In the design of a master bedroom, the colors you choose for the space are the most significant in the overall look of the room impact. However, the way you choose to organize your furniture also affects the style and atmosphere of the space. Placement of the bed is especially important because you want to feel comfortable in it to ensure a good night’s sleep. You can choose from various places for bed, but the size of your bedroom can limit your options.

Wall opposite the door

The traditional place for the bed in the master bedroom is on the wall opposite the door. The bed is usually focused on the wall, but can be placed off-center if a window or any other fixed element limits your choices. The placement of the bed along the wall opposite the door is ideal if you have an elaborate headboard, because it will be the first thing seen when you walk into the room. This position works well for large and small bedrooms, provided that the wall opposite the door is sufficient to accommodate your bed.

Door wall

If you cannot put your bed on the wall opposite the door due to windows and other fixed features, you can place it in the same wall as the door. While this placement is not recommended by the design principles of Feng Shui, you can create, however, a private intimate space for the bed, as it is hidden from view of the door. It can also provide panoramic views from your bed if there is windows in the wall opposite the door.

Corner opposite the door

For a more unusual arrangement, try placing your bed diagonally in the corner opposite the door. This position requires more space than the centering of the bed to the wall, so it works best in a large room. As with the centering of the bed in the wall opposite the door, a diagonal arrangement allows the bed and headboard to become the point focal of the room, because the location is unique and striking. It is also an easy way to add interest to a room that has a simple design, as a neutral color palette and minimalist furniture.

Center of the room

The most dramatic placement for a bed is located in the center of the room, away from the walls. Instantly the bed is the focal point of the room. This position makes an impressive setting for a poster or a canopy bed. However, this arrangement only works in a spacious bedroom, and you should have enough space around the bed for other furniture. To prevent bed, look like it was floating in the middle of the room, you can “anchor” it by placing a carpet underneath it or add a bench at the foot of the bed.

The wicker baskets are a great alternative to decorate and maintain order at home. Like the fruit boxes or plastic boxes, of which we have spoken, wicker baskets are an interesting storage option, because as well as a practical function serve an aesthetic.

Wicker baskets and other plant fibers such as raffia, hemp or jute are elements Trend today. Many people seek the natural and handmade touch they bring to our homes. We cannot forget besides the many possibilities that offer us. They can be used as storage if, but also as a pot, lamp or to decorate walls.

There are many reasons why no wonder that wicker baskets are decorative trend. In addition to serving a practical function, they are decorative and bring to our home warmness that only found in natural materials such as wicker, raffia, jute or wood. Do you want to know how to get the most out of them?

Wicker baskets as storage solution

Boxes are a great tool for storage, but so are wicker baskets. They are a great option to keep blankets and plaids in the bedroom or in the living room, placed at the foot of the bed or next to the sofa. Besides functional, they are aesthetically pretty.

They are also very practical in a reading corner to store books and magazines … as well as next to the fireplace to have the wood on hand. The ideal in both cases is that they have a robust design that does not yield to the weight of the items they contain, so that we can organize these comfortably.

Wicker baskets for storing firewood

The bathroom and laundry are other spaces where wicker baskets can be very useful. Dirty laundry is something we are used to depositing in a basket; but also these baskets are ideal to organize towels and different cleaning products or hygiene, as you can see in the images.

Wicker baskets for storage

And what other stay of the house can benefit from its functionality and aesthetics? The lobby, no doubt. The lobby is the first thing our guests see; the space with which they can quickly identify our style and way of living. If we look for a neutral and natural tone to decorate this space, a console or a bench and wicker baskets may be all that we need. We can organize in the wicker baskets the accessories and accessories that we normally use. But also use them to put fresh flowers that give color and freshness to the room.

Wicker baskets in the children’s bedroom

And if they are for adults, why would not they be a good storage system for children? In neutral colors or with brushstrokes in bright colors sherbet or neon, the baskets are very useful for them to learn to collect their toys and dolls. We can put them under the bed, on a shelf…

Wicker baskets in the children’s bedroom

Wicker baskets provide us with numerous possibilities and not just as storage. In the last decade they have become a trend element that is also used as potting covers. Being made of natural materials that can be damaged by moisture, are not used directly to contain the plant but if as an external element.

Wicker as a flowerpot

If already in the plants contribute a natural touch to our home, this way we reinforce this effect. We can use large baskets to decorate the large plants of the hall, the hall or the bedroom, but also with small cacti and succulents on shelves and chests of drawers.

They are also a great alternative to have our herbs handy in the kitchen. It is very easy to line the smaller baskets, being able to plant directly on these thyme, rosemary, basil or parsley.

As a decorative element on the wall

The flat wicker baskets, besides a practical function, can become an original proposal to decorate the walls. A set of baskets can add a lot of character to the fireplace, to the entrance wall or to a green corner like the images. Combining baskets of different sizes is always a good choice.

