Floor Plans - A Rug for all Occasions

Floor Plans - A Rug for All Occasions

          When it comes to the Interior Design of your home, nothing makes a home more complete and cozy than draperies on the windows and rugs on the floors. The right color, style and size rug can create a conversation area. As well as provide color, pattern and character, a rug can truly define a space. Almost like a fine oil painting placed strategically on the floor to pull together a room, as well as provide comfort under foot, a good rug can be an investment that you can enjoy for years.

          Since a rug can be an investment, it is good to know what quality and type you are looking for. There are three general types of rug construction which also dictate quality and price. These three types are - hand-knotted, hand- or gun-tufted, and machine-made.

         Hand - knotted rugs are the most desirable of the three. They have the highest level of craftsmanship and are also the hardest to put a distinct value on. Because of their unique variations in color and design, as well as the long amount of time it takes to hand make each rug, they are at the top of the price range. Wool is the best rug content material. It improves over time and develops a wonderful patina.

        Hand- or gun-tufted is the second type of construction. These cost less than hand-knotted and are produced quickly requiring less labor and skill. Although they can be custom sized, the construction of the rug can disintegrate over time. The rug is stenciled on the back and then yarns are inserted into the design. The pile material is then set in latex and then covered with material on the back

         Machine-made, the third type of construction, uses computer technology to reproduce any design and color in mass quantity using natural and synthetic material for the pile.This type is usually the most economical of the three.

         Bella Interiors offers each of these three varieties of rugs, with a good selection ready to buy right off the sales floor. We also special order any size and style from our many rug resources. Come to Bella and let our experienced design staff help you find a rug for any and all occasions.

PERSONAL TOUCH

          When it comes to the interior decor of your home, the most important final step in decorating is adding finishing touches that truly make your house personal to you and to your guests. Everyone likes to display and look at family photos or pictures of momentous occasions in your life that are special to you. Displaying these in beautiful, unique photo frames adds to the importance of each one. Along with adding frames to your decor, everyone enjoys an intoxicating fragrance filling the air. 

        

         Candles are another personal touch  you can add to your home that can be pretty, colorful and scented. All of these personal touches and more are offered at Bella Interiors through the month of June at a 20% discount! Come by and check out the variety of picture frames in all shapes and sizes and candles in all sizes, colors and scents. If not for yourself, pick up a gift for someone special in your life. Bella Interiors carries Illume and Circle E candles as well as fragrances by Hillhouse and  colorful Vance Kittara.

Dress up Your Windows in Style

 Dress Up Your Windows

     Nothing makes a house feel like a home more than window treatments. There is something almost magical that occurs when a window is draped. A room immediately becomes cozier and has a true purpose, making a house feel like a home. Drapery can also be an architectural as well as beautiful creation. A window can be disguised, made to appear wider, taller, or shorter all by the way it is treated. Function is also very important when selecting the style and fabric used for a treatment. Privacy, light control, and beauty all need to be considered. There are unlimited fabric and style options available.

     Many treatments can be purchased ready to install immediately. Or, a custom made treatment can give a home character and personality unique to the homeowners personal taste and style. When creating something custom, a treatment is designed with all of these specifics in mind. A fabric is selected to compliment existing interior decor and often decorative trim and hardware are added for the finishing touch.

     Bella Interiors can assist you with all of your design needs when it comes to ready made or custom treatments. All in stock drapery and hardware are offered at a 20% discount throughout the month of May. So don't leave you windows undressed, make your house feel like a warm, cozy, inviting HOME today.

Clean Sweep!

     Out with the old decor and in with the new! With Spring arriving we are all doing our Spring cleaning and are ready for a fresh new start. It is a great time to update and freshen up your interior and exterior decor. Adding a few new accessories into your space or rotating tired looking pillows and drapery out and bringing in the latest splash of color and pattern can give you that pick me up for the new season. The designers at Bella Interiors have just completed their own "clean sweep" throughout the store. Everything in the store has been moved for a fresh new look and to make way for all of the new hot items for Spring and Summer. Come check out our outdoor living and entertaining area, colorful art glass and solar torches, tableware, Mexican Talavera and much, much more! Let us serve you and all of your design desires for your home.

