The Chinese believe that the turtle has the secret of heaven and of earth within its body because its back symbolizes Heaven and that its underside represents Earth. They love turtles and it is a great Feng Shui symbol of prosperity.
The turtle is also associated with longevity and wisdom. Incredibly, sea turtles have existed on [...]
Imagine creating a space within your home for your baby to grow and develop while being healthy and at peace.
I’ve consulted on many nurseries for existing and expecting parents. Here are 9 tips to consider when creating a nursery for the new baby.
1. Crib Position: The crib should be placed in the command position of [...]
Imagine your very own outdoor living area,with not only seating, but an outdoor daybed on which to nap! Heaven!!
Most have steel frame construction with a resin or wicker weave that would definitely survive the elements.
Although you may possibly think indoors is the place for a bedroom, the way to utilize your backyard as a private [...]
“Creating a romantic bedroom look with a canopy bed!”
A canopy bed is a decorative bed somewhat similar to a four-poster bed. A typical canopy bed usually features posts at each of the four corners extending four feet high or more above the mattress. Ornate or decorative fabric is often draped across the upper space between [...]
Ikats have been around for several centuries. It is rare when something that was developed so long ago becomes so popular in modern times. The word “ikat” means “to tie” or “to bind”. This describes the process and also the fabric itself.
Even though, many of today’s Ikats may not be “true” in the sense of [...]
Paisley or Paisley pattern is a droplet-shaped vegetable motif of Indian and Persian origin, similar to half of the Yin & Yang symbol. The pattern is sometimes called “Persian pickles” by American traditionalists, especially quiltmakers, or “Welsh pears” in Welsh textiles as far back as 1888.
Today paisley design patterns are used from whole walls to small accent to create harmonious interiors.
Above some [...]
A great way of creating more space or the feel of more space is by using transparent furniture or accessories.
There is currently several firms designing and manufacturing Acrylic furniture. This see-through furniture looks weightless and is especially fitting when you have tight spaces like a city apartment or a small boudoir to design.
Here are some great [...]
Ottomans can be used as foot stools to accompany a comfortable armchair, for extra seating, a bedroom bench, or even as a coffee table.
Ottomans come in various sizes, shapes and textures. Some of them are oversized, but they all most of the time both functional and practical.
Here are some great examples of ottomans.
Which one is [...]
Orange is probably one of the happiest colors you could use. It’s a blues lifter. A health promoter. And it just makes you feel better. You don’t grab for a glass of grape juice when your sick. It’s the orange stuff we drink! Orange has a sense of warmth and liveliness to it. It makes [...]
Many modern interior design trends are taking something for themselves from the history. Everything is changing but some things are staying the same – in fashion and in home design, in all trends. One of those elements is using colors and ornaments that are inspired by nature.
I have selected for you very pretty rooms all [...]
Design your home by dipping it into chocolate, warm browns with toasty overtones that delight the senses and create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.
Interior decorating trends are warming up to chocolate. Rich mochas, dusty cocoas, and deep coffee shades are cropping up in homes, bringing a depth to pallets that had previously been rather cool [...]
Design your home by dipping it into chocolate, warm browns with toasty overtones that delight the senses and create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.
Interior decorating trends are warming up to chocolate. Rich mochas, dusty cocoas, and deep coffee shades are cropping up in homes, bringing a depth to pallets that had previously been rather cool [...]
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Red is a vibrant and stimulating color that is believed to bring good fortune and happiness.
Red is a very bold color which sometimes intimidate people. They are not sure how to use it in design and are afraid it will look too much of a strong color.
It can actually really affect people moods, making shy [...]
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Do you love horses? Would you like to incorporate your love of horses into your home decorating scheme without going overboard?
Horses are commanding animals to behold, and their likenesses certainly hold their own in home interiors. Each of the following spaces displays an element of equestrian style through the depiction of [...]
Yellow is the color of sunlight, cheerful and uplifting. Yellow always lightens and brightens any space, as well as creates a cozy, welcoming feng shui feeling. From hot Sunflower Yellow, or Canary Yellow to pale Buttery tones, or even Mustard tones.
Yellow color is an excellent feng shui choice for the children rooms, as well [...]
Painted floors are an interesting and artistic way to spruce up an old room. Forget re-finishing your floors. Use stripes, solids, geometric, and organic designs. They look fabulous painted on wooden floors. You can do everything from a shabby, organic look to a crisp, geometric paint job. A traditional stripe or diamond looks great, but [...]
Purple is royalty. A mysterious color, purple is associated with both nobility and spirituality. The opposites of hot red and cool blue combine to create this intriguing color.
Purple has a special, almost sacred place in nature: lavender, orchid, lilac, and violet flowers are often delicate and considered precious. Because purple is derived from the mixing [...]
Mirrors have been used for centuries to accentuate decor. The shape, style and construction of a mirror (carefully chosen and placed) can be as much an art piece as any fine painting. Mirrors can be found in almost any conceivable shape, from round to square, to free-form. The materials used to construct mirror frames, including [...]
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Blue brings to mind a beautiful sky in summer and the calmness of a still turquoise sea.
Its coolness helps people relax and take life at a more leisurely pace.
Blue is one of the easiest colors to decorate with. Blue will appeal to a wide range of people because it is a calm and [...]
