living room style design

living room style design

pop groups and modular wooden

So, finally you have found a place you can call home. Love nest. The only problem is that your home is completely empty and disorganized, and what you are waiting is a huge job. Although you probably think that you will fill your home in no time whit some decent furniture and make a party to move in, this is usually not the case. First, the decor of your first home should not be limited to posters of pop groups and modular wooden cubes for sitting, as it has probably been the case while you were living with parents or in the dorms. With a little imagination and good advice of experts, you will tastefully arrange your home for a relatively small amount of money.Well, look at your home and objectively evaluate all its advantages and disadvantages. Do you have large windows and low ceiling?

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Well, look at your home and objectively evaluate all its advantages and disadvantages. Do you have large windows and low ceiling?In it you eat, you sleep in it... All in one room. Although the studio or dorm room can seem a solitary and claustrophobic, you will be much less suppressed if it is well arranged and pleasant to the eye. In these small, one-room space you have two options: to leave the area as barren and lighter, or to divide into small nooks and crannies for individual activities using some sort of screen or piece of furniture that apparently "separate" a whole than others. Depending on the size of space, décor you choose and your lifestyle (if that is space for work, or people often come to visit you, etc), you can choose one of these options. In any case, decorate your space simple. Use as few different colors and avoid crowded places and excess furniture. You should consider buying multipurpose items, such as two-seater sofa or the bed to save space.

décor you choose

to leave the area as barren and lighter, or to divide into small nooks and crannies for individual activities using some sort of screen or piece of furniture that apparently "separate" a whole than others. Depending on the size of space, décor you choose and your lifestyle (if that is space for work, or people often come to visit you, etc), you can choose one of these options. In any case, decorate your space simple. Use as few different colors and avoid crowded places and excess furniture. You should consider buying multipurpose items, such as two-seater sofa or the bed to save space.does not mean the room in which to develop photos. This refers to the rooms that resemble prehistoric caves. In this room do not even know what time of day until you go out. The best solution for this one rooms are bright colors for walls, thin translucent curtains and lots of plants. A lot can help, and mirrors that reflect light and reduce the presence of shadows. Give priority to Venetian blinds or curtains in the bar compared to traditional blinds and buy a chandelier with small translucent shade rather than the classic chandelier that creates a large shadow on the wall.

decorate using photos

Add to that family photos going back a generation or two and you have the makings for various wall art. All you have to do is choose the right photos, the right wall picture frames and put them together. Here are some great ideas on how to use hanging picture frames to enhance your homes décor.Wall collages are a way to decorate using photos of that special camping trip, anniversary party or even different members of your family. Placed over the fireplace with wall candleholders on either side this type of frame adds a homey yet, sophisticated touch to your living or family room. You can also use these frames for giving a room a more whimsical touch by using photos of various birds, flowers or other items found in nature. A picture frame tree is a great way to display different generations of your family as part of your wall decorations.

your picture wall decor

Bringing with it a feel of family and unity while adding a beautiful and sentimental touch to your homes décor.Trapeze hanging picture frames look great hanging over the long bathroom vanity or that serving sideboard in your dining room. All you need to do is choose the right set of pictures to place inside these frames to create the kind of atmosphere and décor you want. When used in your child's room, pictures of their favorite pet will add a child like touch to their room's décor. While an older child may prefer pictures of flowers, angels or even their favorite sports hero.Triple wall hangings are three vertical frames and are great to use when you want to display photos on smaller wall areas. These hanging wall frames work well in small bathrooms where wall space is limited, in hallways and even in the kitchen. Using wall picture frames and your imagination is a great way of decorating the walls of your home without spending a fortune. It also allows you to use your own pictures to create interesting and wonderful creations of art for your home.

enhance your home decor

All you need to do is choose the right set of pictures to place inside these frames to create the kind of atmosphere and décor you want. When used in your child's room, pictures of their favorite pet will add a child like touch to their room's décor. While an older child may prefer pictures of flowers, angels or even their favorite sports hero.Triple wall hangings are three vertical frames and are great to use when you want to display photos on smaller wall areas. These hanging wall frames work well in small bathrooms where wall space is limited, in hallways and even in the kitchen. Using wall picture frames and your imagination is a great way of decorating the walls of your home without spending a fortune. It also allows you to use your own pictures to create interesting and wonderful creations of art for your home.

Wall Picture Frames decor

it isn't easy finding inexpensive ways to decorate a home. However, with a little thought and imagination you don't have to live with bare walls because you can't afford great works of art or even reproduction prints. You can create a number of stunning wall displays by simply using wall picture frames and your own photos to make your walls come alive. There are numerous ways that you can use your own photos as part of your home decor. Even the worst photographer amongst us has a few exquisite pictures we have managed to take of that colorful sunset, that cloudy sky, the gaily colored field of flowers or the squirrel sitting in the tree.

Gorgeous Downsizing

Recently there has been a huge increase in the news that the era of the McMansion is coming to a close. It is said that as the baby boomers move into retirement many are wanting to downsize. Of course downsizing immediately conjures up images of a smaller cramped and uninteresting house, but not if you are acclaimed architect Peter Zimmerman. A master of proportion and scale, Zimmerman, generally designs larger homes, but was intrigued about developing a home limited to 2,500 square feet. This home is part of a community of smaller homes in Pennsylvania.
Notice his great attention to detail - the thicker clapboards, copper gutters and balcony millwork. Which is echoed inside in the loft millwork. Here is the view from the entryway Though not grand in size, the open floor plan gives the illusion of much larger space. The larger scale of the fireplace balances the cathedral ceiling height. Notice the wall of built ins; the home was thoughtfully designed with lots of storage. Furnishings are neutral, using primarily linens and seagrass rugs to bring more texture to the space and enhance the gorgeous barn beams and beadboard ceilings.
Right beyond the dining area is the small kitchen with center island. The window placement and the walkway/hallway between the two spaces adds to the illusion of a larger kitchen.
Off the great room is a cozy study with another fireplace. The master suite is on the first floor and the house has a loft with two additional bedrooms. With a home so thoughtfully designed and wonderfully decorated it seems to easy to downsize. To read more about this beautiful home click here. Readers, what are your thoughts, is downsizing the trend for 2011?
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Also thanks to Sherri of Inside Out Design for the Stylish Blogger Award - Head over to her blog for some great inspiration!
(photos New Old House Magazine)

Light Up The New Year with Fire and Ice!!

Happy New Year!! We will be outdoors tonight enjoying some fireworks on New Year's Eve. We will be watching them from a dear friend's beautiful outdoor patio. I was trying to come up with a wonderful hostess gift and decided to make some Ice Sculpture Luminaries.

I have always been fascinated by the the combination of Fire and Ice. I love the warm ambiance it creates. Of course they can be made with just water, but I love the rustic feeling the addition of evergreens and pinecones bring. Here is a wonderful how to pictorial I found:

You need two bowls, one much larger than the other. Fill 1/3 of the large bowl with water. Add pinecones and evergreens.

Place the smaller bowl inside the larger bowl

Weight the smaller bowl down with a large rock. Freeze several hours outdoors or in your freezer - it's been so cold that for us outdoors works fine!!

To unmold run warm water over the larger bowl to release ice sculpture. Add a candle and enjoy!

Happy New Year, my friends!! Looking forward to sharing even more wonderful things with you in 2011!!

(photos Southern Living & Bolig)