KEY TO A TOWN HOUSE DECORATION STYLE

The modern townhouse style is characterized by elegance and sophistication. The paint colors used are either bold and dramatic or soft understated hues. Black can be used on the walls as it creates an automatic expensive feeling. It should however be mixed with matching colors to avoid a room that is too dark and also to bring out the elegance. Back could be mixed with vibrant dark blue colours and grey accents. There is a preference for modern colour schemes.

Overstuffed pillows are used to bring out the elegance, use suitable colours and soft textures for the comfort on the couch. When used appropriately pillows create an elegant cozy feeling inside the room making it very attractive. Pillows may be used to make the room look restful and calm or curvy and glamorous. The choice of colours, textures and sizes depends on the look you are going for.

Every accessory used, from lightings to door knobs to taps to sinks to decorations, are high end inclusions. A town house uses high quality modern installations. Everything is made to complement the high quality elegant look. Gold colour accessories may be used as they are very elegant and they stand out.  This can be used on the mirror frames or picture frames or other decorative items.

The flooring materials, walls and the ceiling are not necessarily of one type. It could be wood, stone, tiles etc. this could be mixed to bring out an elegant and beautiful look. The finishing is very fine and smooth. Wall paintings, pictures and carpets could be used to complement the look. One could go for a wall to wall carpet to make the room look soft and comfortable. A solid gleaming hardwood floor could also be used as it is very elegant. One may also mix the styles but in a very sophisticated way to bring out the intended beauty. The choice will depend on one’s taste and style.

Another feature of a town house is the use of natural lighting. Whether it’s the brilliant sunlight or muted overcast light, natural lightning is preferred for the beauty and health benefits. Airing is also a very important feature of the modern town house. Enough circulation of air in the house makes it very fresh, restful and comfortable to live in. Both lighting and airing are mainly solved by the use of large windows.

DESIGNING YOUR HOUSE THE FARM HOUSE STYLE

The term farmhouse simply put means the house that serves as the main residence in an agricultural land. These types of houses were mostly built when man made materials were not accessible. The design of a farm house therefore depends on the geography, the climate, the people, the culture and the natural building materials available in the area. What this means is that a farmhouse, which in today’s world is mostly used just as a style, should be unpretentious, straightforward and as much as possible made from available natural building materials in the area where it is built. 

The design used and materials used should reflect the surrounding culture and climate. It should fit into the environment naturally. It doesn’t necessarily have to be built of mud, logs or stone; it could be built of brick or quarried stone.

The major characteristics of a farmhouse interior style are;

1.       Natural materials, textures and simple comfortable furniture

2.       Rush-matting and cane seating

3.       Use of natural wood

4.       It is not about overwrought iron, mock-rustic accessories but about an atmosphere of casual comfort and sturdy solidity

5.       Simplicity of the design

Real farmhouses have small windows that cannot be easily flung open; this is because most the day is spent in the farm and not in the house. However, a “farmhouse” built in town will need to have a window wide enough for airing and light. As much as possible the house should make use of natural light.

A farmhouse has a fireplace, both for keeping the house warm, and in other times just for decoration. The sitting arrangement is never formal. Comfort is key, the furniture, cushions and mattresses used should be very comfortable. Sinks, water systems and other essential accessories should also be installed to make the house comfortable. Lighting fixtures should be of very simple shapes. Decorations mostly involve vintage items and flowers.

Most parts of the farmhouse from the floor, the staircases to the ceiling are made of wood. Decoration is characterized by use of soft colours which are very close to natural shades. This makes the house look very natural and calm, and also brings in a sense of comfort.

             

The farmhouse bedroom is a soothing sanctuary. Even with its simplicity it is full of cozy bedding that make it very comfortable and peaceful. The colors used to decorate are calm and natural colors which create peace of mind whenever one gets into the bedroom.