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The start of movie and quilt season
With the cold, you feel much more like staying at home and enjoying family or couple activities . One of the most recommended for rainy afternoons and winter frosts is; Watch a movie on the couch, with a warm quilt or rug to increase the feeling of comfort that the home provides. If combined with some popcorn, the afternoon will be spectacular!If the video club was used before for this kind of movie afternoon, now everything is easier and with streaming platforms you can choose a movie without leaving home. Times have changed and make things much easier for us.But there are some details that never change, so we know that the film session will be more perfect if you combine it with a quilt ....
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How to decorate with cushions and not die trying
Cushions are very versatile elements that contribute a lot to the decoration of any home. They are in the rooms and in the living room, that is, in the most important areas of the house. That is why you have to know how to decorate with them and combine them without dying in the attempt and without it seems that you have gone to a flea market, bought the first thing that has fallen into your hands and left it in any way out there.There are people who seem to have a gift for this kind of thing and are able to see how the colors will look without having them together. Others, we are not so lucky and that is why we like to use the advice given by experts to be able to make combinations of cushions and colors without ending up falling into a meaningless hodgepodge.Sometimes by default, sometimes by excess it is easy not to succeed, but the good thing about the cushions is that the covers are easy to change and are not excessively expensive , so if something does not work we can always try again learning from the mistakes.Let's see the most used and recommended tricks by decorators to always succeed without having to complicate life too much. Useful tips that everyone can learn to drive to get beautiful and very useful combinations that will give a different air to the room or the living room.Play with three maximum tonesThe first question that arises has to do with color; some because they love colors and end up creating combinations that are pure psychedelia, others, because they exceed sobriety and end up with so bland results that they do not contribute too decoratively speaking.Playing with colors can be complicated if you are not used to decorating. Therefore, the advice that we recommend, is the best for those who start in this art, it is better to play with a maximum of three tones, since you are rarely wrong. The main tone will be the tone of the sofa or the bedspread (if the most meaningful color is stamped).If the sofa or the quilt are printed then it is best to bet on cushions that are either just matching or are plain. This will always be right. For example, in the case of a quilt the matching cushions with the same and other smooth in the main tone. This bet is safe and there is no margin for error.On the sofa, exactly the same, if the cover is printed, the cushions with the same pattern or with the main tone of the sofa but in plain. And if the cover is smooth, then you can always play with the printed cushions with the tone of the cover as the main color and even introduce other plain cushions in a third contrasting tone.Try mixing different shapes and texturesOne of the most frequent mistakes when trying to combine cushions is to buy them all in the same size and shape, usually square. However, cushions with different shapes : square, rectangular and even round, can be combined with each other and create attractive combinations that will make your sofa or your bed look much less corseted.On the sofa you can bet on large cushions for the sides, on which you can rest smaller ones. You can even place a narrower and elongated cushion in the central area that, in addition to being beautiful, will pick up the back area very well when sitting, making it more comfortable.In bed, you can play with two to two equal cushions to achieve a certain very attractive geometric effect. Decreasing sizes, placing the largest directly on the pillow and the smallest in the most remote area, also help create a very attractive aesthetic.As for the color, you can cross-combine, for example, the two largest in two different shades, one white and one black and do the same with the smaller ones. The little black would be next to the big white and vice versa, creating a nice cross effect.Finally, do not be afraid of beads, but always in the tone and to the appropriate extent . It is not bad that a cushion has some stones, but if these are a color that does not stick, they will not be a success but a very big failure. Therefore, have the same criteria for the beads as for the prints and choose their colors following the same rules.As for the glitters, they are fashionable and perfectly admissible, but without exceeding you so that they do not look overloaded or even a bit overdone.
