Classic Home Furniture Styles

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAQb-IQazxgfWMfKhUXcs563SrpKxggsaRQCahHuMRk2Y02Ura1NkjW4S0S9KkIu0i7fKXJvMm794ZNQI7O8Y9vs9SAkb-YI9K0I4omLe2u2HKe0QdNt3XLizrRqDdvMjd-82gV_uWSI/s1600/a10.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAQb-IQazxgfWMfKhUXcs563SrpKxggsaRQCahHuMRk2Y02Ura1NkjW4S0S9KkIu0i7fKXJvMm794ZNQI7O8Y9vs9SAkb-YI9K0I4omLe2u2HKe0QdNt3XLizrRqDdvMjd-82gV_uWSI/s320/a10.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Classic home furniture styles endure the test of time. While trends come and go, the materials, construction, lines and proportion of classic furniture ensures that the styles will retain their popularity. Decorating a home in classic designs gives homes a look of permanency, history, and tradition. Here are several house furniture styles that have become classics in interior design.<br /><br />English Style<br /><br />The English style is a collector's dream-come-true. The look features armoires, curio, and china cabinets to showcase collections, frequently those of glass or china. Wood is the prominent material in homes decorated in the English style, from paneled walls and wood flooring, to wood living room furniture and wood-framed bed canopies. The English style also features upholstered furniture in fine fabrics, often with plaid, paisley, striped or floral patterns.<br /><br />The color palette for the English style includes strong, saturated colors like crimson, forest green and navy blue, as well as a heavy use of gold and golden yellow. Dark wood is favored over lighter woods like pine and oak, and the strong color palette helps balance the deep, rich tones of mahogany, walnut, and cherry. The scale of a large English manor is reflected in a modern use of the style with an oversized mirror, chandelier or floor-to-ceiling window treatment.<br /><br />French Provincial<br /><br />French Provincial furniture is influenced by the ornate style of the French Court of the 1600s and 1700s, as interpreted by the period's less affluent merchants and peasants. The scale, lines and proportions of the home furniture echo those of Louis XIV and Louis XV, but with a decidedly country feel. French Provincial furniture has a handcrafted look, with a heavy use of cane and wicker. White painted furniture also suits the French Provincial style. Strong blues and yellows are popular, as are more muted shades like terra cotta and rose. Home furniture stores may refer to this style as French Country.<br /><br />Romantic Style<br /><br />While the Romantic style does not encompass a particular historical period, due to its enduring charm and appeal, the look has achieved classic status over time. A predominant use of fabric dominates home furnishings in the Romantic style. Textiles can include rich, textured fabrics like brocade, but most often feature lighter fabrics, such as silk, lace and chintz. Painted furniture with smooth, arcing lines are popular choices for the style, as is furniture upholstered in floral patterned fabrics. Pastels comprise the Romantic style's color palette, with white used as a unifying element.<br /><br />Both online home furnishing retailers and home furniture stores offer a variety of classic furniture designs. When shopping for classic home furniture styles, identify the style by its characteristic use of material, textile and line, to ensure that the furniture you buy best reflects the style's signature look.<br /></div>

Classic Home Furniture Styles

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Ideas For Home Decorating Styles

