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Show . Kr;.l..Sc'p!t-rr.b'r:- t'Uh. T1IK HKKALD. Provo. :.,;4 - Page U Utah Valley Home Show Nesting Instinct: The Drive to Make Home a Home Editors Note: Some of the following information ii courtesy of the National Decorating Products Asso- ciation. By LEANNE HOFFMANN Herald Staff Writer The nesting instinct an innate need for a warm, cozy place to settle in. Perhaps that's the reason for increased interest in making the most of the home environment. Purchasing a home is usually the single largest investment a family makes. Decorating that home to suit the lifestyles and needs of its inhabitants should be high on the priority list. Those faced with the challenge of turning a new house into a safe, comfortable "haven" have one of two choices: They can hire an interior designer ".ho implements the polished skills of their education and profession, or they can do their own decorating. Both of these alternatives have an fx'.er.Mon oi the personality it trie individual Color is the key to deivrai.r.j: It has always pusses ed the itv to convey specific emotions In London, during the Middle Ages there was a bLtik bridge notorious for its numbtr ot suicides The recorded deaths dmv their achar. tues in dea!j:g with this diMicuit The experience a profesMon.il contributes is an obvious plus Pulling the elements of furniture, color, fabric and texture together is a complicated task at Dest Those individuals who wants to save money and experience the pleasure of doing it themselves, need to know a little of the basics involving interior design. The beginner needs to know how to combine the obvious ingredients and how to work with the elements of balance, proportion, rhythm and space. Influenced by today's new lifestyles, some of the old traditional decoialing rules are being preempted by a desire to have the home ref lect the styles and tastes of the ow ners. Although this doesn't mean that "anything goes", it does relax some of the rigid requirements of the past. It insinuates the possibl-itthat the home can develop into tK ished when Ihe bridge was a color connotatpainted green freshness ing springtime In a hke manner, red conveys passion, while purity, blue sincerity. Learning to choose the color to help make a room appear larger or smaller, or to reflect a mood, takes practice Becoming familiar with colors tints, tones, hues tan be beneficial in acquiring the required skill. W hile working with color, being aware of how light affects sight is important. Check colors by daylight and by the artificial light of the evenings. It can make a great difference in perception. While harmonious color combi- - y e " Ik PLLllllll 5 ' ' - V1 SEPTEMBER 8 THRU THE 15TH paint days and 2 nights lodging the city of lights, I Enough paint to repaint 5 rooms of your home, pick up entry blank at our booth and drop them off at our store. WIN: purchase necessary and don't need to be present to win. No , svuy 1 z n ft' t I K Come to the Belliston Booth at the mall and pick up a 20 OFF coupon for that wallpaper you have been waiting l"51 E ....... to buy Behind Nelson's Furniture 1066 South State, Orem t , A : !i4-rr-- n H 1 B Tt,".i :A H M n. H mm M ' I win rit iwimfin'i ,mifi nwxiiiViMini in niiiinnininnriTii'iiirminittiHiiirn' MtMm1rmimrttMtmiimtMm III terns. "We take a total look at a room, examining it from the standpoint of theme and use, shape, light, colors and textures, flooring, kill VM 1 BOOTH, UNIVERSITY faALL .11 it i V. i J l-- Pick up entry blank at our booth and drop of at our store, 1066 South State, Orem decorators can stop tearing their hair trying to guess how the pro- I till iiwiiiki Mill (4 "LAS VEGAS." fit fessional designers of the world put together those cozily breath-- . taking rooms everyone seems to love. Vogue Patterns has just intro-- l ; duced Vogue Patterns for Living, a new line of complete home C decorating packages that provide ' an elusive combination of ingredients: lucid discussion of design concepts plus concrete step-by- step patterns and instructions for achieving desired looks. This is good news for people X who longingly flip through the I pages of home decorating maga- zines, loving the various designer v looks but not the designers' fees. by I Many projects custom-ordere- d professional designers