The Latest Trends in Bedroom Décor

If you ask a person which is their favorite room in the house the answer would definitely be Bedroom. After a hectic day’s work a person would like to sit back and relax in their bedroom. It is said that a normal human being spends one third of their life in bedroom. Hence it is important that this room should be warm, cozy and comfortable so that the person using the room should feel like spending time there. The bedroom décor has undergone vast changes in the past few years with respect to color, design etc.

When it comes to color, even though neutral is still the preferred one, bold colors are also being used to a large extent. Colors like shades of blue, purple and green are very popular. In some cases, the entire room including the ceiling is painted in bold colors. The use of such bold colors is accentuated by neutral colored furniture and accessories. White furniture set with white beds, white cabinet, dressing table etc is getting more popularity. 

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The next thing to be considered is accessorizing the room. Going green is the latest trend. Eco-friendly textiles, bedding, curtains etc are widely used. Curtains can be plain, floral or sheer curtain. Using recycled products like shabby chic furniture is also a trend. Hand embroidered pillows; hand woven rugs etc can provide a personal touch to the décor. Large mirrors and mirrored tiles let in more light into the room and make it look spacious.  If interested, one can add wall art to complete the décor. Wall art inspired by nature, plants, flowers etc provides a refreshing look to the room. 

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When it comes to bedroom décor there is no hard and fast rule. Since bedroom is a private space, it is completely left to the people using the room as to how to decorate it. After all it is that special room which is close to our heart. 

A Bedside Table To Add To The Beauty Of Your Home

When it comes to home decoration, there is no hard and fast rule that certain furniture should be used for a certain purpose only. I am talking about tables. Depending on the size of the table it can be used either in your hallway or bedroom or dining room, where ever you feel a table is required. What if the table is a mirrored one? It can definitely add to the beauty of the room it is placed in. Here I am talking about the Mirrored Bedside Table. Even though it falls under the bedside table collection, it can be used in your hallway, living room or dining area.

Mirrored Bedside Table

Made completely of beveled mirror with a black wooden frame, this table falls under the contemporary style of décor due to their crisp and clear lines. This table comes with a single drawer and a matching glass handle which ensures continuity. This furniture can be a sure addition to your home if you are planning to transform the look into contemporary.   

Rustic and Vintage Living Room Décor

The other day I happened to spot a special type of décor in one of the blogs. It is a combination of rustic and vintage elements. You might think how rustic and vintage can go hand in hand. Check the image below.

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For those of you who have already zeroed in on our driftwood and oak collections, you can add the Vintage Leather 2 Seater Sofa to your list to complete the Rustic-vintage décor.

Vintage Leather 2 seater sofa

 Upholstered completely of pure leather, this sofa comes in a distressed finish. Since it is available in brown color, it can go well with the rustic look of your room. So if someone tells you that rustic and vintage can’t go together just grab our oak collection and this wonderful sofa and show how you can transform your living space into the rustic-vintage style.

Complete The Rustic Setting With An Oak Dressing Table Set

There is no need to confine the rustic décor to your living room and pantry. The Brooklyn Oak Dressing Table Set lets you decorate the bedroom as well in the rustic style.

Brooklyn Oak Dressing Table Set

Made completely of oak, this set comes with a dressing table, mirror and stool. The oil finish of this set provides completeness to the furniture. The sturdy oak used in the furniture ensures its durability. The three drawers in the table provide ample storage space.

Brooklyn Oak Dressing Table

Brooklyn Oak Dressing Table Stool 

Since it comes as a fully assembled piece, there is no need to crack the brain over getting it fixed.

Brooklyn Oak Dressing Table Mirror

 Buy the entire table set or each piece separately and transform your décor into a country style!

Extend The Rustic Look To Your Bar or Pantry

The Round Driftwood Coffee Table helps to bring the rustic look to your living room. But what about other rooms in your home? You can extend the look to your bar or pantry using the Adjustable Oak Stool. With an adjustable height of 43cm-59cm, this stool can be used by almost everyone. The round base of the stool acts as a foot rest and provides support while getting in and out of the table. The satin lacquer finish of the table makes it more appealing. Since it comes as a fully assembled piece there is no need for extra carpentry work. Create a country style ambience in your bar using this oak stool.  

