Archive for the 'Comfort' Category

Thrends Forecast for 2009(Part I)

Author: homedecorbylulu
23.05.2009

hand blown decorative glass bowlTrends forecast for 2009 emphasize chic, sophisticated, elegant décor, focusing on comfort, quality and practicality.
A new direction in style is emerging, as traditional décor meets modern with clean and simple lines. And contemporary furniture and fabrics are becoming warm and cozy.
There are also several cultural movements influencing how we decorate our homes, one of which being the environmental movement.
The consumer is becoming more knowledgeable about how their purchases impact the environment and they want to make a difference.
Leveraging 2009 home décor trends can help to easily transform and elevate the mood and atmosphere within your desired space.  Remaining aware of popular color schemes, newly designed patterns, and updated home décor and accessories can provide you with a simple way to reinvent and redesign any room within your home.

Grey is the newest tone of neutral, ranging from cool silver to warm charcoal gray. It will be used often as the base color in the room and accented with fashion forward colors like acid green, yellow, fuchsia and plum.
Metallic tones of silver, gold, copper and rust are the most dominate after grey. They will become increasingly popular in the next few years.
Bright colors can be seen in lots of funky accessories, such as hand blown glass vases, glass platters and any type of decor objects, so it can be easy to add a splash of color into your neutral décor.
Mauves and purples are still strong colors and blend perfectly with the new greys and silvers seen in fabrics and accessories.
Give yourself the bright and cheery space that you need, or an area with neutral colors that can help you to focus or meditate.  Whatever your designing and decorating pleasure is, know that you have the power to make it happen.



Treat Your Feet with Sheepskin

Author: Lulu-ation
18.05.2009
Treat Your Feet with Sheepskin

There’s nothing quite as luxurious as getting out of bed and stepping on a plush, luxurious sheepskin rug. These area rugs are amazingly soft, and they make the perfect treat for your feet. But if you want to make sure you’re getting the absolute best in sheepskin area rugs, make sure the product comes from a country or area that produces healthy sheep. After all, sickly or underdeveloped sheep aren’t going to have the softest or best feeling wool.

Because of the warmth offered by these rugs, they are perfectly suited to cut the chill on tile or wood floors. Particularly in the bathroom, the floor tends to be very cold in the morning, and it can make brushing your teeth or brushing your hair very unpleasant. For that reason, just throw a small sheepskin rug on the floor under the sink. It will offer warmth in the morning, and you don’t have to worry about the rug getting dirty. You can spot clean these rugs or dry clean them, and certain versions can simply be thrown in the washing machine.



04.05.2009
Staying Warm on Cold Spring Nights

As we progress further and further into spring, the weather only looks to get warmer. But that doesn’t mean that your house or apartment won’t cool down once the sun goes down. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to have a supply of light throw blankets available on the back of the couch or at the foot of the bed. While large, thick fleece or wool blankets are helpful in the winter, a lighter cotton blanket is the perfect thing to just take off the slight chill in the spring air.

These are perfect to wrap yourself in when you’re feeling cold, but they’re also great for outdoor use. Meteor showers start picking up in late spring and into the summer, and it’s a great time to be a star gazer. But if the sky is clear, there’s still bound to be a little nip in the air. You can cut that cold with one of these throw blankets and a cup of cocoa, coffee, or tea. For some added light and a little bit of warmth, light some candles while you’re watching the stars.



Unique Decorative Throws

Author: homedecorbylulu
22.04.2009

Green Knitted ThrowAdd comfort and style to your home with our selection of throws. Consider buying a unique throw to add your own flair to your home decor. We carry so many styles and vibrant colors that it’s easy to find the throw you’re looking for.
Our decorative throws are made of high-quality materials, so you can rest assured that they will withstand everyday wear and tear in your home. Add warmth and texture to your decor today.



