Home decorating requires taste as well as style, for style is how decorators express their ideas. It is sometimes confusing to combine the two. In this discussion I'll cover ceramic lamps, to help decorators create a visual style that others will remember.
It is my privilege to invite you to try ceramic lamps which will add style to your decorating and can be quite inexpensive, when compared to the price of other lamps.
Once I was perfectly contented with any lamp in decorating, but then it dawned on me that lamps should add to the feel of a room's decorations. You may experiment with any type of lamp you like, but a ceramic table lamp will be treasured forever, because the style will make any room feel cozy and inviting.
These lamps were first created in China, and now they can be found in every part of the world. The reason these lamps are so popular is because they are durable and of high quality, just the style will make them a sweet deal but they are also made from materials that can be molded and mass-produced, which is why they come with an inexpensive price tag.
Understand however, ceramic lamps are just about as elite edition as any produced, some have very complicated artworks that are crafted by hand, but are more expensive. These table lamps are made from clay and there are several methods used to create them, by turning on a potter's wheel, by hand, rolled, or molded.
Get to the bottom of it, there are many styles and designs available and that is why you'll sure to find one for any scheme you choose. These lamps are versatile they are the choice for many homes, hotel rooms, offices, or anywhere table lamps are necessary. And because of the high cost of redecorating it is logical to avoid the higher prices of many other lamps, but with ceramic lamps decorators can have lights for each room at an affordable price.
Suppose you have a scheme for sports in mind and you would like a lamp to match, it will not be a problem with a ceramic lamp. No matter what idea you have you'll find a lamp to match your scheme.
Two shapes of lampshades used to give stylish looks to these lamps are, conical and drum. Usually conical shades are wide at the bottom and gets smaller towards the top. These shades are usually made from linen spread over plastic, also muslin and silk look beautiful too. Bamboo is also used to create a distinct look for these lamps; plus it is easy to clean and more durable than other materials.
This product will impress your guests and with the features of these lamps they'll add complexity and appeal to your home decor. You'll get a good quality product at a low price with these decorative lamps.
As we all know fashion goes and comes, but these lamps are made from materials like ceramic, stones, marble, and other natural materials that make the style eternal. For what's important is that when we decorate we express our ideas, and the natural materials used add the sentiments for nature, plus nostalgia.
We have just had a discussion on ceramic lamps and style, with unique features they will express your point of view. Plus if you'll like to save a dollar how these lamps may be a bargain. Now that you have a fresh idea for style, I hope you take the magic and make your decorating dreams come true immediately. I look forward to more discussions with you on home decor in the future, be sure to look for articles by me on this exciting topic.
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Give Your Kitchen The Beauty Of A Tuscan Scheme
Because beauty is eternal it is often diffcult to capture this element when decorating, and that is why home decorators need many ideas. To capture this essential prospective decorators need a mode, standards, plus displine in decorating. In this discussion I will cover how to make your kitchen beautiful with a Tuscan scheme.
Beauty is seen in decorating with the eyes of love. For decorating is an expression of who we are, for example the Italian countryside, the rustic farmhouse villas, lovely Italian art, plus the flawless hand painted ceramics of Tuscany; all inspired the Tuscan scheme.
Your kitchen needs beauty as well as bread, a Tuscan kitchen is perfect for preparing food to give strength to the body and soul. If you would like to decorate your kitchen to give it the feel of a cozy-cottage, then this scheme of decorating will be perfect.
The idea is to give your walls an old-world look by using a faux painting technique. To begin paint the walls a bright base color, choose butterscotch or butter yellow. Next to make your wall look faded in some spots sponge on a deeper shade.
To truly express the rustic roughness characteristic of a country kitchen in Tuscany, texturize your walls using a joint compound mixed with paint. Then by "pouncing" the mixture onto your walls they will take on the beauty of your scheme. If you're not familiar with this technique there are books and internet sites available to give directions.
