decorating Archives - LUX & LUSH Mon, 13 May 2024 07:51:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Decorating Mistakes To Avoid With Small Spaces https://luxandlush.com/decorating-mistakes-to-avoid-with-small-spaces/ Tue, 14 May 2024 16:31:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=6078 While living in a smaller home may sound simpler, it’s not always easy to decorate a more modest space effectively. Here are some decorating mistakes that you should make an active effort to avoid if you happen to be designing a small living space. The Amount Of Furniture Bidding farewell to furniture is tough when […]

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While living in a smaller home may sound simpler, it’s not always easy to decorate a more modest space effectively. Here are some decorating mistakes that you should make an active effort to avoid if you happen to be designing a small living space.

The Amount Of Furniture

Bidding farewell to furniture is tough when downsizing. Unfortunately, it’s a reality that one needs to accept when moving into a smaller space. This is because having too much furniture in your home can leave a lack of space and space to move and really stretch your legs.

Avoid Dark Colors

For a small room, painting the walls a dark color is not recommended. This is because it can look dramatic and actually make the room appear even smaller. Stick to lighter colors that will make the room feel airy and appear larger.

Still To A Singular Style

While some rooms can have walls and floors with different patterns, this would make a smaller room look a little too busy. Make sure to select a unitary color scheme for the walls and a single tile pattern for your floors. Doing so will also make it easier and quicker to design and decorate your home.

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Avoid These Colors in the Kitchen https://luxandlush.com/avoid-these-colors-in-the-kitchen/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:16:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=2391 Color theory is no fluke. Rooted in psychology, the practice examines how we relate to color and the effect that it has on our emotional, mental, and physical state. Companies spend millions on branding to convey a certain message with the colors they use, so it makes sense that we spend some time thinking about […]

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Color theory is no fluke. Rooted in psychology, the practice examines how we relate to color and the effect that it has on our emotional, mental, and physical state. Companies spend millions on branding to convey a certain message with the colors they use, so it makes sense that we spend some time thinking about what colors to use in our home. 

The kitchen is a hub where people tend to gather, be it guests or those living in the home. It can often be thought of as the heart. Thus, when it comes to adding color to the space, there are a few colors to avoid.

Blue 

Spiritual experts recommend not using blue when painting the walls of your kitchen. That’s because the hue is associated with water and the kitchen is an area where fire reigns.

Black

Dark hues such as black and brown can denote dirt or mold, which you definitely don’t want in a space where food is being prepared. Black can also symbolize death and is considered unlucky in many cultures.

Gray

Gray is another color that can be considered as unlucky. The hue contradicts feelings of safety and security, and seeing as there are many sharp objects in the kitchen, feeling safe is imperative.

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3 Rules for Feng Shui-ing Your Home https://luxandlush.com/3-rules-for-feng-shui-ing-your-home/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:45:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=2390 When it comes to decorating, you may be familiar with the concept of feng shui. Translated from Mandarin as “wind-water”, it is based on the idea of fluidity when it comes to humans and their environment. In practice, feng shui involves arranging furniture in a way that creates balance and harmony according to the Chinese […]

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When it comes to decorating, you may be familiar with the concept of feng shui. Translated from Mandarin as “wind-water”, it is based on the idea of fluidity when it comes to humans and their environment. In practice, feng shui involves arranging furniture in a way that creates balance and harmony according to the Chinese belief. 

Here are three things to remember when it comes to decorating your space. 

Doorway to Nowhere

The doorway is where energy flows in and out of the space, as such they hold great significance in feng shui. Avoid placing your bed directly in line with a door, and also refrain from having a mirror facing the entrance doorway as this reflects the energy out the door.

Encouraging Conversation 

Your home should be a space where guests feel safe and comfortable. Facilitate the energy flow between people and encourage conversation by positioning the furniture in your living room in a U-shape. 

Bedroom Basics

The bedroom is where we spend the majority of our time and is thus considered the most important room in feng shui. If there is clutter under your bed, clear it out as it can represent blockages in our lives. Stacks of books are also not ideal in the bedroom as books symbolise active energy and can hamper restful sleep. 

