How To Make A Stunning First Impression With Your Entryway?

If you need just one excuse to decorate your entryway, then let it be this: to make a memorable first impression! In addition to impressing your guests, entryways are also functional. It’s the most logical place to remove your shoes, hang up your coat, toss the keys, etc. It is also the room that will set the tone for the rest of your home. Your entryway is basically like a three-dimensional welcome space. It’s the most used, but ironically most people don’t spend a lot of time in it.

So how do you incorporate decorative elements into a high traffic, under-utilized space? By selecting visually impacting decorative accents, stylish modern furniture, and other well-chosen accessories, you can instantly transform your entryway.

Consider the following tips:

Create a Grand Welcome:

Toss out the rubber mud mat and opt for a traditional rug. When your guests step, they will be instantly wowed by the welcome they’re receiving. Traditional rugs are stylish, warm and inviting. They definitely create a good first impression. 

Manipulate Height:

If the ceiling in your entryway is high, but you have minimal wall space, consider hanging suspension lamps or a striking chandelier above. Not only does this create the illusion of height, but of grandeur as well.

Work with Scale:

Blessed with a large entryway, then why not highlight this space with a large piece of framed artwork with a gorgeous contemporary furniture bench underneath? This space would look even more stunning if it tiled with natural stone floors. What an impressive and dramatic way to welcome your guests!

Please Take a Seat!

A simple albeit effective way to make your guests feel welcome and at home is by placing a few seating options in the entryway. Chairs and benches are practical as they provide guests with a place to sit down and take a load off. You can easily accessorize the entryway with a few plants, throw pillows and an area rug.

Embrace Practicality:

For homes with children, it’s best to use the entryway in a concrete manner. This space can be a chic version of a mudroom. Place a shoe cabinet and a small seat in your entryway. This placement will enable your children to promptly remove their shoes and stack them inside the cabinet before entering the rest of the home. No place for a cabinet? Consider a simple wooden bench with overhead hanging hooks for coats.

Mix it Up:

Adorn your entryway with a chic glass console table. Pair it with some unique colorful and textural elements with key accessories such as a large sunburst mirror or a large vase, a table lamp or a centerpiece.

Make the right first impression with these tips on how to dress up your entryway. Visit Creative Furniture Store today to shop for these items.

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3 Basic Types Of Lighting To Include In Every Space

Space can have many uses. From being a place to work on your laptop, to a relaxation zone or a seating area where you share a meal with family and friends to even doing arts and crafts. Without adequate lighting, none of these activities would happen very well. Lighting features must correspond to the application or setting in each room. The rule of thumb to follow is Irrespective of what you plan to do in each room, incorporate three types of lighting into each space. All too often, people mistakenly assume that an ambient light is sufficient to fulfill their needs. It is only when the need arises, that they wish they had other sources of light.

With this in mind, listed below are three types of lighting that you should integrate into every room:

Ambient Lighting:

This form of lighting illuminates your entire room, i.e. it lights up the entire space. It enables people to move around easily and safely. In ambient lighting, the light bounces off your contemporary furniture to lighten the space. Depending on the color and pattern of your décor, this is a visual trick often used by interior decorator to create the illusion of space.
Good examples of ambient lighting include:

•  Chandelier
•  Modern Floor lamps
•  Table lamp
•  Recessed fixtures
•  Ceiling mounted fixtures

Task Lighting:

This form of lighting provides focused on a particular task in a concentrated space. Activities such as computer work, sewing, knitting, reading and writing all require task lighting. It provides brighter light in a focal point of the room.

Task lighting is congenial and creates a soft glow. It often has its own switch to turn on or off.  This type of light often has furniture hat pairs well with it such as a desk, a console table or even a side table. 

Examples of task lighting include:

•  Pendant lights
•  Desk lamps
•  Suspension lamps

Accent Lighting:

Accent lights are used to provide specific focus on a point of interest. For instance, it is common to see an accent light illuminating a piece of art, a special plant, a water feature or a large sculpture. Its purpose is to highlight and consequently, it creates the impression of a large space. 

Common examples of accent lighting include:

•  Wall-mounted fixtures
•  Downlights
•  Small suspension lamps

Having the right type of light can not only support different types of activities that occur in a room but it also helps set the mood and highlight your exquisite modern furniture as well.

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Leather Or Fabric: Which Sofa Upholstery Material Is Better?

Your sofa is going to be the heart and soul of your living room; both functionally and visually, so your choice has to be perfect! The comfort and durability of your sofa will depend on variables such as upholstery, infill material, and support system. The most important variable of these is upholstery, not only because of its visual and aesthetic appeal but the sofa’s overall durability.

