Unique Home Decorating Ideas for the Interior Designer in you. We offer bedroom, bath, kitchen, dining, office, and garden decor and furniture. Styles include vintage, shabby chic, and contemporary.
Breckenridge Single Vanity
This gorgeously crafted hardwood bathroom vanity features an undermounted porcelain bowl with thick granite counter, customer crafted draws with burnished hardware. Measures 39″LX 25″D X 37″H.
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For more information about the Breckenridge Single Vanity or other bathroom accents go to Bathroom Decor.
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This lovely set of decorative table lamps with their charming pineapple base will make a beautiful addition to your coffee table. The Pineapple table lamps are made of polyresin with a Leilani stone finish.
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Richly rendered in royal blues, jade greens and a subtle glimmer of gold, this classical floral vase is a breathtaking centerpiece. A lovely homage to the timeless beauty of Asian imperial artworks! Decorative purposes only. Ceramic. Measures 7″ diameter x 13″ high.
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While some home decor projects require the use of professionals, there are others that you can do yourself, helping you save money while getting the job done right. You do not necessarily need experience to undertake any DIY home decor project. As you need to do is spend some time on researching the techniques that go into that specific project as well as the materials you will need to complete the task. DIY home decor is truly a labor of love.
Reupholstering your furniture is one of these home decor projects you can do for yourself, to your exact specifications. You will need to start with plenty of fabric and a sewing machine and most importantly, the dedication to see the job all the way through.
Starting with the pieces of furniture you wish to reupholster, you want to start with an idea of the home decor style you are going for. Do you wish to create an earthy look to the home or are you looking for a more contemporary look that offers new-age flair? There are several colors and patterns of fabric you can choose from, the choice based on the overall style of the home or the specific room. If you are not sure of what will look best, you can always get sample swatches of fabric to bring home and compare to the decor within the room or the current theme of the room. This can prevent a large purchase of worthless fabric.
The actual fabric you choose to reupholster your furniture should complement your living space, adding to the current home decor while providing a refined and fresh look. You don’t want to get something that will look gaudy or something that is going to clash with the rest of your home. If you spend some time ensuring that all the criteria are met, you can then be certain to achieve the style you are aiming for.
There are several different things you must take into account when reupholstering your furniture. Besides the home decor style you are seeking out, you also want to consider the durability of the fabric you choose, as well as the life of the style or pattern. You don’t want something that is going to look tacky in a year or two; you want to choose something that will remain timeless, adding style and flair to the home throughout time. You also want to consider the ability of the upholstery to stay clean and fresh. If that piece of furniture happens to be a popular one, especially amongst the kids, it is best to choose darker colored fabric or printed fabric.
While it is certainly cheaper to re-upholster your furniture rather than replace it, taking into consideration the use of the furniture and the style of the home will make it all look coordinated and well worth the effort. Don’t forget to spend some time mastering the technique of reupholstering so that you achieve the perfect fit. You don’t want to go through all the trouble of buying the fabric and sewing it only to find in the end that it is too tight or too loose.
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The Pacific Northwest region which covers the states of Oregon, Washington, British Columbia (Canada) and the southern part of Alaska, produces some excellent Native American Indian art in the form of wood carvings. This is not surprising since the Pacific Northwest is abundant with forests which have provided the wood as raw material for the region’s Native American Indian art. The wood is sometimes painted in striking colors or just stained with natural looking browns. Either way, such pieces fit in perfectly in rooms with earthy color tones. I have seen walls of living rooms, bedrooms, office den rooms, hallways and even bathrooms enhanced with Pacific Northwest Indian art in the form of both prints and wood plaque carvings. The Pacific Northwest Native American artists also make some of the most striking aboriginal masks in the world which are also suitable for hanging on walls.
Native American Indian art as home decor helps bring in an atmosphere of nature in the overall interior decorating of a room. This is because of their natural colors and also their subject matters which tend to be animals such as eagles, bears, thunder birds, killer whales and salmons. Pacific Northwest Native art in particular gives homes in that region a local flavor. Many homes in this part of North America have this type of artwork as part of interior decorating. This style of Native American Indian art is still relatively unknown to many parts of North America and the rest of the world so for homes outside of the Pacific Northwest region, a nice wood carving can be seen as exotic treasure brought back from a homeowner’s travels. Check out some examples of Pacific Northwest Indian art either in a gallery or online and imagine how a piece or two can be part of your home’s interior decorating.
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A person’s bedroom, if painted in red and decorated with satin sheets indicates a very different type of personality that most people will never see. As any good decor expert can tell you, it’s essential to keep a fine line between public and private parts of the home. Even when you are entertaining guests at a party, you will not want to allow them access to all parts of the home, and will want to keep parts of it separate and private.
The most luxury is usually given to bedrooms, since their intimate nature means they are the area where people want to spend the most amount of money to make sure that they look as nice as possible. Many people spend a lot of time trying to decide on a floor decor for their home, and the simple truth of the matter is that this type of decision will vary, based on how many people travel your floor. However, regardless of what type of floor you pick, the color and quality will give others definite clues to your personality. Carpets, particularly those that are for the bedroom, look and feel nice in wool, though if you are putting flooring in a hallway or otherwise well traveled area, you are better off choosing something like a hard wearing laminate.
