Jointless Flooring: Flooring that does not have any joints is the new trend and looks very clean and classy. A jointless look can be achieved using vinyl, or through poured concrete with epoxy or mosaic. The look that is achieved is incomparable to anything else, but yes such flooring can be quite high maintenance. If completely jointless flooring is not practical, try and use larger sized tiles and bigger slabs of marble or granite, so as to reduce the number of joints in the flooring.
According to Mittal, another important thing people must keep in mind when decorating their homes is that they need to plan ahead. Many people start off with no concrete idea of what they want to achieve. Consequently not only do they waste a lot of time and energy, but end up with homes that are nowhere close to what they originally wanted.
Fun Furniture: Once again, the trend is shifting towards simple, straight lined furniture. Adding a hint of accent material on the furniture gives it an added design appeal. Accent materials such as leather (as patches), cork, beaten copper, mother of pearl (as studs) can make your furniture very different and attractive. Gone are the days of 3-seater sofas with huge arms and even bigger backs.
Recreational Spaces: If you can find some extra space in your house, then think about converting it into a personal Den or a Study. Such spaces are very trendy and are also very functional as they provide you with some much-needed space for recreational activities. You can use the space to house a home library, to work in, to exercise in (by installing a treadmill or other home exercise equipment), or to simply relax in surrounded by your music instruments, TV, CDs, DVDs, and gaming consoles.
Home Bars: Instead of stocking your drinks in cupboards or sticking them in the fridge, consider having a bar in your home. With more and more people entertaining at home, such units are becoming essential and make good use of even tiny spaces. Bar units should again be trendy and chic, not too cluttered. Apart from increasing the functionality of the space, bar units can add to the aesthetics of your home as well.
Natural Materials: Nowadays, materials used in their raw form are quite in vogue says Mittal. Bison boards and MDF boards polished in the raw form look stylish and chic, such as the boards used for the bar in this picture. Also, try and use natural veneers for furniture instead of Formicas.
Lighting: And lastly, to create the perfect ambience in your home, that is cosy and warm; you should install mood lighting in the form of indirect lighting. Uplights, shades, and encased lights can all do the trick wonderfully. Dimmers also help to create the desired mood lighting. Save harsh tube-lights for the children's study room.
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