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Brilliant Modern Bathroom Decoration Ideas << minimalist interior picture

January 31, 2011 By: admin Category: Modern Bathroom Lighting

Do you know bathrooms are the easiest rooms to decorate in your entire home and at times they are almost over looked? Most people mainly avoid revamping their bathrooms, as they think it as a big messy job.
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Don’t be in a wrong impression that bathroom decoration requires certain specialized talent and skills.

You need not invest much on decorating your bathroom. Here are some best ways which requires very low budget for your bathroom decoration and also avoids messy, expensive remodeling job.
1296505826 91 Brilliant Modern Bathroom Decoration Ideas << minimalist interior pictureSimple ways to decorate your bathroom:

Check whether your bathroom lighting is modernized or not!

The lighting idea for your bathroom decoration requires an electrician. Lighting helps to give a bright and fresh look for your bathroom. Even a new simple set of lights over the vanity can generally make a big difference for the look of your bathroom.
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Try to add more beautiful bathroom accessories!

It is very important to accessorize your bathroom with certain necessary bathroom accessories like decorative tooth brush holder, stylish soap dishes and also even miniature soaps. Choosing matching colors with the color of the bathroom can give more beautiful look [Beautiful bathroom furniture].
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Try to cover your plastic shelves! bathroom accessories

If you have any plastic shelves in your bathroom, try to cover them with cloth panels, so that you can hide your personal hygiene products.

Add some art work!
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A beautiful art work not only adds beauty to your room but it can also attract every one’s attention.
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Change the shower curtain frequently! bATHROOMS

Most people change their shower curtains very rarely. these shower curtains are very essential in bathroom decoration. Try to shop for pricey shower curtain, which can give a great look for your bathroom.

Try to include even plants in your bathroom decoration!

Plants try to alleviate up the aesthetics of your bathroom design. but, if you fail to provide sufficient light for the plants, then go for silk plants instead of a real one. Always try to give more preference to quality to get long lasting results.
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Paint your bathroom with decent color!

This is quite easy and also least expensive way to decorate your bathroom, which can alter the whole look of your bathroom. Choose a perfect color which suits to your desired style and take some time in selecting perfect color for your bathroom.

Complete your bathroom decoration with perfect matching accessories!

While selecting any item for your bathroom decoration, whether it is paint or art work or any other product, try to choose matching colors with your bathroom tiles which can give a better look for your bathroom.1296505831 68 Brilliant Modern Bathroom Decoration Ideas << minimalist interior picture
These are certain bathroom decoration tips, which can be helpful for you to get the desired fresh look for your bathroom. Take required suggestions from any well accomplished interior designer and get a new appearance for your bathroom.

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design wonderland » Blog Archive » Hello Bight Star

January 31, 2011 By: admin Category: tripod floor lamp

Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. -Rumi

I’m Jessica and that quote by Rumi are the words by which I live.

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With a BA in Art History and a MA in Interior Design, I am armed to create beautiful spaces where ever I go and I am always researching, learning and doing in pursuit of my creative endeavors. Because I needed a place  where my design ideas,  discoveries, creative whims and inspirations could call home, Design Wonderland was born. here, in my wonderland, I curate an eclectic mix of all wonderful things that inspire me on a daily basis. though my first loves have always been art, fashion and design, I am also inspired by my insatiable appetite for good food, good friends, new places, beautiful poetry and lots of tea. my hope is that through sharing my thoughts, you will be inspired to create something beautiful too.

Beauty is all around,

Feel free to leave a comment or email me at jessica@designwonderland.net

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Lighting Fixtures for the Bathroom: Style Versus Functionality

January 31, 2011 By: admin Category: lighting accessories

1296498623 94 Lighting Fixtures for the Bathroom: Style Versus Functionality

When you talk of style, we refer to the design and fashion or as a whole its aesthetic totality. on the other hand, functionality is the ability or the capability to perform.

There are some instances wherein we focus ourselves in designing the other parts of the home with less thought of how the bathroom should look like. of course, we know what we need in this part of the home so we complete all the essential fittings. take note that the bathroom is a place in the home where we do our own personal things pertaining to hygiene. therefore, it is but necessary that this should not be neglected. This is the reason why designers have included this area of the home a vital element in contemporary home decoration. The bathroom has almost the same items in any home-the tub, lavatory or wash basin, mirror, shower, cabinets, etc. and it may seem almost the same because of all these necessities. However, this area of the home can have a special appeal if given the proper illumination.

