Spruce Up Your Interior For Christmas – Kitchens

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJf2JU9rkFM-MnuLs6Ws1sMlXMdbXNVkkQwfMwRUjyXnwZpSn8UlW9f04ynOJLFcIx_3EFfb2EP8kUSye9b0er84pZU5FicWtXuB1pZ-9bhs-NOkQ6y5bN8rCpEysjtVwgv_DHXn8-UOL/s400/CHRISTMAS+INTERIORS_8.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJf2JU9rkFM-MnuLs6Ws1sMlXMdbXNVkkQwfMwRUjyXnwZpSn8UlW9f04ynOJLFcIx_3EFfb2EP8kUSye9b0er84pZU5FicWtXuB1pZ-9bhs-NOkQ6y5bN8rCpEysjtVwgv_DHXn8-UOL/s400/CHRISTMAS+INTERIORS_8.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" /></a><br />Keep your festive spirits up while you prepare mountains of festive foods by adding decorations to your kitchen! You don't have to go mad, but a simple artificial tree to compliment a stainless steel contemporary kitchen or home-made gingerbread men hanging from red ribbons from your curtain poles or <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/blinds/roller-blinds/kitchen-roller-blinds/">kitchen blinds</a> will remind you why you're slaving over a hot stove!<br /><br />The gorgeous aromas that waft from the kitchen will also make it a b-line for those who can't resist the beautiful smells, so they're bound to wander in to see what's cooking. Make use of family and friends by allocating tasks, such as peeling potatoes or washing up, it will help ease the pressure you may be feeling and make your guests and family feel useful – well that's the idea anyway!<br /><br />We see the sign 'Keep Calm and Carry On' on lots of soft furnishings, from cushions to wall plaques this may be a cliché but it is worth remembering that you should also be able to enjoy the festive season without being a slave in your own kitchen, add some decorations even if it's a pretty bowl filled with clove studded oranges or tiny baubles to remind you that the festive season is full of good cheer!<br /><br />Image: belle maison

Spruce Up Your Interior For Christmas – Kitchens

Keep your festive spirits up while you prepare mountains of festive foods by adding decorations to your kitchen! You don't have to go ma...

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Finding Your Focal Point

<a href="http://deardesigner.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/country-homes-and-interiors1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://deardesigner.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/country-homes-and-interiors1.png" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 347px; height: 250px;" /></a><br />There is an important aspect to be considered when decorating your living room, you will need to find the focal point of room and when you have done this it will give you the opportunity to place your furniture around it. For example, maybe you have a beautiful bay window which has some magnificent views, or perhaps you have in your living room a fireplace that is pleasing to the eye, if that is the case, then you will want to place your furniture in such a way that will take advantage of it.<br /><br />If you have a bay window take full advantage of it by having an appropriate window dressing; the days of finding ready made curtains and <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/curtain-poles/bay-window-poles/">bay window curtain poles</a> or cheap Roman blinds is long gone. Today you'll be able to find all manner of styles, colours and designs to suit your décor.<br /><br />With the amount of information that is available today, whether it is from browsing the Internet and looking at different websites that contain information on different interior design ideas, or magazines that have photographs of rooms that have been beautifully decorated, you will be able to decide easily, what style you want.<br /><br />Image: Dear Designer's Blog

Finding Your Focal Point

There is an important aspect to be considered when decorating your living room, you will need to find the focal point of room and when you h...

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Maximise Natural Light By Using Bay Window Curtain Poles

<a href="http://www.massuccowarnermiller.com/images/residential/sanfran/3-lr.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.massuccowarnermiller.com/images/residential/sanfran/3-lr.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 409px; height: 578px;" /></a><br />Bring a warm and cosy look to your living rooms by choosing ready made curtains in gorgeous milk chocolate colours! Well it is Easter, so why not indulge in sumptuous chocolate colours which are as stylish as some of the Easter eggs!<br /><br />This year we know that texture is playing an important part in interior designs, rich velvet fabric is renowned for its opulence and stylish looks which have been used for centuries in the homes of the wealthy. Today we can all enjoy this luxury as fabric warehouses online and in the high street have the latest colours along with crushed velvet, silks and satin to change the look of your home.<br /><br />Full length curtains hung from gold metal rings on <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/curtain-poles/bay-window-poles/">bay window curtain poles</a> provide a sleek look which brings out the beauty of the window and the curtains in an unpretentious way. Team with candy pink velvet covered chairs to bring your bay window alive and give them a spring look.<br /><br />With curtain pole spares readily available you can also use curtain rings which slide over the fixings which allows you to pull the curtains right back to each side of the bay window. These are ideal if the window is small and north facing as it maximises the amount of light entering the room.<br /><br />Image: La Dolce Vita

Maximise Natural Light By Using Bay Window Curtain Poles

Bring a warm and cosy look to your living rooms by choosing ready made curtains in gorgeous milk chocolate colours! Well it is Easter, so wh...

