Have you completely decided that you want your living room to have a Japanese look? Or, have you dreamed of a Mediterranean bedroom all your life? Or still, no one can convince you to forget the idea of an Italian style kitchen?

No matter what look you want your rooms to have, you must make sure it fits the spaces.  And, how do you do this?  Either you ask an interior designer in Seattle for advice, or you search for examples of your desired style in magazines, websites, books and TV programs, and find out if it will work in your home, with its structure, its bones.

Remember, the best way to go is practical, so, forget about a Japanese look in a house with a Santa Fe style.  It is never advisable to have different looks in different rooms; the whole house must have a personality, and it must be sustained throughout every space.   A balanced look will transmit tranquility, harmony, peace and beauty, which is what you desire your home to convey.

You want to be within a space that calms you, welcomes you and protects you, while welcoming visitors openly and in a friendly way.  Within every home, there is a natural flow of powerful, good energy that expands to its inhabitants when each room communicates with the other in terms of style.  Of course each room should have its own personality depending on its purpose, but always blending with the rest of the house, and forming a bigger and unique whole.

Likewise, there are many ways to incorporate a style or look within the rooms in your home.  If you have furniture in a particular style, you can make use of the colors of that style or era to bring out the pieces and be creative with a look.  Color can really make a special piece stand out and it is very efficient to achieve an eclectic look.  If you have lots of beautiful furniture pieces, keep the background simple and plain so that these become the center of attention and the space doesn’t look overloaded.

Most importantly, be certain that you love the look you choose, do not just select it because everyone else is doing it.  Remember you will be living there, and you must be able to enjoy it for a long time.  Your taste is the only thing that matters.

Again, make sure you investigate prior to deciding on a certain look, there are many options today, and you may end up finding another one you like more or that complements your life much better!

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Have you ever had the feeling that one, or several, of the rooms in your house does not feel quite right, but you have no idea why?  It may be because the room is out of balance.

Maybe you feel the room is tipping to the side because there are many heavy pieces of furniture on that side, or it could be that the artwork or accessories are imbalanced.

If you are experiencing this very common situation and a Seattle interior designer is out of your budget, follow these simple tips to get your room to the right balance equation:

1.Large vs. large.  If you place a heavy piece of furniture on one side of the room, maybe a bookcase for your big collection of books, place something large on the other side too; it could be a cozy sofa with a big art piece on top.  This will balance the room by adding height and visual weight to both sides.

2. Separate.  Split bookcases and entertainment centers to achieve balance.  Place one of the sections in a different place inside the room, next to the sofa or fireplace, to make them look less heavy around the space.  Sectional sofas can be too large for a certain room, making it feel too heavy or cramped, thus, place the sections one in front of the other, as you do with sofas and love seats.

3. Symmetry.  This means both sides of the room are identical.  The symmetry, matching furniture, gives a very formal visual effect and is easy to create.  Two matching chairs on either side of the sofa or matching candlesticks on each side table; may do the trick.

4. Asymmetry.  Yes, opposite to the above one, but incredibly interesting.  The trick here is to put together comparable, but not matching, pieces.  Look for pieces in different sizes, shapes and colors, and work a gorgeous asymmetrical arrangement, like for example, a huge vase on one side in contrast to three smaller candlesticks or an interesting lamp on the other.  These arrangements may need a little more knowledge or feeling to create, because you have to perceive the visual weight of each piece, and they create informal settings, alias, more cozy ones.

5.Think lamps.  These are great balancing pieces.  Place a floor lamp on one side of the sofa and a table lamp on the other; you can even put books under the table lamp to make it look a little higher.  You can also put two different table lamps on each side of the sofa; or even think of placing two different side tables on each side.

6.  Plants.  Place a tall potted tree across from a big bookcase to balance its height; vertical mirrors also work.  To balance both sides of a sofa, place a potted plant on one side and a table lamp on the other.

7.  An eye on art.  To complete furniture that is too short or too narrow for the space, hang one or more art pieces on the wall above it.  Color is a great balancing tool too.  Darker and stronger colors are heavier than lighter ones, so think about this when you are placing art in front of a big piece of furniture like an armoire, bookcase or entertainment center.

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