Spruce Up Your Interior For Christmas – Deck the Halls

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KS9yXxLvThM/TgCvQ5XX-qI/AAAAAAAABFg/Y4tSKMqlkHI/s1600/christmas-hallway-decorating-ideas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KS9yXxLvThM/TgCvQ5XX-qI/AAAAAAAABFg/Y4tSKMqlkHI/s1600/christmas-hallway-decorating-ideas.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" /></a><br />As we know your entrance and hall is the key to your home and as we also know 1st impressions count, so the best place to start sprucing up your interior for Christmas is your font door and hall.<br /><br />A simple yet stylish wreath can be used to set the scene so to speak and give your visitor a taste of what's in store when they enter your home! If your interior theme is traditional then your door wreath should be traditional in style as well. Either make your own or buy pre-made, the choice is yours.<br /><br />The hall is next, not only should it be clutter free it should give a teasing glimpse of your Christmas décor. Add a miniature tree, real or artificial, to your hall table along with a subtle decoration sitting on top of your hall mirror. If your stairs are also in your hall you can really go to town decorating the banisters or stairs themselves.<br /><br />Make sure you leave space for people's boots (you never know it could be snowing this Christmas!) and hooks for coats. <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/rugs/large/">Large rugs</a> will help to protect your carpet or flooring, sisal rugs are a robust and practical choice for halls and entrances.<br /><br />Image: berabez blogspot

Spruce Up Your Interior For Christmas – Deck the Halls

As we know your entrance and hall is the key to your home and as we also know 1st impressions count, so the best place to start sprucing up ...

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Interior Design Ideas for Tweens Bedrooms

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikj7mvatP1EE4-nNUym_9M_099nG4MRObqz7-HTNvCe3TsaDN6PKdGn00yOqcQQMVB4fptXVhmoCFktoxQZluoi5hv4ELwAehVeTbIyJNu5LUwNJZR5bBzUWUZe-IU71aeJDJGXW5JKrA/s400/menlo-idea-house-teen-bedroom-l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikj7mvatP1EE4-nNUym_9M_099nG4MRObqz7-HTNvCe3TsaDN6PKdGn00yOqcQQMVB4fptXVhmoCFktoxQZluoi5hv4ELwAehVeTbIyJNu5LUwNJZR5bBzUWUZe-IU71aeJDJGXW5JKrA/s400/menlo-idea-house-teen-bedroom-l.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Create a trendy teen or tween bedroom by using grey as your accent colour - they will surely love you for a contemporary neutral scheme. So hold back from using it on the walls, especially if you plan to make something else from the room when they flee the nest. Instead, use a fresh and light cream for the walls and get creative with a mixture of bedding essentials in grey and black. Choose dark grey linens as opposed to white, a collection of pillows and cushions in a range of greys that might look like pebbles from the beach and a black and white graphic print duvet cover sets.<br /><br />Make sure you allow your tween to have their say in the style and design of their room. If you don't want the walls plastered with posters give them cork boards on which they can add their own personal notes and favourite images. Keep the window dressings simple – the less fuss the better perhaps more especially for young boys.<br /><br />Having grey flooring will complete the look add plain bedroom <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/rugs/">rugs</a> to add a touch of intimacy without going over the top – plain contrasting colours are a good idea and can be changed whenever the room needs a new lease of life.<br /><br />Image: My Favourite and My Best (Blog)

Interior Design Ideas for Tweens Bedrooms

Create a trendy teen or tween bedroom by using grey as your accent colour - they will surely love you for a contemporary neutral scheme. So ...

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Maximising Space

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0urgZs82zpM/TG7s4I_NRMI/AAAAAAAADCw/BzC1gGL3im0/s400/realsimpledeocratingwithcolor.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0urgZs82zpM/TG7s4I_NRMI/AAAAAAAADCw/BzC1gGL3im0/s400/realsimpledeocratingwithcolor.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 357px;" /></a><br />In an apartment that just accommodates all of your belongings but with little space to spare, some clever design tips are in order. When choosing furniture for the lounge, do look for slimmer forms that don't bulk out your room near to explosion; plus, a sofa without arms is going to give the impression of more openness. Armless furniture helps a great deal when you want to have a more airy feel in the lounge or dining room should you have one. Furthermore, with the sofa in place you should figure out the best layout for other pieces that make the most of your limited space whilst still allowing for good human traffic. Bring your furniture to the centre of the room as opposed to pushing up against the walls and anchor this zone with a statement floor <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/rugs/">rug</a> (just don't have too much busy pattern or colour going on).<br /><br /><br />This moving around actually creates another dilemma for some - those who can't stand to see the back of the sofa and the seemingly wasted floor space. Don't stress; I suggest pushing a console table to the back of the sofa that is both slim and at the ideal height (about a foot lower than the sofa back) - a glass top is particularly good to increase that open feeling. The console table can double up as a decorative piece and a home study/work area with a funky table lamp uk and vase of fresh flowers.

Maximising Space

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It's All In Black And White!

<a href="http://freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/tom-atwood-5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/tom-atwood-5.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 520px; height: 350px;" /></a><br />Monotone bedroom can create the illusion of both space and grandeur. This fabulous bedroom combines all things black and white with great effect.<br /><br />I love the chunky bed with the contrasting luxury of the white chaise lounge and the alternative stance of using black for the flooring and door frames to create such an elegant look to this room. The whole concept blends effortlessly together with the paisley black and white rectangular patterned rug placed strategically between the two resting areas.<br /><br />This look could easily be replicated on a budget. White emulsion paint for the walls and ceiling and paint the floor with black paint which is scratch and mark resistant. If you have an outdated headboard and bed frame this could be either painted black or use imagination and create a fabric headboard which compliments <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/rugs/">cheap large rugs</a> which can be found online or in fabric warehouses.<br /><br />The whole room should be kept simple without the addition of fussy ornaments. Opt for scatter cushions to make as the accent pieces for the bed. If you can’t afford a chaise lounge, a large comfortable chair would look equally effective. Use a cheap white throw with a cushion of a different shape but in the same fabric as the one used on the bed. <br /><br />This room shows no curtains or blinds for the door onto the terrace, however full length sheer curtains in white voile would compliment the room beautifully.<br /><br />As with all interior design be inspired by what other have successfully created. The dimensions of your room may not be as generous but with a little imagination stunning bedrooms can be easily achieved which don’t cost a fortune!<br /><br />For image source and further black and white inspirational ideas visit <a href="http://www.freshome.com/">Freshome</a>

It's All In Black And White!

Monotone bedroom can create the illusion of both space and grandeur. This fabulous bedroom combines all things black and white with great ef...

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