Design Home Gubuk: June 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Interior Designing And Decorating

A touch of creativity can make simple things extraordinary. With the use of different materials you can make unique creations similar with what an interior designer upholstery fabric use to craft one-of-a-kind masterpieces or simple decorations that are also utilized to add more beauty and style may it be for homes, offices and the likes.
If you are getting tired with the everyday look of your home or office, you can do changes through applying different decorating interior design works and improvements. You can perform repainting to attain a new shade, incorporate additions and built-ins to be able to utilize those extra spaces you have, set up additional furniture to create variety or merely do repositioning to make a better environment for your home or office.
In fact, you can do interior designing by yourself. All you need to do is be creative and do proper planning to be able to get the look and design that you really want for your home or office. However, there are also other alternatives that you can choose from like hiring the best interior designer within your reach.
In line with this, there are many interior designers nowadays that provide full home improvement services. Availing service from interior designers allows you to have expert suggestions, recommendations, and fresh ideas so that exceptional outcomes will come after the work is completed. Just pick the one that best suites your likings and you do not have to worry anymore.
In addition, some companies servicing interior designing to their clients also offers furniture upholstery fabric, upholstery supplies paintings and bedding, and art works such as decorative trimming and silk floral arrangements & baskets wooden and woven blinds. These services give you the advantage of applying a variety of changes that you can do to make your home or office better looking than before.
Interior designing and decorating are simple tasks that anyone can complete. But if you are working with your private interior designer you must remember that good coordination with him or her is the key to have good outcomes. Plan ahead and be expressive with what you really want to do for a change. Stick to the details to be able to get proper arrangements and everything will be in the right order.
Also, if you are experiencing a tight budget, better ask for estimates first. Never let yourself undergo over-spending. Proper planning and budgeting are the ways you need to do first to avoid over-the-budget expenses. Seek help and assistance at all times from the professionals. They are the people who know all the know-how’s in interior decorating.
Lastly, when conducting upholstery design works, be open to the various materials that you can use as alternatives for those products that really cost a lot. Never stick to what is expensive. Remember, there are many manufacturers who supply materials of good quality at an affordable price. So, do initial checking on the materials that you can use. Every single detail that you want to improve will surely go accordingly on how you like it to be.

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Ideas económicas para el dormitorio

Ideas económicas para el dormitorio primaveral

Con el cambio de estación, y el arribo de la primavera, llega el momento de olvidarse de los colores apagados, las telas pesadas y el encierro, y hay que abrir el dormitorio a la luz, los colores y la renovación.

Hacer de tu recámara un espacio primaveral requiere de más ingenio que dinero.

He aquí algunas claves para montar un dormitorio primaveral con nada más que tu imaginación.

1. Todo alrededor de la cama

Que el color de las paredes, las cortinas y el mobiliario se encuentren en el cubrecamas. Opta por los estampados alegres y coloridos, en donde los colores del ambiente se vean representados, con preferencia en una gama más brillante.

De este modo lograrás un conjunto más integrado… con nada más que el cubrecamas.

2. Usa colores brillantes

Ante un sol generoso, colores brillantes que difundan la luz y hagan más luminoso al espacio.

Prefiere las telas más arrugadas, de hilos bastos y rica texturas, para añadir personalidad, y matizar el reflejo de la luz.

Ideas económicas para el dormitorio

El equilibrio al diseñar un cuarto

El equilibrio al diseñar un cuarto para adolescente

Un cuarto adolescente, como dijimos debe estar decorado con muebles funcionales, dónde se les permita con gran facilidad mantener el orden, y dónde no pueden faltar las combinaciones de colores estridentes, y brillantes.

En este cuarto podemos observar como se combinaron diferentes motivos, y cabe destacar que es muy importante considerar las dimensiones de los estampados, para que estén a tono con el resto de la decoración y las dimensiones del cuarto.

De esta manera, podemos otorgar visualmente un efecto de grandeza y amplitud, por otro lado en esta paleta de colores naranjas y marrones, conseguimos así el toque colorido y natural, sin recurrir a elementos rústicos y permitiendo una absoluta modernidad en el diseño.

Para equilibrar tanto derroche de colores, nada mejor que optar por un cortinado en color blanco, o en una tonalidad clara, que le permitirá suavizar el tono de las paredes, y además nos dará el toque informal y distinguido que por lo general a los adolescentes les encanta.

El equilibrio al diseñar un cuarto

Consejos para decorar un baño pequeño

Todos sabemos el cuarto de baño con el que soñamos, sale a veces en las películas y cuenta con una bañera gigantesca, ventanas por las que entra la luz a raudales y mucho espacio. Por lástima, ese cuarto de baño no cabe en nuestra casa, pero ese no es motivo para desanimarse.

Con una buena distribución es posible convertir un baño pequeño y oscuro en una sala funcional, agradable y también moderna.

¿Cómo? Aquí van algunos consejos que te ayudarán a optimizar el espacio y a agrandar visualmente la habitación.

