Wednesday, December 1, 2010

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Top tips for long lasting sofa

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 07:02 AM PST

Today, among all the household furnishings, sofas are the most heavily used items. They are often large in size and their close proximity to the television and kitchen implies that people are never too far from them. Consequently, the amount of wear and tear sofas have to bear is simply huge. Sofas are an expensive investment, and it is not practical to change them every year. However, if they are properly cared, they can easily last for a long period.

The right way to clean and maintain a sofa is easier than you can think. All it requires is a little knowledge about the right way to clean and maintain. Here are the tips that shall help your sofa stand the test of time.

a) Make use of a fabric protector – Fabric protector is nothing but a product which when applied to a sofa shall make it resistant to water, oil, soil and other stains. Just make sure that you apply the right fabric protector as there is a myriad of fabric protectors available in the market. With fabric protector, you can play with your kids and even eat and drink on your sofa. Some of the fabric protectors also come with a warranty. The small price is worth the protection.

b) Treat the stains as they occur – This is one of the important things to be remembered because if the stains are treated immediately, there is a better chance to remove the stain from the fabric. The cleaning product to be used depends on the type of fabric.

c) Plump your pillows by using extra inserts – Sofas tend to sag with usage and start appearing dull and pale. You can get back the look by plumping in extra inserts. Extra inserts will just not look better but shall also enhance the comfort level. Extra inserts can easily be found at crafts shop or fabric supply stores. And if you still can't find what you want, simply restore online.

d) Use sofa covers – if you have a light colored sofa and have pets and young children at home then chances are that your light colored sofa could get dirty easily. A sofa cover is an awesome idea as you need not worry about your sofa getting grubby. Couch covers are easily available in the market, but you can also get a cover stitched.

A very popular house structure in Kyoto Japan

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 05:02 AM PST

It's called a t-house, and designed by Atelier Boronski. You would marvel at the building if you give a closer look at it. The building is constructed at a place which overlooks the hills, and the walls of the building are vertically straight. You would find the dining and the kitchen area on the first floor, and then also have sitting area even on the first floor. All these rooms open up in the front to a garden, which provide a rare beauty to the house.The outer section of the house has a white plaster and burnt cedar board materials in a traditional manner.

Animal chairs for children

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 04:30 AM PST

When you have children your perception of the world changes very much and you start seeing the world through their eyes. You no longer think about what YOU would like to have in the house, but you start thinking what THEY would like to have . And only then do you realize that everything they have in their room must be fun and attractive. For example the chairs should have animal shapes and this way the kids will love to sit on them.

That happens because kids are fascinated by animals and love them all and would love to have a zoo at home if possible. Animals are a new and different world for them and this is what makes them so attractive. So if your children hate sitting on their chairs and having luchor drawing, just pay attention for a while and find out what their favorite anumals are and then surprise them with this gift: animal chairs for them. They will simply love the gift, especially if the animals are wild and the colors used are vivid and attractive.

To my surprise this kind of chairs are pretty easy to find and you can order them even online if you want to. Normally they are small, in order to be adjusted to the size of the children , and the legs of the chairs are also the animal legs and the backrest is usually the animal’s head. The rest is different depending on every manufacturer’s imagination. You should visit some of these web sites for more information and inspiration: Totally furniture, Tiny Einsteins, Kids playroom, Daisy kids and SL kids.

Make Your Room Like It’s a Starry Night

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 02:55 AM PST

Have you ever desired to make you room such that you are laying out side and watching the stars? Do you find the black ceiling fearful and prevent you from getting a sound sleep? Well, then the best solution is to make your room like it's a starry night. Decorating your room with the starry night theme will spruce the area and make it appear exquisite and exceptional.

Here is a list of steps that shall help you make your room like it's a starry night -

1) Since the ceiling is the focal point of the starry night theme, you need to start with it. Get a ladder and paint your ceiling in dark blue or black. You may also use both the colors. Paint all the corners of the ceiling in black and as you approach the center of the ceiling blend the black with dark blue. At some places, use strokes of white color for the natural effect.

2) Secondly, you need to dress your walls. The color of the walls needs to be chosen in accordance to the overall look you wish to impart. For instance, you can make your room like a forest or a high rise city. If you go with the forest look, paint all the walls in shades of green color. Assure that you do not choose very dark tones as your ceiling is already dark. You may also paint some bushes, plants and trees on the corners or the bottom of the walls. For the high rise city look, choose light blue color and paint buildings on a wall.

3) Get a star chart and choose a constellation design or two that you would put on your ceiling. If you are choosing one big constellation, choose the second one as a smaller one so that the ceiling does not appear too crowded.

4) Finally, use silver, gold, yellow and white color to paint the stars. You may also use glow in color for painting them or else get a glitter tube from the market and once the painted stars are dry, highlight them in few places with the glitter. Alternatively, if you wish to escape the hard work then get glow stickers in shapes of stars which are easily available in the market. You need to simply stick them at the appropriate places. Do not forget to paint or stick the moon.

