Home Makeover For Thanksgiving
IS YOUR HOME READY FOR THANKSGIVING? One of the most awaited festivity is just waving around the corner – THANKSGIVING! Who isn’t excited about it, right? Just imagine the enticing food that will be served and shared with the whole family and friends that would like to share the event with you. But before you get all psyched make sure to check with your home addition design experts about certain home improvement details that you need to deal with before the big day arrives. Remember, Thanksgiving is not just about the food served on the table but is also about the ambiance of your home – both interior and exterior. WHY IS THANKSGIVING SO FESTIVE? Thanksgiving is one of the best days all over America. It’s a holiday that gives tribute and honor to American history and one way of celebrating it is through a festive Thanksgiving feast. WAYS TO IGNITE THE THANKSGIVING SPIRIT You probably have so much in mind on how you can bring the Thanksgiving atmosphere into your home, but in order to avoid being short or way too over about decorations, here are some tips for you. Start With The Senses. When it comes to Thanksgiving decors, start with the variety of colors that are pleasing to your eyes. How about adding some scent or aroma of corn stalks both on your porch and in your backyard area. Then don’t forget to play some music that will boost the sound of the Thanksgiving spirit and let it be heard all throughout your house. Stick To The Shades Of Thanksgiving. The basic colors of Thanksgiving are purple, green or even green, red, brown, orange, and yellow. If you happen to be packing your Halloween decors, you can leave the corn stalks, leave, and pumpkins behind because they also add up to the Thanksgiving spirit. You can also have two different kinds of pumpkins as a centerpiece in your living room or dining area. Do not forget to have those hues visible on your pillows, placemats, tablecloths and fabrics, doormats and a lot more. Of Course, Flowers Are In. Just so you know, flowers are the highlight of the Thanksgiving vibe. They are the symbol of the festivity. Filling your home with blooms of different kinds will totally set the mood as well as dried leaves decorated in your own artistic way is a plus factor. Let There Be Light! Definitely! One way of setting a great Thanksgiving mood is your lighting effects. You can make use of candles and place them where you wanted to highlight the shades of Thanksgiving. You can also put candles on your backyard hangout spot for a more inviting mood. Don’t Forget The Fruit And Vegetable Basket. You can decorate them at the center of your dining table – both indoors and outdoors to complete the entire Thanksgiving set up. Set Up A Memorabilia Area Why not set up a trip down memory lane by placing or adding family photos in your living room area. You can bring out the old pictures of your great-grandparents or your family pics during your celebration […]
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The Various Types of Lights For Your Home
A home renovation is not complete without the lightings that will illuminate the beauty and success of the aftermath. Your home remodeling architects are trained and experienced enough to supply your home, not only with the stylish set of lighting there is now in the market, but the right and appropriate lights that will complement your home and your needs. The Main Types Of Lighting That You Should Know Okay, so if you go out to a home retailer store or a home depot only to find a handful of unique and amazing lighting designs there is definitely that part of you that wanted to take them all home and use them in your newly renovated turf. However, that is not always the same, which is also a mistake made by most homeowners who do not seek a home remodeling expert and prefers to apply their DIY-ing skills. With the many lighting out there in the market, you will really get confused what and which to choose that will fit the rooms in your home. Luckily, here is a guide for you that will explain the three (3) major lighting types you need to know in order for you to pick the right lighting fixture to achieve the desired brightness inside your home. AMBIENT LIGHTING (Universal Lighting) The ambient light is considered the most common lighting type that emits a gentle glow around your space without establishing a blinding light. The “natural” light from this system is what cinematographers and photographers prefer in their subject space. When it comes to the aspect of ornament, the ambient light is just basic, although you can create it by having the room’s flare as flat and as rustic as you wanted it to be. Yet, the ambient is not suggested for working area or if you wanted to point up things around your area. Atmosphere: The moment you have figured out the right way of using the ambient light, you can easily create a relaxing environment within your abode to overcome stress or just to have a great conversation with family and friends over a hot cup of tea or coffee. It’s a mood lighting since it gently emphasizes the shape of your face and lets your pupils dilate naturally which is a sign of affection. Even yoga studios are starting to use ambient lighting to help clients curb off their stress. How to Achieve the Ambient lighting environment? Use the following lights: Recessed or Tracked Lights Chandeliers and Pendants Wall Sconces and Wall Lights TASKING LIGHTING The task lighting is a more centered lighting system which is used around a working area. Others call it an “office lighting” because its purpose is to create a glow that can help you see the work you are doing like reading, writing, sewing, cooking, and other things which requires your visual attention. To achieve a productive task lighting, you have to set it up as a contrasting light. Like if you are in a barely lit room, turn on a table lamp and it will illuminate the entire room with less glare but is […]
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Home Additions: Office Space Ideas
Having an extra space as a working area is a common home addition or renovation every household owners got it listed on their remodeling checklist. But when it comes to home addition design for an office space, you do not need the whole room to be your working area, not unless you’re running a studio or into designing or you’re not a minimalist fan, an ideal workspace should be something that allows you to breathe, is a space that you can call your “own” when you’re working or is an area that can inspire you to work well and should not, in any way, distract you. Additional Space For Your Ideal Office Area Make use of your Laundry Room Laundry room? For real? Yup, and it really works, especially if you are into crafts and needs a station for wrapping and creating small things. A team of designers has spotted an unused space in the laundry area and converted it into a craft and art station. They make use of pull-out storage cabinets and sliding drawers to give room for more storage. While a wall-table was installed to make it look like an office space at the same time. You can also make use of the paper towel holder as well as hooks for all your supplies at least it will not consume much of your space. An awkward Basement Area Many homes have unused spaces or awkward areas that can be converted into an office or study area. You can place an office table perfect for adults or kids to use, but if it will be your personal space for work, then utilize the entire room to make you and your work more manageable and relaxing at the same time. Install hanging shelves and storage compartments to keep your things organized. If the area is big enough, take advantage of it, but if it’s just like an alcove, you can still expand your limited space into something. Try placing an overhead shelf that you can expand from one to the other depending on your space preference. Connect it to a Living Room If your career requires you to have an at-home office extension just to get your work done, it’s best to have your home office addition near your receiving or living room area. Why? Because it’s a great venue for client meetings or staff brainstorming during weekends. You can have a long table set up facing the wall where you can place two desktop computer monitors or it can also be a perfect spot for all of your paperwork. Placing a coffee table for two is also a great idea if you wanted to take a short breather or a short meeting with a business partner over a cup of tea or coffee. Create A Productive Working Zone Within Your Home Make use of a Tiny Space into something Big Office spaces depend on the kind of career and requirement that your job needs. However, not all extra home spaces have that kind of zone that you wanted. But it does not mean that you cannot make use of […]
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