Tips on Furniture Placement

The way you place your furniture enhances the overall beauty of a decorated room. Here are a few tips on errors to avoid and the right furniture placement.

The most common error in furniture placement is to place all the pieces around the walls, thinking that it will make the room look larger. Unfortunately, this theory is incorrect, and it does exactly the opposite, it makes the room feel smaller and is less usable.

The next error is to group all the furniture around a focal piece. Usually, this is the television, while other features like a fireplace or a spectacular view are neglected.

A popular error is to have so much furniture stuffed into one space. Less is best when it comes to design, we surely do not want a repeat of the Victorian style of decorating.

Make sure that the furniture is in proportion to the size of a room. A huge chunky sofa may be comfy, but it may not be suitable in a compact room. The same principle applies to furniture height; if you have a high stud, you can taller and more solid furniture.  

Furniture must also fit together. A large sofa should be complemented with a relatively large side table; a small table will look odd beside it.

Determine the purpose of the room, for example is the room for reading, watching TV, sleeping, exercise, relaxation, conversation, play etc.?

Then plan the room according to its purpose. For example for the living room, you need to have furniture for watching TV - sofas, chairs and coffee table or side tables to hold the remote controls obviously.

Other furniture include, chairs for playing computer games, desk, office chairs, for a quiet reading corner or study room. You can also have armchairs with accompanying side table and lamp. For children, you can have bean bags, cushions, toy chests, bookshelf for picture books and magazines.

Next step - Plan out on paper how you are going to fit all this furniture in, put into consideration how people enter and exit the room. You need to avoid people blocking the television every time they have to leave the room. If this happens, you need to orientate the furniture in another direction. If you can’t draft, you can use a simple graph sketch. This way you can explore the numerous options until you feel that the space works.

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Define Your Space the Decorative Way

Whether you live in a spacious home or not, they can equally be a blessing in disguise, the whole idea is to come up with brilliant designs and ideas you may never have thought of otherwise. From living rooms, to bedrooms, and bathrooms, your spaces should define your unique style and showcase your taste.

If you must be creative and stylish in filling and creating spaces in your home, then you need to take cues from your personal style and then a professional touch would seal the deal. To keep your arrangement looking cozy and international, draw attention to unique accessories with an oversize piece of artwork. Let your mirrors, doors and blinds do the talking with their brilliant designs.

Who says calendars can’t function as artwork too? To allow easy change-out from month to month, look for a calendar that has tear-off pages. Also, turn a blank run of wall space into a gallery for your favorite photos, objects and prints. Engage the services of a professional decorator to build wood frames and customize them to your own taste.

Do not let a small kitchen space stand in the way of your décor. Hang a pair of floating shelves at angles on a blank wall, and fill them with various frames and pretty china patterns. One of the most creative ways to define your space is to decorate with flowers and foliage. Finally, make your hallway a stylish room of its own with exotic decoration.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

Colour Schemes and Decorating

Colour in interior decorating is a very wide and important topic which cannot be overemphasised. We bring you a few tips on how to use colour well in decoration.

Determine the style of your decoration and the colour scheme that is suitable for it. You can get plenty of ideas from interior decorating magazines and online sources.

Start your scheme with a colour which could be derived from any of the existing furniture or other accessories in the room, e.g. a rug, furniture fabric etc. If you are decorating from an architectural plan, it is better to start planning for colour starting from the floor then to the upper parts.

Next, start “layering” your colour using your colour scheme. Start with the largest areas, floor, walls and ceiling.

After this bring in other larger pieces of furniture one after the other. Balance the decoration, avoid clamouring the same colour shades in one area; rather spread the colour theme across the room such that it looks even to the eyes.  

Mix pattern and texture with your colour scheme to make the decoration more interesting.

Think in three dimensions when you plan colour; dark curtains will make a room look enclosed. To create a cozy intimate room use warm dark colours; to make the room look light and airy, use pale, fresh, colours. Painting the ceiling white will give more height to the room, while painting it in dark colours will lower the height of the room.

Also, colours can be used to reshape a room; for example you can make a rectangular room look like square by painting the two shorter walls in a darker shade than the longer walls. This will make the shorter walls appear longer and make the room look more balanced.

Make sure that the room you are working on is in harmony with the rest of the house.