Baskets of wicker like lamps

Our latest proposal is a trend. Using wicker baskets as lamps is an alternative with great demand and a great presence in the publishing houses of decoration. The ones we present today are designed as lamps, but we can create similar effects by buying wicker baskets and adapting them in a simple way.

Baskets of wicker like lamps

The lamps made with wicker baskets are fantastic in traditional or rustic style kitchens. Also in salons and outdoor spaces with a simple and neutral environment. The trend invites us to bet also on designs of great size, that do not go unnoticed and that allow us to direct the light.

Did you know all the possibilities of wicker baskets? As you will have noticed, there are many possibilities both practical and aesthetic that provide us. Use them in your home!

If you are aware of the new trends in home decorating, you know that decorating the home with picture frames is something that has always been popular, but today it’s done in a different way.  We are not going to just put a photo frame with an image and mix it with other frames without any sense, today the final collage is what matters.

We will give you a few ideas to decorate with photo frames that can be arranged in a very original way, with or without photos, with decorative details and many varied colors. Creativity is the new trick to decorating differently, avoiding use of photo frames in the traditional way.

Decorate only with photo frames

There is a trend that is very interesting to try to use picture frames as decorative items in themselves, not just to frame a photo. In this case the frame becomes the protagonist and must be given the most importance. When decorating with photo frames we must choose frames that are similar in tone and style, that is, modern frames with simple shapes with varied and elegant outlines. They have to have something in common even if they are not the same size or color to create a homogeneity that is good when decorating.

Photo frame compositions

Right now, there is a trend that we see in many homes, in which different compositions of photo frames are used. In these arrangements you can look for symmetrical shapes, but the most common feature is that the set is asymmetric, so that it is more natural and original. You can try to buy different frames in different sizes and tones but in a similar style and make configurations by rearranging until you find the positions that you like. This is a creative way to decorate the walls.

Original home frames

Among these photo frames we can also find original frames. There are attractive designs full of details, and others with intense color or decorated with feathers, glitter or other crafty items. A photo frame is no longer a way of framing a photo to become a decorative object, so it becomes very important when decorating spaces.

Mark DIY

Many of picture frames can be modified ourselves to create totally new appearances. You can paint them colors that match with the decorations in the space if you do not find the exact tone. You can also add stripes or glitter to give a bright touch. Other frames can be decorated with feathers, buttons or branches. There are a thousand craft ideas to create different photo frames and make them personalized. If you see that the frames you have are boring you, you can look for inspiration on the web. There are craft shops where you can find all kinds of spray paints and accessories to create frames for you.

Vintage photo frames

Vintage photo frames have a lot of charm, so if you find some, do not let them escape. Mixing several vintage frames of different shapes is very nice. If you want to add some color, you can add paint with worn effect so that they continue to have that vintage look. This style is a trend sought today, so it’s time to rummage through the attic to find things like these.

Decoration inside the frames

In general photos are put in frames and give a homogeneous look, that is, if you have all black and white photos for example. But today we do not have to limit ourselves to only photos, but you can decorate the frames with other things, with wallpaper and colored stamping for example. They are different and special ideas that serve to create a new and more original decoration. Inside you can also put nice decorative sheets, which are trend and come in many different designs and colors.

Composition of colors

When decorating with frames on the walls, you must consider the tones that dominate in your decoration, so that the set is beautiful. If there is a color in the room that is more prominent, you can use base tones such as white and gray and add that color in small brush strokes. You never have to fall into the excess when decorating with colors, and that’s why it’s better to add just touches than to overdo it. And you know, if you do not find frames in the right color, you just must buy spray paint to make them the color you want.

A small bedroom can be challenging for decoration, but it becomes even more frustrating when you add a large bed. The good news is that there are ways to make it feel bigger, even with the presence of prominent cabinet. Think of your room as a haven of rest instead of a multi-purpose area, and decorate it with that intention.

Instructions

1. Add Color. Paint the walls of your room using bright light colors. It emphasizes only to add the illusion of depth by painting the wall on which rests your bed. If you choose to use wallpaper, choose the vertical lines to make the room look bigger to attract attention upward.
2. Place your bed against the center wall in the middle of the room, to create free space on both sides. If you have one with head and foot, discard the latter to create more space.
3. Use linens and colorful cushions to draw attention to bed. As this will be the focal point of the small room; accentuate using bright colors or fun patterns to attract attention. A canopy is another idea for a small bedroom as it uses vertical space and adds a focus of extra attention.
4. Reduce clutter and storing large furniture items in drawers under the bed. Too much furniture can cram your room and make it look even smaller. Buy containers that can slide under the bed to store things, and leverages other storage spaces.
5. Avoid the profusion of pictures on the walls. Choose a beautiful and unique piece, or hang a mirror in place. Too much decoration on makes them seem smaller and therefore the fourth overall looks smaller. A mirror can provide an illusion of space, and one with a cute frame that hangs above the bed, gives a nice touch of decoration without being overdone.

