Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Who Else Wants a Beautiful Home?

By Sikkir Rautunai

The ongoing financial crisis today has dampened a lot of people's spirits and optimism. Add to that the spate of negative news in international politics, increasing environmental pollution and scandalous religious situations. All these contribute to a very stressful life. Due to this grim situation, more and more people now want nothing more than to stay in the comforts of their own homes and have a very calming time.

It is therefore imperative that in order for the solitude experience to be highly successful, one needs a living space designed to create a therapeutic environment. There is no need to remodel the house and turn it into a palatial abode so that a nirvana-like state can be achieved. What is important is that you must have a place that will reflect your inner personality. Here is a list of handy tips to create a wonderful home that is both pleasing to the body, mind and soul. Read on.

First, select the theme that you want. Try thinking of your house as more than just a box that you stay in when you are not in the office. This way, you will place more premiums in it and have it improved tremendously. Of course, employing an interior designer would be a great solution. However, if you have a tight budget, you can always resort to the cheaper way of buying interior design and home improvement magazines.

They have a gallery of pictures that will surely appeal to your discriminating needs. Whether it is a contemporary, Mediterranean, Asian-inspired, American country style or African-theme house that you desire, you will surely find it in the pages of these magazines.

Second, single out a hue that will complement the total look of your home. Do the soothing sounds of the ocean waves calm you? Then, pick a can of paint in aquamarine and make it as your solid backdrop. Should you go in a different route and opt for a shade that reminds you of forests, selecting mint green or moss green will do the task masterfully. Now, if you prefer sticking to cozy colors that reminds you of the earth, get light brown, beige, cream or taupe for a warming effect.

Third, know the size of your rooms. If they are too small, try using mirrors to provide the illusion that they are much bigger. You can also choose to install multi-purpose furniture in order to maximize your space. It also follows that if you have a large room, you must take measures to make sure that your furniture will not get overwhelmed that they will look out of place.

Fourth, acquire affordable ornaments that will bring make your place come alive. This means that you have to harness the important effects of accent pieces like lamps, throw pillows, rugs and other knick knacks there is no need to rush to upscale boutiques for decorative accents if you don't feel like it. A lot of flea markets and bargain shops are sprouting all over the country today so there is no excuse not to buy these wares.

As you have just understood in the aforementioned tips, having a gorgeous dream home can be as easy as ABC. - 2368

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