There are many entertainment systems which are nicely built wooden cabinets with drawers and shelves to house your entertainment system and accessories such as CD’s and DVD’s. There are open ones, much like large bookshelves, to place your entertainment items on. Some are armoires which open and close depending on if you are watching television or listening to your stereo. Entertainment centers with, hinged or slide doors are nice because they become a beautiful addition to your room.
Another important aspect is what you want your entertainment center to be built out of. Wood is what many are built out of as they are a nice addition to the decoration of your room, wood entertainment centers can be selected out of dark or light wood and anything in between. Entertainment centers constructed out of metal are just as nice depending on the d
]]>Now it is something we go over with every consultation. People I believe are more in tune with colors and not the ones Feng Shui typically consider the “best” colors through out certain parts of your home or office. I myself get confused by the contradictory books on the subject and advice of different authors. I read two recently that suggests painting your front door black. Did that rule out the former principle of painting your front door red to bring in good fortune and auspicious chi? And what about clients who wanted a regular white door because that is what they are comfortable with?
I myself in the last several years have experimented much more with colors in my own space, colors that for one reason or another would not have been chosen as a “Feng Shui Color,” but I am perfectly in tune with them and I love the feeling. I think the use of colors lifts us up and brightens us, whatever our color choices are. And although I still have some strong suggestions for my clients, I am finding they are more in tune with choosing different and non traditional colors in almost every area of their space and they love it.
As for the front door dilemma, I would like a client to use their own good taste on what would best suit their likes and dislikes. While it is true to grace an entrance way, if my client wants to use white they can always hang a colorful decoration on it. And something lovely that spells out “Welcome” as that is what you truly wish people to feel upon entering your home. I don’t believe your door has to be either red or black as the books may suggest. Isn’t it said that Good Chi follows Good People?
The controversy about Feng Shui Colors for Bedrooms wages on. Don’t use red, you are told, it is too stimulating and won’t promote good and restful sleep. Except that the lights are off when you are sleeping and I can’t find a thing wrong with a stimulating bedroom while you are awake! My advice to my clients is simply that bedrooms are shared rooms and should require both people occupying the space to agree on a color they are graced and comfortable in. There are many other ways in our bedrooms to promote the restful sleep our bodies need to restore each night and I have seen absolutely beautiful red and burgundy bedrooms where people are sleeping well and awaken completely refreshed.
I was recently asked to give a consultation at a home that was undergoing extreme renovations. As I was speaking to my clients regarding what they hoped to achieve from the consultation they made me aware that the upstairs had been primarily completed. They had allowed their children to help choose the colors for their own rooms. As I went upstairs I saw a virtual palette of colors from the open doors in the hallway. Long gone were the pale pinks, blues and greens I am used to seeing in children’s rooms and instead they had chosen brighter, richer and more vibrant colors for their bedrooms. All the children loved their rooms, slept well, did not become overactive or have any difficulties studying. They all not only loved spending time in their own rooms they had helped “design” but also felt their opinions were valued for their very own spaces.
So what then are proper Feng Shui Colors for any rooms? I have seen reds in every type of room and love it. I have seen the white ceilings done away with and loved that as well. I have seen bright bedrooms, more vibrant shades and people truly expressing who they are through their use of color and I don’t discourage it when I see the results and the way my clients are feeling.
One final thought on painting a new color: through my own mistakes, I found that light dramatically affects the colors you have chosen during different times of the day into evening. I am a huge fan of Benjamin Moore color samples and choosing a day when you can see the color you are thinking of at different times of the day and at night. That way you will get all perspectives of the color and know what your room will look like under natural and artificial lighting. And you won’t have any unhappy surprises after the job is done.
Good luck with your color choices; they reflect your state of mind, enhance your moods and make YOU feel good in every room in your space! And isn’t that what good feng shui color is supposed to do?
Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and founder of Feng Shui Long Island providing caring, affordable consultations for homes, offices and realtors and online for those at a distance. For a list of credentials and other services, please visit my website at http://www.FengShuiLI.com or email me directly at FengShuiLI@aol.com.
