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How to make a beautiful candle lamp?

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Candles can be very different in style, and their use in the home is just as rich in variations. One of the ways to refresh or complement the interior composition is to decorate with a candle lamp.

Present in the interior, they delight us not only through their design and material of manufacture, but also affect us through the smell. The light aroma can reach us thanks to the added essential oils. In this way, the space is filled with mystery from natural woody notes to pleasant floral or delicious citrus.

First step – choosing a material

What we need to do is choose the material from which we plan to make the lamp. It can be glass, metal, plastic. The glass container fits perfectly into any style of interior. Sophistication can be achieved thanks to exquisite engraving, creating a delightful texture. Also, with the help of glass, we can create a modern modern look with the help of geometric shapes.

The lazier ones can use a ready-made one whose appearance they can change. The only thing we need to be sure of is that there will be enough space to accommodate the candle, as well as allow us to decorate it from the outside.

Second step – decoration

After the lamp is ready, it is about to be decorated. Yarn tassels are an interesting and playful way to give it color and mood, and the options of different materials that can be glued to it are countless and everyone can choose them themselves.

Whether it’s different pebbles, mussel shells, hemp rope, tree bark or whatever you can think of, you can be sure that in the end you will have a brand new and mood-creating lamp that will be in harmony with your interior.

Be brave and experiment! [:en]

CANDLES MAY VERY IN STYLISTICS, AS WELL AS THEIR USE IN OUR HOME. ONE METHOD FOR INTERIOR REFRESHMENT IS BY DECORATING IT WITH A HANDMADE CANDLE LAMP.

While being present in the interior, we can enjoy candles not only because of their design and workmanship but also because of their smell. The light aroma can reach us thanks to the added essential oils. In this way, the space is filled with mystery from natural wood notes to pleasant colorful or delicious citrus notes.

FIRST STEP – SELECTING THE MATERIAL

What we need to do is choose the material from which we are going to make the lamp. This can be glass, metal and plastic. Glass vessels perfectly fit in every style of the interior. Elegance can be achieved thanks to exquisite engraving, creating an admirable texture. Also, using glass, we can create a modern contemporary vision with geometric shapes.

The lazier people can use ready-made candles whose appearance can be changed. The only thing we need to consider is whether there will be enough space to place the candle, as well as whether the place allows us to decorate the candle from the outside.

SECOND STEP – DECORATION

Once the lamp is ready, it is time to decorate it. Yarn tassels are an interesting and playful way to add color and mood. And the various materials that we can stick to it are countless and anyone can choose them for themselves.

Whether it’s a variety of pebbles, pearl shells, hemp rope, wood bark, or whatever you can think of, you can be sure that you’ll have a brand new, mood-creating lamp that will be in harmony with your interior.

Be brave and experiment![:]

7 reasons why it is not desirable to make repairs without a project

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In our efforts to save time and money, we often say to ourselves: “Why should I spend money on developing a project if I can proceed with the renovation and put the same money into materials and furniture?”, “Who but me can know what I really need?”, “I’m afraid I’ll pay the amount, but I won’t like the project at all.”

Yes, we will find a number of reasons why it is better not to take advantage of an architect or designer. Are we right? Is it real?

Very often, when we decide that we will do it on our own without the help of a specialist – an architect or designer, we make mistakes that we subsequently have to correct. It is not only about technical moments, but also in terms of decoration. We can make a mistake not only in the selection of furniture and accessories, but also in the combination of colors.

1. Experience and habits

What designers do is work that requires professional skills and habits. They draw, calculate by centimeter how much material will be needed for the walls and floor, what layer of glue should be under the tiles, etc. Even without believing in the creativity of a designer, we can turn to him only for planning the space and drawing up drawings for the masters, which will already save us wasted effort.

2. Budget allocation

Naturally, any obstacle that arises in the process can be solved with sufficient funds, which can undoubtedly be saved with the help of the services of a designer. This is the person who can tell us the exact materials with which we can save part of our budget, because not everyone likes to go around the weekend in search of the most profitable. From this point of view, a designer can advise us on what is the most rational way to allocate and use our budget.

