Monday, August 22, 2011

Interior Design Tips - Downsizing Inside And Out


According to the National Association of Home Builders, single-family homes are continuing to get smaller and all indicators show this trend is likely to continue. So it only makes sense that this trend applies to the interior of your home as well.


Before you begin your home design project, take stock and inventory of what you have. It will help you identify which pieces will stay and which will go! Don't be a hoarder - be willing to let go!How to add metal the creative way? You can have a beautiful wrought staircase leading to the second floor of your home. You can use it for fences and lattice gates. You can find modern or old metal beds, rocking chairs, original hangers, mirror frames, chandeliers, lamps, wood trays, holders for bottles, and many other accessories. Both indoor and outdoor metal products can help to smooth out the rough corners of any furniture, as well as walls and windows. In the garden, you can use metal furniture (benches, pergolas), jugs, vases, and landscape sculpture. The ways to add the feng shui metal element are almost endless.Remember that when it comes to home design and decorating projects, less is more and will make your room feel more spacious.When it comes to conceptualizing your home design and decorating projects, downsizing and minimizing creates a more zen-like atmosphere. Rather than fill a space full of furniture, artwork, accessories and objects at every turn, consider downsizing for a more sophisticated and elegant look. The more upscale homes are often the ones that incorporate elegant pieces, keep clutter to a minimum and exude light and airy interiors - where less is more.You will want to use a shop that has a helpline available, so avoid any that don't have obvious customer service representatives. If your order is wrong or a problem occurs you may want to speak to a member of staff. Because faceless websites tend to put potential customers off, however, most will have a helpline number available but it is a good idea to make sure of this before perusing the virtual shelves. Although you can't pay in cash at an online lighting shop, there may be several different ways to pay available including credit cards and even Paypal. Decide how you would like to pay beforehand to avoid any disappointment later if your preferred method of payment is unavailable.The exciting thing about downscaling is that it allows you to upscale on the patterns used in a room. For example, the trend now is to introduce larger geometric prints on window treatments or even wall coverings. These punches of pattern can create a dramatic effect while complimenting the elegance of moderately sized furnishings. For some added elegance and drama, consider using black and white photographs and prints as artwork.Although the majority of items in an online lighting shop will be lighting related, there may also be a good supply of further items you were not expecting to find. As well as lighting accessories and light bulbs that you can stock up on at the time of purchase, there may well be some nice gift ideas or other home furnishings available. The most perfect item for your home could be right there, in the place you were least expecting to find it. Cushions and bed linen in particular can often be found alongside the desk lamps and wall lights so make sure you check out the line of non-lighting related products.The feng shui metal element is associated with the evening and late autumn. It�s responsible for our physical well-being, strength, and analytical abilities. It�s the symbol of wealth, success, and leadership. If there�s too little metal in anyone�s room, they may start feeling cautious and quiet. Some types of metal include: steel, iron, aluminum, gold, and silver. You can use any of these to balance your home and life.This material started to come into widespread use ever since the dawn of metallurgy in 6000 BC. About 2000 years later, feng shui (the teachings of how to live in harmony with nature) started to emerge in Neolithic China.

Remember that when it comes to home design and decorating projects, less is more and will make your room feel more spacious.




Author: Lori Gilder


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