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Textures in Your Home’s Design

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Interior design is an outlet for you to express yourself and tailor your design to your specific needs. In fact, there are many attributes to consider when designing a space. We have seven elements to consider when designing your home: space, lines, form, light, color, texture, and balance. Yet, these elements are more than just the visual aesthetics of the space. A well-thought-out space integrates all the “what you hear,” “what you smell,” and even “what you touch” aspects. Our most perceptive sense is our ability to feel; therefore, it is critical not to neglect the element of texture in your design. What we physically come in contact with in a space creates a huge part of the experience. If you want a room to feel relaxing and comfortable, you better have furniture that is relaxing and comfortable. To help you better understand the topic, here is what you need to consider when adding texture to your home:

Physical Textures

The physical textures in your home are what you physically feel. This can mean, if your room is meant for comfort, you may have soft carpet textures on the floor. You may also include blankets and throw pillows on the couches. These small features are ways of having physical texture in your room. If you are trying to create a space that is more rustic, you may want more raw and authentic natural textures like woods. Texture is essential in finishing off how your room feels.

Visual Textures

On the other spectrum, we have textures we see but may not come in contact with touching. These can be stucco walls and ceilings or unique plastered wall arts. While we may not physically touch these elements in the room, their visual texture can add depth to the atmosphere. This concept is important to consider, as well, so try to have several forms of texture in every room.

Do not neglect texture from being apart of your design theme. Step back and ask what is your room’s general design purpose? Do the textures in the room help create that thought? If not, make sure texture is always aligned with your room’s purpose.

Different Window Options for Your Home

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Every window on our home serves a purpose. They let in the outside light while opening up your atmosphere. They can also be used to let in fresh air from outdoors. Additionally, quality windows can be necessary for keeping your home insulated. If you are looking to replace your outdated windows, you have many options to consider. There are several great window options available today, but here are four options you may want to consider for your own home:

Transom

Transom windows are usually used for trim. They allow light to enter the home but do not open. These are more ornamental for the exterior of the home than used to ventilate your property. However, they do allow light to enter and can be installed over doorways.

Slider Windows

Slider windows are installed on a track. They can slide horizontally across a track and are often used in many Modern home designs. In most cases, they can be opened from both sides, allowing the window to be in the middle while air wraps around both sides, ventilating the home.

Awning

Awning windows have a hinge that allows them to open outwards. These will not take up space in your interior and can help direct wind into the home. This ventilation option is excellent, even on rainy days. Opening from the top makes an awning effect, which will also prevent rain or snow from coming into the house.

Double-Hung Windows

These window frames hold two windows: one on the top of the frame and one on the bottom. The frame allows these windows to travel vertically up on down along the rails. This is great because you can open your window from the top or from the bottom. This will also prevent the windows from protruding into the room like some windows do.

When looking for the right windows for your home, consider all the options. Some windows may be a better choice for your house needs. You may even consider different options for different areas of your home. Just be sure to do your research before committing to any one type of window.

Benjamin Moore’s Pick for Color of the Year 2020

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The announcement of the Color of the Year can be an exciting time in the design community. Since the Color of the Year tends to be an influential color on the marketplace, it can help put forth predictions for the upcoming year’s design trends. Recently, Benjamin Moore announced their top pick for 2020’s Color of the Year. They chose “First Light,” a soft blush that is light and airy.

“Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2020, First Light 2102-70, is a rosy hue blooming with potential.” – Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore describes First Light as “a fresh palette, a revitalized spirit, and a soft, rosy hue blooming with potential. Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year 2020, First Light 2102-70, is the backdrop for a bright new decade.”

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Plus, while being the perfect backdrop to any design, First Light is considered both a cool- and warm-tone color, making it incredibly versatile in any design.

