Selecting your wallpaper

This is really a personal preference decision, but I would like to guide you in the right direction as there can be a couple of things that will make the hanging process less stressful.

The texture can be quite important depending on the surface that you are hanging your wallpaper on, a nice thick texture will hide any small defects and will make the preparation job a bit easier with less preparation required. Try to avoid thin wallpaper types unless your prepared surface is perfect or brand new. The other thing to look out for is the wallpaper colour/pattern. Patterned papers can look quite nice but be aware that they can seem a bit outdated rather quickly. You also need to spend more with patterned wallpapers as you can’t get as many drops (each piece you hang) per roll.

Wall preparation

I recommend that you remove all old wallpapers prior to hanging your new one. This removes … Read the rest

The internet can give you a lot of valuable tips starting with selecting the right sofa set, getting the right bed for your room, and even coloring your home. To start with, selecting the right choice of paint colors gives your home a personalized look. Soft colors such as white, light blue add a rich look to walls.

Not just that, light shades even make rooms look bigger than their actual size. There are a lot of people who love to paint their walls. It sure gives you a sense of pride when people look at it and applaud. But, do people living in metropolitan really have the time to do this now? We all live in an age where sensex fluctuates faster than restarting your computer. So how do we color our lives? Your answer is wall decals.

Wall decals are a new and happening mode of wall decoration. With the right use of design and color, you can … Read the rest

There are several factors to consider when choosing wallpaper. For most of us, first and foremost is cost. Some wallpaper types can be very costly. They can be made of expensive materials, be printed on thick, embossed fabrics, and contain patented, signature designs by famous artists. So if budget is a concern, the more luxurious wallpaper types can be ruled out. Self-adhesive, on the other hand, is one of the more reasonably-priced styles available today. When it comes to budget concerns, it remains a viable option.

The second factor to consider is application. Traditional wallpaper comes in an unpasted form. This means a paste has to be mixed, applied to the paper and allowed to fix or “book,” before being applied. This type of paper is the most difficult to hang and the most difficult to remove, as the glue can be stubborn after several years. Another type of paper comes pre-pasted. This wallpaper requires adding water to activate the … Read the rest

It is important to note here, that while the definition of monochromatic is literally “one color,” most professionals feel it is permissible to add elements of white, black or gray to a monochromatic scheme. For example, a room done in shades of white may have black doors or a black cabinet. This is a matter of preference as the black will have a strong visual effect in such a room, but an all-white room will appear larger and produce a softer mood without the addition of the black accents.

White is the most common color chosen for this technique because of the mood it can achieve. A space feels lighter, cleaner and more open with white. Of course, it is not as simple as just painting everything in the room white. If you do that you will most likely end up with a sterile, cold-looking room reminiscent of a hospital. To achieve the appropriate results, you must consider various shades … Read the rest

Budget

As with any home project, the number one consideration is your budget. Floor coverings can be affordable, but there are some that come with a hefty price tag. You can do research online to learn more about the cost of area rugs, and then determine what you’re comfortable spending. You should use the other furniture in the room to determine the amount to spend.

Size

Once you’ve determined your budget, you can start thinking about the size you’d like to have. If you get one that is too big, it makes the room feel small and doesn’t look good with the furniture. On the other hand, if you get one that is too small, it makes the entire room feel out of balance. The guiding rule of thumb with size is that it should be two feet shorter than the smallest wall in the room. For example, in a standard 10×12 room, you should look at some that are … Read the rest

The tool that is often overlooked and neglected is lighting. A good lighting is the tool that transforms a house or an apartment into a home and the very thing that allows the owner’s personality to shine through. All of the meticulously researched and placed interior design details will be lost, and their impact will be diminished. That is why a good lighting is an imperative in every interior design scheme.

Before we start discussing the top tips for achieving a great interior lighting, we should state that there are such things as too much of a good thing, which means that you need to narrow down your lighting options to your ambient lighting needs. Every room in the house needs a different lighting, and you can get a sense of this notion by being irritated by an overly or slightly illuminated room.

• Bedroom lighting tips: The bedroom is the room in which you start and end the day. A