Nyumba Nzuri Interiors

Ukiachana na vipindi vya baridi ambavyo almost every where in the World can be experienced on some months in a year, there are places that are cold throughout or most part of the year. Since we spend much of our time indoor, the need arise for a warm and friendly home(or any space). Being a thing that changes the entire look of the space completely, today’s topic is about wall paints that are suitable for cold areas.

1. White Diamond

Reminiscent(similar to) of a winter sky kama wanavyoiita, this cool white unaweza ukaipaka peke yake entirely, or you can pair it na cool colors nyingine. Cool colors that can go well na white diamond ni blue,green, graige and toffee. Ukiachana na ukutuni hii rangi pia unaweza ukaipaka kwenye moldings na mikato ya chini ya ukuta.

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2. Hint Of Violet

Hii rangi ni pairing ya gray na lilac(pale pinkish violet). When painted on a wall, hint of violet will chase away the winter blues. The color itaipa space yako a lovely and shinning look! And yes unaweza ukaipaka as an accent wall or paint it through out the room. Tumia rangi nyeusi (especially charcoal black), kupaka kwenye mikato ya chini ya ukuta, madirisha na milango, when using hint of violet on your walls.

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3. Creamy Gold

Ukiacha kua hii ni neutral color, but it’s also cozy. Soft creamy gold ni reminiscent ya jua and so inaipa space yako a warm glow hasa pale ianapokutana na natural or artificial light! If you opt for an accent wall, mix it with some shades of green and gray.

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4. Greige

Kama jina Lake linavyosema, greige ni mchanganyiko wa rangi mbili; GRAY + BEIGE. This paint is neutral and warm as well, ambayo ina work well in almost every room in a house. Uzuri wa kutumia rangi hii ni kwamba it allow your mind to rest once in a room. Another bonus thing ni fact kwamba, this color inaendana na interior style yoyote ile!

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5. Tangerine

Yes, it’s cold outside so let’s warm up the inside. Kwa wale ambao wanaishi mikoa yenye bairidi I.e Mbeya, Iringa, Arusha, Kilimanjaro na Kagera, kama unataka kuipa space yako a warm and vibrant look then dress your walls na hii shade of yellow. Unaweza ukapaka the whole room au ukaamua kuipaka as an accent wall sebuleni mwako. Na ukiamua kuchagua accent wall, best colors za kuchanganyia ni white, navy blue, cream na light pink.

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6. Moody Green

Tell you what, green is such an easy way to make a statement in a room. Wether utaamua kuipaka a whole room au kuipaka part of it, you’ll be surprised to see how a simple coat of it can change the entire look! Again, since it’s cold outside painting your walls moody green will bring out the coziness and warmth. So go for this paint if you are looking for moody and calming vibe.

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7. Black

One of my favourite decor color! I believe black is for the confident ones, it’s a color that dare most of us to come out of our comfort zones. But if you’re scared to try out this bold and yet classic color, then the way to go is to paint it on an accent wall. Kama ukiamua kupaka the entire room black, then pair it with warm fabrics kama vile furs and velvets.

A black painted room ina-create a luxurious escape from the cold weather outside. The paint make you want to cuddle up kwenye sofa yako pendwa, huku ukiangalia your favourite Netflix series!

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Do you have any topic on interior design that you want to learn more about? Drop it on the comment section below. Am here to help!

Written by Mariam Majaliwa 20 July 2023

Most of my customers ni wahanga wa hili, more especially those wanaokaa nyumba za kupanga. Yes, unakuta you like the house, it’s affordable and ipo maeneo rafiki kwako, but what would you do if the living room or some of the rooms have no windows or zinaingiza natural light kidogo sana??

Good news is, kuna great strategies ambazo unaweza kuzitumia ku brighten up this type of space, na unaweza hata kutengeneza illusions in walls na kuhisi kwamba there’re windows!

Strategies zipo nyingi, but I’ve narrowed them down into 6. Read below to know them all.

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1. Light Paint Colors

White is always a safe choice, lakini pia unaweza ukachagua pale tones za other paint colors from green to gold.

But I’ll not advice you kuchagua a bright white, kwasababu hii rangi inawaka sana due to the fact ina-reflects natural light. So kwa vyumba visivyo na natural light ya kutosha, white doesn’t help to open up the space kama vile ambavyo unahisi itafanya.

