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Sunday 6 October 2013

4 Bedroom Decorating Tips

Your bedroom is your comfort zone where you want to unwind at the end of the day and get recharged. Coziness is the top priority in bedroom design and decoration. Nevertheless, aesthetics is just as important too. A well groomed bedroom is an invitation for sleep. Note down these tips while decorating your bedroom.




Choose Headboard as the Focal Point

Uplift a bedroom to new heights of fashion with an attention-grabbing headboard. Soft and cozy with no hard edges, a stuffed headboard is an ideal choice when sink-in comfort is on top of the bedroom wish list. If you want privacy and a sense of enclosure, use covers or bed curtains to wrap your bed in lavish folds of fabric.

Dress the Windows for Privacy and Style

Bedroom windows usually need room-darkening window treatments that block light in the morning and offer privacy at night. In addition to such functional considerations, bedroom window treatments help set a room's overall style. Swagged and gathered draperies communicate romantic elegance, Roman shades express sophistication, and shutters deliver casual cottage style. Layer room-darkening shades with drapes to address both functional and decorative needs.

Make it Comfortable as well as Functional

You'll find your bedroom signals to you to stay longer in the morning and get to bed earlier at night when you make the space about more than just sleeping. Pair a chair or two with a side table to create a cozy reading spot. Make the most of low ceilings common in attic bedrooms by tucking a low-profile couch under the awkward angles of attics. Or make use of the often-wasted space between two windows with a writing desk or a vanity.

Mix Color and Pattern to Create Mood

A soft pillow and comfy mattress may send  you off to slumber, but bedding that sparks with an invitation to snuggle in can be just as effective. Bring a bed into full bloom using a colorful combination of floral patterns. Vary the scale of the flowers for interest, and stick to a single palette for a unified look that's easy on the eye. The same principle applies to combining striped, floral, and geometric patterns: Make sure each pattern features the same primary hue to make mixing and matching a success. Pick cool or neutral hues to create a room that projects serenity and calm. Look to bright and warm colors to nurture a sense of cheerfulness, energy, and coziness.

Thursday 26 September 2013

Interior Design Gallery from Phases

Do you need some decorating inspiration? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Whether you need is simple, small space or house interior, modern design, room, decoration, shop interior or exterior, landscaping, formal or casual, we can meet your every need. Check out our latest projects!

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Tuesday 24 September 2013

Interior Design and Architecture Through Ages

Over the years, interior design and architecture styles have greatly evolved in response to the changing tastes of various cultures. Popular styles today have transcended from the previous styles. Read on to learn more about the history of interior design and architecture styles through ages and decide which one suits you best! 

Stone Age (6500-5700 BC)



Neolithic age decorations had wall paintings, plaster reliefs, animal heads, benches and pillars.

Egyptian (2700-30 BC)



There were fabulous interior designs in mortar and mud huts. They were decorated with simple furniture and animal skins/textiles, vases, scriptures, murals. Even monumental architecture began with the inception of the Egyptian Pyramids. Colossal designs were common during this time

Neolithic Europe (2000 BC)



Stonehenge, an astronomical observatory of the day in modern day England, helped to improve the geometrical sense of design. This period added a feeling of order, symmetry, and rhythm which are  important today in modern design.

Greek (1200-31 BC)



Greek had a great concern for proportion and harmony for the construction of buildings. This design was characterized by flat roofs resting on high columns. The Greeks also contributed stone reliefs and sculptures to modern day design.

Roman Design (753 BC - 480 AD)



Roman design had elements of Greek and Etruscan styles. During this time there were innovations like the curved arch and round temple, with important concrete building methods.

Byzantine Design (500-1500 AD)



Byzantine design is well known for its contribution of the "dome" to modern day design. Icon painting and church architecture were other valuable contributions.

Gothic (1140-1400 AD)



Gothic style is popularly known for its vertical emphasis, pointed arch, expansive use of windows and marble faced exteriors. It is famous as the architecture of many great cathedrals, castles and palaces of Europe. Limestone, sandstone and Purbek marble were commonly used for sculptural decorations and architectural features.

Renaissance (1400-1600 AD)



Renaissance style introduced the concepts of symmetry and orderly planning especially in the small details of arches, pilasters, and moldings. Interiors organized in the plan of a cross were popular. Walls were covered with paintings of mythological and allegorical subjects framed with sculptural figures and florid decorative details.

Baroque (1600-1700 AD)



An emphasis on elaborate ornamentation, three dimensional elements in walls and ceilings, and illusions of space appeared in Baroque design. Designs with large spaces can be seen throughout. They had varied colors and painted settings filled with movement in figures. Curves presented a sense of excitement and movement and oval and elliptical shapes were preferred to square, rectangular and circular shapes.

Traditional (1700 - Now)



Traditional Design developed from the Neoclassical and Georgian periods (1714-1880). This style focuses on antique furnishings, rich colors and symmetrical room layouts. It has a formal feeling and typically embodies a certain period in history, particularly based on 18th-19th century European and American designs.