Adjustable Oak Stool

Give A Rustic Style Décor For Your Living Room

I love rustic décor and furniture. I like the way simplicity is combined with beauty in this type of décor. One of my favorite among rustic furniture is the Round Driftwood Coffee Table. Made of hundreds of individual pieces of drift wood and completed with a beautiful round glass top, this coffee table can create a country style ambience in your living room. When paired with wicker furniture,  it brings in a natural feel to your room. Add a dash of greenery and your eco friendly living room is all set to entertain guests.

Create a special energy in your living space with this wall mirror

Mirrors are usually used in living rooms to create an illusion of space. What if you want to create a special reflection or energy in your living room? The Art Deco Multi Angle Wall Mirror serves this purpose. 

Art Deco Multi Angle Wall Mirror

There are innumerable ways in which this décor piece can be arranged in your room. Keep a light focusing on this wall mirror. Its multi angle will create reflection all over the room. A bunch of fresh flowers placed in front of this angled mirror can create an aesthetic beauty in the room. This single wall décor is enough to transform your living room into a heavenly world.

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Win a Toulouse White Bedside Table

Have you ever imagined having that fabulous white bedside table in your bedroom? Here is a chance for you to win the Toulouse White Bedside Table.

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A Filing Cabinet For Official As Well As Personal Use

Just like any home maker, one of the main problems I face is arranging all the documents and important papers. Of course, this is the age of e-papers. But there are certain documents which we still prefer as a hard copy. My wardrobe locker is enough to keep all these documents. But what about the ones which my son brings from school and my husband brings from office! I really need a place to stash all these papers. For people like me there is the Mobel Oak 3 Drawer Filing Cabinet.

Even though this cabinet is meant for (home) office use, you can also use it to store all your valuable papers. With a satin lacquer finish and solid oak body throughout, this cabinet has 3 drawers which provide enough storage space. These drawers have dovetailed joints and metal runners to ensure smooth action.

If you are the one who likes organizing your personal stuffs just like me, then this filing cabinet is for you. 

The Perfect Console Table For Hallway Decoration

I love decorating hallways. I like it when hallways are adorned with beautiful show pieces, photographs and fresh flowers. I have a liking for crafts and I consider the hallway as a perfect place to display my talent.  Since the hallway in my apartment is way too small, I have decorated it with just 2-3 vases and one of my embroidered wall hanging. Now I feel it’s time to redo my hallway décor. So the other day I was browsing few of the blogs for some hallway decoration ideas when I came across an all white décor. The décor here is so simple and elegant that you can feel the freshness oozing from the image.

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The console table used in the above image is a simple white one. Yet it is providing so much of beauty to the room. What if a mirrored table like the Mirrored Tapered Leg Console Table is used? 

Mirrored Tapered Leg Console Table

The crisp contemporary lines of this furniture with beveled mirror and tapered legs can create a special aura. This console table is best suited for small hallways as the mirror can reflect light and make the hallway look bigger. This product comes in two pieces – the table top and the legs. Just attach the legs and this wonder table is ready to decorate your home.

A Gift For That Special Person In Your life

Father’s Day is round the corner. Yes this year it’s on 17^th June. Just like all of you, I was also wondering what to gift that special person in my life. Books, perfume, designer shoes…There are innumerable things in my list. But last time when I visited dad he told his favorite wall clock has stopped working and he’s finding it difficult to get it repaired. So what nice gift to provide other than what he misses so much? I searched online and came across an interesting clock – the Large Black and Silver Metal Wall Clock. Made completely of iron, this wall clock would look nice if placed against a dark colored wall as the numbers are in silver. So I have finally zeroed in on my gift. What about you?

Large Black and Silver Metal Wall Clock

How To Decorate Your Home With A Limited Budget

Our home is the place which provides us warmth and comfort. It is the place where we like to wind up after a stressful day at work. Hence decorating the home as per our taste and preference is of utmost importance. Budget plays an important role when it comes to decorating home. Everybody wants the best result from a limited budget. At the same time quality cannot be compromised. How can this be achieved?

