Decorating

What do Rooms in Your House Say?

December 7, 2017

As you walk through your home, what does each room say? Does your interior design and color scheme mirror a specific mood; is the kitchen clean and efficient, living room relaxing and inviting, bedroom a warm, enticing retreat?

Is your home decorating theme oriented: hacienda, country, modern, southwestern, Victorian, contemporary, elaborate, or simple? Is there an interesting mixture of the past and present? Or, are furnishings and room design tossed together haphazardly, without any real thought?

If your answer to the question is the later, don't fret. You can create just the right mood in each room of your house, using color, light, the right furnishing style, and room accents.

Gone are the days of ornate styles and keeping up with the Joneses by acquiring the biggest and best. Today's basic interior design tip is that "more is less." This is because home decorating is all about creating a tranquil atmosphere, with focus on simplicity and functionality.

Comfort, relaxation, and continuity are key elements in the current interior design trend. Uncluttered areas, open spaces. Whether a sedating, distraction free, or stimulating environment. Use colors, textures, and select home accessories to create the mood. And aroma therapy oil can be used to compliment the atmosphere in almost any room of the house.

Avoid stuffing rooms with multi pieces of furniture. Integrate the discreet euphony of a ticking clock, water sounds and visual appeal of an aquarium, or splashing sounds created by a wall or floor fountain; inviting and soothing at the same time.

Give master bedroom design spa-like appeal, while reflecting the personality of the individual: sitting areas for reading, listening to music, or de-stressing, water therapy and aromatherapy, controlled lighting. Wall colors can be understated, clean and warm. Try a bench at the foot of the bed with a lap throw in a bright design or color to add interest. What about a feather bed topper for maximum soft-as-a-cloud comfort. Or wispy window features over sleek-style cell shades that diffuse light.

Another interior design tip is to be flexible when it comes to room use. Office space can also be libraries conducive to reading, studying, and research; guest rooms can double as craft, sewing, and activity rooms.

A popular decorating trend is subtle and neutral yet adding in home accents to add color and interest. Dens, dining rooms, and offices especially can sport deeper, more vibrant colors; walls can be saturated with accents.

Today s trend in interior design not only leans more towards the clean and simple, but the natural as well. With a distinct interest in discovering interior design alternatives that are more earth-friendly, today s lifestyle trends are also more environmentally minded. Natural products are being used to create pure simplicity, and a serene environment. Many of La Fuente Imports are created with recycled materials that fit right into this trend!

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