Interior Painting Ideas

These ideas may seem the easiest and safest bet to add color and bring in that new feel in a newly built home. But it is the pattern that packs in quite a personality punch. Drapes that have great floral or graphics, oversized flowers in your living room or large piece of art on one wall, for instance, let people know that they are entering a space that's unafraid of style. These could be made bold with your style, and you can create patterns that make conversation pieces. Build on a bold base. A crisply patterned rug establishes a modern contemporary tone. You could use a color palette that complements the decor of your living space.

When thinking on Interior Painting, think Big. Select a signature color, either in prominent blends, single or multiple colors and go with a large overall motif. Use it prominently in one room .Add other colors throughout to echo the main motif in color and pattern. Go graphic. Bold large scale geometric pictures on the wall have a natural tendency towards contemporary living. Use them to add visual architecture to a plain space. While deciding on the ideas, Add splashes of color. White and off white is nice, but walls without colors appear washed out. Instead of covering your walls with paint, try and use a vibrant floral paper to make a wall come alive; use it on the wall and see the impact. If you must use the paint, use two complementing shades to cover half of your wall, and see the difference it makes.

Finally, let colors unify and complement one another in your interior painting ideas. The key to intermingling multiple floral plus graphic checks in one space is to select patterns that share a common palette.

 

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Interior Design Bedroom

Today's modern bedroom is often regarded as a multi purpose room rather than what it was once was used for - just sleeping. These days many people have added couches and use the room as a hideaway where they can watch television, listen to music or read a good book.

Changes that you have planned for the room may well impact on its current setup and it could affect your sleeping patterns. It is therefore very important that any interior design bedroom projects should be well thought out because even something as simple as relocating a bed or changing the way the bed faces can potentially cause many sleepless nights and problems down the track.

A bedroom interior design project can be something as simple as just changing the look of what is already in the room. Similar to the work you can do in a bathroom where a new shower curtain and fresh window curtains can change the look of the room markedly. The same effect can be created with a bedroom; a new set of bed sheets and duvet cover, some new cushions and pillows and maybe some new drapes and you instantly have the makings of a total new look. Obviously these types of cosmetic changes are not major interior design bedroom projects but they can certainly help make an impact and make the room begin to look terrific without having to outlay a lot of money.

When you begin to plan your interior design bedroom project you may want to redecorate and change the color scheme to more hip and soft colors. Remember the primary purpose of the room is for you to enjoy good sleep and this can often be difficult if you choose vivid or bright colors as part of your decorations. Many paint manufacturers have developed massive color ranges for you to select from, often they might have up to 10 or more different shades for the same color. So head down to your local paint retailer and see what they have on offer.

If you are not really too sure as to what color scheme you should go with in your bedroom then it could be helpful to visit one of the display home villages near you for a little inspiration - this way you can check out the latest trends and see which colors are popular. Going online and browsing interior design websites may also give you the insight into what options you have available.

Don't forget that once you have short listed a few colors then it is a good idea to get small samples of each color and trial them on the bedroom walls to see if you can come up with a great scheme. Do this before you actually have to purchase the required quantities as it is never easy trying to return paint if it does not suit your room.

A simple interior design bedroom project, such as repainting and implementing a few effective cosmetic changes, can be a great way of making an impact on your home features. With a little forward planning you can make a dramatic change to the room without impacting too much on your wallet. Most people spend a great deal of time in their bedroom so just be certain that the changes you make in your bedroom are really changes you can live with - remember that your bedroom can also be your sanctuary.

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Interior Design Trends For 2013

If you follow the trends on interior design, then you may well be aware of some of these ideas, but this article looks at the trends we are to see in 2013. You may be thinking of starting the New Year with a new style for your home, even in just one room perhaps. These ideas may inspire you to think more about the decoration and design you are considering for your home.

Firstly, colour and bright ones at that; particularly yellow. It's cheerful, dominant and will bring colour to all form of fabric and various shades are yours to choose from. Patterns are making a strong comeback and this time with pure white backgrounds making them stand out even more. Florals, vintage patterns and prints bold colours all sitting on a bright white canvas; marvellous. It brings a fresh look to every piece but be careful not to over-do it and make multiple pieces the same in one room. The effect will lose its effect otherwise.

Carrying on the pattern theme, it's not on trend to match everything neatly; it's about clashing and mixing textures, prints and fabrics. Create an array of eclectic items inspired by African, Mexican and all things cultural.

Tuning your senses to touch will be popular in the coming year. Designers are focusing on getting the user interaction with what inspires you in your home rather than sitting an object down for display. Neutral earthy tones are desirable, as well as wood, simple oak, beech or birch. Soft textures such as suede will be popular. If you want to accessorise do so with leaf motifs and woodland accessories, giving a rustic feel.

Retro patterns including botanical ones inspired by the 50s will be making an appearance once more, wallpapers especially. Keeping the botanical theme, add some cushions and update your curtains without having to redecorate the whole room. Mirrors that are grouped together, both decorative and functional. Small circular mirrors look amazing above a headboard or mantelpiece.

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Christmas Home

Decorating your home for the Christmas holidays can be exhilarating, but it can also be difficult to do it "just right" so that your home doesn't look gaudy or tasteless. To create an atmosphere of sophistication and grace, you really should have a plan before you begin. First, you need to decide on a theme, such as "The Nutcracker", "Santa's Workshop" or "An Old Fashioned Christmas", and build on that.

Most people simply collect their decorations over the years and put them up at random. Instead, try to think like a store's visual designer by picturing how you would like your home to look, then incorporate as many of the decorations you currently have as best you can. You may find that many of the ornaments and decorations you have collected can be used, but it may be that you need to give away or store others.

Christmas decorations really should create an air of timeless elegance, but it is important to incorporate personal touches and mementos, as well. Your "background" should include garlands of evergreens and holly, either live or artificial, around your home, especially on your mantelpieces and banisters. Placing decorative greens and colorful candles on your tabletops also adds warmth to your home. Next, add brightly colored ornaments nestled among the greens to add shine and interest.

Creating Christmas scenes such as the Nativity or a Christmas Village on tabletops or other larger flat surfaces will draw your guests to them. You can also have "theme" areas in your home, such as Santa and his elves with a waiting sleigh and reindeer, a miniature "skating pond" using a mirror and artificial evergreen trees, or old-fashioned Christmas carolers with Christmas music playing. If you have small children or animals, you do need to be careful where you place these things, especially if they are valuable or fragile.

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