Showing posts with label Design Gallery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Design Gallery. Show all posts

Decorating ideas for small bathrooms

There are so many decorating ideas for small bathrooms that you need to choose the very best that suit your own design and taste. There are however some general rules to follow that ensure you will complete it much faster and attain a better finish.

The first idea is to make the small bathroom warmer and more relaxing. This is great for increasing your enjoyment of the bathroom and making it a place that you enjoy. For many people, the bathroom represents a place of privacy and total relaxation. For this reason, it is important to pay attention to the decoration.

The decoration should match a general theme. For this to work, you need to have a consistent color scheme. One of the best color schemes is a neutral or pastel color scheme. It must be something that you like and could imagine yourself spending time around.

There is also a growing trend of brighter and warmer colors. Implementing this design with mirrored cupboards can produce a really sensational effect.

The design is down to your own tastes and personal preferences, but just ensure that it fits with the bathroom setting.

If you decide that a new scheme is needed, then rub down the walls first. Bathrooms can acquire dirt very easily so you need to wipe this away before applying more paint. Failure to do this will result in a poor quality finish. Always have a clear area on which to paint first. 

Before you even start decorating, you need to clean out the small bathroom, let the fresh air clean it and remove any mildew, water damage or dirt that might have accumulated. A clean surface area is the way to start. This will ensure that you get a quality finish and your bathroom will look professionally completed.

If you want to add new features to the small bathroom, then look at buying some new fixtures and fittings. This is one area that you can find some problems with a small bathroom, but there are ways to overcome this. Because of the limited space, you need to find usable, contemporary storage features. 

These days you can find floating units that work really well and don’t invade the space. They also provide plenty of storage for the bathroom essentials. You could also look for an inset bathroom cabinet rather than using one that protrudes out into the open space. This is a great way to save space and ensure ample storage space.

If you are looking to add more warmth and comfort to the bathroom, then you might want to use a carpeted floor. This is not for everyone, and many people are now moving to traditional wooden flooring. Other people use ceramic tiles to create a very modern look to the bathroom.

Whatever you choose make sure that the design is consistent with the rest of the decoration.

There are many ways to improve and update your small bathroom. If you use some of the decorating ideas above, you will see a drastic improvement with a few small changes. Everyone can use these simple decorating ideas to improve the look and feel of their bathroom.

7 Home Decoration Secrets

7 Home Decoration SecretsWe always want our homes to be perfect. That is understandable since our home is our abode, our personal sanctuary, the place we look forward to go to after a whole day of stressful work. This is why, one of the most important things a homeowner has to do is to decorate his or her home in such a way that it will be a nice and relaxing escape. This article reveals top 10 home decoration secrets that you surely would want to know.

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1. Visualizing is the key

Do not simply make an exact replica of the living room you found on the home interior magazine. Visualize on your own how you want your home to look like, how you want home decors like your wall plaques and paintings to be hung on the wall. Visualization of each room will make it easier for you to do your planning and decoration.


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2. Start with a focal point

Any veteran interior designer knows how important it is to start with a focal point in any room so that other home décor items will flow easily around it. It is always a great idea to select an item that gives a big impact like the fireplace, a piano or a sofa.

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3. Colors have psychological effect

Colors are important design elements not only because it determines the ambience and feel of the room, and gives the illusion of space but also because they have psychological effects on people.

For example, blue, which is the least appetizing color is not a good shade to paint in your dining area or kitchen. Meanwhile, light and pastel colors, which can relax the mind, are a good idea for the living room. Make sure that the colors you choose complement well with each other.

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4. A theme makes it easier to achieve unity and harmony

A décor theme not only makes home decoration a lot easier but is also important because it reflects the homeowner’s personal taste and style. Your theme can be classic, modern, nautical, tropical, European, Asian or whatever you can think of.

Buy furniture and home accessories that match the theme that you have chosen. For example, if the theme of your home is contemporary, modern metal wall plaques would be a great addition while if you have a coastal theme, you might as well go for nautical wall art.

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5. Clutter can ruin even the nicest home decoration

Get rid of everything that you do not need or hardly ever use and neatly store them in the storage room. Even if you have the most expensive or most gorgeous home decor, all these are useless if your room is filled with clutter.

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6. Lighting is just as important as furniture

Lighting is important because of two things. First, it illuminates the room and allows people to do the things they need to do. Second, it creates an ambience and feel of the room. Because of this, you need to choose the proper kind of lighting, which will make you achieve both objectives. Lamp and fluorescent are great for general and task lighting while candles and smaller lamps are ideal for accent lighting.

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7. Strive to achieve a balance between form and function

Form is just as important as function and because of that, it is necessary to achieve a balance between the two when buying furniture or decorating your home. To put it simply, you must be able to decorate your home in such a way that it will be both practical and beautiful

We all know that home decoration is not as easy as we want it to be. However, it is also true that we do not need a doctorate degree on interior decoration to get the job done right. With a dash of creativity, resourcefulness and patience, we can have a home that looks like one of those featured in interior designing magazines.


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Modern Bedroom Furniture Designs


Modern Bedroom Furniture DesignsThe term “modern bedroom” does not refer to the physical “age” of the room itself. Rather, a “modern bedroom” is one decorated in a manner that parallels modern design values. Generally, this means that for your furnishings to be considered modern bedroom furniture, they have to be indicative of a characteristically modern minimalist aesthetic. To put it simply: For a modern bedroom, less is more. To achieve a truly modern look, you will first need to de-clutter your bedroom.

