How to Make Your Small Bedroom Feel Larger

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Small Bedrooms Don’t Equal Small Furniture:

One of the biggest mistakes that most people make when decorating small rooms is to clutter it with lots of small pieces. By filling a small room with lots of tiny side tables, skinny little lamps, and small dressers – you are creating a room that feels crowded and even smaller than before.  A small room of any kind needs one or two large pieces of furniture that act as a focal point and make the room actually feel larger! A large armoire is one of the best furniture items to add to your small bedroom space; they give you tons of storage and their height and size draws the eye in and up, making the space feel large.

A small bedroom needs plenty of colors:

Color is your friend no matter how small or large the room is.  The key essential to keep in mind when choosing a color for a small room is to keep your color choices down to one or two main colors for the room – you can’t have a rainbow of colors in a small room without overwhelming the eye. The good news is that you can choose whatever color your heart desires! Choose that vibrant blue or red paint; coat every wall and piece of trim in the color (or two hues of the same color) to make a serene room that your eyes float over. Bright red walls with white trim can be pretty but is better left to larger rooms as it causes a disjointing and makes a room visually smaller.

Try these 4 Easy Decorating Ideas for your Small Apartment too!

Small Bedroom seating is still important:

No matter how small, every bedroom should have a nook carved out for reading or relaxing. Add a slipper chair, a reading lamp, and bookcase to create a cozy retreat within your room.

Hopefully, this opens up new possibilities for decorating your small bedroom.  Here’s one more tip: a large, fabric tufted headboard covered in similar hues as the paint color, adds a nice finishing touch to the retreat of your dreams. Happy dreaming!

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Our Favorite Fall Table Decorations this Season

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Fall Table Decorations Natural Elements

Use nature as your guide. Nature has always been an inspiration to the creative world and that is no exception to this craft. Look around, take some gum, maple leaves, pine cones, sunflowers, or various mixtures of the plants and place them as the base of the centerpiece. Next, find vegetables or large seeds and place them on top of the plants then add another layer of plants, to help hold up some of the other items. The Natural Fall centerpiece idea can be used in many forms as long as nature is the main focus, the sky’s the limit.

Thanksgiving Centerpieces for your Fall Table Decorations

Have you ever thought of having your Fall centerpiece act as a display? That’s right. Gather together a few items such as feathers, pine cones, or even candles and place them on a small stand then place a glass over them. Glass over anything automatically gives a sense of something special and important. If the Glass Covered Centerpiece is the look that you would like for your centerpiece then go for it.

Fall Table Decorations with Candles

Speak of using candles…Candles are soft and warm décor that add this and more to any tablescape. Add with this centerpiece you will be able to add flair and scent to the room as well. You can make the Fall Candle Centerpiece by purchasing different sized round candles, they don’t have to be scented, and tie cinnamon sticks to the candles with twine or ribbon. You can also use coffee beans in small glasses with some tea light, when you light the candles there will be an aroma of cinnamon and coffee.

DIY Fall Decor Using Traditional Sets

Maybe you prefer to have a Traditional Fall Centerpiece on your table top. If that’s the case then take an over-sized cornucopia or pumpkin and stuff them with your favorite autumn floral arrangements, fruits, potpourri and or vegetables. With this idea, you will be able to add fresh color and aromas to space. And if you do decide on using a pumpkin, then purchase smaller pumpkins to go around them.

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Centerpieces are such works of art, that can usher in the Fall season to your home. The best thing about Fall centerpieces is that it doesn’t take much to make them and the end results are most rewarding. So get up, get inspired and create. Also, Stagetecture readers do you have a Fall centerpiece ideas that you would like to share?

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Summer Colors – How To Use Pastels Beautifully

Solid Pastels

The evergreen, unostentatious solid tones of pastels provide a clean slate for you to paint your ideas on. Solid pastels look very debonair when used as wall backdrops, kitchen themes or when used to adorn old furniture lending a feel of country vintage. Apart from creating a pleasant and cheerful ambience, solid tones give you an opportunity to experiment with bold colors in the forefront.

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Pleasing Stripes

Stripes have never gone out of fashion and look very smart when used in pastel tones as wall papers, floor coverings, cushion covers, pillow cases etc. Engendering a high-class, sophisticated look to your space, stripes also add a sense of calm and repose when used in shades of pastels. With an additional layer of solid toned furniture or an elegant indoor plant, strips result in binding up your space and enhancing your summer decor.

