How to Give your Home a Refreshing Vibe

Our homes are continuously evolving and you may personally develop a love/hate relationship. Most of us can see at least a few flaws in our homes. Whether you are talking about the arrangement of your furniture pieces or the appearance of your decorative items. These may not be visually appealing as you see them every day. Time to refresh your home to boost the overall appearance. 

There are different ways to refresh your home. Sometimes you just need to be innovative and creative in looking for ways to spruce up your homes. With these easy steps, you can have a home interior that is worth inspiring your friends.

Remove all unwanted accessories

Decorative items can sometimes be an eyesore. Declutter by removing any item that is not needed except for furniture pieces, drapes, and rugs. You may find other places for them in other rooms such as the dining or the kitchen. Start with this step and you will see the overall appearance of your home from a bird’s eye view.

Furniture arrangement

Check the arrangement of your furniture pieces. Sometimes just rearranging them can give your home a whole new look. This is possible if your room allows them in different arrangements. The good thing about this is that you may be able to do the cleaning simultaneously.

Your collectibles

Time to see if you have unwanted items in your collection. Time to discard or sell them to prevent the accumulation of clutter. Check where they are usually located such as the bookshelves, corners of your house, study area, and others. Old books and magazines may be donated or sold. Use boxes to temporarily store them until such time that they will be disposed of properly.

Add plants to refresh your home

Plants and flowers can totally transform the overall appearance of your home. They can make your rooms look fresh and pollution-free. Studies also have shown that flowers and plants can provide health and environmental benefits. In addition to these, a mini garden can be the focal point of your room.

Add texture to your rooms

This can be achieved with a nicely decorated blanket, rope-wrapped candlesticks, and rugs. You can also add texture to your walls with cool poster art. These can make your room look trendy and stylish.

Light a candle

Scented candles are great not only to illuminate your home. They can also add fragrance to calm and relax your mind and body. In addition to these, scented candles are also perfect to display if you want to add colors to your home. Display them in the living room or on the console table.

Make your Bedroom look Luxurious

Tone of Blue art wall

The bedroom may be considered your sanctuary where you can relax and recharge. These are the reasons why the space needs a personal touch when decorating it. Before purchasing the things you need to upgrade, think twice. There are smart ways to create a luxurious bedroom without emptying your pockets. Here are some ways to level up your bedroom without spending that much. 

Dress up your bedroom walls

White-colored walls are great for a minimalist style. This wall color can instantly make your bedroom look elegant. Decorate it with wall coverings like wallpaper, paint, artwork, and prints. As a result, you will have a wall that appears bright and warm. Dark-colored walls also deserve treatment for the same decors that are added to white walls. 

A captivating headboard

A luxurious-looking headboard may be expensive but it can give an elegant effect to your bedroom. However, this is not always true. There are still affordable headboards available in the market that will also rock the bedroom interior. The headboard should have an appearance that will catch the attention, such as bold colors, unique shape, impressive height, and elegant-looking fabric. 

The proper lighting

Whatever type of lighting you prefer: ceiling fixtures, table lamps, statement lamps, or others, choose those with a shiny finish. It may be gold, glass, or crystals. Large-sized lighting can also make the room look elegant. 

Add stylish seating

Seating can be added to the bedroom if there is any unused space. This can be beside the window, in front of the bed, or adjacent to a nightstand. Not only that the seating can add life to your room. It can also be functional and help create a small nook for reading or working. 

Add mirrors

Add mirrors on the wall, above the nightstand, or behind any lamp. These are some of the tricks that many designers do to add glamour to the room. Mirrors create depth and can make small rooms look larger. Choose mirrors with a gilded finish or unusual shapes. 

Chic nightstands

No need to buy a new nightstand if you already have one. You just have to declutter it by removing excess items like papers and other possessions. Leave only the lighting, a small vase of flowers, and a book. You may also add something shiny like a mirror, crystal, or brass. 

