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Design a Room Around One Focal Piece
Posted by admin in Design a Room on December 27, 2011
A great way to find inspiration for room design is to find a piece of furniture or art that you love and build off of it. For example, you find a beautiful red leather chair with chocolate brown legs that you have to have. From that chair, you could add easily build your entire room design around it.
Red and brown are great colors that can go with many other colors. Since the legs are wooden, why not find a nice side and coffee tables that complement the style of the wood on the chair?
You can also take inspiration from the chocolate colored wood and use lighter shades of brown or tan to accent the color. I compare home designs to website designs. Many websites use monochromatic colors (different shades of the same color) to add subtle differences that don’t scare away visitors. The same can be said about your home (unless it’s the in-laws… only kidding). Adding white to a darker room will help make things pop against the darker colors. Try to imagine things like a white table or floor lamps that can add some contrast to the darker colors in the room. The opposite can be said for lighter colored rooms. Maybe you can even get inspired by your favorite website and match your room to the colors on the website.
I often find that shopping online with a view of the room is a great way to get an idea of what will work. Many people have different styles so it’s important to use your best judgment to decide what’s right for you. Some people like to go neutral on their walls and floors, but then they’ll add flashes of color with their decorations and furniture. Others take the opposite approach with lots of color on the walls. Both ways will work for different styles and preferences. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Use Pipe and Drape to Design a Room For Your Event
Posted by admin in Design a Room on December 27, 2011
Pipe and drape systems help individuals design a room that meets their exact specifications. You can use pipe and drape to transform a wide, open space into smaller, more private areas if needed. Easy to set-up and transport, these systems are ideal for a variety of events.
Choosing an appropriate venue for your event is essential. You need to find a place that has plenty of room to accommodate all of your guests and activities. Large spaces, like gyms or auditoriums, are ideal because they have plenty of room for large groups of people. However, these venues are often wide, open spaces that do not have individual rooms or sectioned areas. If you require smaller areas, do not completely eliminate these venues. With a pipe and drape system, you can transform the room and design a space that better meets your individual needs.
Pipe and drape systems can be configured to design a space that will work best for your event. Pipes and bases are lightweight and easy to put together. Many systems allow you to adjust the height and length to fit any space. This enables you to design small sections that will be beneficial to your purpose.
Drape comes in a variety of colors and materials. This selection enables you to choose the fabric that will work best for you. Often, individuals choose colors that match their organization or business colors. Bright colors and lightweight drape tend to look more casual than darker, heavier fabrics. Heavyweight fabric can also block sound and light better than lightweight versions. Read the rest of this entry »