Furnishing My Home!

I always hear from friends that the most difficult part of the home to decorate is the entryway. One of the reasons is that the entryway is a small space in some homes.  Just like life insurance, the entryway is very important in the home as this is the first place which the guests see as soon as they step into your home.  It is best to keep this area of your home clean and organized.   You can also add some style to your entryway with a new coat of paint, small furniture, rugs and more.  I found some really good tips from RealSimple.com.

Paint the space with a bold color

Create an eye-catching wall display with some mirrors

Add a table and chair at the corner to create a warm feeling

Have a bench like this for a place to sit for taking off or wearing shoes.  The built-in storage space in the bench is an added bonus.

For more tips on how to beautiful or decorate your entryway, do check out RealSimple.com

If you would like to dress up your boring wall, here is something unique and beautiful which I really like.   These delicate Butterfly ornaments were created by Cindy-Lee Davies from the Lighthy design group in Australia and are not just wall decoration. They are designed to reflect the natural life cycle of a product.  Carefully crafted from recycled saucers, the decorative saucers can be wall mounted.  Well, I never knew a broken plate can be made into something so pretty.  So, if you are looking for ideas to decorate your wall, do take a look at these Butterfly Ornaments from TrendHunter.com.  You may also want to check out some wall mounted electric fireplaces which can add a sophisticated ambiance to any room.

When I first saw the Bookwave Hanging Storage, I was bowled over.  It is so cool and I have not seen anything like this before.  The Bookwave Hanging Storage is great for holding your book collection, magazines or even cad drawings.  Besides being used as a bookshelf, it can be used as a room divider or craftly designed curtain.  Made from felt, it can expand to any size.  Check out Materialicious.com for more information.

Here is another great idea to decorate the wall and also keep your room neat and tidy. The striking newspaper holder which can be wall mounted can accommodate up to 30 magazines or newspapers.  It is made of powder-coated steel and available in five different shades.  I find this newspaper holder very attractive like those cardboard displays I see at the stores. A neat item for those who are short on space.

I was blog-hopping yesterday and saw some beautifully decorated homes at my favorite blog - Decor8blog.com.  The images left me so inspired.  I hope they will inspire you too.

I visited a friend who works as motorcycle accident lawyer over the weekend at her new apartment.  It was a gorgeous abode and she has done a great job decorating it.  What caught my eyes was this knitted pouf she has in her living area.  My friend bought it from Crate & Barrel.  It looks very cute and so comfortable.  The knitted pouf was hand knit from celadon-hued chunky cotton yarn and is great to be used as an ottoman, pillow or seat.  If you like to add a whimsical touch to your home, then this Knitted Pouf is a must-have.

with these wall decals from Uppercase Living.  They are great for decorating a plain wall.  Some of my favorites are these…

In the living area

the bedroom

inspiring message on a mirror

chalk up the wall

you can even brighten up the kitchen

Frame it up

A little reminder in the laundry room

a room with lots of sunlight

creative wall decor

table with mismatched chairs

maximizing small spaces

colorful children room

images via Simple Grove and Visual Note

Just decorate it with throw pillows.  Easy peasy huh?  I saw this great tip from RealSimple.com and would like to share them with you.  Check out the different styles below.

For the Modern Look, use odd numbers of pillows in different sizes

You can have a Traditional Look with two or four large pillows arranged on either side of a sofa.  It imparts a sense of symmetry and order

If You Want an Eclectic Look, then place three or five pillows to create a pleasing asymmetry without cluttering the sofa.  Just place them casually as if they just happened to be there.

Red is an auspicious colour which signifies prosperity, fortune., good luck and good omen.  Chinese love to wear red on auspicious ocassions such as weddings and the Chinese New Year. As Chinese New Year is around the corner, many Chinese like to decorate their house with red color as it brings good luck and fortune.  Here are some ideas on how to add the red color to your home.

You can paint your accent wall red

If you do not want to commit a wall, then you may want to add some red accessories to your space such as a chair, carpet or lamp.

Adding some red to the bedroom?  No problem.  You can focus all the color on your bed with a set of red patterned sheets or pillows

So, are you all set to decorate your home and welcome the new year?  I know I am.  Oh, before I forget, I have to get some eczema cream.  I want to look good during the Chinese New Year celebration.  Happy Decorating.

Source : Better Homes & Garden