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5 Fast Ideas to Freshen the Look of your Room
"Company's coming and my place doesn't look right..." You know how it goes, you have visitors coming tonight. You've cleaned every room in the house (well, maybe not the bedroom). You've planned the menu, and...it's just not quite right. Perhaps you've...
The concept of positive and negative spaces in interior design.
While talking about positive and negative spaces it is important
to first understand the term "space" in itself. In interior
design any volume which is being contained within masonry walls
and are habitable is normally termed as space.
The...
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Log Cabin Living: Soften The Decor With Fabric, Artwork, And Plants
If you're looking for a rustic living experience, log cabins -
either individually built or from a prefab kit - are a great
choice; but they do present some unique decorating challenges.
Most often the interior walls around the perimeter of the home
are constructed of the same rough logs as the exterior; so what
do you do to define your decor, or to provide a new look to a
home that's become boring to you?
Drapes on the windows are always an easy option, but don't stop
there. Quilts or other fabric wall hangings can add interest
while establishing a color scheme; add enough large quilts in
your choice of designs and the bare log walls will fade into the
background. (Wall hangings can also do double duty by helping to
minimize drafts common in log homes.) Carefully chosen artwork
can also help define the decor; a group of small paintings can
complement the log walls, while a number of large canvases can
completely redefine the decor, creating any look you want within
the home. To add more softness to a room, toss afghans over the
sofa and chairs, and add some colorful and comfy pillows. Rugs
on the floors contribute warmth, texture, and more color.
Folding screens can redefine the space within a room while
adding some decorative touches, and come in an amazing variety
of designs, from wood and paper shoji screens to wrought iron
screens augmented by colorful fabric panels. Also, consider
adding plants - hanging plants on the windows, decorative trees
placed around the room on the floors - the bigger the better. A
ficus tree or airy palm can add a touch of refinement to the
rustic surroundings. (Dieffenbachia are great, but don't use
them if you have pets or small children;
their leaves can be
toxic if ingested.)
If you have a brown thumb when it comes to plants, think about
investing in a variety of high quality artificial versions,
available in home decor stores and import stores. Good quality
artificial trees and other potted plants are indistinguishable
from the real thing-except, of course, that you don't have to
water them, and they don't die. Everything from the standard
ficus and palms to exotic choices like cherry trees and Japanese
maples will allow you a lot of creative flexibility when
designing your home decor.
Major purchases like sofas, armoires, and beds will also have a
sizable impact on the look of a home. Log furniture will obviously fit in with the
rustic look, but also consider other approaches. Japanese
furnishings will fit in well while providing a very different
look; Shaker furniture is also a great choice. Again, soften the
look with afghans and quilts in the living room and bedrooms,
and pottery and other dishware in warm tones for the kitchen and
dining areas. Having a log home with wood interior walls isn't
nearly as confining as it might appear in terms of decorating.
With some creativity and planning, you can choose from an almost
unlimited number of comfortable, functional, and attractive
decorative styles.
Aldene Fredenburg is a freelance writer living in southwestern
New Hampshire and frequently contributes to Tips and
Topics. She may be reached at amfredenburg@yahoo.com.
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