Beauty requires confidence, you may love this scheme but to get the elements correct focus on the color choices:
* The ideal colors for a Tuscan kitchen are warm earthy colors that adds a rustic feeling to your kitchen. Colors you should choose include golden yellows, terracottas and burnt orange, then mix these with browns and burgundy, or go for olive greens, plus Mediterranean style sea-blues. Stay away from very fresh, bright or pastel tones, the idea is to choose a muted or weathered looking tone.
* For harmony with the scheme apply paints to walls which are textured and not smooth.
* If your walls are smooth try these ideas to create the desired texture, add rough plastering as a base for your paint, try textured paints, such as a suede effect paint, add builder's sand to your paint, use a faux paint finish, or try a cracked antique plaster.
* To embrace the beauty of this scheme it is important to use natural materials. Incorporate stone,slate, granite, marble, or limestone for they are perfect for counter tops in the Tuscan kitchen, create the effect with faux painting techniques. Also consider these materials for the flooring, or create a slightly distressed wooden floorboard.
* For the essence of this style Mosaics and colored tiles are the choice, use the warm colors of this scheme on table tops, counter tops, splash backs, or even flooring.
* It is ideal to use picture tiles with a Tuscan theme, for a similar appearance will give harmony to your decorating scheme. Try a mural on your oven's splash back, a view of a village landscape, vineyards,or rustic farmhouses.
* To capture the beauty of this scheme the furnishing used should be rustic, and old-fashioned in feel, you should look for pieces of chunky wood furniture, with a distressed finish, or with chipped and old paint. Be sure to check for second-hand pieces to use at a discount price.
* To get a distressed finish, try rubbing wax at different places on your wood, ideally when you paint the furniture, the paint will not stick properly. After the paint is dry, use sandpaper to create an aged, distressed effect by rubbing the paint, especially around the corner and edges where the furniture would wear naturally. Also try to undercoat with a contrasting color paint, then rub down the top coat to show some of the contrasting color.
* Another place to paint is the cabinet doors. Choose a strong contrasting color to give character to the scheme. Colors like deep reds and bright forest greens are choice colors on cupboard doors. At your local hardware store purchase pulls and handles for your cabinet doors and drawer fronts, ideally heavy, burnished metal or ceramic knobs will add the finishing touch.
* Accesssories should be ceramics and terracotta, and should include rustic style pottery bowls, pitchers and jars. Also include decorative bottles and jars, filled with speciality oils, or preserved peppers, plus olives and citrus fruits. Use strings of garlic, or hang small bunches of scented herbs. As the dominant theme position grapes and grapevines over the doorways, or around the cupboards.
* Be sure to mix in a lot of wrought iron-in furniture, or accessories like candelabras and wall sconces. Wrought iron can also be used for central chandeliers or wall lights, plus in wine racks and plant stands to create harmony in your Tuscany style kitchen.
Beauty is a lightness in the heart and you will feel it in this decorating scheme. Just remember the Tuscan style is to create a rustic and worn appearance. By combining choice pieces your home will become inviting and cozy with accents only nature can provide. I look forward to future discussions with you on home decor, be sure to look for more writings by me on this subject.
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Beauty is seen in decorating with the eyes of love. For decorating is an expression of who we are, for example the Italian countryside, the rustic farmhouse villas, lovely Italian art, plus the flawless hand painted ceramics of Tuscany; all inspired the Tuscan scheme.
Your kitchen needs beauty as well as bread, a Tuscan kitchen is perfect for preparing food to give strength to the body and soul. If you would like to decorate your kitchen to give it the feel of a cozy-cottage, then this scheme of decorating will be perfect.
The idea is to give your walls an old-world look by using a faux painting technique. To begin paint the walls a bright base color, choose butterscotch or butter yellow. Next to make your wall look faded in some spots sponge on a deeper shade.
To truly express the rustic roughness characteristic of a country kitchen in Tuscany, texturize your walls using a joint compound mixed with paint. Then by "pouncing" the mixture onto your walls they will take on the beauty of your scheme. If you're not familiar with this technique there are books and internet sites available to give directions.
