Showing posts with label Interior. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Interior. Show all posts

Monday, October 3, 2011

How To Use Pattern In Interior Decor To Decorate Your Home

If you are looking for new ideas to decorate your home, then consider the use of pattern in your interior decor.

So how do you use pattern, and what kind of effect can it have? Well, in this article, let's have a look at a few ideas on how to use this method of interior decor, and the styles of home that it will suit. The use of pattern is not only suited to country homes. As you'll see, it's much more versatile than this.

Here are 3 top ways to make use pattern in your home:

1. Use patterned wallpaper as a feature in a room.

In the past wallpaper was used mainly in elegant styled homes. But now, wallpaper has made a comeback not only in the classic home but in modern decor as well. There are 3 current trends in wallpaper use in the home.

The first is the use of subtle and elegant wallpaper of a classic or French styled home. These usually use light tones such as beiges, greens, blues and browns, and are featured in a variety of elegant, curved designs. The second is the use of richly colored wallpaper in an elegant home, in the colors of rich reds and browns. And the third trend is the use of a patterned wallpaper with a twist, in modern homes and high-rise New York apartments.

When done tastefully, this can add a real sense of atmosphere and even excitement to a room or home.

2. Use a patterned curtain or window treatment.

Curtains have always been in fashion, and the use of pattern in a curtain is certainly in high demand. The secret here is to use a pattern that will continue to have appeal for a long time.

Some of the most popular styles include Brocade, Damask and Mille-Fleurs with a modern style. What you should consider is the overall color scheme and style of your home. Your curtains should match this. Some patterns are subtle and are represented by 3 or 4 repeating motifs of designs or leaves, while others are bolder and bring will more attention to themselves.

Have a look at some display centers and request a swatch to take home with you as well.

3. Use soft furnishings.

This is perhaps the simplest way to add pattern to any room. The idea here is to use a few featured pieces of soft furnishings to bring color and pattern to any setting.

Items such as cushions, throws and rugs can add pattern and points of interest to a room setting. These can complement the rest of the decor but be a shade lighter or darker to give it some highlighting. Or they can be more contrasting in color if the room needs some stronger highlighting.

The main consideration here is style. The style of the soft furnishing should go well with the rest of the decor. This way, it will belong yet add a contribution of its own.

So there you have it.

You now have the 3 top tips when it comes to the use of pattern in your home decor. As with the use of color, you can transform the feel of a room with pattern. So have a look at homes and display centers which feature various kinds of decor, to find designs that suit your particular setting and that appeal to your own tastes.

Scandalli Accordion

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Georgia Interior Design - traditional elegance and modern

Whether you're a Georgian house to have the time or you want a relaxed and elegant in your modern home, a Georgian-style interior design is maintained, on top of your list.

Georgian design concentrates on simplicity, beauty and proportion. This makes it an excellent choice for any traditional or modern home.

The Georgian interior design is the name of the lifestyle in vogue during the reign of George I to George IV of England. This includes a period1714-1837.

Of course there have been many small changes to the style and design of this long period. The Georgian style gradually became more decorative during the entire period. You should consider this, if your house dates from the two ends of the spectrum of time, or if you need to be historically accurate, for some reason.

You will see strong influences from other eras and styles in the Georgian-style furnishings. The most important influences on Georgian styles were:Neo-classical (Greek and Roman art and architecture), the oriental design, an aristocratic French Rococo and Gothic Revival.

Georgian interior design relies heavily on his distinctive style. The architecture is very decorative rosettes to add stucco, rails and friezes.

Georgia was the wall of 3 parts:

The lower part: It 'was often coated and finished with a guide / chair rail height of 75 cm base(2'6'')

The central part: This was the largest part of the wall, and was the place where the decorative fabrics and wallpaper hung

The top: the top of the wall consists of a guide photos, cornice and frieze.

Georgian moldings are typical of the egg and dart, acanthus leaves, shells, snails, animals and mythological fantasy.

The colors of the walls Georgians were attenuated and quite stupid. Enough with the inheritance of color is a great way to ensure that theon the right tones and colors.

Woodwork was usually painted white or chocolate brown or olive green.

Georgians were quite illuminating dark environments, but it was common to a number of small touches of gold and gold to find the feel a little '.

To choose wallpaper designs and beautiful fabrics. Typical designs of stripes, urns, columns, oriental designs and "toile de Jouy" are.

Georgian Rooms were kept very simple and uncluttered. In order to keep furniture to a minimum. TheFurniture itself was delicate in style, with dark wood arms and 'ball and claw feet, running. All very stylish and elegant.

Georgian Genuine Accessories are very important to help an authentic look. Fortunately, they are still quite abundant in antique and flea markets and even eBay.

A cut is a typical large black silhouette cut-out photos included. You may also have a great craft project for the whole family!

Scandalli Accordion

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Georgian Interior Design - Traditional Or Modern Elegance

Whether you're a Georgian house to have the time or you want a relaxed and elegant in your modern home, a Georgian-style interior design is maintained, on top of your list.

Georgian design concentrates on simplicity, beauty and proportion. This makes it an excellent choice for any traditional or modern home.

The Georgian interior design is the name of the lifestyle in vogue during the reign of George I to George IV of England. This includes a periodfrom 1714 to 1837.

Of course there were many minor changes of style and design through this lengthy period of time. The Georgian style gradually became more decorative throughout the period. So do consider this if your home dates from either end of the time spectrum, or if you need to be historically accurate, for any reason.

You will see strong influences of other periods and design styles in the Georgian interior design style. The main influences on Georgian design styles were: Neo-classical (Greek and Roman art and architecture), the oriental design, an aristocratic French Rococo and Gothic Revival.

Georgian interior design relies heavily on his distinctive style. The architecture is very decorative rosettes to add stucco, rails and friezes.

Georgia was the wall of 3 parts:

The lower part: It 'was often coated and finished with a guide / chair rail height of 75 cm base(2'6'')

The central part: This was the largest part of the wall, and was the place where the decorative fabrics and wallpaper hung

The top: the top of the wall consists of a guide photos, cornice and frieze.

Georgian moldings are typical of the egg and dart, acanthus leaves, shells, snails, animals and mythological fantasy.

The colors of the walls Georgians were attenuated and quite stupid. Enough with the inheritance of color is a great way to ensure that theright tones and colors.

Wood work was usually painted in white, or chocolate brown or olive green.

Georgian rooms were quite dark, but it was usual to find quite a few little touches of gold and gilt to brighten the feel a bit.

For wallpapers and fabrics choose beautiful patterns. Typical designs are stripes, urns, columns, oriental designs and 'Toile de Jouy'.

Georgian rooms were kept very simple and uncluttered. So keep furniture pared down to a minimum. The furniture itself was dainty in style, in dark woods, and with scrolled arms and 'ball and claw' feet. All very refined and elegant.

Genuine Georgian accessories are very important to help you get an authentic look. Luckily they are still quite plentiful in antique and flea markets and even eBay.

A great finishing touch is to include a typical black silhouette cut-out photo. This could be a great craft project for the family to enjoy!

Scandalli Accordion