Archive for June, 2010
Rules for Decorating a Dining Room
There is no right or wrong when it comes to style and design because we all have our own tastes but there are a few simple rules to apply when decorating a room to make sure every piece, colour and pattern is in harmony. This is true for every room in the home and by following these proven methods you’ll have fantastic décor to enjoy and show off to friends and family. If you’re next decorating project is the dining room – whether it’s a separate room or a kitchen/diner – these design tips will help you get the right look.
Dining room colour
Colour is one of the basic errors people make when decorating their dining room. Wall colour is vital to creating the right environment in which to eat – get it right and you can stimulate appetite and good talk, get it wrong and you’ll suppress the desire to eat and conversation may run dry.
While not considered the ideal colour for stimulating appetite, blue can be soothing and relaxing and is great for encouraging communication which is what you want at a dinner party. If you choose blue wallpaper or paint then make sure the other pieces in the room such as crockery and tableware match.
Warm colours such as oranges, reds and yellows are classic colours for a dining room, or if you want to be a touch more contemporary go for grey, brown or black. However, while these colours are warm and inviting, they can dominate a smaller room so you have to choose your shades wisely because if you go too warm you’ll end up creating an oppressive atmosphere. For dining rooms with less space or light, wallpaper or paint on one wall will create just the right effect.
How To Organise A Child’s Bedroom
A child’s bedroom is typically the most chaotic room in the home and no sooner have you tidied up, it’s become a mess again. Let’s face it, children don’t do organised and a certain level of unordered living should be expected when kids are involved.
If you’re forever tripping over toys, clothes and books in your child’s bedroom then you need to get a grasp on the situation because left to their own devices, your offspring will happily continue to live in a mess. Here are a few things you and your child can do to maintain some order:
Plan of attack
The first thing to do is get your child involved and keep it fun. There’s no point being the strict disciplinarian because it will have the opposite effect. Come up with a plan together, let them choose where to put things (within reason!) and also let them have a say on the type of storage they would like to have.
De-clutter the room
As children get older they will accumulate more and more things, most of which they’d have outgrown. Get rid of unwanted toys and old clothes that are no longer worn or don’t fit. Your child’s input here is important and you’ll be surprised at how much they will want to get shot of. Any unwanted items can go to a charity shop or you could consider selling them.
Ideas for Decorating a Bathroom
Decorating gives you the opportunity to place your personal stamp on every part of the home. Your taste in design is a real reflection on your personality and the way in which you live your life. Everyone has a favourite part of their home whether it be the living room, bedroom or kitchen, however for some people it can be the bathroom (but only once they’ve got it just the way they want it). Too often the bathroom is neglected for the living spaces of the home but if you give it the attention it deserves, the bathroom will become one of your favourite places to spend some time.
Bathroom decoration
You may have just moved to a new home or just considering sprucing up your tired looking bathroom, either way start by considering the important role a bathroom plays in your daily routine. Obviously it’s the place where you get clean, but it should also be somewhere to go and relax.
Think about the way you live your life. Do you shower rather than have a bath because it’s quicker? What type of bath do you have? Do you want a bathroom that is functional during the morning rush to get ready and then relaxing after a hard day’s work? Do you have children and is the bathroom kid-friendly? Once you’ve answered the practical questions you can start to think about styles.
