It is common to see a brick or stone fireplace. I have been seeing and using wood flooring mounted above and around the fireplace for an attractive change of pace. A combination of wood flooring and tile or stone is also a great look. Let us help you with your unique design. #dreamlandinteriors #fireplaces #woodflooring #tile #stone
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Having electrical outlets in the correct locations in your home can make your life much easier. I would highly recommend that you place outlets in hallways, at the end of counters, on both walls in the bathroom by the sink, on each wall in the garage, outdoors in the front yard for holiday decorations,
on the back porch. It would also be wise to install a television cable jack in each room including the back porch and the garage. Interior designers can plan for all contingencies. Let Dreamland Interiors, Inc. create a home that is not only beautiful but highly functional. #dreamlandinteriors #electricaloutlets #tvjacks By Travis Bradberry May 5, 2017
We’ve all said things that people interpreted much differently than we thought they would. These seemingly benign comments lead to the awful feeling that only comes when you’ve planted your foot firmly into your mouth. Verbal slip-ups often occur because we say things without knowledge of the subtle implications they carry. Understanding these implications requires social awareness — the ability to pick up on the emotions and experiences of other people. TalentSmart has tested the emotional intelligence (EQ) of more than a million people and discovered that social awareness is a skill in which many of us are lacking. We lack social awareness because we’re so focused on what we’re going to say next — and how what other people are saying affects us — that we completely lose sight of other people. This is a problem because people are complicated. You can’t hope to understand someone until you focus all of your attention in his or her direction. The beauty of social awareness is that a few simple adjustments to what you say can vastly improve your relationships with other people. To that end, there are some phrases that emotionally intelligent people are careful to avoid in casual conversation. The following phrases are nine of the worst offenders. You should avoid them at all costs. 1. “You look tired” Tired people are incredibly unappealing — they have droopy eyes and messy hair, they have trouble concentrating, and they’re as grouchy as they come. Telling someone he looks tired implies all of the above and then some. Instead say: “Is everything okay?” Most people ask if someone is tired because they’re intending to be helpful (they want to know if the other person is okay). Instead of assuming someone’s disposition, just ask. This way, he can open up and share. More importantly, he will see you as concerned instead of rude. 2. “Wow, you’ve lost a ton of weight!” Once again, a well-meaning comment—in this case a compliment—creates the impression that you’re being critical. Telling someone that she has lost a lot of weight suggests that she used to look fat or unattractive. Instead say: “You look fantastic.” This one is an easy fix. Instead of comparing how she looks now to how she used to look, just compliment her for looking great. It takes the past right out of the picture. 3. “You were too good for her anyway” When someone severs ties with a relationship of any type, personal or professional, this comment implies he has bad taste and made a poor choice in the first place. Instead say: “Her loss!” This provides the same enthusiastic support and optimism without any implied criticism. 4. “You always . . .” or “You never . . .”No one always or never does anything. People don’t see themselves as one-dimensional, so you shouldn’t attempt to define them as such. These phrases make people defensive and closed off to your message, which is a really bad thing because you likely use these phrases when you have something important to discuss. Instead say: Simply point out what the other person did that’s a problem for you. Stick to the facts. If the frequency of the behavior is an issue, you can always say, “It seems like you do this often.” or “You do this often enough for me to notice.” 5. “You look great for your age” Using “for your” as a qualifier always comes across as condescending and rude. No one wants to be smart for an athlete or in good shape relative to other people who are also knocking on death’s door. People simply want to be smart and fit. Instead say: “You look great.” This one is another easy fix. Genuine compliments don’t need qualifiers. 