Monday, October 26, 2015
storage is not a solution : decluttering tips
http://www.missminimalist.com/category/declutter/
great articles on declutter
storage is not a solution
great articles on declutter
storage is not a solution
Labels: declutter, interior design
Friday, October 23, 2015
the need of whitespace in design including webdesign
very good article about the need of whitespace in design including webdesign
http://www.seguetech.com/blog/2013/03/20/why-whitespace-important-web-design
Designers adore it. Website owners want to fill it. What is it? Whitespace! Whitespace is one of the most overlooked and underutilized elements that make up a great web layout. Too often, whitespace is seen as empty space and, therefore, a waste of screen real estate. However, the truth is that whitespace is one of the most valuable parts of your design. But why is it so important and how do we make sure it is maintained?
It is the portion of the page left unmarked; the space between graphics, margins and gutters. It is the space between columns, between lines of type or figures that provides visual breathing room for the eye.
http://www.seguetech.com/blog/2013/03/20/why-whitespace-important-web-design
http://www.seguetech.com/blog/2013/03/20/why-whitespace-important-web-design
Designers adore it. Website owners want to fill it. What is it? Whitespace! Whitespace is one of the most overlooked and underutilized elements that make up a great web layout. Too often, whitespace is seen as empty space and, therefore, a waste of screen real estate. However, the truth is that whitespace is one of the most valuable parts of your design. But why is it so important and how do we make sure it is maintained?
It is the portion of the page left unmarked; the space between graphics, margins and gutters. It is the space between columns, between lines of type or figures that provides visual breathing room for the eye.
http://www.seguetech.com/blog/2013/03/20/why-whitespace-important-web-design
Labels: declutter, interior design, whitespace
Thursday, October 22, 2015
small room interior design tips: keep top of things clear
small room, give soothing feeling with keeping majority portion clear on all the stuff visible.
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Say you don't have the luxury to a big room and need to many staff in your small room. Try to cover them with paper or curtain or if possible put them in storage medium. Whatever you don't put visible things on top of any storage medium, keep that visible space almost empty. it gives a feeling of openness though the room is congested with loads of stuff.
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Say you don't have the luxury to a big room and need to many staff in your small room. Try to cover them with paper or curtain or if possible put them in storage medium. Whatever you don't put visible things on top of any storage medium, keep that visible space almost empty. it gives a feeling of openness though the room is congested with loads of stuff.
Labels: interior design
Don't stuff fully or cramp in display organizers like bookshelf
Don't stuff fully or cramp. Keep some empty space, it gives a soothing feeling.
Similar note is given here:
http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/moving/selling/sneaky-ways-to-hide-clutter/
Similar note is given here:
http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/moving/selling/sneaky-ways-to-hide-clutter/
Labels: interior design
keep some place behind and around for cleaning: interior design tips
When you put some big stuff like tables, wardrobes etc, try to keep some space behind and around so that cleaning could be done time to time.
Labels: interior design
Saturday, October 17, 2015
hide principle,keep only spark of joy items: interior design and decluttering tips
pegboard behind your monitor may be a hiding place
Hide stuff. My husband and I hide things from each other. If one of us is traveling alone, the other does a little decluttering and hides something or a few things. If we can’t guess what’s missing, it’s an automatic donation. It’s fun to guess what’s missing and reminds us that we are in this together.
http://bemorewithless.com/how-to-make-decluttering-fun/
Get Rid of Things: Chances are you don't need most of the papers that you're keeping — shred them. If you haven't worn that sweater for three years, donate it. Expired food should be tossed. Clearing out even a few items will make you feel calmer.
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/top-5-strategies-for-de-cluttering-a-small-space-167741
Only keep those items that give you a “spark of joy.”
The most illuminating principle from Kondo is this: Only keep things that give you a “spark of joy.” The author advises starting with clothes because we tend to have less sentimental attachment to them (with some exceptions). She says to take every single item of clothing out of your closets, dressers, etc., and lay them on the ground. Then pick up each item, one at a time, and ask yourself, “Does this give me a spark of joy?” If yes—keep it. If no—donate it. It’s that simple.
Have a designated place for everything (and I mean everything).
