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Mistakes to avoid with the wood in decoration

February 13th, 2012 by admin 1

woodwork in roof

If the wood is back in force in the house after being left aside in favor of more materials design, the ideas still abound. To help bring the wood in your home for a warm & elegant impression, here are some mistakes to avoid.

Wood does not necessarily give a rustic.
If before the wooden furniture was solid oak in a very dark color giving a rustic appearance to the kitchen or dining room, now there are other alternatives! There are many wood species to match each style. For example, to create a trendy scandinavian atmosphere, You can build on a very light wood and a very natural style, You will focus instead on the bamboo.

Wood is not only intended to exotic atmospheres
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If you also believe that wood is only suitable for exotic atmospheres, it is a mistake. Moreover, if the exotic wood such as wenge is still used nowadays prefers species much clearer. But know that the wenge and ipe also work very well in a contemporary interior design or, if they combine sleek furniture. Indeed, the exotic atmosphere comes not only gasoline but also the type of furniture you choose.

Avoid the total wood look
While the wood immediately warms the atmosphere of a house, do not mean to abuse it. Avoid then the total look floors, walls and wooden furniture unless you want to bring a warm cottage or log cabin to your home. Some furniture and a nice floor are enough to make the room nice and warm without loading it. Note that more wood will be darker and it will be present in your home.

Do not mix wood species
To create harmony within your home, you should choose wood species in line with each other. Then make sure to give some unity and do not choose the colors are too different for each piece of furniture or the floor. We will not mix eg solid oak furniture to other exotic wood with a light wood floor.

The wood is not only in furniture
Finally, know that to bring the wood in your home, there is not that the floor and furniture. You can also use decorative objects made of wood that are very trendy right now. The wooden cutting boards are displayed, the clocks are dressed as wood and wooden fruit baskets reminiscent of nature for a cozy interior that goes back to basics.

A chewable Deco

December 6th, 2011 by admin 0

apple sticker

Bring a touch of good humor to your home with the fruits. On pillows, linens, dishes, tables and many decorative accessories, there are apples, pears, peaches, apricots! Follow the guide and discover our selection Deco supercharged!

With curves and colors, apple cracked our decor! It can be found on our tables, including a tablecloth, a mug and paper towels on the shopper shop Flowers. Also with plates and napkins. There are also accessories inspired by the pineapple, including Fruit Sugar Bowl.

How to beautify the floor of your kitchen?

December 20th, 2010 by admin 0

The kitchen floor is subjected to constant assaults. The choice of the coating should not be dictated only by aesthetic considerations but primarily by criteria of resistance and easy maintenance. For cleaning do not turn the drudgery and the kitchen stays beautiful longer, it is imperative to choose flooring adapted.

Wood is sensitive to water. But its use is possible in the kitchen, provided you choose species resistant to moisture. This is true of most exotic woods that are naturally rot. The European species can also find their place in wet if they were treated by cross-linking, that is to say, dried and then heated at high temperature.

Which variant to choose? A glued with a polyurethane is recommended because it only allows the floor to withstand variations in humidity. More than in any other part, the installation must be performed in workmanlike and careful sealing. Sealing between each blade but also on the periphery, with such joints boat decks in black polyurethane. To finish, the oil is preferred varnish which tends to close the surface. In everyday life, the floor is washed with soap specific maintenance. Here are some other material you can choose for the flooring of your kitchen.

Vinyl Floors : They are also inexpensive and available in all colors. Attention, it is imperative to choose a quality model, more resistant to wear and shock that the first prize and a model that has received a non-slip treatment to avoid slipping.

Concrete: Very durable, Concrete is the material of industrial environments, contemporary lofts. The concrete used to create a seamless large area, except for expansion joints. Treated with water repellents, he converses easily with non-aggressive detergents. Over time, he slips in and win personality. Drawback, the implementation of a concrete floor is cumbersome since it is always done by a professional.
Lino : Natural product made of linseed oil, natural resins, wood flour, pigments and mineral fillers on a burlap backing, it is cheap and cleans easily with a damp mop dipped in a product maintenance non-abrasive.

Terracotta : Made of natural clay, terracotta environments created glowing, warm and authentic. Particularly porous, it requires protective treatment and regular maintenance to hot water and soap. For added protection, it can even be oiled or waxed.
The stoneware :The stoneware today tends to supplant natural stone because of its many advantages. Made of clay and silica, nonporous material can be placed anywhere. The stoneware fears neither stains nor water, nor the shock and talks just hot water.



Balanced decoration, know the requirement of each place in your home.

October 7th, 2010 by admin 1

Designers, creators and manufacturers make every effort to balance and reconcile utility, aesthetics and technology. Today, functionality and style go hand in hand often. Your decoration input has the dual obligation to be warm and comforting for your guests. This is the place of transition between the exterior and interior. You can combine for a light wall sconces, cozy, with a suspension or a lantern for a brighter light and punctual.

Home is a place for relaxing, reading, reception, work, TV, chat, etc. You need to feel good for all occasions. To do this, adjust the brightness at each of these situations.
Consider a ceiling or wall well distributed according to your needs. Of table lamps or light columns that reorganize space into several parts for setting atmosphere. A reading lamp to define a corner, lights or projectors to painting for showcase your ornaments.

kitchen is the place for preparing meals or the nerve center of your home. In both cases, it will need to be clear and functional. Take care to avoid the lights too cold, opt for adjustable recessed spots or spot peg. A ceiling or recessed spotlights give a general background light. Think of a suspension for the dining area.

Bedroom needed to be soft lighting and relaxing. It inspires relaxation and comfort but also allows reading without disturbing your neighbor. Applications for your main light, add a desk lamp or lamp water bottle for work in the evening and of course the lamps or sconces or bedside reading lamps. For your children’s bedrooms the main lighting will not change. In contrast, focus on lights, spots or the lamps clamp. For your wardrobe, use fluorescent tubes attached to the inside of cabinet doors. In your bathroom think safety and cleanliness. Put emphasis on a relatively powerful illumination with facilities specially designed for bathrooms. Place two bathroom sconces on each side of the mirror, or as artists, bulbs every 3 inches around the ice or a ruler, which may also find its place in the dressing.

Your dining room is a place where you greet your family or friends around a round table for a candlelight dinner. So this is the place for all occasions and all environments. Install lights above the table, gloss or suspension and then for the general atmosphere, a floor lamp, lamps, shades or sconces placed all around. Add candlesticks, candelabra or candle holders for your dinner, candles or votive candles for less formal meals.

Decoration ideas for interior design and creative leisure

August 9th, 2010 by admin 0

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