Decorating a hallway

January 23, 2012 under Uncategorized

The hallway of your home is the first thing you and your visitors will see, so you will want it to be welcoming
and in a similar style to the rest of your home decor.  Following a few simple guidelines will allow you to have
an entranceway you can be proud of and which is as practical as possible.

First of all, consider your colour scheme.  If the hallway tends to lack natural light and is quite small you may
want to choose light-coloured wall coverings or paint to make it seem light and spacious.
If the ceiling is high and the space feels cold, a warm, dark colour such as burnt sienna or terracotta can help
transform the area into a warm and comforting entranceway.  Alternatively, use wall art in these colours and
hang along one wall, this will also add warmth and texture to the room.

Practical considerations are important in the hallway.  The hallway and stairs will be the most frequently used
part of your home and will receive a lot of wear and tear, especially if you have children or pets or live in the
countryside.  Choose long-lasting, washable wall coverings which can be wiped clean or even scrubbed gently.
Your choice of floor covering needs to be hardwearing and easy to clean.  The floor should be nonslip, particularly
on the stairs and a sturdy mat just inside the front door will bear the brunt of most of the dirt.

Storage Hints

* Empty space under the stairs can be adapted into a cupboard or to take shelves

* Wall-mounted shelves or a specially designed unit will hold the telephone and directories

* Hanging hats and scarves on a hatstand will add a touch of elegance

* A lidded seat or large storage basket for shoes etc

 

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Styling your home

January 23, 2012 under Styling your home

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Have the confidence!
Deciding on a style for your home takes some confidence and a spirit of adventure.  Look around you at your friends homes and at arrangements in shops and look in lots of interiors magazines and
gradually decide on what you like and what colours and styles you would like to have in your home.

Do not be put off if someone makes negative comments about your choices, taste is completely individual and
no two households are the same.

Make your home interesting and individual
It would be easy to copy the latest trends and styles but why not be much more creative and bring some individuality
to your home.

You will also find that trends soon come and go and you will soon tire of room decor that has been copied.

Rustic and contemporary home decor

Choose an individual style for your home

If you have been in your current home for some time and have decided you want to update and change the style,
be prepared to step back from your original decor and decide on something new.
This may be nerve-wracking as you embark on altering what have been your most familiar surroundings
for some time, but it will be worth it when admiring friends and family come to have a look and the compliments
flow thick and fast!

 


 

Why I love creating

January 6, 2012 under Craft and the love of creating

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I have a passion for home interiors and I love to find unusual pieces for the home that create an individual look.
When I start to create a new design for my wall art I look at an interior and decide what would look good in that
particular room taking many things into consideration.  I enjoy deciding on the colours and the challenge of coming
up with a new design.

I am sure there are many different reasons why we love crafting or creating and it will vary depending on the actual
craft one is doing.  However, many of us do it for the enjoyment of creating something from scratch, thinking of an
idea and watching it develop into something they are completely happy with.  If given as a gift or sold at a fair it is
wonderful to see someone appreciating something you have created.

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I love the excitement, the apprehension, the challenge, I also love the variation of painting, cutting, sewing that is
involved with my contemporary canvas art. I love to involve my children, asking them to draw some new designs and
colouring them in, they give me some great ideas and they know their opinions are important.

I am sure I am not alone when I say that I get very frustrated when something does not work in the way I had imagined,
yet I cannot quite pinpoint the reason why it does not work.  It may be weeks before it occurs to me why I am not 100% happy
with a particular design, thankfully I am pretty patient which is important when it comes to attention to detail.  However, the
enjoyment outweighs the frustrations and overcoming a challenge gives a lot of satisfaction.
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Welcome

March 4, 2011 under Uncategorized
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Welcome to the Craft on Canvas blog which will give a ‘behind the scenes’ look at a business that has been started out of a love of home interiors. It will also give tips and advice on how to achieve a great look in a room without spending a fortune.

I started Craft on Canvas with the aim of creating unique room decor for those who want to give their home an individual look. The wall art I create is handmade and hand painted using artist quality materials.

I am not a trained interior designer but have a passion for art and home interiors, I love to find unusual accessories that make a room special and individual. If you are looking for something unusual and unique there are many designer/makers in the UK producing some beautiful products that you wouldn’t find on the high street and my blog will show some of the products available and where

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to buy.  Although I don’t tend to follow trends and go with what’s in fashion I still like to keep up to date on styles and colours.

The tips and advice I suggest on my blog are simple, easy steps that can make a real difference to a room.

Please visit my website and browse the designs I have created.

Enjoy my blog and please feel free to make any comments.  If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see on my blog, please let me know.

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Add individuality to your home with unique wall art

Handmade and hand painted 3D wall art

Bring a rustic feel with this 3D wall art