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The aesthetic element of a lighting can give a better value in a work of architecture, both in exterior and interior. Not just an important role as a torch which facilitates the activities of residents, lighting can also create a dramatic effect in accordance with the concept of building or certain rooms.

Lighting on the facade, besides giving the security functions of the arrival of those who intend evil, can also strengthen the image, character and identity of a building. While in the interior, a proper lighting can create an atmosphere, making the room feel more romantic, glamorous or elegant.

Artificial lighting of the lights should be planned carefully, both in terms of placement, types of lights, to the function and purpose of the use of light. In addition to functioning as lights, artificial light also serves to enhance the aesthetic quality of the room.

Perform planning
To produce a convenience for users of the room, the lighting must be planned carefully. Which rooms need general lighting, and which part should be placed special lighting. Placing the lights at the right point, will result in convenience for users of the room, can also establish the desired atmosphere through a specific effect produced by phosphorescent lights.

In order to achieve the expected effects, avoid using lights that illuminate the whole room. For better results, use multiple lights to illuminate some of the different needs in one room. For example, a spotlight to highlight a collection of paintings, sculpture, or wall hangings, table lamps to add light when light is insufficient, or a pair of wall lights that can give a dramatic impression. Moreover, it can also be used a lamp, either standing lamp or table lamp, which also can be a decorative element of the room. Read the rest of this entry »

In a building, the roof is a major protector of the hot sun, wind and rain exposure. However, it is often needed extra protection in the form of additional roof so that sunlight and splashing through the rain water does not enter into the room through a crack in the door and windows. In addition, sunlight and rain that blew constantly, will affect the condition of a building, especially the ‘face’. The longer, the appearance of the house will be damaged, paint color will fade, and the walls are peeling. To fix this, you can use an additional protector such as concrete canopy.

Concrete canopy is a small roof above the opening (door or window), which uses the main material of concrete. Easy to set up and colors that can be likened to the color of its walls or other elements of the facade of the house, became the hallmarks of a concrete canopy. Than if using a fabric canopy, Polycarbonate or wood, which limited in color choice. Not only as protectors, concrete canopy also can affect the look of the house, so the facade of the house would be more “alive”. So for those of you who want to change the facade of the house, without a total remodeling, one that can be done is to change the model or form of the canopy.

Position
Place the concrete canopy over the patio, opening windows, vents, or doors. Canopy located above the main entrance or terrace, serves to reinforce the area of the house. Design canopy over the entrance, usually shaped bay exit the building to make it look eye catching.

Canopy above the window or on top of the vent, serves as an adjunct of the roof, especially for buildings with the main roof is quite high, such as in multistory buildings. Canopy above the window function to prevent splashing rain water as well as to filter the incoming sunlight directly into the room. The design on the canopy above the window can be shaped in the form of continuous facade along the eaves, or can be local according to the size of the window. If you want more varied, the opening of window can also be framed entirely like a box canopy, so that the protective effect may be maximal. Read the rest of this entry »

Floor, one element of the room that are important in interior design. Many activities that can be done on the floor, such as: playing, lying down, relax, eat and others. Therefore, floors should be made of strong material, easy to clean and has a style and size to match with the order of the room entirely.

A variety of flooring materials offered at this time. There are made of natural stone like granite and marble, and artificial materials such as ceramics, laminated flooring, and others. With a variety of motifs, types, and size of this floor, we can play around with it in an interior design. Because, other than as a floor coating, the floor can also function as a room divider.

Knowing the type of the floor
Before playing with the floor, first identify the type of flooring that you can use according to the function of the room. Floors are made from natural materials such as wood (parquet) and bamboo, suitable for private areas such as bedrooms. There is also a floor material made of natural stone, like granite and marble. Exclusive materials such as natural stone, will increasingly look luxurious when placed in the public or semi-public spaces such as living room and family room. It can also be in service areas such as bathrooms. For the dining room, pantry, bathroom, and kitchen, can use artificial materials, such as laminated flooring and ceramic.

The style in accordance with the function of the room
For public and semi-public areas such as living room and family room, the motifs on a natural-colored floor, such as beige, brown, white, and gray can be an option. In this room do not choose the floor with a diverse motifs, to give a homey impression on your home. As for room service such as bathrooms, pantry and dining room, can choose the floor a more patterned and colored. You can be creative by combining colors and motifs in these rooms. For a private room as a bedroom. Select a soft natural color motifs to make the room look more cozy. Read the rest of this entry »