Home Decor Trends - Add Fun & Color to Your Rooms

Posted by admin on December 29th, 2008 filed in HomeDecor

Today’s fashion-savvy observers are keenly aware that the “retro” look is everywhere: it’s in our cars, our clothing as well as in our furniture. Encouraging this trend in home decor are the popular home makeover television shows that have emphasized adventurous notions in home decorating. Retro chic’s bold colors and contemporary forms add fresh cheerfulness and whimsy to home interiors. The design makes adults nostalgic for childhood and the colors are reminiscent of a box of crayons.

If you aren’t sure about using bright colors - say on your walls - select neutral colors for the walls and then add punches of colors with the decorative accents in the room. Always keep in mind your family’s lifestyle and uses for the room when decorating. Decorative home accents should be complementary and fun - and durable, if there are small children in the home.

Since the emphasis is placed on cultivating “personal style” these days, try coordinating your colorful items with other decorating styles, such as Asian, Mission, or even more traditional Queen Anne-inspired styles. There are different styles, just as there are different personalities. You may enjoy a Traditional style, with classic, timeless furniture. Or perhaps Contemporary is more your style, with it’s clean, sleek lines. Romantic styles include lots of fresh flowers, soft fabrics and graceful lines. You may enjoy a Serene style of creamy neutrals, green plants and the uncluttered look. Whatever your style, you can still use today’s bright punches of color, even in moderation.

Diane Ashe has worked many years in the field of decorating and art. Bringing her talent and experience together in a new, online retail home furnishings store has allowed her the freedom to choose items that will accent any home and help others with their decorating. She has also included interesting and unusual personal gift items for customers to choose from, as well as garden accessories. You can receive more information about decorating and design at the
Home Decorating Designs and Home Accent web site.

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Home Decor and Home Accents on a Budget

Posted by admin on November 16th, 2008 filed in HomeDecor

It’s the accent pieces, the finishing touches, the small but significant items that give a home personality. When you’re decorating a new home from scratch, these things are often overlooked in favor of the major decisions about flooring, wall coverings and large furniture such as beds and sofas.

These little decorative items are what make a room comfortable and welcoming. Toss one or two beaded pillows on your bed or couch, and see how inviting it becomes. Brighten up your kitchen with some ceramic gourmet pigs on the counters, and it will become the place where everyone gathers. Envelop your living room in the grace of candlelight and watch everyone relax in its glow. You don’t have to spend an enormous amount of money to create an inviting atomosphere.

Use Greenery to Give your Room Life
Plants and flowers are among the best ways to make a room hospitable. Use a wide variety of planters, urns and plant stands to suit your decorating scheme that are made from alabastrite, which is an inexpensive material. Select your plants and containers to complement the room, not clash with it. Bright colors are excellent for the kitchen, but pastels might be more restful in the bedroom.

Don’t forget about the outdoor areas as a lead to your interior decorating. Matching lions statues at the end of the driveway give a regal touch to your entrance. Or you may prefer something more whimsical, such as loving frogs on a bench sculpture, to liven up your patio or door entrance. For a romantic atmosphere, choose a Victorian style cherub, or hang candle lanterns in the branches of nearby trees. Inside and out, let your home reflect your own gracious welcome.

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