Februari 2018
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Designing and decorating living room interiors is a classic experience for many homeowners. You are creating a personal space within your home, which will form the first impression of your home, and your lifestyle in the mind of the visitor who visits for the first time. If the visual quality of your home interiors is full of clutter then it can have a bad impact immediately.
Sadly many few people understand that designing is an inside process. Normally what peopled do is buy a bunch of interior design magazines and try to copy what other designers have done for their clients. You may get some nice ideas by looking at the works done by professional designers but there remains one important question unanswered, which is.
Does your living room interior design reflect your personality?
Now this is so important in the first place?
Every interior space, which has been designed or just happened to be the way it is, is a reflection of your personality in some way or the other. If you get inspired by beautiful designs you see in the movies, interior design magazines or television shows and try to copy them, then what will happen is after a few days they will start to reflect the truth about
your personality.
What I mean is what looks beautiful in pictures may not be as comfortable in reality for you. Your definition of comfort can never match with other person's perspective on comfortable spaces. So before you think of copying from someone else's design make sure to check out your own needs and triggers that make your comfortable.
For example one person looks at a photo of a living room with beautiful chandelier hanging from top and grabs a similar one from a website that sells lighting fixtures. Spends quite a lot of money on this gadget and his living room is now looking beautiful. But after a few days of using this he realizes that it consumes lots of electricity and secondly there's too much light in his living room causing unnecessary glare.
So first know your standards of comfort living and then cleverly make choices that will help you to not only save money but also at the same time create spaces where you can really relax and enjoy your day with family and friends. What's the point spending your hard-earned money on living room interior decorating that will only make you unhappy?

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A bachelor's apartment should look modern and sleek, at the same time, feel cozy and comfortable. Read on, for some innovative tips for decorating a bachelor's apartment...
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A bachelor's apartment is often considered a synonym for a house which is disorganized, full of clutter and sans any aesthetic appeal! After all, the last thing on a guy's mind is to think about whether the color of the curtains in his house, match with the paint color on the walls! This thinking however can completely change, if the bachelor in question is expecting some friends over, one of them being a girl that he has a crush on! So, for all those youngsters out there, who want to give their house a new, furbished look, here are some creative decorating ideas...
De-clutter and Repaint...
Before you begin decorating your apartment, the first thing that you need to do is to get rid of the things that you do not need. Old clothes, shoes, books, any furniture item which is past its prime, do away with all the things that you no longer use! Next, the simplest way to give a new look to your apartment is to paint it in some interesting colors. Since it's a bachelor's pad, paint it in colors such as blue, beige, tan, dark brown, maroon and dark green. Usually, bachelor pads are small in size, so to give an illusion of a larger space, paint the walls in a lighter shade and the ceiling in the same color, but two shades lighter than the one used on the walls. You can keep the darker paint colors such as green and maroon to make some art designs on the wall.
Furniture and Storage...
The furniture should be low maintenance. So, opt for dark-colored leather sofas and place a wooden coffee table in the center. Keep only modern, sleek furniture, with clear-cut lines, as it occupies lesser space. In case you have only one room, which is the case with many bachelor's pads, get a Murphy bed, which can go in the wall during the daytime! To deal with space constraints, add a closet to your room. A closet will help you to keep your clothes and shoes organized. You can even use wooden step ladders of different sizes, to create shelves and keep books and other stuff on them!
Accessories and Window Treatments...
To liven up your apartment, make use of some interesting accessories. If you have a good budget, one of the best ideas for decorating a bachelor's apartment is to keep a pair of sleek, stainless steel lamps in your living room and hang a steel chandelier from the roof! If you do not want to spend much, make a collage with framed photographs of your family and friends and put it up on the walls. These days, you get peel and stick window treatments, which have beautiful art designs on them. So, if you are too lazy to hang curtains, plus you want to make your pad look arty and beautiful, opt for these!
Lighting and Dividing...
Keep the lighting in the room very basic and light. This will give your apartment a warm, cozy, spacious look. If you want to highlight particular areas in your room or an artwork on the wall, make use of spot lights. As far as possible, choose simple lighting fixtures instead of decorative ones. For those of you who are living in a studio apartment, one of the creative decorating ideas is to make divisions in the room and create separate zones for sleeping, watching TV, studying, etc. This will help you in living a more organized life, plus dividers are an opportunity in itself, to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your interiors. Climbing plants, venetian blinds, a closet or a regular partition with some unique designs on it - all these can be used to divide and make way for specific areas in your house!
With these ideas, you can easily give your pad a whole new look. Remember to keep things modern, comfortable yet artistic. And since it's your house, decorate it in such a way that your personality shines through it! Most importantly, love your house!
Aastha Dogra
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The living room creates a lasting impression for all who enter. It reveals to your family and guests if you're formal and elegant or fun-loving and laid-back. The living room sets the mood for the home and should be a reflection of the owner's personal taste.
A living room can be arranged in many ways. For some, this space is formal and perfect at all times, to be entered and used only when guests come to call. To others, it serves as a comfortable family gathering place for watching TV, doing homework, or visiting.
In the past, living room décor was often symmetrical. Traditionally, a painting is placed above the sofa, and flanked by two end tables topped by lamps. Formal window treatments of luxurious fabrics trimmed with braid and fringe, and perfectly set pairs of occasional chairs and tables follow traditional rules of decorating. Few homes these days have space for such a ideal room that is more to be looked at than used.
Decorating style has evolved to allow a less formal look. While retaining certain elements such as beautiful millwork or lush fabrics, the more casual living room has lighter window treatments and more comfortable furniture. Studied symmetry has given way to softer lines, fewer rules, and more color.
A more casual family room style of living room has a character of nonchalance. While furniture and fabrics should be coordinated, there are few rules. Choices are governed by practicality. Furniture selection and placement is less structured. Seating around a TV is often necessary, with a table for casual eating. In today's home, the living room may even have a computer center, that would be integrated in to the homes audio/visual system.
Regardless of what purpose your living room serves, the fabrics, colors, furniture, and accessories should be what you love. Whether it's serene and neutral, colorful and lively, or something in-between, it should reflect your taste. After all, this is truly a room for living.
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The living room creates a lasting impression for all who enter. It reveals to your family and guests if you are formal, or an elegant or fun-loving and laid-back type of person. The living room sets the mood for the home and should be a reflection of the owners personal taste.
Your living room tells the people who go into it really who you are in a way. It might tell them if you're a casual type of person, cheerful type of person, boring kind of person, neat freak, and so on you get what I mean, this room can be arranged in many different ways. This could be a formal room for some people and the casual family room for others it could be a gathering place for the family or it could be a TV watching room or a doing their homework type of room or just simply a place where people come and talk.