3. Selection of ideas

Very often we like different ideas that we have seen in magazines and on TV, and the more we look, the more different ideas we like and accumulate them for ourselves. In addition to magazines, we also like the neighbor’s idea of decorating the bathroom, and in the interior design store near work there is a big sale of accessories, which we have been waiting for since last month. It turns out to be a big mess that prevents us from thinking soberly and we risk making some unreasonable purchase. The selection of what we really need from all the variety is the designer’s task.

4. Beauty and aesthetics

Whichever store we visit, the consultants will always convince us that their goods are of the highest quality and profitable for us at the moment. Of course, even the most experienced employee finds it difficult to imagine the concept of our interior and the atmosphere that we would like to recreate in it. Without drawings and visualizations, we will have to explain literally “on our fingers”. Even in this case, everyone perceives aesthetics and beauty differently. Is it wise to trust the employees in the furniture store or those in the flooring store… Or is it still better to trust a designer, the author of the project? A good designer knows how colors can be combined, how it is good to arrange furniture and accessories, and how all this can acquire good compositional coherence.

5. Rationality

No matter how many squares we have, they are never enough. A designer can make a comfortable and functional home from a small area. Undoubtedly, it can tell us how the space will be visually expanded and how we can get the most out of a space.

6. Highlights and details

A good designer will create the interior that will emphasize your individuality. An interior that will best meet your expectations and make you feel comfortable and coziness in the new space.

7. Control over the process

It may not be total, but we certainly have more control with a designer than without. The designer and visual design help bring order to the chaos that undoubtedly rages on the site. The project is the action plan that leads us and the masters in the desired direction. Not every master is ready to carry out his work in such a way that it looks as aesthetically pleasing as possible, but it is the most convenient and quick to implement. That is why we have a project on which we will be able to control this process.

Trusting our feelings and in our efforts to save effort, time and money, it is not worth giving up professional help that will contribute to our goals. A skillful, rational approach of an architect or designer would recreate our individuality in the space and would inspire the comfort and coziness we want. [:en]

IN OUR EFFORT TO SAVE TIME AND RESOURCES WE OFTEN SAY: “WHY SHOULD I SPEND MONEY FOR DEVELOPING A PROJECT IF I CAN PROCEED TO THE REPAIRS AND SPEND THE SAME AMOUNT OF RESOURCES IN MATERIALS AND FURNITURE?” “WHO APART FROM ME COULD POSSIBLY KNOW WHAT I REALLY NEED? “,” I FEAR THAT I WILL PAY THE AMOUNT, BUT I WILL NOT LIKE THE PROJECT. “

Yes, we will find a number of reasons why it is better not to take advantage of an architect or designer. But are we right? Is that really true?

Very often, when we decide that we can handle everything by ourselves without the help of an architect or designer, we make mistakes that we need to correct later. This does not include only technical nuances but also the decoration. We could make a mistake not only while selecting the furniture and accessories but also while combining colors.

1.Experience and habits

What designers do is work that requires professional skills and habits. They draw, calculate by centimeter how much material will be needed for the walls and floors, decide what the layer of glue should be under the tiles and so on. Even if we don’t believe in the creativity of a designer, we can turn to him only for planning the space and making sketches for the workers, and that, in turn, will save us vain efforts.

2. Distribution of the budget

Naturally, any obstacle encountered in the process can be solved with sufficient resources that can undoubtedly be saved with the help of a designer’s services. This is the person who can tell us the exact materials with which we can save some of our budget because not everyone likes going around in the weekend in search of the most cost-effective materials. From this point of view, a designer can advise us about the most rational way to distribute and use our budget.