In terms of options, there are two: leather and fabric. Each has its own strengths and drawbacks. If you are considering a new sofa for your living or drawing room, consider the following pros and cons of each upholstery material:

Fabric:

This is the most common sofa materials. It can be made either from synthetic or natural fibres. If your sofa will get a lot of use, it will need a tightly woven fabric material. This is determined by the thread count. The higher the thread count, the more tightly woven it is. 

What are some pros of a fabric covered sofa? Firstly, they are very comfortable to sit on. Natural fibres are breathable and soft. They are pleasant to sit on during the summers and feel warm during the winter season. In addition, you have many more options available in fabric especially in terms of pattern, texture, and color. With so many options, it will be far easier to find a sofa that pairs well with the theme and décor of your room.

Some drawbacks of choosing fabric upholstery are that it requires regular cleaning. Fabric covered sofas need to be vacuumed on a regular basis. They are prone to permanent marks and drink spills which can be quite difficult to remove. However, as a protective measure, you can apply for stain protection and opt for periodic upholstery cleaning in order to mitigate allergens, odors, dust mites and stains.

Fabric covered modern sofas can also fade rather quickly. However, this can be easily avoided by placing your sofa away from direct sunlight.

Leather:

If you want your living room to be decorated with modern furniture, leather upholstery is your best choice. It has a classic appeal when upholstered like a Chesterfield or English wing back. However, it can also appear contemporary as a recliner or an L-shaped sofa. Leather imparts class and sophistication irrespective of the style of seating. 

Some of the pros of choosing leather include:

•  Easy to Clean: Leather is easily cleaned using a damp cloth. The leather is naturally water-resistant, making it withstand liquid spills and stains. To ensure your sofa shines for a longer period of time, use a leather cleaner.
•  Resists dust mites: Leather is also naturally hypoallergenic. This means it will not cause allergies or accumulate pet dander, dust mites or fur.
•  Firm material: Leather is far more firmer than fabric. This highly durable material will last up to 15 years.

Perhaps the biggest drawback of a contemporary furniture leather sofa is its cost. Although it can be more expensive than fabric, its cost and low maintenance steps will offset with time. You also have the option of artificial or polyurethane leather. This artificial substitute can change to any color. It is also durable and cost-effective.

Whether you choose a fabric or a leather sofa, they can both elevate the aesthetic appeal of your living room. To shop for these types of sofas, visit Creative Furniture Store today.

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7 Accessories That Never Lose Their Charm

What should I put on my contemporary furniture bookshelf? What looks good on my side table? Is it a good idea to place a vase on top of the mantle? You might have a perfectly furnished room but lacking a little something that completes the décor of your space. All these questions point to one essential decorative item: accessories.

Accessories are necessary not just for their decorative aspect but also because they showcase the personality of the homeowner. Accessories are staple items that can do everything from complement the existing décor, to add a visual pop. Sometimes they can add warmth and spark interest.

With that being said, you can never go wrong with certain accessories. They will always withstand the comings and goings of home décor trends.

The following seven accessories will never lose their charm:

#1 Mirrors:

Mirrors, whether you arrange them in groups or place them on your sofa or bed, add visual interest to space. Mirrors are especially beneficial to small rooms as they help to visually expand a space. A fun twist on modern mirrors is the starburst mirror. It is a large-scale piece that can serve as a focal point in your space when placed on a sofa or bed. It can also punctuate the color of your wall.

#2 Meal cart:

Meal carts are elegant as well as practical. They serve a dual function. In the den, living or dining room, meal carts act like a bar annex or stand. You may use it to cart in tea, coffee or serve drinks. When not in use, use your meal cart to display your wine glasses and latest wines. 

# 3 Beautiful bowl:

Beautiful Calligaris Italian Design Furniture bowls feature a modern design and are globally inspired. They can be placed on any table, from a side table to a coffee table. Fill it up with toffees and candies and place it on your center table. Large bowls add a textural effect to your room’s décor.

#4 Art Grouping:

Consider grouping prints of similar themes on your wall. By repeating your placement, you can create a stunning visual impact.

#5 Glazed Centerpieces:

Invest in a few pieces of similar-colored pottery and place them on a shelf or mantle.

#6 Rugs:

Have a long hallway or drawing room? Break up this space by placing contemporary rugs of different patterns at regular intervals. Shaggy fur rugs are great in front of a leather sofa.

#7 Candlesticks:

Add a wow factor to your dining room with a few candlesticks placed in the center of the dining table. You may also display them on a buffet or sideboard. The candlesticks do not have to match, just group them together.

Accessories help to add personality and character to space. To shop for these essential accessories, visit Creative Furniture Store.

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