Posts Tagged piece of furniture

Decorating a Studio Apartment

Posted on December 2, 2011 | Apartment, Decorating.

When you live in a studio apartment, you’re probably not really thinking of the home decor. Fortunately, just because you live in a studio apartment, doesn’t mean you can’t have beautiful home accessories and decor. In fact, the internet is a vital resource of different decorating ideas, home accessories and other items that can make your studio apartment look and feel like a home, even if it’s just one room with a bed in it and a kitchen up against the wall.

De-clutter

The most important step in a well decorated space is to de-clutter. Get rid of everything you’re not using or don’t need. This is especially true of living in a tight space, because in a studio apartment, space is at an ultra-premium.

That being said, with studio home decor, less may be more. Opt only to keep pieces you really love, especially when it comes to furniture, wall decor and other home accessories.

Divide the Space

Divide up the space based on your daily activities. Depending on how large your studio apartment is, this may include creating a living area, a kitchen area and a sleeping area. Large studio apartments, particularly lofts, may even give you adequate space for having a dining area or an office space.

When dividing up the space, be sure to include plenty of storage space. Avoid open storage, as this creates a more cluttered look that is unsuited for small space home decor.

Multi-purpose Furniture

Multi-purpose furniture is a great option for tight urban spaces. A single piece of furniture that serves as a desk and as a night stand can be a great space saver. The same goes for furniture such as ottomans that double as a coffee table, additional seating and some even offer additional storage.

Use Dividers

A divider does not necessarily mean the actual furniture piece known as a divider screen. However, you can use different furniture items to divide the space up accordingly. For example, depending on how large your studio apartment is, you may want to arrange a sofa across the space so that it separates your sleeping area from your living area.

Lighting

Don’t skimp on the lighting! Just because you’ve got a smaller living space doesn’t mean you need less lighting. You need to divide up your lighting needs: task lighting, general lighting, even decorative or accent lighting.

You can use general lighting for your day to day activities, task lighting for tasks such as reading or writing and finally, decorative or accent lighting to highlight the space; such as a piece of wall art or an architectural element of the space.

Color

Finally, don’t be afraid of color! A small space doesn’t have to be limited to light colors, in fact, as long as you keep things minimal in terms of the amount, you can use any color you desire. Bold hues, dark shades, bright, vibrant colors-anything.

Keep in mind that “keep things minimal” doesn’t mean having only a single accent wall, but it can also be interpreted as having a monochromatic color scheme or a color palette that only uses three or less colors. Having more than three colors can quickly and easily overwhelm small space home decor.

Affordable Bathroom Furniture

Posted on November 21, 2011 | Bathroom, Furniture.

In the majority of every day bathrooms, most people need that all important cupboard that will hide away unsightly bathroom products or even pipe work. This is why bathroom furniture is such an important addition to any home. Not only does it give you that all important storage space, it will also add a sense of style and coordination to give your bathroom that much-needed ‘wow’ factor. The great thing about bathroom units is that they comes in an extensive range of shapes, styles and finishes so you are sure to find something to suit your bathroom and home perfectly. It is important that you search the bathroom market well to make sure that you find not only the best quality furniture that will last the test of time, but also the most affordable too.

A common misconception is that cheap bathroom furniture isn’t the same great quality as the more expensive furniture. Yes, the more expensive furniture provides users with great functionality combined with an easy to use, stylish design with a designer name tag, but the cheaper bathroom furniture can offer you excellent quality as well as an affordable price to help fit into any budget. Although you may not get that designer name tag, you get years of great use and functionality from some of the more trusted brands.

If a designer furniture suite is what you are looking for, you have a wide choice of the leading manufacturers on the bathroom market. Designer bathroom furniture, unlike unbranded styles offers you the peace of mind and reassurance that you are purchasing a great quality and stylish piece of furniture. The majority of leading bathroom designers and manufacturers also offer impressive guarantees should any mishaps occur further down the line.

The majority of furniture suites can be found for a cheaper price online if you put in enough time in researching it. If you find that you have fallen in love with some designer furniture that doesn’t quite fit into your budget, then it is more than likely that a similar style will be provided for a more affordable price, minus the designer name and price tag.

Consider your budget thoroughly before choosing your bathroom furniture. The great thing about the bathroom market is that it provides a vast range of furniture to suit every home and budget perfectly, so you can be rest assured that you will find something perfect for you and your bathroom.