The first and most important room of a house is the living room. This is the room which gets maximum exposure as we entertain guests in this room. The taste of the home maker can well be judged from the way the living room is decorated. The first thing to be considered while decorating living room is furniture. There are different varieties of furniture available to decorate the living room right from the Italian Leather to wicker furniture. Shabby Chic Furniture is a good option for those who are having limited budget. 

Similarly one can choose very beautiful home décor items like floor lamp, wall mirror etc at a very reasonable rate from online stores.

The only trouble is in comparing the prices offered by different stores. This problem is also solved to a great extent by the numerous shopping comparison sites. One the other hand, if you are on the creative side, then you can make your own wall décor items or recycle existing ones to create a new piece. Homemade candles, ceramic wall hangings etc are beautiful décor items which can be made at a very reasonable rate.

The next room to be considered is the bedroom. Here also furniture plays the most important role. It is always desirable to purchase white furniture for bedroom as it can go well with any wall color you have. Even if you decide to change the wall color, in future, you need not worry as the furniture is of neutral color. Similarly the bed linen, curtain etc can also be of any color you like. 

As for wall décor, dig into your old photographs and frame it. The only cost involved is the price of the frame. Similarly you can purchase a plain table lamp and glue some buttons or dry flowers to make it a designer piece.

By incorporating these money saving ideas in your home décor you can not only save few pennies but also be assured of a stylish home.

Bring the glow back with a mirrored bedside table

Sometime back, in one of the post, I had mentioned about a mirrored dressing table to create a Cinderella like look in your teen’s room. For those who have not read the post here it is http://mydecoreview.blogspot.in/2012/05/2-get-glow-in-your-bedroom-with.html.

Today I am going to introduce a matching bedside table. The Mirrored 3 drawer bedside table. If your little Cinderella is so keen on having matching furniture in her room then this bedside table would be the ideal choice. This contemporary table is made of beveled glass throughout with a painted black wooden frame. An important feature of this table is that you have the option to choose between metal handle and crystal handle. Since the table has three drawers there is enough space for your kids to store her personal belongings. So hurry up!! Don’t be left behind.

With crystal handle

With metal handle

Gift Your Princess A Snow White Room

If you ask me which is my favorite hobby I would say it is reading. Whether it is fairy tales for my kids or some design magazines for me, I enjoy every moment I spent in front of the book. When I was a child one of my favorite books was snow white and the seven dwarfs. I used to imagine a 7-8 year old girl all dressed up in white staying in a snow white palace. Recently when I flipped through one of the design magazine, I happened to spot a completely white room which immediately took me back to my childhood fancies.

The room with its white furniture and bedding is a sheer delight to look at. One piece I liked the most is the chest which reminded me of Chateau White Painted French Louis XV Chest. A must have in any girls room; this chest can be used to store all your childhood fancies including your snow white book and dress. This high quality French style shabby chic furniture comes with lustrous white painted finish. The carved detailing and cabriole legs add to the beauty of this furniture. So girls what are you waiting for? Don’t you think it’s time to grab this furniture?

Chateau White Painted French Louis XV Chest

A matching mirror for the black beauty

The other day I mentioned in my post about the Black Glass Dressing Table and my quest for a matching mirror. My search for that pretty piece ended with the Black Glass Venetian Dressing Table Mirror-Medium.  The mirror comes with a black frame and carvings on top which makes it an ideal match for the dressing table. Since it is a three sided mirror it provides a better view of the person standing in front. Team it with the dressing table and keep it on one corner of your bedroom. You need not have to provide any décor piece in it. It is sure to grab attention of many!!

