Time to think Spring! For Bedding buying a set of good quality sheets made of natural fibers offers a few advantages: the longer fibers (found in quality cotton and linen sheets) allow for better wear, easier ironing and give a soft, luxurious sheen to the overall look. For casual summer looks line dry the sheets and pillowcases and don't iron at all. The soft wrinkles give a soft look to the bed. Say goodbye to heavy comforters. Switch to cooler-feeling materials like cotton, linen and thinner summer weight quilts. Redecorating your bedroom, painting the focal wall behind the bed is still popular.
What size of rug to buy? Go large in the Dining room. You want to make sure that the chairs can move around without catching on the rug. Ideally, all furniture in a conversation area will fit onto the rug. If that's not possible, try placing the rug in front of the sofa but under the chairs opposite. It doesn't look great when every piece of furniture is half-on or half-off the rug. Materials- Go for natural fibres and durability. Wool rugs are generally considered the most durable and easiest to clean. There are more inexpensive wool rugs and carpeting on the market than ever before, so don't let cost be a deterrent until you've done some shopping. Nylon is extremely stain resistant but won't wear as well as wool. You may get 5 years. Wool in heavily trafficked area will wear away rather charmingly. Plush nylon flattens down. Most indoor/outdoor rugs are made of polypropylene, which hold up to the elements , but not to stains if the are a cut pile. Cotton rugs look so fresh and summery, but they grab dirt and won't let it go. Not stain resistant. Seagrass is the most durable and stain resistant of any plant fibre rugs. Oriental rugs are another option that have good hiding properties, especially if you have children or pets. Don't go too light of a colour in a rug as they can look grungy quickly.
Want to live a more eco - friendly life? Here are 5 ideas for greening your household. Laundry- use cold water, get wool dryer balls for the dryer, or guppyfriend washing bag for fleece and acrylic items. The bag collects the microfibre particles released during washing. Hand wash items instead of taking them to the dry cleaners. Cleaning- create your own cleaning potions using baking soda, vinegar and lemons. Or seek out plant-based, natural or non-toxic products. Organizing- Recycling, repurposing or donating clutter is a worthwhile project, but when you start straightening what's left, don't begin by buying unnecessary organizing supplies. Look around the house and use items you already have; such as using left over paint to paint jars or cans to put smaller items in. Baskets or containers. Rugs- if looking for new rugs get them made of wool or other natural materials such as sisal, jute or sea grass; padding made of wool or felt; and no stain or waterproofing treatments. If rugs have backing get them with rubber. Furniture- Consider giving an old piece of furniture a new life. Painting an old dresser, reupholstering old sofas or chairs, paint side tables, divide bedroom furniture up and use in other areas of the home. Checking online in your local buy and sell for used items helps the environment. With old furniture you get a lot of bang for your buck and you get your own signature look.
Updating the textiles in your home is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways to refresh any room. Cushion covers, curtains, rugs and throws can all make a huge impact in a space, and are a great place to start if you are feeling tired of your home's interior. This year there are a lot of natural fibres, textures and colours in Home Textiles. With Spring on the horizon there are natural materials like bamboo, rattan and cotton, as well as earthy tones like greens and blues, and light browns.
