Belfast or butler’s sink: comfortable, elegant, fit to every style
Belfast sink
Thomas Kinkade 2.
Selection of Thomas Kinkade’s summer landscapes
Historical colors
In the case of a low-budget renovation, where only a wall painting is possible, or wallpapering, maybe changing one or two furniture, colors have more important role. Their power is frequently underestimated, some people are afraid of them also. They are afraid that a stronger color might be boring soon, so they decide to choose white or pastel shades. The desired style is tried to be reached by excessive amount of decorating objects.
It is quite easy with classic historical styles. Every era had characteristic color hues which determined the mood of interiors of that time. Of course, all the colors of the rainbow were used then also, though there was always a shade of color which was among the most popular in its era. If these colors are used during renovating, a success can be reached with less effort. Although the mixed paint by a color code is more expensive than the ready-made versions, it is worth to spend it for the effect. In the case of wallpaper, pattern can be so important too.
Some extracted examples: using of ebony black, gold and golden yellow was typify Empire style. Vine red, olive green and warm dark browns were common in Victorian style interiors. We associate to bubble gum pink, butter yellow and light turquoise blue from the 50s. Edwardian style is characterized by magnolia, bluish grey and off-white.
Don’t afraid of color painting the ceiling, doors and windows or even moldings, beside the walls. Draw inspiration from the pictures of interiors of the given era. Surviving buildings are commonly restored with using historically accurate colors, so we can see the total effect. Let’s be daring because painting is the easiest and cheapest way of makeover, so even if we make a mistake, it is remediable easily.
Ask for help of a color adviser/interior designer if you have doubts about the proper color-usage.
Garden gates
At the front of a good garden gate we feel entering to a dreamworld. Even if it is our own vegetable garden gate.
Dog/cat door
Provide the free bustling in and out to the garden for our pets
Royal Warrant
Royal Warrant title could be gained by companies or persons in Great Britain who supply the Queen, the Prince of Edinburgh or the Prince of Wales with their products/services for at least five years. All the three can honor only one supplier in a certain field, but the same firm can be honored by all the three at the same time.
The owner of the Royal Warrant has to comply with very strict rules. In return, it gets the permission to use the royal coat of arms of the donator on its website, printed materials and advertisements. The title is valid for five years, then it is being reviewed. If the quality or the supply is not appropriate anymore, the title is revoked. This review is done automatically if the supplier dies, gives up the business, goes bankrupt or the firm is sold. The procedure to be followed is defined for every case to keep assuredly the expected high quality.
Privileges and titles were given to royal suppliers already since the middle ages. The relationship between the royal house and the suppliers had been regulated during several hundred years and the related affairs were assigned to an organization. Nowadays there are only British firms – except for a very few – on the list of Royal Warrants from all fields of life, also from the industries connected with interior design, like fabric, paint, wallpaper and furniture manufacturing. Presently there are ca. 800 firms like this. Some of them got and kept the Royal Warrant title for more than a hundred years. Royal Warrant Holders Association works since 1840 which as a controlling institution takes care of compliance for quality requirements and provides the communication between its members and the various departments of the Royal House. The Association also checks that the royal titles are used by only the authorized ones complying to the rules.
Of course, the products of these companies are available for anyone. Their advantage is that the customer can be sure about being served by a reliable company at high quality.
Color pairs 6.
Color pairs: blue-green
Door wreaths 4.
Summer door decors – even DIY
Bed frame
When choosing a bed, we focus on comfortability and a proper position for our spine. These aspects are regarding only the mat. But how to find the optimal frame, that will hold the mat? Basically, there are two materials used for bed frames: metal and wood. Both fits to classic interiors, so the colour, form, measure and style will determine the choice.
First we have to find out, weather we would like footboard or not, if yes, how tall? Headboard will be fixed to the wall or it will be the part of the frame? How high would be the top of the mat from the ground level? Should the frame have feet or not? Do we need bed storage?
The real traditional versions of metal bed frames are made of copper, with high head- and footboard. Wroughed iron frames are usually painted. Black versions fit well in Mediterranean environments, while white and pastel versions can be characteristic elements of shabby chic and country styles.
Most spectacular examples of the wooden frames are four-poster beds. They provide romantic and elegant feeling to the room. They are space consuming, in addition to, we have to be aware the ceiling height. Wooden frames can be stained, lacquered or painted depending to the style applied. Each has its own charm.
We can buy totally upholstered frame too. Using the colour of the textile, we can reach harmony or even define a focus point in the interior. The upholstering should be easy to clean. Its main advantage the softness, so we will not hit our feet if we have to pass close to it.
When buying a mat, we have to test the samples in the shop. For choosing a bed frame, ask for the help of an interior designer or style advisor.
Ship as home
Comfortable ship apartments in classic style
