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Modern style in interior design
The modern style arises from a movement in which architecture and interior design begin to apply revolutionary construction techniques and innovative materials, due to the Industrial Revolution of the 20th century. Thanks to him we enjoy great designers, schools and some of the most iconic pieces in interior design .This current is sometimes confused with contemporary and mid-century styles ; but, although they do share characteristics, they have their differences. Among others, the first is in continuous change and the second is after the time of the first modernism.How do I decorate my house with a modern style?You may want to give your decor a twist or add a bit of simplicity and elegance . If you are thinking of reforming your home and you think that today's topic may be what you are looking for, don't miss the fundamentals of modern style in interior design that we review below and leave no doubts.MinimalismWith modernism, the importance of functionality reaches the interior of our houses , so if some element does not have a specific purpose, it should not be there. The lines are mostly straight and clean. The decoration is therefore simple, practical and sober.Innovative materialsNatural materials such as wood and leather are the kings of modern style. Other more innovative ones such as steel, cement or glass are also introduced for the architecture of houses. Even plastic , in order to achieve some pieces that were affordable for everyone, such as the classic Eames chair.Neutral paletteThe most used colors are neutral and natural , such as white, brown or beige. Although you can also add pieces with bright primary tones such as red, blue or yellow, thus making them the focus of attention.Light and spaciousnessThe open space with large windows imposed, often even reach these windows from floor to ceiling. You want to let natural light pass through at all costs and you gain more luminosity with bare walls, light tones and reflective materials such as glass or chrome.
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HOW TO MAKE CLOTH BAGS STEP BY STEP
We will tell you how to make a DIY fabric bag at home step by step, in a very detailed way. You will see that it is not so difficult. Do not miss it!Shopper bags are essential in any female wardrobe is a proven fact. We bet on them to go shopping, to meet friends, to go to work ... They have saved us from more than one hurry and we could not live (stylistically speaking, of course) without them. Therefore, today we are going to tell you how to make DIY cloth bags at home . You can bet on them not only to go to the supermarket, but you will also want to opt for them on other occasions. And all your friends will ask you where they are from!HOW TO MAKE MODERN CLOTH BAGSYou can choose the style you like best: plain, printed, with details ... Next we are going to show you how to make a plain one with a small ruffle, which gives it a modern and different touch.WHAT MATERIAL DO YOU NEED?40 cm. of cotton fabric of 1.10 m. width to form the bag and handles.55 cm. of printed fabric of 1.10 m. wide to line the bag, the handles and form the ruffles.CUT THE COTTON:A rectangle measuring 31 x 76 cm. more seams to form the bag.Two strips of 4 x 50 cm. approx. more stitching to form medium handles.CUT THE PATTERNED FABRIC:A rectangle to line the bag the same.Two strips of 6 x 50 cm. to line the handles.A 10 cm strip. more stitching across the width of the fabric to form the two ruffles.Two 2 x 31 cm strips. more seams to polish the top of the ruffles and form a kind of waistband.HOW TO MAKE A CLOTH BAG STEP BY STEP:1. Draw the outline of the bag to make a 31 x 76 cm rectangle. adding the seam allowance.2....
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Change a bedroom with six small & low cost ideas
For this week I want to show you ideas to change a bedroom easily and cheaply . We are all going to find them in the same room , a relaxing stay, with many elements although it is not overloaded, and, above all, with a lot of imagination and good taste (click on the link if you want to see the before and after and all the details decoration ). Sometimes the modifications that seem the simplest are the most significant , so don't miss any! 1. A good way to start changing the bedroom is to replace the usual lamps with something more current and original like this wall light that also does not take up any space on the bedside table.
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6 tips to make 2021 your year to shine!