3. Selection of ideas

We often like different design ideas that we have seen in magazines and on TV, and the more we look at them, the more ideas we like we start to pile for ourselves. In addition to the magazines, we like the neighbor’s idea for our bathroom design; and in the interior design shop near work, there is a great sale of accessories that we have been waiting since last month. A big mess is created that prevents us from thinking soberly and we risk making an unreasonable purchase. Choosing what we really need from all the diversity is the designer’s job.

4. Beauty and aesthetics

Whichever shop we visit, the consultants will always be convinced that their merchandise is the best and most cost-effective for us at the moment. Of course, even the most experienced employee finds it difficult to imagine the concept of our interior and the atmosphere we would like to recreate in it. Without sketches and visualizations we will have to explain literally “with our fingers”. Even in this case everyone perceives aesthetics and beauty in a different way. Is it really wise to trust the employees in the furniture store or those in the flooring shop … Or is it actually better to trust a designer, the author of the project? The good designer knows how colors can be combined, how to fit the furniture and accessories and how it can all acquire good compositional consistency.

5. Rationality

No matter how many square meters we have, they are never enough. A designer can create a comfortable and functional home from a small area. He can undoubtedly tell us how the space can be expanded visually and how we can make the best use of the space.

6. Accents and details

A good designer will create an interior that will emphasize your individuality. An interior that will match your expectations and make you feel comfortable and cozy in the new space.

7. Process control

It may not be complete, but we certainly have more control when a designer is present than when he is not. The designer and the visual design help bring order into chaos, and chaos definitely permeates through the construction site. The project is the action plan that leads us and the workers in the desired direction. Certainly not every worker is ready to carry out his work in such a way that it could look aesthetically pleasing but actually on the other hand, he prefers to work in the most comfortable and easiest manner. That is why we have a project with which we can control this process.

While trusting our senses and in our striving to save effort, time and money, it is not worth refusing professional help that will contribute to our goals. The skillful, rational approach of an architect or designer will recreate in our space our individuality and inspire the desired comfort and coziness. [:]

What is the color of 2018?

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Specialists from the Pantone Color and Color Standards Forecasting Consulting Institute have chosen a bold and provocative shade of ultraviolet.

The Panetone Institute has released its report on the trendy colors that will play major roles in this year’s projects of the exciting design world. This decision was reached after long research by specialists, consultations with designers and manufacturers. The color that will be the center of attention, according to them, is ultraviolet, as reported on the organization’s website.

The color is presented as “a bold, provocative violet shade 18-3838 Ultra Violet, combining originality, ingenuity and profound thinking and striving for the future.”

The complex shade of violet makes us think about the boundless secrets of space and the future of humanity. The vast night sky symbolizes endless possibilities and inspires the search for new ones.

Violet is a symbol of unconventionality and creativity. Many of the contemporary artists in the field of music and fine arts have implemented shades of color in their work as an expression of individuality and self-expression, notes Panetone.

The American company, which is engaged in experiments in working on colors, influences many different industries with its activities – fashion, printing, interior design, advertising, cinema, etc. The organization has been designating the color of the year since 2000, with the green-yellow shade Greenery – “the color of hope” becoming the color of last year’s 2017.

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SPECIALISTS OF THE PANTONE INSTITUTE FOR COLOR PROGNOSIS AND COLOR STANDARDS HAVE CHOSEN A BOLD AND PROVOCATIVE SHADE OF ULTRAVIOLET.

The Pantone Institute has released its report on modern colors, which will play major role in this year’s projects in the exciting world of design. This decision was reached after long expert studies and consultations with designers and manufacturers. The color, which will be the focus of attention, is ultraviolet, as reported on the organization’s website.

The color is portrayed as a “bold, provocative violet shade of 18-3838 Ultraviolet, combining originality, ingenuity, devotion and striving for the future.”

The complex violet tone makes us think about the boundless secrets of the space and the future of mankind. The immense night sky symbolizes endless possibilities and inspires the search for new ones.

Violet is a symbol of unconventionality and creative beginnings. Many contemporary artists in the field of music and fine arts have embedded in their creativity shades of this color as a symbol of individuality and self-expression, says Pantone.

