Property Journal 356 Verano-Otoño 2019

Complimentary Issue

Up to Date Real Estate Verano - Otoño / Summer - Autumn 2019

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Casa Por Fin – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle – 6 bed / 7 bath – US$995,000

Villa Granada – Punta Esmeralda – 4 bed / 5.5 bath – US$915,000

Delfines 702 – Nuevo Vallarta - 4 bed / 4.5 bath – US$760,000

Perla #3 – Punta Esmeralda – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle – 3 bed / 3 bath US$645,000

Palma 303 – Punta Esmeralda – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle – 2 bed/ 2 bath – US$369,000

Harbor 171 – Puerto Vallarta – 2 bed / 2 bath US$ - 315,000

Casa Pitillal – El Pitillal Puerto Vallarta 4 bed / 5.5 bath – US$275,000

Alamar – Amura 501B – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle – 1 bed / 1 bath – US$199,000

La Joya Huanacaxtle 312 – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle – 2 bed / 2 bath – US$190,000

La Joya Huanacaxtle 218 – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle – 2 bed / 2 bath – US$177,000

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BAHÍA DE BANDERAS Profunda y luminosa belleza / Deep and luminous beauty

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Por Diego Arrazola

By Diego Arrazola

ermosa e inasible, la bahía de Banderas es la espectacular masa de agua comprendida entre el litoral de Jalisco y Nayarit; en su maravillosa y no menos soleada costa se asientan Puerto Vallarta o Punta de Mita, por citar dos de sus más atractivo estandartes turísticos.

La de Banderas es una de las bahías más grandes de México. Quizá no sea la de mayor superficie del país, aunque probablemente sí sea la más bella. Lo que es un hecho es que se trata de una de las más profundas del planeta (que llega a alcanzar poco más de 1,400 metros), lo que la hace uno de los sitios predilectos de la ballena jorobada para

eautiful and unattainable, Bahía de Banderas is the spectacular mass of water between the coast of Jalisco and Nayarit; on its marvelous and no less sunny coast, Puerto Vallarta or Punta de Mita settle, to mention two of its most attractive tourist standards.

These bay is one of the largest bays in Mexico. It may not be the largest in the country, although it is probably the most beautiful. What is a fact is that it is one of the deepest on the planet (which reaches just over 1,400 meters), which makes it one of the favorite sites of the humpback whale for its reproduction and, so to speak , their winter holidays.

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8 | VERANO-OTOÑO / SUMMER - AUTUMN 2019 | No. 356 su reproducción y, por así decir, sus vacaciones de invierno.

De acuerdo con algunos geólogos, es el punto de unión original del cabo sur de la península de Baja California, antes de su separación de la placa norteamericana hace algunos ayeres, fenómeno que dio lugar a la formación del Golfo de California.

vegetation, fascinating terrestrial and marine fauna, postcard sunsets (worthy of Instagram), the happy sea-mountain conjunction, an excellent hotel offer, as well as residential, are some of the reasons that explain its popularity.

The bay is located between parallels 20 ° 15 ‘and 20 ° 47’ north latitude; and between the meridians 105 ° 15 ‘and 105 ° 42’ west longitude. Its coastline measures 105 kilometers, while the total area of the ​​ bay has been estimated at 987 square kilometers.

It should be noted that the bay covers three municipalities: Cabo Corrientes and Puerto Vallarta, in the state of Jalisco; along with that of Bahía de Banderas, in Nayarit. Both entities are separated (well, rather united) by the Ameca River.

Atractivos Bahía de Banderas es uno de los destinos turísticos más populares de México, favorito de nacionales y miles de norteamericanos que la visitan en vacaciones, y en muchos casos han hecho de ella su hogar permanente. Buen clima, vegetación tropical abundante, fascinante fauna terrestre y marina, atardeceres de tarjeta postal (dignos de Instagram), la feliz conjunción mar-montaña, una excelente oferta hotelera, así como residencial, son algunos de los motivos que explican su popularidad.

La bahía se ubica entre los paralelos 20°15’ y 20°47’ de latitud norte; y entre los meridianos 105°15’ y 105°42’ de longitud oeste. Su litoral mide 105

kilómetros, mientras que la superficie total de la bahía se ha estimado en 987 kilómetros cuadrados.