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Decorate your living room to receive winter through the big door
The cold is a real sensation that also has a certain psychological component. Many people can not see snow images without feeling chills, on the other hand, there are people who feel cold when entering a room that was initially.For these reasons and many others, we advise you to use the decoration of the space to convey warmth .Elements such as cushions, decorate making the sofa look more attractive, in addition, if the covers are warm, just watching the sofa will feel a pleasant sensation of heat.There are other elements that reinforce this type of sensations, and there are even certain decorative components, which help to make your rooms look more cozy and pleasant highlighting their warmth. Let's discover some!1. Decorative plaidsThe plaids are so tied to the winter and woolen socks or thermal shirts. It is these elements that should not exist should be invented because they solve all kinds of situations and make it more pleasant to fight the cold.Plaids are, first of all, a decorative element. Just seeing them on the sofa gives it elegance that brings a warm touch to the room , this becomes a fundamental detail. Seeing a sofa with a plaid sliding from the backrest to the seat, invites you to sit and snuggle in the heat of the complement.The plaid is also a useful and practical element of heat in the home . You can put it on your legs, throw it on your shoulders or curl up with it to watch TV when it's cold. Even if you have heating, you will appreciate that nice touch of warmth.2. Multipurpose quilts for warm napsThe plaids are very good to cover up a bit watching TV, but there is nothing better than a fluffy quilt to take a good nap . And if the blanket is both decorative and beautiful, why hide it when she has just fallen asleep? It can be on one arm of the sofa, hanging slightly outwards, or it can be folded in some corner so that it looks unhindered.These quilts available in easily combinable colors , such as warm yellows or cool blue and has a price that makes it even more attractive. Take a look and be seduced by its softness and its great warmth . In addition to using it for your naps it is ideal if you have a guest who will sleep on the sofa.3. Heating proof plantsPlants are one of the most used decorative elements . When they are natural they give the room a very special touch. But the problem of indoor plants usually comes from the hand of heating, since it dries the environment and creates an atmosphere that not all plants are capable of withstanding.The plants of the palm family, especially those with very narrow leaves, ficus or cactus are the most resistant indoor plants. Also some varieties of hanging plants such as potos may be valid for heated homes.Try to place the plants away from the radiators and keep the soil with the recommended humidity levels . Being plants accustomed to desert climates, they are very hard and resistant and usually need very little care while being very decorative and beautiful.4....
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Ideas to get the perfect Christmas decoration at home
With the arrival of Christmas , the house is filled with lights, tinsel, Christmas trees, gifts ... A world full of hope for those who like to take care of the details.When choosing Christmas decoration for our house, we can opt for the traditional one, for a more chic one, for the Scandinavian one and, ultimately, for an endless variety of styles. Todays blog brings us some ideas that we find in houses with the best Christmas decoration . Let them inspire you! Christmas details that fall in loveWhen we talk about Christmas decoration, we don't have to refer to the traditional Christmas tree , or the balls, or the stars in the window. And we can also decorate our house in a much more minimalist way, without losing the charm of Christmas. We can bet on whites, grays and golds, very light furniture and small details in these colors that will give a sophisticated and very elegant touch to our living room. Create our own Christmas cornerChoose some tree trunks, place them on the floor and decorate an old table or the table we have in the hall with plants, Christmas balls and candles . We will get a Christmas corner of the most authentic and natural, without the need to flood our house of ornaments. A very minimalist treeBecause simplicity is often good taste, we can bet on a Christmas tree of the most minimalist. We talk about a simple tree with simple branches. To install it you only need to have a corner and choose the simplest Christmas decorations to hang them from the branches . A bet for houses with a lot of style or with few square meters. A room full of ChristmasA classic that also fails is the traditional Christmas tree: large, leafy and full of balls, ornaments and bows. If we want a beautiful decoration in this style, we can for the same color range: reds and whites, golds and pinks, grays and greens ... The key is to maintain the same colors throughout the Christmas decoration of the home. Light up christmasThis dining room has a special charm thanks to the lighting: small garlands of stars that hang from the ceiling and crown the main table. An indirect, subtle and magical lighting that will allow us to celebrate family lunches and dinners with a delicious atmosphere. Dreaming about Santa ClausAn authentic bedroom that invites you to dream about Santa Claus is the proposal we bring you. White paint walls, rustic windows and Christmas garlands . In textiles, bet on the classic tones of Christmas: green and red, which without being strident, give the perfect touch to the bedroom. Enjoy the heat of ChristmasIf the house has a fireplace, it is the perfect time to decorate it. At Christmas, the fireplaces take center stage and there are many ways to give them a personal touch . The one we propose is a traditional bet without lacking charm: a green crown, stars, twigs and candles combine perfectly with white tones and with socks that invite Santa to bring many gifts ... Gifts with a lot of styleWhen it comes to wrapping gifts, we can also take care of the details and choose a wrapping paper that already invites to Christmas. There are many options, but this has caught our attention because it is handmade and the drawing, minimalist and delicate, offers us a snowy Christmas landscape . Lovely, right?