Accessories are a very important part of decor, and they are wonderful ways to express your true personality. The right – or wrong- lighting in a home can make a huge difference in how the home is viewed by other people. A tool that you might want to use is the spotlight, which can either be used to give a nice warm glow, or light areas that truly need it. These tips are easy to apply to the majority of your home.
Spotlights and single light fittings are a great way to showcase specific items you want visitors to focus on. If on the other hand you are minimalist, you may prefer the experience of general mood lighting instead. Many individuals do not realize how much the types of style and highlight decor of their home say about them.
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Antiqued and worn looking furnishings are excellent for decorating in the shabby chic style. Your furniture doesn’t actually need to be antique, and you can achieve the look yourself fairly easily. Coffee and end tables can be painted with white or pastel colors, then lightly sanded to give a distressed look to the furniture. Sand edges more heavily so that they look worn.
Some of the accessories used in shabby chic home decor are chandeliers, candle holders, magazine racks and mirrors. These also have the distressed finish, weather wood, wrought iron or metal. These pieces are very elegant looking and add warmth to the room. A delicately patterned pastel vase filled with flowers adds a wonderful touch to this feminine style.
Fabrics to use when decorating with shabby chic can be just about anything, as long as it is light and airy. For your sofa, checked patterns, solids and florals work equally well, just make sure to keep the colors in the range of white to pastel. Nubby cream colored throw pillows are a beautiful addition, and lace fabrics are also nice. Window treatments should be light colored using pastel sheers or delicate florals keep the light and airy feeling intact.
Plant stands are another accessory that will add elegance to your decor. There are many distressed finished metal plant stands available, from small to large. A few well placed pots of overflowing greenery is absolutely gorgeous when used in shabby chic decor.
As you can see, the options are endless when it comes to decorating your home in shabby chic. This style is perfect for budget minded people who also want a beautiful, charming place to call their own. Start digging around in your basement or attic, put your mind to work gathering ideas and you will soon be on your way to a home you’re proud to show off to visitors and guests!
Posted in Shabby Chic Decor.
Scroll Base Ottoman
Add this dramatic ottoman to your family room for that extra touch. The Scroll Bass Ottoman has a red cushion on an antique black and gold iron base. The ottoman measures 20″x15″x18″H.
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These two styles take different approaches to a vintage look. First is Shabby Chic, which most everyone is familiar with. Shabby Chic is similar to cottage style decor and is known for white, distressed painted furniture, soft floral colors in pale shades of pink, blue and green, vintage accessories and comfortable, slip-covered furniture.
You’ll probably find fresh cut flowers, antique lace tablecloths, scented candles and crystals hanging from the antique chandelier. Shabby Chic decor includes a mix and match of fabrics such as stripes, florals and checks, tea stained fabrics and flea market finds. All in all, you will be comfortable and at home with Shabby Chic if you enjoy a soft, floral, feminine style of decor.
Perhaps you enjoy some vintage decor but are looking for a more refined look with a contemporary flair. Your lifestyle decor choice might be Simple Urban.
Simple Urban decor is a combination of vintage and contemporary with natural fabrics, medium to dark toned woods, rich neutral colors and decor accents of iron and glass. And, the result is an uncluttered and spacious look. Antique pieces with clean lines (no Victorian here) and flea market finds are integrated into the decor as a counterpoint to the sleek urban style. Unique accent pieces, vintage or new, take the spotlight in this decorating style.
You’ll find a color palette comprised of shades of tan, gold, cream, brown and black, with bold accent colors to give drama and excitement to the area. As you decorate your space, you might find some great upholstery at a flea market or consignment shop, or purchase new. It doesn’t matter as long as you maintain the overall clean look and love the piece. The same applies to lighting, as you may install some track lighting in one area and find a great antique lamp for another.
What other design elements are found in Simple Urban decor? You’ll find wood or tile floors with area rugs, with the rugs comprised of a natural weave such as sisal, or you could take a different path and create a bold look with a very colorful rug. Case goods, whether they are new, vintage or flea market finds, will be a medium to dark wood tone. There may also be metal or glass accents. Creating a unique look with unmatched pieces will enhance your Simple Urban decor, so use your creativity to find some great end tables, bookcases, dining sets and the like. Window treatments can be a simple as a window shade for privacy with fabric side panels hung on iron rods. You may opt for wood blinds, shutters, verticals, or nothing at all to cover the windows. Use fabric sparingly, as you don’t want a treatment that is over dressed.
The final touches are what pulls everything together in your Simple Urban home. Accessories can be big, bold and colorful, vintage, reproduction or contemporary. As with your other selections, if you find a piece that you love, then use it. Be mindful of how much you put into your space and always avoid the cluttered, messy look. Each piece should have it’s own presence.
So where do you fall in these contrasting styles? If you love the soft, whitewashed, floral vintage look, Shabby Chic is right up your alley. For those who prefer a subtle vintage decor with contemporary flair, Simple Urban may reflect your taste. Whatever you choose, enjoy decorating your home and creating your unique abode.
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