Blogs

Blogs

What are the methods for soft decoration design

10 Jun,2020

1. Decorative items have a strong hierarchy before and after placement: When decorating a home, usually home accessories are not a single item, but a variety. Therefore, when placing some home accessories, it is necessary to combine them together, and pay attention to the symmetry and balance of the combination, making the combined accessories a part of the visual focus. When there are large furniture nearby, the order of arrangement should be from high to low to avoid visual disharmony. Alternatively, keeping the center of gravity of two accessories consistent, such as placing two lamps of the same style side by side and two pillows with the same color and pattern side by side, can not only create a harmonious rhythm, but also give people a peaceful and warm feeling. In addition, when placing accessories, a clear hierarchy of front, small, and back can highlight the characteristics of each accessory, making it visually comfortable. 2. Avoiding scattered decorations and emphasizing the overall style: first identify the general style and color tone, and layout according to this unified tone is not easy to make mistakes. For example, minimalist home design, home accessories with a sense of design are very suitable for the personality of the entire space; If it's a natural rural style, focus on natural style home accessories. 3. Small accessories can become a big focus: small and medium-sized accessories such as decorations, pillows, tablecloths, and small pendants are the easiest to get started with, and beginners can start with these items before gradually spreading to large furniture furnishings. Small home accessories often become the focus of vision, better reflecting the owner's interests and hobbies. 4. Home Furnishing Clothes: Each season offers home furnishings of different colors and patterns. Whether it's colorful printed fabrics, luxurious silk, or romantic lace, simply changing different styles of home furnishings can transform different home styles, which is more economical and easier to complete than changing furniture.

How to Choose between Wallpaper and Latex Paint

10 Jun,2020

1、 Differences 1. Price Normally, the price of wallpaper is relatively high, and the price differentiation of wallpaper is severe. The price of good wallpaper is generally above 80 yuan/square meter, and does not include basic treatment and labor costs, so the overall decoration price is on the high side; Latex paint, whether product or manual, is relatively lower in price than wallpaper. 2. Environmental friendliness Environmental friendliness has always been a condition pursued by people. Let's talk about paint first. Generally, paint contains VOC and free formaldehyde, and after drying, harmful substances gradually evaporate; Wallpapers also have pollution, mainly manifested in ink and paper. Good wallpapers have relatively low levels of harmful substances, while poor wallpapers may be more harmful than latex paint. In addition, the antibacterial properties of latex paint are slightly higher than those of wallpaper. If wallpaper is affected by the dampness of the wall, the decorative effect is difficult to repair. 3. Visual effects In terms of visual effects, there are many patterns and patterns in wallpaper, and even some other special shapes. Applying wallpaper can create a warm and perfect effect. In addition, wallpaper has stronger stain resistance than latex paint. 4. Construction No matter what materials are used to decorate the wall, if the wall is not flat, it cannot be directly decorated. It is recommended to clean and trim the wall first. Before painting, the wall should be polished first; If it's wallpaper, polish it thoroughly and apply moisture-proof agent or varnish, and finally apply the wallpaper. The process is slightly more complicated. 5. Service life Normally, the service life of qualified wallpaper and latex paint is generally more than ten years. If there are problems with the wall, most of the reasons are because the foundation is not well laid, and the probability of problems with wallpaper and latex paint is very low. 6. Protective effect The protective effect has its own advantages and disadvantages. Latex paint directly protects the putty layer, but it is powerless to crack the base layer; Wallpaper cannot provide protection for the putty layer. If the quality of the putty layer is poor, the wallpaper is more prone to peeling. Therefore, before applying wallpaper, it is necessary to brush the base film first, which can protect the putty layer and effectively shield the bottom layer from cracking.

How to decorate a house to save money

10 Jun,2020

Decoration is a very expensive task, so how to save some money while decorating a house to make it look good? So, let Dongba Elephant Xiaomi provide you with a reference. Money saving tips: 1、 Choose the right style The first step in decorating a house is to let the owner choose the appropriate decoration style. Many decoration companies recommend European and Chinese styles, but they don't realize that the secret behind this is the high profit of materials. For families with limited economic conditions, it is advisable to abandon complex and luxurious styles as much as possible, and choose a minimalist style to minimize expenses while achieving functionality without unnecessary decoration. 2、 Detailed budgeting Many homeowners, afraid of trouble, have approached a decoration company to provide full coverage, but when calculating the price, they were foolish and far exceeded their original budget. It is recommended that friends with time and energy can create a table on their own computer, filling it in according to room, materials, unit price, quantity, etc., and then slowly modifying it after adding or reducing configurations in the later stage, so that every expenditure is well understood. 3、 Avoid smashing walls Many people also use smashing walls to open up space, but they do not know that this undoubtedly adds cost to decoration, as they need to pay for smashing walls, garbage cleaning fees, new wall reconstruction fees, and so on. When the unit type is suitable, try not to smash the wall as it can easily change the load-bearing wall, posing a threat to the stability of the house.

Quotation from the decoration company

10 Jun,2020

When looking for a legitimate decoration company for house decoration, owners must pay attention to whether the quotation provided by the decoration company is reasonable. However, how does a decoration company charge for full coverage? So, let Dongba Elephant Xiaomi provide you with a reference. 1、 How to see if the quotation is reasonable 1. Look at the materials Whether the materials, brand, specifications, unit, quantity, unit price, and total amount of the decoration company are indicated. 2. Look at the construction process The quotation of a decoration company is related to the construction process to a certain extent, as there are differences in prices due to different construction processes. 3. Calculation based on the amount of loss Due to the wear and tear of some building materials and accessories during construction, the decoration company will include this part in the quotation. Owners must check whether the aesthetic loss is reasonable and whether there are duplicate charges. Generally speaking, the loss will not exceed 10%. 2、 How much is the inclusive fee 1. Pay the deposit first Due to the different charging methods of all inclusive decoration companies in each region. Regular decoration companies are required to pay a deposit first, and then sign a 40% contract. The decoration company uses it to purchase basic materials (such as wires, cement, floor tiles, water pipes, and wires) and pay for labor costs during the construction period. Please note in the contract that otherwise unpleasant things may occur. Firstly, the contract should state the disputed quality, followed by 40% of the wood products and paint, and the final acceptance payment should be retained at 20%. 2. The so-called "decoration before payment" method is mostly used by local decoration companies. Although it may seem that the owners have an advantage, there are actually many hidden secrets. The editor recommends that owners choose the first decoration mode. The delivery ratio should be consistent with the first type standard, and the difference should not be too significant. 3. Charge by area For the type of renovation of old houses, fees are generally charged based on the area. If the usable area is within 36-45 square meters, fees are charged at 1050 yuan per square meter; Within a usage area of 45-55 square meters, a fee of 900 yuan/square meter will be charged; Within a usage area of 55-80 square meters, a fee of 750 yuan/square meter will be charged.

< 12 >