The American company, which deals with color experiments, influences many different industries – fashion, printing, interior design, advertising, cinema and more. The organization has been selecting the color of the year since 2000, and the color of 2017 was the yellow-green hue called Greenery – the color of hope.

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AN OLD COAL CRANE TURNED INTO A ONE-ROOM HOTEL FOR TWO

If you are looking for an exceptional and unique experience to share with your partner, look for THE KRANE. A modern and minimalist hotel for two, located in an old coal crane at the port of Copenhagen. Its owner, with the help of architects, restored it and turned it into a place for a unique experience of the senses for everyone who stays there. One of the extras that the erected engineering facility offers is panoramic views of the city, the port and the sky, incomparable to anything else.

The unique place is a meeting hotspot for anyone who wants to rent it and of course who can afford it 🙂 . From all sides, the glass-enclosed façade contrasts with the wood in the floor, walls and ceilings and lets in enough light into the otherwise dark interior, reinforced by the black furniture. The idea of the extremely black color in the interior aims to make it not differ from the surrounding environment. The bathroom is the only place where there is white – and it’s in the colour of the two extra-large bathtubs located right in front of the windows.

Would you visit it? [:en]If you are looking for an exceptional and unique experience to share with your partner, look for THE KRANE – a modern and minimalistic hotel for two, located inside an old coal crane at the port of Copenhagen. Its owner, with the help of architects, restored it and turned it into the perfect place for a unique experience of the senses of everyone who stays there. One of the extras that the elevated engineering facility offers is the panoramic view of the city, the harbor and the sky, unparalleled by anything else.

The unique place is a hot meeting point for anyone who wants to hire it and of course for those who can afford it 🙂. On all sides the glass-enclosed facade contrasts with the wooden floor, walls and ceilings, and it allows for enough light to pass into the otherwise dark interior, reinforced by black furniture. The idea of ​​the extraordinary black color in the interior aims not to differentiate the interior from the surrounding environment. The bathroom is the only place where white is present, and it is in the color of the two exceptionally large bathtubs, located just in front of the windows.

Would you visit it? [:]

HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR GARAGE INTO A TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENT IN 6 STEPS

Dear friends of design, we present to you our latest project in Tenerife, Spain – transformation of an existing garage into a modern apartment with an area of 90 sq.m. , in which absolutely nothing is missing! Step by step, we will guide you through the process so that you can also transform your home or garage into a pleasant place to live. If you are curious, check out more of our projects on https://atg-design.com/

FIRST STEP : MEASURING AND BUILDING A STRATEGY Take measurements of the room, take photos, inspect the structure (here you will need a design engineer) and consider the possibilities for transforming the space! The biggest challenge for us in this particular case was to bring sunlight into the room. For this purpose, we made structural openings in the ceiling above the dining area, added an access ladder and glazed completely around it. In the meantime, we have separated the separate rooms. Here is the time to think about how to bring nature into your home.

SECOND STEP : INSPIRATION The style is determined by the location. In our case, we were inspired by the local Moorish style, strongly influenced by the proximity to Africa and Morocco. Ethnic accents, earthy colors and Mediterranean coziness.

THIRD STEP : LANDSCAPING This part of the transformation was one of our most enjoyable tasks J. The abundance of exotic plants (from insect-eating ones to a variety of cacti) made it difficult for us to choose, but also helped us to give coziness to the home and bring nature into it! Improvise with flowers and landscaping suitable for our climate and you will not go wrong!

FOURTH STEP : WORKFLOW The work on transforming the inhospitable garage into a detached and functional home is not an easy task, but together with the team of local workers, it was done in less than 5 residents. Drilling holes in the ceiling and walls, building a kind of terraced garden, installing the new windows and installing the new metal ladder were the main challenges.

FIFTH STEP : SELECTION OF DETAILS It’s time to select the details! The chairs and dining table are selected on site and carry the spirit of the island. Choose such details that reflect the true essence and traditions of the city where your home is located.

