How to choose the right paint colors for my home?

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Reader’s question

"I want to paint my house but I don’t know which color is best for each room.
The kids’ bedroom furniture is in natural beech with navy blue curtains. Two boys and a girl 7-5-1 year old share the room. What color and what wall-style would you suggest?

The bedroom closets are gray, the furniture in cherry wood and the curtains are white with pale blue and pink flowers. In the open living room kitchen the dominant colors are blue, gray and wenge. However I would like to add one more color. What color purple excluded do you advice? Many thanks”


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Children room
We propose a two colors combination for the nursery, as it is used by boys and girl. The first color without being girly is off-white with a subtle yellow for suspicion space. The second color - sweet pale blue with accents of pale gray brightens the nursery.

You can alternate the two colors on the three walls and on the fourth you can make medium size stripes with these two colors.

kids_bedroom_combo, kids' bedroom paint colors

 

How to select the appropriate dining room table for my place?

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Reader’s question

" I have a problem because lack of space and I would really appreciate your help. I have a small living room with a dining room nook area. What shape dining table would accommodate the maximum number of people? Does a corner sofa fit in the living room? Could we have a small low TV stand in the room? Thank you so much!”

Our recommendations
The amount of people that can be seated at each table depends on the shape and size of the dining table. The size and shape of the table must follow the shape of the room, a square or round table looks best in a room with equal dimensions, while the long tables work best in rectangular rooms.

 

Ioanna_dining_room1, small round dining set

 

In my bedroom the wood is dominant. Can you give me some wall color ideas?

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blue in bedroom

Reader's question:

"In my bedroom both the flooring and furniture are wooden. The doors of the wardrobe are warm orange. What color should I use for the walls of the room. I want to avoid ordinary tones like dark brown and yellow"

   

What tiles will go in my kitchen?

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oak_terazzo

Reader's question: 

"The countertop will be S021 CMS. The surface of the cabinet door will be postforming relief and will have the texture of oak (horizontal direction). What tiles to use for the backsplash?"

   

LASVIT: the visionary Czech Republic glass manufacturer

INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

the_Ritz_Carlton_Shenzhen, amber color glass, hand-blown glass vase

LASVIT, the visionary Czech Republic glass manufacturer, presents Homune, its premiere collaboration with renowned British designer Michael Young. Homune, a functional table compounded of a hand-blown, amber color glass base and a hand-blown table top from clear crystal, is exhibited at Design September in Brussels, September 25 – 30, 2012.

   

What colors should I pick for curtains, textiles and accessories in a small living room?

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 diminakiliving_room02_small, small living room color scheme

Reader’s question

"In my small living room and kitchen I have mocha sofa, TV stand and coffee table in light oak. There is white tile flooring and the walls have a light beige shade. What colors to choose for curtains, textiles and decorative elements?"

   

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