Window Sill Cushioned Seats for Relaxation

Most people have not given much thought to their windows other than to see it as an opening that provides ventilation in the house. However, with some creativity a window sill can be turned into a beautiful relaxing arena or whatever else you make it out to be.

You can construct a boxed in area which serves as a frame beneath a window sill. Add some moulding and paint it in the colour of the theme of the rest of the room. Next place a cushion in the frame – this should sit about 2 or three people. This space can be used as a lovers’ corner, a place for relaxation, reading etc.

The window sill can also be turned into a comfortable sofa-type seat. You can add more value to it by adding utility or storage space underneath. You could have for example, toy chest for children, a shelve of books and magazines, etc. underneath.

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.

De-cluttering Your Home

Cluttering starts with not letting old and useless articles and items go. Most of these articles are worthless, but some people can’t just let their garbage go. This is how gradually the house becomes cluttered with unused items.

Below are some helpful tips on how to de-clutter your home.

Change your mind-set – allow old and worthless articles to go. You don’t have to keep everything; if you consider the items important, you could give it away to charity or to someone else that needs them.

Work on each room one after the other. Empty the room – remove all the items in the room as if you are about to move out.

Return only the most important items into the room. For a living room, the most important items will include the TV, stereo, sofa, throw pillows, couch, chairs etc. After doing this, you will realise which of the other items could be categorised as clutter.

Locate where all the important things should be placed in the room. Then begin to put the items in position in such a way that there is free movement around the room.

Layer the room. Select a few accessories and decorate the room. The items could include your paintings, pictures, a flower vase, rugs, lamps etc. Take note of how the room is being gradually transformed. You do not have to use all your collection of accessories at once. You can keep the rest in a store while you change them seasonally or from time to time.

Avoid cluttering the room again. After sorting all the items, you could keep the useful ones in a store, the broken and useless ones, close your eyes and throw them away. Also you could give items away to charity or put them up for sale.

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.

Exquisite Lighting Designs for Your Kitchen

The right lighting design can go a long way towards opening up a small space, not to mention making it a much more attractive and efficient place to cook, clean and converse. To create a kitchen lighting that is both attractive and effective, you will want to focus on three types of lighting: ambient lighting, accent lighting and task lighting.

The first is ambient lighting which will illuminate the entire kitchen space and scare away any of the shadows that can often plague any small, enclosed space; which are particularly discouraging for anyone trying to prepare a meal.  Ambient lighting focuses on the main lighting for your space and it usually starts with ceiling lighting. Ceiling lights that run the entire length of the spaces are usually a good investment; a single light source may not necessarily reach the various nooks and crannies of your space.

Track lighting may be a good solution here, particularly for contemporary or modern designs which covers the kitchen’s work area and makes cooking, cleaning and food preparation easier and safer.

Accent lighting on the other hand adds tremendous ambience to the kitchen, and it can further brighten and visually expand your space. Accent lightings are fixtures on top of wall cabinets that serve to illuminate the ceiling, heightening your space or at the base of your cabinets, adding depth and giving the entire atmosphere a comfortable feel.  

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.

Lighting Tips for Living Rooms

House owners spend a lot of time and energy choosing sofas, drapes and other household collectibles but often forget about the importance of proper lighting. In the space where you watch television, read books, play games and entertain guests, lighting serves an important purpose in both the function and look of the room.

A good living room lighting plan uses different kinds of light, set at different heights, that work together to make the space warm and attractive.  Many years ago, halogens fixtures were not common as we see them today, and LEDs are definitely one of the newest options. So take advantage of the newer and more energy efficient lighting solutions for residential use. You can go online or visit local lighting showrooms and learn about the new light sources now available. Let’s take a look at some popular lighting procedure and how they work in your living room.

Accent: When you want to highlight certain features in your living room, accent lighting is the way to go. Recessed, adjustable lights directed to points of interest or under-cabinet lighting in a display case that highlights selected objects are examples of accent lighting. Accent lighting adds a pleasing variation of brightness; drawing attention and putting more light on an architectural feature. For effectiveness, accent lighting needs to supply about five times as much as light on the focal point as the surrounding general light.