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Current classic style: how to survive fashions
One of the great advantages of classical environments is that they are timeless. They have passed the test of time and work in a current space with the elegance that only gives the experience.The current classic style conveys tradition. In addition, it is harmonic because it perfectly combines the best of the past and present .By definition, a classic is one that has managed to survive its time to become a reference for later generations.Cozy spacesClassic interiors are not governed by fashion , so they are not in danger of becoming obsolete. The key to succeed with this style is to achieve a timeless, but not outdated environment.In this way, it is possible to mix period pieces with modern elements . The use of new technologies is not ruled out, but they only appear in their rightful place.Current classic style. Detail to detailAll the elements that integrate a classic decoration are finely worked and elaborated with excellent quality materials : large fall fabrics, handmade carpets , noble woods ...You run away from stridencies in the color scheme . The most striking touches are reserved for small decorative elements.Light colors are used for the coatings , including the entire range of cakes. These are combined with strong colors, among which garnet, greens, dark reds and browns stand out.Cheerful prints are also frequently used but without falling into stridency, such as the cretons that give the environment a stately air. Other options to choose from are: jacquard , chenille, velvet and linen.Well worked furnitureFurniture is decisive in the configuration of a classic interior . We will detail the main features that you should take into account when choosing them.The classic furniture is distinguished by the quality of its wood, as well as its finishes and details . The furniture features: punched or sculpted legs, carved surfaces and inlaid marquetry.Much of the furniture is traditionally designed , true classics of the home such as the chord sofa or the armchair. It is highly recommended to update them with upholstery of current colors.Highlights are the auxiliary furniture made of wood and ceramics , along with other materials such as forging, porcelain and glass. Furniture with decorative functions such as the buffet, the showcase and the dressing table are also used.Natural furniture is combined with authentic pieces or reproductions of the main period styles , bringing great elegance to the environment.Current classic style. Premium MaterialsWood is the main material of classic spaces. There are predominantly noble woods, among which walnut, mahogany, cherry and oak stand out . They are frequently presented with wax finishes.Marble is also one of the preferred materials since it prints an air of luxury and refinement. It is used to cover the floors of any room and as a wall covering in the bathroom.The skin is key when it comes to recreating this style . It is frequently used to upholster sofas, armchairs or coffee tables. It can also appear as a covering on the walls or as upholstery of the headboard of the bed.Let's go to the most delicate accessoriesDetails and accessories have a leading role. To achieve a refined atmosphere, these decorative elements must be delicate and elegant .Art objects, such as sculptures and paintings, mainly figurative, are very common . Do not hesitate to place them in any corner of your home, they will always give a good result.Mirrors , chandeliers and decorative lamps are usually placed , all arranged in a harmonious and moderate way so that stridence is not created in the room. Fine porcelain pieces are also very typical in the classical style , preferably if they are authentic period works, such as the exquisite vases of the Chinese classical dynasties.You must bear in mind that this style admits very well the big and heavy draperies and all the accessories that accompany them: carved bars, clamps, borlones, special rails ...Decorate with carpetsDid you know that decorating this style with carpets is an almost mandatory option? Let me tell you that the carpets that we recommend you use are wool and silk .Oriental rugs are particularly valued for their beauty and perfect finish , among which the Persians stand out. Turks , Indians and Caucasians are also highly appreciated .Do not think twice, if you identify with the current classic style, put into practice the keys that we have given you. You will not fail!
