Creating Stunning Interiors - Focal Points And Proportion

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_50cUwPg0slM/S19PqHVEH8I/AAAAAAAAFR8/JfHMYoiCR50/s400/352eb2c5a11e9d03d12842920b2a836d.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_50cUwPg0slM/S19PqHVEH8I/AAAAAAAAFR8/JfHMYoiCR50/s400/352eb2c5a11e9d03d12842920b2a836d.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 256px;" /></a><br />White remains interior designer's staple colour this year along with mixing old with new. Which is great news for those who want to create stunning interiors without having to spend a small fortune on decorating, furniture and soft furnishings.<br /><br />The secret to success is to ensure you have a proportionally balanced room. This does not mean that everything has to be symmetrical, it means that you have to ensure that you have focal points and places for the eyes to wander straight to as people enter the room. Adding interest is a fundamental key to successful interiors, so when you re-vamp your rooms remember to give your eyes a path to follow, otherwise the room will look bland and boring.<br /><br />Little touches such as using black metal curtain poles rather than white <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/curtain-track/">curtain tracks</a> can make windows look chic and stylish. Simply placing the curtain poles higher than the window casing will not only give the illusion of higher windows it will also take the eyes upwards so that the whole room is viewed. Add a piece of stylish old or modern furniture which draws the eye directly to it as it begins the journey around the room.<br /><br />Having a sense of direction and purpose is equally import if you want to make your rooms into those you see produced by professional interior designers.<br /><br />Image: <a href="http://www.alifesdesign.blogspot.com/">A Life's Design</a>

Creating Stunning Interiors - Focal Points And Proportion

White remains interior designer's staple colour this year along with mixing old with new. Which is great news for those who want to crea...

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Create Clean, Straight Lines Using Matching Curtain Poles

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_50cUwPg0slM/Stt_XlB4Y3I/AAAAAAAAEkA/jQhOI-HV2YQ/s400/img_allwhiteandbluedelight_4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_50cUwPg0slM/Stt_XlB4Y3I/AAAAAAAAEkA/jQhOI-HV2YQ/s400/img_allwhiteandbluedelight_4.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />If you have the advantage of having a large dining area maximising the amount of natural light during the day by using sheer curtains creates a striking and informal ambiance to the area.<br /><br />Having full length sheer curtains which cover two walls will also create the illusion of more space, along with clean lines and chic styles which suit both modern and contemporary homes effortlessly.<br /><br />Using <a href="http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/curtain-poles/">curtains poles</a> which fit neatly into the corners of the room also provide a style which is well thought out, bringing cohesion to the area. White or ivory sheer curtains such as voiles or faux silk add a touch of contrast against the robust and durable practicalities of a dining room furniture. This juxtaposition enables the curtains to be hung from dark coloured curtain poles to compliment the colour of the the dining suite beautifully and elegantly.<br /><br />Try mixing sheer lightweight fabrics with chunky furniture to create stunning interiors which have a eclectic mix of textures to add depth with harmony to your dining room. Using full length curtains will also add height to a room as well as being the perfect solution for dressing patio or French doors which are typically found in dinning rooms of traditionally styled homes.<br /><br />Image: <a href="http://www.alifesdesign.blogspot.com/">A Life's Design</a>

Create Clean, Straight Lines Using Matching Curtain Poles

If you have the advantage of having a large dining area maximising the amount of natural light during the day by using sheer curtains create...

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