Ambient: Stylish chandeliers, ceiling lights, wall-mounted fixtures or portable lamps can provide the ambiance that casts a warm glow in your living room. It controls glare and provides the general illumination that makes the living room feel comfortable and inviting. Since this type of lighting affects the overall quality of light in the room and tends to be used the most, this is where you want to use your energy-efficient solutions.

Decorative: When you want to create interest and add sparkle to your living room, table lamps, hanging pendants and chandeliers can provide the decorative light that adds coziness and intimacy, it personalizes your space.

Task: When you want to read a book or need to write at the desk, good task lighting helps you get things done. This brighter light can be a floor lamp with a swinging arm next to a comfortable chair, or a directed light source over a desk. Portable table lamps allow for flexibility, these are not the lights you use all the time, they are only to be used when you are doing a task; like reading or writing.

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.

Ingenious Designs for Your Living Room

Need a little living room inspiration? From color ideas to living room design, we have fabulous and stylish living room ideas to inspire. Do remember that living room decorating doesn't have to be grand. A simple feature wall, new living room lighting or even rugs can transform your space completely. So get inspired and dive into all our living room design ideas below. 

1. You could make your living room colorful yet casual at the same time. With colorful curtains accentuated with plain colored couches, while the surrounding walls are painted in white. This way, it would come out simple, clean-lined and inviting with a little bit of finesse and a lot of comfort.
2. There is never such a thing as too much blue; you can create a glamorous living room with layers of pale blue stones. For a hazy and serene look, your walls should be plastered in powder blue. A blue thread connects every room be it in form of a flower vase, around the window seal, a wicker chair or favorite couch.
3. Turn on the Brights with green walls paired with cotton covered armchairs and glam garden stools which creates a vivacious living room.
4. Create electric sophistication with antiques and a mix of floral and striped patterns in your living room. The home maker’s collection of contemporary art is integral to the overall style, including series of exquisite drawings on the living room walls.
5. Black and white in your living room is a case of antique meets modern. Create a unique result with black and white palette, softened with neutrals and natural textures. You could add a cozy spot for two with a pair of the owner’s favorite chairs and a coffee table. 

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.

10 Furniture Essentials for Small Spaces [2]

In a compact space, choosing just-right furnishings can make all the difference between your home feeling cramped or comfortable. From practically invisible acrylic chairs to shelving that flexes with the needs of your space, these 10 furniture pieces should be on any small-space-dweller’s must-have list.

6. Settee. A petite love seat or settee makes for cozy seating and gives you a place to stretch out when on your own, without the bulk of a full-size sofa. In a larger space, a settee can also work at the foot of a bed, in the entry or even pulled up to a dining table.

7. Mini Parsons desk. It can be a desk, but it also works as an oversize bedside table, bar, buffet or kitchen table. In fact, there’s not much this versatile table can’t do. The sleek shape makes it an especially good choice for studio apartments, where you need your table to pull double (or triple) duty.

8. Bench. A backless bench is a smart choice in a small dining area since it can be tucked under the table, as it is here, when not in use. A low bench also works well as a coffee table, and it can be called into service as extra seating when guests outnumber the chairs.

9. Acrylic chair. Like an invisibility cloak for your furniture, anything made of clear acrylic is an excellent choice for small spaces. An acrylic armchair is an especially useful piece to have, since it can tuck in just about anywhere, from the living room to the desk.

10. Poufs. Whether you choose Moroccan-style leather, rustic burlap or seagrass, poufs are a must for any small home. Use them as footstools, extra seats or side tables (just top with a tray).

10 Furniture Essentials for Small Spaces [1]

In a compact space, choosing just-right furnishings can make all the difference between your home feeling cramped or comfortable. From practically invisible acrylic chairs to shelving that flexes with the needs of your space, these 10 furniture pieces should be on any small-space-dweller’s must-have list.

1. Pedestal table. A round table with a slender pedestal base tucks into small spaces with ease. The round edge means no bumping into sharp corners, and the (nearly) leg-free base makes it easier to squeeze one more friend around the table.

2. Shelving that can go vertical or horizontal. Instead of choosing the largest possible shelving unit that will fit your space, consider picking up a few versatile cubby-like shelves that can stand upright or lie flat. A pair can stand side by side on a big wall; be separated for use in different rooms; or flank a sofa, as shown here. Positioned horizontally, a sturdy shelf can even do double duty as a bench.

