Interior Decorating With a Touch of Red Part 2

As a follow-up to the first article entitled, A Touch of Red Interior Decorating, I want to provide an update on the interior decorating idea in our great room and also give suggestions for using a touch of red in various decorating styles.

The window coverings are finally installed on the series of three windows in the dining area. They consist of four vertical drapery panels made out of wool tapestry-looking fabric. The background is medium tan with subtle red, green and blue flowers. The panels are outlined in a navy/small beige polka-dot fabric. A 6-inch cornice board covered with the same navy fabric completes the look. This window treatment may sound quite busy but is very pleasing to the eye.

To complete the touch of red look in the dining area and because the wool fabric is somewhat bulky, red tassel tie backs were added to the panels. In addition to the tassel tie backs, red is incorporated in the large picture on the dining room wall, in the table centerpiece and in a red chair cover. Another decorating project completed!

Why use the color, red? Red is the warmest of all colors and symbolizes vitality, energy, action and confidence. It makes a bold statement and is, incidentally, the color most chosen by extroverts.

In feng shui decorating, red is associated with power, love, inspiration and pleasure. Accent colors, such as red, which are more dramatic, are used in moderation, such as a single piece of art work or furniture. The reason is: the more intense the color, the less of it is needed for it to be effective. Thus, use lighter colors for larger areas with accents in more vibrant, dramatic colors.

How can you use red d?cor and red accents in your interior decorating ideas? Here are a few suggestions:

*Rustic Decorating Style Red, green and black plaid work very well as accents.

*Modern Decorating Style A splash of bright red works well with basic and cool colors.

*Oriental Decorating Style Think of using those luscious silk prints.

*Shabby Chic Decorating Style Use red as an accent to contrast with the white shabby chic.

*Art Deco Decorating Style Red is a vibrant and energetic color for this style.

*French Country Decorating Style Use red to build on the rooster collections of this style.

*Cottage Decorating Style Red is a great accent in cotton fabrics for cottage decorating.

*Mediterranean Decorating Style Make use of red accessorized with blue and gold.

Be creative and have fun decorating with a touch of red! Your home will be the envy of the neighborhood.

By Lynn Cressy

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Whoa, whoa wait a minute there. You must have seen this countless of times if you are already interested in interior design and looking to build a business. Making a decision in joining Home Interiors and Gifts could be your next big leap. Check out what this company really is about before you make the 'big dive'.

1) Back To The Beginning

How Home Interiors and Gifts started out was truly the vision of Mary Crowley. She as born in 1915. She lost her mom at the age of 18 months. Having gone through a turbulent life story, she began by working in sales at Stanley Home Products and for a home importer's firm.

Mary had a deep belief that women could have both a passion to build a great home and to be fulfilled professionally. Then, in 1957 she incorporated Home Interiors & Gifts was and built a thriving corporation.

2) Your Products Versus Compensation

Apart from just a 4 step plan for decorating your home there is a range of products you can choose from. Among them are bath accessories, candles, clocks right up to tableware. Though these items are pretty interesting, I think that bulky items (like mattresses and chairs) are not included for you.

You can start by becoming a consultant at $129. There are other costs of maintaining the business though. Commissions are calculated as such that you will earn 45% gross profit from your direct sales. Other cash bonuses for Home Interiors & Gifts can be earned by recruiting others and building great leaders in your team.

3) The Truth Behind Home Interiors and Gifts

Behind a clear wall of marketing, I could say that there was very little concise information about Home Interiors & Gifts in particular. Yet, there are still consultants who have joined a long time ago but have since abandoned their websites.

This shows that the attrition rate is pretty high for consultants. Also, since this company operates on a network marketing concept you need to be highly motivated to work consistently. Be prepared to face real world objections from people.

A Possible Solution?

In closing, if you really are serious about home decorations then Home Interiors and Gifts might be a reasonable choice to start. However, there is much to learn about marketing online even if you have a website setup. Marketing is a learned skill that can be mastered if you invest in a good online marketing course.



By Vern How Chan

Home Interior Tricks And Tips

Is one of more of the rooms in your house smaller than you would like? There are several different home interior tricks to making a small room seem larger than it really is. Changes can be made cosmetically (painting, lighting) as well as physically (furniture, organization) to maximize the appearance of your room.

No matter if the small room is a bedroom, the living room or kitchen, several basic principals need to be followed for the perfect home interior. One Keep clutter to a minimum. This may mean buying drawer organizers to keep things neat in their places in a drawer instead of on a countertop. Buy a bookshelf to stack books up instead of on the floor or table. Limit the amount of knick knacks to only what fits comfortably on your current shelving.

Second home interior tip Keep only what you need. If you havent used it, worn it, opened it, tried it, tasted it or needed it in 18 months, get rid of it. This helps keep the clutter under control also.

To cosmetically alter the appearance of a small room, cover the walls with a light color, such as beige, cream, pale yellow, mauve or pastels. Light colors reflect light from the sun and lamps, thus making a room appear more open and roomier. A white or very pale beige on the ceiling also reflects back more light and enlarging the presence. Dark colors can make a room feel closed in and small from limiting the light sources. Light colored rugs or carpeting also extend the appearance of a larger area.

Tricks that can make a room appear bigger include vertical stripes in wallpaper or paint. If painting, use thin strokes that compliment the wall or furniture colors. Stripes can run from floor to ceiling or start from a chair railing and either go up or down. When choosing wallpaper, choose a small print or thin stripe to use. Small prints are easier to match up also.

Lighting also plays an important role in rooms appearance for the perfect home interior. Use lamps with light colored shades to adequately filter the wattage from the light bulb. Dark shades can hinder reflection, giving a dark appearance, which makes a room poorly lit. Use light bulbs with 75 watts or power or higher, but allows follow guidelines recommended by the lamp manufacturer.

When placing furniture in a small room, try groupings of a large piece followed by a small piece. For example, a tall lamp next to a short backed chair. A tall bookcase next to the couch. If you are limited in budget and have to make do with furniture already bought, arrange it in conversation style as best as possible. A couch with an end table, facing one or two chairs with an end table and lamp.

If your budget allows, buy tall furniture to give the added appearance of height to the walls. Add real or fake plants to sit atop for an extra few inches. Buy a loveseat instead of a full sized couch to save on room. Use narrower end tables or none at all if possible. Floor lamps work well beside or behind a large piece of furniture and reflect the light off the wall and down from the ceiling in one piece.

Buy baskets that can be placed inside shelves or under couches and beds to store extra items and knick knacks. Clutter takes up a lot of precious room, and by maintaining its organization, a room will appear more open.

By: Juan Jos?