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Furniture is something that every home needs to give it style and comfort. Patio furniture, bedroom furniture and dining room furniture all help to add character and elegance to your home. One of the first things that guests notice when coming to your home is the style and quality of your furniture. Does it look nice? Is your furniture comfortable and relaxing?
Similarly whether you’re building a new home or remodeling a single room, you want the finished space to be attractive, comfortable and functional. It needs to fit the way you live, as well as reflect your personal style and taste before you decide buying any furniture. This can all be coordinated with your interior designer or architect so that furniture you are buying does not look out of place in your new home.
When choosing furniture for your home, remember to consider the decorating theme you are using throughout your entire house. You'll find that your own personality will shine through as you choose the best furniture, tables, lamps and rugs for your home.
Beds, bunk beds, bedspreads and other bedroom furniture make any home comfortable and relaxing. Whether it's bunk beds for the little kids, bedspreads or trundle beds, it's best to choose beds that fit in with the style and décor of the rest of your house. However, comfort in beds is still the most important ingredient when selecting a bed.
Four poster beds, metal beds, children's beds and adjustable beds can all be purchased over the internet in these days. There are literally thousands and thousands of varieties, colors and designs to choose from. This is a Website which describes a simple process for buying furniture from internet or furniture store for those who love residential and/or commercial designing, furniture and accessories for their home or offices and wants to decorate their house or office in style.
The following are some of the manufacturers who sell home furniture. You may look in internet their websites. Once you are at their websites you can view their products. If you like some, then from the site you can look store near you. A store may not have a specific chair, sofa, table, etc., you can call or go to store with the product number and they can say whether it is on the floor or not. The store may have similar products and fabric choices for ordering. It is a time consuming process so have patience. In time you will be rewarded.
Select from only the best furniture representatives who is knowledgeable, offer quality, elegance, better delivery to your home and, of course, good prices! in agreement with store manager.
When to hire Home Decarator or Interior Designer
When you are really ready to start decorating your home, but you're not realy sure where to start buying your furniture. Should you try to do the work yourself or ask your friends or should you hire a professional Interior Designer to handle the project? In this regard Coral Nafie from About.com has written the following systematic procedure or questions to ask yourself conserning when to hire Decorator or Interior Designer.
"If you answer yes to any of the questions below, you really should consider hiring a professional Interior Designer or Decorator to move the project along.
If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, you should probably consider consulting with, if not hiring, a decorator to help you out with your decorating project. You'll find that it's money well-spent. In order to appreciate what an interior designer can do to your home see some of the the homes or offices shown in the "one-of-a-kind" section before you buy any furniture or build your new home. Detail information about Interior Designers regarding who they are, how to use them, etc., is written in the Professional Interior Designer section. If your patience is running out you may see some of the professional work in design field such as 1. Brown Design 2. Designer Previews 3. Interior Design Tips 4. Architectural Photographs from Tim Griffith, 5. homes designed by architects such as Arteriors Archtectural and Cool Houses before spending too much of your time on the other sections.
At this stage our advise is: "Before you hire, Educate yourself". In our site you will find many articles and tips that will help you overcome that fear you get from doing the things without fully knowing them. Before you do any job, you learn about all the options you have, the pros and cons, the different qualities that exist, how will they effect the cost of the job and how long will they last.
The Distinctive Home, A Vision of Timeless Design
This is a good book for clients to read, he covers the importance of site design very well. He also has a strong argument on the importance of detailing and the necessity of prioritizing desired square footage and finishes.
Eck says that there are four essential features for a good home. 1. How it occupies the site. 2. How the floor plan works for you and contemporary lifestyles. He recommends that you rethink what rooms are called. They should be named for their activities and whether they are formal/informal and public/private. 3. How the exterior is designed. It should be balanced and blend with the site and or neighborhood. 4. How selected exterior and interior details transmit an enduring sense of quality, care, and thought.
The following is a list of professionals or locations who can help you in achieving your goal in designing or decorating one-of-a-kind home in a place you like to live.
For repair work use the following sites
Color Schemes Choosing Interior Color Schemes - to print or email any article click the corresponding photo or link to HGTV article
Are you unhappy with your home's interior design? If so, you may be the victim of a bad color scheme. It's no secret that color can either make or break a design, but luckily, neither is finding out how to choose the perfect color palette for you.
Answer these 5 essential questions to help you pick the perfect color palette.