Cabe señalar que la bahía abarca tres municipios: Cabo Corrientes y Puerto Vallarta, del estado de Jalisco; junto con CONTINUA PÁGINA 10

According to some geologists, it is the original point of union of the southern point of the peninsula of Baja California, before its separation from the North American plate some yesterdays ago, a phenomenon that gave rise to the formation of the Gulf of California.

Attractions Bahía de Banderas is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mexico, a favorite of nationals and thousands of Americans who visit it on vacation, and in many cases have made it their permanent home.

Good climate, abundant tropical

The legend The name of the bay comes from times of the Spanish conquest. There has been heated debate about its origin. According to the legend, a group of Iberian soldiers, under whose command was the captain Francisco Cortés de San Buenaventura, nephew of the conqueror Hernán Cortés, crossed the Pacific coastline. When arriving at these coasts, they waited for more than 20 thousand indigenous people, ready to defend their territory. It was not exactly a friendly welcome, like the one visitors receive today.

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10 | VERANO-OTOÑO / SUMMER - AUTUMN 2019 | No. 356 el de Bahía de Banderas, en Nayarit. Ambas entidades son separadas (bueno, más bien unidas) por el río Ameca.

banner calmed the heated spirits of the locals, who laid down their arms. Following the myth (or perhaps reality?), on the beach covered with rich and colorful flags, a moment of peace was lived, avoiding the shedding of blood.

La leyenda El nombre de la bahía proviene de tiempos de la conquista española. Ha habido encendido debate sobre su origen. Según la leyenda, un grupo de soldados ibéricos, a cuyo mando estaba el capitán Francisco Cortés de San Buenaventura, sobrino del conquistador Hernán Cortés, recorría el litoral del Pacífico. Al llegar a estas costas, lo esperaban más de 20 mil indígenas, prestos a defender su territorio. No era precisamente una bienvenida amistosa, como la que reciben los visitantes hoy en día.

Portando banderas de plumas en la mano y el carcaj de sus flechas, los antiguos pobladores aguardaban a los exploradores hispanos. Al notar que no los esperaban precisamente unas gratas vacaciones, los recién llegados, cuyo número era inferior, estaban listos para el ataque.

Sin embargo, cuenta la leyenda, uno

Places for joy

de los frailes que acompañaba la expedición de Cortés tomó un estandarte de la Purísima Concepción y la Santa Cruz, y se arrodilló ante los indígenas.

Al parecer, los destellos dorados del estandarte calmaron los caldeados ánimos de los locales, quienes depusieron las armas. Siguiendo el mito (¿o acaso realidad?), en la playa tapizada de ricas y coloridas banderas se vivió un momento de paz, evitando el derramamiento de sangre.

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hands and the quiver of their arrows, the ancient settlers awaited the Spanish explorers. Noticing that they were not expecting precisely a pleasant vacation, the newcomers, whose number was lower, were ready for the attack.

However, according to legend, one of the friars who accompanied the expedition of Cortes took a banner of the Immaculate Conception and the Holy Cross, and knelt before the Indians.

Apparently, the golden flashes of the

Today, the area offers a variety of attractions for its residents and tourists.

There is much to do and see along its coasts and mountains. Yelapa, Boca de Tomatlan, Mismaloya, Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Destiladeras, Punta de Mita, together with Los Arcos and Islas Marietas, to name some of their most representative places, are important reasons for know and enjoy in this area blessed by nature, with calm waters, plenty of sun and abundance of natural resources.

From the 16th century to the present, much water has passed under the countless bridges of the region, which for a long time was separated from the rest of the country. In the second half of the 20th century, it was opened to CONTINUES PAGE 12

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Lugares para el gozo

Hoy en día, la zona ofrece una gran variedad de atracciones para sus residentes y los turistas. Hay mucho que hacer y ver a lo largo de sus costas y montañas.

Yelapa, Boca de Tomatlán, Mismaloya, Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Destiladeras, Punta de Mita, junto con Los Arcos y las islas Marietas, por citar algunos de sus lugares más representativos, son razones de peso para conocer y disfrutar en esta zona bendecida por la naturaleza, con aguas tranquilas, mucho Sol y abundancia de recursos naturales.

Del siglo 16 a la actualidad, mucha agua ha pasado debajo de los innumerables puentes de la región, que por mucho tiempo estuvo apartada del resto del país. En la segunda mitad del siglo 20, se fue abriendo al exterior. Una carretera a Tepic, además de un aeropuerto internacional y una terminal marítima para cruceros alentaron la llegada de miles de turistas y visitantes.

