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Experimenting with Black

natalia — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:55:13 +0000

Black color should not be used “indiscriminate”. There are norms or rules that must be applied so that the color that is able to give the impression of the narrow room was decent applied in occupancy. If one just a little, your house can look bleak and dark. You certainly do not want these things happen is not it?

For paint color, black is a mixture of all colors, in contrast to the light. Only, the architecture has the meaning of a mysterious black color, graceful and luxurious.

Then, if you want to make the color black as the main room, be sure to apply it only certain spaces, such as the music room. Wall materials that are generally allowed to soundproof “wrapped” with a black color. This will give an artistic impression of more space when combined with bands equipment, such as drums, guitar, and piano.

Black, also may be applied in the kitchen. The results were quite interesting, because black was “signed” when combined with the kitchen set is dominated by stainless and wood kitchen cabinets, which brought the color beige. Meanwhile, the room is not suitable to use the black color is the public spaces such as living room, family room and such semi public bedroom because it can give the impression “weird”.

black color in the bedroom can give negative effects for its users. Even if still want to apply, you should select only one field wall. It is still possible. In this case you should be observant in order to arrange the room for the purpose of obtaining an elegant and artistic space can be achieved.

True black has a neutral nature. This color matching combined with other colors, including with contrasting colors like yellow, orange, and gold. The combination is spelled out in black with the most interesting colors if applied in the home. As soon as any combination of black and shiny silver or stainless. It is also interesting.

Black with red alloys are also good. That is, nice colors combined with black to be a character of contrasts. When combining colors that tend to be similar, for example with the blue, the result will not look beautiful.

Note also the color of the furniture and ornaments in the room. if you want to integrate the black walls with furniture, you should select furniture that contrasting color such as yellow, orange, gold and silver, or metallic colors so the room looked even more attractive. You should apply the “collaboration” that color on the accessories and furniture. So even on the contrary, if the room you want to add ‘already dominant black color with another color. Maybe black can be applied to a small accessory or on the furniture like a sofa.

My kitchen, My palace

natalia — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:53:43 +0000

Its main function is as a place to cook. But, with a more modern design and efficient space, the kitchen is no longer underestimated, otherwise he is at the heart of a dwelling. If the kitchen was always placed in the rear areas, many are now beginning to dare to put him in the middle or front area. Even the adjacent family room or living room. The kitchen had to be excellent due to this brave, he would have been polishing itself. For residential land has a limited and does not allow for clean and dirty kitchen, the kitchen should be functional, they can accommodate all the needs in it. To save space, usually prepared breakfast table that integrates with the pantry so that the formal dining table is no longer necessary. Selecting Materials Viewed in terms of quality, there are various kinds of materials that affect the price of the kitchen. This is connected with the materials used, whether solid wood such as teak, meranti wood, etc. and / or processed wood, such as multiplex, blackboard or MDF (medium density fiberboard). For solid wood, finishing his alternative could be chosen from the start polish, melamik, or duco. Wood also can be processed like solid wood finishing or using coatings such as HPL (High Pressure Laminate). While for the top table there are many different options such as ceramic, granite, marble, or stainless steel. To be sure, choose a material that can withstand heat and water. Alternative Design To design the kitchen in the limited land, there are several types have been selected, such as: Single Line Placing the cooking and washing area in one groove, so that there is only one kitchen cabinet lengthwise. This type of single line kitchen has a fresh and fashionable concept. In order to impress wide, use bright colors like lime green. Double Line Although the cabinet is placed opposite the kitchen, stove and sink positions should not face each other in the kitchen so that circulation is not disturbed. Instead, place in parallel, whereas the opposite cabinet can be used as a serving area or processing. Letter U or L First, there must be space that is large enough. Second, consider the circulation pattern in the kitchen itself (similar to type double line). To be not too stiff, the concept of L as shown above, use the mirror instead of ceramic on the bottom so that the cabinet is more spacious, then, set the lighting so that the atmosphere of the kitchen is warm and dramatic. dramatic line Do not ignore the lighting points in the kitchen. Because, in addition to lighting, lighting adds a dramatic impression. Fluorescent lights or downlights Pick the yellow and put in glass-door shelf, or under a hanging cabinet. This arrangement makes the top table (where the food processing) clearly visible and maximized.

Cool with Green Color

natalia — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:45:30 +0000

Green is often considered as color balancing and able to give a soothing effect. This color is also believed to bring people closer to nature.

