Tips + Tricks: Thoughtful Home Decor Creates An Inviting Ambiance

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A home becomes a comfortable refuge and a showcase to proudly use for entertaining when care is put into thoughtful decorating. Comfort inspired elements like decorative pillows and blanket style throws, welcome mats and throw rugs, and decorative lamps make the atmosphere more enticing. Specialized accessories to decorate the fireplace hearth, a french mirror, and statement tabletop decor can make any home into a beautiful and comfortable gathering place.

Pretty candles and decorative candle holders add to the mood and create a special ambiance ranging from romantic to warm and inviting. Thoughtfully placed fireplace, accessories like decorative metallic or brass screens and antique inspired tools, along with other funky ideas, also help pull the entire look together.

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Flower Arrangements Make A Classic And Colorful Statement

Artfully chosen flower arrangements can enhance the decor of any room and can add color and texture to the most unexpected places. Try experimenting with flowers ranging from bold orchids and peonies to hydrangeas and delphiniums. Magnolias always create a classically elegant setting. For a more refined and aesthetically pleasing look, roses and lilies can add a beautiful touch.

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Restoring Old Couches For Resale

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Over the course of a lifetime, a family will see many couches come and go as they wear through and require replacement. Instead of restoring the old couch, they simply sell it for a cheap price, give it away, or throw it away. They proceed to buying a new one, and repeat the situation several years down the line. These families have no idea how much they could still get out of that old couch!

Finding a Couch Project

This part of the task is a bargain hunter’s dream. They will have to go to yard sales, flea markets, second hand stores, and online classifieds to find old couches to restore. Some might be free, especially if they have some damage, flat couch cushions, or staining. Others will be very, very cheap. The goal is to find a couch that is structurally sound (solid frame) and attractive.

Replacing Flat or Damaged Cushions

One of the biggest reasons for tossing an old couch is flat or worn out cushions. Sometimes, the springs underneath the cushions have started to break. If there are broken springs, it is best to replace the broken springs first. Once this is finished, the cushions will feel much more comfortable. It is still a great idea to invest in some brand new couch foam, as replacing it will provide a much more comfortable seat.

Reupholstering or Deep Cleaning

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Uratex Premium Mattress For A Good Night’s Sleep

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I have never longed for a good night’s sleep and I have never been sleep deprived until I became a mother. I remember I was awake for more than 24 hours when we brought the little man home from the hospital as the realizations on motherhood and parenting were slowly sinking in. Although we have to sacrifice a number of precious zzzz time each day to perform numerous duties, it was not a very sound practice as we mums need adequate amount of sleep at night to be in our optimal selves during the day to accomplish our parenting chores and responsibilities.

Sleep is as important as diet and exercise for good health. It is necessary for clear thinking and memory formation, protection of the body against diseases and repair of cells and tissues of the body. ~ Dr. Deborah A. Bernardo {Head of the Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Center and Chief of the Section of Neurology at St. Luke’s Medical Center}

Among the factors that can contribute to a good night’s sleep include:

  • good ambiance {warm lighting is the most ideal}
  • reduced background noise {textured padded materials do the trick}
  • a conducive atmosphere {the standard room temperature of 18-22 degrees Centigrade}

And, of course, finding the right mattress for you and your family is also of utmost importance! Sleeping in a comfy mattress will allow you to sleep soundly at night instead of tossing and turning every now and then trying to find the most suitable position to sleep. This is the same reason why Uratex, a well-loved mattress brand, uses the latest in technology, the best design, and luxurious materials to constantly innovate the way people sleep.

The technology behind Uratex Premium Mattress Collection include:

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Speaking of Uratex, they recently introduced their Uratex Premium Mattress Collection through the Sleep Redefined Event held at the SM Megamall Atrium on 28 May. The event was hosted by TV personality Pia Guanio, and was graced by a number of celebrities including Solenn Heusaff, Elen Adarna, Chef Rolando Laudico, the Boys’ Night Out Gang, Ariella Arida, and Vanessa Matsunaga, who also shared their secrets and routines for a good night’s sleep. But more than being star-struck by the number of celebrities that was present there, I was more giddy at the sight of these inviting and beautiful beds on display!

The Uratex Premium Mattress Collection is comprised of:

  • The Perfect Serenity Collection provides tranquil sleep
  • The Senso Memory Collection gives a more comfortable sleep
  • The Premium Touch Collection is soft and smooth to the touch, and relieves the body’s pressure points
  • The OrthoCare Collection reduces aches when one wakes up in the morning
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