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5 keys of Feng Shui
The order and harmony are two keys concepts to consider in the interior. As you know there is an oriental philosophy called Feng Shui, which sets out basic principles that can generate harmonic compositions at home or at work, so we feel at ease and that the energy flow. But if this concept seems too complicated you do not worry because we’ll give you five keys to easily apply it to your decor.
1-The receiver is the most important part of the home, because it penetrates much of the energy. It must always be placed harmonious furnishings, unfinished-neck, avoiding the overhead of objects and the accumulation of elements that carry a low mood, such as invoices, photos of deceased or any other element that we generate sadness.
2-The windows are very important, they penetrate the sunlight brings warmth and good energy to our home. These must not be too small, because not provide enough light, not too large, because they would be our energy, and should always have a translucent glass. If you have a window of the street, take advantage and put a bench next to be able to sit and watch what happens abroad, it will help you to get away and create a connection between the exterior and interior of your home.
3-In the bedroom there should be no more than a mirror, and when our reflection may not be seen from the bed, as this will help to relax. The mirrors in Feng Shui are important because they retain their positive energy stored by the sun during the day, but an excess of these can be counterproductive. Also in the bedroom should be avoided electronics, especially televisions, because remaining energy to the room and prevent the rest.
4-The room should be the hub of the house, so it should facilitate the entry and exit of persons and reporting them. The ideal is to have a corner sofa that is situated around a small table, because it invited to share the day to day among the members of your household.
5-Finally, the bathroom should be well organized, with a separation between the shower and toilet, and if possible, incorporate some natural plant to provide balance to the room.
I hope these five keys will help you have a home more harmonious and balanced, because in this time when stress is part of everyday life, our home should be a space in which to relax and escape from everything.
New Materials for Furniture
From time immemorial, the home furnishings was made of wood, in the beginning with rustic finishes, but then began to use hardwood, lacquer and other finishes.
Furniture design has evolved to take futuristic forms; this created the need to use new materials that were adapted to the new formal requirements, burst and steel, glass, plastics, among other materials.
At present, the ecology has altered the premises to which the materials must, be given to those whose production comes from renewable sources, recyclable materials, recycled and those that cause less impact on the environment. With these objectives, new materials are the result of a combination of technology and care of the environment.
Characteristics of new materials:
The eggshell fragile nature, has gained in strength and endurance through technology. A modern technique of lacquer coating gives this material its strength and a clean-looking glossy and sumptuous.
This material allows the creation of all kinds of furniture, including traditional classic design. You can also make additions to the decor such as lamps, vases, etc.
The furniture made from this material seem made of small pieces of marble, which gives them a solid and heavy, but, on the contrary, these pieces are very sturdy, yet lightweight and functional.
These pieces are designed with modern standards and therefore comply with multiple functions, allowing them to be used differently depending on the requirements of the moment, since all have double or triple use. As the tables niche, composed of pieces of different sizes, the boxes for storing jewelry or silverware, dishes covers can also be used as vases or centerpieces.
This furniture is noted for its elegance and distinction. Thus we have couches, chairs, bookcases, cupboards, etc., equally able to adapt for use in living rooms, bedrooms or hallways. The comfortable eggshell can be used with equal success in bedrooms or living rooms because of the aesthetics with which they were designed.
Recycled materials have each day with greater acceptance; we can find furniture futuristic materials which have been recycled, such as bicycle wheels. These designs take advantage of waste materials commonly used to get them new, with a very low manufacturing cost.
Other innovative materials it is the next generation of plastics, tough, durable, malleable, lightweight and manageable. These materials allow the design of furniture, accessories, appliances, fixtures, etc. in a modern style.
The most widely used plastics are polycarbonate (lamps, panels, furniture, etc.), The new methacrylate (shower doors, toilets, etc.), Polypropylene (chairs, children’s furniture), polyurethane (furniture), PVC (outdoor furniture, windows, floors, etc.).
In this set of materials are added technological tissues are tissues undergoing specific treatments that give them special properties, making them more safe and durable. These fabrics are fireproof, resistant to fire.
The treatments with resins, waxes or silicones prevent the fabric from absorbing stains, making them ideal for upholstery of chairs, armchairs and sofas.