Country Kitchen Furniture

Country kitchen furniture ideas to help you create your personal traditional or cottage country home!

You’ve seen the photos...cute little country kitchen with red checked, ruffled gingham curtains at the windows, rooster collections on every windowsill, oak kitchen table and chairs with matching hutch in the corner, braided rugs on the floor...all we’re missing is the fully clothed faux goose. Oh, there he is...on the porch.

No intention to offend, but the cutesy days of country are pretty much over and done with. If you love it and that is your lifestyle, kudos to you! For most country home decorating lovers, though, interpretation of the style has moved up a few notches into the 21st century.

Traditional and Cottage Country kitchen furniture will always exhibit at least some of these timeless characteristics:

Casual...A true country kitchen will always have the ‘come on in and sit awhile’ flavor to it

Distressed...Here’s one of the great aspects of cottage and country style furniture - it loves everyone’s budget.

Painted...Your table might be light oak, chairs painted a distressed pewter with deep red seat cushions, a buffet that echoes the chairs, mirror above it in light oak...you select the color scheme

Mix and Match...Not only can colors be combined, but remember that you don’t have to use all wood pieces in the kitchen.

Variety of Shapes...Your country kitchen furniture does not have to consist of a rectangular farm table and straight back dining chairs


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Til next time,
Candi

Wall Decorating Ideas

Answering the question, “How do I decorate my walls” sends some people into a panic. After selecting the furnishings and accessories for a room or space, wall decorations can complete the look in a spectacular way or relegate the space to ho-hum ordinary and predictable.

No need to stress out over wall decor...just follow this process and the ideas presented here...you’ll be fine!
 
There are three main considerations for determining the right wall decor for your home:

The first step is to make sure that your walls themselves are in order, meaning, do they need some color?... decorative trim such as crown molding?... practical trim such as shoe molding? ...a really good cleaning? Take a good long look and make sure your walls are ready for those decorations.

Next, have a good sense of your decorating style for this space, as that will influence your wall decorating ideas and selections.

For example, if contemporary home decor speaks to you, then you will definitely utilize the ‘less is more’ strategy for your wall decor. You might select one dramatic piece of art (doesn’t have to be an expensive original to be great) for the focal point wall in the room.


The third important consideration with wall decorating ideas is the room function itself. This may seem obvious, but sometimes we get caught up in how much we adore a particular picture, for example, and forget about the space it is going into.

If your wall decorating ideas are for the kitchen, for example, make sure they are appropriate for the space. Having said that, I am all for being creative and utilizing artwork and wall accessories in ways that are unexpected, so I am not advocating the typical picture collections of fruits or spices, for example.

Just make sure that your selection is compatible with the room function, fits the color palette for the space as well as the decorating style you have chosen.

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Patio Decorating

Your patio, deck, back porch or lanai can be a useful and enjoyable area of your 'extended' home. And, why not? Whether you live in a climate that allows for limited use or year round function, the patio is an area that you really don't want to go to waste, particularly if you live a climate that remains warm enough for year round use.

So how do you go about addressing the patio decorating project? There are some questions that you need to answer that will help you define and refine how to proceed.

First, what is the size of your patio? Is your area open, covered or enclosed?  what types of activities do you want to be able to do on the patio? And, what is your budget for decorating the patio?
  
Knowing your budget in advance is also an indication of where to shop. Higher end patio furniture store, budget minded department store or a source such as a flea market or craigslist.com...put a plan together! 

Okay, you have the planning part of the patio decorating project under your belt, so now it's time to think about the actual decor. The patio is really an extension of your home...what is your decorating style? 

For example, if your home is Casual Country, continue that theme with your patio decor. Bench seating, table/chairs, deck chairs, etc...whatever you are searching for, make sure that the style will suit the interior of your home.

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Decorating With White

How do you go about decorating with white? Technically, white isn't a 'color'. It is the absence of a unique spectral reflection.
But, use it as a method of decorating and design in a room and you feel the 'presence' of the light.

Whites and off whites can be used almost exclusively in a room, and, when splashes of color are applied sparingly, the whites take on a focus and personality of their own.

Gone are the distractions of multi colors and patterns, so each muted piece, texture, shape and shade of white can be fully seen and appreciated. Should you add some color to a room that is has been decorated with white? That is up to you, but consider introducing a subtle touch of color. 

Your selected color(s) could be found in a table arrangement, a picture frame, as a pattern in an area rug, collectibles on display, flecks of color found in a carpet, artwork on the walls, a lamp base or shade, to name a few.

What colors look great with white? When decorating with white you can add just about any color and it will look good against the neutral backdrop of the room.

Mix white with lavender and gray and you’ll get instant glamor. White and black, instant drama. White and yellow, instant chic. White and blue, instant freshness.