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]]>Despite the versatility of rustic style curtain rods, they have the unique advantage of being extremely low cost. Even the lowest priced ones can be found in discount outlets at further reduced prices. Whether you look for them in person or online, you will be able to peruse a wide variety of designs. If you have decorated your home in a country theme, rustic curtain rods are the most perfect choice. The leaf, floral and animal patterns of country style curtains go perfectly with this style of rod, which can also have leaves, scrolls, and ivy on them.
These kinds of rods, despite their low prices, are really well crafted and very artistic. The metal in these rods is hammered and brushed metal so that the rod has a lovely polish or patina to it. They have the unique advantage of not rusting, since they are protected with a waterproof glaze on the surface. These rods are handmade, so the variety available for your decorating needs is almost infinite; each one is slightly different from the others. They can be small, medium or large, so you are sure to find the size that will suit your window frames. The standard size of rustic curtain rods is 24 to 36 inches, but larger sizes, rods that expand from 36 to 60 inches, and from 60 to 90 inches are available. This makes finding the perfect fit for your home easy, You can also obtain these rods in custom lengths. Add custom finials, beautiful hand finished mounts made of iron, iron rings, and mounting hardware all made in the patina finish unique to these rods, and you truly have a work of art. There are rustic curtain rods available in the market that are up to twenty feet long! Shipping costs would be applicable to the rods if you have them shipped to your home, but well worth it if you want to achieve a lovely new look in your home with rustic curtain rods.
Andrew Caxton is a reliable journalist who has published more articles on this issue for http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com . If you would like more information on this topic please checkout his website on interior design, curtains and other window coverings.
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]]>Each of these types of shade can have a different theme with different type of plants. The possibilities are
almost endless and they do not all have to be gray or green types of gardens. You will be able to make
use of most of the shade spots you have around your home.
If you have no shade, as was discussed in a previous article, you can plant trees to provide some partial
shading. These trees can provide shade for part of the day, like maples, or have a mottled shade, like
aspens. In the shade of these trees you can plant a Hummingbird Garden.
Fuchsias enjoy the filtered sun provided by trees like aspens and are in turned enjoyed by the
Hummingbird. Other Hummingbird plants like the Nictiana alata, Bee Balm, Bellflower, and Columbine do
best in shade for part of the day like that provided by a few maple trees.
You can create a deep dark shade (you know the kind that are so nice on a really hot day) with maples
and other broadleaf trees. In this dark shade, colors can be brought out with Primulas and Rhododendrons. Be sure to include some seating in this area and you will have a very enjoyable place to wile away a hot summer afternoon.
© 2005, Sandra Dinkins-Wilson
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Office furniture goes way beyond just the common desk and swivel chair. Many offices now include conference tables for small impromptu group meetings and brainstorming. Gone are the times when conference tables were the sole domain of board members and the big bosses. Aside from that, offices have also started to become a little more comfortable and a lot less spartan and rigid. Bookcases and cabinet-type furniture peppered with the latest magazines and favored books, family pictures, and the best coffeemaker have become staples in many offices.
Clientele comfort is also a great consideration at many offices, especially those that normally get a lot of walk-in action like a lawyer’s or doctor’s office.
The right furniture in any office says a lot about the person who owns it. The first thing a client will see when he walks in the office is the way the place is furnished. The first thing a client will feel when he steps into your little domain is the ambiance. Everyone knows the importance of first impressions, and your office must help you build that great first impression. Getting the right office furniture is paramount in establishing your character and your good name.
Office furniture rentals give you the freedom to create the right working environment, not just for you, but also for your clients. Office furniture rentals let you create your own little haven of comfort amidst all the fuss and frenzy at work without the high cost.
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The recent being the use of computers and “Computer Aided Design”
in architecture, which allows a kind of perfection in design
and execution process of any building and its interiors.
In spite of all the technological advances, the primary function
of any building structure remains the same, protection from
outside environment and natural calamities.
Starting from a place to “protect yourself’ from nature, interior
design has become a “status symbol”. Today’s interior spaces have
a two way channel, first and the obvious one is the function and
second one is aesthetical, which is a little complex one.