The wisdom of Tidying Up isn’t so much how to organize but simply that once you are left with only the items you love, make a place for each and every one of them.
http://verilymag.com/2015/08/kondo-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up-the-three-principles-that-helped-me-declutter-my-life
38 Things To Declutter From Your Life RIGHT NOW
By Denise Duffield-Thomas
advise on discarding things a long list but may be of use to find out which are to be discarded.
http://www.luckybitch.com/2012/12/declutter/
Declutter stuff that’s not First Class
I teach women in my Money Bootcamp to create their version of a First Class life. That means getting rid of everything that’s Economy class. It’s anything in your life where you’ve compromised, kept yourself small or sacrificed what you really want for the cheaper version.
Hide
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Group and Elegantly Hide Like Items Together
If you consolidate like items, a couple of neat things often happen naturally.
One, you will realize you have duplicates, triplicates, quadruplicates and feel fine about casting off the extras. Second, seeing all these things together (such as your cleaning supplies or electronic chargers) means you probably won't have to buy more of the same, preventing additional clutter.
These items can then be grouped and hidden elegantly in a handmade basket or stylishly trimmed box instead of scattered randomly throughout your home.
Hide Stuff With Curtains
Discreetly placing things behind curtains is a great design option for those with lots of stuff but little storage space.
For example, you might build floor-to-ceiling shelving and cover with full-length curtains to hide your cache of clothing, accessories, and personal supplies in your bedroom. Alternatively, conceal clutter in your home office by storing items on a shelf and covering with a custom-made curtain. (See also: DIY Curtains)
http://www.wisebread.com/this-is-how-you-declutter-and-keep-your-stuff-too
Toss Stuff You Truly Don't Need or Want Pronto
Get rid of stuff you are sure you don't need or want immediately. Don't wait until you finish decluttering the entire house. Carry unneeded and unwanted items to the Goodwill store, rescue mission, or other place that accepts your old things as quickly as possible. (See also: 10 Frugal Ways to Get Rid of Stuff)
Store Things in Out-Of-The-Way Places
Collect storage bins and boxes as you declutter or acquire them after you've finished going through every section of your living space. Store rarely needed items that can withstand extremes of hot and cold in your attic or basement. Put stuff you occasionally need in specialty bins under beds, odd corners of utility rooms or garages, unused shelves of your closets, and other accessible places out of casual view.
You don't have to become a minimalist to live in a clutter-free home. Get rid of what you no longer want; organize and display or store the rest.
Hide stuff. My husband and I hide things from each other. If one of us is traveling alone, the other does a little decluttering and hides something or a few things. If we can’t guess what’s missing, it’s an automatic donation. It’s fun to guess what’s missing and reminds us that we are in this together.
http://bemorewithless.com/how-to-make-decluttering-fun/
Get Rid of Things: Chances are you don't need most of the papers that you're keeping — shred them. If you haven't worn that sweater for three years, donate it. Expired food should be tossed. Clearing out even a few items will make you feel calmer.
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/top-5-strategies-for-de-cluttering-a-small-space-167741
Only keep those items that give you a “spark of joy.”
The most illuminating principle from Kondo is this: Only keep things that give you a “spark of joy.” The author advises starting with clothes because we tend to have less sentimental attachment to them (with some exceptions). She says to take every single item of clothing out of your closets, dressers, etc., and lay them on the ground. Then pick up each item, one at a time, and ask yourself, “Does this give me a spark of joy?” If yes—keep it. If no—donate it. It’s that simple.
Have a designated place for everything (and I mean everything).
The wisdom of Tidying Up isn’t so much how to organize but simply that once you are left with only the items you love, make a place for each and every one of them.
http://verilymag.com/2015/08/kondo-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up-the-three-principles-that-helped-me-declutter-my-life
38 Things To Declutter From Your Life RIGHT NOW
By Denise Duffield-Thomas
advise on discarding things a long list but may be of use to find out which are to be discarded.
http://www.luckybitch.com/2012/12/declutter/
Declutter stuff that’s not First Class
I teach women in my Money Bootcamp to create their version of a First Class life. That means getting rid of everything that’s Economy class. It’s anything in your life where you’ve compromised, kept yourself small or sacrificed what you really want for the cheaper version.
Hide
>>
Group and Elegantly Hide Like Items Together
If you consolidate like items, a couple of neat things often happen naturally.
One, you will realize you have duplicates, triplicates, quadruplicates and feel fine about casting off the extras. Second, seeing all these things together (such as your cleaning supplies or electronic chargers) means you probably won't have to buy more of the same, preventing additional clutter.