Like the other design elements, color plays an important role in creating a comfortable dwelling at once beautiful. Colors are able to form the desired ambience in a room. One of them green.

Basically every color has its own character and the implementation of certain colors depending on the function of space and atmosphere you want created.
Green, has a fresh and natural meaning. In psychology, is considered a green color balance and can lead to feelings of confidence and steady.

To apply the color green into the house, there are several aspects that need your attention. The first is the selection of the area. The selection here does not mean you only need to determine which space colored with green.

More than that, you also must think about the effects that would be generated if the color is applied. Green color suitable to be applied in spaces that have a high movement or circulation area.

For example the stairs and corridors that function as balancing the concentration of people passing in the area. Another example, when applied in the living room, the green color can give a soothing effect on the room.

When combined with the color orange, can be applied in the dining room. Color is going to arouse your appetite.

spaces static character, such as living room, storeroom, study room, and bedroom, is not suitable to apply the color green. Because, contrary to the characteristics of the meaning of green spaces are generally not mobile area’s residents.

After determining that the space would be given a touch of green, the next thing to do is select the area to the field facing the morning sun. Or, select the field wall that has windows for light entering from the east side.

This should be done because green when exposed to sunlight would be more impressive live and have the appearance of the maximum. The third aspect that is selecting a wider field wall, then combine the green with neutral colors like white or black on a smaller field.

This relates to the type of green color what you want to apply. Because, basically green has a lot of gradations. From bright green to dark green, as not to appear too monotonous, green design concepts can be applied with a matching color.

Now, in order to create the impression in the room is warm and calm, you can apply the gradation of green to yellow. Yellow color has a warm nature, while a distinct green quiet so suitable to be applied in spaces that require such an atmosphere.

Meanwhile, the grading is yellow or lime green to forest green that has a balancing effect. Meanwhile, jade or turquoise shades serve as accents.

Green has a variant that’s very much like lime, forest, jade, and turquoise. Select the type of green color accuracy will maximize the effect to be achieved.

Then, the furniture and knick-knacks such as what is suitable juxtaposed with green? According to Nugroho, anything can be juxtaposed with the green. Only, so look harmonious and beautiful, you should use a lime green background color.

Meanwhile, knick the ornaments may use the color turquoise or aqua green. Furniture can also be displayed with a fibrous wood color yellowish or light brown, or beige and important putih.Yang find a matching color so it is more harmonious

Simple Family Room

natalia — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:02:38 +0000

Do not equate simply with what it is. Simple view that we shall discuss is the arrangement of space to give the impression more calm, or soothing.
Not everyone likes the lively full-color display. Some people prefer to make the room appear more simple but soothing.
This time we’ll try to make the family room with a calm and simple concept.
In his book Personal Places: How to Make Your Home Your Own, interior designer, Catherine C. Cranes, saying that the alloy neutral colors and matching, can create a simple display but soothing.
Field walls, floors and furniture-sized furniture in it, and matching neutral color. Brown and gray. These colors are selected, while providing elegant and luxurious appearance. If you want a lighter look, can choose the color beige or white domination.
Applying the risk from such a color, write Catherine, is an impression that will surely be dull monotone. To handle it, instead of the play of color, we can play form.
If in this photo, you can find a chair design differences, between the sofa and single chair. We do not have to put together a set of sofa design, really. To create a dynamic impression, we can buy sofas, chairs, coffee table and a different style. Besides differences in seat design, we also can see the difference in size pillow (cushion). Differences like these that help to create “life” in this family room

Soft Backdrop to Bed’s lean

natalia — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:25:36 +0000

Backdrop behind the bed can be lean. Soft make lean more comfortable. Here’s how to make it.
In these pictures there is a wall coating on the rear of the bed. 2mx1 sized room itself, 2m. Tender panel behind the bed was made of foam, assembled into panels with the horizontal ¬ advertiser.
There are six panels wrapped in fabric, each measuring 120cmx30cm. For wrapping fabric on the panel just use a stapler or nails, a wrapping cloth ¬ like assembly seat. Choose a patterned fabric so smooth and soft textured comfort to the back of the body.
Foam had been framed plywood panels, which screws into the wall. Melamine-finishing Plywood in dark brown, the color of synch with the finishing of the bed and bedside table.
How does this panel installer? You simply provide a framework of boards on the wall. Board to the panel holder. Krup ¬ board to the wall of whom is not easy to waver. If the board is ready, you can install the panels on top. Panel glued and screwed down so that was not easily separated.

