Decorative serving ideas for the romantic Valentine’s Day dinner
Valentine’s Day serving
Rose gold
Rose gold is a current trend in classic interior design also
Heraldry
Heraldry is a historical science of coat-of-arms. The name came from the word „herald”. Heralds’ task was to identify the coats-of-arms of the participants on tournaments.
Age of living heraldry was between the 11th and the 16th century. It means the period when coats-of-arms were used indeed for identification of a person. For example, the dead were identified by the coats-of-arms on their clothes or armor after a battle. The four basic colors of heraldry are blue, green, red and black. Any other colors appeared after this time. Gold was replaced with yellow and silver was replaced with white on portrayals if there was no possibility to use the metal itself.
Parts of the whole coat-of-arms:
– Shield: its shape was different by ages and countries, mostly with a divided field, this was colored and the charge was placed here too
– Supporters: they are commonly animal figures, but human figure may also appear, standing on the two sides of the shield
– Helmet: it symbolizes the chivalric armor, it is above the shield
– Crest: it made the holder recognizable from afar in the battle, so it has a place in the coat-of-arms
– Motto: lettering/slogan is readable on a floating ribbon under the shield, the language is commonly Latin, but French is frequent also
Lion and eagle are the most favorable animal motifs. Fantasy animals (e.g. unicorn) are used just like real ones. Fleur de lis and rose lead the list of floral motifs. Moon, star and sun are common from nature motifs. The crown above the shield is always open. Multi-divided shields were created by fusions of families or the symbol of a new place was put on it after the conquest.
Heraldry is not only about the past. New coats-of-arms are created nowadays also, for example at a noble nomination. Modern shield usages, e.g. sport clubs, are originated in heraldry also.
My project 18.
Bathroom and toilette renewal using minimum tiles
Color pairs 33.
Color pairs: green-red
Thousand faces of classic style
The „classic style” terminology sometimes causes difficulties to the prospective customer, there is a situation when it directly deters him/her from using the service. This definition in public awareness is equal to beige-brown colors, huge and over-decorated furniture or heavy draperies. Classic style however has several faces and all of them can be complemented with any technical solution which provides the comfort of present times.
Historical styles definition means those trends which were specific to a certain historical era, not only in interior design but almost every aspects of life. They contain music, literature, fine arts, architecture, gardening design, fashion etc. They closely linked to each other, just like we can see in historical books. Following these, it’s not necessary to completely copy furnishing of for example a palace, for reaching the desired effect, since the scales probably are quite different now and then. It might be enough to pick two or three main features from the all and the other details should be shaped for these to get a harmonious general aspect. Some examples without limitation: ancient Roman, Renaissance, Baroque, Victorian.
Styles using special features of countries and lands can be also called classic. Commonly they evoke the chosen style with using antique objects, archaic shapes, typical colors and materials, which cannot be reflected by a modern/minimal interior (of course, there are such homes also everywhere). It’s the total effect what really matters. Some examples without limitation: Provencal, Moroccan, (any kind of) rural, seaside style.
Thematic styles, as I call, are interior design solutions which based on a theme. This can be a movie, a city or even a present popular trend. They have in common using classic tracing furniture, accessories and decoration objects, if it is possible, together with antique pieces. Colors help a lot in this case also to reach the goal. Some examples without limitation: shabby chic, steampunk, Paris, industrial style.
Modern classic style cannot be classified to the previously mentioned groups, but probably this is the most common. The bigger furniture, architectural details (mouldings, rosette, wall panel etc.), upholstery, floor coverings are all classic, but colors, accessories, decorating objects represent a more modern trend. These together make the effect sophisticated.
Don’t be afraid of the classic style term. Everybody can find the perfect one of them. Ask for help of an interior designer for implementing.
Pot plants indoor
Decoratif storage solutions for pot plants indoor keeping in winter
Overdoor
Overdoor: framed painting, bas-relief or decorative panel, that is set within the door’s ornamental mouldings and made originally for this purpose (latin = supraporta)
Curtaining of attic window
Shading is a frequent problem in attic rooms. Of course, it can be easily solved with a roll-up blind, a window film or a venetian blind, but if a classic style curtain is desired in this room also, the case is not easy at all.
The solution in the case of windows on sloped roof is putting on two curtain rods. The upper one has the same function as on a normal window. The lower has the role of holding the fabric of the curtain. The lower has to be placed under the window. Both of them should overhang the two sides of the window, just like in other rooms. In the case of a floor length curtain, the fabric simply should be put behind the lower rod. When it is pushed, the rod will hold the fabric on the sloped roof anyhow. However, in the case of a short curtain, the lower rod has to be put in the fabric, just like the upper one. One or two sided curtains can be made in both cases. Of course, the curtain can be attached to the rod in any ordinary way (rings, fabric flaps, keeper etc.).
In the case of a full width window on a vertical wall, the problem might be the lack of space above the window for the curtain rod, because of the joint of the sloped roof. It is harder if the window itself is not rectangular but follows the line of the roof. It is worth to ask for help of a professional curtain company for a beautiful work. The length of the curtain has to follow the line of the window. Two rods will be needed in this case also, but the fixing is not a free choice because of the skew, since the rings would slip off by the gravitation, for example.
If the window on the vertical part is too small, or not symmetrical in its place, a more spectacular curtain solution can improve the sight. The feeling of a bigger window can be reached by a fabric complementing the furnishing of the room and covering the whole wall, this way the detrimental wall-part can be turned to a focal point. Curtain tassels and wall hooks will be useful.
Ask for help of an interior designer for solving the curtaining of attics.
Dog houses
Classic style dog houses against cold weather