The color green is timeless. Green is life. It is a color that most people don’t mind, which makes sense, because green is a very dominant color in nature. Green is a refreshing color. It signifies growth, renewal, health, and environment.
Most people associate spring and the refreshing optimistic feelings they have when thinking about spring, with [...]
Beautiful wallpaper accent wall via House to Home
Creating an accent wall–that is, using color to treat one wall differently from the others in a room–is like adding an exclamation point at the end of a sentence. It adds excitement and importance to a space. In many rooms you don’t have a sense of architecture or [...]
The daybed is an extraordinary piece of furniture with multi-purposes that has a long history dating back to the medieval times. This means that some form of the daybed frame has been around for centuries. However, they have gone through many changes throughout the years.
The designs created by the ancient Greek, Roman and the Egyptian [...]
Mirrors bring light into a room, especially when placed opposite an existing window, and can even mimic windows when hung like panels and decorated with window treatments. A large wall mirror becomes a focal point, reflecting back the entire room resulting in a depth of space that makes a living room or bedroom feel expansive.
This [...]
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A white-on-white scheme creates an airy, restful master bedroom. There is nothing more serene and peaceful than a white bedroom.
A great way to create a whole white bedroom is to layer different shades of white and use lots of different textures and shapes. Just imagine… walking in your new bedroom… a clean line white dresser, [...]
A little bit of Silver adds some sparkle and life to almost any room in your home. Dressers, light fixtures, accessories and mirrors all fit the bill; and this is not a passing fancy. Silver furnishings have been featured prominently in well-designed interiors for many years. Original antiques can can be pricy but there are [...]
A child’s bedroom is often a multipurpose room. It needs to feel safe and secure. It also needs to be a total haven for the child.
This space needs to be suitable for fun playing, developing creative activities, entertaining wit friends, reading, learning, listening to music. All very active tasks but also, It has to be [...]
Do you want to change your house? Are you tired of getting up and not only seeing the same faces, but also the same pieces of furniture, the same colors on the walls, the same curtains? We can t advise you to change those faces (that s up to you!), but we can surely recommend [...]
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BED POSITION
Positioning your bed properly is the first important step to feng shui your bedroom. Ideally the bed should hold the “command” position. When you walk into the room, the bed is positioned on the opposite wall. You want the widest scope of the room to be available to you as you lie in [...]
Is your son or daughter not as respectful and courteous as you would like? Maybe you’d like to instill more discipline in your child. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could influence better behavior from your child just by making simple decorative changes? You can with feng shui.
Often referred to as the Chinese art of [...]
When you wake up, what do you see? When you go to sleep, what do you see? Seeing art or inspiring images first thing in the morning is good Feng Shui, but you have to look a bit deeper and understand what does your bedroom art really represent.
From a feng shui stand-point, it really does [...]
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Do you love exotic or Asian colors and accents? If you are one who loves a look that is anything but traditional, you are probably a bold person yourself. Rich colors are often used in this decor. Reds, golds, blacks, burnt orange – like the colors in this decor, you are [...]
We all need a space of our own, no matter our age. Children can thrive when there is a place in their home that nurtures their imaginations and their sense of belonging.
But the children’s furniture and home décor industry is a multi-billion dollar business with such a staggering variety of choices that parents may feel [...]
Feng Shui Tips for the Nursery
Babies can benefit just as much from Feng Shui as adults — if not more! If you’re adding a new member to your household, it’s best to create an environment that is warm, nurturing and welcoming. Transitions are always a bit of a challenge. By integrating the following Feng Shui [...]
Instead of having your energy blocked, focus on absorbing high feng shui energy from inspiring images, colors and various feng shui decor items
In Feng Shui, the right location of walls can promote a good flow of energy and enhance the positive feelings in a home. A challenging wall location will do the opposite – it [...]
Feng Shui Tips 1:
Sleep is very important for the overall health of a person; so if you have difficulty sleeping, it is always better to follow these Feng Shui tips for better sleep and health. A very important feng shui tip is to avoid sleeping with the head towards the door. This is because according to [...]
Feng Shui can certainly help you find love, find your soulmate. The important thing to understand, though, is that a feng shui consultant is not walking into your space with a magic wand and a clear timeline for the expected results. As with everything, you are the one who has to make it [...]
Feng Shui Solutions for Your Bed & Bedroom Challenges
The truth you need to know is that very few bedrooms have perfect feng shui. Unless you had the luck of designing and building your house with feng shui in mind, you will, most probably, have to face some challenges while creating [...]
Position Your Bed with Feng Shui
Bedrooms are very important in Feng Shui for obvious reasons. Your bed and your bedroom have to have good feng shui to support your
personal energy. Your bed also has to maintain the feng shui energy of love and healing. That’s a lot of feng shui responsibility [...]
Feng Shui Guidelines for Your Bed
Your bed is the most important Feng Shui piece of furniture in your entire life. Strong feng shui statement, isn’t it? Strong, but true. Your bed is the only piece of furniture that has the most intimate (and intricate!) connection to your personal energy.
The role of the feng shui [...]
French native Marie Burgos founded her interior design firm in 2007 with an emphasis on residential spaces which rapidly expanded to commercial design. Marie’s ultimate talent is understanding her clients needs and creating home, office and commercial interiors that are balanced, sophisticated, and highly functional.
