11 KENYAN INTERIOR DECOR IDEAS FOR MODERN HOMES

Kenyan decorating ideas are exotic, energizing and expressive. Bright colors are combined with dark wood furniture and tribal art. Kenyan designs offer creative solutions for modern interiors in Art Deco style.
Kenyan paintings, as well as other accesories mostly carved out of wood, some made of cast iron are often included in decorating such spaces.
They add that aspect that identifies a Kenyan inspired interior decor from a distance and brings exotic luxury into modern homes.
Natural Interior decorating materials, natural home fabrics and textiles, dark brown colors and exotic things like Kenyan Paintings can be used to highlight and create beautiful and comfortable interiors.

1.This piece focuses on an important element of ethnic interior decorating. Contrasting bright and dark colours, geometric decorating patterns and tribal art are all blended together. 

  

















2.Kenyan decor colors range from the bright yellows, deep orange, bright red hues  to all the brown shades. Terracotta, brick, sand and all warm colors add comfort and coziness to a decorated space.

3. Accent stone wall designs or white washed wall decoration, rustic wood boards, wooden tiles or laminate materials created with exotic wood types are excellent Kenyan design that look spectacular when incorporated in a design.

 










4. Kenyan designs look great with traditional and contemporary home furnishings. Modern kitchen utensils, tribal artworks, paintings, carved wood dishes, bowls and vases make gorgeous accessories that emphasize Kenyan decorating style.

5. Faux animal skin can also be utilized in decorating the bedroom, this can be blended with dark wood for the furniture and also contrasting colors can be included.














6. You should also remember to tone down on the tribal artwork so as not to interfere with the contemporary design we are creating. Too much of these will make the overall design look overdone.

7. Another way to design the Kenyan way is by incorporating the animal print pattern preferably on the furniture or if it is the bed you are focusing on, choosing animal print covers, would be appropriate. 

8. Woven baskets are the most common of wall hanging you can go for when trying to design interiors the Kenyan way. The come in different sizes and normally in black and browns but all in all they have quite interesting patterns to stir up your walls.

9. Textured walls is also a great way to decorate your interiors. Go  out of your way and create actual texture other than creating simulated texture for example using wall papers.

10. When most of your decoration entails tribal artworks, it is advisable to maintain a plain and pale wall to avoid the feeling of confusion that would be brought by having a patterned wall together with tribal artwork on the same design.

 











11. Lastly, your choice of color really matters, do not limit yourself to only using colors you've experimented with before. Go out of your way and try out new colors. Who knows, you will probably come up with an amazing color scheme.

6 THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT INDOOR PLANT DECOR

Growing houseplants is quite advantageous and several people have chosen to embrace this aspect in decorating their interiors. Apart from making your home look good, they also add detail and pull together the overal design. Indoor plants do make great decorative pieces; most furnishings are made of rigid surfaces and straight lines, but houseplants add the smoothness and curviness into the design.
Plants also give an inviting feeling and make your home feel 'lived'.
With the wide variety of leaf sizes, shapes, colour and texture, plants can be utilized in decorating just about any kind of room to achieve a beautiful end result. 
Plants also serve various design purposses;
They can be used to make a room appear larger, for instance if you want to bring out an illusion of a high ceiling you'll need a tall, slender plant like Dracaena marginata in one of the corners.
If you want to fill in dead corners, use a bushy plant like Ficus benjamina.
Another way you can make a room look larger is by placing your houseplant near a window where there is greenery outside, so that the indoors appear to be an extension of the outside.
On the other hand, you can use houseplants to make a room appear smaller. You can do this by bringing in a plant that is oversized for the room, or you can choose one that grows up then drapes.

So here are the 6 things no one will tell you about indoor plant decor:

1. CREATE FOCAL POINTS
  
Most house plants especially those that bloom, add to a room's decor when they're placed in the spotlight. You can place them at the foot or top of the staircase, fireplace mantels or even the entryways.

 















2. CREATE GROUPINGS
Cluster of houseplants add a decorative touch to certain areas of the room such as desks, pianos, fireplace mantels, credenzas, hutches, dressers and nightstands and in bathrooms next to sinks or bathtub decks.

