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Archive for September, 2008

30
Sep

Creating Perfect Bedroom Designs

Bedroom Designs
Claire Campbell asked:

Are you ready to create the perfect bedroom? Do you want to design a space where you can feel comfortable and relaxed at nighttime while also creating a room where you can easily get ready in the morning? If so, follow these simple tips for creating the perfect bedroom and you will certainly be thrilled with the results!

Having Fun with Lighting

Lighting is an important consideration in every home improvement project. Depending upon the type of lighting you select, you can make your bedroom appear to be larger than it really is. On the other hand, you can also use lighting to help create a certain mood or ambiance in your room design. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to mix fixed lighting with mood and task lighting in your bedroom. You can also create more interest in your room by positioning your lights at various heights. The contrast will help keep the eye busy while also increasing the apparent size of the room.

Of course, the type of mood you want in your bedroom at a particular time may change according to the time of day. In the morning, for example, you may prefer bright lighting that helps you wake up and get ready for the day. At night, on the other hand, you may prefer low lighting that will help you relax and get ready for sleep. Therefore, it is a good idea to install dimmer switches in your room design. This way, you can achieve the level of lighting you need at any time of the day.

Getting Creative with Color

Color also has a strong effect on the mood of bedroom designs. Therefore, you need to consider the type of mood you hope to create in your bedroom before selecting the color you will use. The following is a general rule of thumb regarding the mood you will set with certain types of colors:

• Neutrals – creates a calming feeling, making them good for sleeping

• Darks – creates a sensual and intimate feeling, making them good for creating a room of romance

• Brights – stimulates the senses, making them a good choice for accents only

With the help of the right textiles, you can introduce more colors and patterns to your space while keeping the colors on the walls more neutral. This way, you can create interest and contrast in your room design.

Exploring the Senses with Textiles

By choosing the right textiles for bedroom designs, you can make your bedroom feel warm, inviting, and **** all at the same time. Keep in mind that the perfect room design will engage all of the senses as much as possible. With textiles, you can easily stimulate the sense of sight and touch.

If you have hardwood flooring in your bedroom, you should add area rugs or sheepskins to your floor. Not only will the texture and color help to break up the floor and create more interest for the eye, the rugs will also help you keep your feet warm when you step out of bed.

Window treatments are also essential when creating the perfect bedroom. Be certain to choose window treatments with a color and texture that will compliment your space. Your bed linens should also be carefully selected to compliment the décor in your room design, but plan on changing your linens out every season. This way, you will be more comfortable as you sleep and you can create a fresh mood and look in your room every few months.

You can create further textural interest with the help of wallpaper, but don’t feel obligated to wallpaper the entire room. Rather, consider wallpapering just one wall in a room in order to create an attractive contrast. Of course, the small details also go a long way toward creating the perfect bedroom. Simple additions such as padded fabric hangers in your closet, pretty paper lining your drawers, and glass knobs on the outside of your furniture can really help turn a bedroom into a sanctuary.

Providing the Storage You Need

One of the biggest challenges of creating the perfect bedroom designs is finding a way to make the space functional as well as pleasing to look at. This is particularly true when it comes to creating storage space. With these simple tricks, however, you can keep your possessions within easy reach while also keeping your room looking great:

• Use built-in storage units, which can be customized to suit the size and proportions of your bedroom

• Create additional storage space beneath your bed or make a window seat that opens up to additional storage

• Utilize stylish, freestanding storage units, which can be moved around to create a fresh look in your bedroom and can be taken with you when you move

• Make better use of your smaller spaces with the help of baskets, shoe racks, and dividers.

• Place everyday items within easy reaching distance while placing less used items up high in your closet

Of course, bedrooms have a tendency to get cluttered as we purchase new items and forget to get rid of the things we are no longer using. So, plan to clean out your room at least once per year and get rid of the items you no longer need or want.

Arranging Your Furniture

The final factor to consider when creating bedroom designs is the layout of the furniture. Obviously, the shape and dimensions of your room will somewhat dictate your layout. At the same time, there are a few rules of thumb that you should keep in mind when arranging your furniture. These include:

• Don’t block windows with furniture, as it creates a cramped and cluttered look

• Arrange furniture in a way that makes it easy for you to access your bedroom items

• If space allows, consider angling furniture items in order to add more interest

• Make certain there is ample space around the bed to allow you to walk around without bumping into furniture

By keeping these tips in mind when developing your bedroom designs, you will be certain to have a space that you will enjoy morning, noon, and night!

30
Sep

anyone who could help me with the design of lighting fixtures for a gym?

ena asked:


what kind of lighting fixtures should be used fof the basketball court of the gymnasium?And what about the lightings above the bleachers. Also, i need advice on the lighting design of the stage at one end of the gymnasium. Thanks!
also how many lights should i put for every square meter of the gym.?

29
Sep

can anyone recommend a website/magazine for living decorating ideas?

Decorating Ideas
benjamin1823 asked:


I desperately need a new look for my salon. It 's been the same now seeks 6 years. Does anyone know all the Web site I can look for me the great ideas of decoration. I want to do contemporary for someone in their late 20s.
29
Sep

Unique bedroom design ideas?

Bedroom Designs
talltitan007 asked:



My room that stick out such as objects protruding from the feeling of walking down an oldfashioned london street.

