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Many houses in North America and Europe have at least two bedrooms – usually a master bedroom and one or more bedrooms for children or guests. Bedroom Furniture and other items vary greatly, depending on taste and local tradition. For example, a bedroom may include one or more beds to specific sizes and shapes (single or double, bunk, built, etc.), dressers, tables, one or more cabinets and carpet. The cabinets are less common in Europe than in North America, so there is greater use of lockers or dressing rooms in Europe. Some rooms also include items such as a dresser or desk, television, and other accessories (such as lamps, telephone, alarm clock, etc). Some useful tips for the bedroom are: The bedroom should be an outside room for it to be aired daily. The best way to isolate a light outside the bedroom is to provide you blind. However, in many cultures systematically ignores them.

A good sound insulation is also appropriate to ensure a good sleep. The position of the beds can contribute to the empowerment of the space used as such. This can be done using various systems such as cabins, cots or rollaway beds in rooms where very small or where it needs to save space. Light colors help to give scale to space and light. They also help to generate feelings of calm and relaxation. For different uses, it is recommended to have in the bedroom of a variety of lighting systems: General lighting provided by a standard lamp or light bulb that illuminates most of the room. It is used during the day to perform daily activities. Lighting at night, is consisting of lamps or sconces on the tables with a dim light bulb and limited. It is used before and during sleep. Reading light, represented by lights or lamps placed on the bed. It is most suitable for reading

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The mattress is a piece padded and flexible that is placed on the bed and used to sleep. The mattress stuffed with wool arrived in Europe after the Crusades, when Europeans adopted the Arab custom of sleeping on cushions. The name derives from Latin Calcita, bedspread, bed cover. Formerly, mattresses consisted of a bag filled with organic materials such as straw, wool, leaves, etc. they were small insects nest so we had to air them and air them regularly.

Wool mattresses were popular in Europe until well into the twentieth century. In some countries, there was the figure of the mattress that was a professional traveling from town to town aerating, filling and cupping wool mattresses. In the sixteenth century France was launched in the air cushion which enjoyed a limited period of success as in the seventeenth century in London. In the early seventeenth century in the United Kingdom launched the first spring mattresses. The problem is that, since the cylindrical springs are not compressed but is maturing to the front and sides. In the mid-1850s began to produce, even on a small scale, conical springs that facilitated their vertical compression.

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Summer is about relaxing and enjoying the season. From cooling interior color palettes to opting for casual interiors over the stuffy formal ones, summer decor ideas are easy. Do you have a summer beach house, or would you like your apartment to FEEL like a summer beach house? Either way, the warm outdoors and cool evening breezes make your home the optimal place to entertain and relax. Try these easy summer decor ideas to take advantage of all that the season has to offer.

FURNITURE: Dark and muted tones are perfect for fall and winter, but spring and summer scream for light and airy colors. Use removable slipcovers, or decorative throws to bring bursts of color and brightness. Prefer whites and neutrals? White and khaki slipcovers are casual but can be dressed up with formal throw pillows in an instant.

DRAPERY: When you want to bring in the cool night air, and keep out the hot summer sun use curtains instead of drapery. Drapery material is heavy and dark, while curtains paired with sheers can give you versatile flexibility in the summer months. If you prefer to savor the views, and not cover up the windows use valances. Valances in summer textures and colors will leave your windows looking finished, with an obstructed view.

BRING IN THE OUTDOORS: When you think of summer its all about the feelings of the outdoors. Flowers, plants and fresh fruit centerpieces make your home smell aromatic and look beautiful. For a more rustic feel, try bringing in eco-friendly materials like bamboo, hemp, and jute area rugs. These materials bring an exotic and natural feeling of the outdoors in. Remember, entertaining outdoors will also give a welcome break to being inside. Summer is about being flexible and spontaneous!

VIEWS: What better way to welcome summer into your home, than looking at a breathtaking view? Maximize your furniture placement by facing it towards your ocean view, pool, or lush green yard. Your enjoyment of your home is based on your emotions. If opening windows to hear nature makes you feel good, do it! Dont love the view from your windows? Consider buying a painting or wall decor that you love the look and feel of.

KID FRIENDLY: Lets face it, kids are out of school and summer time means kids around the house! Make sure fabrics and slipcovers are machine washable, and are casual and fun! Make summer time arts and crafts projects with seashells, pine cones, and nature inspired finds, which the kids can pick out. Their projects can turn into summer dcor that you display proudly around your home!

Summer decor is all about finding the right balance between enjoyment, relaxing, and livable interiors. Try these tips for your home and see if you dont instantly feel like taking the day off to enjoy your summer home.

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The challenge for this single downstairs bath was to incorporate durability. Glass mosaic tiles wrap a portion of wall, which was furrowed six inches to accommodate cast iron pipes and still allow for the use of a ll-mounted faucet. Cherry cabinets and weathered copper fixtures tie this bath into the traditional styling of the old home. A granite vessel sink, mosaic tiles, and contemporary light fixtures give eclectic balance to the space. Cheryl Kees Clendenon

“Credenza” is a compact furniture item created by designer Jason Phillips. Our readers who work in the field of design probably know its rich history: “Credenza” in an Italian term which means “belief’. Back in the 16′th century, “credenza” was the act of tasting food by a slave for his master. Later on, the term become popular and started spreading in a variety of domains, including design. In the 19′th century, “credenza” was the name for a very fashionable furniture item made from wood and with a few decorations. Getting back to the present time, Jason’s product is a beautiful compact design with an interesting staircase-shaped bottom and stylish carvings that create a pattern. This could fit well in a contemporary interior, even though its maintenance- dusting, for example- might not be so effortless.- via Behance

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