Hoy en día, la bahía de Banderas se caracteriza no solo por su belleza natural, su gastronomía y la amabilidad de su gente, sino también por su acelerado crecimiento económico, cuyo motor

son el turismo, el comercio y los bienes raíces, principalmente.

El lector está cordialmente invitado a visitar algunos de los sitios más emblemático de la bahía y que han sido reseñados en estas páginas. Dese un tiempo para ir a Bucerías, San Sebastián del Oeste, Punta de Mita, Nuevo Vallarta, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle… sin dejar de lado, por supuesto, Puerto Vallarta.

the outside. A road to Tepic, in addition to an international airport and a cruise ship terminal, encouraged the arrival of thousands of tourists and visitors.

Nowadays, Banderas Bay is characterized not only by its natural beauty, its gastronomy and the kindness of its people, but also by its accelerated economic growth, which is mainly driven

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by tourism, commerce and real estate.

The reader is cordially invited to visit some of the most emblematic sites of the bay and they have been reviewed in these pages. Take time to go to Bucerias, San Sebastian del Oeste, Punta de Mita, Nuevo Vallarta, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle ... without forgetting, of course, Puerto Vallarta.

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Propiedades frente al mar (Playa y Marinas) Waterfront properties (Beach & Marinas)

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a alegría de adquirir una propiedad frente al mar, o bien en los canales de navegación de una marina, es aconsejable sostenerla con la cuidadosa revisión de la zona federal marítimo terrestre.

Esta franja de 20 metros de playa, contados desde la marea más alta, pertenece a la Nación Mexicana, pero puede ser disfrutada por usted, a través de una concesión que expide la Secretaria de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales.

En el caso de la Marinas, la propiedad federal es menor, sólo 5 metros en el canal principal y 3 metros en los canales secundarios.

Existen numerosos aspectos que un abogado de su confianza y con experiencia en esta materia, debe tomar en cuenta para lograr que los derechos de la zona federal pasen al comprador sin problemas.

En este momento, solo mencionaremos dos de ellos como ejemplo:

n Es importante revisar la nueva delimitación oficial para conocer exactamente los límites entre la propiedad privada y la federal.

By Alejandro Flores Von Borstel / Ramiro Valencia Email: vonborstelsc1@prodigy.net.mx

the Federal Government, but it can be used by means of a concession issued by the Environmental Agency.

In the case of a Marina, the federal property is smaller, just 5 meters in the main channel and 3 meters in the secondary channels.

There are numerous aspects that an attorney of your trust with experience on this field, must consider to achieve the transfer of the federal zone rights into the buyer with peace of mind.

At the moment, we will point out two of them as example:

n Checar si las construcciones contaron con estudios de impacto ambiental.

El medio ambiente ha cobrado una gran relevancia en todo el mundo en los últimos años, México no es una excepción; a mayor revisión de los aspectos legales, mayor seguridad futura para usted.

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he happiness of purchasing an oceanfront property or in a marina, it’s advisable to sustain it by carefully reviewing the maritime terrestrial federal zone.

This 20 meter strip of beach, counted from the highest tide, belongs to

n The importance to review the new official delimitation to acknowledge the meets and boundaries of the federal and private property. n Check out if the constructions have the environmental impact studies.

The environment has claimed a great relevance nowadays in all the world, Mexico is not an exception; the more legal provisions you take, the greater your security will be in the future.

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San Sebastián del Oeste: Tranquilidad y magia en la montaña Tranquility and magic at the mountains

Por Diego Arrazola

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n este paraíso terrenal conocido como Bahía de Banderas no todo es mar.

Por un lado, están las bendiciones de tener playas maravillosas a la par de la vida exuberante y feliz del trópico en la región de Puerto Vallarta. Es cierto, y qué gran privilegio es. Sin embargo, otro de los atractivos de esta zona son sus montañas. La majestuosa Sierra Madre Occidental prácticamente se mete al océano Pacífico para crear un incomparable binomio de mar y montaña, bosque y selva, que hacen única a la bahía.