When the color's right, it can: • Enhance feelings of health and wellbeing
• Modify perceived temperature — make your space feel warmer or cooler
• Transform perceived space — make your space feel larger, or more cozy and intimate
• Illuminate dark areas
• Create mystery and romance in dull areas
• Energize static areas
But it has to be the right color for you. Color, and the psychology of color, is a big design trend says Barbara Jacobs, principal of Barbara Jacobs Color & Design. "But generalizations — green is relaxing, blue is soothing, red is energizing — only apply when certain hues are used," she says. "A sharp, electric green definitely would not be relaxing; a deep blue-green might feel cold instead of soothing. The wrong red used in an entire room might create the sensation of entrapment rather than energy."
Before planning color in your personal environment, make a mini-questionnaire and poll yourself and your family. Your answers are 50 percent of the project because your color choices depend on them for direction, Jacobs says. She gives her clients a very long questionnaire with hundreds of questions, but you can start with these:
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Color affects mood, so before you settle on a shade, ask yourself how you want to feel in your bathroom. Energized or relaxed? Do you want a space that is stately and formal, or cozy and casual? The subdued terracotta orange in this bathroom is energizing but doesn't overwhelm when paired with neutral tile. Bonus: The tile itself is a great way to introduce color.
Design by chgosouthpaw from Rate My Space
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Why not red?
How to Choose a Color Scheme Discover your color preferences with eight tips for picking perfect color palettes.
By Kathy McCleary
Pick a color, any color.
If only choosing a color palette for your interiors was that easy. It can be, thanks to designer Mark McCauley. The author of Color Therapy at Home: Real Life Solutions for Adding Color to Your Life, he offers eight tips to help you discover your color preferences and take on white walls.
Tip #1. Choose a color scheme from the largest pattern in the space.
If you've got patterned upholstery, an Oriental rug or large piece of artwork, pluck colors you like from the pattern. For a neutral wall paint color, look to the pattern's whites and beiges.
Tip #2. Start with the formal areas of the house.
Specifically, the living room, dining room and entry way. Choose a color scheme for those areas first, then pull one color from the scheme. For example, take the red sofa and tone it down (say, to burgundy) for an accent in more private spaces such as the den, office or bedroom.
Tip #3. Decorate your space from dark to light, vertically.
A real "cookbook" way to make any space look good without much risk, McCauley says, is to use darker color values for the floor, medium color values for the walls and light values for the ceiling.
"Any interior space replicates the outside world," he says. "The exterior environment is generally darker below our feet (the earth itself), medium-valued as you look straight ahead (buildings/trees) and lighter values skyward."
Tip #4. Study the color of your clothes.
Most people buy clothes in colors they like to wear and think they look good in. Similarly, you should decorate your rooms in colors you look good in. "If you don't wear yellow, don't get a yellow sofa," McCauley says. "You're going to look sickly on it."
Tip #5. Use the color wheel.
In general, analogous color schemes — colors next to each other on the color wheel, such as blue and green — are more casual and relaxing, and work best in informal or private spaces. This is a good strategy for a bedroom, where you want to rest and recover.
Whatever color scheme you choose, McCauley advises to put something black in every room. "The black clarifies all the rest of the colors in the room," he says. Try a black lampshade, a black vase or a black picture frame.
Tip #6. Use the rule of 60-30-10.
"When decorating a space, divide the colors in the space into components of 60 percent of a dominant color, 30 percent of a secondary color and 10 percent of an accent color," McCauley says. The walls will most likely be the majority, the upholstery would represent the secondary color and accessories such as a floral arrangement or throw pillows would make up the rest. "Works every time!" he says. "The colors are properly balanced and there is a shot of color (the 10 percent color) for interest."
Tip #7. Go with the architecture.
If you have a small room in your house, don't paint it white to make it seem bigger. Instead, cozy up to its architecture with a rich, warm color scheme. Let your big rooms expand with light, and your small rooms wrap you up and nurture you.
Tip #8. Follow your personal style.
If you decorate honestly, other people will appreciate it because it's you, even if they'd never decorate their own house in the same way. That means if you want to make every room in your house red, white and blue, go for it. You can make any color look good as long as it's your taste.
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By Mark McCauley, ASID
Decorating a space in terms of color is as easy as 60-30-10. Don't believe me? Take a look at some rooms in magazines or in Designers' Portfolio. You'll notice that the rooms you like the most are almost invariably divided into percentages of 60-30-10.
Why this works is anybody's guess. Perhaps it is the human tendency to see an overall theme in the 60 percent hue, unifying the coloration. The 30 percent provides visual interest and the 10 percent, not unlike jewelry, provides that little spark of sparkle.
