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Home Interior Decorating Ideas
Sunday, December 26, 2010
home interior design
Contrary to popular belief, decorating a house can be done by most anybody. Some people may not be too confident with their skill so they hire professional decorators, which costs them a bit more. To decorate your own home tastefully, you should have an understanding of the basic principles of color, lighting, and style, as well as a solid idea of the preferred ambiance. Learning these basics will give you confidence to do your own home interior decorating.
The following are some to the things that every beginner interior designer should ponder before proceeding to alter any room in the house.
Theme – One must ask this question, first and foremost: What ambiance is desired for the house? There are many themes to choose from. Some might want their abode to look like a Japanese tea house. Some may be inclined to go tropical. A few others may prefer a Victorian style. Regardless of choice, a theme unites all other aspects of home interior decorating. Without a solid theme, it will be harder to come up with a cohesive style.
Color – Many people are intimidated by the task of styling their houses because they feel that they are not very good with color harmony. Colors are actually fun to play with, and choosing them is largely dependent on the theme. While no one can go wrong with black, white, and neutral colors, it would be a waste not to play with the other hues and shades in the color chart.
Along with the theme, the choice of colors should be further guided by your personal preference. For instance, a contemporary styled bedroom may have walls, ceilings, curtains and rugs in neutral colors, but you may inject your personality by adding accents of your favorite color, such as blue pillow cases and doilies. You may also want to play with monochromatic colors: a single color comes in many hues, shades, and saturation levels, each of which is appropriate to specific items in the room. The importance of a theme cannot be overstated.
Materials and Accessories – Again, depending on the home interior decorating theme you are going for, the items may be made of common materials, such as metal and wood. A tightly themed house always has a few items of interest, such as unique art, that serves as centerpieces and often becoming instant subjects of conversation. One can display favorite statues or valuable relics picked up at an art gallery or antique shop for this purpose.
Lights – Without appropriate illumination, any well-decorated home will not look as good as its potential. You should consider the quality of light that comes from the windows, as well as the type, intensity, and color of light that comes from overhead lighting and lamps. A good lighting system should be able to showcase the room’s style, the items that are being displayed, and should contribute to the overall ambiance.
Browsing through magazines, TV shows, consulting with professionals, and going back to one’s basic knowledge of art and style will help you, the budding decorator, come up with the look that you desires for your design. Home interior decorating is a very enjoyable activity, especially when you enjoy the results of your creative efforts.
Home Interior Decorating Ideas
home interior design
Contrary to popular belief, decorating a house can be done by most anybody. Some people may not be too confident with their skill so they hire professional decorators, which costs them a bit more. To decorate your own home tastefully, you should have an understanding of the basic principles of color, lighting, and style, as well as a solid idea of the preferred ambiance. Learning these basics will give you confidence to do your own home interior decorating.
The following are some to the things that every beginner interior designer should ponder before proceeding to alter any room in the house.
Theme – One must ask this question, first and foremost: What ambiance is desired for the house? There are many themes to choose from. Some might want their abode to look like a Japanese tea house. Some may be inclined to go tropical. A few others may prefer a Victorian style. Regardless of choice, a theme unites all other aspects of home interior decorating. Without a solid theme, it will be harder to come up with a cohesive style.
Color – Many people are intimidated by the task of styling their houses because they feel that they are not very good with color harmony. Colors are actually fun to play with, and choosing them is largely dependent on the theme. While no one can go wrong with black, white, and neutral colors, it would be a waste not to play with the other hues and shades in the color chart.
Along with the theme, the choice of colors should be further guided by your personal preference. For instance, a contemporary styled bedroom may have walls, ceilings, curtains and rugs in neutral colors, but you may inject your personality by adding accents of your favorite color, such as blue pillow cases and doilies. You may also want to play with monochromatic colors: a single color comes in many hues, shades, and saturation levels, each of which is appropriate to specific items in the room. The importance of a theme cannot be overstated.
Materials and Accessories – Again, depending on the home interior decorating theme you are going for, the items may be made of common materials, such as metal and wood. A tightly themed house always has a few items of interest, such as unique art, that serves as centerpieces and often becoming instant subjects of conversation. One can display favorite statues or valuable relics picked up at an art gallery or antique shop for this purpose.
Lights – Without appropriate illumination, any well-decorated home will not look as good as its potential. You should consider the quality of light that comes from the windows, as well as the type, intensity, and color of light that comes from overhead lighting and lamps. A good lighting system should be able to showcase the room’s style, the items that are being displayed, and should contribute to the overall ambiance.
Browsing through magazines, TV shows, consulting with professionals, and going back to one’s basic knowledge of art and style will help you, the budding decorator, come up with the look that you desires for your design. Home interior decorating is a very enjoyable activity, especially when you enjoy the results of your creative efforts.
Expensive Classic Furniture
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Italy PROVASI furniture has been hailed as the Rolls-Royce, in the past 100 years, it conquered numerous European monarchs from the harsh and critical eye. PROVASI each bed, tables, chairs, cabinets, and accessories have condensed the non-replicating “Days of Glory”.
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Unique Lighting – Poppy Lamp Designs by Serien
Saturday, July 31, 2010
This whimsical lamp has some surprises in store – the poppy lampshade gradually opens up with heat! These artful mouth-blown glass blossom are available in a range of great colors, and each is perched on its own flexible, fabric-covered stem that you can twist and turn any which way. Create a trendy tangle of flowers overhead, spiral your sconces, and twist your tabletop lamps in a fashionable and functional way. These cute and quirky poppy lamps come in chandelier and sconce designs, as well as tabletop lamps ideal for reading or as a source of soft mood-lighting in any room.
