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Saturday, October 31, 2009
The pictures below are trying to capture the design of an apartment in Brussels. The project belongs to Agence Andrée Putman and gives a new and modern meaning to contemporary living. There have been many opinions expressed regarding this interior design and this is one of them : “When Agence Andrée Putman designs a duplex for a Brussels heiress, it’s clear that women rule” (Judy Fayard).
Labels: Apartment Design, Interior Design
Sunday, October 25, 2009
When it comes to planning and decorating bedrooms or play areas for children -- whatever their age -- take inspiration from the memories of your own youth. Revisit your childhood to try to recapture something of the fun and exuberance of your earliest years. Can you remember when there seemed to be no rules no preconceptions about anything, least of all interior design?
Small children are naturally attracted to bright colors, strong patterns and familiar images, whatever form they take, so try to incorporate all these elements into their surroundings to give them a lively and spontaneous flavor.
Bear in mind that a room scheme should develop with the child and accommodate his or hers changing tastes and needs -- the bedroom of a boisterous toddler serves a very different purpose to a teenager's private and fiercely-guarded hideaway. With a little forethought, however, you can plan a space that is both stylish and adaptable and one that your children can grow up with happily.
If you are starting a room from scratch and furnishing a nursery for a new baby, it may be tempting to go for the full-on coordinated look available from high-end stores. Changing tables, cribs and and dressers, complete with matching rugs, curtains and wallpaper may be the ideal solution for the first few years, but they are expensive, soon outgrown and, when the design choices have already been made for you, they provide little scope for individuality. It is far better (and more economical in the long run) to start off with a few good pieces of basic furniture, plain walls and ceiling, and a simple floor covering. You can then introduce blocks of color and pattern by means of the soft furnishings, bedding and accessories. These can easily be changed and updated, the furniture can be repainted when a new look is demanded.
Young children's rooms are not really the place for subtle colors. You only have to look at their boxed games, dolls, fluffy stuffed toys and picture books to be confronted with an onslaught of bright primary colors. So look to crisp greens, vivid reds, and clear blues as a starting point for the soft furnishings. A jumbled mix of stripes, checks and cheerful gingham always work well together and would look good in either boy's or girl's room.
If you prefer to incorporate some pattern, there are some great retro-style prints about, featuring cowboy or seaside themes. However, special children's fabrics depicting beloved cartoon characters, super heroes or pop idols, are bound to be their favorite. If you start with out with a simple, classic theme of which your child approves -- nautical, sports, zoo animals, colorful fruit and flowers, little princess or Shaker inspired folk art -- you can share your enthusiasm and build on it together by adding curtains, cushions, throws and new bed linens. The fabric should be hard wearing and easy to care for, as they are bound to get well used, covered in sticky fingerprints.
Children spend a lot of time playing sitting and rolling on the floor, so a few large cushions or beanbags will make life a bit more comfortable.
You may also find it useful to have large quilts in the playroom or bedroom. They will provide extra bedding, but will also double up as soft play mats, cover an armchair or sofa to protect the upholstery or stand in as a magic flying carpet when necessary.
Labels: Room Decor Design
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Decorating your bedroom can be a great way to give your self a tranquil retreat, yet so many people neglect this room. Often times people focus on the public rooms of the home – the kitchen, living room and guest bathroom but the bedroom is your own private sanctuary and you owe yourself to decorate it!
If decorating your bedroom seems like an overwhelming task, you might want to take it easy and make small changes over a period of time instead of one huge change. On way to ease yourself into decorating the bedroom is to start with the walls. Artwork can make a huge difference in the look of your bedroom and is one decorating idea that you can easily reverse if the look doesn't work.
What is the first thing you notice when you walk into someone's home? The walls, right? Walls enclose the home, giving a thematic impression. So, if your walls are empty you've got to get to work to populate them. Wall hangings can be expensive, but that's only if you purchase something by a famous dead artist. You can create your own artwork without any art instruction whatsoever. First, you have to consider your theme. If you have a Victorian, feminine or shabby chic bedroom theme then you will want floral or feminine artwork. A modern bedroom theme will look best with prints in sleek frames. A tropical look? Then get some jungle style prints or prints of exotic animals and birds.
Do you have hundreds of pictures and just don't know what to do with them? If the idea of a personalized bedroom picture wall appeals to you, you could arrange the photos into a huge wall photo collage. Examples include pictures of exotic places, weddings, and children growing up. If there is a teenager in your home, their bedroom is probably home to a huge collection of music CDs. They can create their own wall collage using the cover art from their CDs. Although you will have more fun creating your collage yourself, there are companies that will take care of this for you. The cost ranges from about $50 for an 8x10 to $150 for a 20x24 wall collage.
If your bedroom contains foliage, you might want to consider pressing leaves or flowers and framing your work; the best of these are flat. You basically place the leaves or flowers in a book to allow them to dry flat. They are ready for your wall hanging when they become crisp. This shouldn't take longer than a week or two. After the items are pressed, you will just need to mount the artwork and hang it on your wall.
Labels: Bedroom Decorating Ideas
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Using bedroom interior designs are becoming more and more popular because people are realizing the power of using a good interior design.
Also you know that we spend most of our life in the bedroom, because it is where we sleep in and also rest or even work sometimes. So the design it has will have a big effect on our mental and physical health.
Here are some important factors to bring to attention in your bedroom interior design...
1. Lighting:
Light has a very huge impact on your mood and energy when you are in your bedroom. For example, have you noticed you feel more active and energetic during day time when sunlight is still there?
Well, it is because light increases your energy. On the other hand, at night we mostly feel we need to relax and not be super active.
So the lighting you use in your bedroom interior design, how much it is, and also the color of it is very important.
2. Wallpapers and Floors
The color and design of your walls and floor is also another effective factor.
3. Objects and Furniture
The furniture you put in your bedroom - like your bed, desk, decorations, etc. - has a big effect on the look and feel of your bedroom.
So by following all the three important factors, you can easily create the mood and interior design that you wish in your bedroom.
Also the mood that you want to give to your bedroom is very important too and you should choose all the colors and objects based on that. For example for a romantic room and interior design, you can use red colors in the floor or walls.
Labels: Bedroom Decorating Ideas, Bedroom Designs
Labels: Interior Designs
Sunday, October 11, 2009
There are a lot of modern and even ultra modern kitchens on DigsDigs. All of them distinguish by a minimalist design and an undoubtedly great look. Although now we want to demonstrate that classic kitchens are also very beautiful. Classic style is an ideal choice for those people who want to create warm and comfy atmosphere in the kitchen. Below you could find images of a charming kitchen – Ducale by Arrital Cucine. This kitchen is characterized by delicate colors and smooth lines and can be a worthy rival of any modern kitchen. Harmony of shapes and very elegant design make it an excellent solution for family kitchens. Any food cooked in such kitchen will be more tasty and every family dinner will be more cool. This classic kitchen is made of natural wood and available in the lacquered varnished version. You could find more information about this kitchen design and other resembling beautiful models on Arrital Cucine site.
Labels: Kitchen Decor, Kitchen designs