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Accent Chairs – Go Bold
Accent Chairs – Go Bold
Accent chair – it’s purpose is in it’s name: ‘Accent’ – emphasize (a particular feature)
focus attention, draw attention to, play up
Accent chairs can be used to make a visual statement as well as rounding out the overall décor of any room, by providing extra seating or a cozy spot to curl up in with a good book.
Stylish accent chairs can come in unique shapes, such as rounded arms. Try playing with fun colours, textures or patterns on fabrics; also, a textured leather chair can make a real attention grabber. A chair that has chrome, brass, or even acrylic arms and legs can really make a bold statement as well.
Just keep in mind that, as ‘accent’ chairs, keeping them to a maximum of one or two in each space is the secret to ‘playing up’ an area without overwhelming it.
So you see, making an accent chair an integral part of your home’s décor can be fun and exciting when you GO BOLD!
Article Written By: Beatrice Espinola,
Design Consultant at Decorium on Yonge,
Beatrice@decorium.ca
Home Lighting Tips
Overhead lighting is a go-to option in many spaces, but it’s often not enough. If you omit task lighting, like floor lamps and table lamps, reading on your couch or writing at your desk could strain your eyes. And if you only install can lights in your bedroom, you won’t get the cozy quality that bedside lamps can provide.
Shadows can plague your kitchen work space. If kitchen can lights are positioned above the edge of the counter, when you stand at the counter to work, you cast a shadow exactly where you need the light. Solve this problem by installing under-cabinet lighting.
The bottom of a pendant light should be 30 to 36 inches above a kitchen island, and when you’re sitting next to a table lamp, the bottom of the shade should be at shoulder height. If the lamp is too tall, you’ll be blinded by the bulb.
Add together the room’s height and width in feet. That number, in inches, should be the approximate diameter of your chandelier. In dining rooms, you should choose a chandelier that’s one foot smaller than the table’s narrowest width. The bottom of a chandelier should be 66 inches from the floor in a dining room.
Article Written By: Mike Brown,
Design Consultant at Decorium on Supertest,
mike@decorium.ca
Warm your world – Decorating With Brass, Copper and Gold
After years and years of cold stainless steel and chrome finishes, the warm, bright and shiny shades have finally come back to life!
Gold, brass and copper are extremely hot and trendy, not only in the fashion industry, but in home decor as well.
Any room in your home will start looking warm and bright in those colors; plus it will add a little sparkle to your decor.
Gold fixtures over the dining table will enhance the ambiance leading to friendly and heartfelt conversation over the meal.
In the office, placing a brass lamp at your desk will inspire good work ethics and could even help bring wonderful and new ideas to your tasks.
Many people find that copper shades in the bedroom will calm you down and make your night more wonderful and peaceful.
There are a million and one things you can do to play with colour in your home, and lamps are just the beginning.
Rugs, toss pillows on your sofas and chairs in those colors will brighten the room and make you ready for the spring and summer days.
Ultimately what you get, is a stylish and bright home for you to enjoy; a combination you can’t beat!
Article Written By: Renata Biala,
Design Consultant at Decorium on Supertest,
renata@decorium.ca
Hot fresh Design Trends for 2017
Each new season ushers in brand new design trends to keep our lives interesting and innovative. Here are a few fresh concepts to look for in 2017.
BRIGHT GREEN
Pantone’s 2017 Colour of the Year is called “Greenery.” You’ll see this cheery shade everywhere, refreshing home décor, fashion and commercial design.
BUTTERFLIES
Butterflies are turning up in everyone’s surroundings, no longer relegated to children’s rooms. Bring one of nature’s most beautiful creations into your home!
MIXED PATTERNS
First seen last Fall at New York’s Fashion Week, and a harbinger of 2017 home décor. Mixed and mismatched patterns put your creativity on display. Don’t be afraid to mix it up!
NAVY IS THE NEW BLACK
As a bold accent or an anchor colour, navy is IN this year. Navy pairs well with any colour scheme, and won’t “shrink” a room the way black sometimes does.
RAW WHITE
For an “unearthed” handmade look, accent with chalk white or bone white. It brings out a natural and organic feeling, as opposed to the flat sterile look of solid white.
Article Written By: Leslie Frappier
Design Consultant at Decorium on Yonge,
leslie@decorium.ca
Cottage Décor
Spring is in the air and with it comes the itch to start planning your cottage décor.
Whether you like to spend your days at the cottage relaxing or entertaining, cottage décor is all about comfort and charm. Celebrate the summer with this great chance to take decorating risks by creating an eclectic look incorporating a mix of rustic new finds and some much loved nostalgic treasures.
Regardless if your style leans towards a neutral palette, delicate floral prints, or pops of colour for a bright-friendly vibe, your cottage should reflect traces of your past and be charming, comfortable and playful.
Article Written By: Beatrice Espinola
Design Consultant at Decorium on Yonge,
Beatrice@decorium.ca
Post Holiday Blues
The holidays are gone, and everyone feels a bit down and under the weather. If you’ve experienced this, you’re suffering from PHB or Post Holiday Blues.
As the leading cause of restlessness after the holidays, PHB can have a negative effect your every day happiness. Symptoms range from cranky behavior, increased stress levels, excessive face rubbing and deceleration of time.
Fortunately there is a cure! By Simply surrounding yourself with a positive ambiance, you can help reverse and prevent the effects of PHB. Here are a few tips to help get you started!
Changing or adding some new colours or small pieces to the decor of the house, can better your mood and bring excitement during winter when suffering from the Holiday blues.
The family room is a good place to start, because that’s where most people go to relax and begin to wind down.
A new colorful rug will instantly transform your place into something different and will open doors to new colors and accent pieces.
New accent pillows and throws will brighten and change the mood of a room right away, while A bright floor lamp will set the right atmosphere with the flick of a switch.
Changing up some more prevalent items will make a more noticeable difference. Maybe it is a good time to get that new coffee table you’ve been dreaming about for a long time.
You can even get a big floor vase for where the Christmas tree would normally stand, and fill it with some branches or fresh greens.
Just remember, life goes on and you can always try for a better tomorrow!
Article Written By: Alla Wolfson,
Design Consultant at Decorium on Supertest,
Alla@decorium.ca
Keeping your home warm and cozy when it’s cold outside
With colder temperatures outside we find ourselves rushing home more quickly to the comfort and warmth that awaits us. Here are a few quick ways to create your own sanctuary that will feel cozy even on the chilliest of days:
Use soft plush textures to create a cozy atmosphere. Fabrics like velvet and wool inherently have a natural warmth that will feel luxurious on a cold day. Velvet pillows are an excellent way to make you living room inviting, while faux fur items, like an ottoman, will add texture to your room.
Warm colours can be a powerful tool in creating atmosphere. Tones like pink, orange and red automatically generate a bit of heat.
Decorate your dining table with lots of candles to create the ambiance of warmth, and some literal heat!
If you live in a condo, try flipping on the fireplace channel for a great mood setting effect.
Add pictures of family and friends to bring an emotionally warm and homey feeling to the room.
Whether you’re relaxing or entertaining, these ideas will create a warm and inviting environment, year round.
Article Written By: Ellen Zworth,
Design Consultant at Decorium on Supertest,
Ellen@decorium.ca
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