Ideas to decorate the table at Christmas
Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Eve, Three Kings … These are dates to spend with family and friends . The normal thing is to gather around the table, eating, drinking and, above all, sharing good times. This is why decoration is so important these days. The table becomes the center of meeting and, to make it more welcoming, festive and attractive, it is adorned and dressed in its best clothes on these holidays …
Dressing the table
The tablecloth is one of the basics, whatever the season. And it is perfect, not only to protect the table, but also to give color to the room.
Dazzle the guests
Christmas is a perfect time to remove expensive and beautiful china from the cupboards, perfect for dazzling guests, but you never know when to use.
Toast to good wishes
These are days to eat a lot, but also to enjoy a good drink (or more than one). You have to remember to put them all: water, white wine, red wine, cava and even for cocktails.
The importance of details
Adding an elegant and festive touch to the table is very easy thanks to the napkin rings, which help to personalize or theme the table. A very nice and inexpensive option can be to create your own napkin rings with which to give it an original air.
Enjoy a good wine
Wine and cava are some of the typical drinks of these days of celebrations. Enjoying them as they deserve happens because they are at the ideal temperature , which is why ice buckets, coolers or wine cellars are so important.
Serve the table with class
The fountains, with one or several floors; pie, glass or ceramic feet; glass bells … are just some of the accessories that can provide a sophisticated and elegant image . And nothing better than a personalized cutlery to surprise the guests.
Protect in an original way
Usually, the trivets are a very practical element, which prevents burns and marks on the table. However, on dates like these, they also add a cheerful and fun touch to the table.
Achieve a sophisticated image
Few things are as sophisticated as a buffet dinner or a varied aperitif with which to dazzle the guests. For this, you will need cocktail spoons, small bowls, mini cocottes and other snack sets.
Decorate and color
The under plates are an essential element when it comes to giving an elegant and sophisticated touch to the table. Gold, silver, with green trim or drawings in red are some of the Christmas classics.
Decorate and surprise
The pinecones, the candles, the balls for the tree, Santa Claus, stars, glitter and even deer and fir trees. At Christmas, more than ever, it is essential to decorate with an original centerpiece that personalizes it and makes it more welcoming.
Get warm
For after heavy meals, nothing better than a warm infusion, which helps to warm up. For the traditional, they can always opt for a good cup of coffee. Cups, teapots, sugar bowls or milk jugs are essential to serve them properly.
Create intimate environments
The candles create an intimate and cozy atmosphere . In addition to the typical chandeliers or lanterns, these Christmases, the ones that are most successful are those that have the shape of a star or a house.
…A Good Bedroom To Rest Better
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to feeling like new the next day. A fundamental factor to achieve proper rest is having an appropriate space to sleep, but how do you achieve a perfect bedroom ?
1. The temperature
The ambient temperature should not be very high: between 18 and 22 degrees. Excessive cold or heat can cause ‘micro-awakenings’ that disrupt the normal rhythm of sleep. However, cold is always healthier than heat.
2. The humidity
Ideally, the humidity should be between 50% and 70%. It is necessary to avoid the dry environment, which dries out the mouth and makes breathing difficult and, for this, humidifiers are a good ally. It is also advisable to avoid plants in the room, which absorb oxygen and can cause allergies, as well as carpets and synthetic fabrics that absorb dust.
3. Ventilation
It is important to maintain a correct renewal of the air in the bedroom, ventilating it daily for a minimum of 10 minutes. Strong and direct drafts should be avoided.
4. Electronic devices
Lamps, cords, and plugs near the bed can create electromagnetic fields that disturb sleep. The ideal is to move these devices away from the bed and, if possible, unplug them before going to bed.
5. The light
The darker the room to sleep in, the better. The artificial light , especially interfere much in the dream, making it lighter, less deep and that people wake up more frequently.
6. The noise
As you might expect, excess noise has dire consequences on sleep. Apart from preventing easy conciliation, it mainly affects the ability to reach the deepest phases of sleep. Installing good windows will help us keep our bedroom insulated from noise.
7. The bed
The bed has to be silent and rigid, but not hard. In addition, many experts agree that sleep quality is improved when the headboard is facing north and the foot of the bed facing south.
Two fundamental elements of the bed for a perfect rest, and in which it is really worth investing the money, are the mattress and the pillow.
The mattress must absorb perspiration, prevent heat loss, support the body in a correct way so that it adapts to the anatomy of the spine and, in addition, it must be hygienic.
The pillow is essential to keep the head in a natural position while we sleep. If you sleep without it, the nape of the neck leans back and the cervical vertebrae become excessively oppressed. You should also not sleep with a pillow that is too thick as it tilts the head forward and forces the vertebrae to overstretch. It is best to use a rather low pillow, and not too soft, that keeps the head in line with the neck.
…Home Decoration trends this year
Each new year brings with it a series of novelties and design trends that define and give consistency to the visual aesthetics of the coming months. Some trends were already latent last year , entering strongly in 2020; others are totally new and revolutionary, creating unexpected interiors and unusual uses for decorative objects.
Hot metals
The metals gold and copper were already hitting hard in previous years and this year will undoubtedly be one of the most marked trends in decoration.
Hexagonal geometry
Geometric designs in general, and hexagonal in particular, are repeated on carpets, textiles, stackable shelves, decorative elements and even on bathroom tiles .
Suspended elements Bedside
tables and desks are kept clear thanks to the incorporation of suspended lamps. Kitchen spotlights are replaced by rows of small pendant lamps that bring the light closer to the countertop or hang over dining tables . Even plants rise in vertical gardens and macrame pots.
Leather Handles
Leather, traditionally used as upholstery, now has a new use as pulls for closet doors and drawers , replacing traditional metal handles .
Variety of faucet finishes
Kitchen and bathroom faucets are no longer limited to the old classic chrome finish. Gold and copper, and even matt black metal, are the latest in faucets.
Dark colored
walls The walls of bedrooms or rest areas begin to be painted in dark green, blue or marengo colors to reduce the light intensity and achieve intimate and cozy environments that invite you to rest .
Decorative Cement Objects
Polished concrete began to be a popular choice for floors, then it was also incorporated into walls and countertops in bathrooms and kitchens. Now it also comes to decorative objects combined with natural materials such as wood, marble or gold or copper metals.
Handmade textiles
Traditional weaving techniques are back in fashion; knitting, crochet and even macramé add a nostalgic note to homes with vintage or eclectic touches.
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