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A new year, and also comes new ideas, colors and trends to redecorate our home, renew energy and improve our living environment. An important part of this renewal are the furniture that properly arranged, and in conjunction with other elements such as light and color-work in harmony to create a good feeling for our senses.

Many times we want to do this but do not know where to start, or just think it is an expensive process that requires a specialist and a budget that probably will not have.

Nothing further from reality, since we can find a variety of useful ideas when completely recreate a space or restore the gloss and the magic of ancient artifacts that, once restored (by our own hand or using a professional) may bring a touch of nostalgia and warmth around us. Read the rest of this entry »

* Do not forget the details. If, for example, its theme is the Mediterranean, look lamps based on iron, iron boxes, etc. .. If you love the cabins, use white-painted accessories, floral arrangements and lots of wood.

* Do not fall in love with the furniture just because they have an attractive color or a fabric with beautiful texture. Seek first the good lines, quality construction and elegant details. Then you can start with fabric upholstery color you love.

* Do not choose colors that are on sale in stores. First try to sample them (paint, fabrics, and upholstery) to take them to their new home and watch are both day and night.

* Do not spend much money on expensive items just because they are “trendy.” Try different trends in the marketplace, and experience also with cheap accessories. Read the rest of this entry »

Here are some not …

* Do not paint the walls before finding the colors in fabrics that match the color properly chosen. The paintings can be mixed to obtain thousands of colors, but this does not happen with the fabric, so that curtains, rugs, upholstery, and carpeting, must be chosen before painting.

* Do not paint a room without first doing a sample of the color there. The lighting and small impurities in the paint can be deceiving as to tone and color depth, so you should always just a piece painted first, to confirm the choice.

* Do not align the furniture around the walls, unless your bedroom is very small. Make groups of furniture in the center of his room, add warmth and invited guests. Read the rest of this entry »

* Buy the best quality furniture you can afford. Learn more about the construction and quality materials that can prolong the life of the furniture, and have the purchased goods can last longer.

* Use the contrast to add interest to a space. The placement of furniture and other accessories against a background to give contrast, highlight the design.

* Make crosses of colors and designs in their rooms, combining different variations, but not large objects.

* Balance furniture fourth special attention to the scale and visual weight. For example, swinging a large stone fireplace with a large sofa or large cabinet measures.

* Be sure to plan the remaining open spaces, and use furniture to define different areas. Read the rest of this entry »

Know what is “in” and “out” in the interior

Here are some Yes ..

* Make a sketch of the place you want to decorate, recording the dimensions, measures and placement of windows, and the location of the special elements, such as electrical outlets. Keep this outline with you when you go shopping.

* Take time to discover your own personal style, reading journals, attending exhibitions and visiting boutiques, to know what styles and colors really suit you.

* Identify the central point of the room (a fireplace, a view, a bed, wardrobe). Read the rest of this entry »