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6 Things We Love about Well-Furnished Homes

21 June 2015 Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

It is the desire of every one to live in a house that is furnished in dreamy and stylish way. Our confidence is doubled when we step out of the house to buy some home decoration items. To make a complete home, the role of a nosy mother, high-strung husband, and busybody neighbors, as well as naughty children cannot be ignored.

Here are 6 things we love about well-furnished homes.

1. The lovely eat-in kitchen

While decorating the house, how can we forget to give our kitchen an extraordinary look! From its wall-color to the utensils and stove we use, everything needs to be just perfect. This is ideal if you make your kitchen an eat-in place. This idea goes well for those who don’t have a separate dining area in their homes.

2. The adorable exteriors

Both interior and exterior of the home has to make adorable. You only get fleeting glimpse of the Tudor-style homes, but it is definitely possible to have a similar residential building. For this, your exteriors should have lawn or garden with lots of flowers and tall trees. Take care of the garden and keep the plants clean for better impression.

3. Well-equipped Bathroom

Does your bathroom has a lavish bathtub and other things? If you forgot about it then this is time to prepare a plan. A well-equipped bathroom is must to have in a luxury and lavish home. It is good if you can place a little cupboard behind the bathroom mirror, in which you may keep your shaving box, hair comb, soaps, shampoos, and other similar products that are often needed to be used while we are in bathroom.

4. A separate study room

If possible and have enough area, a separate study room is ideal for your children. Decorate it with a medium-sized cupboard in which you can place books, novels, journals, and other reading materials. Ask your children to keep their books, stationary and school bags in this cupboard. Proper cleanliness of this part of the house is mandatory because this is where you will step in to spend some spare time during weekends.

5. The living room fireplace

This is an idea for those who live in cold areas. A fireplace has to be a part of your living room. Imagine the time you are enjoying coffee with cupcakes in this particular area and the fire is burning, giving you so much comfort. I am sure this is what many of us dreams of.

6. The grand staircase

It should act like the centerpiece of the home. If your stairs are spacious enough, keep some indoor plants on their sides. I recommend to bring home the artificial flowers so that you don’t need to worry of the plants to get dried. The grand staircase is usually a part of bigger bungalows but you can have it in your home as well.

We all dream of luxurious and beautiful homes, but this dream certainly costs some money. If you have made your mind that you WANT to have a home which is well-decorated and well-furnished, then don’t hesitate to hire an interior designer for better outlook and wonderful results of the home design.

5 Things You Need to Remember While Arranging a Party at Home

19 June 2015 Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

It is always exciting to arrange parties at home. This is the chance we can get closer to our relatives, family members and friends, enjoying each other’s company to much extent. If you have just shifted the house, obviously you will first renovate and it and will pay attention to its interior decoration before throwing a party.

Here are the 5 things you need to remember while arranging a party at home.

1. Decorate the Living Area or Garden to Entertain the Guests

It is good to decorate your living area or garden to entertain the guests. Once they arrive, bring them directly to the venue instead of your bedroom or another place of the house. This is good because they will be able to see how creatively you have decorated the venue and if decoration of some other part of the house is skipped, they will never be able to notice it.

2. Start Serving the Guests with Soft Drinks and Champions

Not every one of us drinks. Usually the girls avoid to try champions so you need to keep both soft drinks and champions to serve the guests. Make sure these items are brought to home in excess. If the weather is somewhat hot, the guests will obviously take more than two three glasses each, and for this there has to be plenty.

3. Learn to be a True Host

A true host is the one who is able to entertain the guests from start to end effectively. If the last year’s party had not been so good, then learn from your mistakes and make sure this party becomes memorable for everyone. You need not only to remain available to serve the guests with desired drinks and eatables, but also look presentable, active, and happy. Give an impression that you are more than joyful because of their arrival. This will surely double the happiness of the party.

4. Don’t Stick with Fewer Guests

You have called them here and now it is your responsibility to entertain and treat all of them nicely. Don’t stock with a fewer guests. It is okay if the children are spending time with their friends and the teens are enjoying the company of their age-group companions, you cannot do so. It is must to remember that every guest who has come to attend your party is busy, be thankful to them to have spared time for making your moments special. Spend some time with every family and don’t forget to click the lovely moments with the camera eye.

