Summer decorating for 2016 is all about reviving your space, trying out something new, and introducing pieces into your home that add a spark of energy! Long gone are the days of monochrome furnishings, strict industrial style, and neutral tones. This season we want to pump up our homes with lively things that lift our spirits. Here’s how:

Bring the Outdoors In

If you already have extra outdoor furniture, you’re in luck! Move your outdoor dining furniture indoors to make your dining space look exotic and summer ready. I personally love to use rattan and bamboo furniture indoors, it adds a unique vintage vibe that feels warm and cozy. Dress it up with cushions and then make it look elegant with a glass top and a chandelier above. I’d call this style: Indoor Garden Glam!

Photo: Lonny Magazine

Reupholster Your Dining Chairs

No need to spurge on a new set of chairs, you can easily add new life to old dining chairs with a lick of paint and new fabric. These fuschia chairs look GORGEOUS in this neutral dining room and are perfect to kick off the summer season! Save this DIY for a sunny day, and you’ll be glad you took the time to transform something old into something new again.

Photo: IBB Design Fine Furnishings

Tropical Wall Murals

Stuck with plain white walls? No worries, we have got a quick fix by slathering on a wall mural. Murals are quick, and easy ways to make a space feel like a whole other world. There are two ways you can go about this: pay someone to custom draw a mural for you (expensive route), try to draw it yourself (risky route), or buy a pre-printed mural and simply apply it to your walls (easiest way). Voila, a whole new look!

Photo: Lonny Magazine

Small Bits of Color

Have a plain-jane kitchen? Not to worry, you can transform your space with the smallest details. Small accessories like a tiny vase, a cake stand, and a few blooms can work wonders for a kitchen with neutral toned walls, flooring, and cabinets. These permanent installments are some things you can’t change, but you can easily switch up the vibe of your kitchen with accessories according to the season or your mood.

Photo: IBB Design Fine Furnishings

Prints and Patterns

We’ve been on a solid diet for too long – bold, patterned fabrics are everywhere this season. From exotic palm leaf prints to geometric and even tribal, there is no stopping designers in using these just about everywhere. From cushions, to upholstering, curtains and even walls – brightly colored patterns are here to stay, for a while!

Photo: Lonny Magazine

Introduce New Tableware

Investing in a few brightly colored pieces of tableware is a fun way to kick off the summer season. Go for bold juicy hues and try not the make them too match-y, this time designers are trying to get out as much color as they can from accessories.

Acrylic Stacking Wine Glasses  – House of Fraser

Do Something Different

Experiment and have fun with your decorating by trying something new for a change. One piece I have always wanted in my home was a canopy bed and this rose pink beauty is exactly what I had in mind. In the medieval times, canopy beds were used to ward off insects and bacteria, today they are used to showcase great design. And great design this is!

Photo: Veranda

]]> https://betterdecoratingbible.com/2016/06/19/7-stunning-summer-decorating-ideas-love/feed/ 0 https://betterdecoratingbible.com/2016/06/04/fascinating-four-poster-beds-we-pick-out-3-of-our-online-faves/ https://betterdecoratingbible.com/2016/06/04/fascinating-four-poster-beds-we-pick-out-3-of-our-online-faves/#respond Sat, 04 Jun 2016 14:11:40 +0000 http://betterdecoratingbible.com/?p=11281 Four poster beds have been a symbol of nobility for centuries. Whilst they have developed significantly over the years, they still maintain many of the features that made them popular back in the olden days.

We all want to sleep like royalty, and what better way to do that then by sleeping on a four poster bed​. The epitome of regality, four poster beds have been a symbol of class for thousands of years. It was said in olden times that “the richer the nobleman, the bigger the bed”. In today’s modern world, many of us can now afford the same level of luxury that was once only available to the most supreme classes of society.

As your #1 source for all things interior design, we want you to get the best value for money when you are looking for a new four poster bed. Across the Internet, there are many bedmakers who present themselves as being providers of beautifully crafted four poster bed frames, all offering designs that vary in style and purpose. We have scoured the web searching for unique designs that stand out from the crowd, and below we have listed our top 3 fascinating four poster beds.

