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Best Ways to Create a Vintage-Style Kitchen

01 July 2015 Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

We all get bored of the same styles of kitchen. Are you feeling that you need renovation? If so, don’t forget to give a try to vintage-style kitchen. It is one of the most appealing and trendy ways you can give attractive look to your cooking area. Here are the best ways to create a vintage-style kitchen.

Experiment with Kitchen Drawers

Retrofitted with electrical outlets and reconfigured drawers, this is what we all dream of. Experiment with kitchen drawers in one way or the other. Try to keep them 9-foot-long and paint with attractive colors. Make sure that you have drawers for multiple tasks with enough space inside. Once your kitchen drawers are ready, arrange utensils in an easy-to-find way.

Go Bold with Turquoise Cabinets

Go bold with turquoise cabinets. It is a wonderful idea for having a vintage-style kitchen. Give the kitchen cabinets a slightly weathered look, first coat them with blue oil stain, then use rag and the final look is going to be very amazing.

A Handmade Toolbox for Storage

If you feel that you need extra storage, add a handmade toolbox in one of the corners of your kitchen. Store the daily utensils here. It is perfect if you are able to get a hang-able toolbox which can be adjusted right above the stove. But make sure it is kept protected from the heat.

Choose a Buttery Wall Paint

A buttery wall paint is purposed to give smooth and elegant look to your kitchen. The soft creamy hue can be combined with the natural wood stain on windows and doors. You can create a warm backdrop for the kitchen’s bold accents by having some lighter shades such as off-white, cream, light yellow, light pink, and others.

Pick Stainless Countertops

Picking stainless countertops is a good idea to have unique looking vintage-style kitchen. If you are much inspired by the industrial kitchens, pizza shops, restaurants, or other food points, add versatility and durability to your own kitchen with stainless countertops. These are neither fancy nor too boring to make the kitchen look outdated.

Embrace Open Storage

You must have open storage inside the kitchen. On the cabinets flanking the vent hood, you can leave the doors off for having casual look. Keep all the ingredients, spices, and dry goods stored in apothecary jars, adjusted inside the cabinets, and let the kitchen shelves be empty so that open storage feel is obtained.

Update Your Pantry

To give the functional space a farmhouse look, build two panels, and consider to update your pantry. As you are having whole new look of the kitchen in vintage-style, it is mandatory to use salvaged stained-glass window that brings in light from the entryway and windows conveniently.

Have a Better Looking Sink

In our kitchens, the significance of sinks cannot be ignored. These are where you keep dirty utensil and wash them on a daily basis. While decorating the kitchen, don’t forget to have a better looking sink, the one that is best suitable to a vintage-style kitchen.

With the above tips in mind, you can definitely give an edgy and adorable look toy our kitchen. Once the decoration and renovation is completed, make sure it not only leaves good impression on you but also on someone who arrives your house and is so frank to help you in kitchen preparing some delicious meal.

Best Commitment-Free Decorating Ideas

30 June 2015 Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

Sometimes we feel tired of committing ourselves to a number of things. When it comes to select the most appropriate home decoration items, it is mandatory to be commitment free and enjoy whatever suits the most to our taste and homes. Explore these best commitment-free decorating ideas.

Slipcovers

Don’t write these off because they seem outdated or remind you of your grandmother’s floral sofa. Slipcovers give an edgy and beautiful look to your home. These are available in different patterns and designs, so you always have option to choose the right ones. If you don’t have mood to buy a new one, revamp some old pieces available in your storeroom and don’t make a big splurge. For those who have outdated furniture, stylish and colorful slipcovers can be an option to give the furniture newer and better look.

Removable Wallpapers

If you love appealing walls, don’t go with paints because the wallpapers look prettier. Opt for peel-and-stick designs, because these are easy to install and remove. Removable wallpapers are a good idea because they can be replaced any time during the year.

Magnetic Frames and Prints

Who knew switching out art could be so easy? You can hang magnetic frame once and easily swap out the magnetic prints whenever you want. The magnetic frames and prints, these days, have no alternative. These really give a dreamy look to your homes, making the environment peaceful and harmonic.

Tile Tattoos

Consider adding distinctive patterns to your tiles with tattoos. This is a relatively new trend that is highly appreciated by the high-profile home owners of America, Canada and Europe. The best thing about tile tattoos is that these give creative and beautiful look to kitchen and bathroom areas. Installing and removing them is quite easy. You just need a little bit of water and remove effortlessly.

