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Divers Apr 1,2021

Common Myths About Home Decorations – Part 3

Once someone, somewhere creates a specific home décor and passes it down generations, it becomes a rule of thumb. However, it is not compulsory to adhere to these decorating rules. So, today let me share with you some home decorating myths that are binding and stopping you from unleashing your creativity.

#1. Always Stick to One Design Style Only

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Who doesn’t like variety? Nearly everyone does, whether in clothes, movies or food. Then, I don’t understand the logic of imposing only a single design style to our homes. Instead, as claimed by Lindsay Agnew, a Toronto-based design expert, “picking only one style and sticking to it can be pretty boring.”

Each home is unique on its own and should be stylized in that way. For instance, a home can be modern but still include antiques and a mix of boho. To make a room interesting, you can also combine traditional, contemporary and transitional pieces. Here’s the trick: you have to balance them strategically so as it is pleasing to the eye. Another example is how my friend in India uses the same color in a traditional chair and modern couch.

So, all homeowners out there, trust me as having multiples styles can give a layered and exciting effect to your home.

#2. Always Keep Your Art High Up

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Another common, but strange, home decorating myth is that you should always put your art pieces high up. The reason why? So as other decorative elements such as flower vases do not obscure your art. Honestly, according to me, instead this can look rather awkward and impersonal. And, there’s nothing wrong even if other decorative elements are covering the corner of an artwork.

So, what I recommend you is to move your art lower. Hang it like how a museum does: at eye level. In this way, your guests don’t have to crane their necks to take a look at and appreciate an artwork in your house.

#3. Dark Colors Can Make a Room Look Smaller

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One of the oldest home design myths that has gained so much momentum and that people are still following is that dark colors can make a space look smaller. But this needs to go away and now!

Instead, let me tell you that dark colors can add warmth, texture and dimension to a room. For instance, moody hues can add a certain level of sophistication, glamour and drama. They can also make your room look cozier.

Furthermore, dark walls are wonderful canvas to work with. For instance, placing a simple piece of art on a dark wall can make such a powerful statement. That is why many home designers recommend dark-colored rooms as they are perfect places that enhance the visibility of handcrafted and vintage art.

#4. Furniture Should Always Be Placed Against the Wall

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By default we often, if not always, tend to line up our furniture against the wall because we think that pieces of furniture should be grounded against something. This is where we go wrong. We don’t realize that by doing so, we encourage foot traffic in front of the furniture.

Moreover, as per Lindsay, “many people do not know how to float furniture or how to space plan correctly.”

Now, what is furniture floating? It simply means that you place your pieces of furniture off the wall, for example, it can be in the middle of the room. In this way, you can create an illusion of having more space. So, as per the designer, if you put in a lot of time and efforts and have a designer’s eye, you will achieve this.

#5. Couch Is the Most Important Thing

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Over the years, people have attached more and more importance to a living room’s couch for various reasons. However, a couch alone is not the only hero in a house. If you want to make a prominent statement, you can have a dining table or another piece of furniture or even some artwork. For example, you can even make a bunch of mirrors become a room’s focal point.

Will you now create and make your own home decorating rules? Please share your comments!

 

 

 

by admin8745
Divers Mar 1,2021

7 Ideas for High Ceilings

A piece of furniture with a high ceiling creates a luxurious look and gives you room to decorate your home creatively. It’s wise to take advantage of space with a high ceiling. The room gives you the freedom to add various elements, such as tall statues or plants, lamps, curtains, etc. Tall walls offer you fantastic decorating options and are so beautiful that we want to dedicate an entire article to them. We’re going to show you great ways to create fabulous high ceiling decor. Join us and get inspired by the superb details!

1) Extra Space

Rooms with high walls will open up new decorating possibilities for you. For example, you can omit an intermediate floor, creating a void. It is also possible to lower a part of the ceiling, to make a seating area underneath. This provides some privacy and creates a cozy atmosphere. A false ceiling can even serve as storage space. An expert will be happy to examine with you the advantages of a new look for your interior.

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2) Fun Lighting Plan

Decorating with a high ceiling is a lot of fun. You can take advantage of such ample space by opting for a unique lighting plan. For instance, skylight provide a playful look and can make the room ultra-modern. We also find the brick wall behind the TV to be exceptional. This wall style fits perfectly with the high ceiling concept.

3) Plenty of Room for Art and Culture

Making the most of space with a high ceiling is a piece of cake; an excellent decorating idea is always art. You can buy art in many places: an auction, a brocante or a local artist. A wall full of art is a great way to decorate your home with a high ceiling.

4) More Freedom

With high walls, you can find extraordinary possibilities when it comes to wall design. Stairs, furniture, and possibly statues or plants can be a bit bigger. We once even saw a car as a piece of furniture in a vast room once a factory. The sky is the limit with a high ceiling.

