Eau de Nil (water of the Nile) is a cool, light bluish-green hue with a little tan undertone. It was popular in the middle of the 1800s when Europe was Egypt-obsessed but much more subdued colors were desired after Empire style. It complements very well the palette of light neutrals (e.g. creme, off-white, light beige, sand) but even looks good on big surfaces.
Well-placed, decorative antique ornaments always lift the shine of an interior
From the original plastic wrapping, put the purchased goods in a decorative container which also looks good on a shelf (and preferably not plastic)
IP (Ingress Protection) code is an international code for classifiying protection of electrical appliances. The electrical enclosures are protected against mechanical contact and water dependending on their purpose an nature of use. The level of protection is marked by the two numbers after IP code:
Solid particle protection
0 none
1 against solid particles larger than 50 mm
2 against solid particles larger than 12 mm
3 against solid particles larger than 2,5 mm
4 against solid particles larger than 1 mm
5 against Ingress of dust with no harmful effect
6 complete protection against dust
Liquid ingress protection
0 none
1 against dripping water (vertically falling drops)
2 against dripping water when tilted at 15°
3 against spraying water at any angle up to 60°
4 against splashing water from any direction
5 against low pressure water jets
6 against powerful water jets and short term of immersion in water
7 against immersion in water up to 30 minutes
8 can be used continuous immersion in water
The three most common codes in interior design:
IP20 – simple interior lamps
IP44 – lamps can be placed in bathrooms (outside of shower cabin and bath!)
IP68 – lighting can be placed in swimming pools
Terracotta color was named after pottery made of clay (terra cotta = baked clay). It is based on orange which contains a pintch of brown, this way it looses strength and becomes a more subdued earth color. It is warm and close to nature, its friendly effect makes the space cozy.
Black accessories for Black Friday
Driftwood is wood that has been soaked by natural waters (river, sea, lake etc.), than washed onto a shore by the action of waves or a storm and dried up there. Its raw and natural beauty can be the ornament of an interior.
The invention of Delft pottery in the mid-1600s was a response to the popularity of Chinese porcelain products imported by the Dutch East India Company. The tin-glazed earthenware was a cheaper alternative of the expensive import goods. In the 1640s the Delft potters started to use personal monograms and factory marks, and the tiles became works of art this way.
The white glazing imitated well the whiteness of porcelain. The hand painted pattern has mostly a wonderful shade of blue, but brown is also frequent. Delft products first copied the patterns of Chinese imports, but later motifs of Dutch life appeared, for example tulip, windmill, sailing ship and farming scenes. The pattern featured a merman wearing a top hat is produced since 1650 until today! Large patterns consisting of several pieces are preferred also, mostly as kitchen backsplash.
As wealth spread in the mid-class, tiles were more and more popular in homes. Most of them were around fireplaces and in kitchens because they could be easily cleaned. Delft tiles reached other countries in Europe also. In England, the new technique of transfer printing allowed for Delft-style tiles to be mass produced.
Some Dutch company manufacture these products by the original methods, this way they can be ordered newly, not just antique pieces are left. Really spectacular focal points can be created by using them, almost in any room. Ask for help of an interior designer for this.
Colored sanitary in classic style
Wallpaper in the bathroom? Yes!