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsoi6hNHdg82gJhd5we4IAJdhPqB-sSbOTSjZKRe9wznqQ0_VcYSVbclX2nxTRjJC51m0VfwxNiYBpBQB_2LhS0og1BLFJG1VqmJYP2y_7Os4cb4PU7OpClikT3yuBaBKrVYZcV2hdC5E/s1600/a9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsoi6hNHdg82gJhd5we4IAJdhPqB-sSbOTSjZKRe9wznqQ0_VcYSVbclX2nxTRjJC51m0VfwxNiYBpBQB_2LhS0og1BLFJG1VqmJYP2y_7Os4cb4PU7OpClikT3yuBaBKrVYZcV2hdC5E/s320/a9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There are many home decorating styles that people adopt. Much of it is determined by personal preference, but some of it is adopted because people want to sell their property. Some home decorating is completely modern with plain wood or laminate flooring throughout and perhaps a fully tiled bathroom and of course a fully fitted kitchen. This decorating style is often adopted by, or appeals to the young professional who wants their home to be functional yet stylish.<br /><br />Some people's home decorating styles tend towards the country cottage with lots of chintzy curtains and big soft cushions. Large kitchens are a favorite for this style because people can eat in a warm, bright room that is hung with pots and brightened by plants. Many people long to come home to a warm and welcoming kitchen and a comfortable sitting room, they are more interested in comfort than style. This type of home decorating style usually suits a family who want their home to fit around their lifestyle and accommodate their hobbies and projects.<br /><br />Home decorating styles may vary, depending on what kind of life you lead and where you live. In some areas there is a tendency for residents to adopt similar styles of decoration rather than having an eclectic mix.<br /><br />There are plenty of television programs around that show you how to decorate your home with style - a lot depends on whether your idea of style is the same as the designer's idea of style. Mirrors and plush fabrics seem to be a prominent feature of this style of home decoration. Feature walls are also a must. With this style three walls may be painted and a fourth wall is made into a feature with some (usually expensive) wallpaper that tones with the paint.<br /><br />You can still see home decorating styles that hark back to the days of hippies and often mean that the home owner has an artistic turn. Here you will see tiffany lamps, floor cushions and bright colors. Homes decorated in this way can have a warm and welcoming feel or they can be over bright with furniture, fittings and carpets all screaming for the visitor's attention.<br /><br />Home decorating styles are largely a result of people's vision of the type of life they would like to live. Some like a neutral background where they can add possessions and brighten the style with accessories. Still others like a home to be bright and bustling and their decorating style will reflect this. Whatever you choose in home decorating styles, you should make sure that it is something you will be happy to live with for an extended period of time.<br /><br /></div>

Ideas For Home Decorating Styles

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Design Styles For Living Rooms

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVuPVg6AS1COIY34EojVKSFyYl5boo1CHET2xq5EhscXNNgKcDyVtYKupkt0qm0yeAXV6DnkRKlpT9lezekEsd9sXi9tRiaiY1Ms63qfPyjZfZEgFe1x8WtB_N8Ih53GOrMh099QGuSE/s1600/a7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVuPVg6AS1COIY34EojVKSFyYl5boo1CHET2xq5EhscXNNgKcDyVtYKupkt0qm0yeAXV6DnkRKlpT9lezekEsd9sXi9tRiaiY1Ms63qfPyjZfZEgFe1x8WtB_N8Ih53GOrMh099QGuSE/s320/a7.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There are dozens of different design styles to choose from when decorating your living room. One thing to remember when decorating your living area is that you have to be comfortable in the room and like the style since you will most likely be spending a lot of your time in the room. Here are different design styles for living rooms to consider for your home.<br /><br />Contemporary Design Style<br /><br />A contemporary style for a living room has very neutral colors and elements with a few pops of color and design here and there. For example, you may have a dark grey sleek couch and then have two purple throw pillows on it. The lines of the room should be soft and rounded and the room should be very minimalistic. Some people who go with a contemporary design for the living room keep the colors monochromatic and then may just have a splash of white to break up the color.<br /><br />Cottage Design Style<br /><br />A cottage design style for the living room has plenty of color with graceful patterns and lines. When you think of cottage style you may picture floral and pastel plaids for patterns. A cottage style living room should look comfortable and inviting. Comfortable and plush furniture with puffy pillows is a great look for this style of the room. Incorporate such colors as cream, pink, light green, and light blue into your décor.<br /><br />Romantic Design Style<br /><br />If you want more of a formal style living room you choose a romantic décor for the room. A romantic styled living area is decorated in light and airy fabrics. Expect to have a lot of white, cream, silver, and other pastel colors used in the décor. Touches of floral add a great twist to a romantic style living room. A lightly colored area rug or a few decorative pillows are enough pattern to add some more interest to the room. The furniture should be delicate and light and not overbearing.<br /><br />Eclectic Design Style<br /><br />If you are having a hard time choosing just one design style for your living area then go ahead and choose a few different ones that are your favorites. An eclectic style incorporates several different design styles into one room. For example you may have furniture that looks like it could be from a cottage style room but then your walls appear to be more modern. There are certain ways that you should pull the look together though. Choose common colors, textures or patterns to make the room look more cohesive.<br /><br />Whatever design style you choose for your living room you should make sure that it matches what you want from the room. If you are looking for a more formal room than a romantic design may be for you. If you want something more casual then try a cottage styled room. Remember to choose a design style that you can live with and won't have to change after a few months.<br /><br /></div>