Beauty requires confidence, you may love this scheme but to get the elements correct focus on the color choices:
* The ideal colors for a Tuscan kitchen are warm earthy colors that adds a rustic feeling to your kitchen. Colors you should choose include golden yellows, terracottas and burnt orange, then mix these with browns and burgundy, or go for olive greens, plus Mediterranean style sea-blues. Stay away from very fresh, bright or pastel tones, the idea is to choose a muted or weathered looking tone.
* For harmony with the scheme apply paints to walls which are textured and not smooth.
* If your walls are smooth try these ideas to create the desired texture, add rough plastering as a base for your paint, try textured paints, such as a suede effect paint, add builder's sand to your paint, use a faux paint finish, or try a cracked antique plaster.
* To embrace the beauty of this scheme it is important to use natural materials. Incorporate stone,slate, granite, marble, or limestone for they are perfect for counter tops in the Tuscan kitchen, create the effect with faux painting techniques. Also consider these materials for the flooring, or create a slightly distressed wooden floorboard.
* For the essence of this style Mosaics and colored tiles are the choice, use the warm colors of this scheme on table tops, counter tops, splash backs, or even flooring.
* It is ideal to use picture tiles with a Tuscan theme, for a similar appearance will give harmony to your decorating scheme. Try a mural on your oven's splash back, a view of a village landscape, vineyards,or rustic farmhouses.
* To capture the beauty of this scheme the furnishing used should be rustic, and old-fashioned in feel, you should look for pieces of chunky wood furniture, with a distressed finish, or with chipped and old paint. Be sure to check for second-hand pieces to use at a discount price.
* To get a distressed finish, try rubbing wax at different places on your wood, ideally when you paint the furniture, the paint will not stick properly. After the paint is dry, use sandpaper to create an aged, distressed effect by rubbing the paint, especially around the corner and edges where the furniture would wear naturally. Also try to undercoat with a contrasting color paint, then rub down the top coat to show some of the contrasting color.
* Another place to paint is the cabinet doors. Choose a strong contrasting color to give character to the scheme. Colors like deep reds and bright forest greens are choice colors on cupboard doors. At your local hardware store purchase pulls and handles for your cabinet doors and drawer fronts, ideally heavy, burnished metal or ceramic knobs will add the finishing touch.
* Accesssories should be ceramics and terracotta, and should include rustic style pottery bowls, pitchers and jars. Also include decorative bottles and jars, filled with speciality oils, or preserved peppers, plus olives and citrus fruits. Use strings of garlic, or hang small bunches of scented herbs. As the dominant theme position grapes and grapevines over the doorways, or around the cupboards.
* Be sure to mix in a lot of wrought iron-in furniture, or accessories like candelabras and wall sconces. Wrought iron can also be used for central chandeliers or wall lights, plus in wine racks and plant stands to create harmony in your Tuscany style kitchen.
Beauty is a lightness in the heart and you will feel it in this decorating scheme. Just remember the Tuscan style is to create a rustic and worn appearance. By combining choice pieces your home will become inviting and cozy with accents only nature can provide. I look forward to future discussions with you on home decor, be sure to look for more writings by me on this subject.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Show Your Family The Greatest Pride Decorate Your Living Room Using Shabby Chic
History contains much matter for pride, and many decorators need home decorating ideas to express this pride. Pride is part of who you are and is part of your day to day living. Because of the need for expression in home decorating, I will discuss using shabby chic in living room decorating to show love for history as well as personal pride.
Many tend to associate shabby chic decorating with femininity yet I disagree. To me shabby chic is a decorating style that expresses pride in history by using furniture, sofas, and pieces of art from earlier periods, the vintage pieces ideally look a little worn, to create a beautifully aged design scheme.
It was in the 1980s when Rachel Ashwell began the use of this term, then an inexpensive line of furniture became popular for shabby chic decorating. The furniture associates with a number of historical designs from different periods, the pieces are created to look as if they're older, worn and from an earlier period, for instance the 18oo's country French, Shaker designs, plus many others.