Black Glass Venetian Dressing Table Mirror- Medium

The Epitome of Style

The color black is considered as the most stylish color. No wonder we ladies prefer wearing the LBD (Little Black Dress) for our parties. But have you ever thought of providing an LBF (Little Black Furniture) to your home. That is exactly what I was thinking when we decided to change our dressing table. I needed something which can create a style statement amongst other furniture in our bedroom. My search for the black beauty ended with the Black Glass Dressing Table. Made of beveled mirror and black wooden frame this piece can create an aura of beauty wherever it is placed. The strong clean line of this furniture makes it ideal to be used in any interior setting whether contemporary or traditional. Now my bedroom is all set with this beauty. Now what about a matching mirror….

Black Glass Dressing Table

Give a companion for your low bed

This weekend I happened to visit one of my aunts. I found a very pretty low bed in her house. It is so low that you feel you can just crawl into it. She has purchased it for her grandchild who visits her during holidays. The child is just 2yrs old and it is easy for her to get in and get out of the bed without anybody’s help. But she was finding it difficult to get matching bedroom furniture for such a low bed. That is when I recommended the White High Gloss Bedside table . This table is also so low that it is easy to open its two drawers from the low bed. Since it is white furniture, it goes easily with all other furniture in the room. Moreover it comes as fully finished piece. So she need not worry about assembling.

For those of you who are looking for a companion for your low bed, here is one.

World Environment Day and the contribution of furniture industry

Today, June 5^th, is celebrated as World Environment Day. People all over the world celebrate this day to create positive environmental action. This celebration was started by the United Nations way back in 1972 and is still celebrated all over the world.

 This year’s theme of World Environment Day is “Green Economy”. A Green Economy is one which significantly reduces environment risk through low carbon emission and enhanced energy. Now the question arises as to what is the role of furniture industry in creating a green environment. The answer is simple. Use more environmentally friendly material to manufacture the finished products. Whether it is the wood for making furniture or paint used to provide finishing touch, make sure that it is made of eco-friendly substance. Using wood that is bio degradable is the best way to contribute to our environment.  

We, at Dooley’s Furniture, makes sure that our Hampton White Painted Furniture series is made of timber which is sustainable and sourced from managed plantations. Through the use of this wood we are creating environmental awareness and contributing our part to the “Green Economy”.

HAPPY WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

Bring The Royal Touch To Your Living Room

Hope you all must be enjoying the long weekend. Hail Queen Elizabeth!

Today I thought of reviewing a product which has a royal look to it. I think it would be apt to consider this furniture at this moment when our Queen is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee.  The product is Silver Velvet Chaise. This chaise is a modern twist on a classic French design. Upholstered in luxurious silver velvet, this chaise can provide the much needed royal touch to your interiors. You can use either a cylindrical pillow for this chaise or if you are the one who likes having contrasts, you can go in for a green or maroon with silver embellishments. Bring the Diamond Jubilee fervor to your interiors with this silver chaise!

Silver Velvet Chaise

Decorating home in contemporary style - A quick look

Contemporary style of interior décor refers to décor style that is developed in latter half of 20^th century. It is characterized by its simplicity, texture and clean lines. Here the importance is given to space rather than things. Use furniture and accessories to make a bold statement.

  While decorating a house in contemporary style, one needs to pay attention to four aspects- color, furniture, lighting and fabric.

Color: Contemporary style relies heavily on neutral colors like cream, white, brown etc. If the walls are painted in neutral color, then go in for bold colored accessories. On the other hand if it is painted in bold color, better go for neutral colored accessories.

Furniture: Contemporary style furniture is made of light colored wood and features clean lines and smooth surfaces without any carvings or embellishments. Frosted or clear glass furniture also falls under the contemporary style. Furniture should be minimum and more importance should be given to space.

Lighting: Floor lamps and table lamps with metallic finish and straight lines are used in contemporary style of décor. Color can be provided in the form of shades. Spot lights are used to project art work or wall décor.

Fabrics: Furniture is upholstered in silk, cotton, jute or wool. Neutral colors like black, cream or white furniture are common. If at all bold colors and geometric shapes need to be incorporated, the same can be done in pillows or throws.   

       “Less is More” is the motto of contemporary style of décor. Try to bring in more space by using bold and big designs and patterns. Do away with cute and small stuffs.