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January 2003, I
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January 26th, 2003 ------ January Issue, I -----
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Editorial
1. TIPS & TRICKS
- Arranging Your Living Room Furniture
2. FEATURE ARTICLE
- 10 Linens And Things To Personalize Your Bathroom
3. EZINE OF THE MONTH
- DecoDreams
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1. Tips & Tricks
- Arranging Your Living Room Furniture
Here are some tips for arranging your Family Room
and/or Living Room Furniture. It won't work for all of you, but give
it a try if your room doesn't have that "Designer Look" yet.
1. Figure out what your focal point is... the main thing that your eye is
drawn to when you enter the room, and what people will want to look at when
they're sitting. This is probably a fireplace, TV, or picture window.
2. Position your largest furniture piece (probably a sofa) opposite your
focal point, approximately 10 feet away. It will probably be in the
middle of the room, which is fine. Just make sure that there is a clear
and easy traffic pattern behind it.
3. If you have an area rug, then position it under the front edge of the
sofa. There should be some space between it and the focal point on
the other side.
4. Position your coffee table in front of the sofa.
5. Position your other furniture on either side of the coffee sofa, so the
furniture forms a "U". The coffee table should still be in reach.
Try to balance both sides of the U... if you have a loveseat and club chair,
then put the loveseat on one side, and the club chair with a side table on
the other side. If you have two chairs, then put
one on either side.
(Note: If you have two large pieces that are similar in size, then
put them on either side of the U, and your small chair in the end of the
U.)
6. Position your end tables near the furniture that they fit best with, but
keep them balanced, too... not all on one side of the U.
7. If you have other furniture, either move it out of the room, or position
it in the spaces that look empty... a chair and table in a corner... a sofa
table along the back of the sofa... a book case on the wall opposite the
fireplace, etc. Just make sure that the room stays balanced.
8. Arrange your accessories to compliment the furniture placement.
Don't just stick them on the walls. If you have a fireplace or other
low focal point, then arrange a
large grouping or single picture over (or resting on) the mantle. And
place a few accessories near it. Other than that, leave the wall space
immediately on either side of your focal point empty so that nothing distracts
from your focal point.
9. Adapt these as well as you can if your furniture is different, your room
does not allow for a part of it, or something else is different. Just
make sure your furniture isn't plastered up against all the walls, and make
sure that you have a comfortable, cozy conversation area. If you need
more advice on keeping your room balanced, then read my article series on
"Achieving Balance in Your Decorating."
http://www.katiediddesign.com/resources.html
Have fun!
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This article Copyright 1999-2003 - Kathleen Peters, KatieDid Design. Reproduced with permission.
Kathleen Peters - 'Katie' - is a custom window treatment and bedding designer, and owner of KatieDid Design, her online shop. She is also the editor-in-chief of Decor, Decorating, and Design, a free bi-monthly ezine filled with articles, tips, and guidelines to help with your home decorating.
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2. FEATURE ARTICLE
- 10 Linens And Things To Personalize Your Bathroom
by Michael Holland - Home Decorating Made Easy
Don't overlook your bathroom. Use these linens
and things to add personal accents that will give you and your guests a touch
of spa treatment.
1. Bring In Silk Plants- Plants are a calming influence in any
room. In addition, they add texture and beauty. Silk plants are easy to maintain
and look like the real thing. Place your favorite flowers in a vase or lay
vines along a ledge. In my guest bathroom below, tree branches were placed
in an interesting vase for a dramatic effect.
2. Add Candles/Candleholders- I can't think of any room that
wouldn't benefit from interesting candle holders. Your bathrooms are no exception.
3. Frame Your Bathroom Mirror- This is actually easier than
you think. Visit your local hardware store and locate their wood moldings.
They come in various widths and have designs similar to picture frames. They
can be cut to your specifications. Spray paint them and use double-sided
sticky patches to attach them to your mirror.
4. Lay An Area Rug- This will add texture and color to your
bathroom. Oriental rugs will make your search easier because they come in
a wide variety of versatile colors and patterns.
5. Hang Pictures/Photographs- Hang pictures and photographs
that tell something about who you are or where you've been.
6. Select Sculptures/Figurines- What type figurines and sculptures
reflect your personality? Wildlife? Clowns? Birds? Ballerinas? Athletes?
Whatever it is, place one or two items in your bathrooms that complement
your other linens and things and that make a personal statement.
7. Add Decorative Towels- Have your towels monogrammed or get
them with fringed attached to make a personal statement. Although you can
purchase the fringed towels, it only took hot glue and a few minutes to apply
the fringe to the towels pictured above.
8. Try A Decorative Box- Decorative boxes come in all sorts
of designs, shapes, and sizes to please all styles. They'll add a distinctive
look to your bathrooms.
9. Add Spa Robes- Make your guests feel right at home with thick,
supple spa robes. Hang them on the back of the bathroom door.
10. Say It with Scents- Doesn't a pleasing aroma put you in a relaxing
and pleasant mind set? Use a "Lamp Berger" burner or other method to fill
your room with the scent of pears, chocolate, rose petals, the ocean, etc.
Also, put 3 drops of your favorite of aroma therapy oil on a cotton handkerchief
and throw it into the dryer with towels and other linens.
If you're looking for quality linens and things
for your bathroom, I recommend that you visit LinenSource. You may also want
to browse Linen Place. Both are excellent sites for all sorts of linens and
things.
For affordable figurines and collectibles, I recommend
Go Collect and Firestar Gifts. You'll also find many other home decor items.
If you like earthy-looking vases and decorative
boxes, you'll find them at Novica. This is one of my favorite sites. You'll
find many handmade artifacts from all over the world.
Copyright 2002 Michael Holland
- http://www.home-decorating-made-easy.com
Want more great home decorating ideas? Then visit
http://www.home-decorating-made-easy.com/free-interior-decorating-ideas.html.
Even beginners can now decorate with confidence!
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