6. “As I said before . . .” We all forget things from time to time. This phrase makes it sound as if you’re insulted at having to repeat yourself, which is hard on the recipient (someone who is genuinely interested in hearing your perspective). Getting insulted over having to repeat yourself suggests that either you’re insecure or you think you’re better than everyone else (or both!). Few people who use this phrase actually feel this way. Instead say: When you say it again, see what you can do to convey the message in a clearer and more interesting manner. This way they’ll remember what you said. 7. “Good luck”This is a subtle one. It certainly isn’t the end of the world if you wish someone good luck, but you can do better because this phrase implies that they need luck to succeed. Instead say: “I know you have what it takes.” This is better than wishing her luck because suggesting that she has the skills needed to succeed provides a huge boost of confidence. You’ll stand out from everyone else who simply wishes her luck. 8. “It’s up to you” or “Whatever you want” While you may be indifferent to the question, your opinion is important to the person asking (or else he wouldn’t have asked you in the first place). Instead say: “I don’t have a strong opinion either way, but a couple things to consider are . . .” When you offer an opinion (even without choosing a side), it shows that you care about the person asking. 9. “Well at least I’ve never ___” This phrase is an aggressive way to shift attention away from your mistake by pointing out an old, likely irrelevant mistake the other person made (and one you should have forgiven her for by now). Instead say: “I’m sorry.” Owning up to your mistake is the best way to bring the discussion to a more rational, calm place so that you can work things out. Admitting guilt is an amazing way to prevent escalation. Bringing it all together In everyday conversation, it’s the little things that make all the difference. Try these suggestions out, and you’ll be amazed at the positive response you get. Travis Bradberry is the co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the co-founder of TalentSmart. This article originally appeared on LinkedIn. Plants have many benefits. They clean the air, lift our mood, add good energy to a space, give us a feeling of relaxation, and bring the outdoors inside to name a few. Bamboo, aloe, cacti, philodendron are all good choices for indoor plants. They can be arranged in vignettes on table tops, bookshelves, kitchen counters, window sills, etc. #dreamlandinteriors #plants #indoorplants
Installing carpeting in a high traffic area.
Buying a mattress online. Planning a dining room that is too narrow. Make sure the room is wide enough for a party of 10 -12 people with the chairs occupied. Buying furniture too large for the room. Buying furniture without sitting on it first. Installing an air handler in a hard to access area. Installing a hot water heater above a room in the house. Placing the air-conditioner outside the bedroom window. Placing the lawn irrigation pump within hearing distance of a bedroom or tv room. Using a lesser quality of HVAC duct work. Use high quality duct work and sealing rather than just code levels in order to gain up to 20% savings in heating and cooling costs. Installing a heating and air-conditioning unit that is too small. Having a driveway or walkway sloping toward your house. Placing the laundry room in an inconvenient space. Dreamland Interiors, Inc. can help you with your construction and remodeling needs in order to avoid these mistakes. When hanging a chandelier above a table, it should ideally be placed 30 inches above the table top. When installing wall sconces, they should be placed 66 inches above the floor to the center of the fixture. Bathroom sconces from Pottery Barn. Dining Room chandelier from www.lumens.com model Fascination.
#dreamlandinteriors #PotteryBarn #lumens #sconces #chandelier #lightingdecor Even this small cottage bedroom from a House Beautiful spread can be made to feel more spacious with the correct placement of the furniture and accessories. Notice the use of a corner desk and drawer storage under the bed. Other techniques used in small spaces include mounting bedside lights on the wall allowing for space on the night stand(s); using pocket doors; installing mirrors on closet doors; installing the draperies from the ceiling; using nesting tables; and/or using the same fabric on an accent wall, headboard, and bed skirt.
Let Dreamland Interiors assist you with your designing, decorating, and purchases. #dreamlandinteriors #smallbedrooms #bedrooms #headboard #HouseBeautiful #pocketdoor Let's face it, the mailbox can be an eye sore in the front lawn. Here are some ways to make a dramatic statement while improving the outdoor appearance of your home. I think with a little help from Home Depot, this could be a DIY project. #dreamlandinteriors #mailbox #address #HomeDepot #fauxstone #fauxpanels
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