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How to use textures in interior design
In interior design we use what is known as visual weight. An effect without which the rooms seem flat. To gain this visual weight, what is done is to use textures that combine the contrast and depth needed to create accents.Any interior design is well below the professional level when it does not have a texture scheme designed so that the decoration is balanced, nor is it too predictable or staged. Texture is the sensation produced by how things feel through our senses .Using textures is the art of mixing rough and soft. Although it may be a tactile effect, it is actually a visual effect . In fact, using the texture correctly goes far beyond mixing materials. Elements such as light or layering are some of the tricks that help us use textures fluently.Layer overlayIn decoration, rich and deep-filled schemes have their key in the creation of multiple layers . It is about the textures being spoken and combined between them. Regardless of the elements that we will include to use the textures, they must create contrast with each other.As an example we can mention the impact produced by the glass of the base of a table lamp with the leather of some old books placed next to it. The contrast of a polished granite fireplace with a fluffy carpet at its feet .The walls are always a good framework to use textures. The different treatments that we can give to a wall so that they are multidimensional , even, the correct placement of paintings and works of art in them can give us this effect.How to use textures with fabricsUndoubtedly, some of the best sources for texture in the decoration of a space are fabrics . Its use provides the necessary balance to a room lacking texture and contrast .We can create texture by combining the colors of textiles, but we especially like the use of different materials with fabrics in the same tones . This creates depth and texture in a simple way and with spectacular results.When we talk about giving texture through fabrics, we should not limit ourselves exclusively to sofas and cushions. All the fabrics of the room must participate in the texture game . This includes curtains, carpets, upholstery and lampshades.The combination of linens with velvets, long-haired wool with shiny silks or faux fur is always a success. The tendency to use the same type of fabric throughout the room is a very common mistake in decoration. Being daring and not being afraid of contrasts is a guarantee to use textures correctly.Textured furnitureThe furniture provides us with a great opportunity to add texture to a room. The contrast of a marble or glass table, smooth and cold, on rattan or wool rugs immediately creates texture in a dining room.Coordinating a sofa and an armchair in color, but with different fabrics , is another way to achieve this effect. A coffee table without defined borders, located in a room with simple lines, is another example of how to use textures in a professional manner.Textured accessoriesOur favorites They provide us with the possibility of adding texture to a space without having to plan it in excess. They also give us the opportunity to add texture in rooms that are already decorated, but that are somewhat flat and without contrasts.The trick in this case is not to overdo it. We will not add too many accessories or make a parade of textures throughout the room. Choose only some that produce the opposite effect to the area of the room where you are going to place them.We can play with the glass of vases, mirrors and items such as trays, sofa blankets, cushions, lamps and plants . These decorative elements easily provide us with the contrast of textures. The trick is to choose them in the materials and finishes that we do not already have in the room.Lighting: knowing how to use texturesThe lighting is usually one of the great forgotten when decorating our house. Interior designers always include the lighting scheme of their projects, but at a non-professional level, this is often forgotten.It is the light of the room that will add the most in the form of a visual character. Warm white light brings softness to a space, while cold white light adds hardness. On these two bases of the lights, you have to plan their location .Playing with direct and indirect lights is the best way to finish adding texture through lighting . Converting dark corners into reading centers with an appropriate floor lamp or table, or illuminating the pictures on the wall, are always successful when using textures intelligently.