Ensure that the lighting of the room enhances your colour scheme. Poor or inappropriate lighting will detract from the quality of your colour scheme.

To learn more about trending colours, keep following Rosemary’s.

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Basic Requirements for Your Carpets [2]

One of the first choices to make when deciding on what carpet to buy is the choice between tufted and woven constructions. Most carpets are tufted, consisting of rows of machine-punched yarns held together by adhesive and a backing. They generally last between five and seven years; you will pay significantly more for a higher quality.

Identifying styles of piles and yarns that make up a carpet becomes easy when you see samples up close. As you shop, take the opportunity to ask questions, read labels, and find out how to install and maintain the carpet you purchased. Bear in mind that carpet is often priced per square yard, not square foot. Pay extra attention to a carpet sample, the color might differ slightly from what you may eventually purchase.

Installation does not require any stress, but be sure to use proper padding when necessary. To make sure carpet stays put and the seams are concealed, leave the job for professionals. In case of maintenance, check the manufacturer’s instructions. 

Cleaning methods vary, from fiber to hand-woven; a weekly use of vacuum with proper airing keeps many carpets looking their best.

Carpeting provides a safe, comfortable spot for children to play and may even reduce the risk of injury during a fall. Nothing compares to the soft, luxurious feeling of carpet under your feet. However, the wrong carpet may wear out quickly, fade or show stains that stubbornly resist your best cleaning efforts.

Protect your investment and choose the best carpeting for your home, there is no substitute in terms of absorption, warmth and overall comfort.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

Basic Requirements For Selecting Your Carpets [1]

From durability and softness, to maintenance, color and pattern scale; there are basic tips for selecting the right carpet for your space. Your best bet is to educate yourself and research your options before shopping for new carpets. 

Conclude on what you want because you will see a range of quality and color when you consult a carpet dealer or begin your carpet search. Then, you are sure to get an exquisite and trendy carpet that provides comfort, durability and beauty way beyond its lifespan. And then you need to be prepared answer some basic questions from the carpet dealer:

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           What is the size of the room to be carpeted?

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           What color or style do you have in mind?

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           Is the room the centre of activity, for family, or for entertaining?

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          Who are the occupants for each room, are they adults or children?

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           Is it a formal room that doesn’t get much use?

The questions are necessary, it helps the dealer to gauge which grade and style of carpet would work bet for your home. Try to give a detailed picture of your expectations for the carpet. Is it important that the carpet stand up to pets, running children and bustling activities? Or are you mainly concerned about how it will look and feel in a formal living room that does not get a lot of use?

You should always remember to bring swatches of fabrics from drapes and furniture and paint chips with you when you are selecting carpet. That way you consider a range of colors that will match your existing décor. Remember, colors affect your mood, warmer colors keeps you energized; while cooler tones provide a sense of calm.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

How to Create Safe and Functional Decorated Outdoor Living Areas

Outdoor living space is a great way to extend a house or building. You need to first determine the structure or style for your outdoor. This could be a static area, purely for aesthetics or partly a children playing area. Also, you need to put into consideration whether you will be using the place at night or solely during the day.

For a static space, sculptures and water features work well. These provide a focal point and can be the source of the theme of your garden. The water feature also helps to create movement in a static space. It also creates a quiet, calming sound of flowing waters.

For an interactive space, pots are great as they keep the plants and flowers off the ground, away from prodding feet. The flowers are more likely to be picked, but they will survive. Bench seats and seating sets are ideal in these areas as you can sit and enjoy your garden. The ideal situation for these seats is to have a solid ground, paving or concrete so the table and chairs remain level and don’t wobble. Materials to be used for these kind of furniture should be hardwearing, these include cedar or teak timber, wrought iron, etc.

Think about how you will move around your space. You want it to flow, if you are going to buy a table and chair setting, ensure that you select one that allows for people to move around the outside and push back their chairs without landing the legs of the chair in the garden and toppling back.

If you have a centerpiece table, it could serve as a great focal point. This can be as simple as a vase of fresh cut flowers, a pot with spring bulbs, a pot of succulents, a prickly cactus, or a small sculptural piece.