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Wonderful White Bedrooms

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIB3fmrnejV9DphaxU1ucJrwFpd9EwXwBp3bupZpaQkO94CsXeOfNC-1uhfn6DkWiVXDdvtpGHWsX3HdfCpnBHLidG_0oK41HI8AW-E6PEf8Omnl69tBJ-DIemdOKoJKGsiWPeUWIkHjvR/s400/house+to+home50.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIB3fmrnejV9DphaxU1ucJrwFpd9EwXwBp3bupZpaQkO94CsXeOfNC-1uhfn6DkWiVXDdvtpGHWsX3HdfCpnBHLidG_0oK41HI8AW-E6PEf8Omnl69tBJ-DIemdOKoJKGsiWPeUWIkHjvR/s400/house+to+home50.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />I have to admit that I am more than just a white admirer! As white is the ideal colour to give you a blank canvas on which to work and create stunning interiors, 9 times out of 10 I will elect to choose white as the main stay and foundation of every room!<br /><br />I think it's because white always gives a crisp clean look to a room, which can be teamed with any other colour and still look spectacular. There is more to white than you may first imagine as even white has a wide range of different shades and hues.<br /><br />Terms such as winter white, ivory white and not forgetting the paint ranges which were very popular a few years ago which had a hint of colour with white as the basis. Apple white is a beautiful colour which provides an all year round look of freshness. Rose White is ideal for bedrooms as it gives a gentle soft look to a room and of course a touch of blue and white are ideal partners for bathrooms.<br /><br />However, you do have to be careful if you only going to use white otherwise it can actually look very cold hence the expression ice white! We've all seen enough of the white stuff outside in recent days and so rather than your interior turning out to be a slushy snow colour you need to be careful which shade of white you choose!<br /><br />White bedrooms create a look of peace, calm and serenity. Bedding sets in white are ideal, if you are fortunate enough to have a bedroom which has a bay window lightweight voile curtains hung from white <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/curtain-poles/bay-window-poles/">bay window poles</a> add a graceful charm which is easy and inexpensive to replicate.<br /><br />Image: <a href="http://villaanna.blogspot.com/">Villa Anna</a>

Wonderful White Bedrooms

I have to admit that I am more than just a white admirer! As white is the ideal colour to give you a blank canvas on which to work and creat...

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Beautiful Bay Window Dressings

<a href="http://2modern.blogs.com/.a/6a00d834522c5069e2011570646150970b-500wi" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2modern.blogs.com/.a/6a00d834522c5069e2011570646150970b-500wi" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 489px;" /></a><br />I simply adore bay windows and know they are notoriously difficult to dress! In the past these beautiful large windows were usually hidden behind swathes of heavy curtains and whilst this is fine for traditional styled homes, those fortunate to have an older style home to renovate can strip away tradition along with layers of dark varnish and bring a wealth of natural light into the room. <br /><br />White is the ideal colour to make a room look crisp, clean and modern. It is also a great neutral colour which can provide the opportunity to inject colour in subtle ways through the clever integration of soft furnishings and floor coverings.<br /><br />Soft white leather sofas and chairs provide chic elegance which can have a multitude of cushions placed onto them to bring colour into a room.<br /><br />Flooring is another great way to include colour. Gorgeous modern designs which have soft colours can transform the look of a room as well as offering a soft, warm touch and feel to a room.<br /><br />Keep things simple so that accent pieces are not detracted from. Clutter free is a must along with beautiful and unusual lighting. High ceilings lend themselves brilliantly to modern chandelier deigns to add a touch of understated elegance.<br /><br />Beautiful light weight voile curtains are the perfect way to let a multitude of natural light into the room. They also enable the window’s beauty to be realised to the full with distraction and over fussiness.<br /><br />Opt for full length curtains to enable the whole window to be covered as well as offering a soft and gentle window treatment which adds elegance to the room. <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/curtain-poles/bay-window-poles/">Bay window curtain poles</a> are a great modern alternative to more traditional styles of curtain tracking however, the style you choose should be in keeping with the overall interior design style of the room.<br /><br />Image: <a href="http://blog.2modern.com/">2Modern Design Talk</a>

Beautiful Bay Window Dressings

I simply adore bay windows and know they are notoriously difficult to dress! In the past these beautiful large windows were usually hidden b...

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Simply Beautiful Bay Window Curtains

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZlFmvMJ9KeDAHIXQH46PdEIvQ-uRCV3Wh34Fb_vkSTU268Z-wexNfBcRsE1Zinjo4QkYc_M_ey50vYJ03H6YGg4_FwmSiIx4i2FCGy-6CM8ig3i3vrLdfi5fyFqyd3HrGqjzd1H5GSPl/s400/1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZlFmvMJ9KeDAHIXQH46PdEIvQ-uRCV3Wh34Fb_vkSTU268Z-wexNfBcRsE1Zinjo4QkYc_M_ey50vYJ03H6YGg4_FwmSiIx4i2FCGy-6CM8ig3i3vrLdfi5fyFqyd3HrGqjzd1H5GSPl/s400/1.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br />Chic white which oozes pure simplicity is my ideal of a perfect bedroom! However in reality wear would you store your clothes! There’s not a drawer unit or wardrobe in sight!.... Obviously you would have a separate dressing room!<br /><br />Sliver grey and white make a stunning combination which has been used on the wallpaper, which I have to admit is another ‘new’ for me because I’m not a great wall paper lover!<br /><br />My favourite aspect has to be the beautiful bay window with the sunlight flooding in! One of my favourite forms of window dressing - full length white voile curtains, which I adore for their pure simplicity and fresh appearance, look striking hung from the contrasting dark <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/curtain-poles/bay-window-poles/">bay window curtain poles</a>. The poles are light fitting are the only dark aspects in this room’s design, how refreshing!<br /><br />Bay windows are notoriously hard to dress and usually have heavy fabrics on more traditional style curtain tracks. This makes a really refreshing change and a great way to create a light and airy feel to the room.<br /><br />The more I look at this room design from Fresh Locations, the more I feel the urge to add something to it to give a focal point. <br /><br />Maybe it needs a French style white vanity style dressing table with an ornate mirror hung above it? Or just a simple cerise pink orchid plant in a plain white ceramic pot?<br /><br />White and silver greys offer a wide choice of accent colour without going over the top and spoiling the simplistic and stunning overall interior design style.<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.laissezfaire.blogspot.com.">Laissezfaire</a> for image source and other great design styles.

Simply Beautiful Bay Window Curtains

Chic white which oozes pure simplicity is my ideal of a perfect bedroom! However in reality wear would you store your clothes! There’s not a...

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