JP Medati Interior Design Newsletter: Issue 1-January 2015

NEWSLETTER Issue 1

January 2015 DESIGNING WITH STYLE WHAT IS THE SECRET BEHIND A GORGEOUS ROOM?

Besides you will be provided with contacts in respect to the diverse trades involved as well as from where to purchase general merchandise.

It all starts from the Furniture Layout Plan.

A carefully studied and planned room depending on its daily functions with meticulous space utilisation from the very beginning is what it takes.

IN THIS ISSUE This is our very first Issue of JP Medati Designs Newsletter. In this issue we will give you a review of one of our latest projects. We will describe the style utuilised, design and colour schemes.

To sum things up an interior designer saves homeowners time, money and headaches.

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The furniture positioning is crucial. You don't need to clutter the room to have that warm feel.

Lightning is another fundamental factor.

When strategically placed, lights can create stunning effects.

Add to the above a dash of colour and exquisite fabrics and there you have it, a treasured space that lights up your home.

GETTING PREPARED! Before hiring a designer try to conduct a brain storming exercise to come up with the following: •

Decide how you really want to utilise your space. What problems are preventing you from fully enjoying the room.

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Which style you like, such as contemporary, classic etc. Build a folder with pictures of room styles you like.

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Consider your life style and priorities as well as your available budget and time frame

WHY HIRE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER? It is a smart choice to hire an interior designer if you have invested a good bit of money in your home and would like to be able to showcase it to look at its best.

Whether you have no idea at all from where to start, or you know what you want but are finding it difficult to put things together, or you just have no time a designer will serve the purpose.

Once you have the above sorted out you are ready to start searching for the designer which will best fulfill your requirements and aspirations.

Last but not least we will introduce also a section entitle Creativity in the kitchen for the amusement of good food lovers.

You will have professional advise and assessment which in the end will result in saving money.

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JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS CLASSIC LIVING ROOM WITH A CONTREMPORARY TWIST

A typical living room serves diverse daily functions such as a formal living room, a parlour for reading, a relaxing spot and an area to entertain guests.

If its the only living space you have you will also use it to wat ch TV and to spend time with family. Hence, this room is of utmost importance and has to have definately a comfortable sofa, a coffee table and a focal point, such as a fireplace or TV unit.

In the above Living room the focal point is the TV unit, having glass cabinets on the sides, wood panelling behind the TV set and drawers at the base for maximum space utilisation. We have placed mirrors on the side wall in order to double the size in perspective and to give this room that posh look.

The style here is classic but we still managed to achieve that contemporary kick with the introduction of a contemporary sofa and a soft colour scheme.

We utilised a natural colour scheme based on browns, beiges and creams to compliment this rooms' furniture style and layout............and voilĂ ' there you have it, a living room bursting with style and elegance.

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JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS TURQUOISE BEDROOM OF DREAMS

This bedroom compliments the living room in style, however we have introduced the turquoise colour to give it that classy feel without disrupting the natural colour balance. This time we placed the mirror feature on the wardrobe doors to increase the depth of the room and compliment it with a wooden grid to mantain the classic touch. The Tv was placed in the centre to enable comfortable viewing.

We must say that this classic-contemporary apartment has hit the jackpot on our facebook page with almost 1,300 .likes. We take this opportunity to thank all our facebook followers, your appreciation and comments are of great encouragement.

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CREATIVITY IN THE KITCHEN

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

CHICKEN RAMEN

Hope you enjoyed reading our Newsletter. For comments and suggestions to the Editor please send an email on: claire@medati.com

Stay Tuned for our next Issue.

CONTACT US A delicious and healthy meal for all the family.

Preparation Time: 45 minutes Yield: 2 Servings

JP Medati Interior Design Mob: 99867728 email: jean@medati.com Website: www.medati.com

INGREDIENTS • 2 chicken breasts • salt & pepper to season • 2 tbsp sesame oil • 2tbsp soy sauce • 1 chicken cube • 1 cup fresh mushrooms • 1 cup frozen peas • 3 carrots • 2 large eggs • 1pkt dried Ramen noodles (250 gr) • Finely chopped parsley to garnish INSTRUCTIONS 1.

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Place the chicken breasts in a pot with 1 liter of water.

Add the chicken cube, soy sauce and 1tbsp of the sesame oil. Bring to boil and then simmer uncovered until the chicken becomes tender. Remove the scum from the surface of the broth while cooking.

Peal and slice vertically the carrots and boil in water together with the peas until tender.

Place the eggs in a saucepan with water and bring to boil.

Once the water starts boiling leave for 5 mins then remove and cool in cold water. Peel and cut in half.

Wash and slice the mushrooms vertically. Place a pan on medium heat, add the remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil and fry the mushrooms. If the mushrooms dry out add 2tbs of the cooked chicken broth.

Cook the ramen noodles in boiling water.

Serve by placing first the noodles at the base, add the broth and the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and some finely chopped parsley.

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