Contemporary St Margarets House in London

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 12:31 AM PST

I want to start with the balck kitchen tiles that made the kitchen looks contemporary! Then the rest design of the house it’s simple but in the same time sophisticated.Choosing white walls it’s not a big deal, but you should know that need to take care about your furniture creating a good contrast.This London House in St Margarets no.19 it’s a charming inspiration.{the house is listed here}

La Réserve Ramatuelle Hotel-Spa by Jean-Michel Wilmotte

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 12:00 AM PST

If you love hill tops and love to reside by free flowing waters of Mediterranean Sea, then La reserve Ramatuella, designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte is perhaps the best place to stay by the sea. The structure is a resort; you may call it a hotel. It has a total of 7 guest rooms, along with 16 private suites.You would also come across a spa, spread over an area 1000 square meters. The most remarkable aspect of the hotel is its spacious room, which has an area of 50-100 square metres. You would also come across a restaurant and a bar.BUT La Réserve Ramatuelle will be closed from October 5, 2010 until April, 2011 for the winter season.

Wallpaper Decoration from Aimee Wilder

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 03:34 PM PST

Aimee Wilder is an American graphic designer who makes some great wallpaper.The availability of different types of wallpapers helps find the best for a room.The availability of different types of wallpapers helps find the best for a room.Wilder choose an abstract graphic expression but in same time fun and nice.

Sloping house in El Retiro in Columbia

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 03:15 PM PST

A very strange design of house was strategized in El Retiro in Colombia, as a client needed a house on the slopes. It was a difficult design as a certain geometrical shape was demanded by the client, and the architects Paisajes Emergentes designed a house keeping in mind each hollow design in the house separating the interiors, but they give a visual image that the house is attached with each other. The landscape carry a special consideration for the dent within the house, as each of these dent carry a special balancing act within the exteriors.

Make Your Room Vintage

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 02:55 PM PST

If you like weathered and distressed look over the new and glossy look then consider adopting vintage design for your room. With vintage style is subdued and plain. It revolves around styles from several eras and gives way to an eclectic look. Vintage decorating is not only easy but also fun to do. With this approach, you have the exceptional opportunity to explore thrift stores, estate sales, and flea markets for purchase of pieces that raise the vintage feel. Vintage decoration amalgamates perfectly with numerous decorating schemes, including French country, Tuscan, Farmhouse, bohemian modern, vintage modern, shabby chic, etc.

Here is a list of steps that shall help you make your room vintage –

1) Start with dressing of the walls. Select paints and textures that have a vintage look. You may apply layers of paint and then mix it up with straps of retro wallpaper for a bohemian look. For an antique cum faux aesthetic, choose dark colors for the walls such as brown and cobalt and allow it to dry. Once dry, apply a coat of milk paint or antique white wash, and complete the wall by distressing the finish with the help of steel ball or sandpaper so that dark color shows in few places.

2) Introduce varied architectural elements that impart the room with vintage aesthetic.  Cathedral or Dormer ceilings with exposed beams and wall posts simply look exuberant. You may also attach light weight medallions, arches and moldings for a palatial effect.

3) Use lighting to highlight vintage design features. A wrong iron chandelier besides providing enough style shall add sculptural style to the room. Wall scones with candles in the hallway, doorway, corridor, above the fireplace shall impart dramatic lighting effect to the room.

4) Decorate your old crockery. Old fashioned tea pots, tea cups, empty wine bottles, feather boas, picture frames, are known to make a room wear vintage aesthetic.

5) Jewelry boxes and hangers are also items that give way to vintage feel. Decorate these boxes and hangers in your living room and display your vintage jewelry. Hunt thrift stores and antique shops for varied vintage items.

6) Make use of vintage containers. These vintage boxes can be used to hold prized possessions and books. Moreover, it is not necessary for all items to wear a clean look. Rusty, ripped off and discolored items are also known to impart vintage vibes to a room.

How to choose the right furniture for the kids room?

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 01:59 PM PST

Many people think that they can prepare the kids room without any previous experience as a parent, by simply going to the store and buying whatever nice furniture they can find there. Well, I have learned it the hard way, but you should take a lot of factors into consideration when trying to find the perfect furniture for the nursery.

First of all make sure the furniture has the right size for the child or children. After all they are supposed to use it , not you and it is not enough for you to like it and for it to be your size because if the furniture is too big the children will not be able to use it properly and this can lead to accidents. After all, how would you feel if you had to live in a world where you are surrounded by giant things?

If your child is big enough to express their wishes then take him or her shopping with you and choose the bed they like – shaped as a car or a cartoon character. This will make it easier for them to stay in their room all by themselves and turn it into a pleasant place.

Try to purchase only solid and reliable furniture and make sure the chairs and the little table are very solid and keep balance and are not that easy to knock down. Do not buy anything made of plastic that can be easily breakable or has sharp edges that can harm the children. Avoid those furniture pieces that are too full of little details, as they can be easily broken or removed and little children tend to swallow them.

Then make sure all the shelves are very well fixed to the walls and the wardrobe cannot be moved so as to avoid unwanted accidents. Pick a nice and happy color for the furniture and which is also funny shaped. Make sure it is unbreakable and can be easily cleaned. Even so, you can never be too careful when talking about small children.
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