The main concern in having lights in the bathroom is its functionality. This can be attained in various forms. Modern designs have created lighting devices that have dimmer switches. as the name implies, it lets you to

regulate the amount of brightness that will be given off. So you can choose whether you want a brighter or a lighter glow. with this feature, you will no longer need another light when putting on make-up or fixing your hair. if you just want to relax in the tub, then you can switch it to a muted glow. Lights that come with dimmer switches are created with varying intensity.

The new style of bathroom illumination has also contributed to the new look of this room. There are people who use to sulk in the bathroom when they feel depressed, frustrated or bothered. some use it as a means of getting away to ponder on some things. with proper lighting furniture, one can go in the solace of this room and release the tension and stress and luxuriate in a warm bath with lights that assist in calming the nerves.

Nevertheless, do not think that the style will be missed out to give way to functionality. Bathroom lights with dimmer controls are available in various designs and styles. There are those that have the conventional or the up-to-date characteristics. The market offers a myriad of selections for this product. In fact, if you decide to change the look of your bathroom, you will find that there are a lot to choose from.

Some lighting fixtures in the bathroom are wall-mounted, pendant, mirror or shower lights. these lights were created for a definite purpose so decide which will be of more use to you. it is not enough to plainly select one because of its presentation. Failure to pick the suitable illumination will destroy the total architectural design of the bathroom. Hence, evaluate what you really need. going after the style does not mean giving up on the functionality of bathroom lights. these two should actually go together so your bathroom will live up to its arrangement and make it a part of the home that was not neglected.

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Mission Outdoor Lighting For All Kinds Of Exteriors

January 31, 2011 By: admin Category: eye strain

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Wall sconces are very trendy on the 18th century in old England so if you have a colonial-style abode, there are many choices for you to decide from. old marble houses and brick houses have wall sconces right upon their gate in order to afford illumination when they look for their keys or when they climb the stairs. Mission outdoor lighting particularly have stylish and elegant brands in order to have in a classic facade for your grand exterior.

Victorian houses as well can serve as a terrific structure to which you can fit wall sconces and lanterns of your preference. On the whole, what you should seek for when looking for the right outdoor lighting for this type of house structure are lighting fixtures with diffused lighting, either in frosted or golden hue. A diffused lighting gives off a focused kind of illumination, and is used for billiard tables, staircases and island table on the kitchen as well. It’s favorable as outdoor lighting when you generally need to go home in the dark hours. it is also perfect if you enjoy hosting outdoor parties. Victorian houses have airy decks or patios, ideal for open-air dinner or simply for idling the hours of darkness away.

Contemporary houses with progressive and abstract designs also need a unique type of mission outdoor lighting. Typically, these kinds of houses ask for a more avant-garde lighting fixture that exhibits geometric patterns or sleek designs. Wall lanterns for instance with silvery, gold and black lining are great to contrast the more becoming structure of the house. in terms of the property of illumination, diffused lighting is preferable also.

Seaside houses, cabins and cottages also require another kind of outdoor lighting. Depending on the effect you want to pull off, pick wall sconces and wall lanterns with mahogany or bronze lining. These types of lighting are perfect if you want your summer bungalow to appear comfortable and appealing in the night. Steel, chrome and bronze materials however can be defenseless to bleak weather conditions such as in the beach area wherein the temperature is practically always high, so clear this out to your retailer in order for you to have a more reliable and resilient outside lighting.

If your outdoor lighting is for your backyard or your lawn on the other hand, you have to bear in mind another kind of mission outdoor lighting because these spacious spaces demands for a suffused type of lighting, such as ambient lighting. These are spotlights unto the floorboards or lighting fixtures castoff on your door, your pathways or your driveway. These are basically on the idea of thwarting intruders and unwonted guests. some outdoor lights even have sense detectors in order to forestall the presence of dubious person in your frontlawn. some of these outdoor lighting can also carry out as decorative lighting during the evening. If you have a lofty tree, ask your decorator that you want a “moonlighting effect.” it would turn your abode into an attraction for passersby and visitors in the evening.

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What is the correct height for pendant lights to hang?

January 31, 2011 By: admin Category: Bedroom Lamps

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The distance for a light to hang from a table is 36 inches above the tabletop. is there a correct distance for pendant lights to hang from the top of a counter top level bar?

hang them high enough so the tallest person in your house is not constantly walking into them

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