STEP SIX : THE FINISHED PROJECT Voila!! If you’re interested, check out the full draft here. [:en]Dear friends of design, we present to you our latest project in Tenerife, Spain – a transformation of an existing garage into a modern apartment with an area of ​​90 square meters, where absolutely nothing is missing! Step by step we will guide you through the process, so that you can transform your home or garage into a comfortable living space. If you’re curious, check out more of our projects at https://atg-design.com/

FIRST STEP: MEASURING AND CREATING AN APPROPRIATE STRATEGY

Take the dimensions of the room, make plenty of pictures, examine the construction (here you will need the assistance of an engineer-constructor) and consider the possibilities of transforming the space. The biggest challenge for us (in this case), was to bring sunlight into the room. To achieve this, we have made a structural opening in the ceiling above the dining area; we have added an access ladder and glazed the space around it. And of course, we have set up the separate rooms. Now is the time to think about how to bring nature into your home.

SECOND STEP: INSPIRATION

The style is determined by the location of the dwelling. In our case, we were inspired by the local Moorish style, strongly influenced by the proximity of Africa and Morocco. We’ve chosen ethno accents, earth colors and Mediterranean coziness.

 

STEP THREE: SELECTING GREENERY

This part of the transformation was one of the most pleasant tasks . The abundance of exotic plants (from insect eaters to diverse cactuses) has made the choice difficult, but it has also helped us to make the dwelling much cozier and to bring nature into it. Improvise with flowers and plants that are appropriate for our climate and you will not go wrong!

STEP FOUR: WORK PROCESS

The process of transforming the garage into a self-contained and functional dwelling was not an easy task but with the help of a team of local workers, it took us less than 5 weeks. Drilling holes in the ceiling and walls, building a terraced garden, placing new window joinery and fitting the new metal ladder were major challenges!

STEP FIVE: CHOOSING THE DETAILS

It’s time to select the details. The chairs and dining table are selected on the spot and carry the spirit of the island. Choose such details that reflect the true nature and traditions of the city where your home is located!

STEP SIX: THE PROJECT IS READY!

Voila!! If you are curious, take a look at the final project and much more on our website https://atg-design.com/[:]

HOW TO CHOOSE THE FLOORING IN YOUR HOME?

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Flooring is an extremely important part of the interior of your home. The choice is large and depends largely on the type of room, how many people inhabit it, what your individual style is. Let’s take a look at the 6 most popular solutions with their advantages and disadvantages!

PART I

PARQUET Parquet is the classic in the genre! It is extremely warm, resistant, natural and therefore preferred by most people. The most popular type is oak parquet, but exotic options such as Brazilian cherry, Tasmanian oak, walnut or bamboo are increasingly in demand. You can change the look of your parquet with a variety of oils and varnishes that protect it, and after a while you can easily make it new by “twisting” it. If you bet on parquet, you need to be careful with the spillage of accuracy and, in general, with the moisture in the room. Being a natural material , parquet reacts to excessive moisture or drought by changing its geometry. The parquet raster is a matter of personal preference, and it is far from necessary to choose the traditional long, straight boards. The classic “herringbone” is in fashion, as well as all kinds of geometric shapes.

LAMINATE Laminate Laminate is one of the most preferred flooring. Very easy to install, unpretentious in terms of maintenance, much more affordable than parquet. It is a combination of wood fiber, melamine, phenolic resins, as well as paper with high print quality. The individual layers of the laminate are connected using special adhesives that give the final product its resistance and strength. In more luxurious options, the top layer can be made of natural wood, which gives an extremely realistic look to the flooring.

CORK If you want to be environmentally friendly, it’s a good idea to go for the cork floor, albeit not so popular in our country. Thanks to its porous structure, which is noise-absorbing, soft and pleasant to the touch. The cork floor absorbs vibrations and is available in different colors, on a roll or on tiles.