Pillows as accents

Add large-sized pillows combined with the standard-sized ones as well as two to three smaller throws. Rule of thumb, the pillows must not occupy more than a quarter of the length of the bed. Select pillows in silk, velvet, or faux fur to make the room look more luxurious. 

PAWtrait for a Cause

Photo competition for pets

For the second time in a row, Artdesign is holding another photo contest for our friends. Just as much as we enjoyed last year’s photo competition, we will surely have a great time with this year’s event! Artdesign’s photo contest this year will make you and your fur baby shine. With the theme, “Beautify Your Walls with PAWtrait of your Pets”, you will have the opportunity to feature the most loved photo of your pet in our collections. 

We know that there are thousands of pet lovers in the country who are more than willing to make their PAWtrait viral. It is easy to join! All you need to do is submit your entry and let your family and friends vote for it by sharing the link to your photo. 

In cooperation with Happy Pet, exciting prizes await the winners! The entry with the highest votes will get a large-framed print of their PAWtrait, a voucher worth Php 10,000 from Artdesign, and 5 packs of kibbles from Happy Pet. How about that?! Of course, just like in any contest, we also have some rules and restrictions to follow. As much as we want to accommodate all animals, exotic ones are not allowed. This is in accordance with the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001 (R.A. No. 9147). 

What makes this year’s contest even more exciting is that we will be able to support a local animal shelter. Cez Yor and Rolf Temme’s Animal Shelter/Foundation is a privately owned organization whose sole objective is to save animals in peril. The group started only saving a few cats and dogs, and now they have over 100 rescued fur babies. The sad part is, that funds are a bit dwindling. We don’t want their initiative to cease because of this problem. As such, we want to be part of their mission. Your help is very much appreciated as we all try to make this world a better place to live. 

By joining this contest, not only that you will have the chance to win cool prizes. You will also be part of the history of Artdesign as we embark on another journey of helping Cez Yor and Rolf Temme’s Animal Foundation. 

Check out https://www.artdesign.ph/photo-competition/ for the contest details. 

My Quotes Poster

My Quotes Poster

This poster is just an example. You can create your personalized poster by sending us a photo of your favorite animal along with an inspiring quote or saying. Let it stand out in your room and add beauty to your wall. Credit to Ms. Pinky Tobiano for the art.

The Beauty of Eclectic Design

Graphical with photography art wall

The use of eclectic design is one of the fun and easy ways to decorate your home. This design style gives you the freedom and flexibility of making any home look appealing and interesting. This is your chance to experiment with things and see which decorative items suit your needs. An eclectic design style is also recommended to have a home that is lively and vibrant. 

What is an Eclectic Design

Think of the Eclectic design style as a grocery basket filled with various items that you need for your home or space. There is no uniformity as this design style gives you the freedom and flexibility in decorating your home. The basic principle is that you can choose items from various sources regardless of their origin and history.

The eclectic design style originated during the 19th century. Its objective is to move away from the scope and rules of traditional design and architecture. It aims toward self-realization, freedom of expression, and creativity with the use of different items. You only need to create a room that is cozy and comfortable. 

The good thing about this design style is that you can practically use any item to transform your home. Examples are furniture pieces, souvenir items, gifts given to you, posters, photos, and others. There is no strict rule when it comes to adding valuable items. You only need to unleash your imagination and creativity in designing your space. 

What are the features of the style?

Achieving an eclectic design style is not that difficult. There are many ways to be successful with your project. The addition of furniture pieces is one of the first things that must be settled. The pieces must blend with each other and they should be functional, attractive, and comfortable. Any style can be added regardless of their style. 

The use of textiles also sets the mood of your home, especially the plain ones. As the design style emphasizes simplicity, plain textiles will help in achieving it. Moreover, different decorative items may be used as they represent different periods. It is also smart to use light-colored walls and furniture pieces to make the interior look warm and cozy.  