Color Fresh Encouraged Cooking Taste and Eating

natalia — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:14:03 +0000

Not his day kitchen and dining room atmosphere was flat. About time you decorate two rooms in accordance with the trend.
In architecture, kitchen and dining room are located side by side. This is among others aimed to facilitate and accelerate the process of preparing the dishes from the kitchen to the table. Placed diverse. The kitchen is a “blend” with unlimited dining room and other rooms. There is also a stand-alone occupy a separate space. This location should be considered when you are decorating the kitchen and dining room.
Color of the dining room and kitchen wall which together with other space in accordance with the color space should be about. Thus, the spaces were not visible “separate” and gives the impression area and relief. This also applies to the dining room that integrates with a kitchen. However, the case would be different if the dining room or kitchen that stands alone.
A separate room decorating can eat more freely. Colors can be customized with a wide space. However, should the wall color combination is not more than two types and do not use dark colors. Dark color, like dark purple, black, or gray, making the dining room to feel cramped, stuffy, and can decrease appetite. Pick the right colors and combinations. For example secondary and tertiary colors, while a primer just as accents.
Kitchen should be a neutral color. But this color choices can be more freely if a separate kitchen with other rooms. For best results, you need to pay attention to color combinations. Avoid too crowded coloring. If you want to play any color in the kitchen, notice the color of every element of space; kitchen sets or cabinets, wall color and floor, also knacks and furniture. Kitchen color of the material also can be raised back panel (rear panel) or the wall behind the kitchen set.

Narrow Space, Dont Worry!This is The Trick

natalia — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:20:00 +0000

Tricks Exploiting Narrow Space:
1. Pick bright colors and never chose the dark because people will make the room seem more cramped.
2. Select furniture that simple and impressive off-peak, for example select a vertical hanging lamp, high-legged furniture, etc..
3. Choose furniture that has a bone thin and has a simple design that match the character of the house.
4. Take advantage of every detail of the room such as under the stairs, hallway, under the bed or closet. We recommend that you select a closet with sliding openings to not eat the room.
5. If you would like plants, choose plants that are simple and try to choose which has a thin stem.
6. Pick furniture that has the power to adjust to the needs of multifunctional.
7. Put the furniture is rather hard in the corners of the room to see wide visibility.

Mosaic Touch in Your Home

natalia — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:27:58 +0000

Mosaic is a series of different ceramic materials, glass, wood, and so forth. From these materials, we can produce something beautiful and interesting, depending on how we apply it.

Before discussing the mosaic and its application in residential, it helps us know the evolution of the mosaic itself. Mosaic originated from clay that is pressed on a background as an ornament on the walls of ancient Egypt, then developed in the days of the Roman Empire until then referred Pebble stone. Pebble stones are often used as pavingalas highway.

Use mosaic growing and becoming very diverse with the use of different materials, according to the capability of building techniques and for various fields of use. Both as an ornamental walls, floors, and glass windows in churches in the form of stained glass.

Unique design, making mosaic art lovers favorite. It also makes the growing mosaic in terms of patterns, shapes, and colors. Similarly, mosaic designs, always follow the style that developed in the community.

Mosaic, we can apply to windows, floors, or as an accessory in the dwelling. Not infrequently used in the form of mosaic flower pot as an ornamental table. Unique appearance to make your space more luxurious and attractive.

Mosaic floor is usually found on the carport area, or dropoff. The form can be a marble, small stones for your thumb (thumblestone), or a series of coral brush neatly arranged in the form of geometric patterns. Some are shaped ornament with a variety of pictorial themes, ranging themes of animals, religious, herbs, up to painting landscapes. Motif that is used is quite varied, from straight to curved motif, depending on the taste of the householder.

This applies to the use of different mosaic window. Generally, the displayed mosaic stained glass shaped. Usage is also adapted varieties and styles of buildings, whether classical, Mediterranean, and minimalist. Just as the use of mosaics on the walls and floors, stained glass mosaic application should not be dominant any or all of the stained glass windows installed, because it would create the impression that there are monotonous and not prominent.