So what if wewe sio mpenzi wa rangi nyeupe? The answer is go for a warm-toned neutrals, hizi ni rangi ambazo zina yellow, orange, red (pink) and green undertones. These colors are the best pale linapofika suala la kuipafanya a dark space look brighter.

All in all, just make sure unachagua rangi ambazo zina less black base in them, because if you go too dark, space yako will seem smaller. And make sure rangi utakayotumia is not in a flat finish.

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2. At Least One Large Mirror

Mirrors are the cheapest way ya ku-brighten up a dark room. Hii ni kwasababu zinasaidia kuongeza amount ya natural light cast in the room. But to achieve this unahitaji kujua ipasavyo jinsi ya kuvutumia.

The trick is unaweza uka-place then opposite au pembeni ya dirisha, though opposite is best adviced.

Usifanye makosa ya kutumia a mirror that’s too small au kuamua kutumia a group of small mirrors. The truth is a single large one is the best way to do it.

Vitu vingine vya ku-consider when it comes to mirrors ni;

● hang them at eye level, unless unataka kukitundika juu ya headboard or a mantle.

● tumia small frame for large mirrors.

● always remember ‘the bigger the better ‘

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3. Incorporate a Strong Layered Lighting Scheme

Layered lighting kwa wale wasiojua ni matumizi ya kutumia multiple lighting types ili ku-create a well lit and balanced space. Na best way ya ku-achieve this ni through using 3 important lighting types; ambient, accent na task lighting. This is of course a topic for another day.

So instead ya kua na one lighting source (which is usually overhead lights), itapendeza zaidi kama ukiwa na different sources of light in a room.

A dark room definitely need a strong layered lighting scheme ili kuhakikisha there are no crude shadows left in the room.

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4. Large Artwork

A dark space inahitaji a large artwork (at least one), so as to serve the following functions;

● inasaidia ku-breakup wall space, something which windows typically do.

● inasaidia ku-distract wageni wako from the fact that there aren’t any windows in the room.

● inaweza pia kutumika kama your room’s focal point.

Since your room has no or low natural light, itapendeza zaidi kama ukitumia artworks zenye bright colors.

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5. Floor to Ceiling Drapes

Well, yeah it may sound like a bit cheating but that’s help much! Tundika pazia zako sehemu ya ukuta ambayo ingetakiwa iwe na madirisha, so as to create illusion that there’re windows.

You can add yellow LED lights nyuma ya pazia, this will not only increase the amount of light in your room, but will also make it feel like there’s a real window behind it.

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6. High Quality Silk Plants

Ukiacha kwamba artificial plants zina faida nyingi sana kwenye décor kama vile;

● zina low maintenance and they last long

● ziko immune na mabadiriko ya hali ya hewa, they’re always ever green, looking fresh.

● hazina restrictions when placing them, since they don’t need a sunny window or the right air exposure.

● they’re allergy free, hakuna sniffles or even hay fever.

The most important thing about silk plant au kwa jina lingine artifical plants, is that they brighten up your space! Zinaweza pia zikasaidia ku-boost your morale and elevate mood yako. Silk Plants will also soften the space at the same time.

And remember ; the higher the quality the more real they look.

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Written by Mariam Majaliwa | 23rd May 2023

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Whether you’re living in your own house au ume rent a place, whether it’s a five rooms house or just chumba na sebule, ishu ya kuipa mwenekano mzuri sehemu yako is always headacheful.

Iwe bajeti yako inabana or you’re able to afford it, we all deserve a well styled home. So leo nitawapa tips or you can call them tricks za ku-decorate your place like a professional! I have narrowed them down to 8. So keep reading hadi mwisho if you really want to transform the look of your space.

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Chagua High Quality Furniture

Furniture tend to cost a lot generally speaking, na ndio maana wengi wetu huwa tunapenda kutafuta the lowest price of the kind of furniture you like. But ukiacha na kwamba high quality furniture cost a lot, but they’re always comfortable and mostly functional. So it worth your money to invest in it. Remember, cheap is costful!

