If you learn how to accessorize successfully, you can easily change the look of a room from season to season. Pick objects and colors that reflect the theme you are trying to create, then use these quick tips to arrange them.
Arrange objects with a common theme in clusters.
Odd numbers such as 3 or 5 work better than even numbers in creating a visually attractive group.
For a more formal look go symmetrical, but beware of making it boring.
An asymmetrical look is more informal, can be more interesting, but beware of making it too chaotic. Step back and look at the group from different angles.
Don’t arrange everything at the same level, instead add interest by varying heights. You can do this by choosing objects that differ in height, or by simply placing some of them on blocks, stands, or even books.
Scale is important too, as objects that are too large will tend to crowd an area that is not big enough. On the other hand, if the objects are too small they will tend to get lost.
Monday, June 29, 2009
RUGS
Rugs come in many different fibers, and there are many options if you want to consider materials for rugs. A rug’s fibers can play an important role in how the rug looks, how long a rug will last and how stain resistant it is.
Rugs are widely available in both natural and synthetic fibers. Generally speaking natural fibers, especially wool, are a better choice, as they last longer and are better quality. Synthetic fibers have the advantage of being easily affordable and now offer a wide range of choices.
When you consider what kind of material you want for your rug, there are a few things you will need to take into account:
Consider Rug Placement
Where will you be placing the rug? Will the rug be placed in an entry, or will it be placed in a corner of the living room? Will it be placed on a wall? Where you place your rug will determine how much use it is going to get. Placing a very expensive wool or silk rug in the entry might not be a good idea.
Determine Rug Use
What kind of use will your rug be subjected to? Is it a heavy traffic area? Are pets and children going to be using it? If it’s going to be in for rough use, consider a synthetic fiber. If your rug will be placed in an area that gets subjected to moisture, you might want to look into a mildew resistant synthetic material such as acrylic.
Decide on the Look and Feel
What kind of a look are you striving for? What kind of a texture do you need? This should determine how and where you want to use your rug. Although synthetic fibers, especially nylon, do offer a lot of variety in color and texture, the look and feel of a natural fiber rug will be different. Even within natural fibers, a sisal rug would offer a very different look from a silk rug.
Select Rug Quality
And very importantly, what kind of quality are you looking for? Do you want the rug to retain its value over a period of time? If so, you might be better off with a wool or silk rug. If high quality and a long life is not a consideration, you could buy rugs in less costly natural fibers such as cotton or jute, or go for synthetic fibers.
Decide on a BudgetConsider your budget. Are you willing to invest in a quality rug? A natural fiber rug such as wool or silk, could cost you considerably more than a synthetic rug. If you just need an attractive floor covering and are not going after very high quality at the moment a synthetic fiber would be a better choice. Less costly options in natural fibers such as cotton, sisal or jute are also available depending on the look you desire.
Rugs are widely available in both natural and synthetic fibers. Generally speaking natural fibers, especially wool, are a better choice, as they last longer and are better quality. Synthetic fibers have the advantage of being easily affordable and now offer a wide range of choices.
When you consider what kind of material you want for your rug, there are a few things you will need to take into account:
Consider Rug Placement
Where will you be placing the rug? Will the rug be placed in an entry, or will it be placed in a corner of the living room? Will it be placed on a wall? Where you place your rug will determine how much use it is going to get. Placing a very expensive wool or silk rug in the entry might not be a good idea.
Determine Rug Use
What kind of use will your rug be subjected to? Is it a heavy traffic area? Are pets and children going to be using it? If it’s going to be in for rough use, consider a synthetic fiber. If your rug will be placed in an area that gets subjected to moisture, you might want to look into a mildew resistant synthetic material such as acrylic.
Decide on the Look and Feel
What kind of a look are you striving for? What kind of a texture do you need? This should determine how and where you want to use your rug. Although synthetic fibers, especially nylon, do offer a lot of variety in color and texture, the look and feel of a natural fiber rug will be different. Even within natural fibers, a sisal rug would offer a very different look from a silk rug.
Select Rug Quality
And very importantly, what kind of quality are you looking for? Do you want the rug to retain its value over a period of time? If so, you might be better off with a wool or silk rug. If high quality and a long life is not a consideration, you could buy rugs in less costly natural fibers such as cotton or jute, or go for synthetic fibers.
Decide on a BudgetConsider your budget. Are you willing to invest in a quality rug? A natural fiber rug such as wool or silk, could cost you considerably more than a synthetic rug. If you just need an attractive floor covering and are not going after very high quality at the moment a synthetic fiber would be a better choice. Less costly options in natural fibers such as cotton, sisal or jute are also available depending on the look you desire.
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