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How to get the British cottage style at home
Do you feel inspired by the great English country houses and their wonderful and warm decoration? Today we tell you all the keys to achieve this aesthetic.We are going to know today a style that is all yearning, romanticism and good taste. The British Cottage style is a classic of interior design. Full of nostalgia and sensitivity, this is the decoration that transports us to the softness, colors and smells of the picturesque hills of the English countryside.A style that creates dream houses, worthy of the best novels . This is an aesthetic that we love, but it is also one of the most complicated to solve. A style that does not need a house in the country. Even a small apartment can be converted to the magic of a pure British cottage style .To achieve the wonderful feeling of warmth and comfort of this style, it will be enough to correctly complement its key elements , such as fabrics, colors, carpets, furniture and decorative accessories that characterize it. We give you all the clues.British cottage style colorsWe opt for light colors for this decorative style. Its romantic, nostalgic and delicate touch does not admit too many dark colors.Pastel, white or raw tones and even creamy beige are the tones that combine and highlight the floral patterns so characteristic of this look . As an accent, a small touch of some darker tone can be added, but very carefully.The furniture is painted in these pastel colors or we can even soften the wooden furniture that we don't want to color. The green tones can not be missing in this style, although our advice is that they are added within the patterns, in the form of branches or leaves. It also supports natural green plants.Textile layers and layersThis is one of the styles that uses more combination of fabrics. The fabrics in the British cottage are the real protagonists. Printed fabrics and pastel colors are the flag on which all this aesthetics is based.Flowers are the main theme and with them you can let your imagination fly , because they are not limited only to upholsteries. Floral prints are welcome in the cottage style on sofas, curtains or cushions. But they also have a privileged place at the bottom of the showcases, the lampshades and even on the walls.The trick is to choose them well and not overload the stay . Combine it with simple pieces in plain colors so that competition for attention is not created. The combination of floral patterned fabrics gives an instant home environment.Lots and lots of booksIn the British cottage you can not miss the corners of reading . It doesn't matter if we are decorating the living room or the bedroom. Books and the English countryside have always gone hand in hand. These types of houses become true centers of retreat and introspection.Recover your old bookcase with a good paint hand, place a comfortable armchair upholstered with flowers , a footrest, many matching cushions, a small table with a large lamp and fill it with books. And there you have your British cottage style reading corner .Also stack the books on the coffee tables in the living room or even give them a large round table to stack them all and that they are always available. Old books will always be in sight and are another of the jewels of these romantic spaces, especially those with worn leather covers.Flowers and more flowersWhen we talk about flowers in the British cottage style, we can't just keep upholstery. These houses are full of natural floral arrangements everywhere . Lavender, violets, thyme and sage are elements with which to fill the beautiful ceramic vases of the countryside houses.Make sure you have flowers on the coffee table , side tables and sideboards. This style also allows us to add vintage elements almost without limit . Rocking chairs, cages full of plants and old porcelain pieces. Mix them with the books and don't forget to add some tray to serve the tea.
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Some valuable keys of Feng Shui in decoration
The meaning of Feng Shui is "wind and water", and its mission is to balance the elements that make up the decoration of a space to create houses in harmony, where vital energy circulates correctly and does not escape or transform.The Feng Shui is an ancient art that is applied in decoration and basically constitutes a spiral in constant rotation. Each of the turns of this spiral arises from the previous one. The first round of the Feng Shui spiral in decoration would be "to organize your outer world to develop your inner world ", the second would be "to organize your outer space to enhance your inner world" ... and so on.The premise of the art of Feng Shui is that all places influence our lives. It is a wonderful philosophy that deals with the relationships between the visible and invisible forces of our world . In Feng Shui , the hall, for example, is associated with the fire element and is the perfect place to express and display art.The light and ventilation of Feng Shui in decorationWe start with the basics. The light in Feng Shui has a preferential place. This art requires that the rooms receive a lighting, preferably exterior, perfect . In Feng Shui we do not find any furniture or decorative element that hinders the entry of light. No objects are positioned in front of the windows and avoid leaving corners without lighting.The good ventilation of a house is as important or more than the light in Feng Shui . Keeping the rooms aired regularly prevents accumulated energies from stalling in them . It should be ventilated often. Pay special attention to opening windows while cleaning and after a shower or hot water bath.The bathroomsThere is a very old popular belief within Feng Shui that says that bathrooms are the focus of economic problems in a home. This art