3. Stack of stools. Just because you don’t have room for bulky armchairs and a giant sofa doesn’t mean you won’t have a need for ample seating. One solution is to tuck a stack of stools in a corner — when extra guests pop by, you can simply unstack the stools.

4. Big mirror. If you’re going to buy only a few items to make the most of your small space, a great, big mirror should definitely top the list. Hanging a large mirror instantly makes a small room feel bigger and brighter. Position it across from a window for maximum light-boosting power.

Budget tip: To get the look of a big mirror without spending a fortune, pick up two or three simple full-length mirrors and hang them side by side. Back-to-school is a good time to find full-length mirrors on sale; look for them in the dorm-decorating section.

5. Small-scale armchairs. Bulky armchairs may be cozy, but they also take up a ton of floor space. In a compact living room, you can pack more seating into the available space by choosing armless chairs, or armchairs with an upright profile like the barrel chairs shown here. And if you move into a larger space in the future, a pair of small-scale armchairs can round out a larger seating arrangement, or flank a console table in a spacious entry hall.

Great Bedsheets; Great Night's Sleep

Having good bed sheets is important for a good night’s sleep; bed sheets, together with other bed accessories provide warmth, insulation and comfort.

There are two types of bed sheets fitted and flat.

Fitted sheets lie directly on the mattress, have four corners sewn with elastic to hold the sheet in place.

A flat sheet is just a piece of cloth with a hem. Flat sheets generally go atop fitted sheets; they are also known as top sheets.

The quality of a sheet is determined by its thread count which is the number of threads per square inch of material. The higher the count, the softer the sheet; a minimum of 200 plus is recommended.

There are variety of fabrics for bedsheets; these include cotton, flannel, satin, etc.  

Cotton Sheets

Cotton comes in various qualities which are determined by the length of their staple. The longer the staple, the higher quality the cotton.

The best cotton type is Egyptian cotton which is grown on the Nile river valley in Egypt. High thread count Egyptian cotton sheets are of very good quality; they are silky soft, breathable and durable, and enhance a good night’s sleep.

Cotton sheets usually crease a lot after washing and are difficult to iron. To get around this challenge, stretch the sheets on the bed after removing from the clothesline or the drier. Stretching them over the bed this way helps to flatten them out easily.

Flannel Sheets

Flannel sheets are soft, fluffy, luxuriously warm and are thus suitable for cold wintery nights. High quality flannel sheets are usually made from a blend of wool and cotton. The wool provides warmth and the cotton provides comfort with its ultra-soft fluffy feeling. Although flannel sheets are very warm, they are often not very breathable. For people who do not like this, the higher quality cotton together with a warm winter duvet is preferable.

Satin Sheets

Satin sheets have a silky feel; they are great for summer and are generally nice and cool. They are also breathable and are very light, so you feel as though you are sleeping with nothing on you. Satin sheets have a beautiful sheen that make them look great. Satin could be itchy and slippery for some people, it is therefore preferable to buy the highest thread.

Remember to buy the right size of sheets for your bed(s); you don’t want your sheets creeping off the bed in the middle of the night because they are too short!

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.

Feature Walls in Interior Decorating

Feature walls used to be a trend in interior decoration to the point that it almost became overused. It, however, remains a classic that can never go out of fashion. To make feature walls really grand, add some touch of pattern and texture.

Using wallpaper is a great way to add a feature wall into a home. It provides a feature and a definitive focal point for a room.

With the emergence of wallpaper in various designs, colour, texture and some fabric, creating unique feature walls has become easy.

Used simply on one wall in a dining room for example it can provide a focal point to form discussion at the table and creates an intimate space, without enclosing the room. Wallpapers can be used on small feature walls in order to cut cost.

Wallpapers can be used to a solid wall where other walls are sheer walls of glazed windows. This helps to create an outstanding feature wall and breaks the monotony of all white walls.

If you are not daring enough to take up the challenge of bold designs, then subtle textures still work well, they change the form of the space and create interest.

It is important that you restrain the use of feature walls; avoid using every available wall of a room as a feature wall.

Feature walls are great in entrance ways, they serve as an exquisite expression of style that people can have first contact with. The entrance way can accommodate dramatic designs since it is a transitional space.