for their f clients can be easily made at a I fraction of the cost and the sew-- J ing is surprisingly easy. "We help home sewers decorate like pros," says Herman Phynes i of the Buttenck Co., New York City, which issues the Voguepat-- ' server REGISTER TO WIM AT THE . in Designs NEW YORK i.oud rhvthm w.ll help the obs ga?e flow evenly over a room rattier remaining exclusively on the focal point. Varying the si7e ol objects and repeating colors and patterns accomplishes this objective To develop ideas, try visiting homeshows Clip magazines and makes notes on tne appealing aspects oi designs that appear attractive Make a list of preferences and ply practice. urls 3 Decorate Your Home With Vogue r.vm Scaie is the relationship of chone to another, furniture should be m proportion with one another and fit appropriately in the sie of the room It is beneti-- i lal in plaving with the demen-sion- s ol a home Achieving a balanced look is a goal that helps to give a permanent feel to a room Formal balance tends to create a sense of staleness Informal bala' e infers movement and can be used to effectively create an interesting a r.jtivr.s can make or brt-aroom, depth and personalty i achieved by texture and pattern The Tight balance ol pattern and texture is vital Too lew variations can be monotonous, too "busy" and distracting Learning how to mix and man h textures can come lrom collectcarpet ing swatches of material and wallcovering. In this wax a is possible to determine the most appealing combinations Finding attractive patterns as much practice and skill as that involved m selecting textures With the wide variety of shapes. sieS and colors available in wallpaper, tloorcovenng. etc decorating with one dominant design can make the job easier Proportion defines the relation of things to each other in reference to size and amount Common sense can often show it a room is out of proportion Pillows too small for a couch or a shade too large for a lamp are good examples of improper balance. Vogue interior designs brighten the home. Al PAINT WAREHOUSE J kwmbt mi Mill 11m mm 1 11 mi mi. hi Jk mum lMMPMOWMMMf---- i ! or wallcovering, flowers fabrics and furnishings, and accessories. "Together, these elements cremate the total environment. But, many people find planning the ' interaction of so many elements to be confusing or overwhelming, I so we provide design direction." Included in the line, which is in the October- Patterns catalogue, featured dated Vogue :'are four custom designer pack-- ; ages for bedrooms, living rooms, fand dining rooms. Each of the "oversized envelopes contains complete instructions for measuring, cutting and sewing; pattern pieces where needed; plus an illustrated decorator eight-pag- I S 1 WW F " w ni mi. tmiim rmi nj ,...m...mii.iii ni Save Over $14,900 imtmmwmMt n :: ... With the Command Energy II P KiJ During The Next 20 Years e, 94 to 97 Efficient. Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiencies of 94 to 97 make the Amana Energy guide, with yardage information and designer tips on topics ranging from fabric swatching and theme selection to lighting and floral arrangements. Each room package retails for $8 and contains coordinated ensembles following distinctly different decorating schemes using the same essential elements. decoraTo many tors, the introductions of a lampan industry first shade pattern is also exciting news. The lampshade, which comes in the living room package, can be made in two different manners: crisp and sophisticated or soft and romantic. Other high-styl- e looks in the line are balloon shades, swag curtains, and tableclothes with overly-long shirred jumbo cord hems. Furnace Command furnace the most efficient in its size class. Heats Water Too! With the optional Amana water heater, the Amana Energy Command furnace ' (80,000100,000 BTUH model) delivers 2 to 212 times more hot water than ordinary 40 gallon water heaters. No Chimney Required. Easily installs like a conventional furnace, except it vents through the wall, like a dryer. No heat-wastin- g chimney needed! Operates on Natural Gas. Heating inputs of 45,000 to 100,000 BTUH, the most common furnace sizes. Humidifier With S. V Purchase A I El A - . 4w S 51 I. Fuel rates have been rising 19 annually since 1978. 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