3. CONSIDER PLANT STYLES

Usually, the type of plant you choose will determine the mood of that particular room. Some plants like orchirds lend an elegant, sensuous atmosphere to a room, while others like the rubber plant tend to give a room a more informal heavier feeling.
You should be keen when choosing plants and determine wether it will open up a room or make it more cosy. A bathroom for example calls for lighter plants.

4. CHOOSE YOUR CONTAINERS CAREFULLY

Except for hanging plants, vases are a visible element in indoor plant decor. Your choice of container will determine the overall design of the plant decor. 
You should ensure that the container's colour, design, shape, size and texture match the room decor and contribute to the atmosphere you are trying to create.


















5. TRY PLANTS ACCENTS

There is a wide variety of accesorires you can use with house plants to make them more decorative and to tie the overal design together.
They include plant sticks made of materials such as ceramic, wood and beads. 
You can also use several accents such as little birds, insects and butterflies. During the holidays, you can decorate with items like gourds, berries and red ribbons.

6. TIE A SPACE TOGETHER

Plants are normally used to create an intimate space. Flank a sofa with flowering plants and on the coffee table add a plant with similar colour, and the whole space will feel cosy and comfortable. 

 

9 AMAZING SMALL BEDROOM IDEAS TO TRY RIGHT NOW

Designing a small space can prove to be challenging to any interior designer. It is even much more complicated for any other person who wishes to decorate their own space. It's tough to fit all the basics (a bed, a desk, a closet into so little square footage).
Therefore, we have compiled 9 small bedroom designs to "rock your world" and give you an idea of how you can create amazing interiors. Enjoy your experience transforming your small bedroom into a magical 'den'.

 1. This first example features the colour blocking technique which comes in handy when you want to make a small room look bigger. One side of the walls has been painted aqua blue while the rest have been painted white. This colour scheme for the walls gives the room a hollow feel making it look bigger than it actually is. The orange lampshades and the blue pillows further expounds the idea of colour blocking.

2. Another idea for your small bedroom would be utilising stripes in one area of the room. It is much easier to incorporate this aspect on the carpet, It's also quite common. Stripes do help in making the room look 'lengthy' and much spaceous, therefore would be appropriate for a small bedroom.

 

 

3. Creating storage space in a small bedroom can be quite tricky for many people. However, it shouldn't be such a big deal because there are so many ideas you can incorporate in your space. This design has the storage space inbuilt with the bed as well as shelves on the wall.

Creating ample storage space for your small bedroom can be the start of making it look bigger.

 

 

4. This beroom design also utilizes space by creating and maximizing on storage space. You can also introduce a mirror, prefferably a large one, since the reflection makes the room appear larger. Apart from this, you can also introduce colour blocking to this design.

 

5. This is an ideal small bedroom that looks cosy and spaceous despite of its size. The shelves provide  good storage space while the choice of lights makes the room look comfortable and one is not likely to pay attention to the small size of the room.

   

6. This design incorporates the cool colours in its colour scheme, warm colours only appear on the books in the shelves which doesn't really make a difference. The monochrome colour scheme to some point makes this room look bigger apart from the storage compartments attached to the bed. The chair is of minimalist design which is appropriate in small bedroom designs.

7. When you're choosing a colour scheme for your small bedrooom, you do not have to go very far experimenting with a number of colours. You can decide to use just one neutral colour like white. White gives this room an illusion of being big and spaceous.

8. The lights in this small bedroom immediately draws attention to the viewers eye. This element of decoration is very important and in this case makes this bedroom look cosy and spaceous. You should consider the choice of lights when designing your small bedroom.

9. As mentioned before, storage space is quite vital when you're designing a small bedroom. This bedroom design has its bed fixed together with the drawers to save on space. Choice of colour also plays a huge role in making this design a success.

 

 

7 EXAMPLES OF HOW TO DISPLAY PHOTOS ON YOUR WALLS

Today we'll be showing you a lot of cool ideas and examples of how you can display family photos or artwork on your walls. 
It is very important to have fond memories of you and your loved ones close by, they always remind you of those fun moments you had with your friends and family.
We are going to feature several ideas of how you can organize these photos on your walls.
Photos are great because they brighten up the mood in your space as well as giving life to a blank wall. Don't hesitate to try this out.