It is better to tone down the design in places like the bedroom where you spend a lot of time. More texture with subtle colour changes in pattern usually work better in places like bedrooms and sitting rooms.

To create a seamless interior pattern for your home, add a touch of feature walls here and there; this will add interesting surprises to your space as guests come admire your house.

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.

Innovative Ideas for Your Bathrooms

Trigger your creative abilities through some innovative bathroom ideas. The bathroom is one of the most neglected places in many homes. So, do not give room for a tacky, dark and outdated bathroom. If you have never paid attention to your bathroom, we have innovative and decorative ideas to guide you.

First thing to consider is to determine what your budget is for the bathroom decorating. It is not always about the money, there are simple ways to create a new look in your bathroom; such as getting a decorative toilet seat cover or just changing a shower curtain.

Painting your bathroom is considered an innovative idea. So if you have a small bathroom, go for bright colors like white. You can also go with white and blue, white and pink, or whiter and yellow, depending on your preference. If you have a large bathroom, feel free to explore darker colors.

Lighting plays a significant role when decorating your bathroom, so improve the bathroom lighting by adding some more light fixtures. To soften the light while taking a relaxing bath, install a dimmer switch. If you want to create a style that depicts elegance all you need to do is to install earl white tiles and paint your walls in same splendid white color.

If you want to create a seaside effect inside your bathroom, then you should install light blue colored tiles and paint the walls in the same color. Lastly, if you are considering changing your furniture, you could settle for floating zinc, or go with floating cabinets or shelves.

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 Collectibles

A collection can be anything from shells to genuine antiques, and the flair with which you display your treasures is what elevates the jive in your home. An expensive crystal bowl looks great in the china cabinet, but takes on a life of its own when displayed on a pedestal and lighted to its best advantage. Here are some suggestions for making the most of a collection:

1. Place mundane objects in a stage-type setting. The stage itself could be a pedestal for one object or shelves for several objects. If it's a matchbox collection or old playing cards, the stage could be the matting on a frame that you've set the collection on.

2. Don't let the backdrop interfere with your display. Busy wallpaper, for example, would distract your attention from the object you're trying to highlight. Most often, a soft, solid color serves best as a background, though a bold color is in order if the object is pale. Add focus with lighting, shadows cast from the object can add to or subtract from its beauty, so evaluate your lighting.

3. If you have more stuff than space, display one great object in place of two more modest pieces. If one item in your collection is very large, display it alone in a different room as a focal point or conversation piece. Or you can cluster the collection, which looks attractive if done well. And if you still have leftover pieces that you don't have space for, pack them up and put them away for a while.

4. Display valuable items behind glass doors for protection. Glassed-in shelves also keep daily dust out.

5. Display toys in the children's room just like collectibles. Put shelves on a wall at a level the child can reach, and group toy cars, dolls or a variety of toys on them. They're easily accessible, and when you ask your kids to put their toys away, it's not a big chore.

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 Tips for Romantic Bedrooms

The bedroom is a place for relaxation, sleep and romance. Here are a few tips to help you transform your bedroom into a romantic one.

First, consider the needs and desires of your partner. While it is good to get ideas and tips from magazines, interior décor sites, you need to take into consideration the needs and preferences of your spouse.

Then, consider what you like and blend it with what your partner likes. From this mixture, you can create a unique style for your bedroom.

Conventional features of a romantic bedroom include; soft lighting, scented candles, soft rugs, four poster beds etc. However, you don’t have to be limited to these, there are a lot of things that can make a bedroom romantic and you can be creative about it.

The basics are:

Bed fabrics

Make sure the bed is comfortable; the sheets should also be comfortable and smooth on the skin. The duvets, bedcovers and pillows should also be comfy.

Lighting

Lighting should be soft and dim. Apart from the main bedroom light, you can have a side switch for the softer lights. Though candles are good for romantic light, you have to take some extra care with them.

Personalise the bedroom

Put items in the room that make you feel relaxed or happy.  These could be your favourite painting or a picture you love, or your favourite music etc.

Design

The furnishing of the bedroom also goes a long way in making the room romantic. You can create a unique style from your selection and combination of window treatments, furniture and its placement, wall and floor finishes.