This style will turn your living room into a comfortable space with the romance of things that are old or vintage pieces that have a purpose. A shabby chic living room is perfect if you'll like to show off your favorite accessories and antiques. And best of all it is possible to create your own shabby chic decor using items in your home and paints.
How To Paint Shabby Chic Furniture
When painting shabby chic furniture home decorators get an inner sense of pride and save cash because the decorator creates the finished product.With style of painting each piece of furniture is created as the decorator desires. Shabby chic decorating is a cozy, stylish and relaxing look and a perfect way to preserve vintage items.
Shabby chic shows class and pride in character, and can be used for any room of your home such as the nursery, living room and guest room. Arrange articles that are different and then paint theme to give them a uniform appearance.
I'll outline some tips here that will give your home the pride of the peacock:
* Choose pieces that are a bit old and worn out to paint in shabby chic decorating, usually vintage pieces and second-hand items are best for the cause. It is ok if the finishing is in bad shape because they will be painted.
* For painting you must break away from tradition, choose light colors and pastel. Some ideal choices include lavender, light blue, pink, light green, and light yellow gel.
* If the piece you have chosen is made of laminated materials, first clean it of all the old dirt and chipping paint with sandpaper, then use a quality primer to coat it before painting.
* Rub candle wax onto the furniture to prevent the paint from sticking, then begin painting by simply adding layers of the selected color. The great news is you don't have to be a professional painter to create great shabby chic furniture.
* Use uniformity in your scheme, by choosing identical color fabrics for your curtains and the shades. Consider tea stained fabrics in similar colors and shades in a combination of prints like floral, striped and checked matching the background with the same color.
The pride of creating shabby chic furniture belongs to everyone, even if you don't have any old or antique furniture in your home. From thrift shops and garage sales look for pieces of furniture that have some antique lines, or furniture with a lot of curves. There is no need to spend on expensive beds, large closets, or huge sofas, nothing has to be purchased. Many decorators do shabby chic painting using old suitcases, stools, pieces of broken glasses, broken vases and lamps, with a little bit of reason and a sense of freedom home decorators can find pride in shabby chic decor.
If you take pride in preserving old furniture you'll be amazed at the opportunities this style of decorating offers. Restore a worn deck chair for living room furniture, fix up old wood using a transparent blue stain paint. Bring in a garden arbor to make your scheme distinctive, use garden statues such as angels, or combine pieces from your grandmother's home with pieces you have chosen. If you take pride in preserving old furniture these ideas will make you a proud decorator.
In the living room decorators can use house hold furniture already in their home, they can sand half of the paint off a piece to give it a worn look or add a light layer of paint to a wood piece. Decorators may also use several layers of different shades on top of one another, so that the shabby chic piece appears to be from an earlier age, the idea is to break up sets by painting each piece a different color. The paint treatment can also be used to create a cottage tile floor, by painting the floor to resemble a blue and white checkerboard.
Noteworthy qualities of a shabby chic wall include: the paint color is light such as cream. Artwork can be created by grouping plates together, use floral plates or solid colored trays. Also paneling and bead board is very popular with shabby chic.
Turn your light fixtures into chandeliers with paints for shabby chic decorating, using cream or butter yellow color hang crystals from the room's light fixtures. Incorporate various sizes and shapes of crystals to stimulate curiosity and to break away from conventional decor. Also decoupage a floral pattern to show charter, onto the outside of light shades.
Break away from older ideas for decorating, remove the glass from old window frames, and suspend the window from the ceiling for a room divider with a shabby chic element.
We have just had a discussion on shabby chic decoration, this style will take personal commitment and pride in your ability to decorate. So now you know the secrets, it is up to you to separate excellence from inaction, with a bit of reason and a sense of freedom you'll proud of the results. Look for more articles and writings by me on home decor, I look forward to future discussions on this exciting subject.