The crisp, invigorating  Zig-Zag or Chevron is a pattern that blends flawlessly with both traditional and contemporary decors. When used in shades of pastels, Zig Zag adds an interesting zing , in addition to lending  energy, life and excitement to your summer decor. The classic herringbone patterns looks breathtaking when used in rugs, cushion covers, throws and wall murals too. After all, the staining draining outdoor environs need to be forgotten sometimes.

Gorgeous Diamonds

Pastels echoed as diamonds suggest subtle movement, revitalizing energy, and action, all much in demand during the searing hot summers. When used as indoor and outdoor rugs, bedspreads, upholstery and wall decor, diamonds tend to revitalize your space with vigor, motion and activity. Pastels expressed as diamonds tend to maintain the interest of an onlooker, in your summer decor.

Splendid Florals

What is more refreshing than fresh summer blooms! Bringing the flowers into the interiors of your home in the form of floral patterns bedecking your wallpapers, living room upholstery, bedroom linen, bed headboards, drapery etc can result in a space that is fresh, crisp and revitalizing.

Traditional Motifs

An interior decor is so incomplete without a dash of traditional motifs and motifs expressed in pastels enliven the decor in a very pleasing way. Motifs like Paisley pattern, Pointed star, Victorian symbols and African patterns expressed in soft tones of blues, greens, pinks and purples and add interest to your space and make your summer decor as pretty as a picture.

All these patterns, both simple and intricate are an interesting way to express the colors of summers. In addition to the refreshing, pleasing and soothing qualities of the pastels hues themselves, these patterns add the necessary qualities of vigor, movement and activity to pull you up from the energy draining summer heat. Go adorn your homes in pastels this summer. For more summer colors ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

Home Round Up Ideas: Our Favorite DIY Holiday Decor

1. Homemade DIY Citrus Fruits Wreath

Let’s begin with the front of the home shall we? They say that the exterior of the home is the first and last thing people will see, and with that being said this holiday decoration will definitely fit the bill.  For this piece of decor you are going to a classic and add a little twist to it.  The homemade DIY citrus fruit wreath will give an appealing, refreshing look and fragrance as your company comes to visit.  It’s up to you on what fruits you would like to use like bright oranges, vibrant lime greens and lemon yellows to help wake up the appearance of your door.

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1. DIY Christmas Card Tree

How many of us have dozens upon dozens of holiday cards that just pile up on us? Well how about turning those cards into some unique holiday décor. Christmas card tree to be exact.  For this craft you will need holiday cards that you would like to be displayed, ribbons, beads and tree branches. By doing this craft, you help give your home some holiday cheer and also will display how grateful you are to your friends and family who thought of you during the holidays to make it great. It’s a completely easy projection you are sure to be fond of when you are done.

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2. How to Make Winter Snow Globes

This holiday craft should bring memories to us all. Who remembers looking at a snow globe for the first time? Think about how magical it looked. And they ranged, from white flakes falling on a small town or interference glitter that shimmered on a ballerina. Well it doesn’t matter which snow globes you grew up with, because now you are going to make your very own. It’s much easier than one would believe and you can also give them away as gifts for them to be holiday décor in another home. Just take a look on here how to make a winter snow globe.

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3. Colorful Ornament Centerpiece

How about using a colorful sweeties to be a centerpiece for this holiday season? That’s right the colorful ornament centerpiece DIY holiday decor is where your centerpiece acts as holiday decor and a candy table.  You can use martini glasses, vases of different sizes, or some glass bowls the choice is yours.  And select what ever candies you desire, it could be peppermint or candy canes or perhaps rock candy on a stick be creative and have fun.

Make a Vignette

Making a vignette are simple to make and even more fun to play with or at least for this holiday DIY decor.  Vignettes have no limits they can be placed in any part of the interiors and is completely inexpensive.  This time you will need to purchase some blackboard paint and paint the wall with it and then you can let your family and guests come up with their very own artwork of the holidays.  And remember when creating a vignette always have a backdrop to create depth and also don’t forget to tell a story.

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The holidays are wonderful times of the year.  And being able to show some holiday spirit is fun, but you don’t have to put a dent into your wallet for the holiday decor.  So take a look above at some of the crafts and see how they work out for you.  And these are a small portion of DIY holiday decor ideas there are way more inspiring ones out there.  In fact, do any of you Stagetecture readers have any DIY holiday decor ideas that you want to share?