Cool Bathroom Shelf and Towel Hanger, Milan 2010


As we already stated, Milan Furniture Fair was full of ideas that we so eagerly captured. Here is a really cool alternative for a bathroom mirror. Occupying  the same amount of space, but with a lot more functionality, this bathroom shelf can also become a towel or clothes hanger when needed. So simple and yet with a daring practicability, the hanger also features a mirror and a storage place for perfumes and other small accessories. Its white finish makes it perfect for any modern bathroom, big or small. Still, we think a smaller version would have even more success. What do you think of this design? Do you find it to be practical or a bit exaggerated ?
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Home Interior

Personal style and freedom of expression are driving forces in today's home design. Decorate means to beautify and is derived from a French word meaning the same. Yet while beautiful, self-expressive homes are wonderful,and architects have a growing responsibility to create healthy, accessible, and environmentally sensitive spaces. Home decor is a pretty broad category, consequently, the best way to refer to home decor is to give some examples of the items that constitute home décor. How these address these issues will transform how tomorrow's homes look and function. When decorating a room, there are many things to think about. Space planning, lighting, furniture, and window treatments are just a few. You'll find interesting information here about how to incorporate all of the elements of décor into your decorating project and use them to the best advantage for your space. The décor refers to different kids of patterns of design like formal décor, contemporary décor, traditional décor and modern décor. 

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How Do You Feel About Indoor Stone Walls ?


You’ve seen a lot of posts lately here on Freshome that relate to the idea of stone as a building material. Today we will take this concept and mess around with it a bit. How do you feel about stone walls? W found some interesting interiors that in our opinion look stunning and also very original. It is true, having stone walls can usually lead to a cold environment, but what if one could “customize” them a little in order to create a warm and homey place? For example the stone walls could surround a fireplace or have embedded shelves for picture frames or books. A single stone wall is enough to make an interior stand out, but the more the merrier. Just be careful in order to maintain the desired atmosphere!
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King Bed - Waverly Wenge Contemporary Platform Bed - Modloft Furniture

The breathtaking Waverly platform king bed features a curved wood frame creating a beautiful silhouette from headboard to foot. The mattress (not included) sits snuggly atop a solid pine-slat mattress base for stylistic durability and added comfort. Supports US standard king mattress (76"x80"). Available in king and queen sizes. Finished in rich wenge veneer. Simple assembly. Solid hardwood construction. Imported.
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Balcony, an amazing place for viewing your home

Balcony usually used for viewing your home and around, here are several picture of balconies design:
Balcony, an amazing place for viewing your home

Villa design with best view

Villa design with best viewVilla design with best viewThis is beyond villa, Located in Thailand, Asia’s most glamorous and luxurious home features a massive 6,000 square metre (64,560 square feet) of indoor living space, with best views – perfect for the world’s richest and most famous seeking absolute privacy, directly on Thailand’s most exclusive beach. This ultra modern home is a beachfront property located on the Natai Beach. If tropical beach life isn’t enough beauty for you, this luxurious 6,000 square meter extravagant home is sure to impress.

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After you’ve saw Bedroom Inspiration today here I come with the 3rd part of this series, that will continue over time .Enjoy these pictures, and I hope you’ll leave from here a little more inspired. Don’t forget to come back because Bedroom Design Inspiration series is just at episode #3, and there are more to come.
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Garden Terace


Garden Terace
One of the great things about summer is that we can expand our living space without enlarging the house or make a costly renovation. In many cases not even have to decorate too. Simply clean the porch or terrace and Drop in a comfy chair. Others may want to make a room outside on the terrace or garden and can be done at minimum cost.
A comfortable outdoor furniture enhances any room outside, but need not be expensive. Two chairs and a table with four dining chairs will really comfortable our space.
Many products are available in a wide range of prices and come ready to assemble. A plastic furniture, very cheap, will last a few years and is easy to assemble and clean. And we can always make them look a little more stylish by adding cushions. We can also make a modest investment and buy pieces of cast aluminum or wrought iron, which last longer. Any of them should be kept inside during winter to last longer, but are made to stand outside in the summer months.

Bedroom Design

After you’ve saw Bedroom Inspiration today here I come with the 3rd part of this series, that will continue over time .Enjoy these pictures, and I hope you’ll leave from here a little more inspired. Don’t forget to come back because Bedroom Design Inspiration series is just at episode #3, and there are more to come.
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Bedroom Inspiration

After you’ve saw Bedroom Inspiration today here I come with the 3rd part of this series, that will continue over time .Enjoy these pictures, and I hope you’ll leave from here a little more inspired. Don’t forget to come back because Bedroom Design Inspiration series is just at episode #3, and there are more to come.
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flamingo bedroom

Bedroom Inspiration


After you’ve saw Bedroom Inspiration today here I come with the 3rd part of this series, that will continue over time .Enjoy these pictures, and I hope you’ll leave from here a little more inspired. Don’t forget to come back because Bedroom Design Inspiration series is just at episode #3, and there are more to come.
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bedroom inspiration pictures
flamingo bedroom

Bedroom Furniture Inspiration




Bedroom furniture inspiration is another inspirational post from our bedroom design inspiration series. Today I’ve gathered another 5 beautiful bedrooms for you, and I hope that while you are watching these pictures a few inspirational ideas will hit you. If you would like more inspiration check our Bedroom section …I’m sure you’ll find a lot of inspiring bedroom furniture ideas there.
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Minimalist and Modern Door Design : Aura


Designed by Giuseppe Bavuso for Rimadesio, Aura is an elegant door that is just perfect for a minimalist or modern interior. Made up of a structure with an aluminum frame, faced with lacquered glass on both sides, it is further marked by a lavishly sized handle especially produced from pressure die-cast metal alloy and provided with a front trim of lacquered glass in the same colour as the leaf. Aura closes thanks to an innovative completely invisible magnet system which does not require the use of traditional locks. Aura is available in two versions: with the magnetic closing profile (without lock) and with a lock equipped with the locking pawlor with a key.
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