Expect a sequel….

[:en]The flooring is an extremely important part of your home interior. There is a wide choice and it depends to a large extent on the type of room, how many people will inhabit it and what your individual style is. Let’s look at the 6 most popular solutions with their advantages and disadvantages!

PART I

PARQUET

The parquet is a classic choice in the genre! It is extremely warm, durable and natural, and for this reason it is preferred by many people. The most popular type is oak parquet, but exotic variants such as Brazilian cherry, Tasmanian oak, walnut or bamboo are becoming more and more popular. You can change the look of your parquet by using various oils and varnishes that protect it, and then, with ease, you can make it look like a new one by scraping it. If you choose to use parquet, you should be careful not to spill liquids and generally keep an eye on the moisture in the room. Being a natural material, parquet reacts to excessive moisture or drought by changing its geometry. The form of the parquet flooring is a matter of personal preference, and it is not necessary to choose the traditional long, straight planks. The classic “fish bone” is fashionable as well as well as all kinds of geometric shapes.

LAMINATE

Laminate is one of the most preferred flooring. It is very easy to install, it doesn’t need much maintenance and it is much more affordable than parquet. It is a combination of wood fibers, melamine, phenol resins and high-quality paper. The individual layers of laminate are bonded using special adhesives, which give the final product its strength and durability. The more luxurious versions’ top layer can be of natural wood, which gives a very realistic look to the flooring.

CORK

If you want to be environmentally friendly, it is a good idea to turn to the less popular cork flooring. Thanks to its porous structure, it is sound-absorbing, soft and pleasant to touch. The cork flooring absorbs the vibrations and comes in a variety of colors, rolls or tiles.

To be continued…[:]

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SOFA – FIVE BASIC PRINCIPLES

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Part II

3. Choose the right shape for your room. Once you’ve clarified the function of your sofa, it’s time to determine which shape suits your needs. The “L” shaped option is a great solution for open spaces that you want to divide into smaller areas – for example, the dining room from the living room. It is an extremely good solution for small homes. The round shape definitely forms an inviting atmosphere for gathering people and is an extremely effective and bold solution, but it is more suitable for public interiors. If you prefer to accentuate the armchairs and tables in your home, then the sofa does not need to be large. You can bet on a two-seater, neat option, whose individualism will make your living room unique and extremely artistic.

4. And now it’s the turn of the damascus. The look is important, but functionality is leading when choosing a fabric for your sofa. Many of us prefer bright, airy and comfortable sofas. So wonderful and hypnotic, but so dangerous! Soft suede in light colors is a poor choice if you have children or pets. Leather is a classic in the genre, it never goes out of fashion, and it is relatively easy to maintain, especially if it is in the dark range. Of course, we must keep in mind that during the warmer months there is an obsession with mating and sticking to the skin, which can be quite unpleasant. Another option is to use durable upholstery for garden furniture. Most of the major companies offer this option, which protects you from the influence of the sun, water and all kinds of unwanted stains. Often, companies also offer elegant armchairs for outdoor use, which can easily fit into the interior.

5. Choose a style and color that suits you. Follow your instinct and choose a sofa that best reflects it. If you are extravagant and modern, go for simple shapes, but bet on bold, even dramatic colors. If your home is eclectic and combines different styles, then a “screw” sofa upholstered with colored upholstery, or one with a modern shape, but ethno cushions would be the perfect option. If you are a traditionalist, then your choice could be a sofa with a classic shape, in earthy, neutral tones, which you can refresh with colorful cushions for accent. If you are worried about experimenting with bright colors and eccentric fabrics, you can always bring freshness to your interior by adding an interesting stool or coffee table. This will make the interior different without having to go to extremes with the sofa or armchairs around it 🙂