The plumbing is always a challenge, especially if you need to crawl under the house to do it. Install toilet drains properly it is crucial for the efficiency of the overall pipelines bathroom. Much of this has to do with proper ventilation of drains. If there is no air supply to the drains, they simply will not function.

Instructions

1. Cut a hole of 5.8 cm for the bottom panel of the wall behind the toilet with a saw to pierce. This will be for the vent pipe coming from below the ground. Secure the rim of the toilet to the floor with deck screws. Estate sure that the slots that occur in the rim of the toilet base are in the correct position for inserting the screws to the toilet base, If the flange has to move, see “Installing a toilet rim moved” in the Reference part of this article.
2. Cut a short section of a tube of 3.8 cm in diameter with a precision saw. Take care that is long enough to fit under the floor from the wall. Put it through the hole of 5.8 cm. The rest of the drain line will be installed below the house.
3. Applying PVC cleaner (or primer) to the elbow and the shoulder followed by adhesive. Install the elbow on the ledge below the floor giving a slight Thorson. Make sure it is “settled” and that it is turning in the right direction.
4. Install the reducer in the short end of the vent pipe of small size you cut in Step 2. Install the “T” at the end of the elbow for an end point upward for ventilation and the other is down, Ensures reducing the “T” flipping up.
5. Install sections of the sewer toilet using the method described in Step 2. Divide the different sections of pipe needed to connect to the line that leads to drainage or septic tank. Make sure it is enough downward angles to maintain the flow of water to its destination.
6. Plumbers install a strap around the pipe under the house. Measure a piece long enough to reach around the tube and secured to the floor joists. It can be secured with screws or nails box.
7. Cut a hole through the top panel of the wall for the vent pipe. See “Plumbing of a ventilation system” in the Reference section for more information about plumbing vent. Ensures coupler tubes to the tube end up off the floor. Cut a piece of vent pipe long enough to reach above the roof. Hence, short and ensures sufficient ventilation tubes to pass through the ceiling.

The corners, the place where two drywalls connect, have to withstand the bumps and collisions every day. In general, one or two sheets of plaster must be cut to fit properly, exposing the cast crumbly center panel. The corners provide that measure of protection as bonus to cover the edges of the drywall.

Selection

The corners come in long strips which engage the walls of standard heights and are made ​​of both metal and plastic. The material is pre-folded to bend easily around the corner when applied. Both options come with material butt rounded edge or square edge. The choice of materials and design is based on individual tastes.

Cutting to size

Select a piece of a length lace from ceiling to about 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) from the ground. Apply the trim Base after the wall is completed; This will protect the bottom edge of the drywall, as it will hide any space along the floor, A pair of tin snips or a hacksaw to cut through a butt. Try to avoid bending or twisting the butt of his way when the courts. If arcs are formed, they will be difficult to fill later.

Hanging

Use a full strip butt cut to size for the wall instead of joining together two or more short sections. The patched style is more difficult to cover with joint compound and not look as straight and smooth as one piece. Place drywall screws in pre-drilled along each side of the butt-hole. Keep the screws eight or 10 inches (20.32 or 25.4 cm) apart and the material underlies in the butt so that the heads do not protrude. This will support the solid butt on the wall and make the final steps easier.

Apply paste

Pasta, joint compound and drywall compound all refer to the same material – a bonding agent used to hide and leveling and seal the joints between sheets of drywall. The compound is solid in a list formula to use or powder to be mixed with water. Material applied in several thin coats rather than a single thick layer. Spread the compound in a butt with a wide spatula, smoothing the material about six inches (15.24 cm) along both walls. The second layer should completely hide the butt material and soften few inches further, A final thin finish the task.

Commercial products of cleaning of carpets can be expensive and may contain harsh chemicals. If you want to save money or just be greener, you can clean your carpets with a staple of the home, baking soda. This has absorption properties, which absorbs as much as odors stains without rubbing too. Its deodorant skills can be especially useful if your pet odors in carpets. For the baking soda working effectively as a carpet cleaner, you must use it properly.

Instructions

1. Cover the carpet with a light even coat of baking soda. Apply baking soda in a thicker layer on the dirty areas.
2. Let the baking soda remain still in place for one hour or overnight. Vacuum the entire surface of the carpet and be sure to remove all traces of sodium bicarbonate.
3. Examine the carpet to see if there are spots. If there are stains on the carpet, pour 1 cup of warm water in a small bucket or container. Add 2 tablespoons of mild liquid detergent to the water.
4. Dip a sponge in the soapy water. Dry sponge gently on any carpet stain until it absorbs the liquid and stains disappear.
5. Dampen a white cloth with warm water. Gently rub the stained areas of the carpet to rinse the persistent detergent. Let the carpet dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Sodium bicarbonate tends to work more effectively on wet or greasy stains from the carpet.
• Never rub strong stains or you could permanently damage the fibers. Excess pressure can also cause stains to penetrate more into the carpet.