To design a small apartment is a big challenge. We have to be aware that for small spaces the best is to choose small pieces that have more open design. As the loveseat in the following picture, it has exposed legs. We can complement it with two arm chairs and a round metal coffee table. The space will look fabulous.

Let´s use glass to give a clean special touch to our spaces. In all sorts of colors, textures and forms. To separate a space. To innovate the design of our kitchen. It will be spectacular.

Illuminate your room with a vibrant yellow color will wake up all your senses… bring the sun into your bedroom!!!

Or you can take a large “antique” style picture frame and place it over the center of your mirrored wall. This can be achieved with glazier adhesive or by hanging it from the ceiling using a decorative braided rope, which can be found in most fabric stores. Using a lightweight frame will insure an easy installation.

You can create a great wall in a matter of minutes: Draw geometrical figures and paint them with bright colors. The results will be amazing:

Or paint circles (a cookie cutter makes an excellent template) randoml on your wall and then glue buttons to the center of the circles. Silver circles with gold buttons add a formal touch, while funky buttons over bright circles of color will give that wall spunk and personality. For an added touch buy polka dot shams and add buttons. The end result will be an unusual and buttoned-up room.

What wall, ceiling and floor coverings are we going to choose?

Let´s keep in mind and choose the ones that are easy to keep clean.

We have to consider as well the materials that won´t chipped, peeled, mildewed, cracked or deteriorated in any way.

Colors match must be satisfactory.

Think of a theme and design the rest of the bathroom around it.

Shop keeping in mind the theme you picked.

For example if your theme is minimalistic. Let´s pick modern models, simple lines, made out of clean materials.

Once you have picked your theme than it will be easy to choose all the materials as well as the Fixtures, Fittings and Hardware.

If our house in general belongs to a more classical style and we want to keep on with the same theme in the guest bathroom. We will pick more elaborate pieces.

The countertop finish is made out of marble. A long lasting easy to mantain material. That suites well this style. The touch of the brillant color gives accent to the space.

We can also choose a decorated lavatory, which will become the focus of the environment. Its elaborated design will give a defenitive character to the decoration.

Let´s keep in mind that the pieces that we choose will contribute to the bathroom environment look.

First of all think if the space you already have is enough for your needs. If not, try incorporating surrounding areas such as closets or walkways into the new bathroom. The results might be great!!!

Choose a palette of colors and stick to it.

Choose a style and be consistent with it.

An exciting alternative to plain paint or wallpaper, many of the finishes are extremely practical. They are perfect for uneven walls, or to give a new treatment to an old scheme or they can add a touch of class to ordinary furniture.

We will go through every step of every technique, from the easiest ones to the more complicated ones. For beginners: sponging, ragging, colorwashing and spatter painting. The rangdom appearance makes them ideal for a first attempt since small irregularities tend not to show.

Dragging, stippling and combing are just some more of the more adventurous finishes.

Stenciling gets the importance it deserves, we willl go through full size patterns so that you will make your own stencils.

COURSES:

GLAZING

RAGGING

WATERCOLORS

ANTIQUING

PORPHYRY

BLOCK PRINTING

COMBING

CRACKELING

SPATTERING

DRAGGING

SPONGING

COLORWASHING

STENCILS

You can get these courses for $ 5.00 ea.  just contact us: admin@decohot.com

It is a big challeange to design a small bathroom, where we won´t have enough space. So it is very important to plan ahead everything in order to make everything fit properly. Keep in mind to work with small scale fixtures, pieces and accesories.

Be clever as to select only the necessary items and make the most of it. Use every single inch of space you would have. Optimize the use of space, with drawers doors, shelves, lots of place to put away things.

Regarding colors let´s keep it clear, dark colors make rooms smaller. Let´s use pastel or white palette colors. Mirrors will help to make the space grow.

Here some ideas of a small bathroom I decorate myself.

I used a wall to wall and countertop to ceiling mirror, which reflects the rest of the space making it to appear bigger.

Lots of light, and shelves on the side of the lavatory. The countertop follows the lavatory shape, and its dimenssions are the minimal expression of functionality. It is just the size you will need to use it in a functional way.

We also analyzed the size of the shower before we built it to make sure that it will be functional and will fit just fine in our little space.

The wall colors are white. The tone of the wood used in the lavatory furniture add an elegant feeling to the evironment.

The result a very functional little bathroom!!!

When decorating your house, let´s start by analizing the stronger points in your house. For instance, we can take advantage of a nice view.

Or, if we do not have any outstanding characteristic, we can create a focal point.

In this particular project, the use of a water mirror created a new rich scenery. In a desert area the use of the water element to get a refreshing feeling, plus the aesthetic effect of the reflections. The options are endless…