This new year has to be full of positive energy. Start off on the right foot and don't miss any opportunity you get. It's time to set new goals, new challenges, change what you really don't like! But to achieve that it is necessary to commit to yourself and work intelligently on what you want to achieve.The first thing you must do to be successful and achieve the goals you set for yourself is to adopt new habits and establish routines that will lead you to achieve it. If you put your mind to it, you can really make a change that will last, not just one that you will make in January.I leave you 6 very simple tips to get you started this new year!1- Write all your purposes and set a dateIt is time to use that beautiful agenda that they gave you. Start writing down those resolutions you thought of while eating your 12 grapes (it may be the same as you said last “new year”). Make it clear which ones you can achieve in the short, medium and long term; For this it is recommended that you have a calendar at hand.2- Leave all the bad in 2020Surely 2019 was a year like a roller coaster: full of good and bad moments; However, the healthiest thing you can do is leave all the negative in the past and learn from it so that it does not happen again. Do not surround yourself with toxic things and people that will only bring the same thing that you no longer want to have in your life,3- Be constantOne of the main keys to success is consistency. Nobody gets what they want overnight. Work for what you want, look for the necessary tools and fight to achieve all your purposes.4- MotivationIt is very real that having a motivation drives us to achieve things. Visualize yourself with the objective achieved. Also, if you have a photo of what you want to achieve on hand, it will further reinforce your hope of achieving it.5- Clear your mindForget everything past, especially if it is negative. Take a weekend to totally clear your mind, analyze what your fears are and look for solutions to be able to face them. Ideally, you should be prepared for whatever it is and so you can face any situation that gets in your way.6- Know your limitsEveryone has a limit and it is important that you learn to know it. This does not mean that you do not look for alternative options to remove the barriers. Focus on important and positive goals, and choose the next actions to advance each of them.Remember: time flies. Do not miss the little opportunities that may come your way.Tell us what your purposes are for this 2021
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HOW TO MAKE PILLOWCASES | IDEAS AND DECORATION
The pillowcases are necessary to protect, and at the same time decorate the pillows just as we can get with the sofa covers with regard to the sofa, and although we can find many models in home stores, we can also try to make them with our own own means. Let's see then how to make pillowcases: ideas and decoration.Pillowcases are elements that can add a very special level of aesthetics and personalization to your room . However, it is often difficult to find a suitable design or measurements in stores. The good thing is that they are very easy to make so, if you find yourself in this situation, today we will show you how to make pillowcases both basic and decorative .HOW TO MAKE PILLOWCASESFor a pillow with a simple design, the most important step is, without a doubt, choosing the fabric . All the magic of the cover will reside in it, be it for its touch, its comfort and, of course, its color. Regarding the latter, it is best to choose in relation to the tones in the room and also to the bedding . We don't want a pillow that doesn't match. You will also have to make sure that it is an easy to wash fabric , at least if you are going to use it to sleep and that it is also an easy fabric to sew or manipulate since if you choose a very thick one, you may end up getting tired of the effort you will have to do to sew it.To make the pillow, we will need about two meters of fabric . Once we have it, the first step is to cut it to the size we want (or to the size of our pillow). There it depends mainly on the size of our bed but generally, for a pillowcase, a piece of 115 × 90 centimeters will do . Cut the fabric to size. When making the cut, be sure to respect the texture and pattern of the fabric, if it has any patterns.The second step is to fold the fabric in half lengthwise so that the reverse side, the unfinished part, is facing out. Now we will sew on the longest side and then on one of the short ones. To sew it we can do it both by hand and use a sewing machine and remember to use a thread that is discreet, so that it does not show on the fabric. If you know how to sew, you can try to make some type of stitch that is beautiful, such as the scallop stitch, but if what you want is to sew the fabric without noticing the stitch, it will only be enough to sew with an interior stitch that is basic .Once we have sewn all the indicated sides, one of the sides must have remained open, in which we will have to hem. Starting with a fold of a centimeter and a half and then ironing it and, thus, leaving the mark. Then we make a second fold, this time of eight centimeters, and we iron it again.Now it will be the turn to sew the base of the hem by hand or by machine.If you want to add other details to your pillowcase, you can add decorative elements. Bows , borders or small fabric decorations, so that they stand out on it (especially if you have chosen a base fabric of a single color).Once we have completely finished, it will be enough to place the cover on the pillow . Before having completely sewn it, however, or halfway through the work, it may be a good idea to check how it will stay on the pillow, since in this way we will end up convincing ourselves if the chosen fabric is really the right one or if for example Maybe the measurements are not correct (something that happens to us very frequently but it is also possible that it happens).HOW TO DECORATE PILLOWCASESIf our pillow, in addition to its function