www.womanthismonth.com 79 May 2015 1) Take a wooden board or a flat tile and clean it well before you start. 2) Roughly sketch out your name on it so you know exactly how much rope you will use and what line to follow. 3) Get some high quality glue and put it over this sketched outline. 4) Carefully take the rope along the glue line cutting it wherever needed to make the letters. Once dried place the wooden board or tile at a desired location. Do It Yourself Add a personal touch to your new home with this simple rope art name design posters framed and put them on the walls. If you two love to travel, incorporate souvenirs in the décor; maybe have a designated place for all memorabilia collected. Take inventory of your existing furnishings and decorative items to determine which pieces will blend well into the newly combined home. LOW MAINTENANCE FURNITURE While designing the new house, keep in mind the ongoing upkeep costs as well. Materials chosen should be easy to clean and maintain. It’s always better to use laminated furniture in areas of high traffic and moisture such as the kitchen. Be prudent when planning out storage space as, with time, you’ll only need more room. It’s easy to get carried away in excitement but don’t be in a hurry to purchase everything in one go. Give yourself time to distinguish between your absolute necessities and things that you would just like to own. Add visual definition to an open space by tucking a large rug underneath the dining set or in the sitting room. Keep the furniture light so it’s easy to move it around which allows the space to be more dynamic. If you do not want to spend too much on a grand sofa-set right now, then include a funky chair in your seating arrangement, to add exuberance. If you want certain areas to pop, add a vibrant rug or upholstery to draw attention. Choose leather over fabric for sofas, as it is easier to clean, and play with textures and paint for the walls. Preferably, opt for pastel shades for the bedroom and white, grey or ivory for the living room.
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