considers that the pipes are one of the channels that drain the vital energy , and with it, the resources also go away.It is very important in Feng Shui to keep the drains covered while they are not being used. The toilet lid must always be closed, as well as the entrance door. This approach holds that all drains can quickly remove Chi from the house if you are not careful with this.The predominant element in the bathrooms is water, and it must be balanced with the fire element and the earth element . For this, we can include in the bathroom decoration toilet supplies made of clay or wood; also scented candles and plants.The Feng Shui in decoration stairsThe stairs are one of the most complicated points of a house in terms of energy. The Feng Shui considers as "cascades" to lead the life energy too quickly from one floor to the other .Especially complex are the stairs that lead to an exit door. They originate circuits through which the vital energy escapes from the house . It is necessary to compensate them. The longer and steeper they are, the more care will be taken.A widely used strategy in Feng Shui is to place a large mirror in front of the stairs . The mirror reflection "hunts" symbolically the energy that escapes and projects it back to the upper floor.If at the top of the staircase has a bathroom, the power circuit can be reset by placing beside the door of the toilet, as Front possible the ladder, some furniture low, beige or neutral and placed above he some composition of bromeliad type plants .Water elementA house organized under the guidelines of Feng Shui must have the water element. Ideally, install a decorative fountain, where water flows . If this is not possible, it can be replaced by a picture with images of water, marine or any element that symbolizes it. Crystal decorative elements also symbolize water.Bed locationThe basic rule of Feng Shui for the location of the bed is that from it you can see it enters the room, but avoiding that the door is just in front . If it were, just place some element between the door and the bed. We serve some foot of bed, a trunk or other furniture that makes the times.The Feng Shui does not like too many mirrors in the bedroom. The mirrors activate the energies of the bedroom and interfere with sleep , causing agitation and insomnia. The bigger and closer to the bed, the more it will affect the quality of sleep.As for orientation, there is a widespread idea that it should be oriented to the north, but this is not really so. In Feng Shui , different orientations of the bed also have different benefits .Sleeping with the head facing north reinforces health and vitality . If you sleep with your head facing south, it promotes intuition , stimulates dreams and memory. The orientation towards the west decreases the vital rhythms with what is beneficial in stressful situations. On the contrary, an orientation towards the east has a tendency to accelerate life, which is very beneficial to overcome laziness.
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How to decorate shared rooms
Do you think if we help you decorate shared rooms? We promise that kids will love it.Sharing a bedroom with your brother or sister is something that almost everyone has been through. But this time we are going to give you several tips on how to decorate shared rooms so you can make the most of the space while creating your own corners that make them feel good. When we set ourselves the task of dividing spaces, it can be for several reasons. Either you have to assign different areas to each brother so that each one has their own space, or that you divide the bedroom into areas with different purposes: a study area, a playground, and one more for rest . Anyway, today we are going to give you a lot of ideas on how to decorate the shared rooms.One room and several childrenWhen we talk about sharing a room with siblings , it is not always easy. The ages, tastes and habits of each can collide with those of the other.Hence it is so important to delimit each other's space very well of them and try, as far as possible, to have their own personality.You can paint each wall a color, use posters of your favorite characters and dress their beds with the tones they like best. It's about feeling like they own that space and that they are reflected in it.Divide and conquer: decorate shared roomsAn idea to separate environments in a children's room is to place a shelf that does its decorative function , storage function, and that delimits spaces very well. Without a doubt it is a most practical and functional solution, since you will kill several birds with one stone.If the bedroom is very small and does not fit a piece of furniture, you can also use a curtain fabric that separates when necessary, but remains open during the long afternoons of games .Now, if you have enough space, the best solution would be to place sliding doors along the bedroom. It is the same function of the curtains, but they give much more privacy and change the aesthetics of the environment completely. This is the most expensive alternative, but there are also a lot of variants that can be adjusted to different budgets .A little order when decorating shared roomsWe always talk to you about the importance of order, and even more so when there are several people who will live in the same environment. When it comes to children, no effort is over when talking about organization .We advise you to get the best accessories for cabinets, boxes with wheels, baskets, colored containers for your toys ... everything that can help you with this capital task .Do not forget, if you make it easy and make it attractive, it is easy for children to also collaborate in household chores . Decorate multipurpose shared roomsAs we said before, you may also need to divide the room to delimit the study area very well , regardless