen do not make it any easier for us. The kitchen can be functionally divided into four areas – countertops and flooring, appliances, cabinets, sinks and faucets
Countertops and flooring
When it comes to the shapes, colors, details and materials of the tiles, you don’t have to contend with dull patterns. There are many interesting patterns and designs for tiled countertops, backsplashes and floors. Glass and metal elements
add a sparkle and give a clean, refined look. This needn’t be used on the entire countertop surface, rather use it on just an island or a backsplash. Engineered quartz has the grainy look and cold feel of natural stone. It has a consistent color and the ability to be molded into different shapes.
Appliances
Today’s appliances are built for style and functionality. With proper planning, they use up kitchen space effectively. Sleeker designs, bright colors and details that make a statement are alternatives to stainless steel appliances. The newer models have softer, sleeker look than the present chunky, oversized grates, knobs, handles and frames.
Cabinets
More people are leaning towards darker tone finishes for kitchen cabinets. Antique and glazed finishes adds
a sense of heritage to the kitchen. Changing the cabinet hardware is an easy ways to touch up kitchen décor and change its feel
entirely. Main cabinet parts made in metal and in decorative accents from doorframes to overlays to pulls and knobs. Storage aids can now be thought of as organizational tools that increase efficiency by being placed near their point of use. The cozy, casual cottage look is the newest in kitchen design.
Sinks and faucets
Metal finishes like copper offer a more understated yet stylish option for adding a little sparkle to the kitchen. These finishes have deeper tones and brushed surfaces that provide warmth, a sense of times past, and texture. Second sinks have become more common for use as a bar, entertainment, chopping vegetables, or food-preparation. Match the main sink and second by selecting models that offer the same materials, styles, and finishes in different sizes. The sinks can complement each other by sharing certain design elements, or they can be completely different.
Trends are ephemeral, and thus it is important to decorate rooms based on your personal tastes. A room bears the stamp of your personality and interests. It can radiate warmth and cheer or intimidate or irritate depending on how you choose to decorate it. A little planning and research goes a long way in creating the room of your dreams.
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