LITTLE THINGS , GREAT EFFECTS

In our post today, we will be talking about things you basically overlook that can be used to vivificate your space giving it life, you can use it for different purposes depending on you taste.
Have you ever given a second thought to that hand painting your son/daughter did with crayons pooping out of the lines, first line of action is to throw it away, but hey: wait a minute you can absolutely turn that painting or finger print into a wall art . You can also dig out old pictures of your family and make a pictorial. The dandiest things always counts when put together.
It's that simple just FRAME IT.









Images from Google.

DIY- Window Treatments.

A window treatment is an interior decorating element placed in and around your window for enhancing the aesthetics of the window and the room.

Window treatments include: 

• Hard Treatment : These treatments are usually made up of hard materials. for example wood and vinyl: shutters,window blinds, window shades.

• Soft treatments: these are anything made up of soft materials. for example curtains and drapes which is more popular and used in Nigerian homes

• Other window treatments include: Molding, Cornice board , window valance.

• Treatments applied directly to the glass include: frosted glass, smart glass and stained glass.

Consequently in other DIY post we will take each treatment and talk about it in-dept, with more visuals for better understanding.

Do not forget you can become a Professional Interior Designer within 2 months, 

read more about it here. 

http://poshfabricsanddesigns.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-professional-interior-design-course.html   

and here

http://poshfabricsanddesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/professional-interior-design-classes.html

Pictures culled from Google images..

The Professional Interior Design Course [Basic and Intermediate course Outline] Continued.

COURSE OUTLINE

BASIC INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMME

COURSE DURATION; 4 WEEKS

COST: N80,000 / N30,000

Week one

Ø Introduction to interior design

Ø Brief history of interior design

Ø Elements of interior design

Ø Trends in interior design

Ø Residential and commercial design

Ø Lifestyle and influences

Ø Building contacts for the future

Areas of specialization 

Week two

Ø Lighting

Ø Natural lights and lighting effects

Ø The right light for the task

Ø Lighting tips

Ø Touch, sound and smell

Ø Types of lighting

Week three

Ø Colour consulting

Ø Guide to colour analysis

Ø Paint finishes

   Colour advice from leading designers

Ø    Glossary of colour and paint terms

Ø    Colour advice from leading interior designers

Week three

Ø    Introduction to Design fabrics and floor coverings

Ø    Fabrics and soft furnishings

Ø    Window treatments

Ø    Curtain details

Ø    Measuring rooms and estimating material quantity

Ø    Floor coverings

Ø    Tips from the experts

Ø    Glossary of fabrics and carpet terms 

INTERMEDIATE INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMME

COURSE DURATION; 4 WEEKS

COST: N120,000 / N50,000

Week one

Ø    Design Implementation

Ø    Design for climatic conditions

Ø    Design for small space living

Ø    Styling a property for sale

Ø    Client relations

Ø    The client checklists

Ø    Current trends

Ø    Glossary of timber and building terms Week two

Week two
Ø    Introduction to drawing

Ø    Drawing implements

Ø    Scale drawing of plans

Ø    Lettering

Ø    Elevation plan

Ø    The story of British interior design and architectural styles

Colour drawing 

Ø    Sample boards

Ø    Introduction to CAD

 Week three

Ø    Kitchens and Bathrooms

Ø    Residential kitchen design

Ø    Bathroom design and tips

Ø    Planning a kitchen

Ø    Bench Tops

Ø    Designer profile: kitchen designer

Ø    Current trends; kitchens and bathrooms

Ø    Glossary of kitchen terms

Week four

Ø    Introduction to residential design

Ø    Seven stages of residential design

Ø    Interior design law

Ø    How to be a successful designer

Ø    How to start your own design firm and business.

Ø    The client Checklists.

WHAT YOU TEND TO ACHIEVE AT THE COMPLETION OF THE COURSE

The Course will teach you all the most important aspects of interior design. This course presents fundamental design concepts and explores all aspects of the interior ‐ human factors, building structure and technology,

Environmental and other building systems, contextual issues, design theories and methods, and communication. You’ll also discover the many aspects of human occupation of interior space and how lifestyles and social preferences affect interior design. You’ll learn about design theory and history, design communications, design research and the science of interior space. You’ll also learn how to analyse clients' needs, develop appropriate design concepts and manage the finishing of interior spaces. You will also be awarded a certificate to reflect your new credential.

In case you missed the first part you can follow this link : http://goo.gl/6BMKJw

DIY- Temporary Wallpapers 1

Welcome to a new year, and our first post of the year is the Do it yourself starter pack for temporary wallpapers .

Now before you start , you have to know that wallpaper patterns are meant to repeat beautifully so been extremely careful is a must.
Hanging wallpaper is a two-man job, so get a friend either by hook or by bribe to help you in the process.

Needs:
Painters tape
sponge/foam
sharp utility knife
screed
water
cloth
newspaper



PREPARE YOUR WALL

Screed your wall , the wall or surface which your are applying  the wallpaper should be clean and free of dust. Patch any damaged areas of the wall, especially sharp edges because it might damage the wallpaper.







Choose a starting point and hang from left to right to ensure a smooth repeat of the designs across the wall or surface. Apply your glue [usually top bond] to the wall with a paint brush or a roller and also a little at the back of the wallpaper.

Align the top of the wallpaper with the ceiling [you do not want the edges showing because its going to be really ugly, so you have to be extra careful to make sure it is well positioned.] Once the paper is in position, smooth downward with a dam foam or sponge to remove excess glue, taking extra care to remove large air bubbles; smaller air bubble will dissipate when the wallpaper dries up.



When applying your second strip of wallpaper apply it so that its left side overlaps the right side of the previous strip by at least ¾  inch, carefully [you have to make sure the wallpaper is not upside down , as this is going to disrupt the flow of the designs and patterns. [Do not trim the overlap; it will help guarantee that the wallpaper will repeat seamlessly [if not the seams and edges will be obvious].



Repeat this step , moving from the left to the right making sure to align each new strip over the strip to its left.

More to come in the second part......  But if you feel its time consuming just hire an installer...
Do not forget to visit us @Suite 64, Ogba Shopping Arcade for your wallpapers.
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