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It’s the best design tool there is – a splash of color here, a splash of color there. Want a quick budget makeover for any room – paint it another color! Want to change the feel of a room – change the color of the accessories. But how do we pick the right color for the room? How do we make the bedroom a calm, serene haven and the dining room a lively place to have your meal?
You need to take a look at color psychology and meaning. Through the years we have assigned meanings to different colors based on their traditional uses. Analyzing the symbolic meaning of colors will give you some valuable insight on how to choose the right color for the right place and help you in every aspect of interior decorating, from choosing a paint color to redecorating your home on a budget.
Whites and neutrals tend to project purity, cleanliness, and neutrality. Notice that most hospitals have white walls, brides wear white gowns and a white picket fence surrounds a safe and happy home. Whites tend to:
What is the first thing you think of that’s yellow? The sun, of course. Yellow is powerful color that suggests warmth, richness and happiness. Yellows in the right doses can:
Yellows can have a magical effect on a room, but with the power of this color, using too much or having it too bright can cause problems.
Even more powerful than yellows are the reds, its is one of the most powerful colors you can use We associate red with love, valentines, danger, desire, speed, strength, and even stop signs. It is considered the first color that is recognized by human eye and this color:
Ideas for the use of red include dining rooms, and a dash of red as an accent can spice up other rooms as well.
Greens are a fresh color to use in almost any room, and is one of most-often cited favorite colors. It represents nature, environment, health, good luck, youth and fertility. Greens represent:
You can use greens almost anywhere, anytime for anything – in the right shades, of course.
Blue is considered a universal color. It represents peace, tranquility, stability, trust, confidence, security, loyalty, sky, water, cold, technology, and even depression. Blue can
Blue is universal familiar color, and is comforting. It’s known for its calming affect and should be used in any room you would like to promote tranquility and peace, like a bedroom.
The color brown represents earth and steadiness. But the first thing I think of with brown is chocolate, of course, which symbolizes smoothness and luxury. Brown tends to make us feel:
If you need a touch of sophistication in a room, brown may be just what you need.
Colors are going to play a major role in your life and color choices throughout your home are going to influence your mood, so be emotional about your color choices.
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Interior Decorating
IN the rudest attempts to provide homes we find evidence of a desire to decorate them.
In early examples ornament usually springs out of constructive methods; others are merely surface additions, but either symbolical or purely decorative (as in the curved forms and interlacings).
However, practically in every style of ornament that we can study we find in the early types some reminiscences of constructural details.
Thus the Egyptian column (like that of Chaldea) is a tree trunk, or a bundle of reeds, ornamented with flowers; their dado, though carved in stone or painted on stucco, is the representation of a reed mat, of wattle looped together with flowering water plants.
In Greek marble buildings we discover the ends of the long-discarded timber joists peeping out below the beautifully proportioned, carefully carved entablature; consoles and brackets belong to the log era.
Heavy Brahminical stone buildings, even the cave temples, retain features that are peculiar to timber practice.
In the same way most of the early surface ornamentation is symbolical, though springing from familiar objects turned to decorative ends.
Egyptian architecture and ornament may be classed as entirely symbolical, for there was a meaning in the pylons and obelisks, the hybrid animal forms, the lotus, papyrus, palm, and other botanical motifs.
Greek ornament, though in its primitive types symbolical, was not so in the main; nor was it in the Roman, though embracing many symbols.
Early Christian art was essentially symbolical. Churches were cruciform or circular. Ornament, when not cruciform, was a little more recondite – circular, triangular, trilobed or represented fish, ships, lambs, peacocks, doves and pelicans, eagles, winged bulls and lions, and many other things.
Even colour has its devotional and ritual significance.
Although this side of the problem is not fundamentally important to good design, it is imperative that ornament should be appropriate to that which it is to embellish and all its surroundings.
So that selection, both as to quality and quantity, the latter involving questions of balance and general design, is necessary.
We shall easily understand this if we consider the objects we have in view.
We will let one who was not unsuccessful in his profession speak.
Sir William Chambers says: “Ornaments are to be chosen or rejected according to the associations which exist between their adoption and the effects which they are calculated to produce on the mind.
When we aim at an effect of grandeur and stability, but few ornaments are admissible, because many subdivisions of the detail, which is the case where decoration is unsparingly used, destroy the ideas of strength, as, in fact, they weaken, or appear to weaken, the parts whereon they are employed.
Hence, according to its destination, ornament and variety therein must be more or less introduced into the work, always bearing in mind that excess and overloading, when ornament is profuse, distract and fatigue the eye and tend to destroy the effect of the best-arranged design.”
Thus we see that, quite apart from the question of symbolism, tradition cannot be ignored.
As Sir Frank Warner well said: “The question of styles is an all- important one, and will probably remain so as long as the world lasts.
Archaeology is, therefore, of vital necessity to all who are engaged in the trades of building, decoration, and furniture,” and, he might have added, to all those who wish to appreciate past efforts and enjoy intelligently the works of the present.
