Coastal Living

Whether you live by the beach or just dream about ocean breezes, enhance the natural beauty of your home with crisp white, splashes of bold color, and sea-themed accents and these tips should help you on your journey to the Pacific Ocean and there a lot to choose from. 



Aim for an airy feeling like you actually live near the coast (if you're not) and keep different shades of blue present and accounted for (also white) and it should remind you of how white the clouds are and how blue the sea is on the beach.

You can also have varieties in designing this kind of interior like sunset, summer or breeze. With hues of yellow, baby pink, dandelion, blue green and other shades of orange too.

Prints of sea creatures are the best help you can get (since it's sea themed) and words that reminds you of the sea are good too. 
 

How to Use: Neutral Pillows

Neutral colors are deceiving. They look as if they're easy to style a room with, but they really aren't. Neutral colored pillows are tricky decorations, but if done well, can make a room look beautiful. It just depends on how you want your room to look. Do you want it to look fresh? Classy? Simple? Cozy? With the right pillows and furniture, you'll have your dream room in no time.

http://images.horchow.com/ca/1/products/mx/HC-3DLU_mx.jpg Simply put, neutral tones are usually those colours that give either a warm or cool vibe. They almost always go with other "stronger" colors.
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To design a room with pillows of this tone, you first need to set your goal. What kind of room do you want to create? When using neutral pillows, it is best to know what your purpose is.

If you want to make a simple room with neutral pillows, then no problem. That might be the easiest design task you could ever encounter. You simply need to put together pillows of the same tone but with varying designs (such as the picture on the right). This will create a very posh look, that can be used for indoor and outdoor spaces.

Neutral toned pillows are great for neutralizing bright rooms, too. If you have a yellow couch and orange pillows, it would be ideal to neutralize the colors by adding a couple of neutral pillows. Just imagine staring at the sun. You'll want to cover your eyes with something, right? The neutral toned pillows will do the trick. It's also like having a dish that is too salty; you need something to make it less salty. It's all about the balance of the colors.

In the end, it is all up to how you want the room to look and feel like. Neutral colors can become your best friend if you know the basics. Once you've learned them, piecing together a room will not be much of a struggle anymore.

HWWD: Mongolian Lamb Pillows

Mongolian Lamb pillows are all the rage right now. These fluffy pillows give a room an instant spritz of sophistication with a hint of simplicity. It is not a surprise that many of these pillows have been reproduced in the market today. These are simply decorative elements no one can say no to.

However, many of those interested in lamb pillows have taken the wrong turn in terms of design. Sure, these pillows are gorgeous, but it takes a few tips to make them look more stunning when they're placed among an array of furniture. So can you decorate a space with these Mongolian Lamb pillows? Here's how we'd do it.

1. For complete sophistication and luxury, do not mix them with prints
Add them with monochromatic colors that go with the Mongolian Lamb pillows that you already have. Neutral tones such as gray, beige, tan, and even silver would look great with them. 
2. Have to pillow shades that are alike, then one that is different
Take the picture above. It has two pillow shades in black and gray, and then one pillow in a coppery shade. The black and gray pillows will act as a "background" for the copper one, so that all of the attention is on the copper pillow. This way, your space will not look to dull. 
3. Make sure your couch/sofa is a different texture
PLEASE do not put these pillows on a velvety couch or a faux fur-covered sofa. The textures should always compliment each other, meaning they should be opposites. Remember: opposites sometimes attract in design. Opt for a leather couch or a bench. 
4. Make the colors stand out with a few copper pieces
Copper is "in" right now, so make use of that. Copper pieces like bowls and clocks will accompany the existing shades of your pillows, making them more prominent and important in the entire picture. Also, copper isn't so textured and it gives an edge to the fluffiness of the pillows. Again, opposites attract.

How would you design a room with Mongolian Lamb pillows?

Choosing the Right Pillow

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Choosing the right pillow is essential to every man's life. Imagine waking up with a stiff neck, when you have a long day of work ahead of you. You wouldn't want that, would you? The right kind of pillow will help you have the best kind of rest you can have. The problem is that most people do not know how to find the right pillow. Thankfully, we are here to help you.

1. Get the right kind of support 
You don't want to sleep stiffly, do you?
2. Know how you sleep
This might seem weird, but you should study how your body "moves" during sleep. Does your body opt to move to the left or to the right? Which way do you usually face? How does your head work? The answers to these questions will help you determine which pillow you need. It can determine the height of the pillow you should have.
3. Keep track of how old the pillow is
If your pillow is more than 18 months old, it is time to replace it. Pillows get saggier each time you use them, so having a new and fluffy pillow will ensure that you get the right kind of neck support. Also, old pillows have a lot of germs on them already, from sweat, drool, and etc. Sounds gross, but true.
4. Choose a pillow that is appropriate for your size
Basically, if you're a normal person, you won't need a huge pillow. If you have a bigger build, you might want to have a bigger pillow.
5. If possible, go for a hypoallergenic pillow
A LOT of stuff can accumulate on your pillow over time. Sufferers of asthma and allergies need to use hypoallergenic pillows to lessen the effects of having mold, dust, and etc. on pillows.

It may take some time for you to find the "perfect pillow" but when you do have it, you will have the best rest you've ever had. If we were to give one bit of advice, it is to invest in good pillows.

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