So, when decorating a particular room, divide the colors into percentages:
60% of a dominant color
30% of a secondary color
10% of an accent color
When you think about it, this color breakdown is similar to a man's business suit:
60% of the outfit's color is the slacks and jacket
30% of the outfit's color is the shirt
10% of the outfit's color is the tie
Translated to a room setting, it typically means:
60% of the room's color is the walls
30% of the room's color is the upholstery
10% of the room's color is, say, an accent piece or a floral arrangement
Choosing Serene Color Schemes
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What's your fantasy of the perfect master bath? Something pristine — simple and straightforward? Or perhaps something more luxurious, along the lines of a spa-like experience? No matter what amenities you choose, your color choice will be paramount in setting the right mood — and most people prefer it to be as restful and relaxing as a warm bubble bath. This means using calming color palettes: greens and blues, soft hues and subtle neutrals. Here are different ways to spread those tones throughout the room:
By nature, some color schemes are more soothing than others, with "nature" being the operative word. Greens and blues, from the cool side of the color palette, are reminiscent of the variegated colors of the Caribbean Sea. More than the colors themselves, though, there's a cue to be taken from specific shades. The bathroom isn't a place for electric blues or bright Kelly greens; instead, use softer tints such as sea foam green and aqua blue. Not only are they more refreshing but they also have a psychological advantage; these cool hues visually drop the temperature a few degrees — not a bad idea in a room associated with hot baths and steamy showers.
"In the '70s and '80s I think we made a mistake by using colors that were too strong," says Linda Welch, CKD, CBD, and ASID, of Trenton, Michigan. Instead, she recommends choosing fixtures in neutral hues — white and biscuit — and incorporating color with the flooring, wall treatments and accessories. "I think that blues and greens are very soothing," she adds, "reminiscent of the ocean and sky. And to warm them up, I like to use dark brown wood tones that are chocolate in color, bittersweet chocolate."
John Buscarello, ASID, from New York, is also a fan of the color blue, but likes to use it in a classic way — teamed with white. "It's a relaxing color," he says, "and it happens to be my favorite color, and the favorite color of most Americans, too. It's a known classic and it's very comfortable."
Buscarello finds ways to bring color into the bathroom in less expected ways, too. A light blue might come from a piece of granite or a pale green from textured glass tiles. To incorporate color is one thing, he says, but it's important to have interesting surfaces, too.
For that matter, almost any soft hues can be soothing. Create a feminine atmosphere with peaches and pinks. Go for a fresh look by using a lemony yellow. Surround your space with lavender tones, then take the theme a step further with a little aromatherapy in the form of lavender-scented candles.
Carol Weissman, Allied ASID, of Leawood, Kansas, says that one of the latest trends is to use soft yellows — in the mustard family — with very light oranges with deep red accents. "It's important to stay with soft veins of color," she says, citing a recent project as another example, one in which the predominantly lavender room was accented with cream colors.
To create the closest thing to a spa-like experience, however, wrap the entire room in white — white tiled walls and floors, white fixtures and cabinetry, white marble countertops, even white towels and robes. But here, too, Welch says it's important to keep the look from turning cold.
"When I think of a spa, the first thing I think of is 'white' — everything is so white," she says. "But it can become somewhat sterile. To make things more interesting, I like to use elements that aren't all the same shade of white. You can warm things up with soft yellow tones or creams, even touches of gold or warm sage greens."
Buscarello, meanwhile, turns to surfaces once more, using materials such as limestone and travertine to provide visual interest. And today, he points out, stone is available in larger sizes. "It now comes in 16- and 18-inch square, which show off the stone very well — and results in fewer grout lines."
But Randy Thomas, of Randall Thomas Designs in Seattle, says that a soothing scheme is in the eye of the beholder. "There are no bad colors," he says. "It just depends where you use them. In the Northwest, I would use warm colors to create a soothing scheme while, in a warm region, I would use cool hues."
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By Barbara Jacobs
Why do we find one place appealing and are uneasy in another? Why are we attracted to one product over another? Color—whether architectural or in products—accounts for 60% of our response to an object or a place.
The "buzz" about color is usually called "color psychology." But the effects of color are subtle and significant; physical and psychological. Color use is not something that results in a definitive equation between "color and our moods," as is a currently popular expression. Wherever we go we respond to color, but the importance of color is often underestimated. Color use is important to us personally in our homes and in the places where we work.
To get started, select a favorite color drawn from artwork, a rug, dishes and an accessory or furniture piece as a main color or accent.
Do you want a dining area to feel sociable and stimulating or appear formal and quiet? Warmer, contrasting and somewhat brighter colors add to a sociable atmosphere; deeper blue-greens and neutrals will give a more formal ambiance.