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Express Your True Nature with Earthy Green
Blocks of vivid avocado green brighten this sun-drenched dining room, creating a welcoming spot for meals. Natural light brings out the warmer tones from the yellow end of the green spectrum found in this cheerful color choice. Wide swaths of white trim keep the green color pure and potent.
Your color personality: Loyal and involved
Walls and ceiling bathed in luscious jade green blend this lakeside retreat’s living room into the natural surroundings outside its ample windows. Green has the easygoing ability to mingle with all colors of the spectrum, which makes it a perfect choice as background for a room with colorful furnishings as seen here.
Your color personality: Balanced and reassuring
Vibrant toile in an unexpected combo of apple green and red covers beds, coverlets, and draperies to set the color palette for this charming bedroom. As the color of hope and renewal, green is the perfect choice for an invigorating private retreat such as a bedroom. Additional accents in green and complementary red along with crisp white trim keep the vivid toile from overpowering the space.
Your color personality: Serene and precise
Green-painted walls visually expand the small dimensions of this updated cottage-style living room. Fabrics in bold-green-and-white prints transform classic furniture styles into pieces with modern flair while white slipcovers and accents add cottage freshness to the simple color scheme. Small pops of orange punctuate the room with panache.
Your color personality: Self-possessed and fair
Green is the ideal color for an open-plan house because multiple tones blend easily. These pistachio-green kitchen cabinets are visible from most rooms of the main floor, yet they bathe the room in color without overwhelming adjacent spaces. Vertical taupe-painted paneling provides continuity. Cornflower-blue plate racks mix with the fresh green color to exude a joyful mood.
Your color personality: Principled and open-minded
Soft green paint creates a natural, neutral background like a quiet meadow in this open-plan condo. Rich brown upholstery unifies an assortment of hand-me-down furnishings and reinforces the natural mood. The neutrality of greens and browns allows a plethora of patterns and colors to mix freely in the open space.
Your color personality: Stable and visionary
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Small Space Solutions
Bathing your room in white creates a similar illusion of boundary-defying expansiveness. White walls, draperies, furniture, accessories, and rug in this petite living room allow the eye to roam freely over surfaces, stopping only at points of contrast–the dark-framed mirrors, the pair of dark chairs, and the coffee table. These dark accents anchor the space without constricting it. The white surfaces also bounce light around the room, increasing the sense of spaciousness. A large window that borrows outdoor views enhances the roomy feeling.
A bank of windows instantly enlarges a small room because your eye moves beyond the wall to the outdoor view and embraces it as part of your living space. Even if you have only one window, take advantage of this liberating effect by leaving the window bare or, for privacy, installing simple shades or blinds that can be pulled out of the way during the day. Choose blinds the same color as the walls so they’ll blend into the background — white or ivory works best for increasing the feeling of space
Prop a large framed mirror against a wall to create the illusion of greater depth in a room. Even small mirrors expand the sense of space by reflecting views and light, but an oversize mirror like this one has a dramatic effect because it reflects a large chunk of the room.
Increase the apparent height of the room with vertical lines that lead the eye from floor to ceiling. A seemingly higher ceiling adds breathing space, particularly if the walls are also painted a soft, receding color. Here, simple draperies fall from the painted valance, which is mounted at ceiling height to create the longest possible line. The painting over the mantel also takes the eye upward, reinforcing the effect. (Note that the painting also does its part in pushing the walls outward–a landscape with a strong illusion of depth acts like a window onto an outdoor space.)
Built-ins that serve multiple functions make small spaces live larger. Here a built-in bookcase defines a seating nook with storage cabinets below the bench. Wall-mount lamps illuminate the nook for nighttime reading or conversation. This unit is custom-built, but a handy do-it-yourselfer could replicate the idea by using standard cabinets for the base of the bookcase on each side of the seating nook and building shelves from 5/8-inch plywood. The long shelf above the seating nook should be anchored to the wall and ceiling as well as the side bookcases. Instead of built-in seating, use a loveseat, and stash baskets underneath for out-of-sight storage.
Double the apparent size of a small bathroom with a seamless wall-to-wall mirror at one end. With no frame to define the mirror’s edges, the illusion of greater depth is nearly perfect. The heavy-duty glass countertop also opens the bathroom: Because you can see through it to the wall and floor, the room feels bigger.
Squeeze more function into the slimmest of spaces with custom-designed cabinetry. In this narrow powder room, a cabinet just wide enough to accommodate a small bar sink provides elegant display space and storage.
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My Diamond Collection by Vick Vanlian!
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Five Easy Ways to Freshen Up Your Home for Less
True, we’re all living more cost-consciously these days — we’re dining out less, forgoing luxuries like vacations and new wardrobes, and we’re spending less on furniture, too.
The January 2008 issue of “Furniture Today” projected a mere 0.4 percent increase in furniture sales over the course of the year. The good news is that it doesn’t take much to turn your current decor into something completely fresh and different. There are plenty of easy, cost-effective ways to change your surroundings for the better.
“Sometimes the smallest changes can make a big difference in the look of your home. One of the first things I recommend is visiting a nearby professional custom framer and updating an existing piece of art with new matboards,” says Barbara Schmidt, a nationally recognized interior style consultant whose work has appeared in O at Home, This Old House and Renovation Style, and numerous television shows.