Así, uno de los rincones que es un must para residentes y turistas es San Sebastián del Oeste, pequeño poblado que se ubica a cerca de 70 kilómetros de Puerto Vallarta, enclavado en la zona montañosa de Jalisco.

Pueblo Mágico y atractivo, esta singular villa data de la época colonial.

En los años de dominio español Real de San Sebastián fue un pujante centro productor de oro y plata. Con el paso del tiempo, la actividad minera se fue apagando y el pueblo fue perdiendo riqueza y habitantes. No obstante, San Sebastián conserva hoy en día ecos del esplendor pasado en sus encantadoras calles, casas y haciendas.

By Diego Arrazola

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Como sacado de una postal

Llegar por la carretera a esta población ubicada a 1,480 metros sobre el nivel del mar, tiene su encanto. Los paisajes son maravillosos y la recompensa por recorrer el camino lleno de curvas que lleva a San Sebastián es arribar a un sitio que parece sacado de una tarjeta postal.

Se trata de un pueblo de sosegado ritmo de vida, en medio de bosques y montañas, con gente sencilla y amable.

Uno puede visitarlo solo por unas horas y la pasará muy bien en San Sebastián. Otros pernoctan para sumergirse en la paz de este poblado de casas de muros blancos con techos de tejas

de barro. Dicho estilo, por cierto, lo heredaron las casas del viejo Puerto Vallarta, que fue poblado por migrantes de la sierra desde el siglo 19, a partir del ocaso de la minería.

Como todo pueblo tradicional, en el centro destaca la iglesia. En este caso el templo está dedicado a San Sebastián Mártir, el santo patrono, y data del siglo 17. Enfrente, se encuentran los traCONTINUA PÁGINA 44

n this earthly paradise known as Bahía de Banderas, not everything is sea. On one hand, there are the blessings of having wonderful beaches along with the exuberant and happy life of the tropics in the region of Puerto Vallarta. It’s true, and what a great privilege it is. However, another of the attractions of this area are its mountains. The majestic Sierra Madre Occidental practically gets into the Pacific Ocean to create an incomparable binomial of sea and mountain, forest and jungle, which make the bay unique.

Thus, one of the corners that is a must for residents and tourists is San Sebastián del Oeste, a small town that is located about 70 kilometers from Puerto Vallarta, just in the mountainous area of Jalisco. ​​

A magical and attractive town, this unique villa dates from the colonial era. In the years of Spanish rule, Real de San Sebastián was a thriving gold and silver producer center. Trough the years, the mining activity went off and the town started losing wealth and inhabitants. However, San Sebastian today still has echoes of past splendor in its charming streets, houses and haciendas.

Like taken from a postcard

Arriving from the road to this town located 1,480 meters above the sea level has its charm. The landscapes are wonderful and the reward for traveling the road full of curves that leads to San Sebastian is to arrive at a place that looks like something out of a postcard.

It is a town of a calm rhythm of life, in the middle of forest and mountains with friendly people.

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Walking, it is covered in a couple of hours”.

Constructions with history, cobblestone streets San Sebastian attracts and subjugates nationals and foreigners.

Houses and haciendas full of history, quiet cobbled streets, cafes, bars, cozy little hotels (some stand since the 18th or 19th centuries), constitute a good part of the offer for the enjoyment of the visitors.

Go eat well here. Along with the establishments of delicious regional and Mexican food, the town can boast European-style restaurants of great quality, excellent decoration, good service and pleasant atmosphere.

You can drink and buy a remarkable organic coffee planted in some of the coffee farms nearby. Also, in the bars of San Sebastian they offer the powerful rootlet, as well as cocktails made with this distilled relative of tequila.

dicionales portales, con tiendas y concurridos restaurantes.

Mario vive en Guadalajara y ama este poblado jalisciense. Explica sus motivos: “La vista es hermosa, las calles empedradas y su ambiente es la de un Pueblo Mágico, con sus fachadas uniformemente blancas y tejados rojos.

Tranquilidad absoluta y varias casitas/ hotel para quedarse. Caminando, se recorre en un par de horas.”

Construcciones con historia, calles empedradas San Sebastián atrae y subyuga a nacionales y extranjeros. Casas y haciendas llenas de historia, tranquilas calles empedradas, cafés, bares, hotelitos acogedores (algunos abiertos en los siglos 18 o 19), constituyen buena parte de la oferta para goce de los visitantes.