Design Styles For Living Rooms

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Defining Your Design Style

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCGoB5FNVv3BLd0Ds2ksn6O7veikXAEZTJ3H5iqxqyua6U0J2P3N99Fg7Ocpbt-dqVsP2eeeSK6K_bSg7NCTOeL3An-wd4_n24EsbYjXRdwhWNvY2anwq8mN3s6kWqP4WB_7OZpwt7tsc/s1600/a6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCGoB5FNVv3BLd0Ds2ksn6O7veikXAEZTJ3H5iqxqyua6U0J2P3N99Fg7Ocpbt-dqVsP2eeeSK6K_bSg7NCTOeL3An-wd4_n24EsbYjXRdwhWNvY2anwq8mN3s6kWqP4WB_7OZpwt7tsc/s320/a6.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Are trying to decide what design style you like? Are you having a hard time figuring what style your home is and what needs to go into it? You know what you like, you just do not know how to define that style. All of this is normal. You do not need to stress out.<br /><br />If you know the things that you like, go from there. If you are designing your home your self or working with an interior designer, you know what you like and what you do not like.<br /><br />A style is about the person in the home, not a bunch of stuff in the home. Let your taste design the home. You will start to select like things and they will fit together. If one piece is not exactly from that design style, do not stress out. All style can fit in others. You want a home that is comfortable and one that you love to be in. Do not select a piece of furniture or accessory just because someone told you it belongs to your design style. You will always dislike it when you walk into the room.<br /><br />If you are working with a designer or other professional, let them fully understand what you like. They can then fill you home with colors and furnishings to make your room/home a wonderful place that you will love spending time in. It will make the whole experience a good thing. No one wants to spend the time and money on a project and be unhappy with the end results.<br /></div>

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Important Home Design Ideas for Your Home

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-Nsc4p9QkSuFEqUSNXcUrR5prurKv3Vpc97FJHQcpcx_UlpDDiDngZeLk4Mid1nh-AqG68DdI7fnCtJqsgPOwHiVzO6EPwmG9snzohf5Qs0Qj5wNyto04NJpp223mvWs23zaqRIQgv4/s1600/a4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-Nsc4p9QkSuFEqUSNXcUrR5prurKv3Vpc97FJHQcpcx_UlpDDiDngZeLk4Mid1nh-AqG68DdI7fnCtJqsgPOwHiVzO6EPwmG9snzohf5Qs0Qj5wNyto04NJpp223mvWs23zaqRIQgv4/s320/a4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Home design ideas can inspire you and guide you in updating your home or living space if it is outdated. There are countless ideas that can help you transform the overall look of your home. When you have the right ideas, you can create a unique space with an outstanding style.<br /><br />You can also use different colors, patterns and width of stripes to maintain a dynamic and balanced look of the décor in your home. For instance, if you want to create a sense of increased height in your home, you can use vertical stripes to create a balanced proportion of the spaces with the high ceilings.<br /><br />You can also try to rearrange the furniture in your home. Your living space can look boring just because of the arrangements of your furniture. Proper furniture arrangement is one of the best home interior design ideas. Therefore, take time to rearrange the existing furniture in your home instead of purchasing new one.<br /><br />When purchasing new fixtures in your home, be keen on your choice of colors. One of the major home décor ideas is being conservatively bold. You can avoid choosing trend-driven or seasonal colors and instead, think about textures and colors that you can live with for long without feeling bored. You can use throws and pillows to add prints and boldness to neutral colors. The good thing about this is that it allows you to change and refresh the look and style of your home any time you feel like.<br /><br />You should also consider signature touches. Instead of painting the entire room, you can choose soft furnishings or smaller objects and make them your signature or artistic pieces in your home. For instance, pepper shakers and decadent salt on display in your kitchen can make all the difference in the look of your home. There are also artistic pieces that will work well with different modern home ideas from which you can choose what to have in your home.<br /><br />It is also important that you embrace your own style. You are decorating your own home and therefore your decorations should reflect your personality and style. Make sure that the decorations that you put in your home impresses you so that you can enjoy living in your home. Take your time to know what exactly you like and what to have in your home. Consider your preferences and tastes when coming up with home decorating ideas.<br /></div>

Important Home Design Ideas for Your Home

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Eliminate Interior Home Disasters

