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Home Improvement ’ Shelter Chieza I used to be one of those people that preferred the dark, dull, conservative, traditional colours for interior spaces. This fear stretched even to my wardrobe. It was up until I made the decision to get over my fear for colours that I started experimenting. I am no longer afraid of going bold and over the top in almost everything I do for my interior spaces. There is something about being bold that speaks of vibrancy, youthfulness and freshness. Over time, I had gotten rid of awkwardly shaped spaces and a proliferation of orange brown cabinets in almost every room. Now I prefer going lighter and brighter in colour and texture. There is something about white that lifts the feel of a space. Instead of the brown woody feel cupboards, try white for a refreshing and fresh look that is bound to accentuate your accessories. I was recently engaged on an assignment where the brief I got from the husband was to make sure I came up with a design that had a sleek and modern look while the wife preferred something more relaxed and colourful. At least they agreed on their favourite colours. They said, they loved turquoise and yellow, and just wanted me to knock them out with my imagination. I absolutely adore it when I get to deal with not so fussy clients. a soothing neutral tone would do. In designing home interior spaces, avoid using dark colours for the walls as it can make it appear to recede. Horizontal strips make a wall appear wider; I then added a little interest with wallpaper. By incorporating blue and turquoise this generally adds a tranquil feel in a space, while dashes of yellow and coral add the warmth. This place had an open plan. I admit it’s never easy to decorate an open plan space but it can be done. What I needed to come up with was to demarcate different areas and come up with clear zones. I decided as a way of separating the living room from the entrance to bring in an L-shaped couch and place a low bookshelf behind it. I believe in using few but larger pieces of furniture and so I added a carpet that helped in designating a dining area. Because it was a compact space, I chose multipurpose furniture such as a versatile side table and ottoman that doubled up as coffee table and additional seating, which you can do in your home too. I added a sleeper couch that was inviting enough for the couple to lie down and watch television comfortably. Circular side tables are always a good idea especially where walk through space may be limited. Who says you must always design your space with the television as the focal point? Be different. I suggested to my clients to visit an antique shop and they could not believe what they saw. Mixing styles and eras is a quick and simple way to create interesting spaces. To place an antique chair next to a simple contemporary lamp may be just what you need. This space was a combination of antique and modern. Books are a fantastic way to add height and interest to a coffee table and any curated space. They actually accessories and they bring instant colour to shelves and tables. I also played around with the living It’s easier to connect the two by using natural tones and textures. If you thought ceramics are outdated, you may need to research more; ceramics are one of the hottest collectables around. Sticking to a single colour palette can help give a diverse collection of ceramics to creating interesting displays is to include pieces of varying heights and to add depth by layering ornaments in front of each other. Rather than dotting them around your home, create impact by displaying your ceramics en masse. This works particularly well when you have a collection of ornaments in a single colour. I found turquoise blue and yellow ceramics that I put on the room divider. Soft and silky carpets with a delicate sheen are the current trends. Natural and earthy shades are still in demand but bright and cheerful colours are making a big comeback. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to avoid carpets if you suffer from allergies as carpet traps airborne allergens removing them from the air. Plus, some carpets are available ready treated with an anti-microbial restores pile height and removes trapped dust and allergens improving the indoor air quality. Page 94 - Zimbabwe’s Most Read Lifestyle Magazine August 2014
old Home Improvement So, don’t be afraid of experimenting, go bold and in coordinating your spaces don’t be afraid of bending a few rules. Till next time. May God richly bless you. Happy Decorating. TP Shelter Chieza is an Interior Decor Consultant. She can be contacted at shelter.chieza@gmail.com Advertise in THE PARADE Online Digital Publication Embrace the new frontier of Advertising Melody - 0782 999 333, Wilson - 0782 999 444 The Parade - Zimbabwe’s Most Read Lifestyle Magazine August 2014 Page 95
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