Achieve the style in easy ways

The eclectic design style is about combining different styles until you achieve the appearance that satisfies you. Add two to three styles and see if they suit your taste. For example, combining traditional and classical styles will give you an interior that is unique and appealing. In addition to these, the use of different decorative items made out of wood, glass, metal, fabric, or plastic also gives a wonderfully eclectic style. 

Paint the walls with light colors or natural colors to have an attractive background. This is also true with furniture pieces and decorative items. The furniture pieces, decorative items, fabric, and colors should blend well with each other, thus creating a balance in your home. Your eclectic design style is achieved with the combination of different design styles.

Wine Glass Poster

Wine Glass Poster

Simple and amazing poster art to add beauty to your walls. Spruce up your walls and give your space a relaxing atmosphere.

Pampas Grass Poster

Pampas Grass Poster in Black Frame

Bring a touch of nature to your room or space with poster art that features the flowers of a pampas grass. A plant that can grow in many places. This design can also bring life to any plain-looking wall as well as evoke energy in any space.

Why Pick Personalized Gifts for your Loved Ones

We are now moving from being traditional to becoming more innovative when choosing the gifts for your loved ones. Personalized gifts are becoming the trend these days and are embraced by many individuals as a way to send a heartfelt message. But first, let us see why gift-giving is special. It gives a special feeling to the recipients of the gifts and there is always a feeling of satisfaction and a fulfilling experience for the sender. 

Personalizing gifts helps people transform ordinary items into something remarkable. Gifts are personalized under various categories like the recipients’ names, personal messages, dates, photos, and other ways to express their feelings. Personalized gifts eventually became popular and are more preferred on special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. Here are some of the reasons why personalized gifts for your loved ones are chosen by many.

Giving any gift a personalized touch

These gifts are created by personalizing the name or picture of the recipient. The names are printed or engraved on cushions, mugs, keychains, shirts, and posters. Having these items shows the efforts of the gift-giver and tells others how special they are in your life. 

Personalized gifts can be treasured for a long time

It has been observed over the years that personalized gifts are highly valued by recipients. Traditional or ordinary gifts like flowers, bags, dresses, and others may be forgotten easily by the person receiving them. However, giving a personalized touch may be treasured forever and may evoke cheerful memories.

The perfect gift for all occasion

Whatever occasion it is, you can always choose to give personalized gifts. These days there are more items being personalized to make the occasion more memorable and fun. Whether you are attending a birthday, anniversary, or holiday celebration, there are personalized gifts available. You may want to confess your love on Valentine’s Day or tell your mom how special she is on Mother’s Day. Personalized gifts will surely do the trick. 

Nostalgic gift ideas

One of the coolest gifts that you can give are photos of your loved ones with sweet messages. Have the personalized photos on frames and take them down memory lane. In addition to these, you can display the photo on a special spot for a wonderful focal point in your room. For sure, this will truly be appreciated by its viewers. 

Be unique and stand out 

Let’s accept it. Many people are still into traditional gifts like keychains, accessories, wallets, belts, and others. However, you will stand out from the crowd once you give personalized gifts. These will likewise capture the attention of the gift recipient as well as the other guests. 

Stronger relationship

Personalized gifts give us the power to speak what’s in our minds and hearts. As such, the recipient of the gifts will exactly know your message and may make your bond stronger. These gifts will help you express your love, gratitude, and emotions in a unique and special way. 

Personalized gifs are affordable

Of course, the price depends on the item and how they are personalized. Traditionally, many people believe that the more expensive the gifts are, the more valuable they are. Gift-giving these days has been revolutionized as many are available at reasonable prices. Many online shopping sites offer personalized gifts at affordable prices. You just have to be smart when ordering online, especially when looking for the right online shop.

Pizzeria Rome Poster

Pizzeria Rome Poster in Black Frame

A lovely image of a Pizzeria in Rome that will surely make your mouth water. This is a cool art that will make your wall look fantastic.

Fine Dining Poster

Fine Dining Poster in Black Frame

Captivating poster of a dish usually served in a fine dining restaurant. A lovely art that will add life to your walls.