Neoclassical Style (1789-1880 AD)



The Neoclassical style was inspired from the classical design of Roman and Greek empires but took on a more rectilinear and geometric quality. Carved and gilded detail were typical. Mahogany and window draperies were key features.

Tropical (1800 - Now)



This casual coastal style gets its inspiration from coastal living. Beach textures and imagery such as wood, rattan, sea-grass, silks, cottons, bamboo, palm prints can be seen in this style. Common colors draw their cues from the sea, plants and food of hot climates including blues, greens, pinks, corals, greens and yellows.

Victorian (1837-1850 AD)



The Industrial Revolution resulted in the manufacture decorative ornamentation, leading to a great abundance of it in design. Pointed arches used to generate interiors departed from any historic antecedents. The term eclectic came to be used through this diverse style.

Tuscan (1840- Now)



Influenced by Roman architecture and design, Tuscan style utilizes materials such as marble, stone, locally made brick and terracotta mix with woods and textiles. These materials create a style that combines elegance with comfort.

Arts & Crafts (1860-1910 AD)



In reaction to the Industrial Revolution, a movement towards honest simplicity and quality gained momentum. Handcrafted goods, instead of mass produced machine-made items, were made.

Rustic (1870 - Now)



Rustic, or Frontier Style, came from a necessity in country living for those who were living on the frontier. Log cabins and lodges with this style have open, airy rooms with large columns and wooden beams. Handcrafted furnishings ranging from antique chairs, to leather sofas to barn wood tables and metalwork recall earlier eras from 19th century Americana to early Spanish ironwork.

Asian (1900 - Now)



Asian style is known for its functionality and purity of form and natural materials including screens, futons, and mats. Japanese inspired furnishings lack ornamentation of popular traditional design while Chinese style features rich ornamentation of carved furniture and richer colors

Eclectic (1900 - Now)



Eclectic design embraces all periods and styles of decorating, and is unified through colors, shapes, and textures.

Colonial (1905 - Now) 



European style which was developed by the colonists in the Americas and can still be seen in neighborhoods on the East coast of America. The key is symmetry with rich classical influence with columns and pilasters, elaborate entryways and elegant ornamentation. Interiors have a strong Georgian influence and detail with fine wood paneling, ornamental plaster ceiling and Chippendale-style furniture.

Modern (1918-1950 AD)



The Modern Movement was a journey from the traditional toward a more current design styles. Inspired by a new machine aesthetic and belief that form follows function - it stripped away unnecessary ornament from the interior. Use of bold primary colors and plastic, laminated plywood and fiberglass are often used.

Country (1920-1970 AD)



Casual, livable combination of styles from around the world inspired by the provincial style of European country homes and American farmhouses. It is a blend of functionality with vintage and heirloom pieces that tell a story through their imperfections.

Art Deco (1920-1960)



Considered as as the mother of the Modernist movement, this style is well known for its straight lines and geometric shapes influenced by Greek, Roman and Egyptian Styles. Popular ornaments include chevrons, sunbursts and zig-zags. Popular surfaces and materials include mirrored and lacquered surfaces, aluminum, stainless steel and chrome.

Mediterranean (1920 - Now)



A fusion of the casual, coastal style found in European countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea (i.e. Spain, France, Italy and Greece) as well as California (or, Napa style). This style embraces the natural landscape and coastal climate of these area with use of materials such as natural stone, terracotta, stucco, and plaster walls.

Scandinavian Modern ( 1930- Now)




It's famous for the light, airy, livable, modern and minimalist design which shows the smooth, straight lines and sleek designs of modern Swedish styling.

Transitional (1950 - Now)



A mixture of modern and traditional designs which takes classic furniture pieces and mixes in contemporary materials, softening the formal details and ornamentation of formal furniture and decor.

Contemporary (1980 - Now)



Contemporary design has clean, smooth lines resulting in an uncluttered look marked by minimal ornamentation. Neutral colors, stainless steel and wood furniture are commonly used.



Friday 23 August 2013

Importance of COLORS in Interior Designing

Color is a everyday part of our lives and it surrounds us wherever we are. Color in Interior Designing however, is an essential and important element. It forms a part of aesthetics as no matter what color you take, they combine to form something very beautiful. From the childhood itself a a child has his hands on with paper and color pencils. The impact of color on the human psyche and its ability to affect our moods is something which is very well known fact. One who has a great touch with colors has a potential in abundance of being an artist. In the whole there are infinite number of colors and when they are used in the legitimate way, wonders occur.



Green, for example, is the color of nature and is typically experienced as calm and restful, whereas red is stimulating and certain shades of blue are often seen as cold.  Orange, meanwhile, is an energetic color, although when it shift towards earthier shades such as terracotta, it becomes more warming and relaxing.  With so many different tones and shades of the same colors though, making sense of what would work and where can be tricky. Whereas mixing colors is one hell of a fun-filled activity. Mix primary colors ( red, yellow and blue ) and you will get secondary colors and if you mix secondary colors then you get tertiary colors.

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