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New Lighting Fixtures – Babol lighting series by deMajo
This new Lighting Fixtures, Babol lighting series was designed by deMajo. The Babol lighting series features dreamy clusters of glowing “bubbles” in a line of pendant, wall-mounted and tabletop lamp designs. These coordinating lighting fixtures come in a variety of sizes to suit any space and function, all made of glossy white glass.
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Modern Lighting – Furore Lamp by Lima De Lezando
It’s Modern Lighting Design, called Furore Lamp was designed by German designer Lima De Lezando. The Furore lamp consists of 7 differently formed steel-arms. Illuminating glass bodies are attached to the steel-arms. It is the perfect design object for contemporary interior design. With its gentle light Furore creates a comfortable and warm atmosphere.
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At Home and Work with Kimberly Ayres
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Kimberly Ayres could have been another casualty of the demise of Domino magazine but since the photos of her home and office were taken by my friend Eric Cahan, I get to introduce you to this Designer to Watch for 2009 instead! Kimberly, like many designers, started out renovating and decorating her own houses while she was practicing law as a way to relax. Luckily for the design world, law was not her calling and as she told me, "friends began to ask for decorating advice and I realized I might have a chance to do something I loved and I couldn't be happier with my career switch!"
"After completing studies at International Fine Arts in Miami and at UCLA in Los Angeles, Kimberly jumped head first into an apprenticeship with internationally renowned designer Kelly Wearstler, and continued her development with designer Michael Lee in Malibu. In 2000, Kimberly launched Kimberly Ayres Interior Design in Los Angeles where she quickly established a notable clientele and reputation for deftly mixing eras and cultures. In 2006, she opened her much admired Kimberly Ayres Home furnishings and accessories store in San Francisco."In the breakfast room, the parterre and curtain fabric is from Raoul Textiles in Santa Barbara. The table is vintage from Blackman Cruz. The chairs are vintage from Kimberly's friend and boutique owner Gabriella Sarlo. The chandelier is vintage. "For parties, we clear out the chairs and this table becomes the bar," says Kimberly.
The room above is the dining room in Kimberly's apartment. Her description cracks me up! "This apartment was loaded with mirrored walls when I found it. Really scary on a bad hair day. Most were removed, but I kept this one. The artwork is a collage created by Lulu de Kwiatkowski from an Eric Cahan photograph. My all-time favorite ebay purchase is the blue pigskin/suede sideboard. The parson's table and the chairs are vintage. The chandelier is Moth Design from my store."
In Kimberly's bedroom, the bed is from Oly and the lamp is from Christopher Spitzmiller. The wallpaper is the Montague print from Twenty2. The curtain fabric is from Nina Campbell and the table is the Bungalow 5 Jacqui Side Table from Eboniste. The painting is vintage.
A beautiful bedroom vignette close up.
In the guest room, the headboard is custom and the pillow fabric is Christopher Farr - Cloth. Kimberly says, "I love this quilt. It's designed and made by hand by my friend, Michael Pechenski." Moroccan lantern is an ebay find. I think the best thing about Kimberly's apartment is all the new sources and vendors that she has introduced to us all!
Kimberly's desk in her office is by Jonathan Adler but the cabinets and chair are vintage. The wallpaper is grasscloth from Twenty2 and looks like a great alternative to Phillip Jeffries, my usual source. "The french plaster sconce is by Moth Design, one of the lines we sell in the showroom," says Kimberly.
I posted this photo once before and it received a very positive response and now I can tell you that the vintage desk, lacquered in Farrow and Ball Dix Blue, is where Kimberly's lucky assistant, Angel Tasso, sits. The wallpaper is grasscloth in Neptune from Twenty2 while the lamp and chandelier are Moth Design in silver leaf finish. The chair is vintage and the drawing was found at Blackman Cruz.
"This room is in my office in San Francisco. The building is a tiny 1890's cottage in the Design District, serving as both my design studio and a showroom for the furnishings I sell. We carry new lines of lighting, accessories, wallpaper and fabric, as well as all sorts of vintage furnishings."I think we can all agree that interior designer Kimberly Ayres made a great career switch and the design world had better look out! She's definitely one to watch and I can't wait to see what she does next!
Photos by Eric Cahan
Home Interior Decoration with Trims or Passementerie
Trims or passementerie are high quality decorative textile bands, which are an easy way to provide detail and smarten up a simple curtain or drapery.
They range from tassels to cords, lace, velvet and ribbons.
The most important thing to remember is to keep the scale, weight and proportion in keeping with the dimensions of the curtain.
To follow are a few types that are available, most come in natural fibers and synthetic fibers, the luxury end of trims are often made from silk or linen. Often rayon or viscose is added to cotton or wool to provide sheen to them.
Braid
Is a woven ornamental trimming that has two finished edges, it is a flat border. It was popular for placing over finished edges of upholstery on chairs.
Gimp
This has looped or scalloped edges and is a narrow type of braid. It is often used to cover over upholstery tacks on chairs.
Loads of trim used on the curtains in this period ballroom.
Piping
Piping Is a product that can be stitched into the seam of a curtain. It is a fabric-covered cord in a pipe like fold over cord with a narrow flange. It provides a subtle detail to drapery and is a good way of introducing a highlight color. It is used extensively with cushions and not as popular with curtains because it is labor intensive to make.
Buttons can be covered in fabric or selected off the shelf, they are used to pull two pieces of fabric together for example a cushion pulled in the center, or create a design - the back of a chair can be buttoned creating a padded look i.e. Chesterfield.
With curtains they can be used with French Pleats to hold the pleat together at the base and create a stunning look if used in a contrasting color. They are often used on tiebacks, and are a decorative feature on valances when used to hold tassels.
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