Kids Attraction To Bean Bag Chairs

By Chris Frost

Do you realize that there is a big connection between bean bag chairs and kids? Have you sat in the room with your child and observe them, squirming on the chair. You can't miss the look of contentment in your child's eyes! Children get a lot of pleasure in their own bean bag chair.

Most of us have probably had a bean bag chair, and never gave a thought how they came to be. You can still walk into most homes, and find a bean bag chair somewhere. Most of the time they are in your kids room, and being used everyday.

We take things for granted, especially when it comes to the bean bag chair, and why it is such an attraction to kids. Let us review how it came to be. It was developed by three Italians in 1968, and first called the SACCO. It has remained popular since but really took off in the Nineties.

Doctors reported that it was beneficial for patients recovering from back operations. It was found that it helped kids who suffered with sensory integration issues. How astounding that a simple design of a chair would impact the world!

Bean bag chairs are not a poorly designed piece of furniture anymore. The materials that goes into making them, is of high quality. Its popularity has never wavered, but is still gaining the eyes of the consumer, and children.

The bean bag chair is not just a an over-sized bag anymore. It comes in a variety of different forms, and colors. Adults like them, but children love them, and are attracted to the bean bag chair! Today's bean bag chair has undergone an extreme makeover. They come in every shape and form. Bean bag chairs are embellished with favorite heroes, logo designs, and action figures.

You can see that it is not only popular with adults, but is highly desired by children, and teens as well. Besides being comfortable for children, it also provides therapeutic help for the development of the child. This is an absolutely great investment by the consumer. Now we know why children love bean bag chairs! - 30198

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Stone Coasters as a Decorating Tool

By Jim Slate

Slate and Artstone - When you look at a set of stone coasters, you are seeing objects that were formed by the earth itself. Their evolution took millions of years, slowly melting and molding, and developing the unique characteristics which adorn the surface of the stone. Their life story is a saga of ages that has witnessed the rise and fall of whole species, buried deep beneath the earth.

While these pieces are generally purchased for functionality, as a means of keeping water from hitting the surface of a table, they can also be quite effective as decorating tools, allowing you to change the entire look and feel of a space at whim.

If the coasters are natural stone, without an image printed on them, they can be used to create a natural feel in the home. They have a surface of rock, that matches the mountain they were taken from, and so by spreading them throughout an environment you can get a very natural, outdoors, or even rustic look.

Many sandstone coasters are also printed with attractive images which allow you even more decorating options. You can create a cat theme, or a feel of ancient history, or even just add bright and vibrant colors to a room using various types of printed coasters in different rooms.

Another decorative advantage of the coaster is that it is quite small. This is especially true when they are stacked in a single place. However when an entire set is spread out throughout a home, it is quite possible to cast a web of color over the space, completely altering the feel of the environment.

Stone coasters are especially good at this because they are relatively heavy and solid. They are made from actual mountain born rock, so even though they are small, they have quite a presence. This makes them more imposing than lighter plastic or aluminum pieces. - 30198

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The Art of Interior Design

By David Artstone

Slate and Artstone - To truly answer this question, we would have to delve into over 3000 years of philosophical debate over what the meaning of art is. Suffice it to say that at least in some way, interior decorating is an art form. But what kind of art is it?

Over the centuries art has evolved and changed. The paintings found on the walls during the days of ancient Egypt are quite a bit different from the masterpieces of the Renaissance. However there are few people who would claim that the Egyptians works are not art. In fact many people even today use pieces inspired by that ancient style to decorate their homes.

Just as the art of painting has evolved, so too has the art of interior decorating. Those ancient Egyptians had very different houses from our own. For one thing, they had a much larger wealth gap than we do, which left the majority of people with only the possessions they needed to live, while kings and dignitaries lived in palaces of luxury.

This meant that the common people had very simple homes, with few decorative items, most of them hand made. Meanwhile the kings had such ornate and elaborate homes that they would be considered garish by today's standards.

Luckily as the middle class has grown and ideas of equality have flourished, that wealth gap has diminished.

Another major evolution in the art of interior decorating has come due to technological advances.

In ancient days, the more expensive an item was to make or obtain, the more stylish it was. While this is still somewhat true, today premium items are determined more by social choice than mere expense. Taste has been given over to the masses.

In a perfect world art would be judged on its own merits, without the ideas of the rest of the pack mentality encroaching on personal opinion. In the same way a decorative scheme would be judged individually, on only its own merits.

However in this world, art and design are a collective idea. Beauty and style are determined by a mix of personal opinions, shaped by friends, family, people on the streets, celebrities, and magazines. These elements make up the universe of beauty, and their churning collective tells us what is good and what is bad.

One of the interesting things about interior decorating as an art is that it has evolved over the years. At different points in history homes were styled on different ideas. During its history the style has always taken elements of the past into consideration, but public opinion on what was a beautiful interior has relatively single minded. You had to have a home that was similar to everyone else's, or you were an eccentric.

Today, modern designs have thrown out many of these ideas in favor of schemes which utilize aspects of many different historical styles. In this, the art of interiors has evolved significantly. - 30198

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Unique home Decorating

By Jim Slate

Home decor refers to items and accessories that are used to create ambiance within a space. It consists of everything from art, paintings, and sculpture, to functional accessories such as clocks and mirrors, to purely decorative items such as wrought iron wall accessories. There are a variety of styles, each derived from specific decorating styles into which they are supposed to fit.

Home decor products come in every color, every shape, and every size you can imagine. They can be made from almost anything, wrought iron, natural stone, or just plain old plastic.

