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I just completed a living room make over, and it was one of those that I really did not saw in my  eye before I started, and I got to  tell you about it.Our client wanted a room with deep dark blues, well the room was not a large rectangle, but had a bit of light with well framed windows. Let me set the stage for you.This is a mid last century southwest ranch style that had been nicely upgraded with middle tone wood flooring and hickory kitchen cabinets. I am adding this info because the kitchen, dining and living room are all visible. But this is  not really an open floor plan so there are opportunities for color changes from room to room.

The trick in this case was to give the homeowner the perfect blue palette without making the room feel like the walls were closing in. You know cozy, rich, and timeless, not scary movie. This is the point where usually I look at the client’s ideas and need to either tone down the color or find a slightly different hue or shade. It’s not that I strive to impose my ideas on the client, but to find a version of their color vision that will work with the furnishings, flooring etc, and still be enjoyable for years to come. In this case that part was already done for us as the Client was using the brochures from the store showcasing these specific colors. I simply showed her how to see if the colors would work in her home.

So, we used the original dark color choice of client, and a Valspar color called Ocean Slumber. I am here to tell you, this is a deep, rich, dark blue with some teal undertones. Talk about a color making a statement. So why on earth try to calm it down  We painted it on three walls, opposite the entry, to the right and on the entry door wall. The fourth wall was the long one and went into the hall. This one was also painted a Valspar color, Tropical Spring, same family but lots lighter. For the woodwork and ceiling we went with a soft creamy white with slight blue undertones, Valspar again called Dove White. The end result is a room that now invites you to come in, sit down, relax and make yourself at home.

Before, fireplaces are a necessity for every home. It provides families the heat they need especially during cold and winter months. Nowadays, they have been replaced by central heating and fireplaces are now considered as a luxury. We cannot deny the fact that fireplaces in our living rooms create elegant and romantic ambiance.

Though fireplaces can give you a unique experience, you should be aware that it could be hazardous as well. It is important that you have the precautionary measures to prevent unwanted accidents with fireplaces. Logs may explode anytime and could throw burning wood anywhere which can cause fire. That is why it is important that if you have a fireplace at home, you should have a fireplace screen as well for protection.

Fireplace screens offer not just a protective plate to keep us safe from the fireplace opening. It is also a decorative way of designing fireplaces. So, it is important that you choose your screens well.

Fireplace screens usually come in different sizes and shapes. Before you purchase one, you need to know the size needed for your fireplace. You do not want your screen to be too big or too small for your fireplace. You want to make sure that the screen will serve its purpose so you need a screen that will effectively cover the fireplace opening. Actually, there is no standard size for fireplace screens. In order to determine the appropriate size, you need to measure the height and width of your fireplace. Then, you need to add 10 to 12 inches to the width and 2 to 5 inches to the height. This should give you the idea how big your fireplace screen should be.