If you will be using the outdoor space at night, then you will need lighting. You can either use permanent wired light fittings fixed into the ground. These look spectacular and provide a great deal of light. You can use solar lighting, but the glow is usually very dim. Candles or lanterns work well.

If you plan to do cooking in the outdoor area, you need to ensure that the place is safe, free from tinder type garden in case of fire. Install a solid surface under if you have a mobile BBQ. Also, if you have a fixed hot plate built in, you need to ensure that there are solid non combustible materials around it. Place it far away from any windows or doors of your house to prevent food smells or smoke entering your house.

Ensure that the hotplate is high enough to discourage active little kids from touching it. Allow some lay off space close by to place your food before and after cooking.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

Decorating with Wallpapers

Wallpapers are available in many designs, textures and colors; this gives you a wide range to choose from. Vinyl or duplex paper wallpapers are great for hallways or passages because there is usually a lot of traffic there. Fleece or textile wallpaper is perfect for living rooms and dining areas. Vinyl is also perfect for kitchens because it is washable and durable.

For children’s rooms and bedrooms, natural breathable wallpaper made of paper or textile is better.  

Thick wallpapers are better than thin wall papers, though they are more expensive. They make walls smoother and you don’t have to prepare the walls. Also thick wallpapers are more beautiful and help to hide the flaws of walls.

Colour and Pattern

Lively colors make the room interesting and exciting, but it is better to use cooler tones. Pastel colours are cool, they give the room a peaceful, relaxing ambience.

For rooms that have ample lighting, cool colors like blue, purple, violet, grey, silver, pink, deep dark burgundy, terra cotta,  etc are more suitable.  For darker rooms warm, soft and bright colours like orange, gold, green, light green, hot pink, beige, peach, coffee, apricot, and cream colors are more suitable.

Patterns should balanced and neutral; avoid incongruous patterns. Fine, small patterns are suitable for small rooms while big, bold patterns are for large rooms.

Vertical bars make the wall look taller, however, it could also make it look narrower. Horizontal bars make the wall look wider, but it can also make the ceiling look lower.

To achieve balance, you can install dark wallpaper with active patterns on the far wall, while having a lighter color on the other walls.

It is better to choose a different color from the furniture for the wallpapers, otherwise the colours will merge. Instead, choose a complimentary colour.

If you are planning to decorate your walls with photographs, pictures, plants or other accessories, use solid, light, smooth wallpaper with a barely noticeable pattern.

Although you can fix wallpapers by yourself, it is advisable to get a professional to do the job.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

2015 Trending Colours in Interior Decorating

Colour is one of the important tools of an interior decorator. With the right colour mix, an interior decorator can do a lot of wonders. Today we bring you some colours that are trending in interior decoration in 2015.

Tangerine

Tangerine colour will go well on upholstery to light up an entire room. It can also be paired with gold to create variety.  

Acqua Marine

This cheery but not too bold shade of blue will brighten up an otherwise dark room.

Scuba Blue

This shade can be used in a bold stripe pattern, either on the walls, on upholstery or on throw pillows.

Lavender Herb

By using it at the top and bottom of a room - lavender overhead lighting and rug create a calm atmosphere in any room.

Treetop

This colour can be used on the walls, while complimenting it with daring red. Mantel piece accessories can also be used to accentuate this colour.

Classic Blue

This colour is beautiful for sofas, rugs, or any other furniture. This colour is always interesting.

CUSTARD

This colour makes beddings, cheerful, warm and inviting.

TOASTED ALMOND

This warm colour is beautiful on the walls, especially if it is complemented with a large window. The window helps to give ample lighting.

GLACIER GRAY

Glacier gray is suitable for upholstery and matching throw pillows.

TITANIUM

Sparkling deep gray is suitable for the walls. An addition of white floors and warm wood pieces will keep the room warm.

LUCITE GREEN PANTONE

This colour can feature as a pale green rug complimented with black-and-white graphics to make it ethereal.  

MARSALA PANTONE

This can be featured as a deep red side chair placed in a room with white walls. The contrast is breath-taking!

DUSK BLUE

This hue is suitable as blue walls, complementing it with colourful tiles will make the colour combination lively.

STRAWBERRY ICE

This colour can be used as lively pink wallpapers. It can be complemented with elegant wood furniture.