5) Distract

Sometimes the high ceiling is not so desirable; then, it is good to use the space so that the attention is elegantly distracted from the height. This can be done with lighting or furniture.

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6) Hidden Ceilings? Show them!

It is common to discover authentic architectural wonders in many renovations. The false ceilings built years ago have gone out of fashion, and now it is more aesthetic and decorative to showcase those treasures. Wooden beams reappearing in all their splendor or Catalan vaults add character and personality. There is always the possibility of painting it, but that will only make it higher. To make it not so high, it is best to leave it in its natural color.

7) Paint the Ceiling in a Nice Color

Nine out of ten ceilings are white. It’s also a safe choice because, to be fair, painting the ceiling a different color seems risky to many. However, other neutral colors can do a lot with the look of a room. Think light gray, off-white, or taupe. If you want to draw attention, you can also try a dark color, such as dark gray or black. Don’t do this if you already have a low ceiling because it will be even lower optically. Another good idea is to paint the walls the same color. Black walls and a black ceiling can look great. Or choose your favorite color. Green, red, orange, purple, blue? Anything is possible!

Which among these ideas you think would be best for your ceiling? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

by admin8745
Divers Feb 22,2021

Chinese New Year Paintings in Your Home – Part 2

Celebrated each year per the traditional Chinese calendar, the Chinese New Year is a festival that is celebrated with great pomp and grandeur. To mark this occasion, many traditional Chinese decorations are put up, including paintings.

This second article in our ongoing series will provide you with some more unique Chinese New Year paintings.

The Powerful Commune Turns the Barren Hills Into Orchards – Guan Hezhang

This 1961 painting consists of a large basket full of fruits which implies that collectivisation brought substantial results. Moreover, the work also portrays a Mongolian girl working together with a Han girl to carry the basket of fruits, symbolising the people’s incredible solidarity from all ethnic groups in China.

Praising Our Brigade Leader – Liu Jingrui

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Have you ever heard of the People’s Liberation Army? It refers to a unified organisation of China’s military forces. And this painting lauds the People’s Liberation Army by showing a demobilised soldier who has returned to his village and become the head of the production brigade, leading the commune members to transform their hometown. The painting also shows that he is receiving warm praise form the entire village.

Returning Home With Honor – Jin GAO

This painting shows the scene at Nadam Pageant, a traditional Mongolian fair during the summer months. A young man who has just won a wrestling competition is returning with a trophy and receiving the warm greetings and congratulations of his people. Overall, this work of art was created to express the flourishing development of ethnic minority sporting activities in the new China.

Looking Ahead – 1965

This work of art shows Chairman Mao together with a group of children from a mountainous area. Up on the hillside, Chairman Mao lets the children look into the distance using the hand-held binoculars, expressing his love towards children and their hopes for the future. Chairman Mao is the prominent figure in the painting while the children are depicted as lively and charming. This work is full of vivid detail and artistic charm. The characters and the background are in perfect harmony, giving an impression of an affectionate relationship between the leader and his people.

Cranes and Pines – Wen Hufan

This work was accomplished by using unique traditional Chinese painting techniques while still keeping characteristics of traditional Chinese New Year paintings. In the Chinese culture, pines, mountains and cranes all symbolise long life. The red sun and flowing water are also a perfect artistic expression of longevity and prosperity.

Tiger – Tian Yuan

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Did you know that the tiger is a very popular animal-related subject that Chinese love to see in New Year Paintings? According to Chinese customs, the tiger is considered a suppressor of evil. Moreover, the painting of a tiger also represents a brave, strong, vibrant and inspired humanity marching forward despite all setbacks. This work depicts the roar of the majestic beast as well as the revival of China.

The Cheerful Grasslands – Guan Baowei

The work by Guan Baowei shows the Mongolian nation harvest festival known as Nadam, or literally, the Games. The people are happy with their new purchases and are proudly on their way back. Overall, you can say that this painting depicts the prosperous new life of ethnic minorities.

Five Sons Passing the Imperial Examination – Wang Lixin

The five sons passing the imperial examination is based on the story of a father of five during the Five Dynasties who attached such a great importance to education that all his children passed the imperial examinations and became high officials. This story is recorded in the Three-Character Classic, a 13th-century Chinese classic texts consisting of Confucian tenets in three-character lines.

The five children in the painting represent the workers, peasants, soldiers, intellectuals and businesspeople, all of whom are bound to contribute to the process of nation-building. It is a painting full of traditional images such as the rooster, fish, dragon, elephant and deer, all symbolising auspicious omens and abundance.

What do you think about these paintings? Inspirational? Please share your comments!

by admin8745

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