Decorating for the Artist WithinWritten by Joey Lewitin
Decorating For Artist WithinThere is an artist lurking within all of us. The creative fire burns in every human, propelling us to create, to express, to shape world around us. Even though we may be unlearned, or perhaps even unskilled, still urge to impact our environment is so inherent that we do it without even thinking about it. Every twist of magazines on coffee table, every centering of a portrait, every adjustment we make is our inner self yearning to impact world around. By making a conscious effort we can guide these impulses into a form of art that will both beautify our surroundings and strengthen our inner self. When you decorate, artist does not have to be buried in dark. You can be brave; taking strength from fact that person you are is good and right and what you want is good and right for you. If something sings to your insides then that is right decision. This does not, however, mean that you are always right. An artist’s concept on inside is perfect, it is only once it has been expressed that it becomes open to fallibility. This is fine. The only way to teach yourself what it is that you want is to experiment with what you think. Utilize full creativity of your mind when planning a room. Close your eyes and imagine colors. Walk along walls of room, touch them, feel shape of space within. Understand sense of room. Then close your eyes again and find what you want from room. What does that look like? What would be feel in perfect room? Sketch out ideas and keep notes.
| | Decorating a Guest BedroomWritten by Joey Lewitin
The guest bedroom is one room in house that you aren’t decorating for yourself. Therefore when you go to design rooms décor, it is important not to get in your own way. Overdoing decoration in this room will only serve to reinforce fact that your guest is not in their own home, and as comfortable as they may be with you, they will never be as comfortable as they would in their own setting. On other hand, failing to place those few simple pieces that make a room feel homey; will leave guest room feeling cold and empty.Arguably most important item in guest room, item that turns it from an extra room into a guest bedroom, is bed. The bed does not have to be visible, and this is your first choice. You can have a regular bed, a fold out couch or futon, or a semi permanent bed such as a cot or an air bed. A regular bed will cost you some space, and a full mattress can be expensive. If you get a small twin sized bed you can throw some pillows on it, place long end against a wall, and let it double as a couch. A sofa bed does this even more effectively, creating a room that can have a dual purpose. Futons are also often less expensive then a full mattress. The least expensive method is a removable bed, such as an air bed or cot. This can open room up completely, allowing it to double as a gym, sitting room, or library. Usually these beds are very uncomfortable however some of better quality air mattresses are being made to higher and higher standards. Be sure to try it out before you buy, and make sure that you only get one that is self inflatable.
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