5. Come up With Perfect Schedule

You know well the schedule and work routines of your friends and relatives. It will be great if the party is arranged during weekends so that everyone remains available and has not to say ‘Sorry’ but being absent due to busy schedule. Manage the things in accordance with the party date.

It is not necessary that everyone will bring a costly gift. What should matter for you is the presence of companions, not the gifts they may or may not bring. In other words I can say that expect least and invest more so that everyone takes you as the best host!

Decor Tips to Change the Look of Your Rental Apartment

18 June 201509 December 2021 Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

It is okay if you are living in a rental apartment, its decoration still matters a lot. Renting instead of owning definitely has its perks such as you get flexibility to change up your location anytime during the month, and you don’t need to worry about property tax and home repair plans etc. You will definitely be able to save enough money to renovate and decorate the rental apartment in a better way.

Set your friendly budget for this purpose, and remember these decor tips to change the look of your rental apartment. If you are like me and looking for apartments for rent near miramar beach fl, consider choosing something with a blank canvas so that you can easily decorate it and give it your own style!

1. Add Curtains to Windows

Obviously, you are to add curtains to the windows to make them look beautiful. In each room of the rental apartment, the windows should be covered with appealing and bright-looking curtains. The purpose of adding curtains is not only to beautify the room but also these ensure your privacy to much extent. Don’t hide the curtains behind the doors, but allow them to appear prominently for better impression.

2. Try Removable Wallpaper

Removable wallpapers have a lot of benefits, one of them is that these cost little and can be changed any time during the year. Invest your money on removable and price-friendly wallpapers, and forget about the wall-paints or finishes that cost high. When you will step out of the house to buy such wallpapers, trust me you are not going to be short of varieties, styles, and colors. Be assured your chosen wallpapers are of high quality and long-lasting.

3. Turn Bookshelves into Focal Points

Whether your plan is to add patterned paper to the shelf backings, or to keep your books organized in a creative way, furniture plays vital role. The customized bookshelves leave good impression and come up your expectations. Turn bookshelves into focal points with the help of gaily-colored paints. Also remember that these should be the area that catches our attention the very first time we enter the room. To make it possible, it is better to decorate them from outside in a highly impressive way. At the same time, the inside of the bookshelf should not be bulked with so many unnecessary things that may peep through the glass, giving a bad look.

4. Try Some Window Boxes

To make the rental apartment look like your own, well-furnished home, try a few window boxes. Bring home indoor plants to keep in the open spaces. This will give an edge to the overall charm and beauty of the living area.

5. Get Creative with Storage

There are chances that you will not have enough space in your apartment, but this is nothing to worry about. You can have some storage by getting creative. Throw out the things which you don’t need in your apartment and are absolutely unnecessary. Also don’t have things like bar carts, rolling kitchen islands and ottomans with hidden compartments, because all of these take enough space unnecessarily.

To double your innovation of the apartment, put up colorful memo boards to your entryway, or keep a rug that can fit your budget conveniently. Each and every part of the apartment needs your attention because here you cannot afford ignoring the necessary things and cannot highlight what is useless for the family members.

Most Popular Summer Garden Ideas: Choosing The Best Plants

17 June 2015 Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

When it comes for us to decide how to decorate our gardens, we take no risk to choose the beautiful decorative plants. During the summer season, you are better to assemble flowers and shrubs in a way that they give attractive and charming look to your gardens. For example, if you don’t like species that require a lot of shade and moisture, give preference to the ones which can grow well in intense climate and under the sunlight.

If you have just started thinking how to decorate your garden summers, speak to a gardener or a nursery owner about the most suitable plants.

Plants of Tomatoes

Tomatoes certainly give a wonderful and remarkable look to your gardens. Bring home plants of tomatoes as these can grow nicely even when the temperature is 50 degrees C. Tomatoes thrive with six to eight hours of full sunlight, so it is better to not plant them in heavy rainfall climate. The tomato plants will add beauty to your garden. Of course, when the tomatoes ripe you can use them as a meal. Allow to grow to a maximum length and keep on cutting the harsh and dead bushes to create freshness.