Vaya que se come bien aquí. Junto con los establecimientos de deliciosa comida regional y mexicana, el poblado puede presumir contar con restaurantes tipo europeo de gran calidad, excelente decoración, buen servicio y grato ambiente.

Se puede beber y comprar un notable café orgánico sembrado en algunas de las fincas cafetaleras de las inmediaciones.

Asimismo, en los bares de San Sebastián ofrecen la potente raicilla, así como cocteles elaborados con este destilado pariente del tequila.

Mirador al pasado y la bahía

Una visita obligada es la Casa Museo de doña Conchita Encarnación. Es pequeño, se aloja en una añeja construcción situada

Lookout to the past and the bay

en el centro del poblado y rescata la memoria histórica de la región y de la familia de su propietaria.

No menos importante es el Mirador de la Bufa, desde donde se disfruta una magnífica vista. Hay que llegar en cuatrimoto y al final a pie, en medio de un hermoso bosque de pinos, robles y fresnos. Con suerte, si el clima lo permite, podrá ver la Bahía de Banderas y Puerto Vallarta, además, por supuesto de las montañas y valles cercanos.

Algo que se suele hacer en San Sebastián y sus alrededores es practicar el senderismo. Se puede caminar mucho, lo cual –se sabe-- es magnífico ejercicio para el cuerpo y permite admirar las maravillas naturales y arquitectónicas de este mágico rincón de la montaña jalisciense.

and will have a great time in San Sebastian. Others stay overnight to immerse themselves in the peace of this town of white-walled houses with roofs of clay tiles. This style, by the way, was inherited by the houses of the old Puerto Vallarta, which was populated by migrants from the mountain range since the 19th century, after the decline of mining.

Like all traditional towns, the church stands out in the center. In this case the temple is dedicated to San Sebastián Mártir, the patron saint, and dates from the 17th century. Opposite, there are the traditional portals, with shops and crowded restaurants.

Mario lives in Guadalajara and

A must see is the Casa Museo de Dona Conchita Encarnación. It is small, it lodges in an old construction located in the center of the town and rescues the historical memory of the region and the family of its owner.

No less important is the Mirador de la Bufa, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view. You have to arrive by ATV and at the end you have to walk through the middle of a beautiful forest of pines, oaks and ash trees. Hopefully, if the weather permits, you can see the Bay of Banderas and Puerto Vallarta, plus, of course, the nearby mountains and valleys.

Something that is usually done in San Sebastian and its surroundings is hiking. You can walk a lot, which, you know is a magnificent exercise for the body and allows you to admire the natural and architectural wonders of this magical corner of the Jalisco mountain.

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TERRAZAS AMAPAS 2

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uy animada estuvo la presentación que hizo David Pullen y todo su equipo de TERRAZAS AMAPAS 2.

El condo está localizado en la calle de Hortensias por lo que tiene unas vistas del mar y del pueblo realmente bellas y una terraza enorme con piscina que permite disfrutar de un paisaje maravilloso.

Tiene 2 recamaras, 2.5 baños, sala, comedor, cocina, además de la terraza en 341 mt2 por lo que es realmente enorme.

Muchas caras conocidas, un excelente catering y animadas conversaciones hicieron del open house un momento muy relajado y agradable.

Felicidades a David Pullen Properties por el éxito del evento.

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ery lively and well attended was the presentation made by David Pullen and his whole team of TERAPZAS AMAPAS 2.

The condo is located on the street of Hortensias so it has views of the sea and the town really beautiful and a huge terrace with a pool that allows you to enjoy a wonderful landscape.

It has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, in addition to the terrace at 341 m2 so it is really huge.

Many familiar faces, excellent catering and lively conversations made the open house a very relaxed and pleasant moment.

Congratulations to David Pullen Properties for the success of the event.

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The Colonial

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oncurridisima estuvo la presentaciรณn de The Colonial, el nuevo proyecto de Ariel Grunwald que Domus se va a encargar de comercializar, con Ivan Kolofon y Miriam Siordia a la cabeza del equipo de ventas.

Localizado en el corazรณn de la colonia 5 de diciembre donde se encontraba el antiguo cine Colonial, el proyecto cuenta con una ubicaciรณn inmejorable, a pocos metros del Estadio y muy cerca de la Playa de los Camarones.