SANDSTONE PANTONE

This colour is perfect for kitchen cabinetry, kitchen tables and chairs, and smaller accessories like bowls or vases.

WOODBINE

The walls can be painted in lush, mossy hue, complimented with some streaks of bright yellow to balance the earthy tone.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

Decorating Your Dining Room

A dining room serves as a common space for family and friends to congregate and enjoy meals together. The colours of a dining space should reflect an overall feeling of warmth and intimacy. Keeping the following guidelines in mind, one can choose the right colours for the dining room that best reflects personal aesthetics.

Use Warm Colours

Warm colours like shades of red, orange and yellow are great for dining rooms. Warm colours give the dining room an intimate effect and makes the room cosier. Uncommon colours like terracotta, earthy brown or brick red are perfect for customising the dining room for a personal look.

Cool Colours
cool or calm colours are also perfect for dining rooms. Some individuals prefer calm and peaceful ambience during their meal times; light shades of green, various shades of blue and white are good options. Warm colours can also be complemented with softer shades to create a unique blend.

Bold colours
Bold colors like tomato, red can also be used in dining rooms. Red walls are known to stimulate appetite and create an exciting feeling in the dining area. Bold colors can be toned down with softer colors; for example, red can be toned down with yellow. Orange and gold are also great colours for dining areas, they can also be toned down with softer colours.

A great way to decorate is to have  a colour theme instead of just painting the dining room in one colour. You can have a collection of accessories, dinner wares, furniture, florals, etc in a theme colour.

Colors to be avoided
Extremely bright colours are not recommended for dining areas because they may be distracting. Also, certain colours like pink, violet, black, etc should be avoided because they tend to suppress the appetite.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

Give Your Kitchen an Organized Look

Who said you should just place your appliances anywhere and everywhere? Well, there is also an art of in arranging them and positioning them. Doing this will give your kitchen an organized look and would also make work easier for you. Ensure you consider your kitchen’s layout when you bring in the appliances.

We know how important our appliances are; after all they aid in meal preparation and preserve our food and drinks. These are very valuable for any kitchen type, although, the type of item may vary depending on the needs of the person who owns the home.

So, how do you arrange your appliances?

You know you cannot just place them anywhere you want. You have to see to it that you arrange them according to their functions, and how often you use them. Avoid clutter. Putting all big and small appliances side by side is not a bad idea; it would make your work easier.

One good way to save space in your kitchen is to build several cabinets for your appliances. It is also a brilliant idea mix and match colors of appliances with that of your kitchen, it looks classy and colorful.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

2015 Trending Colours in Interior Decorating

2015 Trending Colours in Interior Decorating

Colour is one of the important tools of an interior decorator. With the right colour mix, an interior decorator can do a lot of wonders.

From today, we will be bringing you some colours that are trending in interior decoration in 2015.

Tangerine

Tangerine colour will go well on upholstery to light up an entire room. It can also be paired with gold to create variety.

Purchasing the Right Beddings

We spend a third of our lives sleeping, so when it comes to choosing your bedding, nothing but the best will do. The perfect pillow cases, duvet covers and sheets can enhance your sleep. They can also accentuate your room to a visitor’s delight.

Obviously, there are a lot of varieties to choose from, but to ensure you select the ideal bedding; it is only wise to know exactly what you are looking for. If you want to make a style statement, you can opt for vibrant colors and bold patterns. However, for a subtle result, select softer tinge, and more delicate designs. Regardless of the look you are trying to create, bear in mind that coordination is key, your bedding must connect with the rest of the room.

Cotton is a popular choice for bedding because it is soft, breathable and durable. If you are going for this type, bear in mind that Egyptian cotton is considered the best standard. One thing to watch out for is thread count. This refers to the number of threads in each square inch of the material. As a general rule the higher the thread, the greater the quality.

It is also important to make sure you get the right sizes of sheets. Sheets that are the right size will be easy to put on and they will provide a smooth surface for sleeping. If you put all these simple tips into use, your sleep will be blissful all the time.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

Guidelines for Choosing Finishes

Interior Finishes include floor, walls, ceilings, internal joinery and soft furnishings.