Typically in the past and even so now, that traditional fashion for the living room would be probably a symmetrical room with a couch in the middle and then to end tables with the coffee table in the middle and probably a picture over top of the couch and a couple lamps on the coffee tables. And the windows would be dressed up in some luxurious fabric trimmed with the user braiding or fringes.
These days though people have evolved away from this to a more casual look, they still keep some of the look in detail of various items like wood work and fabrics but they don't go to heavy on these finishes a little less fancy trim work and a little less plush window coverings. And they tend to lean towards more comfortable furniture and more simple. The rooms are not set up in a symmetrical fashion as much, giving way to just neatly organized setting.
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Create two distinct areas with a clever layout, but link the two by choosing furniture in matching woods and using the same colour scheme throughout the space.
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Modular sofa
A corner sofa, with a low arm, acts as a divider between the living and dining areas without blocking the view.
Co-ordinating fabrics
Tie the two areas together by using the same fabrics to make napkins and runners for the table, and cushions for the sofa and chairs.
Spot lighting
Hanging a low-level pendant light over the table helps to define the dining area of the room.
Living Room and Hallway
A living room that's also a hallway, can be stylish and welcoming. Come in, hang your coat on the understairs rack, and snuggle down in the seating area, which is painted a warm ochre to make it the focus of the space.
Top tips
Door curtain
Use a curtain, made from a pretty floral fabric, to conceal the front door. It will keep out draughts, and add colour to the scheme, too.
Cream-painted stairway area
Painting the understairs, banister and stairwell the same creamy white, separates them visually from the ochre seating area
Family Living room
Think practical and stylish: hard-wearing flooring, washable and wipe-down upholstery and loads of storage, combined with bold blue walls, pretty fabrics and a luxurious rug.
Top tips
Wall-to-wall shelving
Run shelves right across the chimney breast and alcoves - the narrow middle section is ideal for pictures.
Versatile table
A compact design, made from glass and chrome, slots around the sofa arm - perfect for your laptop, games console or TV dinner.
Built-in storage
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A crawl space vapor barrier certainly provides an insulation air barricade in between the living space of the home and the ground at the bottom. Till date, many primitive buildings and homes have a crawl space beyond the main foundations of their residence. But these spaces tend to get exposed to moisture and soil. In this article, we will see all the possible ways to improve these spaces.
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In the field of architecture and structural construction, certain edifices are built in an extremely old-fashioned style. Usually, beneath the main foundation of a building or home are huge, empty, exposed spaces called crawl spaces, which are basically constructed for insulating air between the home and the ground level. Since these spaces are empty and open, they are home to many catastrophes like mold, mildew, termites, water damage, rot and decay, dead animals such as rodents, rats and reptiles, etc. When this is the case, homeowners have a hard time maintaining healthy, sanitary conditions in their homes. Why? Because,
A living room constantly draws the air from the crawl space and disperses it throughout, back to the living room or the entire house. If the air which is pulled in is contaminated and filled with germs and pathogens, it would obviously be the same air that the family members are going to breathe in their homes. This can cause them serious health and harmful breathing problems.
There can be moisture issues all over the flooring of the house, causing inflation in the wooden furniture.
Also, there can be rotten floor joists, doors, windows, foul odor and irregular humidity levels annihilating the beautiful integrity of your home.
Thus, if you happen to exist around such a construction, where vented crawl spaces are a house to a stack problems into your home, extending your outlook for a smart and quick solution must be the main priority as of now. And the answer to the above possibility is a crawl space vapor barrier installation! In short, it's the closing of the crawl space from the ground level to the area near the living room.
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier
The concept of this subject is pretty simple. It's nothing but the air flowing from beneath the home (ground level) into the home. This makes the crawl space an entry point for a humidity and/or moisture attack into your home. Since the crawl space is really close to the bottom of your home's living room, the stagnant water and moisture present in the huge pit below is directly absorbed by your home. Along with that, the living room draws the warm air from the same dirty, unhealthy-airborne crawl space, and circulates it throughout the home. This movement is also called stack effect. Well, somehow, as long as there is a filthy concrete crawl space in the foundation of a house, there is no end to the threat to your health. Hence, in such dire situations, if one learns to adopt the simplest method of learning to install a vapor barrier in a crawl space, we guarantee that all the problems and moisture issues would be solved. Sealing the crawl space is a simple job and you can either approach a contractor or can also do this task yourself, as we all know that moisture usually flows from warmer places to colder places. The main idea of a crawl space barrier is to prevent the moisture to pass through the floor, ceiling or wall to the main living room of the house. Now to isolate the crawl space completely, all you can do is expend a strong, thick vapor barrier sheet, which in turn consists of multilayered polyethylene sheets. This insulation is very effective and prevents any sort of fuss from rising. They help to maintain a thorough flow of quality air and also prevent the accumulation of moisture. Well, there are several ways to go about installing vapor barrier in a crawl space. Out of a bunch of them, the installation method discussed below is the simplest and the most effective too. So follow these instructions carefully and secure your crawl space, at the earliest.
Ways to Install a Vapor Barrier in a Crawl Space
One of the most common ways to install a vapor barrier is to utilize plastic sheeting or polyethylene materials of varying thickness, such as 4 mm, 6 mm and 10 mm.
Some people even prefer to use a high-density, cross-laminated polyethylene material for insulating the crawl space. This material has more resistance to endure rips and punctures, if so.
Before you move further with this do-it-yourself project, make sure all the foundation vents and seals are eliminated from the working area.
Also check the soil condition, whether it's clear and object free. This should not be one of the reasons that could damage the vapor barrier in the future.
Along with these details, ensure that any sort of powered combustion systems like water heaters, humidifiers or furnaces are sealed and protected, to avoid any mishap in the process.
Make sure the crawl space is extremely dry and clean before you plan to start any vapor barrier project. Also, it has to be held up high and tight against the side walls.
Another aspect to take care of, in the installation process, is to seal all the air leaks including the band joist through the exterior walls.
The lapping or seaming of the vapor barrier must be done 12'' up the side walls using a pressure sensitive tape. Make sure that the tapes are cut well around the columns, footings and pipes, so that your work is precise.
If necessary, you can install rigid foam boards or a continuous termite insulation to prevent germination.
Lastly, it is important to install a supply outlet in the given crawl space to ensure that there is no leakiness of the walls or flooring in the entire air path.
In addition to controlling moisture and air sealing, if the vapor barrier is properly installed, you might save a lot on the energy costs, and most importantly, gain a comfy, pleasant-smelling home to live in.