Mas de 100 personas, entre clientes, amigos y colegas inmobiliarios disfrutaron de la presentaciรณn de The Colonial que hicieron Claudio Leone y Ariel Grunwald, ademas de un sabrosisimo desayuno mexicano.

The Colonial va a contar con 27 condos y se empiezan a entregar en diciembre del 2020.

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he presentation of The Colonial was very popular, the new Ariel Grunwald project that Domus will be responsible for marketing, with Ivan Kolofon and Miriam Siordia at the head of the sales team.

Located in the heart of the colony on 5th of December where was the old Colonial cinema, the project has an unbeatable location, a few meters from the stadium and very close to the Playa de los Camarones.

More than 100 people, including clients, friends and real estate colleagues enjoyed the presentation of The Colonial by Claudio Leone and Ariel Grunwald, as well as a Mexican breakfast.

The Colonial will have 27 condos and will begin to be delivered in December 2020.

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Dale sabor a la pared de tu TV con estas ideas de diseño Spice up Your TV Wall With These Design Ideas

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n televisor moderno y elegante, montado en la pared, es el centro de atención en la mayoría de las salas de juegos y salas de estar en el mundo. Pero su nueva pantalla plana no tiene por qué ser el único foco de su habitación. Ya sea que rodee su televisor con imágenes enmarcadas para crear su propia pared-galería, colóquelo en ese exclusivo almacén de ahorro o colóquelo con accesorios, aquí hay algunas formas creativas de convertir su pared de TV en el centro de los comentarios

Construye tu propia galería de arte

Las paredes de galería están de moda, y son una forma fácil y sorprendente de encender la pared de tu televisor. Para un aspecto limpio, pulido, en blanco y negro, pinta alrededor de la pared de la galería y usa marcos blancos para tus fotos.

Use marcos y mates del mismo tamaño para una apariencia más ágil y alinee sus marcos con cuidado.

Alternativamente, puede optar por un aspecto más ecléctico con marcos de di-

ferentes tamaños, colores e incluso formas. ¿Se pregunta cómo crear esa apariencia unida que haga que su grupo de imágenes pase de ser frenético a ser celestial? Mantenga un espacio uniforme entre cada pieza (incluido el televisor, recuerde que su televisor es la pieza central de esta disposición) y mantenga una paleta de colores simple para sus marcos. Si estás usando marcos de diferentes tamaños, apégate al mismo tamaño mate para darle a todo un aspecto unificado. Asombra tus piezas y lanza algunas fotos enmarcadas para dar ese toque de personalidad. No tengas miedo de elegir piezas con mucho color.

Instalar algunos estantes

El hecho de que tenga un televisor colgado en la pared no significa que tenga que estar así.. Puede instalar algunos estantes industriales o incluso accesorios para darle un lugar para colocar su televisor sin pasar por la molestia de colgarlo de la pared. Use los estantes alrededor de su televisor para mostrar fotos enmarcadas y arte, libros atractivos, flores secas o macetas, esCONTINUA PÁGINA 54

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sleek, modern, wall-mounted TV is the center of attention in most American rumpus and family rooms.

But, your brand-new flatscreen doesn’t need to be the only focus of your room. Whether you surround your TV with framed pictures to create your own gallery wall, perch it on that unique thrift-store find or set it off with accessories, here are some creative ways to turn your TV wall into a real conversation piece.

look that takes your cluster of pictures from hectic to heavenly? Maintain even spacing between each piece (including the TV — remember, your TV is the centerpiece of this arrangement), and stick to a simple color palette for your frames. If you’re using differentsized frames, stick to the same matte size to give everything a unified appearance. Stagger your pieces and throw in a few framed photos for that splash of personality. Don’t be afraid to choose pieces with lots of color.

Build Your Own Art Gallery

Install Some Shelves

Gallery walls are all the rage, and they make an easy and striking way to set off your TV wall. Go for a clean, polished, black-and-white look by painting around your gallery wall and using white frames for your pictures. Use the same size frames and mattes for a more streamlined appearance, and line your frames up carefully,.

Alternatively, you could go for a more eclectic look with frames of different sizes, colors and even shapes. Wondering how to create that tied-together

Just because you have a wall-mount TV doesn’t mean you have to mount it on the wall. You can install some industrial shelves or even built-ins to give you a place to put your TV without going through the hassle of hanging it from the wall. Use the shelves around your TV to display framed photos and art, attractive books, dried flowers or potted plants, sculptures and other decorative elements to tie the wall together.