Before purchasing products for finishes, you need to assess them based on the following metrics:

Durability

The products you choose must be hardwearing able to withstand things like foot traffic, water spillage, children’s activities and artistic flair, pets, furniture movement etc. The product should be easy to maintain particularly for floors which will require regular cleaning. Also the products should not be the type that can easily be scratched, broken or prone to changing temperatures.

Health and Safety issues

The products must be compatible with health and safety; they must not pose potential danger to the health and safety of the inhabitants or users. For example, floor tiles for kitchen, bathrooms must be the types that have friction; the floor tiles for the other rooms should also not be too slippery. Finishes should not constitute a fire hazard, or have sharp and hard edges.

Comfort and Aesthetics

The finishes should blend into the overall design and pattern of the building. The finishes should have aesthetic appeal, fit in with the entire colour scheme, pattern and design of the space.

Finishes must also be comfortable, soft, silky or fluffy, cool underfoot (as with tiles) as required. For floors, walk on them, put samples on the floor and view them in the natural light of your room. Stand on them in bare feet, feel the sensation of the floor product on your feet.

Also, finishes must conform to the acoustic and thermal insulation requirements of the local building authority. For example, if a room in the house or building is intended to be a private studio, it should be embellished with acoustics.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

Customizing Chairs and Sofas

The more details you explore before talking to an interior designer or furniture maker, the easier the customization of your dream piece will be. Putting attention to details, and choosing within a wide range of colors makes your room all the more fun and it changes the entire ambience.

The combination or mixture of colors on your chairs and sofas will surely speak volume and leave a lasting impression in your home. Ordinarily, you would not pick some colors on your own; you could make do with pretty, fresh colors in traditional style. For your chairs and sofas, your investment has to be in the right direction and they should be affordable.

When it comes to sofas, there are varieties of tastes and a broad range of styles to choose from. However, your choice should be based on their durability, sturdiness, design and maintenance. You must also consider their compatibility with your chairs. We recommend quality leather for chairs because it is a natural material with various qualities and finishes.

Quality leather glows and gains character with age, although it requires regular, gentle vacuuming to remove surface dirt. Any day, leather is cool, as long as it is of good quality, they will probably outlive you if you stick to the rules of maintenance.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

Metal Finishes in Your Home Décor

There is no doubt that metals are here to stay. Everywhere you look, metals are a hot trend; from the warm gold, brass and copper accents, to the lustrous metal and stainless steel applications. This season is the best for bringing out metallic inspiration throughout your home. 

If you are brainstorming on ways to bring some colorful metals in your interiors, then these suggestions will come in handy for you. When you go through these ideas, you will want more metallic ideas in every inch of your home.

Back in the days, gold and brass were big interior metals, but they slowly faded away. Alas, they have returned in the most subtle way; from wallpapers, furniture, and cabinets, they are good for gold and brass. If you want to add glam to your bedroom, try adding golden metallic wallpaper behind your bed; it has an alluring effect.

The most used and specified finishes for kitchen, bath, and interior designs are silvery metals which include: nickel, aluminum and stainless steel. These silvery metals are durable, have high reflective qualities and they come in a variety of finishes. Nickel is very popular now in plumbing fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms. Depending on your design styles, there are a variety of fixture styles to choose from, whether traditional or modern styles for your contemporary home.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

Velvet Salon Style

Velvet salon is the vamp of the interiors’ world. It is a sensual, seductive, smokey, mysterious, bejewelled and intoxicating look.

The velvet salon style is a classy combination of cut velvet fabric on curtains and furniture, together with other accessories like extraordinary crystal of heavy chandeliers, mirrors, etc.

Other accessories include amethyst and black crystals from the likes of Waterford, Baccarat and Lalique; fabrics that shimmer in candlelight, these include; silk and jewelled finishes.

The tables are usually decorated with large bowls overflowing with dark black cherries and Queen of the Night tulips with violet candles burning.

Velvet salon is perfect for rooms that need sensory stimulation with a seductive twist, like dining rooms and bedrooms. It is particularly suitable for royalty bedrooms given its rich dark folds of purple and violet colours. In additions its appealing sensual delights and warms up the body and soul.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

Return of Ethnic Influence

The trend these days is a return to what we call Africaness. We bring you inspiring tips to help you develop creative patterns for your home.  