Fatima Rangwala

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When the time comes for you to get a new TV you will probably be looking for a new TV stand as well and you want to match the two items up. You can't cut corners when it comes to your new stand if you have spent a large amount of money on your new television. Sadly a corner TV stand has some weaknesses if we approach our new TV stand with this attitude.
If you take your television viewing pretty seriously you don't want to have your TV set stuck in the corner of your room. If you use the sound direct from the TV the sounds gets trapped in the corner. And if you use external sound it makes it tough to get the speakers positioned right, unless you have a huge room, in which case you won't have your TV in the corner. It also makes the location of you furniture odd and potentially uncomfortable and offer you a poor view of your screen.
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Cool Designs and Styles for Sofa Cushion Covers
If you are looking to make small changes in your living room, an effective way would be to change the look of your sofa. This can be done by simply changing the cushion covers. This article gives you some ideas for the same.

A couch or sofa is one of the focal points of any living room. To give it an elegant look, which also matches the décor of the room, you can use various types of cushion covers. These are available in a wide variety of colors and patterns. You can also make them yourself, so that they are totally unique and one of a kind. They are available in a wide variety of fabrics-like cotton, silk, satin, velvet, damask, and linen. They can significantly change the look of any décor without having you spend too much money.
Designs and Styles
If you are bored with your current home décor, but do not have the budget to do significant remodeling, then making some small changes in it can go a long way. One such inexpensive, yet highly effective way, is to go for cushion cover replacement. It helps brighten up the living room and gives it a completely new look. As these are available in a wide variety of designs, colors, patterns, and fabrics, there is a lot of scope for experimentation. You can select them in colors which contrast or complement the walls and the sofa. Opt for bright colors such as blue, gold, or sea green, if you have a neutral colored sofa or walls, and solid colors without designs, if the sofa has been upholstered in a patterned fabric. Ensure that the patterns of the sofa and the covers do not clash, but complement each other. Always select cushion covers that match the overall décor of the room. Other popular and fancy cover designs are the quilted, embroidered, and sequined varieties.
If your cushions are of an unusual shape or size, then you might have trouble finding a cover that will fit. The best thing to do in such cases is to opt for those that are made to measure. Many cushion cover manufacturers offer custom-made ones to match your needs. You can even make them on your own, by purchasing a fabric of your choice and sewing it in the same dimensions as the existing covers. You can also make them fancier by adding lace edges, colored ribbons, sequins, and buttons. This will not take much effort or time, and they will make a nice addition to your home without spending a lot of money. For patio furniture cushions , choose durable fabrics like polyester blends and teflon.
Choosing the right cushion covers for your couch can make a big difference to your home décor. As there are a lot of choices available, make sure that you select the most suitable ones. You can also opt for replacement cushion covers to keep your sofa dust-free and clean. Washing them regularly will ensure that they last for a longer period of time.
Rimlee Bhuyan

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From early times in the United States (U.S.), up to the 1970s, much family activity centered on the living room of a home. Also known as "the receiving room," home makers took guests there as soon as they entered the home. This room contained the best seating and furnishings. There, the draperies hung finely about the windows. A small piano might reside in the room. A vase with fresh-cut flowers and a bowl filled with nuts or mints might rest on the coffee table. "Eat something while I fetch coffee from the kitchen," a home maker might say to guests.
Kept spotlessly clean, the living room location permitted the homemaker to entertain guests without their getting far into the dwelling (where messes lurked). A home maker might comfortably engage in polite and interesting conversation, and make an impression on guests in the living room. That location, the most formal, coat-and-tie room in the house, exuded sophistication as well as cleanliness and it wordlessly identified the family as rising in social status (or it did not). But, housing changed in the U.S. in the 1970's when people wanted to express themselves, to have more choice, and they cared less about what guests thought of them.
They cared more about configuring their home with imaginative and useful living space. Still, even today, most newly constructed homes, as well as the ones built before the 1970s, have living rooms. Yet, the family room (where the radio once rested, then the television set sat, and now the wide-screen TV mounts upon a wall) practically centers both the family and their guests. Entertainment in the digital age, not simple conversation, requires access to digital content (no coat-and-tie necessary or wanted).
Homeowners began to remodel their living rooms into home offices, a special room ensconced with a desk, a computer work station, and online access. Then, the computer work station evolved to become the source of computer games and many former living rooms and offices became online gaming rooms. Now, neither computing nor gaming require sequestering in a room. A tablet or a laptop enables mobile computing and a smart phone enables online gaming.
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Cheap Sleeper Sofas That are Fabulously Affordable
Sleeper sofas are a must for the dual role they provide, that as a sofa and as a bed. Moreover, they are space saving. Find useful information on some cheap sleeper sofas, in this article.
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After a hard day's work, what is the best thing do? It's just lying on the sofa and watching the television. Sofas are relaxing indeed. There is a lot of variety available in the sofa market. There are sitter sofas which can be used only for seating or relaxation, and the other ones are the sleeper sofas, which are good for homes where space is an issue. Sleeper sofas, as the name suggests, have dual functions. They can be used as the conventional sofas of the living room, and also as a super comfortable bed. The smooth transformation of these sofas into a bed is the main feature of these sofas.
A lot of thinking normally goes into buying the room furniture of any kind, be it sofas or any other furniture. Furniture should be bought considering the room size, home wall colors, fabric type, and of course the budget. Rather than investing a huge amount into buying luxurious sofas, it is better to buy the reasonable and cheap sofas. The advantage of following this strategy is that, you can replace the sofas periodically and buy new ones to keep the mood changing!
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The furniture market is flooded with so many brands, and generally all the brands manufacture sleeper sofas. According to reviews, Ikea, Ethen Allen, Carlyle, American Leather, Ashley, Room & Board, are some of the most popular brands in furniture. But the sofas from these brands are quite highly priced. Mostly, all the brands require assembling and dissembling, which is quite easy, and is mentioned in the manual. In this article, we will specifically be targeting the ones from good brands, where the price is under $500. While buying sofas, the quality factor should not be ignored. There are many brands in the market that offer cheap ones, but remember that these products are not all value for money. Also, it should be noted that the prices mentioned under may vary slightly as per the region of buying, and also the mode of buying. So now, let's get into the details of some quality and low-cost sofas.
Rayanne Sofa Bed
The Rayanne sofa bed manufactured by Ashley furniture is a perfect buy, as far as price is concerned. The sofa guarantees a comfortable feel to you, along with an exotic rich look to the living room. The product comes with a matching ottoman and swivel chair. The price for this sofa is around $450.
