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The Gothic Home Interior

August 20th, 2010 by No comments »

Today, we are going to be discussing about a home interior that is not so typical within the context of the Singapore house. One of the areas that are not so common is the dark interior design, being such a sunny country that we are, but there has been a resurgence of late for the Gothic and classical interior design, and today, we will be focusing a little on how this has come up and the kinds of areas and representations that has come about because of this. While this is not a comprehensive look at the design area, we will be touching on some of the trends in Gothic home interior, and from there, maybe even answer the question which begs the demand of such a thing nowadays. For all concerns, what is going to happen is how you are going to be able to understand the area of this, and how you are going to be able to recognize the Gothic design in the first place. Interestingly enough, this is one of the most oldest and the most archaic design influences in the world today, and because of that, it is a point of interest to why it has become more and more popular in the Singapore landscape today.

For one thing, what we need to know about of course is how you are going to identify this. In the end, the one thing that you must know is that the whole concept of Gothic is not just limited to evil figurines and dark velvet or massive chandeliers; these are just age old concepts that seem to be tied into the whole Gothic genre. For one, Gothic is about the subliminal and the mind boggling, and this can translate to stuff like stone figures in and around the place, very detailed and very 18th century, Now, you might notice a play on velvet colors, maybe more black, and that lighting is used much more strategically in these houses. Of course, you cannot assume that just adding a little black is going to make a house Gothic, it has to be used subtly, and it has to dominate the mind more than the eyes. In the end of the day, one of the things that are truly Gothic is an impressive centrepiece within the house that can really be anything, from a table to a piano – but it has to dominate the space and seem almost alive in its presence within the house.

These are some of the things that might constitute as Gothic home interior, and of course, we are not going to simply look to the Addams family for inspiration. Nor is Anne Rice, or her famed vampire going to be walking around, just to make things a little more Gothic and a little more sinister. Gothic is about a lifestyle and a statement, a subtle nudge in a dark direction that should immerse the room in deep colors and an even deeper, sublime mindset.

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Interior Design Tips You Can Use

August 6th, 2010 by No comments »

Deciding to change the interior design of your home could sometimes be a daunting task. Often though the problem is solved once you exactly know the look and the “feel” of the home that you would finally want to have.
Whatever the look of the interior design of the home that you have decided, the following are common and helpful guides that are for consideration if you must succeed in the interior design the interior of the house.

Choosing the color of the Interior Design

The color that the interior of the house is to have will determine the final ambience that a room is going to take together with the coordination of all the accessories and furniture therein. Remember also that whatever colors you must choose you will have to live with that particular space for quite a while. For this, professional interior designers and artists always consult a color board. Color boards are excellent tools for determining color preferences and color coordination. Using a color board could cut down the time that it takes researching from magazines, books and catalogues.

Creating Illusion of Space in Interior Design

There are several tricks at doing this though most have to do with how you play with light and lighting. The principle is light colors tends to make a room look larger while darker hues give the appearance of spaces being limited. So let in as much natural light as possible. If the room is small color it in brighter lighter hues. Use freely artificial lighting. An old age trick is to use mirrors especially in small rooms to create the illusion in the interior design that the space is larger than it actually is. Accessories that seem to float, chairs with longer legs, the use of transparent/translucent objects helps further the creation illusion of space.

Create a focal point in Interior Design

Focal point is the item or furniture in a room where you want the attention set. It is very important to create a focal point in a room or a space from which every design consideration, every artwork, and every piece has to revolve. Without a focal point, the room will not have a solid feel to it. Without it, unity and coordination of design will be lost no matter how beautiful or expensive the pieces are. Focal points could be a fireplace, a painting, a view from a room or just a precious beautiful thing where you would want the attention focused on. When highlight is created, it is much simpler to design the entire room or space.

Do not over stuff

One of the most common errors in decorating is the temptation to display all the beautiful stuff collected over the years. Space really is very expensive. When there is too much detail and decorations in an interior design, living space is compromised aside from making the room look heavy, stuffy, and uncoordinated and when unchecked, even the most beautiful pieces losses its luster and position of importance. A good interior design practice is to avoid cluttering up a space. When accessorizing, choose only those that coordinates very well with the entire concept, experiment with doing with less and you will be surprised by the effect that it will make aside from saving you a lot of spaces.