Silverware

Sep14

In old times, silver tableware, serving dishes, candle holders and decoration objects couldn’t be missing from the household of the nobles. Nowadays many people still own some inherited pieces which are taken out from the dresser only at special events. The silver’s cold, subtile shine (compared to gold) provides more sophisticated, luxurious atmosphere to the table or our complete home.
Frequent usage keeps clean the silver objects, but after a longer storage they might become black. Various chemicals can be bought for cleaning silver (e.g. Sydol) but we can solve the problem with homemade practices also. The combination of kitchen foil-cooking soda-salt-warm water is the most common method. As far as possible, do not scrub the surface, rather soak the object in the liquid. Don’t put them into the dishwasher!
We can look after the authenticity of the inherited silverware by the hallmark. Most of the silver objects were signed, referring to the year, company and place of production, commonly in a less visible part, e.g. inner side of the foot.
Alfenide was a prevalent material in Hungary which was used instead of silver because its production was much cheaper. This is an alloy of nickel, copper and zinc which gives a well-workable material – then the end product was coated with silver. In this case scouring powder shouldn’t be used for cleaning because it scrubs the surface.
Ask for advice of a professional for buying antique silverware or evaluating your own collection. An interior designer can help you with arranging decoratively the silver ornaments and planning a really festive table set.

Knitted accessories

Sep12

Accessories made of knitted materials are perfect autumn decorations

Door keys

Sep9

You got a wantless key for your brand new door or wardrobe? Made a qualitative copy matching for classic style instead of it.

My project 4.

Sep4

Recently finished: part of a romantic bedroom (with antique lace bedspread)

Table centerpiece 2.

Sep2

Autumn table centerpiece ideas

Summer trip memories

Aug31

Both kids and adults gather many memories during summer trips. There are piles of seashells, pebbles, postcards, maps and other whatnots at home by the end of August. Here are some ideas for displaying the various collections at a decorative way, not to store them only in a box at the bottom of the wardrobe.
The objects belonging to the same trip can be placed in a glass topped wooden box, just like creating a landscape. This can be put on the windowsill or desk but can be hung on the wall also. Write the date and place on the frame to remember it later.
Using a jar is a similar solution. Let’s choose a translucent one without color for making all the small objects well visible. The lid can be painted to any color if we don’t like the original one. Label it with marking the place and date. They will look good on the shelf or on the mantelpiece.
We can group similar objects also independently from the trips. Postcards can be put in a folder but if we would like to see them every day, then rather make them the part of the decoration. Cord, thin wire or color ribbon should be tensed for example above the headboard, maybe under a shelf or on the curtain rod and postcards, photos, napkins or tickets can be fixed on it by clips. An ordinary, framed cork board can be also used, this can be easily made unique by painting. Cards should be pinned on it.
Coffee table or night stand can be purchased or made DIY which has small boxes under the glass top. Small memories should be put in these: minerals, star fish, tiny copies of famous buildings etc. They can be changed to the memories of the new experiences in next year.
Ask for help of an interior designer for decorative displaying of similar collections fit for the interior.

My project 3.

Aug28

Three montages – three projects:
1. Apartment of a father and son in Budapest
2. Silent shelter of a business woman
3. Kitchen in a bachelor flat

Brick wall inside

Aug26

The bare brick wall perfectly fits to classic styles

Study nook

Aug24

September is the beginning of school for every student of any age. It’s practical to create the study nook in time just like to purchase the required tools.
The two of the most important furniture are the desk and the chair. Adult size furniture should be bought for a school-beginner six-years-old kid also, since we have to plan for a long term. The comfortable height of a desk is between 70 and 73 cm. Make sure that it is stable and there is enough free space on the top of the desk for learning – this means at least 55-60 cm depth. If there is superstructure, its size should be added to the depth. The top of the desk shouldn’t be transparent because it disturbs the concentration. Since nowadays the computer is an integral part of learning, in the case of a desk PC there should be separated place for the computer, the monitor and the keyboard also.
The desk should be placed to get proper natural lighting, namely near the window, perpendicular to it as far as possible, for the outer world doesn’t attract the student’s eyes. Table lamp is an essential accessory. As to the lighting, it has to be considered that the light should arrive from the left in the case of a right-handed and from the right in the case of a left-handed pupil.
The ideal work chair is height-adjustable, both the seat and the back is upholstered, it has arms and castors as far as possible for it being comfortable and ergonomic as much as it can be.
The study area needs a cabinet with shelves and storage with drawers for writing materials and other tools. If the room has wooden floor, a smaller carpet should be placed under the chair because it provides more comfortable feeling for the feet.
Ask for help of an interior designer for creating a beautiful, comfortable and functional study nook.