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Tips For Decorating Apartments
The decoration of small apartments can be challenging at times. To be able to do it well, the distribution must be good, because if it is not, it will be impossible to take advantage of them. Today we are going to see three small open-plan apartments and when I say 'small', I mean it. None are more than 40 square meters, so every corner has been used to make it more habitable.There are people who prefer a place that is not very big to live, there are others who think that with this size they are not considered decent homes. Opinions aside, each one lives the best they can where it is possible. Since the circumstances of each one are not those of anyone else, if your chosen option, or required, is a small apartment , today we help you take advantage of the decoration.Decoration tips in small apartmentsNordic styleThe first mini-floor with which we were inspired is only 26m², although it seems impossible. We will look at the decorative style chosen in it. Many of the images that we see of this type of apartment follow a Scandinavian style . It may be because it is surely in that area where it is located, but it can also be for practicality.This type of decoration is minimalist and its mantra "less is more" helps not to overload the spaces. Its neutral and light colors , with white as the protagonist, give the sensation of extending the room and bring it light.BrightnessIn confined spaces like this small 36m² apartment you have to take advantage of all the light possible. Following the previous advice, the white of walls and furniture makes it reflect the light. But it is also achieved thanks to another important decorative Turkish: the placement of mirrors .The glass doors of the wardrobe reflect the light from the window and make it multiply. In addition, it creates a sense of depth and visually achieves a room twice as large. For all this to get the most out of the natural light , in the windows, to the widest size that the structure allows, there are no curtains or blinds .Differentiated spacesAs these mini open-plan apartments are to be used as much as possible, it is necessary to differentiate the areas in some way. And it has to be a way that does not take up space, so it can be complicated. A good way is with rugs that, apart from helping aesthetics and being comfortable and comfortable, delimit spaces without occupying them.The same happens with the painting of the walls, helping to distinguish any area and in turn providing an original and striking touch to the home. Finally, you can also use physical dividers such as curtains, screens or open shelves , which make the border of the supposed room more obvious without overloading it.
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Decorate your home office for spring
There are many of us who have had to prepare or even improvise an office at home this last year. In my case, and I imagine that I will not be the only one, I have needed not one, but two. This situation can be complicated, as we may not have space for these new and forced workplaces. Or that we do not know how to organize them to get the most out of them. For this reason and to help a little, today we will think about the good weather that is coming and how we can incorporate it by decorating our offices at home.Ideas for a home office incorporating springVegetable wallsThe first thing that comes to mind when we think of spring is flowering plants. To add this idea to our desk we can place some botanical or floral prints. They will give a touch of color to the space and a bit of nature to the environment. And even if you have a small office, there is always a corner for a mini plant.Colors aliveAnother idea to make your home office come alive in good weather is to incorporate the color note. Decorate it with a bold piece in a cheerful color that evokes blooming vegetation, such as yellow or green. If you combine it with wood, it will seem that you work in the middle of the forest.Spring lightIf you are lucky enough to have a window where you can place your desktop, don't miss it. Natural light is great to work with and if you have good views, you do the full one. Spring is the best time to enjoy this advantage, since the light is bright without tiring and you will be able to see how the vegetation is changing. A free luxury!To the naturalLet nature flood your home is also possible with neutral tones and materials that evoke it. Natural fibers with earthy and wood colors will give you that feeling of a more relaxed forest. The perfect option if you are looking for a Nordic or minimalist style decoration that incorporates the good weather in a more subtle way.How are you going to decorate your home office for spring?
