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Thursday, 8 September 2016
Interior decor : Latest interior designs
Interior decor : Latest interior designs
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Friday, 2 September 2016
Interior design's in trend: Downtown Design’s top picks from the Nordics
Interior design's in trend: Downtown Design’s top picks from the Nordics
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Now in its fourth edition, Downtown Design fair will take place at the Dubai Design District (d3) from 25-28 October, attracting some of the most prominent names in home furnishings. From Georg Jensen to Kährs, here is a selection of what visitors have to look forward to from the Nordics.
Georg Jensen Living
Danish design house Georg Jensen is renowned for its craftsmanship and creative collaborations with some of the world’s leading designers. with a new flagship store just recently opened in dubai, Geroge jensen markes its 112 year anniversiary with a plan of expansion in the region.
Carl Hansen
After opening a bespoke furniture workshop in Odense, Denmark in
1908, Carl Hansen remains a family business and today boasts a broad range of modern and simplistic furniture with clean lines that are arguably the epitome of Scandinavian craftsmanship.
Kährs
At Downtown Design, Swedish wood flooring manufacturer Kahrs aims to demonstrate the importance of choosing good flooring and the possibilities it offer to carefully choosing the colour, surface, structure and pattern.
Bolon
Swedish brand Bolon returns to Downtown Design this year with a new collection, ‘Silence,’ inspired
by nature, historical patterns and traditional wooden flooring.
Jotun
Norwegian paint manufacturer, Jotun Paints have been in business since 1926, establishing a headquarters in the Middle East in 1974. Despite its Norwegian heritage, the brand has been at the
forefront of developing products specifically suited for the middle Eastern environment. This year, at
Downtown Design Jotun, will unveil its 2016 Wall Trends collection featuring a selection of beautiful
colours that were inspired by nature and heritage.
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Thursday, 28 March 2013
Interior Decorating with plants : choosing an indoor plant
Interior Decorating with plants : choosing an indoor plant
Indoor plants are a great way to bring the garden inside, adding to
interior decor with natural beauty and elegant greenery. There are
hundreds of plants that thrive indoors, protected from the harsher
conditions of the outside world. Choosing the best interior plants will
depend on gardening experience, availability, decor style, and even the
architecture of the house itself.
While many plants can benefit
from the regulated temperature and light indoors, not all interior
plants have the same sunlight or temperature requirements. Plants that
require full sun will need to be placed next to large windows, ideally
those that receive several hours of sunlight per day. Shade-loving
interior plants, such as ferns, will need to be kept in sheltered
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In
terms of temperature, hardy interior plants can put up with most indoor
climates, while exotic and more labor-intensive plants may require
environments that are carefully temperature-controlled. If a house
contains rooms that can be individually temperature-controlled, it may
be easier to grow unusual plants such as orchids. Homes with central
temperature control or those with less insulation may permit the use of
more tolerant interior plants, such as cacti, bonsai, and herb gardens.
The style of decoration within a house may help determine the best
interior plants. Southwestern-style adobes may inspire the indoor
gardener to add a few cacti or desert succulents. Tropical inspired
decor may be enhanced by the use of rubber trees and orchids. Homes with
a traditional British feel may be best served by plants seen in
traditional conservatories, such as unusual ferns. Others that use
Italian or French design influences can benefit from herb gardens
planted near windows, which add both beauty and culinary options.
Though interior plants are protected from outdoor conditions to an
extent, the climate of the region will sometimes influence the success
of specific plants. Using plants that are local and native to the area
may be the best way to ensure hearty growth and bloom, since the
sunlight and temperature already suit the plant. Areas that receive rain
and overcast skies may not be the best place to try and grow plants
that require daily sunlight, while humid climates may flood
drought-loving plants with too much moisture.
Gardening experience can also help determine the best kinds of
interior plants for a home. Some plants can actually survive on a few
drops of water per week, while others require daily spritzing, regular
fertilization, and frequent trips outside for additional sunlight. While
growing interior plants can be a fun hobby, it can quickly grow
tiresome for those uninterested in spending several hours a week
maintaining delicate plants. Suiting plant choices to gardening
preferences can help keep interior gardening fun for the gardener, and
safe for the plants.
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Interior Decoration with plants
Interior Decoration with plants
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By Rupanzal
A room is incomplete without a touch of nature.
Unfortunately,
as interior plants are often added as last minute accessory items, the
decorative containers for such plants are likewise selected in a rushed,
haphazard manner.
Before you make a mad dash to the garden center, use these 9 steps to select the right planters for your interior:Visit the Ultimate Books Library
Don't settle.