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
With Smarts You Can Make Huge Savings With Budget Decorating
It doesn't matter what the home decorators theories are, or how smart the individuals may be, if their ideas don't agree with what works they are wrong. And because of this fact, in this discussion I'll cover ideas that have been tested and proven to save cash.
You don't have to have a lot of money to decorate, because budget decorating just requires learning. Budget decorating is smart people figuring out new things, I like the fact that if people really try they can save enough by using budget home decorating ideas to make a difference, using a minimal amount of cash a stylish home environment is possible.
Part of being a smart budget decorator involves figuring out where the good buys are, and yard sales or consignment stores are great places to purchase second-hand decor, but because decorative home decor isn't normally hand handled from day-to-day most used decor will be in great condition. You don't have to be smarter than the people that sell home decor to recognize, people like to create new looks in their homes on a regular basis, and that is why many times you'll find pieces that appear brand new at yard sales at a fraction of what is paid in stores.
It's not about being smart the idea is to take the time before you make a purchase, don't buy a piece that has no place in your decorating plans just because it's inexpensive. With some luck you'll get what you want by browsing through many places where second-hand home decor is sold. You'll be successful if you stick with your plan and make no spur of the moment purchases, you'll find some bargains that will fit perfectly in your decorating plans.
Half of being smart is sticking with your plans. Be smart understand most yard sales are planned for the weekends, so you'll have to get up early on Saturday morning and search throughly through the neighborhood, if you're early you'll get first pick at the choice items before others walk with the best deals. Another practice for budget decorating is to go shopping late on Sunday, sellers will be eager to get rid of what they have left; therefore, you can expect to get the best bargains. At closing time for the sale of products, is when buyers stand a better chance of negotiating a sweeter deal at venues for second-hand home decor.
A brain without connections to society isn't thinking, but if you connect with a network such as the internet that is a form of smartness. So using your brain connect with eBay for great bargains on the internet, you'll find many auctions to bid on products for the best deal. Just realize sometimes the bidding get out of hand and if the bidding gets to high pass for a better opportunity. You must be smart enough to admit when the price is too high, know when you can profit, and wise enough to distinguish the difference.
The Craig's List is another great model with practices that post collections of classified ads, ads from people offering items for sale from many different categories. In addition recognize not only will you find thousands of ads, but also on Craig's List you can expect to find many bargains. Additionally adding to the intrigue, sometimes you'll find items that are being given away for free, however you may have to haul them yourself.
Even if you practice shopping in retail stores, don't be too smart to learn from new ideas. The internet is a place to save cash, many vendors will sell items for less on the internet than in retail stores although they are the same items. So shopping on the internet is just a matter of fitting your current plans of budget decorating, to fit your individual taste. Write down the prices of the items you'll like to purchase, next go online and compare the prices, I'm betting you'll find the best deals online.
We have just had a discussion on budget home decorating, now that you know the secrets for big savings you must proceed to make your decorating dreams come true. Look for future article by me on home decor, I look forward to future discussions with you on this subject.
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You don't have to have a lot of money to decorate, because budget decorating just requires learning. Budget decorating is smart people figuring out new things, I like the fact that if people really try they can save enough by using budget home decorating ideas to make a difference, using a minimal amount of cash a stylish home environment is possible.
Part of being a smart budget decorator involves figuring out where the good buys are, and yard sales or consignment stores are great places to purchase second-hand decor, but because decorative home decor isn't normally hand handled from day-to-day most used decor will be in great condition. You don't have to be smarter than the people that sell home decor to recognize, people like to create new looks in their homes on a regular basis, and that is why many times you'll find pieces that appear brand new at yard sales at a fraction of what is paid in stores.
It's not about being smart the idea is to take the time before you make a purchase, don't buy a piece that has no place in your decorating plans just because it's inexpensive. With some luck you'll get what you want by browsing through many places where second-hand home decor is sold. You'll be successful if you stick with your plan and make no spur of the moment purchases, you'll find some bargains that will fit perfectly in your decorating plans.