Removable Backplash Tiles

Brooklyn-based design firms are known to make graphic plywood tiles backed with magnets (all sets come with corresponding steel stickers for easy install). If you have been lucky to get access to a removable backplash tile making company, then don’t spend time to order some of the most elegant and nice designs. Here you should remember that the tiles have come in variety of colors. Instead of decorating all home’s floors with the same style and color of tiles, you can make it look better by choosing different tiles for kitchen, bathrooms, living area, backyard, and of course the bedrooms.

Be free to give your home the designs you like the most. Being creative is mandatory, because this will save your time you may spend to rely on the ideas generated by an interior designer. It is not only time saving but also money saving. Come up with self-generated designs and home decoration ideas, so that you don’t have to depend on a professional designer/decorator.

The above ideas may sound easy but are highly effective. There is a strong need for us to keep an eye on what looks most trendy and suitable in our homes. You don’t need to ask others for their suggestions. Dig your little box of thoughts and you’ll get the best home decoration ideas.

Smartest Ways to Make the Most of a Garage

29 June 2015 Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

Your garage might be a scary, junk-filled spot you don’t like to spend time at. But don’t forget it is a part of your home, and of course, it requires your attention just like any other area. A garage in fact leaves the first good/bad impression on anyone who enters your home. Its decoration is as vital as your bedroom.

Here are the smartest ways to make the most of a garage.

Turn It Into a Craft Studio

For many of us, this will not be a suitable idea but it is wonderful if you turn the garage into a craft studio. This way, you can make the most of its space, and the impression will obviously be fair enough.

Think of Renovation

Before you get benefited from the space of the garage, it is good to think of its renovation. It is okay if you’d long ignored its decoration and have turned it into a messy part of the house. This is time you can change your mind. First of all, go through the color palettes to see which wall-paints will look fabulous, and then comes the turn of changing the odd and boring floor with newer and better one.

Remember to Look Up

Since floor space is restricted for cars, you can organize the things in the most suitable way. Keep 4-feet storage bins and other miscellaneous items close to the garage. This will automatically create a good environment. The space has to be styled superbly. This is possible when you install pendant lighting, and don’t restrict this area for your vehicle. Try to create variety by keeping some garden plants in the corners of the garage. This way, the overall environment will be so relaxing to make your moments special.

Set Up a Garden Station

Don’t you have a garden shed? Chances are that the garage area will suffer from much heat. Try your best to set up a garden station. This will prevent the garage from getting warmth due to sunlight.

Paint It a Cheerful Color

Now has come the turn of panting it with cheerful colors. This is obviously needed as your first impression is going to be last impression. Imagine if someone enters your house and sees the dirty garage. I am sure you don’t want to let it happen. Consider to have its walls painted with vibrating colors, and take good care of the garage’s cleanliness.

Don’t Forget About the Floors

Last but not the least, don’t forget about the floors. If you feel that the garage’s floor is no more shiny and has lost its charm, this is time to have a renovation. For this particular part of your home, a slippery floor of marble or tiles will be of no use. Make sure you have experimented with different marble qualities and tiles before taking the final decision. Step out of your home to wander in the marble markets, and consult the storeowners about what will suit the most to a busy garage.

Also remember that you need not to give a commercial impression to anyone who comes to your home. Just take good care of this part of your lovely house as it requires as much attention as any other portion.

Best Cheap Decorating Tricks You Must Remember

26 June 2015 Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

Whether it is a matter of decorating the homes or refurnishing our offices, it is mandatory that we make plan according to our budget. Renovation on budget is like a dream comes true. This not only has to match our pocket, but also should give our home/office a shiny and marvelous look. Here are the fun-filled and best cheap decorating tricks you must remember.

1. Stay Organized

Clear clutter and get organized. This is the very first step to achieve a beautiful home. While thinking of decoration, it is better to not rely on an interior designer until you have enough amount to spend on his/her fees. Be creative yourself and organize the things as per your daily needs.

2. Sparkle Your Home with Daily Vacuuming

Yes, it is true that daily vacuuming and washing of floors can give you home sparkling and hygienic look. I know it is not a pleasurable way of decoration, but this can certainly save you from the extra money which you are likely to spend on brand-new tiles’ floor. Why not adapt the habit of daily floor washing or carpet cleaning instead of a total-change of the floors that will cost you more than enough!

