Mallory's Art, Writing and Book Blog: accessorizing

Thursday, August 15, 2019

The Best Studio (400sq) Update!

The Ultimate Studio Update: Whether a bachelor pad, suite or condo, it is very important to create a space filled with positive energy, be environmentally friendly as possible and most importantly

feel like home!

There is a time in most peoples life, when they are looking for affordability in housing and begin or end their search with a small space. More and more condo's, apartments or suites are turning into an open single room that's no larger than a standard double garage. It takes a creative eye to turn this into an all-inclusive home. Good Feng Shui!

Interior Design & Feng Shui ebook
Amazon paperback book

DIY healthy home Decorating ebook

Amazon paperback book

Considerations should include your most import needs.

1. Cooking - kitchen area & it's purpose: to what extent you eat in, entertain guests, or the need for food storage.
2. Laundry area - appropriate room for a stacker washer/dryer and folding space.
3. Work: computer - laptop, storage, desk, lighting and specific needs.
4. Closet space - footwear, outer wear, clothes, bedding, household needs, cleaners, vacuum, brooms and other special needs.

5. Space planning - furniture (size, function, storage) Seating for 6
6. Lighting - overhead, hallways, kitchen, lamps, fans, dark corners
7. Wardrobes or buffets for storage
8. Tables (eating) fold down and open, seating to accommodate guests
9. Entertainment: Screen (wall mount), music, chromecast/bluetooth needs and other

10. Sleeping area options, space saving
11. Floorings: colour, texture, function, durability
12. Window treatments: privacy, easy operation, appearance-style
13. Wall treatments: colour, texture, variety, 'light-ness' durability
14. Accessories: mirrors, artwork, hangings, greenery, collectables
15. Overall storage needs

Recycle all items not needed, used or loved.

For your convenience, books available online - ebook & print

Monday, June 10, 2019

Fun Schway Accessories for New Updated Interiors

Accessories: Fun Schway with Feng Shui to update your interior design with new trends from Thrift Stores and Dollar Stores when on a budget.
Create a new look for your home.

Accessorize Your Home

It's an easy fix!
Take your favourite space or a room that you would like to 'spring clean' so to speak. A place that you would like to 'kick it up a notch'. Give that room some fun schway energy with budget decorating!

first, you remove all your 'stuff' and even the pictures, but not the furniture, at least not the large pieces. (Use what you have got)
second, pick out an accessory colour that goes or complements your existing furniture.
rearrange these larger pieces, if this is an option, to create a visually larger space; IE place items on angles.
set a budget for the accessories $75-$200 - you may create the new look for half this amount.
list about 15 items to look for on your shop... candles, pillows to picture frames, sheets for drapes or table cloths for sofa throws
hit the thrift shops, dollar stores, and check out the sales at your local home/garden stores.

Sample: a room with white walls and beige furniture is accented with blue accessories, a bold punch to brighten and enhance a new look with great energy, good feng shui!