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Starting on Inspiration folders

4/28/2015

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When starting on an interior design project, its a good idea to start gathering inspiration before even beginning the project! 

Take a few weeks to go around and look at all the inspiration you can find.

This does not mean dedicating yourself to a constant inspiration search, but more to be open to the inspiration around you.
Whether this be a trip to a museum to get color inspiration, going to the beach and gather your thoughts or buying magazines and cutting out the pictures which inspire you.


Create folders for each room or if you are just choosing a color scheme, group the pictures and photos in colors. 


Them put the things which you like the most on a mood board, slowly a color scheme or a certain style will take form, and you are closer to finding out the perfect fit for your project!

Have fun with it, and happy decorating!! 










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Decorating with colour! 

4/24/2015

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Decorating a space in terms of color is easy if you use the 60-30-10. 

Take a look at some rooms in magazines , you'll notice that the rooms you like the most are almost invariably divided into percentages of 60-30-10. Why this works is anybody's guess. Perhaps it is the human tendency to see an overall theme in the 60 percent hue, unifying the coloration. The 30 percent provides visual interest and the 10 percent, not unlike jewelry, provides that little spark of sparkle.

So, when decorating a particular room, divide the colors into percentages:
60% of a dominant color
30% of a secondary color
10% of an accent color


When you think about it, this color breakdown is similar to a man's business suit:
60% of the outfit's color is the slacks and jacket
30% of the outfit's color is the shirt
10% of the outfit's color is the tie


Translated to a room setting, it typically means:
60% of the room's color is the walls
30% of the room's color is the upholstery
10% of the room's color is, say, an accent piece or a floral arrangement


Choosing a Color Scheme

Trying to decide on the right color scheme for a room or an entire home can be difficult. You can simplify the process by using a color wheel and narrowing down your choices to two color schemes. There are more, of course, but these are the most effective and provide a great place to start.

Complementary Color Scheme
Complementary colors are across from each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, blue and yellow, or purple and orange. Rooms decorated with a complementary color scheme tend to provide a clear separation of colors and often are more formal and more visually challenging. Complementary color schemes should be used in the more formal areas of the home — for example, the living room or dining room.


Analogous Color Scheme
Analogous colors are next to each other on the color wheel, such as yellow and green, blue and violet, or red and orange. Rooms using an analogous color scheme typically are more causal, restful and muted in terms of coloration. This color scheme is best used in the more informal areas of the home. Family rooms, dens and bedrooms — places where you’re searching for rest and recovery from the day — look and "feel" great in analogous colors.


To help you choose a color scheme, look at the colors in the largest pattern in the room first, be it drapery, upholstery fabric, an Oriental rug or a large artwork. Then choose colors based upon that piece. This is much easier (and less expensive) than painting the walls a particular color and finding that absolutely nothing else on the planet, let alone in your room, will match it. In other words, if your favorite piece of art is red, black and gray, you can choose the gray to be 60 percent, the red to be 30 percent and the black to be the 10 percent — or the red could be the dominant color with the gray and black taking secondary and accent roles.

Happy Decorating


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Making a rental home, feel like home.

4/20/2015

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  • Home is sweet regardless whether you rent or own, and you need to love where you live.
  • Making a rental home feel like home can be challenging, but there are tips and tricks which can help you create smart ways to express your design savvy, in a rental abode, knowing that down the road, what you can't take with you is an expense you can't recoup. 

Don't hold off buying nice furniture

Don't fill the space with substandard furniture because you plan to own someday. Go ahead now and spend money on good quality furniture pieces you really like. Otherwise when you do buy, you may find yourself having to furnish a whole home because the pieces you bought in your 20s and 30s are falling apart. And that's stressful.

Do make nice with your landlord
A good relationship with your landlord, could make it possible to provide input on design choices when upgrades are made. You may be able to suggest a new faucet or sink or backsplash tile at a decent price that looks much better. Don't forget, your landlord wants the place to be rentable, too."

Don't wallpaper
You really don't want to invest in wallpaper, even if your landlord okays it. Wallpaper can be pricey, and you'll likely face the hassle of taking it down before you leave. If you're looking to make a statement, try removable wall decals or wall tattoos, which are available at most home decor stores in a variety of patterns and colours.

Do paint
A $30 gallon of paint creates a powerful mood in a space, and adding that it's also an affordable way to inject your own personality into an apartment. Note: Be prepared to prime your walls before you move out, and get permission before painting anything.

Don't invest serious money in structural features

Pouring money into permanent structural elements, including crown moulding, hardwood floors, counters, etc, in an apartment simply isn't wise. One exception: the joy of gleaming cherry kitchen cabinets, for example, may be worth the price if you are planning on living in the rental unit for many, many years to come.

Do try less expensive flooring options
Just can't stand the dated, filthy-looking hall linoleum? There are a number of affordable flooring options perfect for renters (get written permission from your landlord before embarking on any renovations). Carpet tiles provide a simple, comfy underfoot splash of personality. Water impervious woven vinyl floor covering called Bolon, cut to size, is great for bathrooms and kitchens. And so are peel-and-stick tiles, available at most major home improvement stores. Last but hardly least, rugs can cover up an ugly floor and help ground a room. Most rugs will transfer smoothly to any future living space, too.

Don't invest in built-ins
Every renter is desperate for storage. But built-ins are too costly, and impossible to take with you. You always have to think about what can go in a truck. Consider open shelving units, freestanding wardrobes or a piece of antique furniture that offers storage. And while you're at it, try to kill another bird (like an ugly structural feature such as kitchen cabinets, for example) with one stone: "Buy a basic pantry unit that you can paint to complement (or perhaps draw attention away from) your existing cabinets. Something idiosyncratic can become a focal point.

Do swap out lighting and hardware
Two smart rental design investments are lighting fixtures and cabinet hardware. Most apartments usually come with generic lights round ceiling fixtures with a screw cap. Swapping them out for a new or reclaimed antique fixture will change the whole look of a room. Put them on a dimmer while you're at it. Dimmers are great for changing the atmosphere of a room. Just hold on to the old fixtures and replace them when you go. The same goes for the old hardware (but if you can't source new ones that match the existing drill holes, don't bother).

Don't sacrifice your personal design style

Express your adventurous design personality in accessories. Panel curtains are perfect because they move easily into your next place, and you want to avoid window treatments that are measured to fit. And you just can't beat the presence of artwork, which is an investment you can take with you.

Happy decorating! 


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Starting Out

4/17/2015

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I moved to Sydney a little over a year ago, and have been a stay at home mum with my daughter - which don´t get me wrong is amazing! But, I miss getting out there and using my creative side working, because I really love to help create homes that people feel great in.


So, I decided to take the step and venture out into the world of small business and to create my first blog and company, offering interior design service. 

I am very excited and looking forward to build and develop my blog and company with exciting interior design project and interesting content, which can inspirer and hopefully catch your interest. 
 
My main idea was to start my company offering interior design help to renters, yes I rent too, and I know it´s hard to create that home feeling when you are restricted in what you can do. 


So, I hope you will follow me on this journey.  


Cheers Linda
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