[:en]Part II

  1. Select the correct shape for your room. Once you have clarified the function of your sofa, it is time to determine which shape suits your needs. The “L” shaped sofa is a great solution for open spaces that you want to divide into smaller areas – for example, the dining area in the living room. It is an extremely good solution for small homes. The rounded shape definitely creates an inviting atmosphere for gathering people and it is an extremely effective and bold decision but it is more suitable for public interiors. If you prefer to focus on armchairs and tables in your home, then the sofa does not need to be large. You can choose a two-seated flamboyant version whose individualism will make your living room unique and extremely artistic.
  2. And it is time for the damask. Appearance is important, but functionality is of utmost importance when choosing damask for your sofa. Many of us admire the bright, airy and comfortable sofas. So wonderful and hypnotic but so dangerous! Soft velour in light tones is a bad choice if you have children or pets. Leather is a classic in the genre and it’s always fashionable. It is relatively easy to maintain, especially if it is in a dark shade. Of course, we should keep in mind that during the warmer months leather has the tendency to become musty and stick to the skin, which can be quite unpleasant. Another option is to use durable upholstery for garden furniture. Most of the big companies offer this option which protects you from the influence of the sun, water and any kind of undesired stains. Often, companies also offer elegant exterior armchairs, which can easily fit into the interior.
  3. Choose the style and color that suits you. Follow your instincts and choose a sofa that best reflects it. If you are extravagant and modern, head for clean forms, but choose bold, even dramatic colors. If your home is eclectic and combines different styles then a re-upholstered vintage sofa with colorful damask or a modern one, but with ethnic pillows, would be the perfect option. If you are a traditionalist, your choice could be a classical sofa, in earthy, neutral tones, which you can refresh with colorful pillows as an accent. If you are worried about experimenting with bright colors and eccentric fabrics, you can always bring freshness into your interior by adding an interesting stool or coffee table. This will make the interior different without having to go to extremes when choosing the sofa or armchairs around it 🙂
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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SOFA – FIVE BASIC PRINCIPLES

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Choosing the right sofa for your home is not an easy decision! In theory, everyone wants their sofa to be comfortable and beautiful, but is it easy to make a choice nowadays, when there is a lot of everything, and information floods us from all sides, including online? Our team is here to help you make the right decision. Here are five tips to help you figure out exactly what you want (and need) before you go on the hunt for upholstered furniture.

1. Consider the size of the room. If your living room is spacious and large, you need to decide exactly how much space you would like the sofa to occupy. Do you only want a sofa, or would you like an armchair to accompany it? Maybe a coffee table or a few auxiliary ones? If the answer to all three questions is positive, then you need a clean sofa with an “L” shape. If you are looking for a sofa that will be an accent in the room, you could bet on upholstered furniture with round shapes, which form a cozy space and allow more people to gather together.

In case you don’t have a lot of space, the choice is definitely the straight, two- or three-seater sofa! Given the limited space, it will inevitably be the highlight in the living room, so it is important to choose something practical, but at the same time bold and designer, which complements the rest of the interior. The latest fashion trends rely on “levitating” sofas, which are separated from the floor by wooden or metal legs.

2. Decide how you will position your sofa. To make the right decision, you need to analyze your lifestyle. What do you do most often in your living room? Do you like to stand in front of the fireplace or TV? Then the sofa must face them. However, it is far from necessary, however, that the sofa should be with its back to the wall! A very suitable and modern solution is a free-standing sofa, and if you are worried that you will see its back, you can always make an elegant, tight-fitting bookcase. Does your family like to relax in the living room with a book in hand or with a glass of wine? In this case, you can spread cushions on the sofa and around it, add additional armchairs, thereby increasing the number of places for quality relaxation.

To be continued:)

[:en]Part I

Choosing the right home sofa is not an easy decision! In theory, everyone wants their couch to be comfortable and beautiful, but is it easy to make these choices today, when there is so much abundance, and information pours from all sides, including online? Our team is here to help you make the right decision. Here are five tips to help you clarify exactly what you want (and what you need) before you go hunting for upholstered furniture.