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How to Use Pale Trending Colors of the Year in your Home

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This year, however, the unveiling of 2016 colors was a bit of a surprise.

Instead of leading us all in the direction of bright and bold, two of the major names in the world of decor trends point to the soothing qualities of whites and pale tones. Benjamin Moore Paints even named “Simply White” the 2016 Color of the Year, noting that it’s time “to surrender to the complexity of white.”

In the same nod to neutrals, Sherwin Williams introduced Pura Vida as one of four separate color palettes for the coming year. It features subtle hues drawn from nature and it features pale tones rather than the vibrancy of the previous year. Paint names reflect the mood: Alabaster, Ancient Ground, Useful Gray, Doeskin. They aren’t quite “no color,” but they are far from bright.

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Where Does It Lead?

Were does this forecast lead in terms of decorating your own home? Well, unless you insist on starting from scratch to reflect the latest “with-it” trends, it means that you have freedom to mix some new with your existing decor, and to keep it simple. It also allows you to build a base that you can brighten up when the mood strikes you.

If your walls need freshening, choose a “whiter shade of pale” to serve as a starting point. Benjamin Moore notes that, of its top 10 best-selling colors, five are shades of white. With more than 250 variants of white to choose from, you will certainly find one to love.

White can be the “bones” of a soothing, Zen-like ambience for any room of your home, but it’s particularly appropriate for establishing a spa-like feel in a master bathroom. Think white in all its forms: sculptural bathroom fixtures, soft terrycloth robes and towels, white linen shades at the windows, white or bleached wood cabinets, white marble underfoot. Add in pale vanilla candles for visual and “scentual” appeal and luxuriate in your own private retreat to restore a sense of balance to your life.

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Throughout the Home

Revamping a bathroom is a perfect way to begin a home update. Unless it’s time for a major rehaul, the smallish size of most baths means that a redo can be accomplished in minimal time and within a reasonable budget. If you already have white bathroom fixtures, layer on different textures and varying shades for a stylish monochromatic scheme. Use the same principles for decorating a dynamite kids’ space, but add in some gray or beige towels that won’t broadcast the residue of clean-up efforts. Use natural toned wicker baskets to corral grooming gear.

Go subdued in a guest powder room. Refinish a vanity cabinet and framed mirror with chalky milk paint, add a fluffy white rug, stack armloads of pale hand towels on a counter, and accessorize with pale seashells. Find sepia-toned prints of deserted beach scenes and have them framed in rustic gray wood. Avoid a laboratory or clinical feeling by adding plenty of texture and making certain that the “whites” don’t all match. It will always be beautiful, and never boring.

When you’re ready, go ahead and expand the non-color into other areas of your home.

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Choose Colors Flawlessly with the Redesigned @Color911 App

All images: Amy Wax – Color911 App

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Change the way you think about choosing colors:

In 2014, Stagetecture posted a feature about the Color911 app. I am so excited to bring you up to date on the complete redesign and update of the Color911 website, blog and app! It has been exciting, taking our ideas of how we can help people with color in more ways, and turning those ideas into reality! For those who are new to Color911, the app is a user-friendly way of getting color help & inspiration. We make color decisions all day; choosing clothes to wear, making color decisions at work, decorating, or planning a party or even a wedding. When the Color911 app was originally featured it highlighted how you can create your own palette if you are planning any event. Once you have your palette you can instantly share your colors with everyone who needs to know your color choices. By using the Color911 app, everyone from your bridal party to florist will have your information and can match your colors beautifully!

Choosing colors for events, fashion and decorating:

I have come to realize, that people are using Color911 for choosing colors for their events, to their wardrobe to decorating! In the last year the Color911 app has been named a “Must-have app for your next design project” by Architectural Digest and even Elle Décor said the app will “change the way your decorate!” Color911 has many features, among them it gives you an easy way to create your colors, save them for inspiration and share them with friends, family, caterer or designer.

If you’re ever shopping you can take a quick photo, choose the colors from your image and save it all for future reference. You can also share the colors with the person you are shopping for. A great tool if you want to show someone what colors you have in mind, or are a designer and want to show your colors to an assistant or client, You also have the option of finding a color theme within the app that inspires you. Use it as your guide and your colors will harmonize beautifully! I personally created each theme and using them gives you the guidance of a color professional. The app comes with over 100 unique color themes to choose from!

How can the Color911 App help you?

How is the app helpful? Let’s say you want to match your wall color to your rug. Take a photo, save colors you like and adjust colors to account for lighting if needed. You can go to the paint store and find a paint color to compliment your rug, having the color information and image with you in your app, all without having to bring the rug with you.