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How to keep the house cool for good weather
With the change of time, the good weather usually arrives and, although we already know the saying "until May 40, do not take off your dress", we are looking forward to the heat this spring and the coming summer.On the other hand, it seems that the health situation will continue to invite owners and tenants to stay in their homes for as long as possible. It is for this reason that it will be essential to keep the house cool . Fortunately it is not a complicated task, especially you apply these keys.House with fresh wind.Good air conditioningHaving an adequate technological system in the home is essential if it is to achieve optimal well-being within it. In this sense, ducted air conditioning is ideal . And it is that each room presents a stable temperature without appreciable differences between one and the other. Therefore, it is appreciated by those users who tend to change from one cabin to another frequently.In addition, due to the wide variety of air conditioners available today, customization is maximum in every way. A clear example of this are the colored coatings , allowing the set to be perfectly integrated into any type of home, regardless of the style preferred by the owner or tenant: rustic, Nordic, minimalist…, whichever each one chooses.Ventilate wellLuckily, spring and summer nights can bring a lower number of degrees inside the home. For this purpose it is essential to open the windows from eight in the afternoon . Two or three hours, or until you go to sleep, is enough for good ventilation.Some users choose not to. The reason is that there are many mosquitoes and other insects in your area that can enter through windows that remain open. If this is also your case, the best solution is to install some mosquito nets .Thanks to the magnetic curtain type models, the result is visually pleasing without affecting the decoration of the home . In addition, its installation is very simple, it is enough to have silicone.Light decoration.Fresh textiles.The type of bedding that is chosen can also favor the freshness of the house. A highly recommended material for its lightness is cotton . However, when it gets cool on some nights (especially when it rains), it is not enough to adequately shelter certain people. If this is your case, you will appreciate having a coral blanket . It stands out for being quite warm despite being light. In addition, it does not cause hot flashes by preventing the increase in body temperature, but simply maintains it, as happens with merino sheep wool.The curtains will also be key when it comes to keeping the house cool, being able to choose textiles such as linen to achieve this. With this type of material, the light continues to enter but with less intensity. It will also help us in the task of ventilating the rooms, since it will let the air from outside pass but avoiding annoying gusts or unwanted insects.Cold colors.Some visual trick does not hurt to get that cool house that we are looking for with good weather. Decorate with a range of cool colors to give you a feeling of freshness. Whites, blues, greens, violets, ... the range to choose from is wide and very suitable for any taste. So you can even take advantage of the excuse to renew your textiles or decorative details a bit.
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Tips and accessories to keep order at home
Cleaning the house is one thing, but keeping up with the daily mess is another. There are ways to optimize these efforts so that displaced objects and relocation tasks don't pile up to the point of leaving one feeling overwhelmed. That is why today we review some tips and decorative accessories that will help us organize spaces, make them more efficient and maintain order at home .Showcases, dressers, cupboards or cabinets.They protect from dust and allow you to keep what you put inside tidy. They can be located in any area of the house and used for various functions: from displaying dishes to storing bedding. You can organize your interior very well by distributing the objects to be stored on shelves.For house clothes, cushions, blankets and others, keep everything folded but without pressing it, so that the fabrics and fillings breathe. You can add a sachet or scent soap to keep them feeling like clean clothes.Auxiliary pieces to lend a hand.Even if you already have furniture and cabinets that help you keep order at home, if you need more storage you can use auxiliary pieces. A cart with wheels and drawers, shelves on the wall or free-standing cabinets will serve you for medicines, cosmetics, spices, or even for the things of the little ones in the house.The boxes as great allies.Perhaps the best ally of order. Of course, you have to choose the appropriate design and size for the content that they are going to save and the place they are going to occupy. Its shape and the material of manufacture must also be taken into account, since not just any one is suitable for everything. Wood to organize vegetables and fruits is a good choice. However, transparent methacrylate boxes are used to organize spaces and to be able to easily locate what you are looking for.We can also use shelves and assign each object its box and, in this way, combine different styles to obtain an orderly and highly decorative result. There are very cool wooden and metal shelves where you can organize the material from the study or work area in various baskets and boxes, or in jars and filing cabinets.Accessories for a kitchen in order.Possibly, one of the spaces in the home where we live more as a family, but also one of the most complicated to keep in order. Cabinets, refrigerator, drawers, pantries. Too many things to have organized! That is why it is very important that each one has its place.To prevent open food packages from dirtying kitchen cabinets, store them in clear containers. In addition to getting order, it will help you locate them easily.If you want a neat and functional refrigerator, the transparent methacrylate organizers are perfect for saving space, keeping everything in sight and keeping it better.Eliminate clutter in utensil drawers with organizers. This way you optimize the space and quickly find anything you need.If you have little space, you can use some of the auxiliary furniture that we have talked about before. The carts are very practical because, in addition to the storage space, they can be moved from one place to another without effort. You can also use showcases, which will help you to have everything in its place and located.For spices, there are table spice jars, others for the inside of drawers and furniture, for the wall and boxes with compartments where you can write the name of what they contain. They are also very useful for storing teas, yeasts, pastry toppings.Allies for an orderly bathroom.If your bathroom is small and you have little space, shelves and baskets with suction cups for the shower will become one of your best allies.Auxiliary furniture and shelves are an indispensable complement when we lack storage space in the bathroom. They help us organize and are a perfect place to add small containers to organize or even decorate.You can also place a towel rack behind the door or on the wall of the bathtub to keep towels close at hand, saving space. If you want to keep the sink clear, you can use methacrylate organizers or small baskets where you can put all your toiletries and cosmetics.