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Additionally, Benjamin Moore paired First Light with their Color Palette prediction for 2020. Alongside the Color of the Year, you will find nine other bright and airy colors (White Heroon, Crystalline, Windmill Wings, Buxton Blue, Golden Straw, Thunder, Cushing Green, Oxford Gray, and Blue Danube). Benjamin Moore states, “The Color Trends 2020 palette-ten harmonious hues that complement First Light 2102-70-combines optimism with understatement, a selection of bright, airy hues and saturated colors that are easy to live with. Hand-selected by Benjamin Moore’s Color and Design experts, these ten paint colors can stand alone or cohabitate seamlessly. “

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What do you think about Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2020? Do you prefer one of the colors found in the Color Palette for 2020? We would love to hear all of your thoughts below in the comment section. Thanks for reading!

How to Make a Visual Dramatic Impact to Your Home

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Interior design has many ways in which it can captivate our minds. A good design should be functional and fluent. Incorporating a “wow factor” to a room is also a great way to bring your design to the next level. But how do you create that dramatic impact? Some rooms can feel so mundane. Well, you do not need an elaborate room to create some visually stunning features. Here are three great tips for creating a dramatic impact in any room of your home:

Hard Contrast

A tried and true method of catching attention is a hard contrast. Hard contrast is created when two opposing colors are next to one another. While red and blue or orange and green may create a very visible contrast, colors with varying hues will also create this effect. Therefore, the strongest contrast is black and white. You can help create depth to a room by incorporating black and white. These opposite colors create hard lines and a visually noticeable effect.

Ornate Design

A dramatic effect in the atmosphere does not need to be created with contrast. Victorian Design was a very lavished and highly ornate design style. It is hard not to find any aspect of these environments from being visually intriguing. You can create a dramatic effect in your environment by adding some ornate design and going above and beyond the details in your room. Add crown molding, intricate baseboard, unique furniture, and beautiful textiles to accomplish this look. Adding luxury to a room is a for-sure way to take a boring atmosphere and make it stunning.

Enhanced Focal Point

Most good designs will incorporate a focal point to their design. This can be anything from paint, a unique piece of furniture, a chandelier, or even a fireplace. The key is to enhance your focal point. Add depth to your paint or put a spotlight on it. For example, you can add a tile backsplash above your fire mantel to draw more attention to this area. This can help enhance the overall aesthetics of your room by drawing eyes from weaker design areas and forcing them to look at the key points you choose to highlight.

With these three tricks in your arsenal, you will be ready to elevate your design theme. But remember, not all homes are created equal, so carefully evaluate how you can make your space have that “wow factor.” You may need to mix a few of these styles or just make subtle notes of them. For more insight on interior design, make sure to subscribe.

Contemporary Design

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Contemporary Design is not a style with boundaries. In fact, it is often confused as Modern design. Modern design refers to Mid Century Modern, which is a design style that has come and went in the industry. However, Contemporary Design is the ever-changing fads in design today. It is the most to-date design style with the latest trends. Contemporary Design can be a challenging design style to keep relevant in your home. It borrows ideas through the most recent pop culture and fashion trends, as well as music and design, to help cultivate its influences. To master Contemporary Design, you need to be open-minded and ready to adapt. Here are some key factors to understand about Contemporary Design:

Contemporary Design

Contemporary Design is highly evolving. Like minimalism, Contemporary living is a lifestyle. You need to constantly stay in the loop of what is in style and what is going out of style. Never get too satisfied with a space and be ready to change because adaptability is key. You should also be open to new and innovated ways of doing things. Traditional light fixtures or flooring may be safe, but Contemporary Design will bend the rules and take risks. Be willing to take a risk if this is the design style you choose to follow.

Where to Facilitate

It may be better to go Contemporary in a business-style environment. Continually renovating your storefront year by year can help you stay up to date. Whereas incorporating Contemporary Design in your own home can be very challenging. Contemporary can be affiliated with abstract or unique looking furniture, but it can also change. What is Contemporary today may not be Contemporary in several years from now.

Being adaptable is the best way to use this design. Never get too attached to the layout of your space and be ready to change it at any time. Remember, this design encompasses a range of many styles that have been added in modern years. It can give homage to Modern Design yet has evolved from it. For more understanding of Contemporary and other design styles, make sure to subscribe!

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