An oldfashioned london street if you have any interesting ideas please tell me thanks in advance.

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28
Sep

how do interior designers charge for thier work?

interior designers
Melonply asked:


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27
Sep

Decorative Concrete a Stunning Backdrop for Quaint Rosemary Beach

Decorative Concrete asked:

Decorative concrete is in the news everywhere these days. Varieties of decorative concrete are used everywhere from private homes to public squares. Its use involves many types and styles including overlays, stamped concrete, polished concrete and the use of a variety of colors and textures.

One quaint town along the famous and well-traveled scenic Route 30 along the Gulf coast of Florida, Rosemary Beach, has literally been built around the idea of a Caribbean village with a town square. The atmosphere in this town that reflects and is inspired by the qualities of the town of St. Augustine, the West Indies and other classic Pan-Caribbean areas.

If you have never traveled to the Caribbean or to Rosemary Beach, they are both inspiring. The streets in both places are actually mainly for pedestrians. In Rosemary Beach, they are composed of bricks, cobblestone and stamped concrete, surrounded by the walls of homes and businesses that reflect the hues and the textures of the Caribbean. Each street/pedestrian path leads to the beach at one end and the public square at the other end.

The interior that surrounds the public square, frames it with concrete finished to resemble the stucco textures and colors of the Caribbean. The pillars that help create the atmosphere of an easygoing Caribbean beach town rise up and melt into graceful arches which give one an easygoing, calm feeling.

The public square is the hub of all activity for the town. With its interactive fountain, grassy areas and Dutch West Indian architecture, it is filled with shops and businesses. The square draws you into its ambience and atmosphere with its cool decorative concrete turned cool earth toned stucco shop fronts.

The design and artful West Indian atmosphere of Rosemary Beach could not have been achieved without the use of decorative concrete. By using concrete creatively, the seaside town – especially its public square – is a work of art that is both stunning and durable. What is even better about the way that the concrete was used is that when it is time to spruce things up over the years, there are many finishes that will do the job without having to destroy and rebuild or re-pour.

Rosemary Beach is a tiny, seaside town centered around a public square and built artistically to resemble the Caribbean by using various methods and forms of decorative concrete. Your project might be much larger, such as a hotel/conference center or smaller, such as a private home. Regardless of size and scope, decorative concrete can be poured, shaped, stamped, polished and molded to turn your finished project into whatever your vision is. The ideas are virtually limitless. They can be created as far as your imagination can travel.

26
Sep

Interior Decorating Tips: Choosing Accent & Dining Chairs

rsvpstyle asked:


Interior decorating tips from Cathy Lee and RSVPstyle.com. Save time and money decorating your home with this tutorial on choosing accent and dining chairs.

26
Sep

Need Design Advice – Purchase Interior Design Software!

furniture design software
The Content Group asked:

You want to redesign your home, but you have no idea where to start. In the days before technology, you would have to take pictures of the rooms that you were redesigning, and then take those pictures with you to various department or furniture stores so that you could have a clear mental picture of how the furniture would look in your home.

The same was applicable when you were choosing the colors of the rooms in your home. You had to go to the paint or home improvement stores, and get paint swatches to place in the room or rooms that you were painting to see how the color would look. You wished at the time that there was an easier, more convenient way to figure out what would look best in your home. Now that is an option with interior design software!

About Interior Design Software

Many people think that interior design software is something that must be purchased wherever specialized computer software is sold. While this is not incorrect, at the same time there is software that can help you available directly through the internet. For example, if you are looking to purchase furniture from a certain furniture store, and that furniture store has a website, the site might have an option that allows you to see what certain furniture pieces might look like in your home. All you have to do is upload a picture of the room to the site for the software to work.

Many paint stores also have the option via their websites. Think about how much easier it will be to, with a click of a button, figure out if a color will work, all from the comfort of your home! Some of the software through these websites is quite advanced, so that you can see how the color will look at certain points of the day.

Of course, you also have the option of buying specialized interior design software -the kind that many professionals use. However, if you are not well-versed in computer software, you will have to have patience, because this software has many different aspects to it that you will need to learn. For example, if you are looking for certain patterns or colors, this software can to only help you find them, but you can also customize the look of the room! It is like having a mental picture tangibly available for all to see!

Keep in mind that the cost of interior design software can be expensive, the cost increasing in proportion to the amount of features that the software has. As to where this kind of software can be found, be sure to search the internet for reputable design websites that offer the software as part of their inventory. You are sure to find the right kind with the proper research. http://www.snslamps.com

26
Sep

What are some fun paint designs/techniques for a teen bedroom?

Bedroom Designs
..rae..♥ asked:


The adjustment I want to achieve is kind of plain, so I want to do something cool with the walls to spice up the room a bit. Images / instructions for the drawings or techniques of fun? Thanks:)
24
Sep

Are interior decorating certificate programs really worth taking? Are they really necessary?

Interior Decorating
amysunsangnim asked:


I'm studying the possibility of entering nell'interiore that decorum but there are schools for identification in my area and online courses are abusive and expensive. I'm looking at programmes in the certificate and that study the possibility of going quell'itinerario. Is that a good option, or I'm just wasting my money? Can I enter the field without species credentials? The architects decorators are generally mentorships?
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