  1. Take into consideration the size of the room. If your living room is spacious and large, you have to decide exactly how much space you would like the sofa to occupy. Do you only want a sofa, or would you also like an armchair with it? Maybe even a coffee table or a couple of additional small ones? If the answer to all three questions is positive, you need a simplistic “L” shaped sofa. If you are looking for a sofa that will serve as an accent in the room, you could choose upholstered furniture with rounded shapes that will create a cozy environment and allow more people to get together.

In case you do not have much space, the choice is definitely the straight, two- or three-seated sofa! Because of the limited space, it will surely be the accent in the living room, so it is important to choose practical but bold designer sofa that will complete the rest of the interior. The latest fashion trends embrace “levitating” sofas that are separated from the floor by having wooden or metal feet.

  1. Decide how you will position your sofa. To make the right decision, you need to analyze your lifestyle. What do you do most often in your living room? Do you like sitting in front of the fireplace or the TV? Then the sofa must be facing them. However, it’s really not necessary for the sofa’s back to be against the wall! A very suitable and modern solution is the loosely positioned sofa, and if you worry that you will see its back, you can always make an elegant library, tightly fitted to its back. Does your family love to rest in the living room with a book in hand or with a glass of wine? If that’s the case, you can spread around cushions on the couch and around it, and then add extra chairs, thus increasing the number of places for quality relaxation.

To be continued ….. 🙂[:]

GAME MANIA

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Here is something non-standard that we offer you – a card table or billiards :). True – some of us are still playing cards on the beaches, but for those of you for whom this is not just a summer fun to kill time, but a lifestyle or part of the weekends, I guess you will be intrigued by the topic. Namely – how to organize and equip a room where we can indulge in our favorite game. Of course, it doesn’t have to be a whole room. It could also be part of an existing one, separated in an appropriate and interesting way. The main role for the separation of such a corner is the presence of a specialized table and appropriate lighting. The rest is a matter of design and imagination.

[:en]Here’s something extraordinary that we offer – table for card games or billiards. It’s true – some of us still play cards on the beach, but for those of you who do not consider this as just a summer fun to kill time but is a way of life or a regular part of the weekends, I guess you’ll be intrigued by the topic. Namely – how to organize and equip a room where we can indulge in our favorite game. Of course, it is not necessarily to be a whole room. It could also be part of an existing one, separated in an appropriate and interesting way. The main role for such an area is the availability of specialized table and appropriate lighting. The rest is a matter of design and imagination. [:]

RUG TRENDs

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We will introduce you to an interesting trend in carpets, namely – laying them on top of each other! The idea is to lay a carpet underneath, for example, with a base of jute or other natural fibers in a natural color, and on top of it – a completely different textile carpet. You will see for yourself that this manner definitely gives a designer look to the space and it acquires additional depth and texture.

When layering carpets in one room, you can put a traditional Persian carpet as a base, and even lay leather on top. Another interesting combination is a beautiful Moroccan rug laid on a rug of jute or sisal in natural color. Providing the neutral base emphasizes and allows for the formation of a more complex top layer of carpets.

And although the numerous carpets sound eclectic and even bohemian, we think it is better to stick to the option with a maximum of two carpets on top of each other.
Well, what do you think of this idea?

[:en]We will introduce you to an interesting trend in carpet design, namely – laying carpets on top of each other! The idea is to put a carpet on the bottom, for example with a base of jute or other natural fibers in natural color, and on top of it a carpet with an entirely different textile. You will also see for yourselves that this style definitely gives a designer look to the space and it adds extra depth and texture.

When laying carpets in one room, you can put a traditional Persian carpet as a base, and on top of it – even a leather one. Another interesting combination is a beautiful Moroccan rug, laid on a jute carpet or natural sisal. Placing a neutral carpet as a foundation highlights and allows the formation of a more complex top layer of carpets.

And though a multitude of carpets may sound eclectic and even bohemian, we think it is better to stick to the option with up to two carpets on top of each other.

Well, what do you think about this idea? [:]