1. La iluminación

Muchos cuartos de baño no cuentan con ventanas, por lo que toda la luz tiene que ser artificial. Apuesta por una iluminación potente a base de halógenos de luz amarilla. Los apliques del espejo, mejor en los laterales que sobre el espejo (pues si no se crean sombras). También es buena idea colocar apliques en la zona de la ducha.

2. Los colores

Para no causar agobios son mejores los colores neutros, que no cansan, y se pueden ver matizados por los complementos. Decorar con dos colores (parte baja, parte alta), es una buena idea, y no olvides que la parte superior y el techo deben ser siempre de un color claro.

Los colores frescos, como el verde o el azul, también aportarán una sensación de calma y relax, y por extensión, de espaciosidad.

3. Ducha mejor que bañera

Es obvio el por qué ¿no? Si antes conseguías meter una bañera en tu cuarto de baño al sustituirla por una ducha ganarás mucho espacio. Las duchas que puedes ver debajo son de Albatros.

4. Cristal

Utilizar manparas de cristal en la ducha es una forma de apostar por la claridad en el baño, eso sí, siempre con tratamiento antical. También son una buena opción para separar espacios si, por ejemplo, tienes el baño junto al dormitorio.

5. Nuevos materiales

El baño puede ser decorado con algo más que azulejos, como con vidrios lacados o piezas grandes de granito o mármol, que prescinden de juntas y dan amplitud.

6. Revestimientos a media altura

No hace falta alicatar hasta el techo, de hecho, en un baño pequeño eso contribuye a la sensación de agobio. Puedes optar por revestir la zona de aguas y dejar el resto de media altura. El baño así, resultará más cálido.

7. Organización del espacio

Todo depende, por supuesto, del tamaño del baño y de su forma, pero hay determinadas pautas que podemos seguir.

En los baños alargados, una buena idea es organizar todos los muebles en línea y dejar un espacio libre enfrente.

En los baños cuadrados es mejor la decoración en forma de U pues permite aprovechar mejor el espacio.

8. Libertad de movimientos

Limita los accesorios del baño al mínimo necesario, o te sentirás incómod@ chocando -aunque sea visualmente- con multitud de objetos. Una sóla alfombra (y pequeña) será suficiente. El cesto de la ropa sucia mejor déjalo en otra habitación. Evita los armarios voluminosos.

9. Muebles volados

Los muebles volados dan mayor ligereza al cuarto. Un lavabo volado ocupa poco espacio, y puedes colocar debajo una papelera o un cesto. El lavabo de la foto que sigue es de Gala.

10. Soluciones de almacenaje

Lo de limitar los accesorios al mínimo está muy bien, pero la cruda realidad es que necesitamos meter las cosas en algún sitio. Un armario de poca profundidad, pero que llegue hasta el techo, permitirá aprovechar el espacio hacia arriba, lo ideal es hacerlo a medida. Si hay posibilidad de hacer un armario empotrado, no lo dudes, es la solución definitiva, y mejor con puertas correderas.

Poner muebles suspendidos al lado del espejo del lavabo también puede ser una opción. Las puertas de cristal en los muebles contribuirá a darles menos densidad.

Consejos para decorar un baño pequeño

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Clearing Clutter In The Master Closet

The woman or man on top of the mountain didn’t fall there". I chuckled when I first read this and then I read it again. But isn’t this the truth? To reach a goal or to change for the better it does take effort. Many of us have problems with clutter in our master closets. But there are ways to eliminate clutter to make our lives easier. Here are some excellent tips on getting rid of clutter in the closet.

Take everything out on the floor of your closet. Get everything up and off your closet floor. Chances are there are many pairs of shoes and stray boxes living there.

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Now put only the shoes back that you wear. Toss the old ones that don’t match anything you now wear. Get rid of the worn out shoes with rundown heals—or take them to the repair shop. But don’t put them back in your closet. They go into the BE basket (Belongs Elsewhere) if they are going to the repairman or in the trash if they can’t be worn by anyone.

Another tip for things found on the floor in the closet: As a professional organizer I often find gifts stuffed in closets. And many times the owner is surprised they even purchased the gift and are thrilled to have found it. I recommend putting all gifts you intend on giving away in one place in your home. The closet is fine if there is room. Put them in a container with a lid and place it where you can readily access it.

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It may be in a container you roll under the bed, or in a container you place in the back part of the closet either on a shelf or on the floor. Or place it in a completely different room in a container on a shelf. When you need a gift it is so nice not to have to quickly run to the store or search the house for what you know you purchased but can’t find. And it certainly makes clearing clutter a whole lot easier when things are contained and you know where to find them.

Have you heard the expression "The More You Have The Less You See"? This is true all over the house and is certainly true in the master bedroom closet. When clothes are jammed in it is hard to see what you have.

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We now have our floor all tidy and organized so we are moving on to the closet rod in our quest of getting rid of clutter. Take everything out that is on the rod. If you share the closet with someone else just do one side at a time—I suggest doing your side first. It can be a chore to do this, but believe me it is worth it. Then you can see how much space you have and nothing can hide from you.

