A good quality office chair is an investment.. think about it.. your job might require you to be seated for up to 40 hours every single week. A poorly designed chair will damage your body! I've some simple ergonomic tips that really helped me: Your feet should rest on the ground at a 90 degree angle when seated. Your back should lay against the backrest of the chair. Lumbar support should not push you out of the chair. Armrests should not stress your elbows. Both armrests should be … [Read more...]
Cozy Corners
What would you do if you had a cozy corner in your home? Read, meditate, listen to music, or just nap? :) I think I will rotate between the above.. at the end of a stressful day and also on a Sunday afternoon!I have a few examples for you from different styles. The key to creating such a nook is finding this space in your home. A space that relaxes you, which is most likely a silent corner. A space that is a private place in your own home. A super comfy seating - a sofa or a rocking … [Read more...]
Should I pair my Furniture and Accessories?!
As the title says it all... do you really need to find two exact chairs, or two exact side tables, or two exact table lamps for your living space!? What happens when you mix and match chairs, lamps or even sofas! In interior design, the concept of pairing is called as symmetrical designing and mixing is asymmetrical designing. Both designs when implemented well can be appealing, balanced and can become a cozy space.. let me explain how these are done and share some spaces that I fell in love … [Read more...]
On my Side!
Side tables in general are meant to complement the centered coffee table in a living room. However, a coffee table can sometimes take up valuable space in your room and obstruct traffic at the same time. In such scenarios, side tables can function as a small coffee table. More than one side table combined together can also substitute for a slightly larger coffee table. See examples below.source: … [Read more...]
Furniture
match the common elements in furniture's material and blend the common theme in upholstery such as stripes or paisleysofa looks the best on the longest wall of the room with art work or large mirror above the sofa to draw attentionplace the largest piece of furniture first, and the rest should balance fairly easily understand the traffic flow before placing the furniturelarge furniture will appear small if they match the wall colorpick your furniture first before you pick the wall … [Read more...]