Mia Bark Sofa with Storage
The main advantage of sleeper sofas with 'storage' is that they help in hiding the clutter! Just put up all the unwanted things in this storage space, and enjoy a clutter free home! The Mia Bark sofa with storage by Furniture USA, is a reliable and stylish product that guarantees a sophisticated look to your home. This sofa is available at a price of around $400.
Handy Living Convert A Couch Sleeper Sofa
This sofa easily converts itself into a bed by the push of a hand, and is comfortable and light weight due to the steel construction. Two people can comfortably sleep on this sofa, and as a couch three people can sit on it. The price for this useful sofa cum bed is around $425.
Acme Contemporary Beige Microfiber Adjustable Sofa Bed Sleeper
This one is a classy product from Acne, and the simple design makes it look very elegant. It is a simple sofa cum bed with no storage space. The product is suitable for a living room, and can be used as a bed in case of an emergency. The price is around $300.
Istikbal 18-REG-N5136-03-0 Regata 3 Seat Sleeper
A stylish and reasonable product, which will definitely add style to your home. The product design is the main feature of this brand. The spring design gives the ultra comfortable feeling, and the sofa also has a storage space. The price is around $300.
Buying a sleeper sofa is a smart move as it has many uses - a bed, a sofa and a storage space. Apart from that, there are plenty of designs available to choose from. So, go in for this kind of sofa, they are definitely worth the buy!
Hemangi Harankhedkar

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Does your living room look like it came straight out of the seventies, or just have a worn-out look? If your living room is old and tired but there is little money to spend, don't despair! There are lots of things you can do to spruce up the room and make it look new again without busting your budget. This article details many easy changes you can make to bring your living room back to life again.
Freshen up the walls
The easiest thing you can do to update the look of your living room is to change the walls. You may have the basic white or cream colored walls right now, or you may even have old paneling. Today, faux finishes add texture to the room, and the look is easily accomplished.
To create beautiful walls, first paint them with the basic color you have chosen for the room. This can be a sand shade, soft blue, terracotta or any shade that you choose. Once complete, add the faux finish by using rubber stamps, a feather duster or a rag rolling technique. You can find instructions for completing nearly any faux finish online.
Revive your furniture
Is your furniture tired and worn out? As long as it is still structurally sound, there are a few things you can do to make it look new again. If your sofa and love seat have wood arms or other accents, you can either refinish them or give them a coat of paint. You may attempt to clean the fabric yourself if you like, or use slipcovers to give your furniture an entirely new appearance. Unlike the slipcovers of years ago, today you can find slipcovers that fit well and don't look as though you have thrown a sheet over the sofa.
Consider adding a few plush throw pillows that are boldly colored in any design that suits your decorating style. Stripes, checks, floral and geometric patterns all work as long as you choose colors that complement the room.
Find some old treasures
Many people don't realize the great decorating sources they have right under their nose! Look in your basement or attic at things you have put away long ago. Old lamps, an antique trunk, accent tables and other things you find can often be renewed by giving them a fresh coat of paint or a new lamp shade. You may not realize it, but many paper lamp shades can be painted. If you have old lamps with a ceramic base, paint them and perform a little stenciling magic!
To further transform your living room, take out some old accents and accessories if you have a great deal of them. Too many accessories make a room look cluttered and messy. Use only a few boldly colored accents to add a splash of interest to the living room.
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Like most colonials, our home has a family room and a living room. And like most homeowners, we spend a lot more time in our family room than our living room. In fact, my 7 year old still gets confused when I use the term "living" room. It's now just known as the "red" room in our house.
With some minor changes and a lot of inspiration, you can turn your living room into something you'd actually live in! Here are some possible uses and design tips to help you get started:
Home office - Home Office means different things to different people. It could be a place to pay bills and file paperwork, or a place for kids to do homework, or you may run a business out of your home. Whatever your definition, focus your design around the function of the room.
Provide a clear surface on which to work. It's easy for a desk or table to become overrun with "stuff" resulting in no place to actually work. Tight for space? How about a table that drops down from the wall when needed (like a Murphy bed)?
Add a comfortable desk chair that is adjustable and doesn't squeak (trust me on this one!). If your room has carpet, consider a plastic floor protector to help you wheel around easier.
Add lots of hidden storage, but be sure to clearly label your storage units so you know where to find things.
Lighting is key! You will need overhead as well as good task lighting. If there is no overhead light, add some up-lighting.
Select functional accessories that add personality by do not cutter the space. But be careful not to make it too institutional - it's still your home, after all!
Keep the palate light and bright to inspire energy.
Minimize and secure cords as much as possible. Go wireless wherever possible.
Library - Love to read? Have a great book collection? Turn your living room into a cozy place to curl up with a good book! It's like having your own coffee house.
Add lots of shelving. Rather than just adding bookcases, consider customized bookshelves built around a window to create a window box seat. Not only will you get additional storage, you'll add a wonderful focal point to the room.
Instead of a traditional sofa or loveseat, opt for two or three comfy club chairs (depending on space). Gather those chairs around a round glass-top coffee table with a wood shelf underneath to show off some of your favorite coffee table books.
Provide task lighting for each reading chair. Pharmacy lamps are great for this. Make sure you also have enough lighting to see the books on the shelves.
As a library, you can comfortably use darker paint to create warmth.
Accessories - add a warm toned rug, soft throw blankets, and pepper the walls with black and white photography to create a coffee house feel.
Toy room - A toy room can be a great compromise between parents and kids in the eternal battle of toy clutter!
Opt for shelving with attractive bins that can hide the clutter inside them, and allow for pick-up in less than 5 minutes. Open storage looks messy, even when the room is picked up. Avoid a collection of mis-matched toy organizers - they look tacky!
Make sure the room is comfortable for grown ups as well as kids -add a comfortable chair or loveseat.
Add a kid-sized table and chairs. Tip: put a machine washable rug underneath to survive craft time!
Keep the room bright with cheerful colors, but avoid "cutesy" - save that for their bedrooms.
If your kids enjoy movies, add a TV and DVD player.
Set clear rules for cleanup, and stick to them!
Media room - Do you enjoy watching movies? Create your own movie theater in the comfort of your own home!
Add French or pocket doors and light-blocking shades to create a dark, quiet environment on demand.
Add a large screen TV with surround sound.
Add a dimmer switch to better control the lighting. Add task lighting to allow for discreet multi-tasking while watching a movie.
Depending on how many people will be watching the movies, add enough comfortable seating. Tip: use two loveseats angled at the corners of the room opposite the TV, and toss a couple bean bag chairs behind them for extra seating when necessary.