As far back as 2004, Jeff Banks, a world known decorator predicted that the next big thing in interiors will be the return of ethnic influence; lots of rich textiles, carved wood furniture and tones of neutral earthy colours. Tourists from foreign countries tend to value our rich African heritage more than we do.  

Thankfully, the drift is that we are returning to our roots. We feature rattan popularly called cane in Nigerian speak.

Rattan is extensively used for making furniture and baskets. When cut into sections, they can be used as wood to make furniture. Rattan has the ability to accept paint and absorbs it like wood hence its availability in various colours like silver, gold, bleached white, brown etc.

It can be made into many styles and furniture, they are very durable, easy and cheap to maintain.

Rattan chairs. They come in various designs as singles, doubles, lounges, easy chairs, high backs, garden chairs, cushioned or bare, and so on.  There are about six hundred species of palms native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australasia, that Rattan can be made from.

Rattan baskets. These are tall, elegant, imposing baskets, an improvement from the first baskets which were made from seaweed. Rattan is especially good for making baskets because of its spines. Rattan resembles bamboo, but is distinct because the stems are solid not hollow like the bamboo’s.

Rattan table mats and trays. Rattan tablemats are durable, good heat conductors; in addition they add beauty and style to your home. Rattan trays are also stylish, they can be used as trays permanently place on the table to hold teapots, cups, mugs, sugar and salt shakers or other small items.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decorating.

                                                             

Return of Ethnic Influence

The trend these days is a return to what we call Africaness. We bring you inspiring tips to help you develop creative patterns for your home.  

As far back as 2004, Jeff Banks, a world known decorator predicted that the next big thing in interiors will be the return of ethnic influence; lots of rich textiles, carved wood furniture and tones of neutral earthy colours. Tourists from foreign countries tend to value our rich African heritage more than we do.  

Thankfully, the drift is that we are returning to our roots. We feature rattan popularly called cane in Nigerian speak.

Rattan is extensively used for making furniture and baskets. When cut into sections, they can be used as wood to make furniture. Rattan has the ability to accept paint and absorbs it like wood hence its availability in various colours like silver, gold, bleached white, brown etc.

It can be made into many styles and furniture, they are very durable, easy and cheap to maintain.

Rattan chairs. They come in various designs as singles, doubles, lounges, easy chairs, high backs, garden chairs, cushioned or bare, and so on.  There are about six hundred species of palms native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australasia, that Rattan can be made from.

Rattan baskets. These are tall, elegant, imposing baskets, an improvement from the first baskets which were made from seaweed. Rattan is especially good for making baskets because of its spines. Rattan resembles bamboo, but is distinct because the stems are solid not hollow like the bamboo’s.

Rattan table mats and trays. Rattan tablemats are durable, good heat conductors; in addition they add beauty and style to your home. Rattan trays are also stylish, they can be used as trays permanently place on the table to hold teapots, cups, mugs, sugar and salt shakers or other small items.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decorating.

                                                             

Choosing a Theme for Your Interior

A theme blends the decorations in a room and makes everything look harmonious and complete. Choosing the right theme can make all the difference in creating the right ambience for a room.

First, think about how a theme will suit a particular room and the kind of mood it will create. Light, inviting themes like a floral meadow are suitable for living room because it creates a peaceful relaxing atmosphere, while seaside and beach themes can be used for the bedroom. This also gives a relaxing, cool ambience.

A theme can also be something abstract, that allows you to creative and express your innovation. For example, it could be graphic black and white with some silhouette, or oceanic theme, or cool lush green savannah theme etc.

You need to complement themed décor with the right accessories. The accessories help to amplify the theme. For example, the savannah theme can be complemented with plants and flowers, or the ocean theme with seashells, and a collection of small rare rocks. The fabrics of furniture should also reflect the theme.

Someone entering the room for the first time should be able to feel the theme effect at the first encounter.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

Showcase Your Personal Style in Arranging Your Books and Collectibles.

Showcase Your Personal Style in Arranging Your Books and Collectibles.

If you need stylish ideas for arranging your bookcases in your room, this is a good read!  

We have passed the era where you store textbooks and music on metal shelving units; today your beautiful home deserves bookcases that depict your personal style with organized arrangements of books, collectibles and pieces of art for inspiration.