A Four Poster With A Difference

Low Four Poster Bed -­ Get Laid Beds Ltd (UK)

With a unique take on the traditional design of the four poster bed, Get Laid Beds of Leicester have gone the extra mile in creating a bed that incorporates the traditional styling of the humble four poster, with the modern features of a low bed. The grand nature and physique of the wooden four poster frame oozes class, and the advantages offered by a frame with a lower height are apparent.

Not only does this particular design captivate the eye, it’s also designed to help you to sleep better too. Its low bed features mean that the wooden base sits lower to the ground, and as heat rises this means your temperature is regulated, promising for a peaceful and undisturbed night’s sleep. Not only this, but low beds also help to train up those aching joints, as you have to use your muscles to get out of bed in the morning. Gone are the days of sliding out of bed and into your fluffy slippers with this exciting new design.

The Classic Four Poster Bed

 Four Poster Classic Bed Frame -­ Mattress Moose (UK)

With a prestigious appearance and a modern finish to match, we couldn’t help but adore this simplistic yet traditional design of four poster bed. With such a grand appearance, you just can’t help but get drawn to the “wow” factor this design of four poster bed presents to the eye and its smooth exterior finish and clean lines give it even more appeal to those who prefer a balance between contemporary design features and more traditional styling blended together to create a bed that is truly fit for a king.

Get The Georgian Look

William Canopy Bed – Horchow

Georgian inspired design, the Georgian Four Poster Bed is a nod to the age of upper class nobility. An awe inspiring design, this four poster bed has a wooden patterned canopy and large shaped headboard, a typical feature taken from the Georgian era. Hand crafted with an alder wood frame, a high level of professional craftsmanship has gone into producing this grand bed frame.

Think you’ve found a better four poster bed design? Why not leave a reply in the comment box below and let us know which designs you would have chosen for this countdown!

Spring is quickly approaching meaning we are going to be spending much more time enjoying the outdoors and warmer weather. It’s definitely time to make your ideal outdoor living area such as your deck, a place to relax, entertain and have fun – in style! Black and white stripes are definitely one of my most favorite trends that look CHIC and CLASSY used in outdoor decor. Take a look at 7 of my most favorite deck decorating ideas using monochrome stripes:

1. Add Elegance with Monochrome Stripes

My favorite trend EVER for outdoor decor? Black and white stripes of course! If you are trying to make your deck look preppy, elegant, and classy, decorate it with black and white stripes. Either for a gazebo cover, umbrella, pillows, cushions, tablecloths, or outdoor rug – use black and white stripes to make it scream THIS IS VOGUE.

Photo: Simple Details Blogspot.hr

2. Hang Monochrome Curtains for Privacy

This homeowner made their pergola a little more private by adding black and white curtains. These look so on POINT when tied back at the sides, they make your deck almost look like an expensive, exotic resort! Even if you have a gazebo or an actual built in roof for your deck, you can also add in these curtains to give it some oomph.

Photo: Apartment Lifestyle.net

3. Make a Private Black and White Striped Cabana Hut

Now this is something I call a at-home GETAWAY! Make an extension to your deck (we recommend using durable composite decking) lead to a private cabana hut with a bed inside for some a relaxing, romantic place to enjoy your afternoon or candle-lit evening! Now really, how gorgeous is this?

Photo: Style me Pretty

4. Bring a Bland Corner to Life With A Sleek Striped Sectional

This photo proves that you truly don’t need to have a large deck to create a glamorous-looking outdoor feel. Create an intimate hangout in an unused corner of your porch with a sturdy wrought iron sectional with ofcourse – monochrome stripes.

Photo: HowtoDecorate.com

5. Lounge By the Pool With Black and White Striped Lounge Chairs

Sit by the pool and relax in STYLE with monochrome striped lounge chairs. To keep up with your preppy theme, use grey or black outdoor furniture and black accessories like your umbrella or gazebo fabric cover. Then, whip out a black can of spray paint and spray all your plantar pots in black to match.

Photo: Blog Stylizimo

6. Create a GLAM Space With A Striped Tent Pavillion

One lucky blogger Dolores Arabian received this GORGOEUS tent pavillion from Z Gallerie. This place has some of the most beautiful home decor items. No wonder Kylie Jenner was spotted in there buying furniture and decor accessories for her new home. You can place a tent pavilion like this on you deck and top it off with a pretty chandelier to make the space inside even more romantic.

Photo: Vignette Design