For decor, just frame a few of your favorite movie posters and hang them on the walls.
Don't forget the DVD organizer and a handy remote control holder!
Mud Room -Depending on the layout of your house, you could convert your living room into an oversized "holding cell" to accommodate coats, back packs, shoes, calendars, cleaning supplies, dog bed, pet food and much more. You get the idea!
Assign a "locker" to each family member (don't forget the family pet). Lockers provide vertical storage that makes good use of the space while hiding its cluttered contents. It's a great storage solution for jackets, purses, backpacks, and more. Lockers can be wood or metal, whichever you prefer.
Add wall hooks for guest coats, umbrellas, etc.
Add a shoe rack for wet or dirty shoes. Place vinyl placemats underneath to protect your floor.
Create a mail box for each member of the family to control mail flow.
Add a credenza or file cabinet to file all that mysterious paperwork that wanders into the house.
Create a message center by painting a wall (or part of a wall) with magnetic and/or chalkboard paint. Make it "pop" by adding a large empty gold leaf frame!
Add a colorful rug. Rather than get one large rug, opt for a couple smaller rugs that are machine washable.
How about a small drop-leaf table and a couple chairs for small projects, or for putting boots on?
Stag room - What can I say? If you must have one, here are some ideas:
Add a pool table, and a dart board (if room).
Include a bar and some bar stools.
Opt for a darker paint color that won't show wear and tear.
Display your favorite neon bar sign, deer head, or other prized possession.
Add a juke box in the corner if you like.
Don't forget the traditional "dogs playing poker" print!
Overwhelmed? Call an Interior Re-designer in your area. They specialize in making rooms work using what you already have. It's a very cost-effective way to bring new life to your old room.
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Adorn Your Home and Class With Very Artistic Collage Ideas
Collages give us the freedom to display our personalities and also keep memories we cherish, alive on our walls as long as we live. Collages are great ways to jazz up classrooms, bedrooms, etc. Read on to more.

Collage is an intriguing form of art, involving the assemblage of different kinds of stuff like paper, photographs, pictures, fabric, etc. to form something interesting and meaningful. Collages are great ice-breakers and are often used to get people at summer camps, etc. to get to know one another. Children love collage activities, simply because this form of art allows them to be as creative as they want. Moreover, it helps them get all messy, with the glue on their fingers, which thrills them to the core. Collages can also be used as an educational tool, to drive home certain points at seminars and educational sessions. It is also a great means to bring out new ideas, from creative minds. There are different kinds of collages that can be made. Let's have a look at some of the popularly made collage ideas.
Creative Collage Ideas
A collage is basically the assemblage of colorful and interesting materials, to form a final picture. The type of material used to form the collage creates the difference. There is no hard and fast rule, as to what you should use to create a collage, so use your creativity and have fun! Here are some collage ideas you can use.
Magazine Collages
Old magazines are required to make a magazine collage. This kind of collage is suitable if you are dealing with a large group of people. When conducting a collage activity with 20-40 people, it is not feasible to get expensive things, thus, magazines are the best option. Just divide the people into 3-4 groups and give them a large sheet of construction paper each. Give them a theme like global warming, end of the world, our planet in the future, relationships, etc. and ask them to prepare a collage using material from the magazines. No scissors are allowed, so they need to tear the pictures with their fingers only. The irregular sides give a wonderful appearance to the collage. In the same manner, you can also prepare a newspaper collage, wherein you replace magazines with newspapers.
Photo Collages
The best way to give the guests coming to your place a snapshot of you and your family's life is by having a photo or picture collage on the wall. It's an amazing way to keep memories alive in your living room! To prepare a photo collage you need loads of photographs, from the time you were born to the growing up years, to the current time. Cut these pictures in different shapes and sizes and paste them onto a cardboard sheet or large construction paper. Stick them at different angles, such that the final picture looks nice. In a collage we do not need any pattern; it has to look random, yet appealing. You could also have a wedding photo collage or baby photo collage.
Fabric Collages
Often, while conducting activities in schools, we have to keep coming up with something new, to keep children occupied. When paper collages become common, you could go for the fabric collage, wherein you can used fabric in place of paper. You could cut up old clothes into small pieces and place them in a large cardboard box. Make sure you have a large variety of colors and patterns, if not all colors, at least the primary colors. Give the groups a theme and a pair of scissors as well. You will be amazed at how creative people can be with small pieces of fabric.
Wall Collage
If you want to give your room a jazzy look, then think about a wall collage. Having a wall collage extending from the floor to the ceiling with old photographs, cards given by loved ones, bookmarks, movie tickets, love notes, posters, sketches, etc. simply changes the feel and look of the room. Those interested in cherishing old times, should totally try this out! For a more formal look, you could prepare a collage of several photo frames. Just have them made in different sizes and place them artistically on the wall to resemble a collage.
Besides the above mentioned ideas, there are several other collage ideas, such as 3D collages, rainbow collages, retro collage, sports collages, pet collages, etc. Depending on your interest area, choose the type of collage you want to make!
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Wow, I recently completed a living room make over, and it was one of those that I really didn't see in my mind's eye before I started, and I gotta tell you about it!
Our client wanted a room with deep dark blues; well the room wasn't a large rectangle, but had quite a bit of light with well framed windows. Let me set the stage for you.
This is a mid last century southwest ranch style that had been nicely upgraded with middle tone wood flooring and hickory kitchen cabinets. I'm adding this info because the kitchen, dining and living room are all visible. But it's not really an open floor plan so there are opportunities for color changes from room to room.
The trick in this case was to give the homeowner the perfect blue palette without making the room feel like the walls were closing in. You know cozy, rich, and timeless, not scary movie. This is the point where usually I look at the client's ideas and need to either tone down the color or find a slightly different hue or shade. It's not that I strive to impose my ideas on the client, but to find a version of their color vision that will work with the furnishings, flooring etc, and still be enjoyable for years to come. In this case that part was already done for us as the Client was using the brochures from the store showcasing these specific colors. I simply showed her how to see if the colors would work in her home.
So, we used the client's original dark color choice, a Valspar color called Ocean Slumber. I'm here to tell you, this is a deep, rich, dark blue with some teal undertones. Talk about a color making a statement! So why on earth try to calm it down... We painted it on three walls, opposite the entry, to the right and on the entry door wall. The fourth wall was the long one and went into the hall. This one was also painted a Valspar color, Tropical Spring, same family but lots lighter. For the woodwork and ceiling we went with a soft creamy white with slight blue undertones, Valspar again called Dove White. The end result is a room that now invites you to come in, sit down, relax and make yourself at home.