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Combine green and pink in interior decoration
Sometimes it happens that, something that we already knew before, suddenly begins to attract more attention. The green and pink combination is not new in interior decoration, but lately it attracts me more and more. Our tastes are changing and it is logical that, even things that we have at home and before we loved, now they do not tell us anything, or vice versa.The same thing that happens with decoration happens to us with clothes, hair, and even with people ... But let's not go down those paths, let's be inspired by some images and examples of how we can decorate with pink and green colors in our house .Bet on velvet.The easiest way to add a specific color to your decoration without changing it too much is with textiles . That being said, if those new shades don't match the rest, it won't be the best idea. But if we have a neutral base in the room, it is easy for them to fit. In the case of pink and green, the perfect way to incorporate them is in the form of velvet . They look great together and add more sophistication and femininity if possible. If you like the idea, you do not have to stay on the cushions or rugs, you can even jump in with the sofa.Full color walls.Bold, yes. Eye-catching and full of personality, too. The option of painting the walls with these colors is not for all audiences. Of course, whoever dares, will not leave anyone indifferent. You can choose some pastel and softer tones to preserve originality and subtract a bit of daring.The most elegant tropical.The tropical style has entered our homes in various ways years ago. The most direct way to add a green touch to an interior is to add plants , even on wallpaper walls . With them we already have green incorporated; the pink can go in the furniture or in the decorative details.Any stay is good.Not only living rooms or bedrooms can benefit from this color combination. In bathrooms and kitchens it is the most original used in tiles, lamps or even the most modern sinks.Pink and green total look .If the combination is convincing you, you might like one in which practically everything is green and pink. Only suitable for the biggest fans of these colors and the less conventional ones. Would you dare with your house?
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Tricks to decorate with boho chic style
Above all, naturalness.Nature must be present in a bohemian environment, because it is part of its philosophy. You can include it in the interior of the house thanks to the colors that remind us of it, such as earth tones and green .To add them, use another must of this style such as rugs and cushions in earthy tones and natural fibers . The greens will come from the hand of another boho must: plants . These are nature in themselves and all sizes are welcome.Mixed but not crowded.The basis of the bohemian is eclecticism , so it is law to mix styles to decorate with it. In boho chic it is also mixed, but with a little more restraint, always without crowding the environment. Leave a neutral base in the room so that later you can play freely with textures, colors and ethnic patterns.Forget the rules.As we have said many times before, you have to be comfortable with the decoration of your own home. One of the best bases of the boho chic style is that you can forget about the decorative rules practically in their entirety and decorate with what really makes you feel good .Add personal pieces.To achieve this style you can use pieces of all kinds and all origins. It is perfect for adding flea market objects, decoration made by yourself , memories of your travels, restored furniture and special, eye-catching and bohemian objects such as an indoor swing .Bringing the chic .To differentiate the boho chic style from the pure bohemian, a more sophisticated touch is added to the rooms. Less furniture, less bright colors and more elegant pieces like a gold pendant lamp , a marble table or a velvet cushion . This way, the decoration will be more glamorous and will remain in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere.