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> decorating Archives - LUX & LUSH Mon, 13 May 2024 07:51:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Decorating Mistakes To Avoid With Small Spaces https://luxandlush.com/decorating-mistakes-to-avoid-with-small-spaces/ Tue, 14 May 2024 16:31:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=6078 While living in a smaller home may sound simpler, it’s not always easy to decorate a more modest space effectively. Here are some decorating mistakes that you should make an active effort to avoid if you happen to be designing a small living space. The Amount Of Furniture Bidding farewell to furniture is tough when […]

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While living in a smaller home may sound simpler, it’s not always easy to decorate a more modest space effectively. Here are some decorating mistakes that you should make an active effort to avoid if you happen to be designing a small living space.

The Amount Of Furniture

Bidding farewell to furniture is tough when downsizing. Unfortunately, it’s a reality that one needs to accept when moving into a smaller space. This is because having too much furniture in your home can leave a lack of space and space to move and really stretch your legs.

Avoid Dark Colors

For a small room, painting the walls a dark color is not recommended. This is because it can look dramatic and actually make the room appear even smaller. Stick to lighter colors that will make the room feel airy and appear larger.

Still To A Singular Style

While some rooms can have walls and floors with different patterns, this would make a smaller room look a little too busy. Make sure to select a unitary color scheme for the walls and a single tile pattern for your floors. Doing so will also make it easier and quicker to design and decorate your home.

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Avoid These Colors in the Kitchen https://luxandlush.com/avoid-these-colors-in-the-kitchen/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:16:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=2391 Color theory is no fluke. Rooted in psychology, the practice examines how we relate to color and the effect that it has on our emotional, mental, and physical state. Companies spend millions on branding to convey a certain message with the colors they use, so it makes sense that we spend some time thinking about […]

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Color theory is no fluke. Rooted in psychology, the practice examines how we relate to color and the effect that it has on our emotional, mental, and physical state. Companies spend millions on branding to convey a certain message with the colors they use, so it makes sense that we spend some time thinking about what colors to use in our home. 

The kitchen is a hub where people tend to gather, be it guests or those living in the home. It can often be thought of as the heart. Thus, when it comes to adding color to the space, there are a few colors to avoid.

Blue 

Spiritual experts recommend not using blue when painting the walls of your kitchen. That’s because the hue is associated with water and the kitchen is an area where fire reigns.

Black

Dark hues such as black and brown can denote dirt or mold, which you definitely don’t want in a space where food is being prepared. Black can also symbolize death and is considered unlucky in many cultures.

Gray

Gray is another color that can be considered as unlucky. The hue contradicts feelings of safety and security, and seeing as there are many sharp objects in the kitchen, feeling safe is imperative.

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3 Rules for Feng Shui-ing Your Home https://luxandlush.com/3-rules-for-feng-shui-ing-your-home/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:45:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=2390 When it comes to decorating, you may be familiar with the concept of feng shui. Translated from Mandarin as “wind-water”, it is based on the idea of fluidity when it comes to humans and their environment. In practice, feng shui involves arranging furniture in a way that creates balance and harmony according to the Chinese […]

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When it comes to decorating, you may be familiar with the concept of feng shui. Translated from Mandarin as “wind-water”, it is based on the idea of fluidity when it comes to humans and their environment. In practice, feng shui involves arranging furniture in a way that creates balance and harmony according to the Chinese belief. 

Here are three things to remember when it comes to decorating your space. 

Doorway to Nowhere

The doorway is where energy flows in and out of the space, as such they hold great significance in feng shui. Avoid placing your bed directly in line with a door, and also refrain from having a mirror facing the entrance doorway as this reflects the energy out the door.

Encouraging Conversation 

Your home should be a space where guests feel safe and comfortable. Facilitate the energy flow between people and encourage conversation by positioning the furniture in your living room in a U-shape. 

Bedroom Basics

The bedroom is where we spend the majority of our time and is thus considered the most important room in feng shui. If there is clutter under your bed, clear it out as it can represent blockages in our lives. Stacks of books are also not ideal in the bedroom as books symbolise active energy and can hamper restful sleep. 

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