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July 2003, II
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July, 26th, 2003 ------ July Issue, II -----
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Editorial
1. TIPS & TRICKS
- Tips on Choosing a Color Scheme
2. FEATURE ARTICLE
- Effective Ways To Use Home Lighting In Interior Decorating
3. EZINE OF THE MONTH
- Good Fixins for Chocolate Lovers
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Hello Readers!
I've got some great tips and tricks and articles
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I hope that it helps you all as you work to finish your summer decorating
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1. Tips & Tricks
- Tips on Choosing a Good Color Scheme
Here are some tips to consider as you're developing your color scheme.
1. Unless you have unlimited time, money, and patience,
don't limit yourself to only one set of choices. Why? Because if you set
your heart on an unpopular or 'out-of-style' color or combination, it can
be near to impossible to gather together an entire room of decor items that
co-ordinate. Don't let this discourage you, though. Sometimes just a slight
change or addition in accent colors can make things much easier to find.
2. Compare your colors with each other. You'll generally
want to choose two or three colors - one or two main colors and one or two
accent colors - and either white or ivory as a base. This doesn't mean that
no other colors will be allowed, it just means that these are the colors
you will focus on.
3. Green in the many leaf shades is generally easy to include
in most decors - especially if you like florals. Almost any floral print
out there has green leaves in it - just figure out which shades you like,
and how much you want (main color or small accent)
4. What is the feel of your room to be? Bright colors will
give a more cheery feel, while subdued tones will give a more relaxed feel.
Light colors feel more casual, while dark colors are usually formal. Greens
and blues make life feel more slowed down, but reds and yellows look more
active and busy. White gives a fresh, new, spic-and-span feel, while ivory
give a settled, antique feel.
5. Keep in mind the type of wood that you already have
or will be getting. Look for examples in your home decorating magazines and
see what colors the professionals use with that type of wood. You don't have
to do what they do, but it may help you figure out what you like.
6. Also keep in mind that lighter colors make a room appear
larger, while darker colors make it appear smaller.
Have fun!
PS - For more detailed guidelines on developing a color scheme, read this article:
Developing Your Color Scheme:
http://www.decordecoratinganddesign.com/articles/developcolorscheme.shtml
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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.
http://www.katiediddesign.com
Have fun!
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2. FEATURE ARTICLE
- Effective Ways To Use Home Lighting In Interior Decorating
Home lighting is arguably the most important element
in home interior decorating. It is instrumental in setting the mood of any
room. It can convey warmth and intimacy or create the right atmosphere for
entertaining.
To ensure that you will achieve the desired effect for your rooms, it is
important that you first understand the four basic types of home lighting.
1. Ambient or general lighting - illuminates the whole room.
You probably notice it from recessed and track lighting. Certain wall sconces
are yet another example. I recommend that you install a dimmer with your
track and recessed lights so that you have the added flexibility in adjusting
the brightness.
2. Task lighting - provides sufficient light to help you perform
the task at hand, e.g., reading, cooking, shaving, etc. Task lighting should
be glare free. And it should make things easy to see without tiring or straining
your eyes.
3. Accent lighting - is focused lighting that is used to illuminate
a sculpture, piece of art, or architectural element in a room. Accent lighting
is about three times as bright as ambient lighting.
4. Natural lighting - comes through windows, doors, and skylights.
Depending on the time of day, season, or weather, it can vary in brightness
and intensity.
As with all of your decorating efforts, do a little
planning before you rush out and purchase your home lighting fixtures. Think
carefully about the activities that will occur in each area of the room.
Don't be afraid to use multiple types of interior lighting in a room. In
fact this is highly desirable and will create very dramatic effects.
Lighting can also be helpful in making a room look larger or smaller. For
example, if a room seems too narrow, then wash one wall with light to visually
expand it.
If a ceiling is high, but you want the room to have
a more intimate and cozy feel, don't allow much light to escape beyond the
height of the light/lamp shade. And if you want to make a small room
look larger, try up-lighting the ceiling.
If you're searching for home lighting ideas and
fixtures, I recommend that you check out Bellacor. Their selection of home
lighting fixtures is quite impressive. There are many items to satisfy all
decorating tastes.
Bellacor:
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ROOM-BY-ROOM LIGHTING IDEAS
You'll find that there are literally hundreds of
home lighting options for your home. Think of lighting from two aspects….functional
and aesthetic.
Functionally, home lighting needs to provide the
correct type of light in sufficient quantity for the intended purpose. Aesthetically,
it can be configured to create the desired mood through its intensity and
color. Below are some ideas for lighting the various rooms in your
home. And if you're interested in learning which light bulbs are best suited
for your lighting fixtures, click here...
Home Lighting Fixtures:
http://www.home-decorating-made-easy.com/home-lighting-fixtures.html
LIVING ROOMS
* Place a lamp behind every reader's shoulder…about 42
inches above the floor. Click on this link for ideas on re-energizing outdated
Table Lamps.
* Highlight a framed piece of art with halogen track lighting or by attaching a picture light
* Use accent lights to illuminate book or display shelves.
* Install recessed lighting as your general lighting or to bring out beautiful wall textures (use a dimmer)
* Slim strip lights come in just about any length and can stick to the edge
of shelves or ledges to highlight displays or provide a soft wash to a wall
KITCHENS
* A grid of recessed ceiling cans will provide great general lighting
* Install individual recessed down-lights as task lighting for the sink and range
* Place halogen pendant lights over bars and counters
* Under-cabinet lights make excellent task lighting
DINING ROOMS
* A chandelier over the dining room table creates a beautiful setting (use a dimmer)
* Highlight a framed piece of art with halogen track lighting or by attaching a picture light
* Install halogen strip lighting your china cabinet to highlight china or collectibles
* If a chandelier is not your taste and you have a long table, try a trio of pendant lights
BEDROOMS
* Place table lamps on your bedside tables. (For children's
rooms, avoid halogen lamps which can get very hot.)
* Wall sconces can provide good general lighting without being too bright
* If there is not much space, consider recessed lights or pendant lights
* Don't forget candlelight if a romantic setting is what you have in mind
BATHROOMS
* Use shadow-free fluorescent or incandescent lights around mirrors for grooming
* To avoid heavy shadows, place mirror lights on the side rather than directly overhead
* Don't forget to install a nightlight
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And if you'd like to explore some excellent books
on this topic, please check out these recommended resource links.
Lighting: Recipes & Ideas, Simple solutions for the Home - I bought this
book just before moving to my first owned little apartment. This is a beautiful
book with many practical solutions for lighting. Well illustrated pictures
with great ideas.
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Right Light: Lighting Essentials For The Home - This is a wonderful book
for any individual who is decorating their home or any design professional
who wants to know about as many lighting options as possible. It is packed
with tips, tricks and ideas to make successfully lighting your home easy.
Amazon.com:
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I hope this information on home lighting has been helpful!
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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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That's it! Remember, if your decorating isn't fun,
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--- Katie <><
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