This project was lots of fun and proves that deep saturated colors can and possibly should be used more in smaller spaces.
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The number of craft ideas that you can come up with wood as the primary material are immense. To inspire you, some have been mentioned here.

While some of us are born with the knack of creating beautiful handmade crafts, there are others who master this art over time. Whatever the case, we are all aware in some way, of the therapeutic nature of creating something on our own. Similar is the case when it comes to creating different crafts. Whether it is kids or adults, the fun of crafting is something we should all experience at least once. Among the various arts and crafts, a lot of people are looking for craft ideas for wood. Now before you assume that woodworking involves working with a saw and a drill machine, think again. A lot can be done with wooden scraps, and while in some cases you may need the saw, it will be only for minimal work. Here, we bring to you a host of ideas for kids and adults alike, that you can create and enjoy!
Using Popsicle Sticks
Creating various arts and crafts with popsicle sticks is a good idea for craft. It only involves using stored up wooden sticks and a strong glue to hold it together. From coasters, to picture frames, to pen stands, and bird houses, there is a lot that you can create with these wooden items. Cut up the sticks neatly in halves and run a string through them to create a beautiful necklace. The string should be run through so that when worn, the sticks can be flat. The sticks can be painted in different colors and designs, and you can also add beads of different sizes between each stick for further style. The sticks can also be cut up in different sizes for a funky look.
Using Wooden Spools
Wooden spools make for great craft items. Stack up as many spools you have to make beautiful candle holders. Paint them, and accessorize with ribbons, charms, beads, and motifs. Use them as gifts, or to make tall candle holders to light up a corner of your room. Wooden dolls can also be made from smaller spools. By purchasing wooden balls available at crafts stores and painting them, the heads of the dolls can be made. Further, different fabrics and ribbons can be wrapped around the spools to make clothes for the dolls.
Using Wooden letters
You can make baby names with wooden letters and hang them on walls in nurseries. By decorating these letters with the right colors, you can make beautiful decorations for your little one. Furthermore, the decoration of such letters needn't be limited only to babies' rooms. You can have a large letter that is the initial of your name hanging on your room door. Personalizing these letters based on your personality will make them a perfect expression of yourself. In your room, you could also combine letters of different sizes to spell out your favorite quote. Here, you can instead decorate your wall as a unique backdrop and let the letters have a rustic, unfinished look.
Using Wooden Spoons
Wooden spoons can be beautifully crafted to make interesting decorative pieces. Simply sand them a little to make them smooth, and create beautiful patterns with paint on them. Use spoons of increasing sizes painted and hung on your walls in the kitchen or your dining room. Use deeper spoons, painted to hold potpourri on the center table of your living room. Enhance the edges with beads or use motifs to highlight the spoons.
With these craft ideas, you can easily create beautiful crafts for your home with wood. Use them to inspire yourself further and come up with better and more creative ideas.
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Several home-owners prefer to have a variety of lights for their living room area, with the different layers having a different function. It can sometimes be overwhelming to sort through all the options available. Continue reading to find out some of the best modern living room lighting possibilities.
The main lighting fixture inside the room will need to offer you a lot of light. The main light is often an overhead fixture. Together with being the chief light source in the room, this specific fixture really should be aesthetically pleasing and fit in nicely with the décor. It's going to be the focal point, so you will want something bold and creative that can add a pleasant touch of style. Ceiling choices such as chandeliers are very popular with homeowners as they provide an attractive center point for the room.
A living room usually needs low level lighting in order to produce a good ambience for families to enjoy, and for relaxation during the evening time. Eye-catching accessories and good lighting and lamps will make all the difference to the overall look and atmosphere inside the room.
Lamps with the main light on the top with an extra halogen light can be used to illuminate a whole room, along with extra lights being used for you to illuminate comfy chairs for reading.
Table lamps, ceiling and wall lights supply another appealing form of living room lighting. By using a combination of this sort of living room lighting, it is possible to illuminate just about any area of the room.
Many different types of materials are used these days in living room lighting. These include perspex, coloured chrome, bronze and brass. Thus, depending on which kind of style you've got inside your room, you're bound to find a material which fits in very well.
Dependant on the logistics of the space, one single light or several lights with differing intensities may be used.
To create a 'mood', lights might be used in particular spots like ceiling corners and at the edges of the room. To create a mood, you need to keep your primary light source hidden and only show its effect. By doing this and projecting the light source on to brightly coloured ceiling panels, a mood will be created.
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10 Best Sex Positions Of 2018

How would you like to start this year off with a bang? I am about to show you some very sexy moves that will help start your New Year off right. Here are the 10 best sex positions of 2009.
1. The Snow Plow - Guys, if you love to have a wild time with your woman then you should try this position. (Warning: This position requires your woman to have a considerable amount of flexibility). Lay your woman on her back. Raise her feet up over her head.
2. The Pirate's Bounty - This Position you will be kneeling. Her legs will be on the outside of yours. Her leg should be on your shoulder. This position allows you to be very close.
3. The Lap Dancing Cowgirl - One of the best sex positions that I know you men out there will enjoy because your woman gets to do all the work. Ladies your man will be sitting in a chair (make sure it is a chair that can hold two people) you will sit on him from the front.
4. Bend Over Backwards - I think it is good for couples to try new sex positions from time to time so they can keep there sex life exciting. This happens to be one of the sex positions that you can have fun trying. You will need your living-room sofa for this sex act. Have your woman bend backwards on the arm of your sofa. This position is very stimulating to both couples.
5. The Basset Hound - Have your carpet cleaned because with this sex act you both will be on the floor. Have your woman kneel on the floor. Have her leaning forward with her arms flat on the floor. Her legs should be apart. Tip: (It is something similar to the doggy style position).
6. The Ben Dover Position - This position will take some balancing skills. Tell your woman to stand in the middle of the floor, now tell her to bend over and touch the floor with her hands, she should still be standing when she does this.
7. Acrobat - Your woman will be on top this time. You will be lying on the bed facing upward. Have your woman also facing upward when she gets on top of you. This is very challenging for you both.
8. The Cross - Ladies your man will lay down on the bed as if he is going to sleep (with his head on the pillow) have him turn on his side. Ladies you will lay on your back with your legs over his hip area.
9. The Deck Chair - This is one of the best positions this year because this is a very comfortable position for the two of you. Have your woman lay down on the bed (on her back). Tell her to lift her knees up as if she is sitting in a chair (make sure she is lying down).
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9 Innovative Ideas For CD And DVD Storage

Stack Those Tracks: 9 Innovative Ideas for CD and DVD Storage
Why purchase a new storage unit when you can arrange and organize the collection of music and movies yourself? With Buzzle, you can find 9 innovative CD and DVD storage ideas that will enhance the décor of the room, no matter how small the space is.