As much as possible reduce the amount of furniture in the bedroom in order to give ample space free movement in the room. Rustic timber, sleek lined lacquered furniture, French provincial, steel frames are great options for furniture.

The flooring should be warm underfoot; a wall to wall carpet or a loose laid rug will be suitable for this.

You can paint the walls in your preferred choice of colours, soft, warm colours like pale blue, soft peach, and buttery yellows are okay.

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.

Using Musical Instruments for Home Décor

Musical instruments are all unique pieces of art that have this quality of being more valuable as they age. The great thing about them is that their life doesn’t end when they’re not used for music anymore. When that time comes they can become wonderful decorations for residential spaces, galleries, commercial spaces, etc. Each musical instrument is unique because they are almost entirely made by hand.

A craftsman puts time and passion into every instrument created and this passion is then reflected into the music created and the beauty of the instrument itself. Musical instruments as interior décor elements are quite common. We often see guitars hanging on walls on leaning against the walls. That is because they add character to that space and they tell something about the owner’s character. They each have a story to tell and by displaying them in your home you partially do it for them.

There are lots of ways in which you can make a musical instrument the star of a room. Even though they can also be used as individual elements, musical instruments look best when used in pairs. The impact they have on the décor is stronger and the effect is different from the one created by a single piece. So you can hang your collection of musical instruments on the wall, lean them against the wall, place them high on your furniture or use any other methods you want as long as the instruments look beautiful.


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Personalizing Your Space with Family Portraits

Family Portraits serve as both a tasteful reflection of your individualized decorating style and a tribute to the ones you love. Fine portraits capture eloquent moments in time, and convey personal value longer than the finest home furnishings. Decorating your home with portrait is a journey of discovery into the limitless design possibilities. It begins with a design session where you and your preferred decorator explore your ideas and discuss creative possibilities.

The placement of portraits in relation to the room’s overall furnishings and decor can create a dramatic decorative focal point. The result is the perfect complement to your family’s personal style and your home environment. There’s no better way to decorate than by incorporating your treasured memories. Also, personalized portrait products come packaged for convenient gift giving, they include: portrait canvases, framed and matted portraits, portrait panels, glass and cubes.

Intentional leaning of wall hangings and portraits creates an exciting feeling. This makes it easy to switch your home décor from time to time. Keep your portrait walls fairly simple and gradually build your family gallery. It gives you room to get funky and creative when you choose colors for your pictures.

Family Portraits serve as both a tasteful reflection of your individualized decorating style & a tribute to the ones you love.

Fine portraits capture eloquent moments in time, and convey personal value longer than the finest home furnishings.

Decorating your home with portrait is a journey of discovery into the limitless design possibilities.

The placement of portraits in relation to the room’s overall furnishings and decor can create a dramatic decorative focal point.

There’s no better way to decorate than by incorporating your treasured memories.

Personalized portrait products include; portrait canvases, framed and matted portraits, portrait panels, glass and cubes.

Keep your portrait walls fairly simple and gradually build your family gallery. 

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.

The Perfect Pillow for your Bedroom (1)

A good night’s sleep is very important for your physical and mental health. There are some important things needed for a good night’s sleep; these include; a good bed, pillows, a cool environment etc. Many people know that the quality of their bed is important, but hardly think about their pillow.

We bring you different types of pillows available so that you can make an informed choice.

Types of Pillows

Latex Pillows

Latex pillows are the firmest of pillows. They often come moulded to a certain shape for added neck support and to reduce points of pressure.

Latex pillows are ideal for people that have neck and back pain. Latex pillows are usually hypo-allergenic, as it is almost impossible for dust mites and mildew to live in them, ensuring a healthy, clean night’s sleep.

Latex pillows hold their shape very well so look good in pillowcases as well as being comfortable.

Some latex pillows are porous, they allow air to flow through them, increasing circulation and comfort.

Wool Pillows

Wool pillows are long lasting, healthy pillows that are also wonderful for people suffering from allergies.

Choose softer wool pillows because tightly packed wool pillows can be very hard.

However, wool pillows hold their shape very well. Wool pillows are very well ventilated and their circulatory qualities ensure the body temperature is regulated throughout the night, meaning they are great for people who experience night sweats or wake up uncomfortably hot during the night.