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Mind Your Windows

Windows are very transformative. Wether utaamua to go for blinds or curtains, hakikisha you hang them as high above the windows as possible. Kitu cha ku-note when buying curtains for your place, hakikisha rangi zake zipo cohesive na the rest of your decor, or else you’ll end up with a cluttered space. Down below nimekuekea picha to illustrate this more.

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Rugs are Must

Rugs bring your space to completion! Unless una decorative carpet ambayo ina run wall to wall, having a rug is 100% must. With different colours, textures and patterns that rugs have, they tend to elevate an interior. Pia zina pull a room together with cohesion and ease, kitu ambacho kina add comfortability, warmth and an inviting feel hata kama chumba chako ni kikubwa sana.

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Epuka Kua Matchy Matchy

Yes, colour coordinating is always encouraged, but if you want to decorate space yako in a professional level, chagua rangi ambazo ni cohesive na they complement each other.

Iwe unachagua ku-mix na ku-match rangi ya ukuta wako pamoja na furniture zako, or you simply want to create a colorful gallery wall, hakikisha unatambua the colour scheme and the vibe you want to go with kwanza. Ukifanya hivyo utaepuka ku-end up with a bunch of random patterns in one space.

Good colour combination will give you a morden and inviting atmosphere in your home.

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Don’t Forget Your Ceiling

To put an emphasise on this, some designer even consider a ceiling to be a ‘fifth wall’, hii inaonyesha ni jinsi gani the ceiling shouldn’t be left plain white.

Unaweza usi-afford ku-add elegant moldings or designs to your ceiling, by just simply changing your lights, inaweza kuleta difference kubwa. Ukiacha kuweka light fixtures zenye unique pendants, lakini pia ku-paint ceiling yako kuna-provide a unique pop of colour, ambayo ni bothe eye catch and simple!

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Add a Gallery Wall

Add a gallery wall ili kuifanya nyumba yako ionekana as if it was professionally designed. Not only that this feature is elegant lakini pia ni trendy.

Unaweza uka-opt kua na trational and classic look ambayo ina vintage photos and paintings, or you can go for a more morden style ambayo ina include abstract art and realistic photography.

In addition to pictures themselves, frames zina play a huge role in making your gallery wall perfect. Kwa mfano simple and minimal frames can help to communicate the art.

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Know All Important Measurements and Scales

Ni muhimu kua na proper measurements and size of your space kabla hujaanza kuweka vitu ndani mwako. Hii itakusaidia kuepuka kununua vitu ambavyo are of wrong size — sofa ambazo are too big for your space, sofa zinazoshindwa ku fit through your door, meza ambazo are too small, or even desks that are too big to fit in.

Proper measurements zinakusaidia kuepuka gharama za either kurudisha your furniture back to the store or kununu new ones if the store doesn’t accepts returns.

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Don’t Over Do It

Ni muhimu ku-plan ahead na kua na solid vision ya kile una hope to accomplishe at the end of your decorating process. Hii itakusaidia kuepuka kua na a cluttered look or a room full of random décor.

Ni vyema ukawa na a mental picture ya kile una hope ku-set in each room ya nyumba yako. Pia ni vyema uka-go through décors ambazo you already have before you go and buy new ones, this will help to avoid overbuying.

Something to keep in mind so as to avoid over doing is, having an overly crowded walls or shelves, kunaifanya sehemu yako ionekane kama a storage unit or a whare house.

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Yes, we all do break interior designing rules most of the time, na sio kwa nia mbaya. Hii yote ni katika kupata that perfect look you want for your space. But did you know that kuna rules ambazo hazitakiwi kuvunjwa kabisa? Or else you if you want to end up with a disastrous look. So without any delay, let’s see these 5 rules to never break.

1. Choose a Proper Size for Your Rug

I have seen this in most houses I have been to, and am pretty sure you also have. Jamani, a proper sized rug ni ile ambayo furniture zilizopo around it, fits in vizuri tu. Usifanye makosa ya kununua rug ya size ndogo, just because you like it or it’s on promotion!! Do this and you’ll have that wow look you’ve probably been looking for. Down below are photos to illustrated more.

2. Tundika Artworks/ Picha at Eye Level

Don’t hang your artwork/photos too low or very high. Always hang them at eye level. A good trick to achieve this is to do some measurements before you hang your photos on the wall. Kipimo standard ni 57″ to 60″, ambacho kwa wengi inakua ni eye level. Follow this rule and you’ll turn wall yako into an art gallery! Remember, size of the artworks and the space between them matters to. See below photos to understand more.

