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Home Office Décor Tips

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Handling Home Office Decor

Whether you’re an aspiring architect just out of college or an experienced professional, the home office is one of the most important parts of the home. Work seems less stressful if it’s being completed in a comfortable environment. Balancing style, cost, space management, and comfort can be difficult, but putting in some effort to visualize your ideal workspace can make a big difference in how much you’ll enjoy the end result.

Space is a Factor

If you don’t already know the exact dimensions of the room that is to become your home office, you should first take the time and note the measurements. Nothing is worse than buying a lot of office furniture, only to get home and realize that not all of it will fit. Know what you have to work with, then list the items you want to buy in a list in order of importance. Having both of these things in mind will help you make the right decisions when you begin purchasing.

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This Porto Corner Desk can make a big difference in smaller rooms.


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Making Your Modern Home Marvelous | Fine Furniture San Diego™

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The modern or contemporary style of home design and interior decoration has become an increasingly popular topic in recent years. Some, however, might not know exactly what it means to have a “modern” style. Simply put, the aspects typically associated with the style accentuate simplicity, usefulness, and minimalism, all while giving the onlooker a sense that all of the separate parts come together, breathing refinement and genius.

Colors

While the “modern” style has been around for decades, there have been some slight changes in the evolution of color usage. Contemporary modern interior design focuses on stark contrasts of darks and lights, with highlights of loud color. Much like the concept of yin and yang, the contrasts add to each other to create balance.

Neutral colors can also be useful in floors, carpets and wall paints, but they shouldn’t be used for things like large sofas, which function more as “main attractions.”

Black Modern Contemporary Sofa Set

This Black Pierre Sofa Set captures the eye with its bold black color against the white background; a staple of modern design.

Read our article on Basic Color Coordination here!

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Eclectic Backyard Decoration Guide

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Eclectic Backyard Tips

Many people will try to tell you exactly what you should buy, but will this actually make you happy with your backyard? This simple guide hopes to bring you to a better understanding of how an eclectic backyard setup will give you the feeling of being completely at home.

The first and most important step is always to be yourself, and let your inward inspiration lead the way. If you’re the type of person that likes constant change, you won’t be content with a one-dimensional layout.

Decorating in the eclectic style can be summed up as the attempt to make the whole world part of your backyard. Artistic minds and daring mavericks prefer this style, as it sets the decorator free from the entanglements of any one style. In an eclectic set-up, you can find anything, from sleek and modern to traditional and elegant.

 

This Blue Winona Sectional is a perfect pick for eclectic decoration layouts.

This Winona Patio Sectional Sofa and Ottoman has magnificent blue cushions that are sure to catch the attention of everyone who sees it.

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When Should You Get a New Mattress?

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There’s nothing more appealing than the idea of a comfy, cozy bed to nestle into after the end of an exhausting day. However, your bed’s desirability matters a lot on how much you love the way it feels. You’ve probably asked yourself when the best time to get a new mattress would be. Well, you’re in luck! Here are some handy tips to consider when deciding whether or not now is that time.

Sleep Quality

Your mattress is one of the most important factors that leads to comfortable and effective snoozes. If you’re finding yourself waking up tired, with aches and pains in various places, it’s safe to say that a new mattress is on the horizon. Whether you’re considering a memory foam state-of-the-art mattress or a mattress lying on the firmer end of the scale, it’ll be a great investment. Better sleep quality leads to great health benefits and a higher average of good morning moods!

12″ Ventura Cooling Airflow Gel Memory Foam Mattress

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Dorm Furniture You Can’t Live Without

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When your student heads off into the wonderful world of college, they’ll have to deal with a lot of situations that they hadn’t really been introduced to before. Take dorm rooms, for instance. The image of the quintessential dorm room isn’t a very nice one. You may start to wonder if they went to a construction company and asked for the smallest and most boring rooms they could imagine.

Luckily we have some great ideas to drastically improve your dormsperience. We’ll lay out all the dorm room essentials so that on move-in day all you’ll need to worry about is carrying in your furniture.

Beds and Bedding

The dorm room is first and foremost a place for sleeping. Most American college or university dorm rooms will come with a bed and mattress included. Because of space limitations, these beds are usually either Twin or Twin XL sized. The mattress provided to you will most likely have been used by the student living there before you. Even though they are probably cleaned out thoroughly before the next student comes in, many would probably err on the side of caution and buy their own mattresses.

You can find many affordable mattresses here.

12″ Ventura Cooling Airflow Gel Memory Foam Mattress

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Basic Color Coordination – Earn Your Color Credentials

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Basic color coordination is one of the most important considerations when decorating a room. These color schemes work with the different color rules to produce unique effects that accentuate certain qualities. Some people have the unique title of a “natural color coordinator,” but what they have done on their own is simply remember and recognize the different combinations. If you want to learn their secrets, you must first start with the basics.

The Color Wheel

All rules work off of the mixing, matching, and working of different colors on the color wheel. While it’s true that most people learn the color wheel in elementary school, those who haven’t taken an art or design class since then may have forgotten it. You shouldn’t take it for granted as it’s actually one of the most important tools in your basic color coordination toolkit. Always keep it in the back of your mind when you begin planning your room décor; it’s the designer’s best friend.

The Basic Color Wheel

The basic color wheel with primary, secondary, and tertiary colors – Image created by Karen Arnold, image is used without permission through the General CC0 Public Domain License.

Generally speaking, the color wheel is broken up into 12 colors. These 12 colors are also known as hues, composed of 3 primary, 3 secondary, and 6 tertiary.

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Transitioning Into Your New Home

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The transitional style is a popular design theme that blends together the sleekness of modern contemporary furniture and the traditional adoration of warmth and light. While modern furniture has simplistic aspects, it can often be interpreted with overly strong, bold and cold temperament. On the other hand, traditional pieces often spend space and add a seemingly gaudy use of accessories.

Transitional style barstool table set

The Dwight II Brown Cherry Barstool Set is a great example of what you’d find in a transitional dining room.

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