Before you store, categorize
Categorize your CDs and DVDs either alphabetically or chronologically. This way, you can easily find the right item at any given time, regardless of its location.
Before we get to the storage part, we need to declutter and get organized as this makes a home appear relaxed and comfortable. Discard damaged and duplicate CDs and DVDs, and keep all the good ones in front of you. Pick any of the 9 ideas we've mentioned below, and work from there. You'll be able to sort, organize, and store all the items before you know it.
Creative CD and DVD Storage Ideas
By making simple changes to your already-existing décor, you can easily merge your choice of storage idea effortlessly. Take a look at these 9 unique CD and DVD storage ideas, and select the one that best suits your needs.
Wall Baskets
Purchase a few wicker baskets from a local store, and grab a handful of nails and a hammer for the project. Pick a spot to hang the baskets in place, and load them up with CDs and DVDs. You can even label the baskets with paper tags depending on what the baskets contain. Group the items together by category-wise or alphabetically so that it's easy for you to find the items later on.
Wicker Drawer Storage Unit
These storage units come in a wide range of designs, styles, dimensions, and choice of wood, in departmental stores or home décor websites. Each shelf contains three or four (depending on your requirement) wicker drawers that come fully assembled. All you have to do is pick the color and style that enhances the look of your room.
Cubby Unit
If you have a shelving/cubby unit with unused storage space, you can use it to your advantage. Instead of letting the discs remain scattered all over the place, place them in wicker baskets or plastic crates. Label the boxes properly, and place them in the cubby unit. Now, if you have limited storage space, invest in a vertical cubby unit with lots of shelves.
Side Table
In your bedroom and living room, you may have side tables. Don't let these go waste. If any of these side tables have a shelf space near the legs, use it to place a basket for storage. You can label the boxes so that you know the contents of the box.
Wooden Boxes
For a neatly-displayed storage solution, choose colorful wooden boxes to hold the discs. You can find a wide variety of boxes at a local home improvement store. Choose the color scheme that best suits your home décor, and pick a place for storage. With the discs properly visible, you won't have to worry about losing or misplacing them ever again.
Vintage Suitcases
In order to make this idea work, you don't necessarily have to own the suitcases beforehand. Go online to find a good deal on the suitcases, and purchase as many as you think you may require. Once you have them, place all the CDs and DVDs in them, and label them properly. Find a place to put the suitcases on display, and see how it becomes a unique decorative (and storage) item in your house.
Under the Stairs
Many homes have storage space under the stairs. If you too have such an area, do consider it to store your entertainment discs. Grab any type of storage item, such as wicker baskets or wooden boxes, and place it in the shelves available. It won't take you more than a few minutes to get everything organized.
Shoe Boxes and Shelves
For those who like to preserve shoe boxes, it makes a wonderful storage unit. Wrap the boxes with paper (any color would do), stack the discs in the boxes, label each box, and place it on the shelves you've chosen; these can be anywhere from your bedroom to living room.
Unconventional Shelves
Nowadays, many homeowners like the idea of decorating their homes with unconventional shelves. If you'd like to alter the look of your living room, these shelves can be the perfect accessory. All you have to do is, find the design either in a home improvement store or online, and fix it in place. In the end, all that's left to do is keep the discs on the shelf.
If the discs are scattered without their individual cases, wrap them in paper or place them in plastic sleeves or a binder. Once you've collected them all, place the sleeves or the binder in any of the above mentioned storage space. Finally, all you need to do is find a place in your living room or bedroom to place it in.
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9 Creative Vinyl Record Storage Ideas You'll Love
Melody Memoirs: 9 Creative Vinyl Record Storage Ideas You'll Love
For an overgrowing vinyl library, one of the most essential tasks is to organize and store all those heavy LPs. With 9 creative vinyl record storage ideas, Buzzle promises to help you set the 'records' straight.
3. Clean them with a t-shirt or dry cloth.
4. Leave them out of their sleeves unnecessarily.
Call them vinyl, phonograph, or gramophone records, or Long Play (LP) records, only an ardent collector knows the anguish of not having adequate storage space for them. There's absolutely no way the records can be stacked in a heap on the floor. You require a proper (read: fashionable) organizing and storing method so that you can find them as quickly as possible.
However, that doesn't mean you need to make an extravagant purchase. There are plenty of inexpensive and creative ways you can get the job done. And, you can start by giving the following 9 ideas a chance.
Display and Storage Options
As you go through the following storage suggestions, pay close attention to whether any of these ideas will complement your home's décor. Apart from implementing an idea, what you should also focus on is a smooth transition (storing option) so that you don't end up spending too much.
Search for a storage unit or space depending on the diameter (12", 10", 7") of the records.
TRUNK
Kill two birds with one stone by storing the records in a chest and using it as a coffee table or side unit in the living room. This way, you can flip through the records easily and can keep them concealed when the need is over.
CRATES
An oldie, but definitely a goodie. Somehow, storing records in crates is one of the most easiest and affordable ideas. Check on sites like eBay and Amazon for inexpensive wooden or plastic crates that have handles on the sides and can accommodate standard LP albums. You can purchase them in bulk and stack them on top of one another or on their sides so they don't take up a lot of space.
WICKER BASKETS
Purchase appropriate-sized wicker baskets online or from a local departmental store, and use them as a storage unit. Select baskets that are deep enough to accommodate the albums properly, and place them in any available shelf space around your home.
FLOOR SHOWCASE
If you have an unused showcase or cubby unit, stack the records side by side in it. And if you're worrying about concealing the open showcase, cover it with a clean, flat sheet or choose to install short curtains. On the other hand, if there is enough space, you can even store the albums in wicker baskets with lids and then place them inside the unit.
WALL-MOUNTED SHOWCASE
Frankly speaking, putting the records up on display is perhaps the only way we love to 'store' them. Of course, it'll be difficult to keep them all on a wall-mounted showcase. In such cases, keep only a handful of records on the showcase and store the others in labeled boxes.
CUPBOARD
Make some space in your cupboard and stack the records in them. You don't necessarily have to keep the cupboard in the living room, if you don't want to. Choose a room you like to listen to the music in, and find a space to shift the cupboard there.
FLOOR BOOKSHELF
Similar to a making room in a cupboard, you can utilize the space available in a floor shelving unit. Also, you can keep the player on one of the shelves for convenience.
WALL-MOUNTED BOOKSHELF
Depending on the space available on the bookshelf, there are one of two things you can do. The first option is to stack the records together, whereas the second option is to place them in a container or box vertically and then keep it on the bookshelf.