As you are organizing your bookcase, leave empty spaces for the eye to rest, that is, changing the orientation of books from shelf to shelf makes the display more interesting, as does the addition of artwork within and on top of the unit.

Change direction or add interest to your arrangement by stacking books horizontally as well as vertically.

Also, vary the placement of art objects and collectibles to create a visual rhythm. The alternating location of framed artwork and polished wood objects keep the eye moving from shelf to shelf.

Create a clean look by choosing a tone-on-tone scheme for bookcase contents; add interest by mixing up shapes. Adopt a room’s color scheme throughout bookcase contents to unify the entire outlook.

Finally, let your favorite pieces of art and books take centre stage; each piece centered within its own niche.

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Furniture Arrangement

Furniture Arrangement

The way you arrange your furniture goes a long way in enhancing the style and beauty of the living room. The simplest way to arrange furniture is to create a focal point which can be a window, fireplace or painting. It is better if the focal point is attached to the wall so that you can move your furniture away from the walls and create an interesting arrangement.

As you arrange the furniture it is important to ensure that the alleyways are clear and wide enough for traffic; to also ensure that the place is not cluttered.

You can start by placing a sofa or a couch in the middle of the room and complete the grouping with a coffee table and armchairs.

The tables should be placed within the reach of the seats and must also be of the same height with the seats. Try different angles because this brings in some style to the arrangement. For example, if your sofa is set parallel to the wall, put an armchair diagonally across the room.

Angled arrangement is a good idea for the bedroom. A combination of patterned rugs, matching duvets and curtains can be used to accentuate the style of the room.

For multipurpose rooms, use a focal point to demarcate one area from another. Arrange furniture around the focal point of each area. For example, the dining room furniture could be arranged around the window or under the painting, while the other part of the room has its own focal point. That way, you will emphasize the difference between the rooms and accentuate the purpose of each of them.

Remember to balance out the sizes of the furniture, as big furniture will look really awkward, while too many small pieces will make the room look cluttered. Experiment with the angles and use unconventional furniture to make the room elegant.

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Setting Up Children and Baby’s Bedrooms

Children and baby’s bedrooms are usually fun to set up and decorate. While the rest of the home have to be in harmony, children’s room are independent and charming on their own.

There are many ways to decorate children’s rooms. For a baby’s room, the conventional practice is to use pictures by Beatrix Potter as a mural or frieze to the wall. Another creative way is to paint the ceiling in stars and moons.

As much as you want to make the room bright and exciting, it is also important to make it a calm and relaxing atmosphere for both the child and the lactating mother.

For children’s room, using their current favourite cartoon character as the theme of the room will be perfect. Their bed sheets, duvets, curtains, bedside lamps, etc can reflect such characters. For example, Bob the Builder or Disney characters such as Winnie the Pooh are often used for this purpose.

Teenagers require a little more sophistication because they believe they are adults. You can choose more mature and cool colours like fuchsia, shades of green and blue for their bedspreads, lamps, curtains and other accessories and for the walls too.

Accessories like bedspreads, curtains and lamps can also be easily changed to suit the preferences of the children at any age or as they grow older.

At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration.

Mixing and Matching Patterns in Your Home

Mixing and matching patterns can be a challenge, especially when you don’t know how to use compatible colours with the variety of patterns at your disposal. If you no longer fancy plain and solid colours in your home, you are in the right place! Before you decide on what pattern to mix in your home, there are a few tips that will help you.

Choose the colour scheme you love: It is important you decide first, on the colours you love, and then consider mixing and matching patterns that will blend accordingly. Would you prefer cool colours to the bright ones? This decision gives you the ability to decide what will look good together or not, at the same time; help you choose the perfect mixture to form a colour character.

The beauty of neutral colours on bold prints: A blend of neutral colours with bold prints can be used tastefully when mixing and matching patterns. Start off with a neutral colour on the walls and floors, and use bold prints on some pieces of furniture and centre rug. Then fill up your space with neutral coloured sofas and chairs to soothe the bold prints.

White on any colour scheme: One of the simplest ways to mix patterns is to choose one coloured pattern combined with white background. As long as white remains your basic colour; choose colour schemes in polka dots, stripes, above and beyond, bold prints, your blend will leave a beautiful scenery!

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