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The spacious nature of modern California homes makes for gracious living. Kitchens built on open floor plans are welcoming and easy to clean. Living rooms have become atria and family rooms are no longer tucked away in basements. Ceilings soar to heights of two and sometimes three stories. Master bedrooms may encompass a half an entire floor and are equipped with walk in closets and designer bathrooms complete with separate shower and Jacuzzi facilities.

A test of patience and creativity is in place when decorating a big or spacious house. You don’t want to fill the rooms with too many furnishings but at the same time, you don’t want the areas to look too sparse, further magnifying the already overwhelming space. In addition to choosing the right objects to create a warm and homely atmosphere, how you arrange these furnishings gives an impact on the over-all look of the place. Remember that big spaces don’t exactly mean more objects. Less can be more and less can be good. Maximizing the space doesn’t mean overloading with furnishings. Let’s take a tour of the house and see how you can make the most of each room. Focus on quality rather than quantity (of furniture).

Maximize the numerous cabinets and shelves at your disposal. Having a big storage should motivate you to live without the clutter and unnecessary displays. Glass panes in the kitchen can double up as a display shelf where you can put silverware sets, precious collections and expensive China. The kitchen will also have a unique look with area rugs as decorations.

Living room furniture is best arranged away from walls within the boundary of an area rug the dimensions of which are exactly proportionate to the overall dimensions of the room. This creates the effect of spaciousness and intimacy all at one go. An area rug with bold geometric designs and a deep pile is perfect for a living room flanked with bay windows. Arranging couches and chairs around a large central coffee table convenient to everyone seated facilitates conversation and entertaining guests.

For many big houses, there are formal and informal dining areas. The latter being commonly adjacent to the kitchen or sometimes in the kitchen itself. The formal dining room is ideal for special occasions and gatherings where the size and the furnishings can accommodate a group of guests. Area rugs suited for the huge size of the room and the sophisticated furniture will enhance the room’s appeal even more. Rugs will also protect the floor from the coming and going of people from your frequent dinner parties.

A big house not only has the typical bathrooms but can also make use of extra rooms by transforming them into guests’ bathrooms, powder room or vanity room. However, these rooms should be located in places easily accessible to the guests, such as close to the living room, dining room and hallway.

Finally, let’s head upstairs and check out the bedrooms. These rooms of the house scream creativity, originality, personality and my territory! Obviously, free reigns are given to the member of the household owning the room, so even your young children can choose their own decors and colors. Area rugs are essential decorations to make any room look more appealing and suitable to the chosen theme. Children area rugs for instance, come in various designs that will make kids adore their favorite cartoon characters, animals and drawings even more. The different shapes of area rugs can also add style to the room. If you prefer a more subdued color or a bolder one, both color schemes are available in many area rugs.

The vaulted ceilings and open spaces of the atria and foyer that are so often a part of modern California homes may be problematic in terms of tastefully accenting the space. A single large oriental design area rug carelessly arranged in the foyer and flanked by tall growing indoor palms or cascading vines may be all the decoration needed to create a welcoming entrance to your home.

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