Whether you are matching the colors of clothing or curtains, the same simple process applies. I have included photos that show how you can capture the colors from an image and what a great tool it is to have at your fingertips. Play with it and explore the colors of the world around you. The Color911 app is available for iOS devices for $3.99 at Apple’s app store.

I hope you have fun with it and more than anything, I hope you’re inspired!  –Amy Wax

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Fall Decor: Ideas for Your Kids Room

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Fall-Themed Wall Decals

The walls are a great canvas for displaying artworks. The best option for a kid’s room is to decor the walls with vinyl wall stickers. These peel-and-stick wall decals can be used on any smooth surface and removed without damaging the walls.

Use colorful autumn tree wall decals and these inexpensive alternatives to paintings will bring the autumn vibe into your kid’s room. A good option is to use a birch tree wall decal and surround it with several bird stickers, creating perfect autumn scenery.

Art Works with Fall Leaves

During fall, the colorful tree leaves offer a cheap and creative option for both kid’s craft and decorating kid’s room. Go outside with your kids on an autumn leaf hunt and pick up leaves as many different colors and shapes as possible. Now, create animals or your child’s favorite cartoons or characters. In addition, glue the leaves on craft paper in artistic shapes and designs and frame them. Hanging these eco-friendly artworks on the walls will bring a personalized ambience into the room.

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Turn Bed into a Cozy Den

As the air turns a bit chillier during the fall season, it is important to make your child’s room as cozier as possible. Make the bed into a cozy den where they like to snuggle into. Create a cocoon-like feeling by surrounding the bed with a curtain hang from the ceiling or a wall fitting. You can also use canopy to create the same warm feeling. Use a light but a bit colorful fabric, to make the ambience fresh and comfortable, just like the fall season weather.

Warm and Colorful Rug

The shorter and somewhat colder autumn environment makes the children spend more time indoor. So, a fluffy and snugly rug that feels warm underfoot can make the room a cozy abode for them to play and spend time. Choose a colorful one to add pizzazz and character to your kid’s room.

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Applying these fall decor ideas to decorate your kid’s room will make the room warm, comfortable, and add gorgeous texture to the interior. Using natural elements and recreating autumn’s scenery will make the room look intimate and pleasant.

Do you have any fall decor ideas in mind for your kids’ room this season? For more kids organization ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

Home Decor : Inspiring Colors For Your Fall Kitchen

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Burnt Umber And Wood Shades

Fall encourages the shades of nature. Why not use natural wood colors on our kitchen cabinets and floor to bring in the rustic wooden element of nature. Wooden shades bring in the requisite warmth and snug that cooler seasons call for. Topping the decor with some contrasting shades like aquamarines and blues in terms of crockery etc can add that extra glamour.

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Bright Orange Accents

If dark bright kitchens aren’t your thing then you can experiment with very plain and somber backgrounds and introduce fiery orange accents for that exclusive autumn feel. Bright orange accents stand well on the insides of chairs, insides of open shelves and any negative spaces for that matter.

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Copper Tones

Some of us like it even more muted. Instead of bright orange accents introduce shades of copper and grays into your kitchen. The already available pots and pans in your kitchen when arranged properly can make up for a beautiful autumn decor. The best part is that its all there in your home and don’t need to spend an extra penny!

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Shades Of Earth

Natural stones, brick and warm yellow lighting can add the autumn feel to any space. You can go in for an exposed brick kitchen, a beautiful earthy stone one or a natural wood one. Introduce the earthy browns, reds and grey into the floor too! And don’t worry, the kitchens with earthy backdrops can easily be altered to suit the needs of every season.

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Fall sees a lot of earthy shades being introduced into our decor and for a good reason too! These shades introduce the required warmth, snug and coziness into the cooler weather outsides. Besides adding warmth, earthy tones also add a beautiful spark of colors into the dull weather outside. As accent pieces, you can always introduce a few pumpkins and melons in your decor. A few pine cones and red-orange foliage won’t hurt too! Do let us know what are your favorite colors for this fall and why do you prefer them over others. Its always great to hear back from you.

