Posts Tagged ‘Interior Design’
Spring Cleaning Time
Today I am starting my spring cleaning. I love that it’s getting warmer and I think it’s time to get rid of some things. Organization is a huge key in good interior design. You want to be organized so that you don’t have my problem; a huge mess and no clue where anything is located or what exactly is under my furniture! My plan this year is to help organize our whole house, I’m going to pick one room every weekend and clean it. This week is my bedroom, it needs it.
I use thinks like filing cabinets, closet organizers and plastic tubs to help me keep organized. They are inexpensive and really work well in any home, even a rental. I also try to make sure that once a month I get rid of something I don’t use. I missed the last two months as I just got very busy. I’m am going to make up for it though by getting rid of a few things today.
How do you spring clean? Do you do it all at once or pick one room a weekend to tackle?
Modernize Your Living Area
When most people think of interior design they think of modern interiors. Many times this is the case as most people who can afford a designer are lovers of modern furniture and the modern style. I use to be crazy over modern furniture. I thought that would be the only things I would ever have in my home. Now I have decided that I need two homes so I can have one as a modern home and one as a more classic home.
If you love modern furniture, but don’t have any, there are many ways to incorporate it into your home. You may want to start with the living room, add a more modern sofa or love seat and see how it works for you. You can mix the styles pretty easily and still have a great look. The best advice I have for doing this is to keep one of the types more dominate then the other. Use furniture in one style and accents in the other.
Lets say you decide to change your bedroom into a more modern style. You could buy a modern platform bed and maybe have more classic nightstands or a mirror. You could also have a more classic dresser and modern lamps on that dresser. There really are some great ways to make modern work for you, you just have to find the balance you like.
Change Your Sofa, Change Your Room
Sometimes just changing out one piece of furniture can make a room completely different. If your going to pick on piece to change I would think about changing your sofa. There are many reasons you may want to check out sofas. You might want to create a more contemporary look or maybe you have no idea what look your going for, but you want something different.
The reason I say change your sofa is that normally this is the largest piece in the room. No, that big flat screen TV does not count in this case. A sofa is usually one of the first pieces of furniture that people see, they look for it so they know where to sit, where others are or they may be drawn to it because of the style or fabric used on the furniture. I currently own a fabric sofa and though I love it, when I move I will be investing in a new leather sofa. One reason is that my current sofa is a love seat and I know I’ll be needing more seating when I move.
You may also decide that a new sofa is in your future if you think you will be having a lot of out of town guest. Many people are skipping the hotel room and staying with friends when they visit. Newer sleeper sofas are a great way to accommodate these guest without having to add on another room. The newer sleeper sofas are very lightweight and comfortable and something that you may want to check out even if you don’t think you will need it.
Time to Plan for Your Outdoor Entertainment
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Outdoor space is now not just something you need to care for year around, it’s now an extension of your home and livable, usable space. Using your outdoor space for entertaining is always a great way to impress your guest and keep the inside of your home clean. Creating an outdoor space is also great because so many people entertain outside, if you stuck inside your away from all of the fun and miss so much.
You can start by planing an outdoor kitchen these are a very hot trend right now and I see this lasting a long time, even in colder climates people love to grill outside all year around. Outdoor kitchens are practical, useful and really add value to your home. They are great if you entertain a lot and helpful for those outdoor kids parties and playtime.
Your outdoor space could also include an entertainment area complete with outdoor tv and lounge area. Now I know your thinking there is no way that you can put a TV outside, but there is. It’s a great cabinet product from Werever Products Inc that will protect your TV from the elements, giving you that outdoor family room you have always wanted. Just think your sitting there out in the sunshine watching the game, or in my case the race, and your kids are playing in the pool. Meanwhile someone makes ribs on the grill and pizza in the pizza oven. It’s a great setting and one that can make your home seem more complete and fun to be in.
Outdoor Summer Inspirations
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