It is quite obvious that the interior design of a space is directly
related to the function of the space. This means that two spaces
like a home and an office have two well defined functions, hence
it will reflect in every aspect of the interior design solution.
But apart from the there is one more important factor that
will affect each and every aspect of the final design solution,
and that’s the geographical location of the architectural structure.
A hotel building at seashore and the other one at a hill station
will have a completely different sets of problems to deal with.
Lets see in a short way what are the external factors that can
affect an interior design solution
1) Amount of direct sunlight.
Locations on the far northern or southern hemisphere receive less
amount of sunlight than those at the equator. That’s why here the
building with more use of plane glass are used. Also artificial
lighting is given much importance.
2) External temperature.
External temperature directly affects the comfort level of internal
spaces. Since external walls act as a “buffer” between internal
and external climate, it is necessary to use the right construction
material for walls. Depending upon the wall material the internal
finishes also have limitations. This is especially true for
structure that face extreme climatic ups and downs, such as
locations in the gulf countries.
Hence selecting materials that can sustain heavy climatic changes
on a daily scale is challenging.
3) Humidity and Rainfall.
Because of the salty nature of air around coastal areas extra care
is taken for building construction materials, which can directly
affect the entire budget of the project.
4)Wind Direction.
Wind direction and wind speed also has direct affect on the interiors.
Heavy winds exert a load on the external walls of the structure,
thus affecting the construction technology.
5)Land Structure and Topography.
Land structure is the nature of land on which the structure stands.
Various types of land structures include rock solid, marshy land,
etc…Topography of land is classified as plane or a site with slope.
If the site of the structure is on a hill slope, extra precautions
are taken to allow the natural flow of rainwater that the structure
might block. Depending upon the quality of land surface the construction
technology will change.
As far as interiors are concerned a well planned structure with
properly thought spaces is a must because internally the spaces
get divided into various floors.
From the above short discussion it can be said that external factors
and environment greatly affect the way structures are built and thus
directly affecting the interior qualities of the structure.
Technological advancements have allowed us to artificially control
the internal environment of a building irrespective of what’s
happening outside. But a carefully studied and well planned
architectural space can easily cut the extra cost of air conditioning
and other ventilation services.
I hope this article was informative to everyone.
Copyright Shrinivas Vaidya
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]]>Since bathroom occupies the smallest area in the home, mimicking a feeling of hindrance to free movement, stress may be given to changing this optical illusion. As bathroom decorating ideas, use mirrors do the trick easily. Not large wall fitting mirrors as they may overwhelm such a small place, but smaller framed mirrors to consistently create an illusion of space. If the frames are decorative, all the more better. Not all bathroom decorating ideas are expensive; you may as well call them innovative. Take for instance, the use of fragrant candlesticks in the bathrooms that is ideal for the limited space. They may not tend to create an image of candlelight dinner setting for two, but the soft glow is enough to calm and soothe the tired body and soul after a hard day’s toil. A tiny tip - use lavender or vanilla for greater relaxation.
Now here are other less expensive bathroom decorating ideas. Stack and arrange large fluffy bath towels in an oversize basket. If colored towels are used, they may change the texture of the room, providing warmth and intimacy. Decorative soaps also fulfill two major tasks, namely, adding variety to an otherwise drab interior and providing light fragrance to the small confine of the room. A few knick-knacks and objects-de-art removed from elsewhere and kept on the shelf along with things of necessity will complete the picture.
Since you have more or less taken care of the visual effects with bathroom decorating ideas, why leave the audio that also plays its part in calming the body and mind. Tiny, decorative FM radios are available these days. Putting one of them or a CD player in the bathroom may change the ambiance to a spa-like bathing area where you are likely to spend more waking hours than you did earlier.
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]]>With patience, persistence, and a little time, there is one place to find decorati...]]>
With patience, persistence, and a little time, there is one place to find decorative items for mere pennies. Where is this “magic” place? Yard sales! Granted, this will take much more effort than walking into a “Kirkland’s? or “Country Treasues’s” store at the local mall, but the money spent will be so much less. Plus, some really interesting and unique pieces will be added to your house.
It is amazing what items can be found at yard sales that will go with any kitchen d
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