Color pairs: purple-yellow
Color pairs 34.
Butter dishes
Not ordinary but fitting in classic styles butter dishes
Choosing pictures
Decoration is the next thing after renovating/transforming our home, which is probably the most exciting part of the procedure. Still many people stuck here. Maybe decorating the walls intrigues the most: what kind of pictures should be put on? What should be the color, size, subject etc. of them? They are uncertain if the old pictures fit to the new look and if not, what should be purchased instead?
Maybe the most important thing is that pictures can be placed not only in rooms or corridors but also in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and even the toilet. These can be considered as rooms as well, of course keeping their practicality in scope. They will be more inviting and will fit more to the rest of the home.
Placing the existing pictures can be a bit harder, since they have to be integrated in a surrounding even in different style. Changing them is frequently not possible because of their theoretical or real value. Reframing them could improve the situation a lot. We can establish a connection between the picture and its environment by this. Basically, the frame should fit to the picture not to the surroundings, however in this case the latter can be concerned also. For those who like eclecticism, it’s not a problem to place a totally different picture in a given style.
Firstly, the total size should be defined when choosing new pictures, namely they should be measured with frame and matboard. Cutting newspaper to rectangular or square pieces is helpful to see if the size fits for the given place, if it fills the space nicely. If you wish to place more pictures organized in a shape, try the shape on the floor first and after this, take the newspapers to the wall for testing the final order. If unique paintings are liked to be purchased, first check with this method if they fit in the place, since in this case the size is totally determined.
Defining the subject can create further problems. Many people think that only pictures of seaside should be applied in bathrooms, pictures of foods to the kitchen and drawings to children’s room. But there is no such a rule. However, it’s practical to keep the basics of Feng Shui. For example, a ship tumbling on the stormy ocean is not exactly the best choice of subject for a bedroom…
Owners manage colors much better. The new picture should be fit to either the color theme of the whole home or be a part of the additional pop-colors. The sight can be made more accented with proper lighting. Sometimes in the designing phase the interior designer has to start with the color and subject of a given picture. In this case, the picture will harmonize with the implemented interior, of course.
Ask for help of an interior designer for choosing and placing the best pictures for your home.
Tents indoor
Tent in kids room – superlative cosyness
Valentine’s Day wrapping
DIY present wrapping ideas for Valentine’s Day
Mercury glass
The so called „silver plated” glass (mercury glass) was very popular in the 19th century, it was developed in Germany at the beginning of the century. It was purchased instead of real silver, because of its silvery shine by those who couldn’t afford the real ones.
In spite of its name, it doesn’t contain any pure silver or mercury. Double layered object was blown of glass and silver nitrate was injected through a small hole between the layers, then the hole was closed. For example, candle holders, doorknobs, jugs, goblets and vases were made this method. They soon became popular in England, France and in the USA also. After a short break, it became fashionable again around 1900 thanks to the Christmas ornaments and faux fruits made of it. Even colored variations appeared in the 20th century.
Collectors are still looking for original pieces. If the air gets in between the two layers, the silvery coating oxidizes and becomes freckled. In order to prevent this, the original seal (lead or wax) on the hole shouldn’t be harmed.
We can make silvered glass replica DIY. Fill a spray with water and vinegar in 1:1. Spray the desired object with „mirror” paint. Let it dry for one or two minutes, then spray the surface with the vinegar mix. Push it around with a paper towel. This not only soaks up the surplus but the desired cracked mirror effect is created this way too. Let it dry completely.
These decorating objects fit very well to the elegant and country classic styles also. In case of uncertainty, ask for help of an interior designer for the decoration.
Valentine’s Day serving
Decorative serving ideas for the romantic Valentine’s Day dinner
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
