Tip 1: Furniture –It makes a statement in a room. Furniture, especially older furniture, is often extremely well made. The frame is often hardwood and very sound. Don't throw out grandma's old chair...have it reupholstered with an updated fabric to breathe new life into it and to coordinate with your other pieces. I love mixing old with new, it is so much more interesting! In furnishing your spaces, don't fall for those big box chain store pieces (hint: PB)...they are glued together, trendy and way overpriced. And don't go for the whole room (or even just a sofa) for $500 (or 'round that price). You will regret it a year or so from now when you have to replace it because the frame or cushions have given way and the fabrics are pilling and worn...not to mention it is just bad feng shui!
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| Personality Plus...and in for the long haul! |
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Tip 2: High ceilings tend to have a dulling effect of the lighting because the general lighting you have on the ceiling rarely has the power to illuminate the whole space or function for tasks. Many homes I visit don't have adequate or the proper type of lighting... this is especially true of homes with high ceilings. For ample and proper lighting of a space it is necessary to light from both above and below. That can easily be achieved by mood lights on the floor, at mid-level with lamps for tasks and ambiance, then from the ceiling to give ample light to illuminate the whole space. Beams on the rafters (if they show), accented by hanging chandeliers will illuminate the architecture and take full advantage of the high ceiling space.
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| We mounted these amazing iron lanterns to the beams of our clients North Shore timber frame home. This adds the light where it is needed, highlighting the architecture at the same time. | |
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