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How to avoid undertones clash in paint colors

Paint colors

Every paint color has undertones. Undertones are the color you see when you look at a certain color. So the color you see in a sea-foam green may be green, but the undertone will be blue.

If you pairs the “same” colors, but they appear not working, then there must be an undertones clash. In fact, most schemes of color work best when there’s no clash of undertones. This explains why few yellowish beiges look odd when paired with greenish beiges or pinkish beiges.

If you’re afraid of making a mistake, hopefully these tips can help you to distinguish undertones in paints: (more…)

Tips to clear the living room from jumbled kids toys

Kids toys in living room

Kids can bring pleasure and joy, but they often make clutter in the living room with their widespread toys like stuffed animals, doll houses and toy trucks.

It’s very difficult to house those toys since their number is always increasing. This makes the living room become out of style. So what we can do to reduce clutter in the living room, while at the same time still allowing kids to play?

1. Give kids larger bedroom. Make sure the bedroom is large enough to be a playroom. With larger bedroom, kids will have their own special area to play with their toys. This will significantly reduce clutter in the living room. (more…)

How to save a lot of money from home

Home and money

In this post we want to give you helpful advice to cut back your outgoings and bills without losing out on the comforts you already have at home.

Follow these simple steps and there will be an extra cash left at the end of the month. And you can spend the cash for your pleasures. (more…)

Feng Shui tips to support your New Year’s resolutions

Feng Shui tips for New Year decor

The New Year is just around the corner. It’s time for people to set resolutions or new goals for their life. While some people set out resolutions with a plan, the others including you may have no plan at all.

So here are Feng Shui tips to help you get started and to make a space that will support your resolutions & goals. Just apply the tips to your decoration and see the result. (more…)

How to enlighten a predominantly black room

The black room 1

Some people love to decorate their room with all black things. So they buy a black chair, a black couch, a black rug and paint their door black. In fact, a black theme can feel sexy and sexual. But if played wrongly, this can bring a funeral feel to our room. So here are the tips to enlighten a predominantly black room: (more…)

Tips for beginning an art collection

The art collection
Art can transform not only hearts and minds, but also interiors. With just a few works of art, an ordinary space can become marvelous. At least, there will be a significant difference.

If you plan to have an art collection, but you feel not confident or unsure how to start this, here are some tips:

1. Visit lots of art studios or galleries. In process of time, you’ll know what actually you like.

2. Buy what you like only. Don’t waste your money to buy a work that doesn’t really excite you.

3. Don’t regard art as mere decoration. A true work of art has already been complete in itself. And in process of time, you’ll know where you have to place it.

4. Be an opportunist. Several times a year, many artists open their studios and sell their original works directly to the public with affordable prices. Don’t miss it!

5. Visit local art college. Art colleges usually exhibit and sell well-chosen works of their students, at least once a year. This can help you to develop your collection.

6. Shop online. Many art studios have moved online. So it will be easier for you to do a search of works of art.

7. Prepare special budget. Don’t use all of your wealth for buying works of art. Just prepare special budget that won’t disturb your daily living.

The art collection

The art collection

Three amusing ideas for your kid

The slide
1. Attach the right or left side of your stairs with a slide. This will allow your kids to get a great deal of fitness and exercise, even in a very small space.

The sofa
2. If your baby has already outgrown, don’t throw away his or her crib. You can redesign the crib into a charming sofa for your kid to play.

The chair
3. A chair made of building blocks designed by Michelle Kauffman – an architect who designed the prefabricated structures of Glide House. Purchase your kids the building blocks to stimulate their creativity and inspire them to become architect!

Tips to provide suitable storage for your items

The organized house

You house is a mess? Well, maybe it’s just because that the items in your home don’t have a place to “live”. So, when you look for them, you don’t know where to find.

If you want your house to be more organized, then begin by selecting the things you need and the things you don’t need. Throw away the things you don’t need and make a home for the things you need. Here are some tips to provide suitable storage for your items:

Books
Purchase a square container made from wood or metal. Store your books neatly in the container. Fix the container to a wall, so that it looks orderly.
Magazines
A fabric bucket can be used to store your magazines. If you have house in contemporary style, the fabric bucket harmoniously will serve as a unique decoration.
Papers
Use a large binder as your personal notebook to store papers you need to access regularly, such as phone lists, medical information, prescription, etc (don’t forget to always clean it). And for storing photos, you can use photo boxes or photo albums.
Linens and clothing
Store sheets, blankets, or towels neatly rolled up in laundry baskets. Fold linens and store them in hampers or baskets.

The bucket

The basket

Give your home an immediate change by painting the front door

The door
When you feel that your home has already required a new look, but you don’t have enough time to make a change… well, there is still something you can do: painting your front door. It is very simple, but makes an impact and can really give your home a new look immediately.

Your front door is a focal point, and its color will deliver a certain mood instantly. A lime comes off as chic and sophisticated. Vibrant yellow can feel funky and cheerful. Cinnabar red appears to be classic as well as modern, while pumpkin orange is daring.

And here are some more tips:

  • If your home is dark, your may go white to make the door stand out. If your home is white or having a bright color, then you may pick dark.
  • If your neighbors give their front doors strong pop of colors, pick another strong color for your door to keep the magic going.
  • The most striking appearance, sometimes, can be achieved by picking a color that is unmatched with the trim around windows.
  • The color of your front door may influence the interior design of your home. It can provide inspiration for the selection and organization of the draperies, surface coverings, furnishing, and furniture of the architectural interior.

The door 2