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMGquI7sf3YltTttY3KVTs-f_-cWyZhkiW57mg6fN137nNG_F8bXesrl9SAx7uGbZsNNrjubyqvbbgRpqWipQAEzFfnD7qH8TJk82AKG6FyYUEvGv33cQO3idM4nqRibQznYYN6O_ONW8/s1600/a5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMGquI7sf3YltTttY3KVTs-f_-cWyZhkiW57mg6fN137nNG_F8bXesrl9SAx7uGbZsNNrjubyqvbbgRpqWipQAEzFfnD7qH8TJk82AKG6FyYUEvGv33cQO3idM4nqRibQznYYN6O_ONW8/s320/a5.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Hello and welcome to my design thoughts.<br /><br />With thousands of websites, articles, newsletters and blogs on interior design, is it any wonder home design is confusing? As an artist and designer, it never ceases to amaze me the amount of fabulous information available for the curious and motivated homeowner. And Free to boot!<br /><br />Keeping it simple is a little more difficult. I have visited many "designers" client homes, just to see the designers particular brand or style stamped all over the place. How do we keep our homes in the realm of our own personalities?<br /><br />When you are searching for a design and or designer, first look at their product. Talk to past clients. Visualize the designers work in your private space. Does it work? Or could you have done a better job on your own and a whole lot less expensive?<br /><br />I have designed many different styles. Each as individual as the client themselves. How is this done? First, you have to do the homework. A client whom states: Do whatever you like, I trust you and I will be back from Bermuda in six weeks" might be a client I may choose to steer clear of.<br /><br />I will not brand my personal style on a clients home. Your home should and must reflect your personality and uniqueness. With excitement and motivation, create something totally yours, you can learn how to build a truly stunning environment all your own.<br /><br />Magazines, websites other design information can be your very best friend. You have done it before, I just can see both of us searching magazines, ripping out the cool stuff and making piles...This is your start to discovering your personal style.<br /><br />Build a book on these pictures. Study each picture. Circle the idea or picture which caught your eye. Put you piles of pictures in categories. i.e. living, bath, family, kitchen. Then go back and cull out the pictures which may not be as appealing. Only keep the very best. You will eventually discover what you love, whether in color, shape, size or style name. My personal style is called European Recycled...No joke.<br /><br />Keep your first trial and run simple. Paint is the least expensive re-do and has an amazing impact. A fresh coat of paint is magic. Interior design can be a simple act of re-arranging or de-cluttering.<br /><br /><br /></div>

Eliminate Interior Home Disasters

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The Victorian Interior Design Style

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxCBQWbq4BwwDal-25ZqVi_wUWfG16cq3nAijQfy8y3l_XoTIkC1FrYmNHlW01cI4vBZkm8433zayXF8r6Nr62NCSCFj7ijdvhQh9Bu2grVD2iEEXzZmourqJpeDBR8nZc3QvnQhWIks/s1600/a3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxCBQWbq4BwwDal-25ZqVi_wUWfG16cq3nAijQfy8y3l_XoTIkC1FrYmNHlW01cI4vBZkm8433zayXF8r6Nr62NCSCFj7ijdvhQh9Bu2grVD2iEEXzZmourqJpeDBR8nZc3QvnQhWIks/s320/a3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> One of the most attractive and popular interior design styles is the Victorian style. This style, which has its roots in the Victorian Era, can be easily created in a home, without the need to hire an interior designer.<br /><br />It is quite common for people to try to create a Victorian look in their homes without actually knowing what its characteristics are. It is impossible to create a Victorian interior design without knowing what its various elements are.<br /><br />Two words come to mind when trying to describe the Victorian interior design style: beauty and abundance. During the Victorian era, when people got more access to goods at lower cost, they had a lot of design materials to work with. This is why the Victorian style uses a lot of decorative items. However it is important not to overdue this. Giving a feeling of abundance while avoiding clutter is the key to a successful Victorian look.<br /><br />Some of the main things you should try to achieve with the Victorian interior decorating style are:<br /><br />o If your room has a fireplace, use ornate brackets and use a white marble mantel if you can afford it.<br />o Stain your windows with stain glass colors. This is a cheap way to achieve the stain glass windows-look popular during the Victorian period.<br />o Use dark shades and use the richest colors for the most important rooms.<br />o Use lots of wallpaper with floral and fruit designs.<br />o Upholster your furniture.<br /><br />These are just some of the things you can do to create a Victorian style design for your rooms. Try looking at some pictures online or in books to get a more detailed look at this style.<br /><br /><br /></div>

The Victorian Interior Design Style

One of the most attractive and popular interior design styles is the Victorian style. This style, which has its roots in the Victorian Er...

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