These items can then be grouped and hidden elegantly in a handmade basket or stylishly trimmed box instead of scattered randomly throughout your home.
Hide Stuff With Curtains
Discreetly placing things behind curtains is a great design option for those with lots of stuff but little storage space.
For example, you might build floor-to-ceiling shelving and cover with full-length curtains to hide your cache of clothing, accessories, and personal supplies in your bedroom. Alternatively, conceal clutter in your home office by storing items on a shelf and covering with a custom-made curtain. (See also: DIY Curtains)
http://www.wisebread.com/this-is-how-you-declutter-and-keep-your-stuff-too
Toss Stuff You Truly Don't Need or Want Pronto
Get rid of stuff you are sure you don't need or want immediately. Don't wait until you finish decluttering the entire house. Carry unneeded and unwanted items to the Goodwill store, rescue mission, or other place that accepts your old things as quickly as possible. (See also: 10 Frugal Ways to Get Rid of Stuff)
Store Things in Out-Of-The-Way Places
Collect storage bins and boxes as you declutter or acquire them after you've finished going through every section of your living space. Store rarely needed items that can withstand extremes of hot and cold in your attic or basement. Put stuff you occasionally need in specialty bins under beds, odd corners of utility rooms or garages, unused shelves of your closets, and other accessible places out of casual view.
You don't have to become a minimalist to live in a clutter-free home. Get rid of what you no longer want; organize and display or store the rest.
Labels: declutter, interior design
Friday, October 16, 2015
how to keep toilet or washroom or bathroom floor dry
The best and the most effective way to keep floors dry is to sweep up the water after you finish bathing or if you accidentally drop some water. In this way it takes less time for the tiles to dry up and it gives a crisp feeling. By sweeping we don't mean that you have to take your house broom and start sweeping. There is a rubber mob with a stand that is very useful in this regard. It has a broad flat face with which you can pull and channelize all the water towards the opening of the drain.
Read more at: http://www.boldsky.com/home-n-garden/improvement/2011/bathroom-floor-dry-250811.html
@For Bangladesh and subcontinent where it is pricey and brooms become dirty quickly, a better option is to use traditional broom that does not cleaning or replacing that often.
: Keep Things Put Away
Strive to have near-empty surfaces in your bathroom. Have a home for everything behind closed doors in a vanity or cupboard. As a side note, shoving things into a drawer or into a cabinet is not considered a “home” for your items. Your goal is to have an actual space, preferably labeled, where each item is always kept. - See more at: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/house-home/housekeeping/how-to-keep-your-bathroom-clean-without-cleaning#sthash.L6OSyXGy.dpuf
Unfortunately, there’s no real way to make a toilet brush look like anything other than a toilet brush, but you can get ones that are hidden or small. If you get a smaller one, you can likely stash it behind your toilet where no one else can see it, but you know it’s there. Or, you can get a bigger one that comes in its own hiding container - See more at: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/house-home/housekeeping/how-to-keep-your-bathroom-clean-without-cleaning#sthash.L6OSyXGy.dpuf
@Hiding is one of the basics of interior design!
Read more at: http://www.boldsky.com/home-n-garden/improvement/2011/bathroom-floor-dry-250811.html
@For Bangladesh and subcontinent where it is pricey and brooms become dirty quickly, a better option is to use traditional broom that does not cleaning or replacing that often.
: Keep Things Put Away
Strive to have near-empty surfaces in your bathroom. Have a home for everything behind closed doors in a vanity or cupboard. As a side note, shoving things into a drawer or into a cabinet is not considered a “home” for your items. Your goal is to have an actual space, preferably labeled, where each item is always kept. - See more at: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/house-home/housekeeping/how-to-keep-your-bathroom-clean-without-cleaning#sthash.L6OSyXGy.dpuf
Unfortunately, there’s no real way to make a toilet brush look like anything other than a toilet brush, but you can get ones that are hidden or small. If you get a smaller one, you can likely stash it behind your toilet where no one else can see it, but you know it’s there. Or, you can get a bigger one that comes in its own hiding container - See more at: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/house-home/housekeeping/how-to-keep-your-bathroom-clean-without-cleaning#sthash.L6OSyXGy.dpuf
@Hiding is one of the basics of interior design!
Labels: interior design
not a single rubbish visible, some open space in display zones : interior design tips
Just a single rubbish lying in the floor could make it looks like messy. So ensure that not a single small thing lie here and there on the floor.