“Look for a new color to add focus to your art pieces,” says Schmidt. “And when choosing matboard for your artwork, make sure it’s made from high quality materials, like Crescent’s cotton RagMat matboards. RagMat is guaranteed safe next to any artwork for a lifetime.”
Schmidt offers four additional tips for freshening up any room in your home using inexpensive items, as well as preexisting pieces.
* “Choose one new color for your room and pull it into slipcovers, rugs and tablecloths to create newness and cohesiveness,” Schmidt suggests. “Try spray-painting a lampshade as an inexpensive way to tie it all together.”
* Dress up a wall by adding a tight grouping of your favorite pictures. “Pull your chosen color into the matting and frames, but vary the width and style of the frames to add variety,” she says. “This is definitely a growing design trend — and it’s a great way to make use of family photos and other images you’ve always wanted to display.” Your local professional custom framer can help you create this look.
* “You’d be surprised at how easy it is to make pillow covers on your own,” says Schmidt. “Or you can opt to buy them pre-made at fabric stores for a lot less than you’ll find at a big-box retailer. It’s possible to find beautiful colors and patterns at bargain prices. You just need to do your research.”
* “Choose one wall in a room, and repaint it to change the color scheme,” says Schmidt. “Painting is one of the most inexpensive things you can do, and I guarantee the entire room will look brand new.”
Beyond making unnecessarily large purchases, our shift in financial priorities is having a more lasting impression on the way homes are decorated. Consumers are moving away from the “ready to wear” mentality that became popular with the recent rash of design-centered reality shows in favor of more permanent pieces.
“More than ever before, my clients want pieces and themes that are going to last,” says Schmidt. “When it comes to big ticket items like tables and sofas, I advise them to choose timeless looks with clean, sleek shapes. That way, when they do want a change in the look and feel of a particular room, they can just make small tweaks to turn it all around.”
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If you’ve read some of my earlier posts, you know that I am eagerly looking forward to renovating my kitchen. Right now, there really isn’t much about it that works for me, but storage has become a particularly big issue lately. I’m so tired of having things fall out of the cabinets every time I open them and of having to run down to the basement every time I need as pot. I’m sure I’m not the only one with kitchen organization issues, which is why these tips for an organized kitchen from IKEA are bound to come in pretty handy.
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Interior decorating Art Deco Furniture : Art Deco furniture is streamlined in originate. It is novel and shiny but comfortable. Many designs of furniture are made with a flatly bent chrome station that gives the slice a rocking outcome. Wood pieces are decidedly lacquered in black. Decorative black lacquered panels are worn as extent screens. Highly lacquered timber frames are upholstered in lustrous pallid leather. A stepped-up arm is normal. Woods worn contain exotic Brazilian rosewood, ebony, birds-eye maple, and light maple veneers. Upholstery is typically of velour, bountiful the absolute form comfort and a lush hand.
Interior decorating Colors for Art Deco Interiors : Because Art Deco interiors are minimalist, insignia are worn carefully. Most influence schemes involve black, combining green and black, red and black and ashen and black. Accents are of chrome and gold. Pale cerulean or dove grey provides a softening produce.
Interior decorating Flooring for Art Deco Rooms : Classic colorless or black marble terrazzo is average in an Art Deco interior. Checkered tiles of black and ashen squares are familiar. Rugs are sited over the glossy flooring, usually tanned, black or dove aged with serpentine swirls or period algebraic plants adding device.
Interior decorating Art Deco Lighting : Lighting in Art Deco interiors compose ceiling lights, flummox lamps, agenda lamps and hedge sconces. Most styles are streamlined in conceive. Bronze and flute are used extensively incorporating flora and numerical shapes in the intend. Floor lamps compose tall torchieres in created iron or chrome with hand blown schooner shades. Some are also of black bent iron. Table lamps of upbeat nickel with colorless, sheer, sallow, or lively goblet shades are frequent. Wall sconces can be model, aluminum, steel, or silver plated bottom metal with obscure pallid or unusual beaker shades.
Interior decorating Textures in Art Deco Interiors : Most surfaces are shiny and hygienic, missing surface. Velour is used extensively in upholstered furniture and leather gives a natural glossy look on surfaces. Wood veneers add extent to timber pieces and add mean to otherwise plain pieces.
Interior decorating Accessories Accent Art Deco Design : Form is important in Art Deco interiors. Mirrors made of nickel, chrome, or silver are decked with motifs of deer, peacocks, roses, and numerical shapes. Bronze sculptures are glossy covered with tinted or pearl beads. Desk sets of pen and pencil on a vile are streamlined in fabricate. Door handles and candlesticks molded of nickel, chrome, or silver have woodsy or chevron shapes. Frosted wineglass or black and fair marble are used for vases. Inlay is common and adds affect and propose. Cameo fluted vases show under layers of flush exposed by drawing away top layers of white or clear glass. Art Deco fashion was novel for its time and many rudiments of the method transmit over to blueprint elements of later eras.
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