Many unique impression that is displayed through the application of mosaics. The use of mosaic as a decorative accessory is generally found on the ceramic pot or jug-jug for tea. As for the “media” artwork, mosaic murals appear in the form or the form of printed boxes, and filled with mosaics.

Scant All Rooms in Your Home

natalia — Tue, 25 May 2010 07:30:01 +0000

In designing the house, people tend to busy thinking about the theme of the house, the color of the walls, or furniture. Many are forgetting one other important things, namely the smell of heaven.
The point is that delicious smell like heaven. In the minds of men, heaven has been established as a beautiful place, where the flowers are fragrant scattered everywhere.

What was the point home that looks beautiful, sleek, and luxurious if it has no odor or smell that bad. Even if your home does not have any smell, does not mean making the house became fragrant become unimportant.
house and smells fragrant smell can bring mood to the owner of the house is always in good condition.
Many items that can be used to make homes more fragrant. Flowers is the most common. Everyone knows that flowers in addition to having a beautiful form, also smells fragrant.

Besides flowers, potpourri and candles also includes beautiful objects that can serve as air freshener. You’ll feel the dual function of these objects, as well as displays that beautify perfuming the room ..

In this world has many kinds of flowers, even reaching thousands of species. One of the beautiful flowers, fragrant, and very popular all over the world is a rose. Look, almost every flower arrangements sold at certain stores attached one or two roses. This flower is indeed one of interest that must exist in terms of decor.

Other interest include the famous fragrant lilies, tuberose, jasmine, carnations, tulips, and many more.

Lavender also is one of the favorite flowers for scant room. This interest could well serve as aromatherapy insect repellent. Almost any type and brand of air freshener scent definitely one to take this flower essence.
Lavender is one of the flowers are known for fragrance and a soothing and refreshing fragrance. Start room freshener, closet freshener, automobile freshener, deodorant body to many who take the essence of this purple-colored flowers.

Among the rooms in your home, you have to give priority at the time of fragrances, room is the living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. Why?

The living room is where you receive guests or distant relatives. Surely you must leave a good impression for them. Design houses are beautiful. The theme of the house interesting. Neatness be thumbs up. What else? Why not add value to your room with the pleasant fragrance? Certainly a visit to your home will leave a good impression for your guests.

Your bedroom is the contest after a busy day at work. Have fun and soothing scented room can definitely make you more comfortable in the room. Lavender fragrance is perfect for this room.

The kitchen is where you cook every day. The kitchen at homes in Indonesia usually join the dining room, so that means the room is also a family gathering area. To better feel comfortable, there’s no harm in scented kitchen space is not it?

Last room is the bathroom. Like the bedrooms, the room is the place where the most privacy for you to remove stress after fatigue endurance activities. Try to place the potpourri or aromatherapy candles in one corner of the room. Your shower activity will definitely be more fun

Modern Kitchen Area Working Together

Fri, 07 May 2010 05:48:19 +0000

Any contemporary kitchen is a multifunctional space. Not just for cooking and dining, work can be done here. Want to know what the kitchen could well be the study?

The kitchen that we can see in this picture is located on land measuring 6m x 6m. The design is modern made island in the middle. Modern impression also comes from the choice of color, black and white, timeless blend that never outdated. Also equipped with extra counter top, on one side of the kitchen. This extra counter top that has many functions.

Equipped with two chairs, this area could be just the sitting area. It could also be food and breakfast table. No taboo is also used to work. Take the pile of office work and a laptop, start working here. So, while waiting for the food cooked, we can tamper with the work. Began to feel bored? Leave for a moment to drink and eat snacks. cool, right?

There are a few things to note, if you want to make the kitchen and a comfortable work area. First, it must always be maintained cleanliness and neatness. Where are good places to work in a mess, dirty, let alone smelled no odor. That’s why, once finished cooking immediately and wipe clean up working table. Thus, we can use it at any time to work.

One more thing, should be provided adequate lighting. As can be seen in this picture, adequate lighting will make the activities in a room to be more comfortable. If you look at the seat design, this kitchen is not ideal for working in a long time. The reason, the back must be sore. Working while waiting for food, about 15-45 minutes is still possible, if more than that it is not recommended.

Well, if it wants to make the kitchen and den, where we will spend a long time there, look at furniture selection. One of them chairs. Comfortable chairs would make a mood to work so much better. His back was not sore quickly. Want to make a kitchen at home and so the study? Hopefully this one kitchen can be one of inspiration.