3. Epuka Curtain Length that Looks Awkward!

This is also one of the most common decor mistake that I’ve seen in many houses. Guys please, take some measurements and hang that curtain as high as you can. A good trick is to at least hang your curtain rod half way between the top of your window and the ceiling. Na pia pinda pazia yako katika urefu ambao will partially touch the floor.

4. Do Not Have One Light Source

Guys our houses sio banda la kuku!! Stop reliying on a single ceiling lights. Ceiling lights fall flats and creat crude shadows. So place multiple soft lights kwenye kona tofauti tofauti za nyumba yako, I’d advice you to go for warmly lighted ones ili kuipa space yako warmth and the welcoming ambiance.

5. Chagua Color Pallets Zinazoendana

Hiki ndo kitu cha kwanza cha kuzingatia pale unapochangua your design scheme. Usiweke rangi ndani mwako just because you like them, yes you may feel inspired with someone else’s space but having a cohesive coloured room feels amazing! Go talk to interior decorators, you can whatsapp me here: https://bit.ly/3xmWYMP and I’ll be glad to help. So from your ceiling to your floor and everything in between should blend in very well no matter the color and the shades you decide to go for. Again, have it planned!!

So those are the 5 rules to never break when it comes to interior decorations. Thanks for reading guys, if you have any comments or suggestions, please drop them bellow. Unaweza kuni follow Instagram, bonyeza hii link: https://bit.ly/3ylF5h4

Asalaam aleykum! So since Eid Al-Hajj is around the corner, na talks nyingi zinazohusu home decor have lately been revolving around this topic, I see the need to prepare you a blog post about it as well. Eid ni moja ya sherehe kubwa sana zinazosheherekewa kidunia, so it’s even just to celebrate it fully with beautiful decors in your house. To help you with that, here below are list of things to decorate your home with during Eid.

1. Ornate Rugs/Carpets

Weka a rug au carpet lenye urembo mzuri, especially one with Arabian theme. Hata kama umeupamba ukuta wako vizuri tu, having a beautiful ornated rug on the floor will enhance the look of your living room.

2. An Eid Corner

Kama sebule yako ina space ya kutosha, tenga mojawapo ya kona zake and make it an eid corner!! Decorate it with some balloons, or glittering crescent. You can even go further and paint it with a different wall paint, just to accentuate it!

3. Don’t Forget Dinning Area.

Wether you’re dinning on the table or on the floor, don’t forget to decorate the place. Since its where the family will seat and dine or have lunch on Eid, make the place feel warm and very welcoming. Things like hanging lights, Eid stickers, and plants will help you achieve that.

4. Eid Lights Decorations

Ooh, yes!! These are must have. They make the place feels a live and bring out the celebration vibe out of people. Zining’ing’inize kwenye ukuta wa sebule au hata kwenye sehemu ya kulia chakula. Ili kunogesha zaidi unaweza uka-decorate with glittery pillow cases and throw blankets as well.

5. Burn Some Ouds

Ooh yeah! Nothing smell more Eid-ish than a nice smelling oud!! Kama ilivyo desturi ya kupika vya aina tofauti tofauti na vyenye kunukia katika sikukuu hii ya Eid, harufu ya udi itasaidia kuziondoa na kuifanya nyumba yako kunukia very fresh!

6. Don’t Forget Lots of Cookies!!

Lots and lots of them!! Get a nice decorative bowl and put them on the dinning table or even on the coffee table. If you’re dinning on the carpet put it at the center of it. Cookies have the way of spicing things up!!

7. Flowers

Wether you decide to go for plastic flowers or fresh ones, you real need them for Eid! Get some decorative flowers vaces and put them on display! Kama unaweza kupata a flower wreath, that’s even better.

What are other decor things ambazo you always go for on Eid? Or what new decor styles are you planning on trying this Eid? Please weka comment yako hapo chini, and if you have any other suggestions I’ll be happy to read them! EID MUBARAK in advance!

Wengi wetu tunaishi kwenye nyumba ndogo, and we often struggle to make them looks big. There are tricks to use za kuifanya space yako ionekane kubwa, one of them being wall paints. Having said that, today’s topic will cover rangi za kuta zinazo fanya a small space look big.

