Sunday, April 6, 2014

Tips on Choosing Living Room Wall Décor




Wall decorations can easily breathe more life into your living room. Certain decorations can help make guests feel more at home or even inspire the people who view them. If you are having difficulty choosing décor for your living room, here are a few tips to help you narrow down your choices:

Make the items match the room

You will already have sets of furniture and appliances in your living room before you begin shopping for wall décor. Try to choose decorations that match the current overall look of the room. Choosing ill-fitting decorations might lead you to completely overhaul your living room to match the pieces (unless that is your intention in the first place).

Create a centerpiece

Take the time to look at your living room from all its entry points and make a mental note of which point of your wall your eyes immediately gravitate to. The wall décor you add to that spot can easily serve as the centerpiece of the room, providing a warm and inspirational effect to everyone who enters.

Less is more

If you’re in the market for smaller decorations, try to limit yourself to four pieces. Adding too many small décor can make a wall look cluttered, and take away from the overall effect they are supposed to provide. At the same time, choose décor that complement each other or have a common theme.


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http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/colors/advice-choosing-paint-colors

Saturday, March 8, 2014

3 Reasons to Invest in Inspirational Wall Decor



Your bedroom is your own little world where you retreat after a long and tiring day at work. It is a place where you get to relax, recharge, and devoid yourself of all the stress and negativity that may have followed you all the way from your workplace. Your room should contain all the beautiful things you want to see, including special wall décors that serve to inspire you and help uplift your spirit. Here are three reasons why:

1.     Change of scenery – If, for the entire day, you are looking at nothing but graphs, stats, and other complicated stuff in front of your computer, then a wall décor that is soothing to the eyes is something you would want to see. Go for something that will bring a relaxing vibe the moment you enter your bedroom.
2.     Creates more character – Another reason to invest in wall décor is their ability to add more character to your room. Always go for something that will complement the style and design of your room and accentuate some of your prized items.
3.      Added value – Should the time arrive when you decide to part with your house and resell it, having appealing wall décors inside your room, as well as in other parts of your house, will add to the overall aesthetic value of your property.



Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Choosing the Right Decor for Your Home



If you have recently moved into your home, you may be wondering exactly how you can transform your new place into something that reflects your personality and style. You may purchase expensive furniture or high-tech appliances like interactive flat screen TVs, but if you have no intentions of splurging, you can opt for simple yet sensible décor and accent pieces.

Rugs and carpeting
Rugs and carpets are a great way to add life to bare flooring. Persian carpets with intricate and exquisitely executed patterns often make great choices. However, given that rugs and carpets are pet hair magnets, they may not be the ideal option if you have fur babies running around.

Plants
Plants can make any room come alive and even improve indoor air quality. However, brace yourself for all the work involved in keeping them healthy. If you don't have a green thumb, you may find caring for plants a little frustrating at first.

Wall art may be the most economical way to beautify a room. Today's wall decorations come in a wide variety to suit any homeowner's taste. Be reminded, though, that you don't have to fill every white space on your walls; instead, choose a few key pieces that can instantly grab anyone's attention.