diva by design: Does Your Home Have the 'Blues'?
- 12/05/11 05:04 AM
Blue is cool and soothing to the senses. It is a difficult hue to mix and the color can vary under different types of lighting. Blue is also affected by the material it colors. Be careful which shade or tint you choose because blue can feel somber or cold. The Western 'blues' are: honesty truth loyalty masculinity formality repose tranquility sobriety sky depth of sea The Feng Shui 'blues' are: peacefulness soothing spiritual contemplation patient The positive attributes of blue are trust, faithfulness and stability. It's negatives are suspicion and melancholy. Blue is good for use in meditation or therapy rooms … (2 comments)
diva by design: Is Your House 'Green'?
- 11/30/11 05:04 AM
For a friendly atmosphere that is reminiscent of nature, use green in your home decorating. It is a color that can be either warm or cool depending on whether there is more yellow or blue in the mix. Some researchers have found that green can help to improve your reading ability. Supposedly, by laying a transparent sheet of green paper over your reading material will increase reading speed and comprehension.
image source Western meanings of green: nature serenity hope wealth safety peace security envy passivity In Feng Shui, green stands for: harmony tranquility restfulness health good luck infertility envy Green … (0 comments)
diva by design: 'Intelligent' Home Decorating with Yellow
- 11/25/11 05:52 AM
Yellow can be demanding, warm, lively or luxurious. It is the most difficult color for the eye to see and it takes on the hues of other colors. Yellow also makes for flattering highlights. Feng Shui practitioners use yellow in hallways and kitchens, but not in meditation rooms or bathrooms.
image source In the West, yellow stands for: sunlight warmth enlightenment communication cowardice deceit Feng Shui uses yellow to symbolize: intellect stimulate learning Yellow stimulates the brain and digestion. It's positive attributes are optimism, reason and decisiveness. On the other hand, yellow can represent craftiness, exaggeration or rigidity. A sunny … (6 comments)
diva by design: Cheer Up Your Home With Orange
- 11/17/11 05:33 AM
Orange is as stimulating a color as red, but not as demanding on your senses. We think of pumpkins, oranges, fire and fall leaves. Muted shades of orange are very popular to use in fall decorating, but don't be afraid to use it year-round. The brighter version of the hue can perk up any room in your home.
image source In the Western world, orange is: cheerfulness stimulation sunset excitement In Feng Shui, orange is: communication The positive attributes of orange are happiness, concentration and intellect. The negative connotation is rebelliousness. Feng Shui principles say that orange is best used … (0 comments)
diva by design: How to Use Red in Decorating
- 11/14/11 07:48 AM
I love it and red in one form or another is always popular. Red brings up very strong feelings and emotions. It is a very stimulating, dominant color and can make a space seem smaller than it is. If you are daring, use it in the entrance to your home to give a feeling of warmth and excitement. Since red is such an energizing color, I would be careful when using it on your bedroom walls.
Photo from Melissa Galt Interiors Red can be warm and inviting as in the photo above. Mixing it in with colors that are lighter … (2 comments)
diva by design: Does Your Home Have Rhythm? Part Two
- 11/07/11 09:00 AM
Last time I promised that we would discuss three more types of rhythm in interior decorating: opposition, transition and gradation. These are big words for simple concepts. Let's start with: Opposition - This is a form of repetition. You can find it where two lines meet in a right angle such as the corner of a window frame or doorway. Another example of opposition is where the horizontal line of a piece of furniture meets the vertical lines of a column or other architectural feature. The room below has more than one example of this in the horizontal lines of the … (0 comments)
diva by design: Better Home Location = Better Quality of Life
- 11/07/11 06:30 AM
Tigers, Dragons and ....Turtles? Oh my! Last time I told you about the Green Dragon. This is only one of the Feng Shui landscape formations that brings protection and good fortune to your property. All four of these features are meant to protect your home and property from extreme weather. All of the symbols can just be considered common sense that tells us when a certain location is unhealthy or if it is pleasing. Better home location = better quality of life.
Today is the Black Turtle. The turtle is represented in your property by high, distant mountains behind … (0 comments)
diva by design: Does Your Home Have Rhythm? Part 3
- 10/31/11 09:21 AM
OK! The third and last installment about rhythm is here! Today it's all about radiation, contrast and alternation. Give me a three-count and away we go! AH...One! Radiation - This is the rhythm created when lines extend out from a central point. The most common use of this type of rhythm is in lighting fixtures like chandeliers. The rooms that you will see this type of rhythm used in the most are the dining room and entryways. image source AH...Two! Contrast - When you put opposites close to each other. Smooth next to rough, a square glass top on a … (0 comments)
diva by design: Does Your Home Have Rhythm?
- 10/17/11 03:30 PM
Just as in music, rhythm establishes movement. Rhythm in interior decorating assists the eye in moving more easily about the room. There are eight ways that you can use rhythm in design. Repetition, opposition, transition, gradation, progression, radiation, contrast and alternation. What!? Don't worry I am going to explain each type of rhythm in detail. The first type of rhythm in interior decorating is: Repetition - Repeat color, pattern, texture, line, light or form to establish rhythm in your space. Color - This is the easiest way to establish rhythm, especially if your rooms are primarily neutral (black & white, all … (2 comments)
Blue is cool and soothing to the senses. It is a difficult hue to mix and the color can vary under different types of lighting. Blue is also affected by the material it colors. Be careful which shade or tint you choose because blue can feel somber or cold.
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