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54 | VERANO-OTOÑO / SUMMER - AUTUMN 2019 | No. 356 culturas y otros elementos decorativos para unir la pared.

Por supuesto, puede montar su televisor en la pared y usar estantes como elemento decorativo a su alrededor. Coloque algunos estantes flotantes o cajas de sombra alrededor del televisor y úselos para exhibir elementos decorativos de colores. Al instalar estantes flotantes, el truco es fingir que son una sola pieza. No tendrías un estante al azar que sobresalga del lado de tu librero o accesorios integrados, y tampoco deberías ver ese tipo de efecto cuando hayas terminado de instalar estantes flotantes. Alinee sus estantes en forma cuadrada o rectangular, o colóquelos de forma asimétrica arriba y al lado del televisor. Si sigue esta ruta, asegúrese de instalar primero el televisor; Ya sea que termine de usar un servicio de montaje de TV profesional o haga el trabajo usted mismo, será más fácil colgar los estantes si el televisor ya está encendido y más fácil de colgar el televisor si los estantes no lo están.

Esconderlo

Uno de los mayores inconvenientes de colgar un televisor en la pared es que no parece muy interesante cuando no lo estás viendo. Puede convertir su televisor en un marco de imagen digital o en una obra de arte, o tal vez desee minimizar el significado de la televisión pa-

ra su hogar ocultando la pantalla detrás de un espejo, una pieza de arte (analógica) enmarcada grande o incluso una cortina. Cuelgue su televisor dentro de la tapa de un cofre o reemplace un viejo armario en un moderno gabinete para televisor. De esa manera, puedes guardar tu televisor cuando no lo estés usando, y cuando vengan tus amigos inconformistas, puedes fingir que ni siquiera tienes uno.

Enmarcalo

Si no quieres convertir tu televisor en un marco de fotos digital, aún puedes exhibirlo como una obra de arte, colgando un marco de fotos real a su alrededor. Un marco de madera puede aportar algo de carácter a la pared de su televisor, y es una excelente manera de combinar su televisor en una pared de la galería. Rompe las pinturas y ponte creativo; pinte el marco de su televisor plateado o dorado o algún otro color que coincida con el esquema de colores de la pared de la galería o la decoración de la habitación.

Los televisores de pantalla plana montados en la pared de hoy pueden ser enormes, pero puede ocultarlos a simple vista combinándolos a la perfección en su decoración. El espacio en la pared alrededor de su televisor es de bienes raíces gratis, no tenga miedo de agregar elementos decorativos para unir su habitación.

floating shelves or shadow boxes around the TV and use them to display colorful decorative items. When installing floating shelves, the trick is to pretend they’re one piece. You wouldn’t have a random shelf jutting out of the side of your bookcase or built-ins, and you shouldn’t see that kind of effect when you’re done installing floating shelves, either. Align your shelves in a square or rectangle shape, or arrange them asymmetrically above and beside the TV. If you go this route, make sure you install the TV first; whether you end up using a professional TV mounting service or doing the job yourself, it’ll be easier to hang the shelves if the TV is already up and easier to hang the TV if the shelves are not.

Hide It

One of the biggest drawbacks of hanging a TV on the wall is that it doesn’t look very interesting when you’re not watching it. You could turn your TV into a digital picture frame or work of art, or maybe you want to downplay the significance of TV to your household by hiding the screen behind a mirror, lar-

ge framed piece of (analog) art or even a curtain. Hang your TV inside the lid of a chest or repurpose an old wardrobe into a trendy TV cabinet. That way, you can put your TV away when you’re not using it — and when your hipster friends come over, you can pretend you don’t even own one.

Frame It

If you don’t want to turn your TV into a digital picture frame, you can still showcase it as a work of art — by hanging an actual picture frame around it.

A wooden frame can bring some character to your TV wall, and it’s a great way to blend your TV into a gallery wall.

Break out the paints and get creative; paint your TV frame silver or gold or some other color that matches your gallery wall or room décor color scheme.

Today’s wall-mounted, flat-screen TVs can be massive, but you can hide them in plain sight by seamlessly blending them into your décor. The space on the wall around your TV is free real estate — don’t be afraid to add decorative elements to tie your room together.

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