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Speaking about the layout of the home, of course can not be separated from any discussion about the furniture in it, especially a sofa. Beautiful or not an order of the interior is very dependent on the selection of an appropriate sofa. Generally we use the sofa in a long period of time, between five to 10 years. Considering its price is not cheap, and use a fairly long time, then we should choose a sofa that matches with the theme and design of the room and in accordance with our personality.

Before you buy a sofa, make sure you have measured the room or place where the sofa will be placed. Do not forget to leave a place around the sofa if you want to put a small table (side table). Determine the theme and the color of the sofa. If the room has been there, then you should follow the theme and the colors that exist in the room. Meanwhile, if the sofa was made for the new room then you can more freely choose the theme and the color of the room.

The color of the sofa usually depends on your taste. The bright color of the sofa, for example, white or red color is usually dull or looks dirty quickly, while darker colors like dark brown or black may not be too eye catching, but more obscured than dirt. The neutral colors very easily paired with other colors in the room. These colors are also survive long against the trend which came and went. If you want to look more attractive, it is advisable to play in the selection of color, pattern materials, and decorative cushions of the sofa as a sweetener. The rest, adjust it with the overall look of the room with your tastes.

The walls are part of the buildings that surround and limit the room, making it a part of the most frequently seen. Interesting paint color, wallpaper motifs, wood panels, are the ways to display a different impression and avoid the saturation of the plain room wall. Many ways to decorate the room, the presence of padded panels or padded wall add a variety of interior decoration of our homes.

After all, every type of wall decoration will display the mood or different impression in the room. So even with the use of the padded wall. In addition to creating the impression of three dimensions on the surface of the walls, at least it will present an impression of warm and soft in the room using the padded wall. Besides as sound proofing, the use of padded wall will bring another ambience in the room. Especially when coupled with a beautiful use of lighting, its ambience will feel so different.

Application of the padded wall
Padded wall was originally only applied in the room who need a sound proof, like a music studio or a home theater. However, because the design has no limits, and while it could still meet a consideration of safety and comfort, padded wall can be applied in various rooms. Padded wall is part of the interior, instead of paint or wallpaper. The principle is free, can be applied in the bedroom, living room, library, anywhere, except maybe on arae of services such as kitchen or bathroom.

The impression of the fabric will look different than the wallpaper or wood paneling. We can explore a variety of motives and textures of fabric. In addition to motifs, colors can also be chosen with particular consideration, for example, is the concept of harmony with the interior. Fabrics with a shiny surface, satin, silk and various kinds of cloth can be used as a padded wall. Read the rest of this entry »

The use of stainless steel, or also known as  inox iron is very popular today. Because stainless steel has several advantages that are resistant to changes in temperature and corrosion, easy in fabrication, powerful, aesthetic, and also hygienic. In addition to having several advantages, stainless steel also has a shortage, the price is relatively expensive compared to other materials. This is what causes it is rarely used by people. Yet with a little willingness, stainless steel can be combined in to the interior decoration. In addition to benefiting from stainless steel, we can also make the room a futuristic look.

Advantages of stainless steel
One reason for the use of stainless steel, is due to its resistance to rust. Because, the interaction between oxygen with a mixture material consisting of iron, crome, manganese, silicon, carbon, nickel and molybdenum in significant amounts. The result of these reactions form a layer of corrosion that would prevent the subsequent corrosion process. This resistance of rust for a long time, making you more efficient in spending money.

Other properties that stand out from the use of stainless steel is resistant to temperature changes, so this metal can be placed anywhere, both indoors and outdoors. For those of you who are busy and do not have much time to arrange the interior, very appropriate use of stainless steel. Because this material does not require an intensive treatment. Read the rest of this entry »