Half of being smart is sticking with your plans. Be smart understand most yard sales are planned for the weekends, so you'll have to get up early on Saturday morning and search throughly through the neighborhood, if you're early you'll get first pick at the choice items before others walk with the best deals. Another practice for budget decorating is to go shopping late on Sunday, sellers will be eager to get rid of what they have left; therefore, you can expect to get the best bargains. At closing time for the sale of products, is when buyers stand a better chance of negotiating a sweeter deal at venues for second-hand home decor.
A brain without connections to society isn't thinking, but if you connect with a network such as the internet that is a form of smartness. So using your brain connect with eBay for great bargains on the internet, you'll find many auctions to bid on products for the best deal. Just realize sometimes the bidding get out of hand and if the bidding gets to high pass for a better opportunity. You must be smart enough to admit when the price is too high, know when you can profit, and wise enough to distinguish the difference.
The Craig's List is another great model with practices that post collections of classified ads, ads from people offering items for sale from many different categories. In addition recognize not only will you find thousands of ads, but also on Craig's List you can expect to find many bargains. Additionally adding to the intrigue, sometimes you'll find items that are being given away for free, however you may have to haul them yourself.
Even if you practice shopping in retail stores, don't be too smart to learn from new ideas. The internet is a place to save cash, many vendors will sell items for less on the internet than in retail stores although they are the same items. So shopping on the internet is just a matter of fitting your current plans of budget decorating, to fit your individual taste. Write down the prices of the items you'll like to purchase, next go online and compare the prices, I'm betting you'll find the best deals online.
We have just had a discussion on budget home decorating, now that you know the secrets for big savings you must proceed to make your decorating dreams come true. Look for future article by me on home decor, I look forward to future discussions with you on this subject.
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Friday, November 5, 2010
Secret Charms For Non-Working Fireplaces
What do you do with a non-working fireplace? It may be impossible to block it out of the design, but there are some decoration tips that will give charm to this piece. In this discussion I'll cover tips for transforming a plain looking non-working fireplace, into a charming piece that fits perfectly in your decorating plans.
If you have a non-working fireplace it may be impossible to block it out the room's design, at present it may be distracting from your decorations and serving no actual purpose.
Bottom line, although your fireplace may not be working it can yet work as the focal point of the room, by making your fireplace decorative can add charm to your room's design.
The difference between success or failure will depend on your courage to act upon ideas for creating a charming effect.
To get your ideas flowing think about these home decorating ideas:
* Forget the circumstances create the opportunities. Just because you aren't planning to light your fireplace, doesn't mean you can't stack wood in it for a charming effect. To make your fireplace appealing fill the firebox top to bottom, with evenly cut logs, the cut ends should be facing out. What makes this idea great is the round flat ends of the logs will create a graphic pattern that will be admired. Or perhaps you can arrange white birch logs on black metal andirons and then hang a string of holiday lights over them for great fireplace decor.
* Give you non-working fireplace the charm of a cultivated bookshelf, in the firebox stack books, with the spines out in a tall pile. on the andirons you can place your unread magazines. Perhaps you can build bookshelves for the firebox to place your books, or rare and leather-bound volumes that looks attractive.
* Create a place to draw attention to your art work, first plaster or whitewash your firebox, mantel, hearth and surrounding wall, next arrange your favorite artwork in the firebox, around the heath, or on the mantel. Some ideas of artwork to include may be antiques, works of literature, or any beautiful artwork you'll like displayed.
* Charm has no place to end, so reach high make your fireplace a charming attraction by displaying your favorite plants in it. One idea is to place a classic Boston fern in a painted porcelain pot. Include a humidifier in with some plant stands of various heights, place a grow light in the firebox to create an orchid, or perhaps shine two spotlights down from the mantel to shine on your orchid. Or create a mini-jungle by stacking bromeliads in the opening. Line red amaryllis along the mantel for a special effect for holidays.