                                                                          THE BELLA GIRLS~

                                                              Penny, Monna', Amanda, Nikki & Diane

Outdoor Entertaining...Dont Forget the DETAILS!

Outdoor Entertaining....don't forget the DETAILS!

     Creating an outdoor living space is just as important as designing the interior of your home. Think of your outdoor space as an extension of, and reflection upon, what lies inside. Allow the two spaces to flow and intermingle with each other. To accomplish this, your outdoor room must have beauty as well as durability suitable to withstand the outdoor elements. Select your main furniture pieces keeping in mind areas designed specifically for lounging, gathering, serving and dining. After your main pieces are established remember the DETAILS. The details are what create character, style and ambiance.

DETAILS... 

     If it is within your budget, structural features are great additions. An outdoor fireplace or fountain, or even a built in bar or kitchen area will be enjoyed by all. Accessorizing your space with details such as outdoor rugs, table top water features, outdoor wall art and lighting is what transforms your patio into a room. Pots and planters complete the room and define your living spaces. Using seasonal plants and flowers in decorative containers allows you to further enjoy "livng" in your space year round.

     BELLA INTERIORS is now extending their interior selections to include outdoor living and entertaining. Arriving in the store for Spring...outdoor furniture, art glass solar yard stakes, art glass wall art and birdbaths, candelabras, Talevera torches and pottery, outdoor rugs, tabletop fountains, colorful drinking glasses and serving pieces for entertaining...and much, much MORE!!! Let Bella make the exterior of your  home just as beautiful, inviting and enjoyable as the interior. Happy Entertaining!!!  
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2013 Interior Spring Color Trends - Pastels with a Pop!

   

PASTELS WITH A POP!

          Color trends for your homes Interiors are often reflections of what is front and foremost in the fashion industry. In Spring and Summer of 2013, instead of the hot, vibrant, saturated colors of past seasons, light airy pastels are prevailing . Tangerines and corals as well as minty green, and bubblegum pinks are trending. Also powder blue and lemon meringue are very up and coming.

          The way to utilize this trend toward softer colors and still maximize the impact is to creatively insert bolder hues (even of the same color as the wall) on fabrics and accessories. For example, if the walls are pale yellow, bright lemon yellow accessories or yellow sunflowers in a vase act as the compliment and juxtaposition all one in the same. Minty green walls could be set off with lime green or forest green. Even deep purple plums and hot fushia would give your room personality and interesting pizazz.

          Not only has the color palette for walls and fabrics evolved, there has been a visible shift in use of materials and colors in furnishings. Lighter wood stains are coming back in vogue. Maple, fruit wood, pine and whitewashed wood tones are reminiscent of the "oak" stains of the past, but are much more refined in appearance and spirit. Gold metals, mostly matte gold, are also coming on strong to dress up and give warmth and flash to the transitional market.The rustic, industrial past is shifting. 2013 furnishings exemplify clean, streamlined structure and fresh glamor without the cold contemporary edge.

          Don't be afraid to approach and embrace new ideas, trends and designs in your own home. Spice up your life with this fresh look of Spring 2013.

                       

                           

         

Personal Shopper

    


     Do you often spend hours, if not days, shopping around all your local stores or browsing the internet looking for that perfect piece of furniture for your space? Do you become overwhelmed or UNDER whelmed by the lack of interesting and different styles and selection of lamps, mirrors, paintings, or accessories? Most likely you end up exhausted and frustrated and even more confused not knowing for certain if the pieces you find will fit your space, or even fit in with the rest of your decor. Let an Interior Designer be your "personal shopper" and take away all of the worry and stress of making your home beautiful. Interior Designers are knowledgeable of all the products, and latest styles available and have hundreds of resources to choose from at their fingertips.After a few quick measurements and taking a look at your space, or even looking at photos of what you like and already have, a designer can determine a lot about your personal needs, wants, and style. A good designer will not force her own style on her selections for you ,but will offer a few options and provide guidance for you to make the final decisions. Going one place for all of your design purchases and letting a professional narrow it all down for you also helps to create a flowing cohesive and beautiful end result instead of just having a bunch of "stuff" thrown together. Bella Interiors offers this one-stop shopping experience with qualified and experienced designers on hand to guide you. Come by or call and set up an appointment with your own personal shopper today!