1. One great idea but also common is to hung them on the wall beside the   stair case. You can choose to arrange them in such a way that they balance and counter balance each other to avoid a monotonous arrangement.

  



2. Stuck on how you can feature your wedding photos on your walls? Here's an idea of how you can go about that.

 




3. Black and white photos are classy and sleek. They have this 'je ne sais  quoi' when it comes to decorating interiors. They add flair to the already created design. At times, they do bring vibrance to the space being decorated depending on the level of contrast in the photos.


 

 4. Another way to arrange your photos creatively is to use this 'right angle' method. You begin by positioning two of your very large photos side by side and then you build up from there, adding the smaller photos upwards, downwards and horizontally.

5. The hallway is an ideal location of displaying your photographs and artworks. Apart from the fact that they'll be visible to everyone very easily they also add beauty and mood to the otherwise blank wall.






 6. This arrangement is somehow like a family tree, except that there's no order of who comes first then who follows. It's simply an arrangement of family photos organized in front of a wall paper or a wall painting.
Although it might be time consuming, it's worth trying out.






7. This is a fishing pole frame and as you can see, the improvisation has been achieved by using an actual fishing pole. It's an exquisite way of displaying your photos especially if fishing is in your list of hobbies. 
This design is also appropriate for an office dealing with fishing equipment or anything else to do with this particular hobby.

FURNITURE DESIGN FROM THE FUTURE

Futuristic furniture design is a way of seeing the future through talented designers. Although not so common, these designs are highly creative, as well as functional. They are one of the most spectacular trends in home decorating and furnishing, creating interior designs for people to live, work, rest etc.
Contemporary designs are the current trends; the popular ones at the moment and have been created by designers of modern living spaces.

We have put together 5 samples of these creative designs:

1. FROZEN WATER TABLE

 


















This table was designed by Zaha Hadid, her source of inspiration being frozen water. You do not have to question yourself how you will incorporate it into your interiors. It is simple and classy, and most of all...it goes with all the possible colour schemes.

2. MODERN ROCKING CHAIR

Do you love rocking chairs? Well, this might be it!! Finally, right? This is the modern interpretation of a rocking chair. The near circular form viewed from the side is what makes the design unique. It allows for the smooth movement of the chair without being a hindrance. The modern rocking chair is definitely a must have.

3. SARDANA BENCH

The sardana bench is normally made of one piece and placed around trees or columns of its existing space. It is an elegant design and can be incorporated in most areas of the living environment. You can also adjust the design to accommodate all types of trees. It can be placed in a garden or even in an indoor public space.

4. BUNK BEDS

This bunk bed design goes out the ordinary and apart from its aesthetic appeal, it utilizes space very well. It is simple and has very little detail to its design; It is also efficient in terms of utility. 

5. GARDEN EGG CHAIR

 
















This chair was designed by Hungarian Peter Ghyczy. He designed it in 1967/8 and it was one of his very first designs. The design incorporates features typical of the period: A space age look, UFO-like form, bright coloured plastic laquer, portability and the informal lounging quality of the low seat.

THE TIMELESS TREND: GEOMETRIC PATTERN

Have you ever thought of spicing up your space with a little bit of geometric patterns here and there but you dont know how to execute it? Well, problem solved! We're here to give you an overview of how you can utilize geometric pattern in a space of your choice.

Geometric pattern is a timeless trend. You can utilize different shapes such as circles, rectangles, squares, hexagons; to create a pattern you will adore.
Take a tour of the 10 samples we have put together for you:

1. WALLPAPER

The most simple and the most common way to utilize geometry in your interiors is definitely  the use of wallpaper. Depending on the colour of your choice and the kind of geometrical shapes you fancy, different combinations can bring out a great design. The navy blue triangles on the wallpaper project out and act as the focal point of this room.

2. AREA RUG & PILLOWS

The second way to bring out geometry in interior deco is quite simple and easy to execute because it focuses on the area rug and the pillows only. The kind of pattern on the pillows does not necessarily have to match the one on the area rug. However, you should be careful not to use two completely different patterns.