Witch Hazel

The American species of witch hazel are good to use during the months of November and December. On the other hand, the Asian species of this plant bloom during January and February. Witch hazel is drought tolerant, so this will be ideal to have in your garden when the climate is too hot and there is no rainfall. This plant not only looks beautiful but also gives you cool and calm shade in the hot sunny days. It is hardy against disease and insects. Once plants bloom, you can see vibrating colors and fragrance added to your lovely garden.

Okra Plants

The okra plants thrive in hot weather with great ease. As a tradition, these plants are a part of many Asian and Australian gardens. It is a delicious southern vegetable plant that gives cooling effects in the warm areas. Just like tomatoes, start okra plants indoor and then transplant them outside during the summer season. The best time for these plants to grow is the end of June till August. Treat the roots gently and carefully when you decide to replant them. Pick off the okra pods the time when their length is over four inches, otherwise they are likely to become too mature and weak.

Autumn and Winter Squash

If you want squash varieties to give your garden color and appealing look, then there are multiple varieties to consider such as acorn, bananas, butternuts, buttercup, carnival, gold nuggets, pumpkins, and turban etc. All of these squash types need fun sun and dry environment as well as well-drained soil for proper growth. Their vines require lots of room because they can grow up to a length of 5-10 square feet.

Ninebark

Ninebark is an easy to grow shrub that needs to be handles with keen attention and great care. Due to its vast array of colors, this will add nice look to your garden. It requires little maintenance, but be aware powdery mildew that comes from peeling bark during the winter season.

All of these plants are suitable for summer season, with some nice to grow in winters. You need not to spend a fortune to give your gardens exceptional look. What your plants need is regular maintenance and proper watering.

5 Ways You Are Ruining Your Wood Floors

16 June 2015 Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

It is really difficult to keep the wood floors’ shine maintained years after years. For the parents with so many naughty kids, the wood floors can be a hectic thing regardless of the fact that they give timeless beauty and charm to your home.

Here are the 5 ways you are ruining your wood floors and need to take measure immediately before your wood floors completely destroy.

1. Walk around in stilettos

Walking around in stilettos can destroy your wood floor. Those who are habitual of wearing heavyweight shoes and walk on the floor without any worry should be informed that your shoes can be the reason the wood floor is broken. The females and males should wear comfortable casual footwear in the house. Neither high heels are good nor the jogging shoes on softwoods.

2. Not guarding floors from your chairs

Do you guard floors from your chairs? Usually it happens that we keep on bringing the chairs from one area to another for sitting purposes. On rolling the heavy chairs, the wood of the floor can be broken. Make sure for such parts of the house, you have brought plastic chair and lightweight furniture. It is good to spread foam or plastic sheets everywhere on the floor so that you don’t need to keep chairs or tables.

3. Not careful when applying stain and finishes

We often don’t care about the beauty and charm of our wood floor while applying stains and finishes. Careless use of aniline dyes or pigmented stains can result in broken or destroyed wood floors. These are usually the cheap, tacky, glossy items that are purposed to give shine to our wood. We tend to use boar varnish or super-strong sealants for cleaning purposes—all of which can damage the wood floors if not used carefully.

4. Skip weekly maintenance

Do you really do so? Skipping weekly maintenance can result drastically. It is true that mineral oil hides some scratches and a rag dipped in alcohol draws our moisture if you are having patches of cloudiness on your wood floor. The best and must remember thing is NEVER skip weekly maintenance. Whether you do floor polishing yourself or hire an expert for this, in either of the ways weekly or monthly maintenance can save your wood floors from getting damaged.

5. Not properly protecting the floors from houseplants

Indoor plants are a way to decorate the house and make the internal environment peaceful and calm. At the same time, these can be a reason to damage your wood floor. Are you not properly protecting the wood floor from houseplants? It is good to not keep heavyweight or very tall plants on the wood floor. You can place a trivet under the saucer, so cool and fresh air is provided.

Some other must remember things are don’t overreact to leak damage, and don’t use sand imperfections to cover up the holes. The beauty of your house can only be maintained if you take very special care of the wood floor. And if you feel this is something impossible for you, have tiled-floors or marble-floors which need lesser attention and care.