If you've taken time to select stylish furnishings, don't settle for
ordinary planters from the corner hardware store. There are countless
resources available such as independent retailers, antique stores or
online. Spend time to find the right planters.
Understand Scale.
The planter size should be in proportion to the plant. For Table top
plants, a decorative planter should have a diameter that is at least 1
inch larger than that of the grow-pot (the ugly black nursery pot that
the plant comes in). Large floor plants typically require a decorative
container with a diameter that is 2 to 4 inches larger than the
grow-pot.
No Drainage Holes. Your
decorative container should be water tight with no drainage holes,
otherwise leakage will cause damage to carpeting and floor finishes. If
you select a material that sweats or breathes such as ceramic, use a
water tight plastic liner within the planter. If you purchased a planter
with holes, carefully fill in the holes with waterproof materials such
as epoxy.
Complement the color scheme.
Transitional interiors call for contemporary planters with a rich or
creamy finish. On the other hand, stark, modern interiors consisting
mostly of blacks, whites, and grays need bright-colored planters to
cheer up the spaces. Terra cotta and wood planters with waterproof
liners are great accents to warm a space.
Look at the hardware.
Metallic planters or those glazed with metallic finishes are good
defaults for the home or office. Use the color of the knobs, hinges and
furniture legs as a guide for selecting the metallic finish. Brushed
metallic finishes are more current than shiny ones.
Think series, not groupings.
Don't cluster those Peace Lilies in the corner anymore. Create a
series. Position the plants linearly or stagger the heights. Tall,
V-shaped planters are superb in series of three, and are especially
stunning in bright colors.
Select plants before the artwork. Artistic
placement of a tall, bright-colored series of planters along a wall or
corridor can replace the need for artwork. As plants and planters are
rather inexpensive, it will allow you to allocate more of your budget to
fewer, nicer pieces of art.
Get focal. When
decorating with plants, less is more. A few strategically placed
specimen trees in substantial containers produces the 'wow' that
finishes a room.
Consult an Expert. Plants and
planters are very affordable. If you are unsure on what plants to
choose, or which plants will live in your space, consult a professional
interior plants-caping company.
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Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Decorating: Kids Bedroom
Decorating: Kids Bedroom
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Before you can begin you’ll need an idea. You will not have to look very far, let the kids be your decorating inspiration.
Kids have wonderful
ideas and are filled with imagination, so let their personality and
interests be your inspiration. Talk with them about what they would like
in their room – even small children have favorite colors, a special
book or a much loved stuffed toy.
By getting their
input your more likely to have a successful project, however more
important this shows them that their thoughts, opinion and ideas
matter.To help jump-start those creative juices listed below are several
Theme Ideas for a child’s bedroom. A Magical Theme
Their large and small, boys and girls,
their happy and magical, they live in the forest the trees the garden,
why not bring them into your little girls room. Fairies have been around
for centuries and if you believe and are very quite you might just
catch a glimpse of one hiding in the corner.
Soft pastel shades
of pink, peach, lavender, green or yellow would be a wonderful color
scheme for the room. Use one color for the walls then another for the
bedding and window treatments. A simple way to dress the walls without a
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Bedding and window
treatments can be done in either a fairy print or a solid pastel color.
If the walls are going to have a lot of detail, a solid color will keep
the room from becoming to busy and distracting. If also makes future
redecorating easier.
Decorative pillows
and an extra blanket or comforter in a small size than the bed will add
or more color to a solid color comforter not to mention be perfect for
those sleepy weekend naps.
Flowers & Butterflies Theme
All girls love
flowers and lots of them, when colorful butterflies are added you’ve got
the makings of a very special bedroom. There are so many possibilities
to help turn a plain bedroom into her very own Enchanted Garden.
Taking ideas from
the Fairies Theme, paint or stencil a large garden trellis on one wall,
add lots and lots of colorful flowers growing from the bottom. Stencil
ivy and flower vines around the inside mix in butterflies and maybe a
few cute little bees (just for good measure) and you’ve now got unique
focal point in the room.
Moving on to
bedding and window treatments, there are endless floral patterns
available everything from big mod, funky colored flowers to more simple
prints. Choose window treatments to match or take a color from the
bedding, toss some fun flower and butterfly shaped pillows on and
instant dreamland.
It won’t be hard
finding accessories for this type of room. Flowers are found on
everything from lampshades to area rugs. Dress up lampshades with
butterflies, flower petals or pretty ribbon. Hang several groups of
prints in colorful frames.
A watering can from
the garden filled with silk flowers adds charm even resin (will not
break easy) garden bunnies would look cute nestled in the corner under
an artificial bush. A collection of butterfly and flower inspired sun
catchers hanging in windows will provide magic in the afternoon.