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]]> https://stagetecture.com/home-decor-inspiring-colors-for-your-fall-kitchen/feed/ 1 77781 https://stagetecture.com/kids-bathroom-decorating-ideas/ https://stagetecture.com/kids-bathroom-decorating-ideas/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2015 13:13:31 +0000 https://stagetecture.com/?p=77205 Decorating a bathroom for your little one is sure different from decorating any other room in your house. While other areas may have a refined and sophisticated touch, kid’s bathroom is a place for creative and playful themes. Moreover, it’s a fun undertaking for many reasons- it’s a great way to teach beginners the fundamentals of bathroom responsibilities, it’s a perfect weekend project, and is almost guaranteed to impress the audience. Take a look at these bathroom decorating ideas and get inspired.

Kids Bathroom Decorating Ideas

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Choose a fun color palette

Little ones don’t want their bathroom to have a spa look- that calming and tranquility bit is not their thing. They want a place that’s full of color and fun. So don’t be tempted to give their bathroom a mature palette just because it makes you comfortable. Consider pairing neutrals with contrast such as white plumbing fixtures and shocking green backdrops, or colorful stripes in a jaunty pattern. If you have older kids, make sure to involve them in the decision making process, however add your limits as necessary.

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Opt for small plumbing fixtures

Believe it or not there are plumbing fixtures that are ideal for toddlers and smaller children. While it may not be a very inexpensive option, it does make a world of a difference. You can also consider a new shower head, faucet and handles of the sink. And while you are it, don’t forget cabinet handles and drawer pulls that come in various kid-friendly themes.

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Ensure their bathroom is safe

When it comes to decorating a bathroom for your child, safety should be most important. However, it does not have to be ugly. Functional items can work hand in hand with decorative pieces. Make sure that the bathroom tap is not very hot and opt for stick on colorful non-slip pads. A non-tipping step stool with non-skid feet in a bright color is also a great way to add color while maintaining safety. Also, window glass should be tempered but you can dress it up with printed curtain.

Use these bathroom decorating ideas for small hands and creative minds. However, make sure not to go overboard, because as much as we wish, they won’t be the same age forever. And their craze for a particular theme will soon wane.

4 Easy Changes to Prep Your Home for Resale

These four simple steps for freshening up your home can help you secure an offer without investing tons of time and money, so you can focus on life in your new home. 

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1. Improve your Curb Appeal

While the interior of your house is where your potential buyers fall in love, the exterior has to give the right first impression. Real estate professionals say that the quickest ways to boost your curb appeal are to clean, lighten, and refresh your décor. Replant your flowerbeds with bright, seasonal flowers to draw the eye to the door – which you can give a breezy facelift with a fresh coat of colorful paint and a few new address numbers. Hire a pressure washer to clear the front walk and patio. If you don’t already have outdoor lighting installed in your landscape, you can buy some solar-powered fixtures for a quick install, with no power cords or batteries required. 

2. Neutralize Colors Throughout your Home

Painting an entire house is a full-time job that can take weeks to accomplish. When you’re trying to do all of the other preparations that selling a house involves, a full repaint might feel overwhelming, but you’ll be amazed what a huge difference it can make in the overall appearance of your home. The key to painting for a resell is to find the most neutral color scheme possible. So while you might enjoy bright colors and vibrant hues, they’re particular from person to person, and you might risk a potential buyer who isn’t feeling it. Go for a light beige and khaki tones for a warm, light-filled, and neutral décor that feels calm and welcoming. It’s universally appealing, and one of the easiest ways to increase your home’s aesthetic value without major renovations.

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3. Organize your Home Before Buyers Come

Cleanliness and order are a homeowner’s dream. While you may not live up to it in everyday life, your home should promise buyers that the potential is there. It can be as simple as keeping clutter off the floor, like children’s toys, clothes, and packing boxes, but it applies to the overall organization of the home as well. As Realtor.com highlights, Each room in your home should have a purpose – even if you have to make one up. Everything should be intentional, from the pictures hung on the walls to layout of your furniture. And, as always, keep it clean!

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4. Bring in Lighting that is Welcoming

It’s pointless to have bright colors and clean rooms if they aren’t lit well enough to see them. While natural light is always wonderful, not every old home is blessed with the windows to provide it. If opening all your blinds still isn’t doing the trick, try putting in a few fresh light fixtures from a neutral and flattering designer. They’ll appeal to virtually any buyer, and they’ll make your space seem larger, brighter, and happier than before.

Every home is different, and every home requires different work to bring it to the forefront of a buyer’s attention. But these four keys are a good baseline to get you started. As long as the house is clean, bright, and welcoming, buyers are sure to see the value, and you’ll have an offer to buy in no time.