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How to decorate my room in French country style?
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 11:45 in Home Furnishings | viewed 149 views times | 2 Comments
• In terms of design, a French country room is typically an airy, open space, including open shelves, beamed ceilings and tall doors and windows, maximizing light. Floors are stone, tile or polished hardwood, covered only by simple throw... (Continue reading)
What is French country style?
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 11:41 in Home Furnishings | viewed 64 views times | 0 Comments
This rustic style is based on the look of country homes in the south of France, particularly in the region of Provence. Over the centuries, people there used local stone and clay for walls and floors, so backdrop colors... (Continue reading)
How to decorate my room in Mexican style?
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 11:40 in Home Furnishings | viewed 71 views times | 1 Comment
• Choose a bedstead that’s an elegant antique or is in an antique style-carved wood or a simpler wrought-iron style. Or use a plain mattress with a wall-mounted, architectural salvage headboard such as a mantelpiece or an intricate section... (Continue reading)
What is Mexican style?
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 11:39 in Home Furnishings | viewed 46 views times | 0 Comments
Mexican country style embraces the well-made, hard-wearing furnishings and artifacts that are popular in the Southwestern United States as well as south of the border. Mesquite, sabino (Mexican cypress), cedar or heart pine are commonly used by Mexican woodworkers... (Continue reading)
How to decorate my room in minimalist style?
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 11:37 in Home Furnishings | viewed 76 views times | 0 Comments
• Choose a simple bed – a pencil-post, plain wrought-iron or steel style. • Select plain chests of drawers and dressers, too. Simple styling – without fancy carving and ornate drawer pulls – works best for this style. •... (Continue reading)
What is minimalist style?
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 11:35 in Home Furnishings | viewed 58 views times | 1 Comment
Minimalism is exactly what it sounds like-minimal items or patterns showing in the decor. Furnishings will be spare and spaced widely apart in the minimalist room. The furniture’s lines will usually be simple, perhaps Parsons-table styling or classic pieces... (Continue reading)
How to decorate my room in Moroccan style?
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 11:34 in Home Furnishings | viewed 102 views times | 0 Comments
• Look for the vibrant colors red, green and blue found in the sea of the area and also gold, yellow,and silver from the surrounding desert. • Create a tropical atmosphere by bringing the outside indoors by using exotic... (Continue reading)
How to decorate my room in Paris cafe’s style?
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 11:33 in Home Furnishings | viewed 291 views times | 0 Comments
• Plants-climbing ivy, terracotta pots, geraniums spilling over the side of a planter and topiary’s. • Bistro Table & Chairs – either black or white iron or wooden to seat 2-4 people. • Art-Chalkboards with French (words) menu items.... (Continue reading)
What elements should I overlooked in the overall custom home furnishing?
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 11:28 in Home Furnishings | viewed 48 views times | 0 Comments
There are four elements: color, texture, balance and proportion. Color is an important factor when deciding on custom home furnishing. It sets the tone of the room and provides a background against which you can play your furniture and... (Continue reading)
How to decorate my room in southwestern style?
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 11:28 in Home Furnishings | viewed 58 views times | 0 Comments
• Native American Indian accents • Organic materials, iron, adobe, wood and smooth rocks • Brightly-colored patterned fabrics inter mixed with natural colors • Oversized furniture, log pole ladders and adobe fireplaces • Colors that are seen in the... (Continue reading)