About Cynthia Home

Monday, November 12, 2007

Quick and Easy Bathroom Decorating Ideas

Need some thoughts to spice up your bathroom? Bashes it look cold and empty like a public school bathroom? Nothing but the lavatory sink, walls, mirror, and a few towels? Trust me. That's not impressing anyone or anything. Often overlooked in decorating, the bathroom is in truth 1 of the more than visited suite in the house. With people disbursement an norm of 45 min. a twenty-four hours using it, showering, and primping, why should you ever even believe about leaving it bare?

There are a few simple things that I've learned throughout my old age of being an apartmentite that really assist bend a deadening bathroom into a rich, resilient restroom.

Pick a Theme-

Schultz went with a Demigod subject in his bathroom and it actually looks really great. It helped him easily narrow down a colour strategy to reddish and bluish with speech patterns of yellow. All of the matching and colour picking had already been done for him, he just had to travel with something he liked. Demigod it was. Combining a bluish lavish drape and carpets with reddish bath towels and a yellowish manus towels, this subject can appeal to anyone. Throw up a few framed classic Demigod comedians and a retro Demigod toothbrush if you desire to really force the subject and suddenly you have got a extremely merriment bathroom.

Picking a subject is an easy thought for anyone to integrate merriment and spirit to their H2O closet. So happen something you like...be it a athletics team, a movie, or anything else...pick it...analyze the colours and go!

Keep It Clean-

Always maintain your bathroom clean and jumble free. Keep the jumble off the counter. Find a concealment topographic point for your brushes, cologne, make-up, hair products, etc. It looks good to no 1 to walk in and see hemorrhoid of make-up on one side of the sink, medical specialty bottles and hairspray on the other, soiled clothing on the floor, and an over-flowing cast-off basket. And if you have got chosen that to be your theme....you should take another. Oh..most importantly...keep the lavatory sparkling and the TP on the TP holder. What good makes the empty composition board axial rotation make for you or your guests? Don't just go forth the new axial rotation on the dorsum of the lavatory and wait for a invitee to make your work for you. Remember, invitees don't just see the life room and kitchen...they also see the bathroom, so maintain it make clean and jumble free.

Candles, Dispensers, and Other Fine Things-

Want something neat on your counters? Try a few tapers with cool taper holders. Also, don't just utilize the disposable soap dispenser. Instead, purchase a cool soap dispenser that travels along with your subject and refill the soap as needed. Duplicate soap dispensers and toothbrush holders always look great. A image framework with one of your favourite 4x6's could work great on the counter as well. It may be cliche', but a freshness or amusing book in the bathroom is always a great idea.

No substance what. Discontinue forgetting about or putting off the bathroom decoration. When you see other bathrooms, take notes, see what you like and don't like about them. Then use that to your own. Rich Person merriment and I trust reading this didn't do you ...flushed.

Labels: , , , , , , , ,

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

5 Secrets For Interior Design With Pets In Mind

Living with our four legged children brings happiness and some unique challenges when it comes to the way our homes look and smell. With some upfront planning and smart choices, you can minimize the potential stress of keeping your home looking and smelling great.

Here are 5 secrets for interior design with pets in mind:

1.Skip the wall to wall carpeting-pet fur gets trapped and pet oils get embedded

2.Don't use flat finish paint-when your pets rub against the walls-the paint will come off with the dirt you are trying to clean off

3.Match the color of your upholstery and bedding to your pets fur color-yes, the fur will still be there, but it won't show as much
4.Buy attractive, patterned area rugs that are easy to clean-the pattern in the rug will hide the fur better. This isn't an excuse not to vacuum regularly, but it may reduce the frequency.

5.Most importantly, make sure your pets have places and spaces to hang out in. For example, give your kitty a good view of the outdoors in a sunny preferably high up spot. Make sure your dog has appropriate chew toys (all dogs need to chew) so your furniture legs aren't tempting.

Pawprint Design™ Case Study #1

S Interior Design was asked to complete a total makeover of a busy families' living room and adjoining dining room. The makeover included replacing all of the 25 year old furnishings in the rooms. The homeowner was concerned that Hunter, their 8 year old Beagle would have a negative reaction to the fact that his favorite 'nesting and resting' place, an old barrel style chair, was going away. Recognizing that Hunter's world is dominated by the sense of smell (dogs smell 20 times better than people), S Interior Design placed the seat cushion from the old chair in an out of the way corner in the family room. Hunter adjusted with ease since his favorite cushion wasn't gone, but rather put in the room where his human pack members spend the majority of their waking hours. Over time, the cushion was replaced with a more aesthetically pleasing dog bed and fleece throw. We made sure that the family imprinted their scent on the fleece throw so Hunter would accept it. Happy Hunter, happy home!

Pawprint Design™ Case Study #2

S Interior Design was asked to assist in the remodel of a kitchen and adjoining family room. The family in this case includes two small dogs; Diego and Barry. In the old kitchen design, Diego and Barry's food bowls were placed in a corner near the dining table and had the tendency to get knocked over when the chairs around the table were moved too quickly. Their dog food was stored in the kitchen under a small desk area in a functional but unattractive plastic container.
To address these challenges, S Interior Design customized the toe kick (the area under the cabinetry) at the far end of the kitchen so it slides in and out and the dog bowls can be placed inside of it. When the bowls aren't in use, they can slide in and out of site. A custom hinged bin cabinet that flows seamlessly with the rest of the cabinetry was included to store the dry dog food in.
Diego and Barry also got new dog beds upholstered in high performing Cryptonite fabric that coordinates beautifully with the new window treatments and seat cushions.

Labels: , , , , , , , , , ,