of covering the pillow, is going to have a decorative function, then it is better to follow these other steps that we are going to offer you below. First of all, it will obviously be to do as before and choose the right fabric. As it is a pillow for aesthetic purposes, take the opportunity to choose a design with interesting prints or patterns or, directly, create your own.For example, you can choose one fabric for the main section of the cover, another to create a curb at the openings, and a last to add decorative elements . If this last idea is the one you want to follow, then it is best that your fabrics are solid color, and a palette that matches, or that the prints are not excessive. As for the edges, we can tell you that the best option in this case will be to choose fabrics that are lace, or we may also like the idea of sewing fringes, taking into account that these are now a trend.The next step will be to cut the fabric to size. For a normal pillow, we will need the main fabric to measure 65 × 110 centimeters , the fabric of the edges 30 × 110 centimeters and that of the decorations 50 × 110 centimeters. When we have them, we will iron them all and we will fold the ornament fabric in half and mark the fold with the iron.Then we will put the second fabric inside out and align it with the trim fabric on the bottom edge. Then we put on top, also aligning it to the lower edge, the main piece of fabric. We proceed to fix the position with needles. Lay the medium piece of fabric face up on your work surface. Align the trim fabric with the edge of the medium piece, so the cut sides are on the outside and the folded edge is on the inside . Finally, stretch the large piece over the medium and trim fabrics, face down.With great care, we will take the opposite end of the main fabric and begin to roll it until it is one centimeter from our needles . Without releasing it, we will fold the medium fabric on top of that "roll" and until we reach the edge. Now, we'll hold it all together with more needles.It is time to sew this border that we have made. We can do it both by machine and by hand , the important thing is that the seam is a centimeter and a half from the edge of the fabric. You will also need to make sure that we sew all layers of fabric and that the seam is as straight as possible.We again go very carefully to undo the roll of fabric. The idea is to turn it around so that the inside fabric , the big one, comes out. We gently stretch and iron the cover so that all the pieces of fabric are smooth and without needles. If we have done well so far, we can already begin to appreciate the finish of our design.Now we only have our decorated fabric to finish making the cover . To do this, we will fold the fabric inwards, with the reverse facing out, and we will sew one of the edges corresponding to the length and another of the width. The edge with the beautiful decorated hem that we have made is the one that should be left open.Finally, we only have to turn the cover back over and iron it one last time, that's it!THE MOST ORIGINAL PILLOWCASESNeed ideas for a pillowcase design ? The main thing is to determine what type of room it will be in.For a children's room, the best are covers in bright colors or with cheerful prints . Stars, animals, or flowers are good starting points. Although what any child is sure to appreciate is a cover of their favorite fictional characters. In a teenage room, more neutral colors are more common. The same with the prints, which become more discreet. Few teens will say no to a Star Wars or Pokemon pillow though .And the most daring adults can risk decorating their room with covers in the shape of a macaron, fruit (plus for the colors) or emoticons. If not, minimalist and symmetrical prints are the more sober alternative.
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Create The Perfect Dressing Room
Any excuse is good to remodel or create a dressing room from scratch : the change of season, maintain order and cleanliness, a wardrobe renovation. But what we will talk about today is not any of those very practical reasons, but the decoration of that corner of the house that can enchant us as much as any other part of our home.The dressing can be more than an area for storing clothes. They are the place where we prepare ourselves in the morning to enjoy a new day. That reason alone deserves that we pay attention and give it a little love. That is why today we are going to give some key tips to make the dressing room of our dreams finally come true.Order in the roomSomething that always gives us a feeling of comfort and serenity is the order in a room. They are feelings that seem quite positive to start the day, right? Maintaining order is always important so that your home welcomes you when you get home, but also to make you feel good before leaving it. That is why it is essential that your walk-in closet is well organized and reflects a clean feeling. A touch of luxuryA dressing room is something that sounds like luxury (in fact, it is, not everyone has one) and that is why its decoration calls for glamor. We can give it to you by adding golden details, textiles with animal print or something as elegant and striking as a chandelier. Surface countsMore than useful in an open dressing room it is to have some surface where to put items that we take off and put on. It can be in the form of an island if the space is generous, and even serve to take advantage of it as extra storage. Another option is to take the opportunity to create a dressing table where we can also sit with a desk-style table. Or, if space is limited, with a seat and a side table we will get out of the way.Attention to detailLike all spaces, a custom dressing room requires good planning. You have to take measures and know what we will need from that stay that will dress us every morning. Of course, there are essential elements, such as a full-length mirror and good lighting. We must also think about the storage that we will need depending on what we want to keep.