If there is a display unit like bookcase or show piece, don't cramp, keep some space. If it is hidden store then you may cramp things as much as possible.
If there is a display unit like bookcase or show piece, don't cramp, keep some space. If it is hidden store then you may cramp things as much as possible.
Labels: interior design
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
interior decoration tips: can't reach,use removable paper or cloth.
In some part of the furniture like the top of a bookshelf or wardrobe, it is difficult to reach without a ladder. In such places those could not be viewed, newspaper or calendar pages may be put on. After a month or so, just remove the newspaper pager or calendar page and put on a new newspaper page or calendar page. So dust gathers on the top of that paper and you just remove it to clean. Great. It is also best in dusty weather to cover up things with transparent plastic. One may use plastic wrap used in clothing like shirt.
strike through writing with a marker if you use some box some purpose or cover with colored paper.
strike through writing with a marker if you use some box some purpose or cover with colored paper.
Labels: declutter, interior design
Sunday, October 11, 2015
concetrate things at one side : Interior Design tips
on the top, concentrate things at one side and the keep rest empty. If it requires put something again not suited in the concentrated zone, may put it at the other end but it should be substantially lesser quantity and size than the concentrated zone(better one or two)
Labels: interior design
Friday, October 09, 2015
Mementos not to be kept : decluttering
memento will not last forever. So if something may not be useful to others, throw it away. If you have space, then only keep a little bit, but make sure that such memento only keep highest 10 percent of your space. Besides, now a days digital thins are there. So if you need to keep, keep it in digital format.
Nice way mentioned here about mementos management:
in a nutshell, Audrey said that she keeps an empty box in her desk and as mementos come into her life, she tosses them in this box. When it fills up, she revisits them and only keeps the most special items.
http://bneatobar.com/mementos-6-ways-to-deal-with-them-right-now/
Nice way mentioned here about mementos management:
in a nutshell, Audrey said that she keeps an empty box in her desk and as mementos come into her life, she tosses them in this box. When it fills up, she revisits them and only keeps the most special items.
http://bneatobar.com/mementos-6-ways-to-deal-with-them-right-now/
Labels: declutter, interior design
Interior design tips: hider color better be soothing color
straight line, hide, use a soothing color like deep green as covering for the hiding things,keep 80 percent or fully empty for the top space of a storage
Labels: interior design
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
interior design or decoration tips: keep most surface free while put things in congested form
My own tip on interior decoration or design
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keep most surface free while put things in congested form. For example, in the top of table keep most part free and just in one corner keep pens, stapler etc together.
If possible keep things in a line to make geometrical harmony
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keep most surface free while put things in congested form. For example, in the top of table keep most part free and just in one corner keep pens, stapler etc together.
If possible keep things in a line to make geometrical harmony
Labels: interior design
Sunday, October 04, 2015
importance and tips on the use of empty space aka negative space or white space
Empty space is very important for interior design. If possible, keep around 80 to 60 percent empty space in any interior design.
When you put a table, font put more than 40 percent things on the table top. In other storage devie try not to put something on top that are view able. Or even try not to put anything in cover on top of the storage.
Use concealed storage to store things. In case you could not buy or build storage devices, pile up and then cover up with atleast by white paper or clothing.
My above thought is alos endorsed by the following Zen decoration guideline:
To some people, a Zen aesthetic is all about clear, open (even empty) spaces, featuring concealed storage and minimal decoration. - See more at: http://www.dreamhomedecorating.com/zen-interior-design.html
The overall goal of Zen interior design is to create a peaceful, inspiring home that looks good without looking dressed up. (Here are some photos!) To create the look, combine any or all of the following elements of Zen decorating:
simple contemporary table and chair
? Clean straight lines: nothing that's visually busy;
? Built-in, concealed storage;
? Open, clear spaces (zero clutter);
? Natural, beautiful but unfussy materials;
? Quality but simple furnishings: nothing 'bling' or high-maintenance, nothing that screams for attention or tries to impress;
? Low-impact colors taken from nature, a minimum of (subtle) pattern;
? Quality rather than quantity;
? A calm overall look (you get enough stimulation when you step outside the front door ;-)
- See more at: http://www.dreamhomedecorating.com/zen-interior-design.html#sthash.xTLmHhN9.dpuf
1. Calm, clear, pure, wide open - you can create these qualities in your home as well as your mind. (In fact, creating them in your home will help you create them in your mind.)