1. Griffin

So as to get best results, I’ll advice you kuitumia hii rangi on an accent wall.

Such a relaxing color and one that works well with bedrooms, it’s a shade that will mesmerize you all at the same time! Griffin ni rangi ambayo ina mchanganyiko wa dark chocolate na kiasi kidogo cha gray na taupe. Ili kuifanyia haki hii rangi, ni vyema ukaichanganya na softer shades za cream pale unapoipaka ndani mwako. So as to get best results, I’ll advice you kuitumia hii rangi on an accent wall.

2. Deep Purple

Deep purple makes the place appear more put together bila ya kuifanya ionekane ndogo.

Have this color on your wall, and there comes drama!! Deep purple makes the place appear more put together bila ya kuifanya ionekane ndogo. The color seeks your attention the moment you enter, lakini pia ni rangi ambayo inabadilika badilika kutokana na kiasi cha mwanga unaoianganza. Mfano ukitumia taa zenye mwanga mkali,basi yenyewe huonekana dark! Inshort, hii ni rangi ambayo you can ever dream of!

3. Oriental Red

Yes, it’s kinda a tricky color, but kama unataka kuipatia haswa, use it in small doses.

Watu wengi wanaichukulia rangi nyekundu kama ni rangi ngumu to work with, but the truth is quite the contrary. Yes, it’s kinda a tricky color, but kama unataka kuipatia haswa, use it in small doses. Mfano unaweza ukawa na an accent wall and use it on it. Red ni rangi ambayo unaweza ukaitumia popote ndani ya nyumba, being it a rich and funny color and above all its morden. Ili kui-master vizuri rangi nyekundu the trick is very simple, all you need to know is which other shades works best with it.

4. Pastel Blue

Ukiachana na ukweli kwamba hii rangi inafaa kupakwa sehemu yoyote ile ndani ya nyumba, the hue is also extremely pliable!

Tell you what, there is nothing quite like adding shades of pastel blue to a home!! Ukiachana na ukweli kwamba hii rangi inafaa kupakwa sehemu yoyote ile ndani ya nyumba, the hue is also extremely pliable! Mfano, if you want to have a femine charm flow throughout, paka hii rangi dinning room. Ikiwa unataka ku-go soft, choose a lighter shade of pastel blue. But if you want to go for a richer and bolder feel, then choose a darker shade of pastel blue!

5. Hazel

This greenish-blue color its not only beachy but also classic!

The color works best in kitchens, na inapendeza zaidi kama ukiichanganya na lighter metalic hues I.e silver. This greenish-blue color its not only beachy but also classic! For a hard to miss results, pair it with bold and richer shades such as orange and blue.

6. Yellow

…. this color definitely is a hard one to miss!

Yes, I know you’re surprised, but it’s true when done in a right way, yellow makes a room appear large! Kitu cha kufanya ni kutumia soft shades of yellow kwenye kuta na kwenye furniture pieces. End results will be having a brighter room. Yellow inapendeza sana ukiipaka kwenye dinning room and on the dining table as well. A good thing is, yellow will bring a huge difference in any room, this color definitely is a hard one to miss!!

7. Taupe

Ili kuipatia zaidi hii rangi, pair it a bolder hue or two such as yellow, orange or blue.

Taupe is an excellent overall color for any size home. Ni chic color ambayo kwa sasa ina trend, the color also adds dimensional features on a living room. Ili kuipatia zaidi hii rangi, pair it with a bolder hue or two such as yellow, orange or blue.

8. Alabaster

It is a neutral hue with an undeniable charm.

Alabaster ni rangi very simple. It is a neutral hue with an undeniable charm. Ina work well na rangi nyingine ambazo ni neutrals, as well as bold hues. Hii rangi inafaa pale unapotaka kuwa na a white pallet in a room with a hint of something special. Rangi nyingine kama grays, beige and even lavender zitanogesha muonekano zaidi ukizitumia sambamba na hii rangi but in small doses. Alabaster is a perfect combination between white and beige!

Ni rangi gani kati ya hizi umeshawahi kitumia? Tell me on the comment box below, na kama pia you’re planning to use any of these colors, please let me know on the comment section below as well.