Do you want kid's rooms to create an active and exciting energy or an orderly and restful feeling? Be careful not to overstimulate your children with intensely bright hues. You may not know it, but some brighter colors can lead to unrest and irritability.
So, a strong color might be too bright and overpowering when used on all walls or next to a large window, but it might be effective when used as an accent wall with indirect light.
If you want a more active space, consider introducing stronger, more intense color. Even if you want a light-colored room, choose colors that are slightly more saturated than off-white or light pastel. Very light color can feel bright and stark when it appears on all surfaces in a room. However, two or more medium-light, closely related pastel colors can create a luminous effect when used in the same room.
For an accent color, select a warmer (more toward reds) or cooler (more toward blues) color to complement your main color group. For a quieter ambience, make sure your colors are not extremely bright. White or an off-white tint can be a striking accent when used as trim with a monochromatic color group.
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5 Tips for Creating an Artful Home Toni Sikes, founder of Guild.com, talks about how art makes the home -- and what consumers are crazy about right now. Plus, get her top five tips for creating an artful home.
Your Artful Home
Toni Sikes shares her top five tips for creating an artful home.
1. Find beauty in everyday things. I think of the coffee mug as a metaphor. Those beautiful everyday things can make such a difference in how you feel about your home and your life. That’s how I start my day every day—with a mug that makes me happy.
2. Trust your instincts and make your own choices about the beautiful things you want to live with it. I look at some of my friends who are intimidated about buying art, and I wish I could take their hand and tell them to trust their gut. The gut is almost never wrong. If you love something it’s probably right for you.
3. No rules. Really. It’s OK to make mistakes (especially if you’re buying art from a place with a return policy!).
4. Learn about the artist whose work speaks to you. Find out about their inspirations, techniques and processes. That’s why we share that information with the customers at guild.com. People are inspired by learning about their favorite artists, like Brian Kershisnik.
5. Forget the perception that you have to have a lot of money to buy art. I believe that luxury isn’t measured by price but by the amount of attention lavished on the details. Everyone, no matter his or her income, can create a home that’s filled with luxury — the luxury of something carefully made or much loved.
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Color Schemes from Better Homes and Gardens Experts' No-Fail Color Schemes Take your home beyond beige with these color tips from a few of our favorite designers.
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Golden Yellow: Multiple Shades
Designer Barry Dixon's favorite hue to use in the home is golden yellow. "Golden yellow is the color I use when want a room to radiate warmth and energy. Its untold shades -- from lemon to honey -- always lift the spirits." In this country-chic kitchen two shades of golden yellow set the fresh vintage feel.
Designer Barry Dixon's Color Tip: "Pair organic yellow colors with stony grays or sandy beiges rather than citrus hues."
Home Builders for Custom Homes
Food, clothing and shelter are the three basic needs of human beings and among these getting decent shelters is the toughest one. Home is the biggest investment made by a person and so it requires careful planning before making investment in it. There are various factors that need to be considered before purchasing a property, like location of the property and price of the property. Purchasing a new home in is a large investment and one should properly plan out to successfully build a home in USA. After all everyone wants a home that meets the requirement and can withstand the test of time. It is an aspect in which one really needs the help of home builders who can guide them through all the construction processes.
To help people in solving their problems related to home and construction of homes, USA has different types of home builders. Mainly they can be divided into two types, Custom home builders and tract home builders. The basic difference between these two types of home builders is quality and availability of custom options. Tract homes are generally identical in look and other aspect as the material used for construction is bought in bulk. More often lower quality material is used by the home builders to construct tract homes.
Custom home builders do not purchase the construction material in bulk quantity and they adhere to higher standard of quality products. Since these homes are custom homes, the buyer has the option of choosing material and color of his choice. With this type of builders a buyer is free to express their feeling and can incorporate changes as per their need and requirements. Custom homes are expensive compare to tract homes but owner of custom homes knows that it is money well spent.
Each builder is different from other, but high-quality builders have certain things in common. First, they use the highest quality materials and usually build their homes with solid, poured concrete or steel-reinforced concrete that is designed to withstand a powerful hurricane and earth quakes. While purchasing a home in USA, hurricane and earth quakes safety is surely considered and the highest quality home builders pride themselves on building homesthat are above hurricane code. They also give importance to features such as impact resistant windows and a greater number of roof truss straps.
One can easily spot a low-quality; tract house builder by their inferior building materials, construction that only meets code and does not exceed safety standards in any area, and the cookie-cutter appearance of their homes. Tract homes may be less expensive, but one definitely gets what he pays for.
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