Floortrendz: September 2011

Monday, September 26, 2011

Going with the perfect home décor


Home décor may be a tricky thing to get into as getting the entire décor perfect can be quite challenging. All of us look for simple yet perfect home décor. Our homes are an extension of our personality. The way we design our homes speaks a lot about our tastes and preferences. The design that we select for our home summarizes how we are from inside. A common thing is many people are not completely aware of how to design their homes in a correct manner. They get swayed by pretty pictures in home décor magazines and blindly opt for a design without understanding its implications on the home. Some others are worried that home décor can be an expensive thing to do and stay away from it and continue with the same look for years and years.
If you are worrying about the high costs associated with home décor, then be assured as there are innumerable ways in which you can design your home with the latest designs and within your budget. Budget home décor is the talk of the day and many people opt for budget remodelling without compromising on the styles and designs that are trending in the market. You may me proceeding with a shoe string budget at hand but you can easily find a design and a theme in the home décor market that suits your budget and requirements. You need to put in some extra effort and visit the local home décor stores to find out what designs are currently trending and which are the affordable ones. This gives you an idea what things will match and what suits your home for a complete home decor.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Floor tiles for your home- Benefits



We all are aware that interior decoration can be a confusing task at hand. Designing one’s homes takes a lot of time, money and effort. However, by following the right ways, you can save a lot of time and effort. While designing the home, the flooring needs special attention. A right type of flooring can accentuate your home décor while wrongly selected flooring will only make all your designing efforts go waste. 

As flooring is one of the main aspects related to home décor, it is necessary that you understand all the technical things related to flooring. When it comes to flooring, floor tiles are the best option you have. Though there are other types of flooring used by home-makers, floor tiles have remained a popular choice among the masses as they not just come in a variety of designs but also offer ease of cleaning. Home-owners want to absorb themselves in the task of home decoration and often like to do things all by themselves. Even if you have basic knowledge about DIY projects, you can install floor tiles all by yourselves. You can get professional looking floors without spending on masons and carpenters.  Floor tiles come in different materials like mamoleum, ceramic, porcelain and vinyl. However, out of these ceramic floor tiles are quite popular among home-owners.


Benefits of floor tiles 
There are various benefits of opting for floor tiles for your flooring. Floor tiles are available in a host of designs and colours. So, you would not face any difficulty in finding floor tiles that complement the décor of your home. You may be surprised to know that design choices are virtually limitless when it comes to choosing floor tiles for your home. Floor tiles help to keep the room temperature cool in hot, summer days. You will surely enjoy the touch of cold tiles for your feet.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Two fundamentals of contemporary furniture



In these modern times, we all want a home that looks contemporary and futuristic. You surely want a design for your home that will not lose its appeal even after many years and looks chic and stylish in spite of the new designs that have entered the scene. If you are not aware about contemporary furniture, then a thing to note is that contemporary furniture mainly consists of understated colour, sleek lines apart from a clutter-free appearance. For a room designed in contemporary fashion, it exudes its energy and enthusiasm from non-fussy colouring schemes, neutral colours and minimal décor. If you are trying to fit in contemporary furniture in a room that is over furnished, then the room may end up looking bad and get spoilt. Sleek lines can really augment the appearance of a room that has enough space and subtle tones. Here are a few ideas while choosing contemporary furniture.



Simple furniture
The first and the foremost thing while purchasing contemporary furniture is to look for simple designs. Contemporary furniture is characterised by simplistic designs and going for over-the-top designs defies the very meaning of contemporary furniture.  Apart from designs, contemporary furniture also highlights use of simple materials and non-fussy construction.

Sleek sofa
For a contemporary feel for your room, choose a sofa that has a sleek appearance and which is simple and does not have too many colours on the upholstery. Refrain from adding too many pillows on the sofa. You can compliment the sleek sofa with a glass or a plain wood coffee table. If you want, you can keep a few magazines in a tidy pile. Do not hoard the table with too many books.Some easy way for home styling and theme, go this way to improve it the simple way.