看过了number老师温馨的小窝，越月我是羡慕不已啊~什么时候才能拥有一个属于自己的天地呢？呵呵~不是所有的房子都可以被称为"家"的，像豪华的宾馆饭店——设施优良、装饰漂亮，但却不能给人家的感觉。家的感觉可以是由很多东西构成——像爱心、欢笑以及随处可见的记忆等等。所以啊，我就带大家一起去看看家居"升温"法，好让我们的家里显得更加暖烘烘。

gather together
(a) assemble your favorite things around you, whether it's a wicker chair, a favorite needlepoint pillow, or a china collection. and keep a project you might not have time for, in more active months, close at hand. such as the half-finished sweater in this knitting basket.
　　** assemble：集合、放在一起。 active：活跃的、积极的。说一个人很活跃的时候我们可以说：she is very active. 当active用与修饰month时，它所表示的意思其实和"busy"是一样的。

(b) introduce blooms that exude gentle fragrance and conjure memories of summer. pad the floor with an area rug to absorb drafts. and snuggle furniture close together for warmth and conversation.
　　** exude：发散开来。这个词常常含有比喻意义，来看这么一个例句：she is always friendly, simply exudes good nature.（她一向很友善，脾气实在好。）

romance the bedroom
(a) draped over furniture, quilts are ready lap warmers large enough for two snuggle. pattern and color on the walls stimulate the senses in these sluggish days, and quilts will fill the bill while nabbing chills in midair.
　　** snuggle：蜷伏；挨紧。children snuggling up in bed.（蜷伏在床上的小孩）。

(b) nothing is more dreamy than sinking into a plump white bed. create a luxurious nest with layers of linens, especially a seasonally appropriate duvet. a stack of pillows invites gentle repose and the feeling of a getaway at home.
　　**sink:下沉。泰坦尼克号的沉没跟这儿可没有什么关系。因为床褥很软，躺在上面就像是陷到里面一样。

kitchen planning

country 乡村派

successful country kitchens convey the warmth of simpler times. colors range from muted hues to earth tones and bold primaries rustic touches such as exposed beams, pine paneling, and exposed bricks are hallmarks of country style.

　　设计成功的乡村厨房表达出简朴年代的温馨。色彩可用度可从哑色到土色调或是鲜明的主色调。乡村风格的润饰如：暴露在外的房梁、松木嵌板以及裸露的砖块是乡村风格的金字招牌。

traditional 传统派

more formal than country, traditional style gets its look from fine woods and often ornately detailed cabinets. rich, deep colors are used to create a mood of refinement and good taste. traditional styleplays up architectural details.

　　传统型的厨房比乡村风格显得更加正式一些，以上等木材为原料，经常配以装饰华丽、构造复杂的橱柜。常用丰富、深沉的色调营造出一种外观精巧、品味上等的氛围。 传统型的厨房风格强调建筑上的细节特点。

southwestern 西南部风格派

　painstaking craftsmanship using natural materials is key to southwestern style. wood, quarry tile, ceramic tile, and hand-painted fabrics are common elements. earth tones are predominant background colors, often punctuated by vibrant primary-color accessories.

　　对天然材料的精心制作工艺是西南部厨房风格的关键所在。木材、大铺地砖、瓷砖以及手工绘制的织物是常见的装饰成分。底色主要以土色基调为主，经常以明快的原色（红黄蓝三色）装饰品点缀其间。

contemporary 现代派

　contemporary kitchens are spare and simple in design. free of clutter. sleek surfaces are a hallmark of the style. marble, glass, stainless steel are frequent here. background colors often are light and neutral, letting bold-color accessories take center stage. lighting and window treatments tend to be low profile and minimalistic.

　　现代派的厨房设计简易节约。没有混乱的感觉。光滑的表面是现代派厨房的特点。这里最常见的有：大理石、玻璃和不锈钢。背景颜色通常是浅的或是中性的颜色，色泽明亮的装饰品占据了整个布局的中心。 灯光、窗户倾向于低调处理，而且风格简约。