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Have a great day!
Til next time,
Candi

My Design Closet

If you are looking for a simple window treatment that can reflect any type of decorating style, here is one for you. 

There are three components... a roman shade (or other type of shade), side fabric panels and a decorative rod. 

Select the style of shade that will work in your space, type of room and your established decorating style.  Use the same selection process for the fabric panels. For example, cottage style might be a light cotton print; traditional could be a small stripe; contemporary might be a bold solid fabric. Finally, find the rod that speaks of your style and also appeals to you.

You could select a shade and fabric that are very similar, as pictured, or show a little bit more contrast with color and fabric choice.

Note: Make sure that the sizes and lengths are appropriate for your space.

The components can be purchased at a deep discount department store up to custom measured and ordered, and anything in between. That is the beauty of this simple window treatment...it works for anyone's budget.

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Til next time,

Candi

Happy Easter

Have a wonderful Easter wherever you reside, thank the Lord for loving you, and enjoy a special day with family and friends.

Til next time,

Candi

Home decorating trends

Home decorating trends : Wall Street the same treatment as the old paint to decorate without thinking about it and stuck with this idea? , Why do not survive and read this article? All the best way I can use until recently, used for printing and other design elements, including the majority of people do not think his position on the wall - maybe not well thought out. Interested? Well done! How to read and the types of decorative accents for the home is being used effectively to enhance the beauty of your home improvement is a way to support the appeal Installation and reflects her sense of style staff mold and other ideas that are out of the house open.

current trends in home decor is the best way for the reproduction of the famous artist (who is not a great cost for purchase, especially in poster art has been regularly up to the standard size paper or canvas Rather could not screen but you especially when it was not the Father as expensive as the original.) Fantasy And no, or only certain components of high quality arts such as bamboo, shells, stained glass, fake wood finish because you can invest in, marble and stone-framed mache is not about appearance at work, inside art and borders. You can also choose the background paper replica of a mountain of work that paints a portrait of a still life or well-known role or come to the nature of innovation is very interesting in his painting, a picture that is more attractive visually. professional interior designer, has also recommended that the edges of the welfare of the old manual, ribbon and scalloped on the border of self-selected along with all registered well before the drafting and assembling the framework of its partners, slender and graceful style of classical times simpler to find the mixture to use.

If you choose to frame the art of landscape, a series of art prints on the walls that are not available in many styles, some country artists, but about the size so that they reach the wall or just go to the field where you can choose a piece of minimalist monotone effects of the wall is a piece of black rural folk art. Sepia image of a landscape can also tell the story through art and posters were selected in a particular way, since the appearance of 4-8 the same size as the wall until you go to an established pattern of a square, rectangle or zig-zag. It is important to remember if your furniture to the wall with the selection as a senior and heavy furniture, cabinets, or a piece of time that more attention be eliminated, especially the posters, decorative prints on the walls as space created by this activity. Also, try to take the walls of the room, which can maintain the dignity of others. French country theme room with flowers of light, the sharp, natural fiber for furniture and lighting, landscape design as a peaceful country, which will help tie all their own decorations to reflect the seriousness of the artwork. Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt and Picasso art large poster, since low-cost, high fashion and interviewed each boot - living room, dining room and the wall art flowers, seasonal gardens to choose from, or in addition to posters art by great masters win for Home decorating trends.

Modern interior design trends

Modern interior design trends : Is not the interior or the appearance of "modern" easy to remove. Many people really what the modern interior, different ideas, but clean, straight lines, unique design and furniture, and geometric shapes. Furniture Design can be simple or futuristic. before deciding that you want to look modern with a number of rules held. First, the simplicity of modern design. Furniture is often little or no decoration. Open spaces are important elements. Never fill a modern interior. Each piece of furniture and accessories, has served a purpose. Geometry and the home must be in each room can be used. Geometry shape a more futuristic. The color is very important. When you think about the modern, often think in black and white, and this is exactly the color scheme to use. Beige and gray are also used, but do not forget to throw some color. If you do not want to reflect the colors are clean and simple.

Interior of your bedroom is a feeling of relaxation. Let us suppose that a platform bed that is not decorated with ornaments and header. Rectangular tables and beds should be low to the ground. There is a tendency to accent lighting silver metal, but you get much more interesting colors and designs. I am a quiet and natural colors of walls and slabs. decorative pillows, and decorative pieces for your form, the perfect color. The soil should be clean and elegant. Wood flooring has a better appearance. Remember that the goal is to create a place to relax, so that no room is filled with too many items. show also show a sense of comfort. Sofas and chairs should be smooth and soft. Bank does not support the illusion of more space, and the same goes to the bench without arms. Sectional is a great way to share your space. To prevent large materials and substances. Leather and microfiber works best. Black color of the modernists has become the perfect opportunity. On the chair, because you can choose to fine leather, or something more character over. Some look quite comfortable than the chair of the visual arts. In the kitchen, stainless steel appliances within the government to the highest design. Kitchen and dining table chairs without arms, and perfectly square or rectangular. The house, designed by a lack of rest as a luxury. Lunch is usually white and square. If there is usually no line in the model.