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Tips for decorating a terrace and enjoying the outdoors
When we think about decorating our home, we do not limit ourselves only to the interior, but the exterior decoration is just as important . It is a fact that a terrace or garden with a good decoration are much more pleasant, and invite you to enjoy more of the outdoors at any time of the day. Simple tricks to decorate a terrace.For this reason, below we are going to give you a series of tips to decorate an outdoor terrace or garden that will allow you to make the most of outdoor stays.Comfortable furnitureThe first tip is to opt for comfortable furniture for the outside , since generally the terraces and gardens are used mainly to relax and enjoy. Therefore, we prioritize comfort over other qualities.The importance of lightingThe outside lighting is as important as inside , or even more. Without good lighting, it will be difficult to enjoy these areas at nightfall, which is why it is essential.Among the different options available, an outdoor led spotlight will provide light and help create a more welcoming and pleasant environment. In addition, they offer the added value that LED bulbs consume very little energy, making them cheaper.FloorsThe plants will enhance the decor of your terrace and give life , they are totally indispensable in any outdoor space. Of course, make sure you buy the ones that are valid for the elements and give them the maintenance they need, since otherwise they will spoil before you know it.Bright and cheerful colorsPossibly bright and cheerful colors are the best in outdoor areas , providing greater freshness and luminosity, and even improving your mood. Likewise, the colors in green, brown and blue tones will bring you closer to nature , being also very successful options.Artificial grassIf you don't like the soil you currently have on your terrace or garden, installing artificial grass will be a very successful idea . The advantages of artificial grass are innumerable, and it is that it can be installed on any surface easily, it offers excellent results and, in addition, it hardly requires maintenance, being able to sweep and scrub it to make it look like new.A barbecueFinally, if you have space available, install a barbecue . And there is nothing like a good meal to enjoy those outdoor celebrations. It will give you a leap in quality in the decoration and you will become the undisputed king of the hosts. As you can see, decorating a terrace can be simple, do you dare to enjoy the outdoors?
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3 DIY Ideas TO Style Your Walls
The decorated walls are an element used in interior decoration to highlight a specific part of the stay. These can take all the attention and be the focal point of the place. There are many ways to decorate walls but today we are going to see some that also require some work on our part. With these DIY you will get the wall of your dreams, but not without some effort. Do you dare to brighten up your walls?DIY for walls decorated with moldings.In this tutorial an already striking wall is accentuated by placing some moldings. With the black color it already captured the attention, but with the extra of the rectangular shapes it gains elegance and presence.For this DIY, the first thing to do is measure the wall and the size of the moldings well depending on the design we choose. With the measurements, cut the pieces (wooden or aluminum slats) that we need to create the chosen shape. Paint them and anchor them to the wall following the measurements. The secret is in the subway!DIY for walls decorated with cladding.What you want to achieve with this tutorial is a wall decorated with a ribbed or grooved effect. This way you gain texture and movement in the room. It helps you liven up any corner and give it a more modern and original air.For this you can use a 3D coating or create it yourself piece by piece. That depends on the desire you have, the money you want to spend and how handy you are. If you choose option number two, you must cut them to the desired size and stick one by one to the wall. You can spray paint them and add your favorite color to your best room. It seems difficult (and it is), but the result is worth it.DIY for walls decorated with geometric patterns.In this version of decorated walls, instead of using wallpaper to add geometric shapes to the space, they decided to create them themselves with wood. This type of drawing has been a trend since not long ago and gives a fun and different touch to the space.As always, the first thing is to have a design and make the appropriate measurements and marks. In this case, since they were going to paint everything, they also put the color samples on the wall to see how it would look, which we recommend. Then the cut-to-size wooden slats are placed and that's it! Your geometric wall is a reality.
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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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