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How to improve my living room
Sometimes improving a room can seem complicated, but with subtle changes incredible improvements can be achieved by taking advantage of the space and playing with the light. For example, the living room is a room where you live a lot and spend a lot of hours. So today we are going to focus on this room. Here we leave you some proposals to get a nice and comfortable living room.1. Windows and lamps.Having large windows will allow you to make the most of natural light. Accompanying it with lamps will help improve the light in the room and the harmony of the room. Currently it is committed to a minimalist and simple design. Placing an industrial floor lamp can be perfect to illuminate the area where the sofa and armchairs are located. A ceiling lamp with bulbs can help to illuminate the room in a complete and comfortable way, they are very easy to find and are ideal. Another alternative to illuminate the whole room are the spotlights, currently a very simple option is being chosen to play with the light.2. Doors.They also play an important role in decoration, this year we are still betting on the doors that play a role in the room. In black or natural brown tones. It is no longer a problem that the doors occupy a space because glass has been opted for so that what is on the other side can be seen from the inside or outside, creating a feeling of space in any case.3....
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Prepare your goals and resolutions for 2021
At Roopantaran we love to connect with the good vibes, so we are going to give you ideas on how to prepare and make your list of resolutions for 2021.Why set goals and purposes for 2021?In general, in December many find themselves trying to deal with urgent work and family commitments. Organizing family dinners for Christmas and the end of the year and trying to fulfill all the events that arise with friends. For this reason, many times, the theme of New Year's resolutions remains in a saying, or in the wishes that each one asks when he takes the grapes during the chimes.Although it seems that there is no time to sit down and think about what you want to achieve for the new year, we assure you that that time you invest will be very profitable.Why, because when you do a good planning of your New Year's resolutions, you can boost the result you will get much better. Words are blown away, so the first thing we recommend is making a list of your resolutions for 2021.Of course, you can not only count on good intentions and the desire to make your wishes come true. If you really want your purposes to be fulfilled, you must also plan how to make them come true.Tips for planning your resolutions for 2021It is true that each year end we all go faster. Whether it's for work, holiday preparations, caring for the children and even Christmas shopping. So when it comes time to sit down and write your New Year's resolutions, you're left halfway through. Follow these tips and plan like nobody else when defining your resolutions for 2021:Spend time and head on it : the more focused, calm and connected with the process you are, the better the goals you set for yourself and how you will feel during the process. You can choose a specific day or a few hours a day for several days. The idea is that you really take your time, without interruptions.Think about planning, more than a list : if you are clear about the goals you want to achieve next year, the best way to make them come true is with a plan. That is, you must bear in mind that the important thing is how you are going to put yourself into action to achieve those purposes.Find an accomplice : sitting down to think and plan, together with someone who has the same intentions, is a good tactic to get the boost you need. This way you ensure that you will not forget anything important and you can exchange ideas and motivation.Review what you have experienced this year : to the extent that you allow yourself to make an analysis of everything positive and negative, this will allow you to better plan your resolutions for 2021. Understanding both will give you tools to make better decisions to achieve your goals.How to write your resolutions for 2021?Now that you know how to prepare to develop your goals for the new year, once you choose the moment, you just have to follow these tips:Look for Pencil and Paper : it seems obvious, but the best thing is that your resolutions for 2021 are in writing.Visualize what you want to achieve : imagine yourself having reached your goal, how you are going to feel and what will allow you to have reached them.Be very specific : when writing your resolutions for 2021, describe them in detail. If your goal is to buy a car, detail all the characteristics that you would like it to have and the processes that you will have to follow to buy it.Establish an action plan : after writing your goals, the ideal is that you can draw apart, as we told you before, the plan with which you are going to achieve them. This way you will be able to verify the progress, and with it you will be able to better the opportunities that allow you to fulfill the plan.Keep your resolutions in mind on a day-to-day basis : even if you keep the sheet with your resolutions for 2021 in a special place, write those goals in a place that you consult daily, such as on a diary. You can even set the deadline when you plan to reach your goals.Tips to meet your resolutions for 2021Of course, the list with your goals cannot just be written. No matter how motivated you have done it, the most important thing is to put yourself into action. Remember that setting goals is useless if you are not willing to do what you need to do to achieve them.To help you implement your list of purposes, we can recommend:Don't start all your goals at once - start with the first one on the list and cross it off when you're done. Choose the second task on the list and commit to doing it. It is preferable that you focus on one, than that you try all at once and achieve nothing.Commit to your list : do something every day that brings you closer to your goal, without hiding behind procrastination or the commitments you have with your work, family or friends. It's not about being selfish, but about balancing your priorities.Be constant : review your action plan and work towards your resolutions for 2021 every day. Consistency and perseverance are the key to success.
