The Mediterranean, one of the oldest areas of civilization, is a culturally exciting region dominated by the blue hues of the sea, the dazzling, white light of the sun, the very old colors of the stones and the remains of past civilizations. Life is peaceful and you can enjoy life’s simple pleasures. The Mediterranean house incorporates influences from Europe, Africa and the Orient, which uses shining, soft colors and warm textures, giving off a feeling of vitality and energy. Mediterranean interior design aims for comfort. Walls are painted in bright matte white presenting a cool, clean and uncluttered feeling. Floors are made of simple, hard surfaces.

My friend who is an Interior Designer by profession always tells me that I don’t need to spend thousands of cash in styling my own space. Besides, I could find the best cheap thrills in the nearest depot without splurging too much.

There are four areas in your home or space that needs to be given attention in order to yield an impressive result:

1. Paint – Painting a room is one of the easiest but most impressive decor changes you can make. And the good news is you can paint like a pro by buying quality paint and quality brushes and rollers.

2. Area Rugs – A new area rug represents one of the best home decor purchases you can make. These affordable rugs come in a multitude of styles, fabrics, and colors. You can use them to brighten a room, accent your furniture, or provide a lively contrast to the primary decorating theme.

3. Furniture –It makes a statement in a room. Furniture, especially older furniture, is often extremely well made. The frame is often hardwood and very sound.

4. Lamps – using a lighting can bring a room alive. One of the best ways make a lighting decor statement is through a combination of floor and table lamps. Lamps represent your best lighting value because they require no wiring alterations to your home and because they can be moved from room to room and from house to house.

Chinese colors are bright and heavily ornate, and inherited from the Manchu-ruled Qing dynasty. The elaborate, yet warm style uses rich and vibrant colors. Influences from the Ming era are seen as a high point for furniture and home decoration. The Ming style is the direct opposite of the Qing style. It is clean and simple, spare and elegant, uncluttered and exactly symmetrical, with the smallest decorative details thoroughly considered in relation to the whole design. Color symbolism is significant in Chinese décor: black symbolizes the female and rejuvenation; red, the male, for self-expression and also good luck. The Ming look is more controlled.

I have to admit, I am a failure when it comes to room organization. My mom always tells me that my room is a mess and that my things are all over the place. At times, I am having a hard time finding my things since my clutter is all over the room. But as time goes by, I have managed on how to keep my room organized in my own little way.

There are many advantages one could get to being organized such as:

•Decreases stress
•Allows you to have more time to enjoy the things that you love
•Develops good time managment skills you can use everyday at home or on the job.

And with the current lifestyle that we have or I have, room organization is no longer a luxury but a necessity.

A child’s room is special, so it’s important to create a room that the child loves. Even a child has favorite colors, and their choice should be reflected in their rooms, whether it’s pastel colors for a girl’s room or bold primary colors for a boy. It could be easily changed when the child has outgrown it or when you have to sell.
When deciding for a theme for your child’s room, it should include not only the walls and fabrics but also the bed. Creating a fantasyland based on your child’s choice of characters will transform your child’s room into something extraordinary where they will feel at home.

Christmas is the probably the most festive season of the year. So here are some do’s and don’ts in designing your homes this season.

Choose the right Christmas tree. You have the option to have an artificial or a natural tree. After putting up the tree, lights should be next. You can hide some lights in the tree to add depth. Last to be placed are the ornaments. Spread your ornaments evenly and alternate their sizes.

Christmas decorations are a family activity, so make sure to have your husband and kids help you out. Have Fun and Merry Christmas Everyone!

Plants gives life to the space, it adds aesthetic appeal to the house. Choose plants that don’t have thorns. Use round leafed plants, add chimes to your doors and decorate with crystals to bring you positive chi.

Clutter is a bug no-no in terms of interior design. Do not put any objects that would block your front door / positive Chi from entering your house.

Add water elements inside your house. Water fountains or aquarium is good for beautifying your house. It will also attract good chi.

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