The purpose of decorating Zen style is to turn your home into a sanctuary, a soothing, tranquil place of respite from the rush and emotional demands of the outside world. Here's how to "do" basic Zen interior design:
contemporary German living room
? Reduce the color palette to calm, 'quiet' colors (like neutrals, water and earth tones).
? Not sure how to use neutrals? Download my free e-book!
? Gradually take away all clutter, including ...
? small decorative items (even if they're pretty, they count as visual 'clutter')
? things you don't actually use
? things with an obvious pattern
? area rugs (particularly if they're colorful and eye-catching)
? Clear all surface spaces (walls, floor, tables and other furniture) as much as you possibly can. (More about this on the page about Zen Decorating!)
Looking at this list, you might find that Zen interior design is a fairly radical concept. But it doesn't have to be. You could, for example, start with one area, even a very small one; if you have a home office, it could just be a part of your desk.
- See more at: http://www.dreamhomedecorating.com/zen-interior-design.html#sthash.xTLmHhN9.dpuf
Decide that nothing is going to encroach on this free space. It holds no things that could demand your attention - just a clear, calm, empty space to rest your eyes on.
Any part of your home could become an experimental Zen decorating zone like that: a hallway table, a sideboard or coffee table, an empty wall painted in a pure, 'translucent' color.
- See more at: http://www.dreamhomedecorating.com/zen-interior-design.html#sthash.xTLmHhN9.dpuf
Freshome design tips
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there are some well-known interior design tricks that designers employ that you too can easily do with minimal effort and cost. Sometimes the smallest things make the greatest impact. It could be the addition of a mirror, a painting, a lamp or even a plant.
Read more: http://freshome.com/2012/10/11/10-clever-interior-design-tricks-to-transform-your-home
Use mirror to get the feeling of enlarged mirror , also it provides light with reflection. Smaller room should have lighter color better be white.
Wicker basket may be used to put things elegantly.
Go green.
Add plants to your living space. Add them to every room, small or large, few or many. Plants are an inexpensive means to accessorizing your space and adding color and texture. Not only are plants beautiful but many can clean household air and balance humidity. They can absorb pollutants and remove harmful gases from the air. No home should be without these wonderful greens!
Read more: http://freshome.com/2012/10/11/10-clever-interior-design-tricks-to-transform-your-home/#ixzz3nWqxNDM3
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PAaint or wallpaper your bookcases.
This instant pop of color will brighten and re-energize any room! It’s amazing how something so simple as a coat of colorful paint can instantly energize and transform your space. This built-in bookcase would be simple and ordinary without the bright blue interior. Perhaps the simplest and most inexpensive way to transform a boring space is to apply a coat of paint somewhere unexpected. Bookcases are an ideal place to start because you don’t need to paint a large area. Other fun places to add a pop of color include painting fireplace mantels, the insides of closets, hallways and ceilings.
Read more: http://freshome.com/2012/10/11/10-clever-interior-design-tricks-to-transform-your-home/#ixzz3nWrFFyLG
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Area rug
Hardwood floors are beautiful and easy to maintain but they lack the comfort that carpeted floors offer, especially in the cooler months. Area rugs can add fun and functionality to your living space. Use several of varying patterns and fabrics together to showcase your character. Or add several rugs of the same pattern and fabric, or different textures but the same color
Read more: http://freshome.com/2012/10/11/10-clever-interior-design-tricks-to-transform-your-home/#ixzz3nWrRUXDb
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negative space
One of the easiest ways to achieve this level of simplicity is to remove all unnecessary design elements. What you’ll have left is a lot of unused space leaving only key elements that reflect your core message.
Every blank space left unused is called “negative space,”, aka “empty/white space”. What is unfortunate is that most people are lured to fill it up with useless noise thereby demonstrating a lack of design experience,. Most novice presenters assume that every single inch of a slide should be stuffed with information, from graphs, charts, texts, and images. As long as there’s unused space, they think there’s room to add more elements to it.
The truth is, this space isn’t even empty at all!
For you to better understand the importance of empty space, let’s think about interior design and art galleries. Notice how most showrooms are contain an abundance of empty space or white walls. It’s not that they don’t have enough material to fill the space with, it’s that they use this empty space to highlight what’s already in it.