of the children who share it.In this case, the tips mentioned above may be useful; although you can use some tips extra like the ones we give you below.Study zoneYou have an article in which we tell you everything a study room should have so that it favors the concentration and creativity of the little ones. Basically, you need to create a quiet environment, without distractions, but that encourages their desire to learn and make them feel comfortable.Depending on the ages, you can place some puffs so that not everything has to be done on the desktop . And if we talk about divisions, a slate wall would be ideal for them to have where to aim, do their calculations or draw.Game's zoneHere comes the playful part, and this should leave enough space to give free rein to your imagination , but you must also provide them with the tools so they can be organized. Look at these ideas to keep your toys tidy .We suggest that you put a carpet with fun motifs in the area you want to leave for your games , and that there are containers, trunks and boxes so that everything stays stored later.As you can see, decorating shared rooms is not so complicated if you take into account their tastes and some basic rules of order and privacy.
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Prepare a beautiful guest room
We have prepared for you the best guest rooms so that your family and friends feel at home. Watch out! Because they may not want to leave there anymore.Opening our doors to family and friends is always a joy. If we also prepare a guest room, we pamper them, we make them feel comfortable and with their own space, the experience is always much more pleasant for everyone and will make them come back often.Think about who you are going to invite, because with these magnificent tricks and ideas you may not have the house again for yourself. Take a look at the room you want to dedicate for this task and decide the style you want to give it .Make sure you don't give this space any other utility . Nothing to accumulate junk, use as an ironing room, as a gym or share it with the study or work area.If you are going to use that room as a guest room, it must be for this use. In this way, you will avoid uncomfortable cleaning and relocation of junk at the last minute.Use only the best for the guest roomThere is nothing uglier and lacking in style than composing the guest room with the junk left over at home. Even if you are thinking of recycling some of your old furniture for use in this space, be sure to paint and restore them so that they are part of the wonderful set that this room deserves.The beds should be comfortable and cozy. Choose mattresses that seek the rest of your guests . Remember that they need space for your clothes.This includes a closet closet and a piece with drawers, bedside tables and a chest at the foot of the bed, or at least one standing clothes rack where to put the clothes of the day.The advice of not using the guest room for another purpose includes closets. It is very tempting to place the clothes of other seasons in the empty closets of the guest room, but this will only lead to more complications later.The cabinets must be empty, clean and scented . The only thing that should be inside the closet or drawers will be the bedding, several blankets and some extra pillows.All accessoriesA guest room is the perfect opportunity to display all our creative arts in interior decoration . Put yourself in the place of your guests. You will need beautiful lamps on the night tables . Curtains are another element that you should not leave at random.Ideally, combine a set of thick curtains with some type of curtain or lighter curtain. In this way, your guests can use the room at any time and the light will always be the one they choose or need for their rest.You probably have guests at any time of the year. For this reason, it is important that you also ensure that the temperature will always be ideal .The heating must work properly, and for the hottest months, if air conditioning is not available, the guest room must be equipped with a ceiling or column fan system.Special touches in a guest roomDo not forget to place a good dressing mirror, a dressing area and, if you have enough room, add a nice reading corner. Do not skimp, place books, a good armchair, fresh flowers and toiletries . Think of the smallest but essential details.Your guests do not like to bother asking for things. Add a couple of towel sets , an alarm clock, a wastebasket, a nice napkin, if the bedroom is en suite and has its own bathroom, make sure there is absolutely nothing missing.BeddingEverything in this room will say a lot about you, your tastes, your hospitality and your good work. And the best element to start pampering your guests is the bedding . Sheets, duvet and pillows should be new and exclusively for this bedroom .In specialty stores there are endless bedding to choose from. Our advice is that with the sheets you decide on something blank and of good quality . Although it seems that white is a dirtier color, it is also true that it is the easiest to wash and the only one that allows disinfection with bleach.Like a hotel roomKeep it always clean and ironed. You must have several games ready at all times. Add to the bed all the pillows and items that you would add to yours .The colors we will use in the guest room will depend on your tastes, although our advice is to decorate it in neutral tones: beige , creams or stone gray .A guest room will be classic, luxurious, elegant and without stripes of color. Ideally, follow the boutique hotel style that has many of the keys you need for a space like this.Do not place photos or personal collections. Your personality will reflect it in good taste, but the stay must be somewhat impersonal to not make your guests feel that they are invading your private space.