Cotton Pillows

Cotton pillows have similar hypo-allergenic and ventilation qualities to wool pillows but are much softer. They also compress quickly so are good for people who like flat pillows or who scrunch theirs up into all sorts of shapes.

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.

Exquisite Lighting Designs for Your Kitchen

The right lighting design can go a long way towards opening up a small space, not to mention making it a much more attractive and efficient place to cook, clean and converse. 

To create a kitchen lighting that is both attractive and effective, you will want to focus on three types of lighting: ambient lighting, accent lighting and task lighting.

The first is ambient lighting which will illuminate the entire kitchen space and scare away any of the shadows that can often plague any small, enclosed space; which are particularly discouraging for anyone trying to prepare a meal.  

Ambient lighting focuses on the main lighting for your space and it usually starts with ceiling lighting. Ceiling lights that run the entire length of the spaces are usually a good investment; a single light source may not necessarily reach the various nooks and crannies of your space.

Track lighting may be a good solution here, particularly for contemporary or modern designs which covers the kitchen’s work area and makes cooking, cleaning and food preparation easier and safer.

Accent lighting on the other hand is adds tremendous ambience to the kitchen, and it can further brighten and visually expand your space. Accent lightings are fixtures on top of wall cabinets that serve to illuminate the ceiling, heightening your space or at the base of your cabinets, adding depth and giving the entire atmosphere a comfortable feel.  

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 Candles and Flowers

Have you ever noticed how the warm scent of a candle wafting through the air can be uplifting, energizing, or make you cozy? There are sweet-smelling flowers with strong, distinctive fragrance, they are a threat for the senses whether your eyes are on them or not. Study after study has shown that scents affect your mood! Let’s take a look at some scents that can really enhance your mood:

Season Enhancing Scents: Delve into the season with your favorite candles scents. Nothing says summer like a nice citrus, like a lemonade candle scent drifting through the air. To create that cozy winter environment, choose cinnamon, apple, berry, and pine candles. Fresh candle scents such as cucumber melon are great for spring, as well as fresh cut grass candles which carry into summer. Gardenias are sweet are strong and are suitable for your rooms.

Romantic Scents: Jasmine, gardenia, sandalwood, and rose scents are just perfect. There's romance in the air if you're burning scents such as these. Floral and woody scents give that wistful, romantic feel to a room. Roses are known for their sweet and enticing nature, so it is cool for this purpose.

Lavender Scents for Relaxation: When it is time to wind down try burning a lavender candle. In studies, lavender has been found to correlate with slower heart rate, lower blood pressure, and lower arterial pressure. It has also been found to decrease muscle tension. Other scents that have been found to have relaxing effects are bergamot and sandalwood. Lilacs smell the sweetest, they would be appropriate for relaxation.

Citrus Scents for Energy: Light a citrus candle, let the scent enhance energy and boost mood; so look for candles with lemon, lime, grapefruit, verbena, or orange scents. Sweet peas come in bright and exciting varieties; you could make do with a handful of them.

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Arts and Crafts in Home Décor.

So what if you are passionate about arts and craft?

With a focal point on nature craftsmanship, arts and crafts home decorations have a sustaining, natural and harmonious appeal. Arts and Crafts style is not only driven by clear design guidelines, but by an entire canon of beliefs. It has a refreshing honesty and purity of spirit. Arts and Crafts interiors are full of heart and harmony, a holistic reflection of the ideals that gave rise to the style in the first place.

You cannot have arts and crafts style without wood. It is probably the single most important element, and it largely informs the emphasis on natural, organic beauty that defines this decorating approach. 

You will almost never see painted wood in an arts and crafts interior; instead, the focus is on rich stains that preserve and showcase the natural beauty of the grain. Oak is the iconic wood of this style, but pine, maple and other indigenous species also appear.

Arts and crafts woodworking is not just about the material; it is also about putting the handiwork on display. The classic arts and crafts palette takes its subtle, muted beauty straight from the natural world: stones, bark, leaves, grasses. It embraces sturdy, unadorned, comfortable furnishings that are built to last and are as much about function as form. What they lack in ornamentation, they make up for in the attention to detail and materials. Simplicity is the key; keep these touches minimal to avoid visual clutter, which goes against the aesthetic.

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.