Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Interior Designing: Dos and Don'ts on how to arrange a room .. I am in love.

 This article is from Ty Pennington ( I am such a fan ..) from The Extreme House makeover TV show.

Enjoy ..


Arranging a room and finding the perfect Feng Shui to suit your style can be a tricky part of the design process. Not to mention, finding the most comfortable arrangement for the difference spaces of your home.

Good rules to consider when you’re organizing your living (and sleeping!) areas. Check out my dos and don’ts below…

DO start with the biggest piece. Once you position your sofa (or bed), you’ll know where your tables and other smaller pieces should go. It’s not rocket science.
DO find a focal point for each room. Whether it’s a fireplace, an amazing view or a piece of artwork, decide where you want to center attention and position pieces around it.

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DO cast a perfect glow. A chandelier should hang about 30 inches above the dining table to avoid distracting glare. If people will be walking underneath it, plan for a minimum 78-inch clearance from the floor.

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DO place a table within reach of every seating piece, and make sure there’s adequate light or a lamp nearby. You need a place to set drinks and books, and light for reading. Choose side tables that are about as tall as the arm of the chair or sofa they are next to.

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DO take rooms to new heights. Break up the horizontal lines made by sofas and long tables with tall pieces—floor lamps, high-back chairs or an urn filled with long, willowy branches.

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DO welcome guests with an inviting foyer. Keep it simple with an area rug, a mirror and a console table and make sure it’s easy to navigate.

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DO have an open door policy. Make sure you can fully open and close all of your doors.

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DO anchor rooms with area rugs. In most cases, a room looks more pulled together when all of the furniture’s legs rest on the rug. Leave at least 18 inches of bare floor space around the rug to make a frame and a warm, layered look.

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DO break up large, open spaces by creating distinct zones. Group furniture by activity: lounging, working, eating, etc. Use area rugs to define each zone, and face groupings away from each other so that the shapes and lines of the furniture form natural divisions.
DO throw a party. See where your guests move all the chairs. Sometimes the best arrangements are the ones that come naturally.
DON’T break your back. Draw a floor plan and templates of your furniture (or buy an inexpensive kit to help you). Experiment with different arrangements on paper before you do any heavy lifting.
DON’T block traffic. Allow about three feet for pathways in and out of a room and avoid layouts that force people to cut through conversation areas or in front
of the television.

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DON’T tip the scale. Create visual balance by placing large objects on opposite sides of the room.

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DON’T obstruct views; enjoy them. Place a desk under a window to spark creativity.

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DON’T place your TV directly opposite a window. The glare will prevent optimal viewing. If there’s no other spot for it, get room- darkening drapes or shades.
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DON’T space out. Place chairs and sofas no more than eight feet apart. Too much distance kills conversation. In the dining room, allow at least 36 inches from the edge of the table to the wall (or other furniture) so there’s room to push back chairs.

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DON’T be afraid to break up sets. If there are more than three pairs of anything in one room, move some pieces out. Symmetry is good, but too much is a snore.

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DON’T place your bed up against a wall. If possible, try to leave a 36- inch walkway on all sides for ease of movement and making the bed.

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DON’T be a wallflower. Be bold and angle furniture to give rooms drama. Furniture placed around perimeters ends up being too far apart and generates a “waiting room” effect.
DON’T take these rules as absolute gospel! Edit and tweak them as needed. Your home is an expression of you, so arrange your furniture (using these tips as a guide) in ways that make you comfortable and reflect your taste.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Janet and Derrick Wedding

Hi guys,

This last Saturday I attended my cousin Janet's wedding at the Azania Front church and later on they had a ceremony at the Serena Hotel.

It was a beautiful wedding, bride looked absolutely amazing, Bride is a Tanzanian whilst groom is an American citizen.

Many congrats to our beautiful cousin sister Mwinda Mfugale and her husband for making it all happen.It was such a beautiful wedding, You guys did a spectacular job!

To the bride and groom we wish you guys all the happiness the world can provide and may God bless your marriage ..much love <3

                                                                           Bride and her mother ..beautiful!!

                                                                          all happy

                                                                      Bride and Groom

                                                    Aunties and Uncle from Bride's side

                                                       Mother of the groom, aunt of the groom,sister and brother in law




                                                 Look at the hair clip..simply gorgeous!



     From left; Cousin Martha, My aunt Mrs Chombo, her husband George Chombo and my aunt Mrs Kinshaga , the two aunties are sisters.

                                                     Precious auntie in the middle
                                                         
                                                           Little Serge in the middle


                                                          Me and my aunt Mama Rama

             From Left; My Mother, My aunt Mrs Kishanga, Mr and Mrs George Chombo, My cousin Martha


                                                                         Kwaito tyme



                                                                             Me and a friend Nyakubiya
    Decorations ...chezeya! Ukumbi ulipambwa na one of my cousins Lilian Palingo,she does her job better than any one hapana mchezo lol
    From left; Mpamba ukumbi on the left in a dark blue dress sis Lilian Palingo,Mrs Kidyalla,Mrs.Kinshaga,Mrs. Chombo,Mr.Chombo,sis Martha and niece Martha

                                                        Me and my niece Martha

 
                                                                Bride and groom

                       Lily and her niece Martha, Mrs Kidyalla,Mrs Kinshaga, Mr and Mrs Chombo

                                                                              Me and my cousin sis Lily


                                                                                              Guests
                                                                                      

                                                                       Me dancing ..Dressed by AmericanVisa Store

                                                                           Traditional dance time

                                                                                      Traditional session
                                                               Gift from Bride's aunt

                                                                  A bottle of wine from Cana of Galilee

                                                           Mother of the groom

                                          Janet na wafanyakazi wenzake wa ubalozi dancing

                                         My cousin Mwinda and her husband Mr.Mfugale

                                                                   Group hug from the mother of the bride

                                                         A word from the mother of the bride

                                                                                      Lovely ..

   Bride and groom receiving beautiful Masai statues, ina gold hizo statues kama 24carat hivi(sijui nimepatia hiyo carat?) chezea mambo ya gold lol,chezea the Mfugale's


                                                   My Good friends Dr. Mfaume and her lovely wifey

                                                                  wasimamizi,bride and groom group photo

                                                        Janet and her hubby's American Embassy co workers

                                                       The Wed committee

                                                                     Dancing the night away

                                                            My mother, Cousin Mwinda and I

                                                                  Wakombi ..

                                         Myself, cousin Mwinda and our baby girl niece Martha all grown
    

xoxo!