Decorating with Palm Trees Often the only tree that comes to people's minds when they hear "artificial tree" is the Christmas tree.
However, there are a huge assortment of silk trees available.
One that contrasts sharply with the pine tree image is the palm tree.
These two tree types are extremely different, not only in local environment but also in appearance.
There is actually a wide variety of palm trees, and many of these varieties are available as artificial plants as well.
The most common silk palm tree is a tall, perfect replica of an outdoor palm tree, complete with coconuts if desired.
When designing or planning to put a palm tree in your home, it is important to note the circumference of the leaves.
It wouldn't do to have your palm tree arrive and not have enough room for it! Palm trees often look nice in offices, bedrooms, and kitchen areas if there is sufficient space.
The Benefits of Hanging Plants Displaying a hanging plant adds another dimension to your house.
It is nice to have a good variety of plants in your home-different sizes and different placements make the whole area seem fresh and outdoorsy.
Corners make some of the best places for hanging plants-there is hardly a better way to add color and a clean feeling to those areas of your rooms.
Another benefit is that hanging plants in corners make them unobtrusive-they don't take up any needed space.
It is important to hang your plant correctly so that it does not someday crash to the floor.
Some of the prettiest plants are larger and heaver; these require a metal hook attached directly to a ceiling beam.
For lighter, smaller plants, plastic and wooden hooks are usually fine, and you can often just screw them in where you want.
You have many choices available to you, so look around online or in gardening stores until you find something that fits your home.
You can opt for a live plant or a silk one.
A Point for Functionalism Though there are lots of ways to decorate a home, the "cluttered" look doesn't quite work anywhere.
Though "less is more" doesn't always have to be the rule when decorating, "as much as is humanly possible" hardly ever looks nice.
Have you ever been in a room that is so overstuffed with décor that it is awkward to move around? Some garages are so full of stored seasonal furnishings that nothing else will fit.
Though form is important, remember that function comes first.
Kitchen counter space, for instance, most often needs to be used for cooking, and decorative pieces should be kept at a minimum.
On the other hand, bedrooms should be relaxing, sanctuary-type places where beautiful and calming decorative pieces will work perfectly.
If you find yourself moving a décor item more than a couple times a week, it is probably not in a good place.
Move it somewhere else, and if necessary, replace it with something more serviceable.
Having Fun with Interior Design Interior design can be a lot of fun! Interior design, in essence, is creating beauty where it did not previously exist.
Unlike any other art form, interior design allows you to dwell inside your creation.
This activity allows you to combine creativity and utility.
Working with interior design in a sense is like service at a restaurant in that the experience is disastrous when it is not good, and almost unnoticeable when excellent.
Although those who live in your home may not notice it, the effects of the work you have accomplished include feelings of security, satisfaction, and inspiration.
Many people feel that inner drive to better their surroundings, and by doing so, you are creating a fantastic place to live.