This is the same with slides. It is never “wasted” space because it allows your main elements more breathing room. Thus, allowing your audience the ease to soak everything up rather than having to meticulously scan around the slide before understanding what you’re trying to say.
https://24slides.com/blog/fundamental-principles-of-designing-part-3-white-space/
color effect
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exposure to both blue and green has been shown to enhance performance on tasks that require generating new ideas. However, the color red has been linked with superior performance on tasks involving attention to detail. Another study out this year showed that a dimmer environment fostered superior creativity in terms of idea generation, probably because it encourages a feeling of freedom. On the other hand, brighter light levels were more conducive to analytical and evaluative thinking.
http://99u.com/articles/17437/the-perfect-workspace-according-to-science
ceiling height
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A 2007 study found that a higher ceiling was associated with feelings of freedom, together with a more abstract and relational thinking style that helped participants see the commonalities between objects and concepts.
http://99u.com/articles/17437/the-perfect-workspace-according-to-science
Make use of plants and windows
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If you only do one thing to optimize your workspace, invest in a green plant or two. Research has repeatedly shown that the presence of office plants has a range of benefits including helping workers recover from demanding activities and lowering stress levels. As a bonus, there’s also evidence that plants can reduce office pollution levels.
Another feature of an optimized office is a window with a view, preferably of a natural landscape. This is because a glance at the hills or a lake recharges your mind. Obviously a view of nature isn’t possible for many people who work in cities, but even in an urban situation, a view of trees or intricate architecture have both been linked with restorative benefits. If you can’t negotiate a desk with a view, another plan is to choose an office in your building that’s the shortest stroll from an urban park. A visit here will revitalize your mind and compensate for your lack of a view.
When you put a table, font put more than 40 percent things on the table top. In other storage devie try not to put something on top that are view able. Or even try not to put anything in cover on top of the storage.
Use concealed storage to store things. In case you could not buy or build storage devices, pile up and then cover up with atleast by white paper or clothing.
My above thought is alos endorsed by the following Zen decoration guideline:
To some people, a Zen aesthetic is all about clear, open (even empty) spaces, featuring concealed storage and minimal decoration. - See more at: http://www.dreamhomedecorating.com/zen-interior-design.html
The overall goal of Zen interior design is to create a peaceful, inspiring home that looks good without looking dressed up. (Here are some photos!) To create the look, combine any or all of the following elements of Zen decorating:
simple contemporary table and chair
? Clean straight lines: nothing that's visually busy;
? Built-in, concealed storage;
? Open, clear spaces (zero clutter);
? Natural, beautiful but unfussy materials;
? Quality but simple furnishings: nothing 'bling' or high-maintenance, nothing that screams for attention or tries to impress;
? Low-impact colors taken from nature, a minimum of (subtle) pattern;
? Quality rather than quantity;
? A calm overall look (you get enough stimulation when you step outside the front door ;-)
- See more at: http://www.dreamhomedecorating.com/zen-interior-design.html#sthash.xTLmHhN9.dpuf
1. Calm, clear, pure, wide open - you can create these qualities in your home as well as your mind. (In fact, creating them in your home will help you create them in your mind.)
The purpose of decorating Zen style is to turn your home into a sanctuary, a soothing, tranquil place of respite from the rush and emotional demands of the outside world. Here's how to "do" basic Zen interior design:
contemporary German living room
? Reduce the color palette to calm, 'quiet' colors (like neutrals, water and earth tones).
? Not sure how to use neutrals? Download my free e-book!
? Gradually take away all clutter, including ...
? small decorative items (even if they're pretty, they count as visual 'clutter')
? things you don't actually use
? things with an obvious pattern
? area rugs (particularly if they're colorful and eye-catching)
? Clear all surface spaces (walls, floor, tables and other furniture) as much as you possibly can. (More about this on the page about Zen Decorating!)
Looking at this list, you might find that Zen interior design is a fairly radical concept. But it doesn't have to be. You could, for example, start with one area, even a very small one; if you have a home office, it could just be a part of your desk.
- See more at: http://www.dreamhomedecorating.com/zen-interior-design.html#sthash.xTLmHhN9.dpuf
Decide that nothing is going to encroach on this free space. It holds no things that could demand your attention - just a clear, calm, empty space to rest your eyes on.
Any part of your home could become an experimental Zen decorating zone like that: a hallway table, a sideboard or coffee table, an empty wall painted in a pure, 'translucent' color.
