Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The Organic Interior Home Design Trend

Many people around the world these days are opting for organic or green interior design. This is in part due to the fact that people prefer living a life that gives them a feel of nature. As evidence of that, look at the ratio of places where people travel on vacation to relax - they are all close to nature. People simply love nature and prefer inhaling pure and fresh oxygen.

Artificially ventilated interiors and big cities do not offer fresh oxygen or the feel of nature; this is why people travel far away to such natural places to relax. Now, decide for yourself; what sort of room would you prefer spending most of your life in? A room that gives you a natural breeze, natural light, and fresh oxygen, or a room that is just artificially created?

Several 'experts' used to think that organic interior design is the choice of those who do not want to invest in their interior designs. Well, if you are thinking that your interior will not look attractive and different if you turn to organic interior designing, then you are wrong! Your interior can be organic, yet at the same time unique, attractive, highly relaxing and healthy at the same time.

Friday, July 13, 2012

Minimalist Home Designs

Minimalist home designs are often chosen by house owners these days to refurbish or build their properties, because their simple and seamless style makes their abode more comfortable and relaxing. Minimalist design is influenced by the Japanese art elements of clean lines and open spaces. It doesn't support elaborate features, clutter, and unnecessary items that take up space.

If you'd like to apply this principle on your own house's architecture, you have to focus on being simple and keeping things at their most natural state. You should choose a flatter roof and more open spaces. Try avoiding a roof structure that has a steep pitch. For your interior house design, if you need to have a private space, try avoiding permanent walls and use a shoji or a sliding door, instead. In this way, you can still have an open space when you don't need an enclosed area.

Flooring should go with the simple and natural theme. Wood is often the choice for this style. You can still have stone tiles, but refrain from the shiny types. Muted stone tiles in earth colors would be best.