Home Deco: New flair to your haven

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Traditional Kitchen

Traditional kitchen still has its reigns. In this type of kitchen, the cabinets are painted or stained with the option of having a glass-front door. The best one remains the mixture of classical elements with modern or industrial elements.   [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"5307","attributes":{"class":"media-image size-medium wp-image-10047 alignleft","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"300","height":"169","alt":"Transitional Kitchen"}}]]  

Transitional

Transitional kitchens are a blend of traditional and modern sophistication with high end marble countertops, built in breakfast nook, sleek wood-veneered cabinets and ebonised flooring.      

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Multi-functional living room

As described by interior designer Margot Masson, today the trend is to have a multifunctional living room with wooden stools, side table and multifunctional furniture. “Concerning the colour, grey with bright colours are more in demand and stylish. Having small tables are becoming more fashionable nowadays. People like to have different cushions with different textures and patterns,” she reveals. Hereunder some ideas for a fashionable and luxurious living room:

Urban functionality

Normally, in this type of living room, one can find a colour palette of grey, black and white is paired with shimmery steel and rich wood accents for a cool, contemporary look. Modern furnishings, smart track lightings and a dramatic ceiling fan combine for a stylish and functional living space.

Bold and Colourful

Many people like very bright and bold colours. Those who like bold and colouful can try to balance the look with low-slung furniture in white and peacock blue create a cool, lounge-like vibe, while natural-stained maple flooring and updated shag carpet ground the space.

Comfy Elegance

It is a blend of elegance and comfort. There is the use of antiques to anchor the room and then mix in modern touches with bold fabrics, mid-century lighting, and sculptural accessories. Pair silk curtains and mirrored tables with clean-lined upholstery and lots of colourful pillows are used.

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A multi functional living room is gaining much momentum. Living rooms are being divided into different zones: home office, library lounge and the main area used to watch TV and hanging out. Tie the entire space together by using the same color palette, like the combination of chocolate, caramel and oatmeal in this living room.  

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Advice for renovation

Many people at the end of the year think of home renovation. Interior Designer Margot Masson provides the following advice: 1. Proper planning: First know what you want. What kind of designs you want. 2. Budget: Look at your budget. Is the budget sufficient for what you want? Keep in mind all the details even the simplest ones like lightings. 3. Remain focused on what you want. Do not sway in other direction and do not any one take you into another direction.

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The most comfortable bedrooms

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Eclectic

In this particular design, a variety of colours, pattern and texture is used. Linen curtains and velvet accents, splashes of pink and a sparkling chandelier can be added.

Romantic

Those who are very romantic in nature can demonstrate their personality by using soft hues and delicate fabrics like ornate headboard, silhouette bed pillows and white draperies.

Asian

The Asian style epitomizes simplicity, calmness and a serene environment. It has elements of a warm colour palette and nature-inspired furniture.

Modern

Modern design is the order of the day. Usually in this design, streamlined furniture with a geometric bed wall is often preferred. Minimal furnishings and a neutral colour palette enhance the look.

Children Room

Designing and decorating a child’s bedroom is very challenging as kids grow quickly and their taste changes also. For children room the trend is to have brilliant colour of combinations of the beds, area rugs, closet units and desks against the whimsical shapes and forms. Moreover, wall art is also very convenient and popular way to decorate a child’s room. Wall art can include stickers like butterfly, flowers depending on the child’s taste. Children room can also be multifunctional built in shelving, staircases and storage units. Many children also like to have a theme bedroom. For example for girls it is more princess like and for boys themes like cars or super hero.

Luxurious Bathrooms

Nowadays for bathroom, people are opting more for a luxurious, spa worthy bathroom where they can enjoy a good shower.

Tech-savvy bathroom

Technological advent has made bathrooms become more techno savvy with heated flooring, steam shower and remote-controlled toilet that features a nightlight, bidet and even a self-cleaning function.

Refined contemporary

This type of design is not only bright but also very airy. It consists of a glass enclosed shower, floating vanities and crystal-like beads curtains.

Modern design and modern conveniences

The modern bathroom reflects a soothing spa with luxurious amenities like heated flooring, a deep soaker tub and two-person rain showerhead.