Happiness Lady Handbook

Author: Zhang Jialin, Tian Hongjiang
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Publish Date: 2011-01-07
Features: For larger living spaces, use more than three colors; if the room area is less than 12 square meters, it is advisable not to exceed three colors. When furniture is simpler, fabric decorations can have more colors, and their structural layers can also be more complex. Families with the means can change home textiles according to the seasons: light blue-green tones for spring and summer, and orange-yellow tones for autumn and winter. After selecting the color scheme, you can allocate the proportions of these colors based on practical functions and personal preferences, and choose appropriate patterns. Owners who prefer simplicity and have a refined personality can opt for striped, checkered, or delicate floral patterns. Light backgrounds create a refined and elegant look, while darker backgrounds exude stability. Owners who favor romance and luxury can choose rich floral patterns, but be mindful not to use too many varieties. In most cases, combining stripes, checkered patterns, and floral designs in multiple layers can create a sense of variety. After determining the main materials, consider their structural styles and the selection of accessories and additional materials. The main types of supplementary materials for home textiles include lace, binding edges, tassels, and pendants.
The Spirit of a Home
To give a home a sense of spirit, certain elements are indispensable:
(1) Calligraphy and Paintings: Artists pour their emotions for life into their brushwork. Displaying calligraphy and paintings can create a transcendent, elegant, and ethereal atmosphere for the living space.
(2) Antiques and Artworks: Antiques and artworks silently express the profound traces of time and distant eras. The artistic charm of antiquity and elegance is condensed within a pleasingly small space.
(3) Bookshelves (or Stands): Placing one or two bookshelves can fill a wall with books, evoking a sense of "scholarly refinement" and cultural ambiance, fully reflecting the owner's intellectual tastes and refined realm.
(4) Antique Furniture: Antique furniture carries a strong sense of national identity and depth, with a sense of antiquity and resilience. It seamlessly integrates nature, craftsmanship, and science, radiating subtle and gentle beauty.
(5) Artificial Mountains and Miniature Landscapes: These miniature landscapes offer a familiar, elegant, and magical ambiance. In endless reverie, you can appreciate the marvels of nature and the diversity of life.
How to Choose Study Furniture
Families with ample living space can have a dedicated study room, while smaller families may use one room for multiple purposes. Study furniture mainly includes bookshelves, computer desks (or writing desks), and chairs. When selecting, pay attention to the following:
- Purchase sets as much as possible to ensure consistency in style, color, and coordination, creating a harmonious learning and working environment.
- Colors vary depending on personal preferences and home decor. Generally, for studying and working, it is advisable to choose lighter-colored desks and bookshelves to maintain a calm and steady mindset. However, those who seek a unique style may opt for unconventional colors, which can further stimulate imagination and creativity.
- Consider the overall color scheme and how it complements other furniture.
- Chairs should preferably be swivel chairs or rattan chairs. When working at a desk, you often need to retrieve books from a bookshelf. Swivel chairs with wheels or lightweight, movable rattan chairs can provide great convenience. Swivel chairs designed with ergonomics in mind can effectively support the curve of your back.
- Pay attention to strength and structure. The crossbars in bookshelves should have sufficient support to prevent bending or deformation over time.
- The desktop of the writing desk