Using Plants for Color
Flowering plants are available in almost ever color, but not throughout the year. The closest exception is the African violet; it blooms almost year-round, is easy to care for, and fits in many decorative schemes. If violet, pink, blue, or white flowers will fit into your overall scheme, the African violet is often a good … Continue reading
Creating Interiors with an Analogous Color Scheme
Two or three colors that are near each other on the color circle, such as yellow, yellow-orange, and orange, are called analogous, or related, colors. They are considered related because they all contain the same color (yellow in this case). The first color, yellow is primary. Orange (a secondary color) is consists of yellow and … Continue reading
Special Plants Effects Grouping
Sometimes outstanding effects can be created by combining several plants for impact. There are several points to be considered in planning plant groupings. First, allow must sufficient room so the plants will not appear crowded. Also, there should be adequate visual space surrounding the grouping so the plants will stand out. Second, background must be … Continue reading
Home Accessorizing From Scratch
Choosing accessories in decorating a room from scratch can be a delightful challenge because it has no basis on which to build. Given this opportunity there are a few ways to proceed. If there is no focal point in the room let the major accessories serve that purpose. Then build the color and other decorating … Continue reading
Planning a Monochromatic Scheme
A monochromatic scheme involves the use of only one basic color with its many values and intensities. For example, you might use the color green as the bases for your color scheme. The carpeting might be a muted medium green, the walls a very pale green, and the sofa a lighter value of green than … Continue reading
Plants for Design Effects
Sometimes the most effective accessory you can choose is a plant, an accessory that stands on its own as a design element whether it is large or small. A single plant for design effect should have definite style. Unlike filler plants those used as design elements should stand out enough to hold their own as … Continue reading
Home Decor Functional Accessories
In every interior there are usually a number of functional accessories needed. The job is to plan for and include all such items needs to place them well and see that they fit in with the general decor. You can begin your plans for incorporating essential accessories. Then you will need to determine where … Continue reading
2014 Philippines International Furniture Show
Cebu, Pampanga, and Manila – United at the Philippines International Furniture Show The Philippines International Furniture Show (PIFS) will take place on March 14 – 17 at SMX Convention Center, Manila. This is without question the most important event for the furniture industry in the country. It is where established and internationally recognized Filipino designers … Continue reading
More than a Rainbow
In interior decorating there is a treasure chest full of colors. Far more than you see in a rainbow. How is that possible? Haven’t we been taught since childhood that every color of the rainbow represents all the colors there are in the world? Rainbow colors do represent the primary colors – red, yellow, and … Continue reading
Living Greenery can add Liveliness to a Dull Interior
Plants are a decorator’s most useful accessory. They can add light and liveliness to a dull interior. Or tone down a bright one. They can be soft and gentle. Or bold and dramatic. Living greenery can add finishing touches to the perfect floor plan. Or take the place of furnishings not yet purchased. Plants can … Continue reading
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