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Decoration gift ideas for the holiday season
Today we bring a selection of decoration gifts for the furthest behind and for those who do not join the tradition of Santa Claus. Because if you prefer to give away for the Three Kings Day of a lifetime, you still have time. With these decorative and practical gifts, we are sure to help you choose and finish your Christmas shopping. We're going shopping! Desk and work area decoration If we have used something more than ever this year (and it looks like the coming year as well) it is the work area of our own home. You have to adapt to the circumstances and it doesn't have to be anyway. At our desk we have to be comfortable and it should be a place that invites us to work at ease. So we can give a boost to the resilience of others by giving them items such as an organizational front , an ergonomic chair or a table lamp . They are practical and necessary pieces for a study or work area that, in addition, can make it more decorative and pleasing to the eye. Table decoration and ornaments Another decorative gift as practical as it is decorative is the one referring to our tables. The dishes went from being something merely useful to brighten up our meals with their shapes and colors. Don't be shy and jump into giving a fun and striking table decoration, you are sure to be right. On a smaller scale, you can always buy decorative details that enhance our tables and surfaces in general, such as a vase with flowers or some beautiful scented candles . Textile decoration The textiles of each house are something personal but a very helpful and practical gift if the tastes of the person to whom it is given are known. Carpets , blankets or cushions are items that every home needs and that can completely change a room. It is perfect for lovers of trends since we can help them to be up to date with these accessories if we choose them with style or trendy colors. Let's try to improve that living room or bedroom of someone special with this most decorative present....
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5 basic tricks to decorate for Christmas
Now yes, the Christmas holidays are just around the corner. And with this, as every year, we want to dress our house for the occasion. A task that should be rewarding at first, but in the end, decorating for Christmas can become repetitive and boring. For this reason, today's post will be dedicated to all those who want to give their Christmas decorations a twist and bring a breath of fresh air to their home on these dates.Here are five basic tricks to ensure that this year decorating at Christmas leaves you as good a taste as the feasts that you are going to give1. Choose a decorative style.The Christmas decoration does not have to be a decorative style in itself, it can be adapted to the one we like the most and the best fit in our home. The Christmas decorations can be given Nordic, vintage, bohemian, and even industrial or sailor dyes, as in the images that I show you.2. Follow a color paletteNo, not everything at Christmas has to be red and white… You can achieve a perfectly Christmas and original atmosphere with the color palette that we prefer. Of course, choose yours and follow it, at Christmas you also have to combine!3. Adapt your Christmas decorations to the previous decoration of your house.Taking the two previous tricks properly, this third will appear alone. The style and colors of your decoration during the rest of the year can fit perfectly with your Christmas decoration, it is not necessary to give our house a new personality at this time. Everything will be better if both decorations flow and become one.4....
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6 styles to decorate your hall
The entrance of our house is the first thing you see when entering and, therefore, your letter of introduction. That is why you have to pay special attention when decorating your hall . It should give a good welcome and create a cozy feeling. But it should also reflect your style and personality.So, given the importance of having a well decorated entrance and to our liking, today we will review several options to carry out this idea. We will tell you what elements you need to easily achieve your preferred decorative style. Then, you just have to choose the one that best suits you and your home.1- IndustrialA touch of wood and iron in your hall will give it that industrial tone that you may be looking for. You can sweeten it a bit with a pastel color or a more delicate fiber for your decorations. That way it won't be so cold but it will still be present.2- BohemianNatural fibers, ethnic patterns and many plants. With these three elements, you will have your bohemian style achieved. Your entrance will be full of life and good vibes.3- NordicThe black and white as protagonists will give sophistication to your entrance. If you achieve this chromatic combination thanks to furniture with simple lines and without many decorative elements, you will have your Nordic hall. Simplicity, elegance and practicality to welcome you.4- CheerfulA splash of color and a few bold embellishments will be enough to create a playful entryway. Let yourself be carried away by your personality and decorate a fun and cheerful hall just like you.5- ElegantIt is often said for clothes that with black you never fail, right? Well, to decorate an elegant entrance either. If you do not dare with this color on the wall, use it on the furniture. Add a sophisticated mirror and, for a more glamorous touch, some gold details. It will contract perfectly with wood, if you want to reduce its sobriety.6- DIYAn entrance made to measure is an entrance where you have made an element with your own hands. Pull some DIY that you like and get the area with the most personality in your home. The perfect style if you want to decorate your hall with recycling and you like the eco-friendly touch.With which of these styles would you like to decorate your hall?
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