Colors create the ambience of a room. Use it effectively to create the mood of your choice. Before jumping into action, wait, think, ruminate, delve deep into your self and discover your mood. This is to say, find out your true self. I may sound philosophical, but is it not true that we, by nature, have a unique mood attached to our self? Some of us may be soft natured, some - out going and adventuresome, some ? introverts and so on. Find who you are and choose the color that reflects you. After all, you are going to live there and it is important that you live in HARMONY with your dwelling place. Remember, a house becomes a home only when it gives you peace and happiness.
Now that you know ?you?, How to select the color? The key lies in you. Think of the color you like the most. That color is the color for your painting. Use it as the theme of painting for your apartment.
How to decide on the choices of lighter or darker shades? Judge on the following parameters. 1. The direction of the room and 2. The usage. If the room is located such that it gets more sunlight, then you may go for a darker shade. If not, go for a light shade. If you have kids and if the usage will be intensive and care-free, go for a darker shade. If not lighter shade would do.
Now comes the next part ? Gloss or Matte?
It depends on two factors ? 1. Finish and 2. Intended usage.
If the finish of the walls, ceiling and wood work is perfect and flawless and if the room will be usage-intensive, the best choice is Gloss as it is easy to wash the dirt off. On the flip side, it won't hide imperfections ? that is why you should prefer them for only for perfect finishes.
Use Matte, if there are imperfections to be hidden. But when it comes to maintenance, Matte falls behind Gloss. So it is best suited for adult and minimal use rooms, like Bedroom.
Next is the coloring scheme. There are three coloring schemes in vogue ? Flow-through, Contrast and Monochromatic.
Flow through ? The same color is used for all the rooms, only the tone (Shade ? Light === Dark) varies, giving a continuity and a smooth flow from one room to another. Ideal if your apartment is not big. Toning scheme with light shades makes the rooms look big.
Contrast: This involves use of opposite colors (Example ? Blue (Cool) and Yellow (Warm)) to paint different parts of the same room or different rooms. This will make the room look energetic but will make the room look smaller.
Monochromatic: Use of a single color for the entire house. This scheme with a good color will make your home look modern.
With the colors poetically named these days, choosing a color is not easy. Also, the color depicted on the color cards can be different from the way they will look on walls. Hence, it is always better to buy small samples, paint them, observe for a few days in the day and in the night for their light absorption properties and then make a final call.
Painting is an art in itself. While it is easy to pick up the science of it and paint your house yourself, the art in it is sure to be compromised if not done by a professional. The reason is simple ? Science can be imbibed, but art has to be professed. If you ever want to hire a professional to paint you cherished home, count on us. We have scores of professionals who can offer the best service, promptly. Think professional care, Think eServicePlace.
The term 'Feng Shui' has become a buzzword that crops up in most conversations about homes and interiors. It is an ancient Chinese science, and the word when translated into English means 'wind water'. The basic concept of Feng Shui revolves around the usage of the laws of Heaven and Earth to ensure the movement of positive Qi. Qi is a flow of energy that affects the environment around individuals, and can have positive or negative impacts.
Life today has become complicated and the stresses and strains of survival take their toll on the best and strongest of individuals. Added to this could be negative forces, which impact the health, peace and harmony in the domestic quarter. At such times, in sheer desperation, one may turn to Feng Shui to find solutions that would make things work in a positive manner. It helps to bring back harmony by regulating the flow of life energies. This can be done by either building homes in area with good Qi, or finding ways to change existing homes so that they fall in line with Qi. Proper alignment holds the key to success, good health and happiness. Feng Shui also propagates having a positive approach to life as positive forces attract positive outcomes.
Feng Shui uses the concept of Qi along with the Yin and Yang, the complimentary forces that exist but work in opposite directions. The idea being that the effect of the positive and negative balances out favorably. Earth, wood, fire, water, and metal are the five elements of Feng Shui that have an impact on the home or work environment. All the five elements do not compliment each other and some can have a negative impact when brought together. Therefore, while using each of these five elements in the home it is important to know which elements are compatible.
Each of these elements transforms the home environment in a specific manner. Thus water trickling down a fountain brings a steady flow of wealth and prosperity, while an excessive flow down the sink or toilet may lead to a loss of wealth, illness etc. Development and creative attributes can be incorporated into the home with the use of wood. Earth is considered a grounding feature and brings permanence into relationships and situations. The fire element is the most powerful of all and infuses energy and enthusiasm.
While using these elements the Feng Shui expert will always keep their compatibility in mind, to ensure that they have a positive impact, and not worsen the existing situation. Energy is a flow, and its directional movement must be favorable to bring health, success and harmony.
Feng Shui is used extensively in Singapore by people doing up the interiors of their homes. completed according to this Chinese science is believed to bring good luck.
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