As you put your clothes back look at each one and evaluate if you like it, wear it, fit in it, is it clean or does it need repairing? Only put back clothes that you wear. Put them back in categories. All blouses together, casual tops, dressy tops and also divided by long or short sleeve. Put all pants together, dresses together and suits.

Get rid of wire hangers and plastic ones too. My preference is to use wooden hangers as they look beautiful and give your clothes some room so they don’t become as wrinkled. You don’t have to purchase them all at once, do this a little at a time and before you know it you will have all beautiful hangers. IKEA is the most reasonable as far as price that I know of but I have seen them at Home Depot, Target and other variety stores as well that aren’t really expensive.

When you are getting rid of clutter in your closet take it a step at a time doing first the floor, then the clothes on the rod and then the shelf and soon you will be singing the praises of your closet and will be thrilled that you have gotten rid of a lot of clutter.

Marilyn's Bio: Marilyn is a professional organizer who works with women and seniors in clearing clutter and providing organizing tips. Clearing clutter helps those she works with to have less stress in their lives and feel more joy in living. Marilyn invites you to visit her website http://www.marilynbohn.com where you can find organizing solutions. You will find fun stories and free organizing tips in her blogs, articles and videos.

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Interior Design Advice

Looking for Interior Design Advice Made Easy

Nowadays, people are more aware that a home or an office can say a lot about the personalities of those living inside the house and the person occupying the office. For example, a young professional who is living his life to the fullest will want his apartment to look modern and cool, with clean lines and no frills. On the other hand, a family will want their home to look inviting and comfortable. It is quite difficult to achieve such if you have a lot of furniture and mismatched things, but with a good interior design advice, you will surely get what you want to achieve in your dwelling place.

So, where exactly can you look for interior design advices?

On the Internet

The Internet nowadays is the most popular source for everything and anything under the sun, and upon searching for interior design advice in the search engines, you will be given access to websites that offer such. There are do-it-yourself interior design projects that you can choose from. The articles will tell you the step-by-step process of assessing and decorating your room. There are also websites that contain excellent interior design advices as well as photos of any part of the room, and you can take your inspiration from these photos and go from there.

If, on the other hand, you have some extra money to burn and want to hire the services of a professional interior designer, then do so. The Internet has directories and lists of great interior designers that you can choose from.

In the Magazines

There are interior design magazines that you can browse through to get inspiration from. These magazines also have interior design advices and articles that you can read to help you get started on your project. Another benefit that you can get from these magazines is that they usually contain the contact information of the interior designer, so you can easily reach them.

In the Yellow Pages

The Yellow Pages is also great way to look for interior designers. You can call them up and ask for an interior design advice for whatever part of your room that needs redecorating. You can also make an appointment to personally visit their office. That way, you can gauge their skills not only by the way they give interior design advices but also by their portfolio.

One good advice though when it comes to hiring the services of professional interior designers is that you should always look at their portfolio and never fail to make price comparisons between these professionals to get the best bargain.

Interior Design Tips

Interior Design Tips You Can Use

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Deciding to change the interior design of your home could sometimes be a daunting task. Often though the problem is solved once you exactly know the look and the "feel" of the home that you would finally want to have.

Whatever the look of the interior design of the home that you have decided, the following are common and helpful guides that are for consideration if you must succeed in the interior design the interior of the house.

Choosing the color of the Interior Design

The color that the interior of the house is to have will determine the final ambience that a room is going to take together with the coordination of all the accessories and furniture therein. Remember also that whatever colors you must choose you will have to live with that particular space for quite a while. For this, professional interior designers and artists always consult a color board. Color boards are excellent tools for determining color preferences and color coordination. Using a color board could cut down the time that it takes researching from magazines, books and catalogues.

Creating Illusion of Space in Interior Design

There are several tricks at doing this though most have to do with how you play with light and lighting. The principle is light colors tends to make a room look larger while darker hues give the appearance of spaces being limited. So let in as much natural light as possible. If the room is small color it in brighter lighter hues. Use freely artificial lighting. An old age trick is to use mirrors especially in small rooms to create the illusion in the interior design that the space is larger than it actually is. Accessories that seem to float, chairs with longer legs, the use of transparent/translucent objects helps further the creation illusion of space.

Create a focal point in Interior Design

Focal point is the item or furniture in a room where you want the attention set. It is very important to create a focal point in a room or a space from which every design consideration, every artwork, and every piece has to revolve. Without a focal point, the room will not have a solid feel to it. Without it, unity and coordination of design will be lost no matter how beautiful or expensive the pieces are. Focal points could be a fireplace, a painting, a view from a room or just a precious beautiful thing where you would want the attention focused on. When highlight is created, it is much simpler to design the entire room or space.

Do not over stuff

One of the most common errors in decorating is the temptation to display all the beautiful stuff collected over the years. Space really is very expensive. When there is too much detail and decorations in an interior design, living space is compromised aside from making the room look heavy, stuffy, and uncoordinated and when unchecked, even the most beautiful pieces losses its luster and position of importance. A good interior design practice is to avoid cluttering up a space. When accessorizing, choose only those that coordinates very well with the entire concept, experiment with doing with less and you will be surprised by the effect that it will make aside from saving you a lot of spaces.

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