Showing posts with label home accessories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home accessories. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
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| No, a plastic cover can't fix this disaster. |
We have all been culprits—keeping furniture for far too
long, far too many times. You, dear reader, are not the first, and definitely
will not be the last. Those rips in your sofa do not add as much character as
you think, and that raggedy old lamp just does not light up the room like it
used to—but we’re here to help. Here are five telltale signs it is time to go
shopping for new furniture:
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1. The rips in your sofa are so big, that if it were a person, you would be shaking the doctor’s hand and making funeral arrangements.
Okay, so you and your sofa have been through some of your favorite memories together—but let’s face it…it has more scraps and cuts than a six year old that just learned how to bike ride. Do yourself a favor and stop marinating in its open sores.
2. The shade on your lamp is so transparent that it is like not having a lampshade at all.
Some people like bright light, but chances are, if you have a lampshade, you are not one of those people.
3. People tell you your home is “so [insert insulting decade here].”
If someone tells you your apartment has such an “80s style” and you were born in 1994, trust me, it isn’t a good thing. Make your furniture current.
4. Your guests would rather stand than sit.
No one REALLY likes to stand all night—trust me, this is a cry for help.
5. You finally went on Pinterest and uttered the words “wait…that’s real?!”
Yes. It is real. It is all real. All of these glorious furniture pieces exist, and are calling your name—answer them.
1. The rips in your sofa are so big, that if it were a person, you would be shaking the doctor’s hand and making funeral arrangements.
Okay, so you and your sofa have been through some of your favorite memories together—but let’s face it…it has more scraps and cuts than a six year old that just learned how to bike ride. Do yourself a favor and stop marinating in its open sores.
2. The shade on your lamp is so transparent that it is like not having a lampshade at all.
Some people like bright light, but chances are, if you have a lampshade, you are not one of those people.
3. People tell you your home is “so [insert insulting decade here].”
If someone tells you your apartment has such an “80s style” and you were born in 1994, trust me, it isn’t a good thing. Make your furniture current.
4. Your guests would rather stand than sit.
No one REALLY likes to stand all night—trust me, this is a cry for help.
5. You finally went on Pinterest and uttered the words “wait…that’s real?!”
Yes. It is real. It is all real. All of these glorious furniture pieces exist, and are calling your name—answer them.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
It is now scientifically proven – the physical environment has an impact on our mental well-being. So, what can we do to improve the space we live in, and thereby improve our own physical and mental well-being? Here is a step-by-step guide to achieve this.
1. Maximize the amount of natural light
As they say, a well-lit home removes half the darkness from your life. And why not go the natural way, and light up the home with as much natural light as possible? Sunlight can release lots of good hormones, and really make your day. Add to that the good things that Vitamin D can do to your body. If you have large windows in your house, then use them to let as much sunlight enter your home as possible.
2. Breeze
A fresh morning breeze can work wonders for the body and the mind. Try doing a bit of exercise or yoga on your balcony or in your garden, and suck in the fresh breeze to open up your mind and soul, and truly get ready for a great day ahead.
3. Color of the floors and walls
Read a bit on color theory and you will find the kind of impact colors can have on you. Try going for colors that are in harmony with each other. Blue and green are known to be soothing colors, while orange is energetic, and yellow is joyful. Avoid red, which is associated with anger and danger. Have milder versions of those colors for your walls, while you can have the brighter shades for your furniture, or a featured wall. A safe way to choose harmonious colors is to use light to dark shades of a single color. This will make a room look more luxurious than your budget might suggest. Monochromatic (shades of the same color family) schemes create a sophisticated, elegant look and have a calming effect.
4. Furniture
Choose furniture with soothing colors and texture. You could also try adding interesting twists with a wide variety of textures, from stone, steel, glass, and matte to fabric and leather. Unleash your creativity and fearlessly add character to your home.
5. Home accessories
Think of wall art, candle sticks, functional and decorative mirrors, wall stickers, votive candle holders, lanterns, fireplaces, fire lamps – I would suggest you have at least one piece of each of these in your home, placed at a carefully chosen position. Home accessories are as important to the aesthetics of your home, as they are to you.
6. Greenery in your home
Green spaces have lasting positive impact on the well-being. Go green! Use ornamental plants to decorate your home. Place ornamental and flowering plants on your balcony. Having natural beauty around you will help you feel closer to nature. Use the extra oxygen that these plants provide to jazz yourself up a bit!
With a growing body of evidence linking look and feel of living spaces to well-being, it only makes sense to invest some time and effort into improving and beautifying the space where you live. With the simple tips provided in this article, I am sure you can achieve this goal very easily. All the best!
As they say, a well-lit home removes half the darkness from your life. And why not go the natural way, and light up the home with as much natural light as possible? Sunlight can release lots of good hormones, and really make your day. Add to that the good things that Vitamin D can do to your body. If you have large windows in your house, then use them to let as much sunlight enter your home as possible.
2. Breeze
A fresh morning breeze can work wonders for the body and the mind. Try doing a bit of exercise or yoga on your balcony or in your garden, and suck in the fresh breeze to open up your mind and soul, and truly get ready for a great day ahead.
3. Color of the floors and walls
Read a bit on color theory and you will find the kind of impact colors can have on you. Try going for colors that are in harmony with each other. Blue and green are known to be soothing colors, while orange is energetic, and yellow is joyful. Avoid red, which is associated with anger and danger. Have milder versions of those colors for your walls, while you can have the brighter shades for your furniture, or a featured wall. A safe way to choose harmonious colors is to use light to dark shades of a single color. This will make a room look more luxurious than your budget might suggest. Monochromatic (shades of the same color family) schemes create a sophisticated, elegant look and have a calming effect.
4. Furniture
Choose furniture with soothing colors and texture. You could also try adding interesting twists with a wide variety of textures, from stone, steel, glass, and matte to fabric and leather. Unleash your creativity and fearlessly add character to your home.
5. Home accessories
Think of wall art, candle sticks, functional and decorative mirrors, wall stickers, votive candle holders, lanterns, fireplaces, fire lamps – I would suggest you have at least one piece of each of these in your home, placed at a carefully chosen position. Home accessories are as important to the aesthetics of your home, as they are to you.
6. Greenery in your home
Green spaces have lasting positive impact on the well-being. Go green! Use ornamental plants to decorate your home. Place ornamental and flowering plants on your balcony. Having natural beauty around you will help you feel closer to nature. Use the extra oxygen that these plants provide to jazz yourself up a bit!
With a growing body of evidence linking look and feel of living spaces to well-being, it only makes sense to invest some time and effort into improving and beautifying the space where you live. With the simple tips provided in this article, I am sure you can achieve this goal very easily. All the best!
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