This wealth of options means that you can get really creative with the items you choose to use when decorating your home. In fact, the process of choosing which items to populate your house is a form of art in itself, in which the canvas is your home, and your tools are all of the items in all of the stores around the world.

This form of art allows you to add a personal quality to a small part of the world, your part of the world. Whether decorating your very own bedroom, or just your desk at work, your choice of decorative items is your way of expressing who you are.

The art of home decor is more than just shopping though. It is a complex task, which requires you to coordinate various items with one another, with your existing furnishings, and with the house itself. The position of couches, the size of walls, and the space in a room are all factors that have to be considered when making a home decor choice. So now, instead of just shopping, home decor is actually an artistic skill in and of itself, and one at which you can fail. Many, many people create garish and unsightly homes. Sometimes, they don't even know they are doing it.

Luckily, you don't have to live with home decor forever. Unlike paint and construction home decor can be removed. It can be returned, or stored, or given away. It doesn't have to be a permanent fixture in the home.

The most important thing to remember is that your tastes are what matter. When you purchase a piece of home decor, place it in your home, and live with it for a few days. Watch it. See how it makes you feel. And then, if it doesn't work, don't be afraid to simply toss it out the door. - 30198

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Drapes - The Most Flexible Piece Of House Decor

By Cathy Riordan

Window treatments are possibly the most practical things but least attended to in any home. Drapes stop the light, they obscure dust. Draperies also aid us retain isolation, acting as shields from outside people. Especially in today's scenario when the apartments are too close together, it is valuable to have draperies to retain ones personal space intact. Yet, draperies are not only for being practical, they come in different shapes, sizes, colors and materials and operate as a part of decoration. In fact, draperies might be the oldest kind of decorating homes apart from painting the walls.

While drapes have distinctive kinds, they also have their own uses according to the requirements. Every area can have a unique requirement of the drape and therefore a special theme of drapes can be used for every room. At different period of the day you could want a different effect in the room and consequently you ought to make use of the drapes according to your absolute requirements. Different textile used for drapes will differ in scale of light absorption and dust and temperature protection. Some materials might draw dirt and get soiled sooner than the others.

In case you are purchasing for defense from temperature - hot or cold, you need to make your curtains much larger than the windows. All the 4 sides of the windows should be enclosed well by the drape and of course, using a thicker textile helps to keep the cold or heat at bay. Using a chunky textile, when the curtains are drawn would keep the home warm or cool as per your requirements.

When one needs the day light to remain in the area but keep the privacy whole, using a sheer material or net fabric would be of assistance. There might two curtains be put to one window as layers, one with sheer or network material and another with a chunky textile to keep the day light coming in throughout dawn hours and restrain the Sun at bay during afternoons. Sheer drapes would assist you see the world outside without the outsiders intruding you or watching you. Then again, they will not be a advantage when it comes to preventing high temperature because sun light can directly come in through them.

While we are talking about draperies its not only the windows which have them. There may perhaps be doors within the house that offer less isolation due to their placements. Putting draperies to the doors is not a very lively trend but could make a room perk up and offer privacy where desired.

Bathroom curtains are one more useful kind of fabrics which help keep the bathrooms dirt free by preventing water from the bathtub area to dry area. Moreover at the same time they can perform as separating the two areas for multi user functions.

The finest factor is that all those applications and treatments of the window concepts need not be pricey. There are a lot of solutions offered fitting in your financial plan and requirement. This piece of interior decoration needs just one requirement satisfied and that is knowing your requirements and moods. You have to have time to ponder and choose the colors and the fabric which will aid you finalize the appearance of your house. - 30198

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Why Should You Use Fireplace Screens?

By Jeff Bridges

It is very enjoyable to have a fireplace in your home. While fireplaces may use different fuels such as wood, gas or electricity, all can benefit from beautiful fireplace screens as they add beauty and warmth to your home. In addition, if your fireplace burns wood, it should always be used with a screen.

If you are wondering if the fireplace screens necessary, the answer is yes if you have a wood fireplace. Wood fires often have sparks. Sparks that come off of fires can cause house fires. Without the screen, the sparks can land on carpets and smolder until a fire begins. Never have a wood fire without the protection of a fireplace screen in front of the fire. This low tech piece of equipment can prevent a great loss of your home.

While fireplace screens are a necessity for fireplaces that burn wood, they also give gas or electric fireplaces a more authentic look. They can add style to any fireplace. Fireplaces often form the focal point in a room and a screen makes them look even greater. Since there are many designs to choose from, one will certainly complement your fireplace.

Even persons that never burn in their fireplaces enjoy having a screen in front of the fireplace because it gives it a great look. If you do burn in the fireplace, you have the assurance that you are doing your best to operate the fireplace as safely as possible.

There are several unique designs that are available in fireplace screens. Some have colored glass inserts that look like gems in a crown while others have scroll work, flowers, gold or brass added to the screen.

Screens can also be used to hide the mess of a wood fire. Ashes and partially burned wood is discussed behind the fireplace screen. This can help you living area to look great until you can have an opportunity for cleaning.

The the screen in front of the fire is bothersome to you, then try a screen that is made of glass. This will give you a less obstructed view, but will still protect your home from the flying embers.

While fireplace screens have been used for many years, they still offer a great way to keep your fireplace safe and protect your home. Purchase a fireplace screen in order to keep your fireplace looking great and safe. - 30198

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Jeff Bridges has always enjoyed a warm fire on a cold winter's night he currently helps run a fireplace screens website, which promotes fireplace screens in all shapes and styles.