COFFEE TABLE
If you don't have a large collection, a coffee table with a shelf can be converted into a record storage unit. Just remember to stack the albums side by side (vertically), and not on top of one another (horizontally).
Did any of these ideas strike a cord? If you cannot use any of the existing furniture (shelves, cabinets, etc.) or boxes to store the records, do make it a point to visit Ikea or your favorite furniture store. You are sure to find many more storage options that can be used to store your pride and joy.
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7 Styling Tips For Your Bigger Living Room For A Better Look
Styling your living room requires a lot of things to consider despite its size and theme. You better learn to deal with the size of the room because the small or large room size may create equal complications in your life. Small-size family rooms have their own furnishing complexities whereas the bigger ones come up with their own set of issues. You may find it difficult to make your big-size rooms quite cozy or functional.
So if you keep aside the small ones, make your big-size room quite cozy. To avoid furnishing your place awkwardly, consider a few tips as shared by the experts for styling a living room.
Divide your Living Room: Use area rugs, wallpapers or curtains to divide your room. Also, it is possible to make the sitting arrangement in such a manner so that you can divide the sitting arrangement differently. This is the best way of creating a cozy space within your big-size living room.
Follow Repetition to Avoid Haphazard: You may have more furniture and accessories in a large family room. But it's better if you establish asymmetrical appeal. Unify your style using the repetitive color choice and fabric patterns to make it look visually more appealing.
Bigger is Better: When it comes to searching the best decorative for your big-size room. It's better if you spend on a big & bold decorative piece. Go with the larger picture frames, big size murals and use several small elements to create a big-size visual appeal.
Create different Zones: If you have a large sitting area, you can set different zones. It includes entertainment zone where you can put a television or gaming console, place a coffee table with a perfect sitting arrangement, a dining table set in the corner which will give you different sections separated as per your needs.
Furnish creatively: You need not worrying about furnishing your big-size living room as you can choose the big-size furniture such as a coffee table, sectional sofa set, accent chairs and more. Find the right space for putting your big-size coffee table right in the center and armchairs or sofa set. A fireplace is the best place to keep your accent chairs.
Use Creative Lighting: Always be creative when searching the adorable lighting. Use adjustable lighting feature so that you can enjoy dim light for a special dinner date or simply, choose different lighting for different areas to have the best by all counts.
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7 Attractive and Comfy Throw Pillow Ideas for Your Couch
Throw pillows are an awesome accessory for your couch. Read this article for the different styles that you can try out.

Gone are the days when a sofa, a dining table, and a television was all it took to make a living room look nice. Today, interior decorating is all about expressing oneself through the various things in one's home. It could be a picture on the wall or a custom-made night lamp. One more thing that decorators are dabbling in, is different ways to make the living room look more welcoming and at the same time extremely comfortable. And a brilliant way of doing this is by adding a number of throw pillows on your couch. That's right. Throw pillows are the latest rage and will definitely be here for a while. Read on to know how you can experiment with them in your home.
Throw Pillows for your Couch
Throw pillows are an excellent embellishment for your couches. A sofa or couch is your safe haven. You sit on it to watch television, or to curl up and read a book or simply to relax. Having a throw pillow with you to cuddle makes you feel so much more comfortable and at peace. Apart from being great comforters, they also add that bit of elegance and style to your couch. Let us see the types you can use to give your home a facelift.
As far as the material for the pillows is concerned you have options like foam or cotton. Cotton tends to harden and clump up over time. So foam would be a better option for throw pillows. They last longer and are much softer. There are various fabrics you can use for the covers. After all, it is the covers that are visible to the people. So it only makes sense to have gorgeous covers for the pillows. Let's have a look at the cover styles that you can use.
Knit: In winter, you can have beautifully knitted covers for your throw pillows. If your room has dark color tones, then stick to dark colors for the covers as well. There are various patterns in knit covers that you can try out.
Embroidery: If you're looking for something more exotic, then you can try out embroidery on the pillow covers. The fabric can be simple, but adorn it with gorgeous and fine embroidery to give it an exquisite look and feel.
Suede: Suede is fast becoming the favorite material for any sort of covering material. It looks classy and makes for excellent modern throw pillows for a couch. The problem is with washing it. So if you're thinking of picking suede, make sure you know a dry cleaner who specializes in cleaning suede.
Velvet: Another idea for decorative throw pillows is to have gorgeous velvet ones. I know what you're thinking. Velvet seems too gaudy. But trust me, if the right colors are used, together with a good net fabric over the velvet, your pillows will look stunning!
Jute: Another easy to use material for your pillows is jute. It is easy to wash, and looks very neat and clean. It is perfect for daily use, especially in a home with kids around.
Silk: For a more coquette look, you can go in for silk covers. They can be self-embroidered, or hand-painted or even plain. There are so many vivid colors, designs, and patterns to choose from, that you'll be spoiled for choice.
Cotton: This is the most trusted and most durable material that you can use for your throw pillows. Cotton is skin-friendly, easy to use, wash, dry, and maintain.
You can find cheap throw pillows at your local home improvement store or shop online for them. Or, if you have the time and creativity, you can design and make your own. Experiment with colors, shapes, and sizes and you'll have a gorgeous couch with gorgeous pillows!
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6 Ideas For Painting Your Living Room

The different rooms of your house require great attention as to the paint's color. One color might suit a particular room in the house but will not be a very good sight in another room. That is why people who want to paint their house should have proper knowledge and experience in painting.
If you want a living room makeover, then you will need good painting ideas. Check out these living room painting ideas:
1. First and foremost, you need to choose the color scheme to be used in your living room. This means that you have to choose the paint colors for your doors, walls, accessories, trims, and other accents.
2. Base your color scheme on the living room's largest furniture, the room's focal point, height of your ceiling, the lighting, how the room is to be used, the room's size, and the feeling that you want to create whenever you're inside the living room.
3. After that, it's now time to focus in choosing the paint finish because this can alter the feeling that you want to create. If your walls have minor imperfections, choose a paint finish that's matte or flat because it doesn't shine. This kind of finish also offers effective stain resistance.
4. For your doors, trims, and other architectural details, highlight them with a gloss finish by using semi-gloss or satin finish. It would be easier to clean these areas because of the texture's smoothness and the wall's sheen.
5. For the walls of your living room, you can use paints which are water-based or latex, but for your windows and doors, use acrylic paint.
6. Some color and types of paint require more that one coat application, so you should take that into account. One gallon of paint usually covers about 400 sq feet.



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