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Reader's question:
"The red color is dominant in my apartment. The sofas are red and the paintings have mostly red tones. The draperies are brown with silver details and the furniture is wooden (wenge). I feel a bit tired and strested with all this red and I am wondering wether I could make red tones less intensive"
Our recommendations:
Red is actually a bright & intense color that tends to dominate space. If red is not used properly and prudently it might provoke stress. Moreover, red becomes even more bright, if the background is white.
So in order to make red less intense, we suggest you to paint the walls in neutral tones and more specifically to paint them grey, grey-blue or grey-olive.
The sofa is grey. What color the wooden furniture should have (apart from wenge) in order to match with the sofa.
Our answer:
Grey is a neutral color and matches with all type of woods and colors, either painted of natural.
Consequently, the color of the sofa is not determinant for the color of the furniture. However, there are some things that you should consider before opting for a certain color or type of furniture.
- The brightness of the space. For, example, if the space is dark with little natural light, then you should avoid selecting dark wooden furniture. If the space is cold you should consider selecting natural wooden furniture.
- The style of your space. If the decoration style is classical, then the furniture could be deep colord, like mahogany, cherry and walnut or antique woods. If the space is more modern then the wooden surface of the furniture could be painted (lacquered) in many colors, treated with decorative varnishes, ech.
Reades's question:
"I need some advice on how to arrange furniture in the living and dining area. Also, what type of furniture (and furniture dimensions) to buy?"
Our answer:
Apartment bathrooms tend to be on the small side. So how can you make a small bathroom appear large and spatious? The easy response is to apply light colors on walls, to use clever lighting and, most important, to add a large mirror. These solutions are pretty good but the professionals’ best-kept secret is none of these. Here it is:
The secret of professional designers does not lie in the size of the mirror but in its placement.
A designer will have a mirror cover an entire wall, from floor to ceiling, end to end. If there is a washbasin, then the mirror should start from the top of the vanity and end at the ceiling. No frame is added around the mirror and this heightens the illusion of continuity of the space behind and in front of the mirror.
If your bathroom is small or long and narrow, and provided the layout allows it, try to copy this secret as shown in the images below.
"I want to change the colors in my bedroom (walls, textiles, etc). I am also find interesting Feng Shui influence in our energy. So could you please make a small presentation on feng shui colors for the bedroom".
Our answer:
Feng shui colors promote health, good physical condition and a harmonious flow of nourishing and sensual energy. Even those people that suffer from insomnia could benefit from some colors in their bedroom, based on feng shui knowledge.
Skin colors
Feng shui theory puts forward several natural colors, found for example in forests, lakes, etc. Similarly, the tones found in human skin, like pale white, beige, light brown, etc, could be considered an excellent choice for your bedroom.
Some darker tones, like chocolate and mocha, can also be used, but only to emphasize some details and they should not be used on larger surfaces or as a background. For example, the curtains could be made of a darkfabric. Moreover the dark fabric controls more effectively natural light ensuring peaceful and deep sleep. Another example are the quilt and the pillows, that can also be dark and combined with white sheets.
White
White and the shades of white, represent purity, innocence, tranquility, and kindness. White is probably the most powerful color in Feng Shui, especially when combined with gold or silver and it can be used dominantly in a room.
Therefore, a totally white room is boring and cold. Thus, more soft colors, they should be added in the white scene like beige and gray.
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