Options for Wall Arrangements

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Options for Wall Arrangements

A decorative wall arrangement can prove to be the focal point of any room. You can be extra creative while making the arrangement, using different colors, shapes and sizes. You can also transform plain walls so that they provide the perfect background for displaying artwork. Here are some great ideas for you when it comes to taking plain walls and making them dazzle:

Use Picture Ledges

A picture ledge can be both useful and decorative, adding a personal touch to the wall décor. You can use the picture ledges for showcasing pictures, books, your plate collection, artwork and any other decorative object. A ledge on the wall is also very versatile and flexible, as you can swap the items, remove photographs, and put others in their place according to your whim and fancy. Say goodbye to blank walls with picture ledges. You can have two or three ledges at different heights and place the larger items on the top shelf. They can also double for bookshelves. While painting the ledges, keep to the same color as the wall, as this makes the artwork stand out more conspicuously.

Create a Cluster or a Montage

A montage is a great way for decorating an empty wall. It can be composed of a myriad of different photos and you can make it as large as you want. Experiment with different shapes and sizes and have fun juxtaposing circles and squares against one another to provide a clean look. However, take care that you keep the finish either matte or glossy and don’t mix the two. You can select pictures of all types, such as your friends’ pictures, the landscape, your pets and so on. Try creating a series, such as a few photos of different babies or different landmarks and put them together in various color effects. This can provide a great wall arrangement for a stairway or a corridor. Arrange them on the wall either diagonally or in a straight line.

Paintings

You can use abstract paintings to decorate your plain walls nicely. Create a layered effect by positioning several art pieces to give the room a less formal look, instead of just hanging one art piece over the mantelpiece. You can even just prop the paintings on the wall instead of hanging them up. This gives it a warm and practical look. If you have an antique mirror, you can keep it leaning against the wall and place a vintage table to keep it in place, offering a chic appearance.

 

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Reflecting your Style Anything that you enjoy, such as fishing, cooking, travelling, motor cars or sports can become a source of your wall decorations and give you pleasure by hanging it up. If the wall has a neutral tone, you can decorate it with plants, landscape paintings, or even candles.

Keeping Kids' Rooms Clutter Free

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Keeping Kids' Rooms Clutter Free

If you have kids, even if you're a pretty neat person in all other areas of your house, it's inevitable: the kids' rooms are always a magnet for clutter. Keeping children on task to organize their own belongings is a losing battle, and often they have more things than there's actually space for in their rooms. If you're fighting a losing battle against clutter in your kid's room, it's time to get organized and get that mess clean. Here's an easy step-by-step guide to keeping kids' rooms clutter free.

Make a Plan

The first step you should take in any organizational or cleaning project is to make a plan. Before you pack away a single item, take an inventory of your child's room. Just walk in and quickly assess the scope of the cleaning operation. Are there toys everywhere? Clothes? Mentally categorize the clutter, so that on cleaning day you can have storage bins ready to catch the stuff, making the process of organizing much faster. While you're at it, plan on having a “give away” and “throw away” pile as well.

Get the Kids Involved

Keeping the kids involved in the process of cleaning, sorting, and organizing their room is a great way to teach them about tidiness, and will make the entire process less invasive for the child. Make a game out of it, and be sure to explain that this isn't a punishment – it's meant to make the child's space even better. Long cleaning sessions are quite the effort for everyone involved, so set aside a limited time with a well-defined method, so that both the kids and parents can deal with the clutter without getting overwhelmed.

While you're in teaching mode, another potential hard battle is the task of convincing your kids to donate or otherwise get rid of items they no longer want or need. Most kids tend to be packrats, and will be loath to part with any of their precious toys or dolls, regardless of missing limbs, broken wheels, or tangled hair. Teaching your kids to pass along things they don't play with any more to kids who don't have any toys encourages generosity at a young age.

Storage, Storage, Storage

After the arduous task of organizing your child's room and all the donation and trash pieces have been taken away, you're left with the task of packing up everything else so it can be moved into storage. Many things can and should be stored in appropriate spots or containers in your child's room, but some items like seasonal clothes and treasured treats that your child doesn't need on hand, but can't bear to part with. Make sure that all containers are properly labeled before you place them into mass storage, so you can easily find the items when you need them again.

Japanese Room Dividers

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Japanese Room Dividers

Room dividers are multi-functional. They can be used to separate spaces and also decorate the homes. There are different types of room dividers depending on your needs and can be divided into three basic categories: permanent room dividers, flexible room dividers and improvised room dividers. These room dividers can help you keep things organized in different areas of a room.

Japanese style of room dividers is very popular as a luxurious décor. They come in elegant styles and designs. According to many studies, the concept of using room dividers to separate the space in a room has originated in Japan. It is in the recent years that Japanese style of room dividers is gaining immense popularity in western countries also.These dividers come in different materials such as Japanese paper, cloth, plastic and glass. Depending on your budget and personal taste, you can choose any of the materials that you think will best suit your home.

Common materials

Rice paper is one of the most commonly used materials in manufacturing Japanese room dividers. When it comes to design, they give a plain oriental feel to the room while providing adequate privacy as a divider. Most people opt for this material as it gives that authentic Japanese look to your home.

Cloth is another option that is not very popular. It almost resembles room curtains and does not serve as a good option for a room divider. Also, cloth room dividers do not blend with the lighting of the room, affecting the ventilation.

Glass and plastic are other materials used for Japanese room dividers. They come in elegant and unique designs and enhance the beauty of your room. However, they are not easily available in the regular stores, but you can get them custom made if you want to.

Designs

One of the most common designs in Japanese room dividers is Cherry blossom. It is the national flower of Japan. Most people prefer this design as it adds to the authenticity of the room dividers. However, there are other popular designs such as landscapes, Japanese samurai and other such.

You can try placing potted plants, large vases, antique jars in porcelain and ceramic and other such accessories to accentuate the overall look of your Japanese room divider. However, before you actually buy your Japanese room divider, make sure that it goes well with the other décor items in the room.

How To Use An Attic Space

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How To Use An Attic Space

Do you have space in the attic that is not being utilized? If it is the size of a small or large room, there are so many things you could do with it instead of just letting it fill up with junk or things you will never use again. Attic spaces can be converted into various rooms that will give your home more square footage and up the value of your home.
Here are some ideas to utilize your attic space:

 

Bedroom 

You could take that space and turn it into an extra bedroom for someone in your family or make it a guest room. The first thing you need to do is clean it out and then give it a thorough cleaning. Assuming it has some type of wood flooring, you could lay carpet or tile over the wood, or use a large area rug. If the walls have not been finished, go ahead and put sheetrock or paneling up. You might have to hire out for some tasks, but that is easy to do. Once you have done this you can add the furnishings that you desire and decorate it as you like.

Office

You can convert your attic space to an office that you can use for work or pleasure. Simply clean it up as mentioned above and decide what type of office furniture you would like. You might want to put a desk and a comfortable chair in there, as well as a little couch or chair for comfortable sitting or if you have a guest. On the walls you could put a dry erase calendar, bulletin board, and some of your favorite art.

Hobby room

Do you collect baseball cards? Do you like to paint? Scrapbook? How about creating a hobby room in the attic? All you need to do is place a table and a chair and accessorize as you like. Bring in a file cabinet or storage containers for you supplies. If you paint, you can have your easel and paints always ready to go. If you collect baseball cards, you could put your favorite collections up on the wall in display cases. The possibilities are just about endless for hobby rooms!

No matter what you decide to do with your attic space, know that you are utilizing every square inch of your home and have fun with the project.