Lotus Black Wooden Stool

Author: homedecorbylulu
20.04.2009

Whether you’re in need of a black ottoman for a coffee table or looking for a black wooden stool to complement a sofa or bench, at homedecorbylulu.com you can find unique designer quality wooden items at very affordable prices.lotus mango wood stool



The Importance of Having an Area Rug

Author: homedecorbylulu
18.04.2009

New Zealand sheepskin area rugsAdding area rugs is a great way to personalize a room, whether at home or in the office. Not only do they add shade and creative design to a room, they also enhance a room’s mood and character.  Area rugs, for many, are considered a necessity in decorating a nice inviting home. On the other hand, for a few, an area rug is not just a mere decoration to place in your home and wait for other people to compliment. It is also a reflection of how they carry themselves and how well they choose in life. It may stand as a sound absorber, a floor bandage, or a wall décor. But whatever it is, in conclusion, area rugs are useful and therefore practical. For sheepskin area rugs, please visit homedecorbylulu.com.



New Zealand sheepskin area rugThe 21st century has had its impact on the human civilization. We are more and more concerned about work, money and jobs, and we forget about the comfort of our home. For those of you who still remember the pleasure of relaxing in your own space, the people of New Zealand have a solution to your problems: a New Zealand sheepskin area rug, where the originality and simplicity can come right under your feet! Sheep were introduced to New Zealand by Captain Cook in 1773 and are now an established part of the New Zealand culture. With over 40 million sheep the country is a leading exporter of the meat and other byproducts. We are pleased to be able to offer you a quality range of sheepskins area rugs.



Modern Home Decorating Tips

Author: homedecorbylulu
16.03.2009

handblown glass vase and candleholders made in RomaniaIt is very important that you learn how to decorate your home modernly so that your home doesn’t seem dated out of sorts.
If you are living in a very old house there are going to be a lot of decorating challenges.
Probably you have to replace and update many of the rooms. You can find great new ideas in modern home decor magazines or you can also check out the internet.
You will find that there is a lot of new decorating ideas, but what is new and in is constantly changing.
Each room will need a theme, but the house should also have a flow. Make sure that you think about the way that you decorate one room, because the next room must be able to flow nicely from design to design. Keep in mind that it can get a little expensive and silly when you start adding a lot of expensive pieces into a small room.

You will also find that the modern home is very lovely in a simple way. Simple is the way to go.



Your Bedroom – A Serene Place

Author: homedecorbylulu
12.02.2009

decorative throw accent pillowsThe bedroom is for rest, relaxation, intimacy, rejuvenation, and fun… the place where we can recreate ourselves. We have a few ideas of how to turn it into a relaxing getaway.

1. One of the biggest inhibitor of promoting relaxation in a bedroom is unnecessary clutter, and one of the biggest problem areas is in the wardrobe
closet. Remove items that are damaged or haven’t been worn in two years and have a yard sale or donate them to charity.
In general, the more stuff you have in the room, the smaller and more confining the room will appear.
Eliminate from the room all reminders that you have children; your bedroom is about you and your partner. Move those mementos to another special place in your home.
Our homes have become as crowded as our lives and often our bedrooms do double duty as home offices, but all experts definitely agree that you should get the office and computer out of the bedroom.

2. Make the bed. Your skin will be in contact with your linens for six to eight hours every night. Choose good quality and muted colors rather than bright colors for your bedding. You want the room to be relaxing and romantic. Good colors for a bedroom include dark maroon, beige, mauve, sage green and muted yellow. Fluffy bed pillows, comforters and decorative throw pillows will create a luring bed.

3. Decoration should be simple but in the same time it has to show your personality. Stick with colors, textures and images that are meaningful and relaxing to you.

4. Your focal point could be a large piece of decorative furniture or you could build your design around a beautiful wall art.

5. Cover the windows in heavy draperies of one solid color. The color of the draperies should complement the bedding, but not be of the same pattern as the bedding, therefore solid colored draperies work best.

6. Place candles around the room. This will ensure a relaxed setting and add to the luxurious feel of the room.

I hope these few tips help put you on the right track in creating your dream bedroom.



03.02.2009

green cotton throwThrows are the perfect thing to cozy up with when you are feeling a little chilly. Just wrap yourself in a 100% cotton throw or mohair throw and curl up with a good book, a favorite movie, cup of tea or a glass of wine.
Throws can also be used as a finishing touch to a room. Over a sofa or across the back of a chair it will make a great accent to your decor.
At homedecorbylulu.com we carry a variety of unique throws in different colors and textures.

The added bonus of decorating with throws is that you can change your throws with the seasons, choosing strong colors and textures for winter, and light bright ones for the warmer days of summer.
They make excellent gifts for any occasion and especially for the hard to buy person in your life.