* If you would love the charm of fire in the fireplace without burning logs, use long and short pillar candles made of natural beeswax of various heights, beeswax is elegant and burns clean. For an unforgettable charming effect light them all when entertaining friends. Another idea is to use a large empty glass jar(2 gallon capacity or larger) or an old-fashioned candy jar and fill them with strings of clear holiday lights. You can allow them to burn constantly or set them to blink. For patterns of light and shade and an attraction place the container in the fireplace and plug it in for the enjoyment to begin.
* There is no stopping to where charm begins, include a single sculpture, make the firebox an alter alcove or gallery. Some ideas are: use a teak stand with a Buddha statue, perhaps include a multi-faceted crystal, or a tall water-etched scholar's stone. Also try hanging a large red silk lantern in the firebox and place a bulb inside that will give a warm glow when lit, this is thought to create chakra energy and traditional good fortune.
We just had a discussion of transforming a non-working fireplace into a new charm in your room. Even if your fireplace is not working it still can add charm, just use the tips in this article and because it is the result of your love it will be a beautiful thing. Look for more articles by me on home decor, I look forward to more discussions with you in the future.
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If you have a non-working fireplace it may be impossible to block it out the room's design, at present it may be distracting from your decorations and serving no actual purpose.
Bottom line, although your fireplace may not be working it can yet work as the focal point of the room, by making your fireplace decorative can add charm to your room's design.
The difference between success or failure will depend on your courage to act upon ideas for creating a charming effect.
To get your ideas flowing think about these home decorating ideas:
* Forget the circumstances create the opportunities. Just because you aren't planning to light your fireplace, doesn't mean you can't stack wood in it for a charming effect. To make your fireplace appealing fill the firebox top to bottom, with evenly cut logs, the cut ends should be facing out. What makes this idea great is the round flat ends of the logs will create a graphic pattern that will be admired. Or perhaps you can arrange white birch logs on black metal andirons and then hang a string of holiday lights over them for great fireplace decor.
* Give you non-working fireplace the charm of a cultivated bookshelf, in the firebox stack books, with the spines out in a tall pile. on the andirons you can place your unread magazines. Perhaps you can build bookshelves for the firebox to place your books, or rare and leather-bound volumes that looks attractive.
* Create a place to draw attention to your art work, first plaster or whitewash your firebox, mantel, hearth and surrounding wall, next arrange your favorite artwork in the firebox, around the heath, or on the mantel. Some ideas of artwork to include may be antiques, works of literature, or any beautiful artwork you'll like displayed.
* Charm has no place to end, so reach high make your fireplace a charming attraction by displaying your favorite plants in it. One idea is to place a classic Boston fern in a painted porcelain pot. Include a humidifier in with some plant stands of various heights, place a grow light in the firebox to create an orchid, or perhaps shine two spotlights down from the mantel to shine on your orchid. Or create a mini-jungle by stacking bromeliads in the opening. Line red amaryllis along the mantel for a special effect for holidays.
* If you would love the charm of fire in the fireplace without burning logs, use long and short pillar candles made of natural beeswax of various heights, beeswax is elegant and burns clean. For an unforgettable charming effect light them all when entertaining friends. Another idea is to use a large empty glass jar(2 gallon capacity or larger) or an old-fashioned candy jar and fill them with strings of clear holiday lights. You can allow them to burn constantly or set them to blink. For patterns of light and shade and an attraction place the container in the fireplace and plug it in for the enjoyment to begin.
* There is no stopping to where charm begins, include a single sculpture, make the firebox an alter alcove or gallery. Some ideas are: use a teak stand with a Buddha statue, perhaps include a multi-faceted crystal, or a tall water-etched scholar's stone. Also try hanging a large red silk lantern in the firebox and place a bulb inside that will give a warm glow when lit, this is thought to create chakra energy and traditional good fortune.
We just had a discussion of transforming a non-working fireplace into a new charm in your room. Even if your fireplace is not working it still can add charm, just use the tips in this article and because it is the result of your love it will be a beautiful thing. Look for more articles by me on home decor, I look forward to more discussions with you in the future.
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