- See more at: http://www.dreamhomedecorating.com/zen-interior-design.html#sthash.xTLmHhN9.dpuf
Freshome design tips
>>
there are some well-known interior design tricks that designers employ that you too can easily do with minimal effort and cost. Sometimes the smallest things make the greatest impact. It could be the addition of a mirror, a painting, a lamp or even a plant.
Read more: http://freshome.com/2012/10/11/10-clever-interior-design-tricks-to-transform-your-home
Use mirror to get the feeling of enlarged mirror , also it provides light with reflection. Smaller room should have lighter color better be white.
Wicker basket may be used to put things elegantly.
Go green.
Add plants to your living space. Add them to every room, small or large, few or many. Plants are an inexpensive means to accessorizing your space and adding color and texture. Not only are plants beautiful but many can clean household air and balance humidity. They can absorb pollutants and remove harmful gases from the air. No home should be without these wonderful greens!
Read more: http://freshome.com/2012/10/11/10-clever-interior-design-tricks-to-transform-your-home/#ixzz3nWqxNDM3
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PAaint or wallpaper your bookcases.
This instant pop of color will brighten and re-energize any room! It’s amazing how something so simple as a coat of colorful paint can instantly energize and transform your space. This built-in bookcase would be simple and ordinary without the bright blue interior. Perhaps the simplest and most inexpensive way to transform a boring space is to apply a coat of paint somewhere unexpected. Bookcases are an ideal place to start because you don’t need to paint a large area. Other fun places to add a pop of color include painting fireplace mantels, the insides of closets, hallways and ceilings.
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Area rug
Hardwood floors are beautiful and easy to maintain but they lack the comfort that carpeted floors offer, especially in the cooler months. Area rugs can add fun and functionality to your living space. Use several of varying patterns and fabrics together to showcase your character. Or add several rugs of the same pattern and fabric, or different textures but the same color
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negative space
One of the easiest ways to achieve this level of simplicity is to remove all unnecessary design elements. What you’ll have left is a lot of unused space leaving only key elements that reflect your core message.
Every blank space left unused is called “negative space,”, aka “empty/white space”. What is unfortunate is that most people are lured to fill it up with useless noise thereby demonstrating a lack of design experience,. Most novice presenters assume that every single inch of a slide should be stuffed with information, from graphs, charts, texts, and images. As long as there’s unused space, they think there’s room to add more elements to it.
The truth is, this space isn’t even empty at all!
For you to better understand the importance of empty space, let’s think about interior design and art galleries. Notice how most showrooms are contain an abundance of empty space or white walls. It’s not that they don’t have enough material to fill the space with, it’s that they use this empty space to highlight what’s already in it.
This is the same with slides. It is never “wasted” space because it allows your main elements more breathing room. Thus, allowing your audience the ease to soak everything up rather than having to meticulously scan around the slide before understanding what you’re trying to say.
https://24slides.com/blog/fundamental-principles-of-designing-part-3-white-space/
color effect
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exposure to both blue and green has been shown to enhance performance on tasks that require generating new ideas. However, the color red has been linked with superior performance on tasks involving attention to detail. Another study out this year showed that a dimmer environment fostered superior creativity in terms of idea generation, probably because it encourages a feeling of freedom. On the other hand, brighter light levels were more conducive to analytical and evaluative thinking.
http://99u.com/articles/17437/the-perfect-workspace-according-to-science
ceiling height
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A 2007 study found that a higher ceiling was associated with feelings of freedom, together with a more abstract and relational thinking style that helped participants see the commonalities between objects and concepts.
http://99u.com/articles/17437/the-perfect-workspace-according-to-science
Make use of plants and windows
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If you only do one thing to optimize your workspace, invest in a green plant or two. Research has repeatedly shown that the presence of office plants has a range of benefits including helping workers recover from demanding activities and lowering stress levels. As a bonus, there’s also evidence that plants can reduce office pollution levels.
Another feature of an optimized office is a window with a view, preferably of a natural landscape. This is because a glance at the hills or a lake recharges your mind. Obviously a view of nature isn’t possible for many people who work in cities, but even in an urban situation, a view of trees or intricate architecture have both been linked with restorative benefits. If you can’t negotiate a desk with a view, another plan is to choose an office in your building that’s the shortest stroll from an urban park. A visit here will revitalize your mind and compensate for your lack of a view.
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