Monday, July 6, 2015

Create Luxury At home - Hanna

Tricks to Make Your Home Look Luxurious
When your budget is limited and you want your home to look luxurious, it can be a problem. When we say luxurious, we tend to immediately equate it with expensive furniture, branded accessories and professional interior design services. Yet, it doesn’t have to be. It is possible to achieve an elegant atmosphere in your home without going bankrupt! How can you do that when that piece of furniture you covet so much comes with a price tag way beyond your means? Well, here are a few ways to make your home achieve a high-end look without having to spend a fortune.

The paint job. The first thing that catches attention when people enter your home is the color. Planning well your color palette can make a big difference in how your home will look like. You can go with strong and dramatic colors in the kitchen like red for the cupboards against white walls and countertops. Add in a splash guard that complements the color hues. You can choose a pattern that can be harmonious or have high-contrast characteristic. A room exudes an elegant appeal if it gives an impression of space and openness. Start with white or gray paint on ceilings and walls in your living room and accentuate the room with design pieces that offsets the neutrality of the room. Get some ideas of neutral paint colors here.



The details. When fixing up your home, why not include adding some distinctive details? Your ceiling doesn’t go unnoticed so get them finished with crown moldings. These will instantly glam up the room as they give an impression of continuity and a perfect finish. They are not expensive if you get the plastic version and there are different sizes available. Don’t stop there. Go all the way and get your home finished in beautiful moldings and trims. The baseboard, columns and doorways will contribute in making your home look elegant.

The Furniture. You don’t have to necessarily fill up your home with expensive items to make your home look elegant and luxurious. No one’s going to check the price tag of every piece of furniture if your home is nicely done. Mix and match your pieces so they don’t collide but instead coordinate together to create a polished look. Furniture with bold colors will look great against your neutral paints. Cassina products offers beautiful and comfortable upholstered units and you can look them up at Mohd online shop.



The accessories. Usually homes that lack in accessories tend to look uninteresting and cheap. We are usually afraid to purchase some believing that they just make a dent in our budgets. A few well-placed accessories will be enough. A picture, painting, and mirror with golden frames can look posh as long as you don’t exaggerate. You can pile some bright throw pillows made with shiny fabric and elegant patterns on your couch. Place some good-sized vases and candles on your mantelpiece to add charm.

The Ambience. The living room and kitchen should have bright and cheerful ambience. Natural light always boosts the room’s character. An elegant home is bright and airy with lots of natural light coming in. So instead of closing your drapes all the time, open them up and let light in. You save money on utility bills and you get instant elegance. In addition, designer light fixtures will add appeal and style to your home.

Hope you enjoyed this guest post while I take a little break after the holiday weekend!

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Photographing Fireworks!

Happy 4th of July everyone! I hope the weather is better by all of you because it is raining here in Jersey.   I even had my toes done up with 4th of July nail art for the first time ever and now I will be skipping over puddles!



While waiting out this rain I came across an article on taking great fireworks photos and thought I would share! The article is from Nikon USA. Check out these images and maybe  you too can take some framable worthy photos of tonight's fireworks too!





To learn how to take fabulous shots like this go to Nikon USA!



Thursday, July 2, 2015

Constellation Cravings

I purchased a Star Ceiling light by Alexa Hampton from Circa Lighting for my butlers pantry. It occurred to me that we have been obsessed with the stars and constellations since the dawn of time.  Now we can bring "star bright, star light" into our homes too! Here are some fun ways to feed your constellation cravings.

The fun ceiling light in gunmetal for the butlers pantry!


This creates and instant starry night in any room!




Love this one too!

What fun little lights - Blanca Sanchez - Credit


Etsy- LittleBrightStudio

I think this is a great DIY project by - Almost Makes Perfect!