YOGYAKARTA In Latin, terracotta means 'burned earth' so that in interior design the home gives a warm, natural, and very easy feel to mix in many decoration styles. The reddish orange color and rough texture of clay or ceramics make it a material that gives character and comfort in the home.

When used properly, terracotta can be a warm, comfortable, and elegant accent. Here are some decoration tips with terracotta ingredients that can be used as your idea of making an aesthetic place to live while at the same time inviting comfort in various seasons.

One of the most dramatic ways to use the terracotta is to paint against the bedroom walls or choose a headboard with a terracotta color. Launching Home and Gardens, Tuesday, September 16, a color like Burnt Sienna is able to create an effect like in a warm hug. Combine with white or bright neutral color so that it doesn't feel heavy or dim. That way, the bedroom feels balanced between warmth and visual freshness.

Giving the terracotta accent on the frame of the window, wooden roof, or frame is an effective trick so that the decorative element looks unique without having to change a lot of stuff. For example, the counter-painted window can make the outside view enter with warm and attractive light. If the house has a wallpaper with a supportive motif, this combination adds interesting visual dimensions to the living room or reading room.

Di ruang makanan, terracotta tidak harus selalu intens dan dark. Warna terracotta yang lebih lembung dapat menghasilkan suaskan suasnya tenang dan elegan. Furnitur kayu dengan finishing terang, serta perturbua atau kaingan dengan warna terracotta lebih, akan menambah risal sekaligus hangat tanpa membuat ruang terasa 'hot'.

If you don't want to paint the whole wall, the wallpaper patterned with dark terracotta color can be the main choice. Geometric motifs, traditional style floral, or ikats can present a strong character. Use on one focal wall or feature wall can create dramatic and aesthetic effects.

The combination of terracotta with neutral colors such as white, cream, or other soil colors such as beige and tape will create a refreshing touch. For stronger contrast, it can be combined with dark blue, soft green, or dusty blue. If you want the atmosphere to be warmer and more thrilling, combine it with orange, thicker and darker brick red, or copper color. But you have to be careful so that the color is not too crowded.

Well, to choose materials and decoration textures, it can use natural materials. Like wood, rattan, linen, or rough ceramics. The existence of different texture elements, will enrich the terracotta aesthetics, so that the appearance is not monotonous. For the choice of furniture color, it is recommended to choose by finishingferee, not glossy. This is so that the impression is softer to be seen by the eyes. As for building a dramatic tau intimate atmosphere, the terracotta in a darker color can be used in a night-oriented room. For example, a bedroom or reading room but make sure the lighting is not too bright to build a warm impression.

The terracotta touch for home decoration is a flexible choice to provide visual warmth as well as a strong character when used properly. By combining harmonious colors, textures, and materials, your home can be a place that is not only beautiful to see but also very comfortable to live in every day.


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