Home interior design trends

Home interior design trends : The process of preparing your home? Decorate your place to find all the pieces up? If so, you know the trends in interior design each room of your house want to know. Do not know where to find some resources here to help. Each has its own style of clothing or jewelry, and housing is no different. In most cases, how to dress a lot of how you would at home is not decorated. current trend is to design an elegant and modern interior and furnishings, including parts from steel and chrome, a lot of fashionable galleries. very sharp lines and simple furniture, and can not be used as part of the fat in her room decor, small accessories attached. Opportunity to visit your local art gallery, a tendency to map the parts that you can enter your best in style. If you enjoy classical music, dark wood tables and shelves in accordance with best practices is the completion of any color. enjoy the most modern furniture, lighting and chrome details on the glass table is ideal if your space.

Furniture and accessories you design a new space for homeowners to get practical information, like you, and the search interior design blog created by the owner. Links to the kitchen cabinets, beds, cassette only for the economy will definitely notice the design recommendations. Also, find links to where you need furniture, low prices. The most important is the actual person who tried to approach the design trend. such as Cosmo Worlds is also a great source of ideas when the design trends of the Interior. Business where you can get your furniture in your favorite city or country will know, your advice and are not willing to make good time. If a modern classic will be able to enjoy, or choose to enter some old pieces of contemporary design, this is without a doubt, ready to visit a place of inspiration for their furniture to buy. Personal ornaments, including fountains table fountains and wall elements, nice quiet, and served as artistic. In addition to water sources, impact on your interior design firm, to adapt to the simplicity and elegance.

Interior Paint Trends

Interior Paint Trends 2011 : Interior of the house has changed several times in recent years. You can often tell you the last update-style house that was home. Most seem to have a tendency to change over the decade. In 2010, the wall panels in the country. Place high enough to remove the panel, the smoother the atmosphere because most people paint the panels. panel painting, shows, always before the oil painting to the First. Latex paint can be applied. Wallpapers back to the year 1980. Today, the wallpaper in the house, but it is not as popular like. also updated, it is best to remove wallpaper before painting, but it is also possible to paint over the wallpaper when taking into account the necessary measures beforehand.

Imitation is the most popular late-1990s and, to some extent still is. texture paint, cloth, sponges, chamois and cement the end of Venice is the most fake paintings. When painting, faux finishing, do not much care coverage can be. Some may require a low fat, and for the most daring, and finally, polishing, in general, is required before painting.

Today, many people with solid color paint, and furniture and artwork to draw attention to their room. great pictures, large mirrors and large-format paintings are very popular. Oval or round bathroom mirror, flat mirror, a large plaza to replace them. dark colors like chocolate brown, white or white and paint all the woodwork inside the house renovation, and considered very popular. Accent walls are still popular, and a large network in question. It is amazing how many times the trend has changed and how to change the interior design. I felt great when I went into the house is not updated that year. This is not a house built in 1958 was updated recently since I went. The house was very clean and original. Some retro look and feel like a home to as retro. Everyone loves this house included. Perhaps we have made a full turn of the trend in the design of the Interior. I always like the old adage "the only constant in life is change." It is always interesting to see what venda.

Asian Bedroom Furniture | Bedroom Furniture

Asian Bedroom Furniture Sets

Asian furniture is generally low and that comes in dark colors. Black and earthy brown are the best tones to have in the Asian themed bedroom. You can also opt for bamboo furniture, that is perfect Asian inspired furniture. If you have green colored walls you can have this bamboo furniture to add pale yellow or earthy brown tinge to the room. You can have very dark brown colored wooden cabinets and wall shelves to match the red and black color scheme. You can also add off-white cabinets to balance the dark tones. Getting Asian inspired bedroom sets is a wonderful idea. These will have classic beds, cabinets, side tables, wardrobes and dressing tables, all perfectly matching the theme and with each other, as well.

Color Scheme for Bedroom Decoration

Bedroom Decorating Pictures

It's fun to add colors to the bedroom when you are working out an Asian home decor. All those dark shades which you kept wondering about, to have your walls colored in, can be used now. Red and gold are the best colors to have an Asian inspired bedroom. Dominant red with a border or some stylish stripes of golden can give a dramatic look to your bedroom. Finishing the look with off-white furnishing with golden or red prints is a great idea. You can also have that lush green or softer green to have a cool effect. Again a yellow and green combo will look superb. Another wonderful idea to design Asian inspired bedroom is to have red and black or red and beige color scheme. Believe me, this looks just awesome. It will give a lively feel to the bedroom. Having semi-transparent red and black striped floor to ceiling curtains is a good idea.