NURSERY ROOM DECOR Written by Tasneem mirza
NURSERY ROOM DECOR Tasneem Mirza The nursery is your newborn's first room, his own little world: environment,which in part will influence and shape his personality. As a parent your goal is to provide a surrounding that is comfortable, secure, inviting and cozy. A functional, safe and stimulating environment precedes aesthetic needs. Here is one illustration for decorating a boy's nursery. Instead of restricting color to a single monotonous tone, a variety of bright blues, yellows, reds, pinks and green were selected. According to studies, introduction to bright colors and shapes help stimulate babies' imaginations. The inspiration for this nursery was derived from adorable multi-colored hand hooked rug with animals and alphabets. The animals on rug provided a theme for room and formed central focus for design.These motifs play off animal mobile overhead, crib bedding, pillows and other accessories. The furniture was kept simple. The entertainment center from Pier One Imports used as an armoire is practical, inexpensive and most importantly has ample storage. Built in cabinets conceal clutter, help organization and present a neat tidy look. Both armoire and cabinet are excellent long-term choices not restricted to age and can be used as child grows. These furniture items with simple white distressed finish complement varied kids of décor can be alternately used in another room. Safety precedes any other aesthetic element. The crib and bassinet should be ideally positioned in an area that is away from objects like windows, draperies, blinds
| | Summer DecorWritten by Tasneem Mirza
Summer Decor Create a Comfortable, Inviting Look Tasneem Mirza The summer heat calls for décor that is cool, fresh and casual. This is perhaps why Shabby Chic ® achieved immense popularity predominantly in west coast. Shabby Chic ® a phrase coined by Rachel Ashwell, a British designer-turned-Californian hit big in 1990's. Till recently Shabby Chic ® was sizzling trend with retail stores, television shows, books, merchandise and designers enthusiastically focusing on this décor. Currently, euphoria seems to have passed but this style is still very much appreciated and demand remains strong because it is a thrifty look, not requiring to spend thousands of dollars. This type of design theme is synonymous with white. Think Shabby Chic ® and what come to one's mind: flea market finds, rose pattern china, distressed white furniture, pastel floral, white furnishings, white crisp drapes. You are right; above elements define and bring together look. The popularity is perhaps because it is most easy to accomplish with limited budget and time. This décor is not only comfortable but also easy to maintain specially with kids. Create A Clean Bright Inviting Room For Summer You decide you want your room to have a clean, laid-back look, which is remarkably versatile and easy to live with. Start with furniture; use mostly white furniture pieces that are widely available in retail stores like Pottery Barn, Pier One Imports, Wal-Mart or can even be easily located in flea markets or thrifty antique stores. If budget restraint is holding you back, you can utilize pieces that may be ready to be discarded; simply paint them white. The paint transforms an old piece providing a clean fresh appearance. Do you have a couch that looks worn out? Easy fix; use white slipcovers extensively available at most discount stores. The slipcovers can be machine washed thus preventing anxiety with spills and other accidents
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