A Space Theme
Help your little
ones take a wonderful trip to another Galaxy by using a theme based on
the planets in their room. Start with the wall color, deep blues or a
blue gray paint color is a good base to continue the theme with. To
enhance the walls try using a planet theme wall border or hand painted
planets and stars. Using Reflective paint will make your galaxy shine at
night.
Accessorizing the room is going to be easy. The following are just a few ideas to get you started
- Bedding Sets
- Area Rugs
- Lamps
- Models of Space Ships and Solar Systems
For models look in
your local craft or hobby stores, then line them up on shelves placed
around the room or hang the ships from fishing line from the ceiling.
Another accessory that will make a wonderful focal point on the walls is
by using posters or prints.
A Sports Theme
Football Basketball
Baseball Soccer ... It could also be Hockey, Car Racing, Horse Racing,
Motor Cross, Rugby, Skiing or Swimming the list goes on and on. Most
every boy and many girls love some type of sports so if your little
athlete is passionate about one or more of them why not fill their
bedroom with inspiration.
Begin your hall of
fame with the walls. Painting is the easiest and less expensive way to
add personality, color choices can include blue, gray or red. Of course a
really simple way to dress up the walls is by using art. Whether it’s
one particular sport, sports personality or a combination of several,
sports posters & photographs are readily available.
Finding the right bedding for your sports
theme room will not be difficult. Pretty much everywhere you look you’ll
find something related too most sports. You can choose an overall
sports theme that includes various types of sports or if you kids love
one particular sport or team then look for items dealing with just that
particular one. Keep in mind that he or she may love football or
baseball today, however next month it could be something else entirely.
So to keep costs
down you may want to invest in a solid primary color or simple print
bedding and window treatments. Then bring the sports theme in by using
accessories, this way when their taste does change your not faced with
the expense of changing everything in the room. This includes lamps,
area rugs, clocks, mirrors and pictures.
By using a theme to
decorate your children’s bedroom, you’ll be giving them a very special
place in the home that is just for them.
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Curtains and Drapes
Curtains and Drapes for your living room
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Apart from their functional use, curtains and drapes bring out the
best in terms of visual appeal in a room. They add to its aesthetic
value and help highlight the remaining furniture and accessories in the
room. Simply put, curtains and drapes can be used as a focal point, or
as a backdrop to accentuate a focal point you are trying to create. So
how can you decide what kind of curtains and drapes are more suited to a
living room than any other room in a house? Let's take a look.
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The choice of drapes for living rooms depends on the purpose you want to use them for. Of course, the first one is to block out the sunlight, but the choice of curtains depends on the amount of sunlight entering the room. For instance, if it is the morning sunlight, you would choose curtains that allow this light to filter into your living room, while you enjoy a cup of tea early in the morning. For this purpose, you could choose light cotton, sheer, or lace curtains. However, window treatments also have to provide privacy during the evening. So having a dual set would be ideal, for you to enjoy your mornings, and privacy in the evenings. On the other hand, if it is the rays of the setting sun that make it through your living room, choosing a darker shade would be ideal to block out these harsh rays. As such, thick cotton, or silk curtains would be a great choice. Silk curtains are slightly difficult to maintain, but since your living room is where you entertain, choosing rich curtains is a good investment. The living room is also the focal point of your house, which is why all measures toward appropriate home decoration should be followed.
As mentioned earlier, apart from the functional use of curtains, they are also used for the purpose of decorating the living room decorating. If you wish to use curtains as a focal point in your living room, then the ideal way to do so is to choose a good pattern and print on the curtains. For instance, a curtain with floral prints would do well in a traditionally decorated living room, while a modern living room would be able to carry off curtains and drapes with geometric prints beautifully. Considering the manner in which you want to drape the curtains is important. For instance, do you want luxurious valances, or do you simply want your curtains to stand out on their own, on a beautiful curtain rod? It is only your personal choice that will matter here.
Colors you choose for your curtains are also important. While the light and privacy factor will help determine the color you choose, the overall decorating pattern and color scheme of the living room will be another factor you will consider. Further, if you want to put up curtains on large windows, keep in mind that the color you choose should not be too dark. A large span of a dark color will make your living room look dull and steal away all the charm it holds. All this together will help you decide the kinds of curtains and drapes you want to choose from.
Finally, the shape of your windows are a big deciding factor. Bay window treatments will vary from window treatments for arched windows. Again, both can be as simple or as luxurious as you want them to. Further, while you may choose shorter curtains for windows, it is ideal to have drapes for French doors to give them the grand look they deserve.
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With these tips, you can get as creative as you wish to, indulge in different styles of curtain draping, and come up with some great curtain ideas based on the overall look of your living space.
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