3. HEADBOARD

If you like the less ordinary bedroom you will definitely love this headboard design. The bed is the most important piece of furniture in the bedroom;the name says it all anyway. Headboards can serve very many purposes but in this case we have decided to focus on its aesthetic appeal. Hexagonal shapes have been placed side by side to create a lovely headboard design that you should try out.

4. STORAGE SPACE

Who said storage space has to be the old, boring shelves we tolerate everyday. Spice up your space with this kind of design to bring vibrance and kick out monotony in your interiors. Here you can utilize different shapes and sizes of open cuboids and cubes. The arrangement is the most crutial part of this design and maximum attention should be given in putting it together.

5. HEXAGONAL SHAPES

Once again, hexagonal shapes have been utilized when incorporating geometric patterns in a space. You should have a good choice of colour scheme to avoid bringing out a chaotic or even a dull look.

6. LIGHT FRAME

When it comes to including geometric pattern in your interiors, you dont have to be rigid. Go as far as trying out this light frame by Herr Mandel. The sharpness of the pendant light owes itself to the geometric angles of the shades while the rawness is due to a large part of the wooden material. It hints at a rugged nature thanks to its masculine undertones, which will nevertheless appeal to both men and women.

7. MIRROR DESIGNS

Another way to bring geometry to your interiors is incorporating these mirror designs. As much as they may seem quite unique and rare to find, these amazing designs are all over; someone would think that mirror designs are going through a bit of renaissance. Admittedly, most of them are art installations rather than real products, but i see no reason why you shouldnt decorate your walls with this piece of artwork.

8. FURNITURE DESIGN

This brilliant chair was designed by Eva Fly. It is both soft and comfortable, but still light in its expression. With the correct placement in your space, this piece of furniture will definitely bring in the aspect of geometry in your interiors without appearing overdone.

9. THE KITCHEN

The kitchen is one place that probably will not come to mind when you are dealing with geometric patterns. However, this is one of the best areas to use geometric shapes and should not be ignored. Geometry can range from the patterns exhibited on a section of the wall to the furniture and also utensils.

10. VASES

 Vases are quite common in decoration of interiors. Every household definitely has vases, but the question is, what kind if vases do you have? Leave out the too common and extremely monotonous designs and embrace these beautiful and angular pieces to give your interiors a new look and fresh feel.

The use of geometryin Interior Design/Decoration is quite vast. We have only gathered a few ways on how to incorporate them in your everyday environment.

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DOES COLOUR AFFECT YOUR MOOD?

Definitely! Colours that sorround you do influence your moods and perceptions in the strongest way possible.
To create a sence of harmony and continuity in your home, you need to have a good colour flow from one space to the next.
We have put together different colour schemes to suit your interior deco needs.

1. DYNAMIC PURPLES

 


Dynamic purples have merged to create a sophisticated feel to this bedroom.The varying shades and tints bring out the aspect of variety to this design. The purple on the walls is bold enough and acts as a focal point of this room.

2. CONTRASTING HUES

This colour scheme brings interest to the viewer's eye. There's contrast between the dark green and mustard yellow. The pink exhibited tones down this aspect of contrast resulting in a cosy and comfortable space.

3. THE NEUTRALS

This colour scheme utilizes quite a number of neutral colours for example; white and grey. 
The white on the walls portrays an impression of simplicity as well as minimalism hence making the room appear spacious. The grey on the couch projects out as being bold in comparison to other objects in the space.

4. MONOCHROME

 Monochromatic colours are based of a single hue from the colour scheme. They can be tricky to work with (because of the urgency to avoid monotony) but if attention is put to various details the result is very sophisticated and dynamic.
Varying shades and tints of blue has been used to decorate this space and bring out a calming effect.

5. DARK GREY

This space has a vintage look at glance. The colour scheme utilized makes it enigmatic to some extent. The dark greys which are in contrast with the very light greys and white finish off the design to bring out a soothing feel.


When choosing a colour scheme for your space you should consider the various aspects a particular colour exudes. The end result will be amazing, we guarantee you that! 

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