Egyptian-style bedroom furniture

Posted on February 5th, 2011 by by cooldude

Are you enticed by Egypt and its fascinating wonders? Why not bring a little glimpse of the land of pyramids and her enigmatic Pharaohs in your bedroom.

The most important furniture for your bedroom is the bed. Get a headboard with hieroglyphs or other Egyptian designs (like pyramid) carved into it with a golden touch. Gold is something which coincides with the Egyptian theme. Otherwise there is an array of bedding based on the Egyptian style. The ideal Egyptian furniture is a hard wood one with a textured feel. Find a wooden nightstand beside your bed and a dark wood dresser with a textured finish to create the perfect Egyptian look. Accompany it by a hand carved wooden armoire with detailed and ornate designs.

If you have a fascinating collection of books on the mysterious land, fix a wooden bookshelf on the walls of your bedroom. Besides, a pharaoh shaped pen holder or pyramid shaped pill box would add the final finishing touch to your Egyptian bedroom.

Roof Decors for the living room

Posted on January 30th, 2011 by by cooldude

A living room of a house is the place to relax and greet our guests. Thus it should be well decorated as it is the place of most of our gatherings in the house. Below is given some tips for decorating the roof of a living room.

Cove ceilings create a sophisticated look. A false ceiling can be constructed to divide the sitting area from the theatre portion. It gives the room a smooth and clean look. Wooden roofing is very trendy and they look good especially if you have wooden flooring.

You can hang chandeliers to give an archaic feel. Nowadays you will get small crystal chandeliers perfect for the living room. The traditional living rooms can have rustic and antique ones. Otherwise hang the hanging spotlights. They look elegant and the soothing spotlights would create a relaxing ambience. You can drape a fabric across your ceiling to create an exotic feel. But these need proper maintenance.

How to clean wallpapers

Posted on January 25th, 2011 by by cooldude

Wallpapers look fancy and also add a dash of color to our dull walls. But proper care must be taken to clean them if you want to retain their beauty. Here are some tips.

Firstly, rub off the dust particles, by a soft bristled brush. Dip a sponge in a bucket filled with bubbled soapy water up to the level of 2/3rd. Then rub the wall gently with the wet sponge from top to bottom. After that, use a dry towel to wipe the wall for the removal of excess moisture. You can apply the process in case of vinyl based wall papers too.

For persistent stains make a paste of baking soda and water and apply to the stained portion and also on a towel. Rub the towel very gently on the stain. You can also rub alcohol. For the crayon stains (if it is vinyl wallpaper) just buff with a wet cloth dipped in light detergent water.

Sleep with peace, buy a water bed

Posted on January 7th, 2011 by by cooldude

Water beds are quite in vogue. These are a pretty comfortable option and also quite a good choice for people who have some chronic or orthopedic problem. The highlighting factor about water beds are the fact that these take on the shape of your body when you lie down. That is why these beds can never go wrong as far as ergonomics is concerned.
If you get a habit of sleeping on these water beds you will soon realize that you are not getting sleep in the other beds. In fact these beds are pretty famous for contributing in good quality of sleep. This is because these beds shape up according to the individual particular body shape. At the same time, pressure is evenly distributed on all points of the body making it a right option for anyone with chronic problems. So if you want good sleep, try a water bed.

Organize your laundry area for easier washing

Posted on January 3rd, 2011 by by cooldude

The laundry area constitutes an indispensable part of your house. A little organisation of this area altogether makes your washing easier. A few rules need to be followed and you will realise how this helps you and will end up being thankful.
You need to chalk out a system for the organisation of your laundry, label the hampers according to wash loads, like, “whites”, “towels” make sure that you put your dirty clothes in the right one where they belong. Have detergents and stain removals enlisted, when you open the last stock, remember to list it in the grocery list. Items for dry cleaning need to have a separate bag likewise a box needs to be there for “found” items like money.
Make sure you teach each member of the family the system of your laundry, and in no time will it turn to an organised one.

Interior décor, a way to make home look pretty

Posted on December 30th, 2010 by by cooldude

There are numerous great ideas for interior home decorating which are simple and affordable. Make use of the workspace and the shelves by placing interesting graphic wallpapers to cover them which will also make them look brand new. Put small pots of house plants, grasses and herbs in the vacant area next to the window. Create a shelf where you can showcase some of your personal favorite things. In fact you can make a shelf with some sturdy wooden benches.
You can add a charisma and country look to the bookshelves by placing paper doilies around the edges. This makes the bookshelf look very attractive. Dress up your coffee tables by a mirror glass on the top of the table creating an impressive effect. This also helps to cover up the various imperfections on the coffee table.
Decorate a photo frame by sticking dried beans on the wooden frames. Make cut outs of the snowflakes with colored papers and stick the cut out onto a contrasting color papers.

Try picture frames for a lively wall

Posted on December 25th, 2010 by by cooldude

The best way to add flair and liveliness to your room is by hanging good pieces of art on the walls. The liveliness of the room depends on the kind of color, shape and type of art work you are hanging which also adds a personal touch to each space in your room. It is not just about fixing a nail on the wall and hanging the picture frame, a good picture frame hanging needs a lot of consideration and contemplation.

 Figure out the total number of frames you want to put up. You can place them in groups or singularly which is entirely your call and according to what fits in your room the best. If you are placing a single frame then ensure it is suiting the size of your wall and is at a centre point. And if in groups then lay them on the floor first and determine the sequence. Then match the art with the size of the wall and the furniture. Select a picture frame with a color that complements the room.

Use vases to decorate your vanity table

Posted on December 20th, 2010 by by cooldude

Have you purchased a new apartment or are you renovating your existing one? In case you are making changes, you should try and do wonders with the bedroom. The vanity table in front of the mirror can add a lot of value to your bedroom space. Often people neglect it thinking that they don’t really spend a lot of their time there and are left unnoticed. However, it is the space, which can be made the most prominent.

Flowers can be kept on the table to bring out the beauty. One needs to buy a beautiful vase to add to it. Vases are available specifically for your vanity table in various range and styles. The best ones are the carved ones on glass and give a crystal glow to the table when lit. There are some designer flower vases, which can go with the theme of the room all together. Let’s beautify your imagination today!

Furnish your bathroom with metal

Posted on December 15th, 2010 by by cooldude

Have you purchased a new apartment lately? Are you looking to begin with your interior decoration? When you start doing your bathroom interiors, be sure that it is one of the rooms which is often neglected, however can be done in a manner that can indeed draw a lot of attention. There can be several materials available in the market today comprising of glass or ceramics, but nothing beats metal. You should always ensure that metal plays a big part in your bathroom.

Talk of the taps, commode or the shower, metals fit in everywhere. Nowadays the taps and the sink sets come in various designs and cuts. Loads of international brands have flooded these metallic fittings in the market and they have been quite a success. The best part of metallic fitting is not just the shine but also the durability. What are you waiting for? Rush to the nearest hardware and get yourself the best deal!

The most blissful place in home: bedroom

Posted on December 10th, 2010 by by cooldude

The bedroom is one place where you can rid all your everyday worried and tension and have a serene bliss and peace at the end of a wearisome day. Hence the importance of bedroom in your life is very significant. Your bedroom reflects your personality hence you need to be very particular about its décor such that it exudes a feeling of rejuvenation and relaxation when you enter the room.

Modifying colors in your room can do a lot. Introduce mixture of vibrant hues can change the look and feel of the room. Use pastel shades depending on the kind of mood or you can create passionate setting by mix of dramatic or earthen colors. However using red can create an energy level in you which is good but you might end up not relaxing. On the other hand Blue shades with soft lightning gets you relaxed.