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How to create a fantastic bedroom in neutral tones
When we talk about neutral tones in interior design, we basically refer to a term that means no color. Natural tones that move away from bright and striking colors. It is a color palette that inspires balance and peace . Therefore, a bedroom in neutral tones is always a good idea.In addition, they are rabidly fashionable, and they will be for a long time. All rooms in the house benefit from a decoration in neutral tones, but, perhaps, the bedroom is the ideal place to recreate this sense of balance that is so necessary to recover when we get home to rest.A bedroom in neutral tones provides nights of restful sleep and adds a plus of recollection and serenity. But what are the tones that we can use to decorate a bedroom in neutral tones?Let's get away from the classic vanilla color on the walls, which has been forced into bedrooms for years. The palette of neutral tones is very wide, and offers us many shades to play and combine perfectly . There are many surfaces in a bedroom where we can apply our neutral tones in different grades and shapes. Let's see it.We start on the groundGenerally, the floors of a bedroom can easily be found already in some neutral tone. The wooden floors or tiles in neutral colors (ivory colored earth) , serve as a basis to begin our bedroom decor in neutral tones.It is for this reason that we will begin adding pieces from the ground to gradually work upwards . Some carpets warm and comfortable are a must in any bedroom. And for us the first opportunity to add a neutral tone to our design.Natural fiber carpets, such as jute or sisal, are perfect. If what is intended is to get a better feeling of quality and coat, we will choose cotton rugs in soft stone or gray tones, taupes , or even white, beige or cream tones .Discreet colors but of great power. We can opt for small side carpets, although the greatest impact is provided by large carpets partly covered by the bed . Even carpets in neutral tones make a difference.The walls of a bedroom in neutral tonesBased on our floor in neutral tones we can start working the walls. We will start by observing all the architectural elements of the room: baseboards, cornices or architraves.The roof beams are also part of this second phase , as the roofs of the walls always consider in interior decoration.We will plan a color scheme, and decide how many shades to use and where. Using more than one neutral tone, in the same or different range, adds depth to the space and gives it a strong character. Remember to include the ceiling in this color scheme , do not systematically condemn it to the traditional white tone.The furniture of neutral tonesThe furniture provides us with a source of inspiration and exploration of varied forms and materials . The wooden ones are perfect for a bedroom in neutral tones, but through painting we can achieve the same effect on other types of furniture.Mirrors are other magnificent resources for a bedroom in neutral tones . We will see them both on walls and on furniture surfaces. Mirror bedside tables, even storage furniture, dressers and auxiliary mirror furniture are perfect for this type of decoration.Fabrics for a bedroom in neutral tonesThe textiles are the major players in the bedroom. It is one of the areas of the house that we will find more surfaces covered with fabrics . Therefore, curtains, quilts, blankets and pillows and all upholsteries offer us new opportunities to continue adding neutral tones.We must also remember that it is the textiles of a room that give us greater and better options to play with textures . The different textures add visual richness, and make a space interesting.Mix different textures, such as satin and silks, with luxurious velvets or mohair . Imitation skins are also another good resource for our bedroom in neutral tones.
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