3. Get Rid of Dust

Getting rid of that film of dust coating your existing appliances and furniture is helpful to breathe new life into tired spaces. It is again a nice trick to follow. You will have not to spend some extra amount buying those new appliances and expensive furniture. Be regular in dusting the things on a daily basis, and this will save a lot of your money.

4. Get Creative Eye

Sometimes it is all enough to be productive and creative for renovating any room. But what if your creativity has gone? In such a situation, consult a friend or relative who really knows your requirements. For example, if you are confused about which color of the walls should be of your bedroom, your friend/relative can help you choose the right one. Usually for such things we hire interior designers. There is absolutely no need to pay anything to a professional decorator when a friend is just a call away.

5. Place Decorative Items at Different Places

If you have a handful of decorative items, don’t worry and don’t bring a lot more. Place all of those items randomly at different places of your home. For example, if you have ten decorative items and there are three to five rooms in total, it is better to place 1-2 in each room. If possible and your budget allows, pay much attention to placing décor items in the living room because this is the most important part of the house that will be used to entertain guests.

6. Let the Sun Shine-in

The use of fancy and costly lights has been much in trend. Let the sun shine in and avoid those expensive lighting equipment. What a wonderful idea that the sunlight will enter the rooms from windows or doors directly, making you turn-off the extra lights. In your study room, there should be enough windows to allow the sunlight to enter and make the room look bright.

By concentrating on small things, you can definitely get big, positive results. The above tips will surely help you come up with the right decision of decorating the home at cheap costs. What do you feel?

Tips for Eco-Friendly Home Environment

26 June 201509 March 2023 Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

It is like the dream of everyone to have eco-friendly homes. For this, we don’t hesitate to spend thousands of dollars. Hiring an interior designer means you have gotten freedom from the designing-related problems as he/she will manage everything. Allow them some time and give space so that their creativity results in marvelous and well-decorated homes. Once the decoration is completed and you are still not satisfied, turn your home into an eco-friendly environment. How? Here are the tips for eco-friendly home environment.

Spacious and Charming Windows

Spacious and charming windows should be a part of every room. Replace the old windows with eco-friendly versions as this has a big payout. Double and triple-pane windows insulate much better than single-pane styles. These are also energy-saving, and environment-friendly. These also play their vital role in reducing the amount UV rays entering the rooms. Installation of new windows has not any alternate if you are curious about eco-friendly environment. Spend money on brick-to-brick replacement rather than retrofitting.

Landscaping and hardscaping

Homeowners put lots of work to make the inside of their homes green, but paying attention to outside environment is also important. Corporate hardscaping features such as patio stones, and plant native plants. Maintain the beauty of your garden. Plant shady trees, shrubs, flowering plants, and water them on a regular basis. In short words I can say that both landscaping and hardscaping are must to ensure an eco-friendly environment. Strategically placed trees are responsible to provide your home with more shade, and keep the overall environment cool.

Lighting

Proper lighting plays key role in the beauty and charm of your homes. Replace traditional light bulbs with energy-efficient ones. I would like to recommend that you use LED bulbs in every room. These may be a costly option but are known for their superb characteristics such as a lifespan of 25,000 hours, so you may never have to replace them. Make sure all the rooms have proper lighting arrangement. Avoid the use of bright and irritating tube-lights. Try to keep the lights at 80% of full power for better results.

Appliances

Outdated and old appliances can leave bad impact. Why not consider to replace them with something better and amazing! It is okay if you love your old home appliances, the new ones can save your energy bills and can have much better properties to ease your lives. Start replacing the old appliances with the new products of the kitchen. Have a new dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. Then come to your bedrooms and replace the heavy, odd furniture with something lightweight and pretty design. Last but not the least, consider to replace the dining table of living area as well as the bathroom products. If this sounds like you’ll go over-budget, then the ideal option is to spend some money on used yet branded items that cost cheaper than the new ones.

In any of the above situations, you can give better look to your home. Some of these tips can be applied to offices and other areas as well. The purpose is all to give you freedom for enjoying eco-friendly environment. At the same time, you need not to cross your expenditure limits. Remember to take the right decision at the right time to avoid any kind of confusions.

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