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Friday, January 25th, 2019
Uttermost Living Room Wynter Satin Armless Chair
Elegance isn’t always found in common places. This is an element that’s achieved only when you’re willing to follow a mathematical formula. Though often misconstrued, it has nothing to do with designer labels or conspicuous styles. This is a quality that is elusive.
Elegance can never be bought but it is that something that a lot of people would want in their lives. Are you willing to explore what elegance means in interior design?
Elegance Is Unembellished
Elegance is even seen to be restrained. This is not a style that you can easily turn on or off. This means seeing the good or beauty in the simplest things. It also means the barest yet still beautiful or that one special piece instead of a group of nondescript ones.
Elegance in interior design is somewhat like elegance seen in fashion. It is the refusal to create ornate designs on an already beautiful yet simple piece. Most of the time, elegance goes well with minimalism but these two terms must not be interchanged.
Minimalism is restricted but it is deliberately scarce. Elegance, on the other hand, can still be generous but it looks simple and beautiful at the same time. So, a living room, even when minimally furnished, can still look quite elegant. Without clutter, this can be an inviting and calm setup.
Add comfort and warm colors and textures for maximum effect.
Elegance Is Classic
Elegance will always be considered timeless, it is not trendy, therefore, it won’t come fast and then just as quickly go. Greenery will never go out of style so it can be a huge part of an elegant home.
Veer away from trends if you want to be seen as elegant. But if you’re still aching to be fashionably correct in a contemporary setting, then you can always keep the hottest elements to keep the space fresh looking.
This is still considered elegant.
Elegance Is Detailed
Elegance will always be true to details, after all, the smallest details are the ones that have the power to pull a style together. The details comprise the overall design so be careful with those.
Any dull room can be easily made elegant with just a vase of fresh flowers. But don’t go rushin’ and stuffing the vase with any flower that you can find. Remember the laws of Ikebana or the art of flower arrangement and you’ll be able to create the most stunning floral art.
Elegance Is Sure
Elegance will always be confident. It is never uncertain about its presentation of design elements. You have to be able to find your style even before you begin to stylize your home. This is something that you can do when you know what elements to experiment with or observe.
The design market offers a bazillion options so you have to be confident in choosing the elements that will go into your design. And should you make a mistake, you should be ready to learn from it.
Elegance Is Not Necessarily Pricey
A lot of people often mistake elegance for expensive style. Well, it could be but it can also go the other way.
Elegance doesn’t ask for limitless resources. It knows how to practice restraint in a sea of design elements.
Elegance Is Kempt
Elegance can never co-exist with clutter. The unkempt place will not be able to highlight the beauty of gorgeous pieces.
Elegance Is Also Fun
While elegance requires cleanliness, it is not humorless or perpetually formal. It can leave a lot of room for self-expression as well as frivolity. Imagine combining a timeless fireplace complete with parquet flooring with a unique, red area rug.
It’s a sublime elegant pairing.
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Friday, May 13th, 2016
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Rhapsody King Panel Bed offers curvaceous lines that spell elegance and romance.
It wouldn’t hurt to have a little romance in your life, would it? Romance doesn’t come often to some people, meaning, you have to work hard to get a slice of it. Adding a little love and sensuality into your home is as easy as following these guidelines –
Candle-Lit Atmosphere
Candles are the cornerstones of all romantic ambiences. Don’t just get any kind of candle, though. Settling for paraffin candles is like saying yes to pollution. These are made from sludge found at the bottom of barrel oils and are hazardous when inhaled.
For a more environmentally-sound romantic lighting, go for beeswax or soy candles. Light some scented candles if you want to stimulate your senses.
Say no to glaring lights that will only detract the romantic atmosphere. A dimmed, soft light is the way to go. There should be zero fluorescent lighting at this point. You could be the most energy-conscious person on the planet but it’s time to forget about LED lighting during this time.
Bring out those warm, incandescent lights. These are just as good as candles in stimulating romantic feelings.
There is really no point in arguing about the inspiration that candles evoke. Their warm glow can create flattery and a heightened level of intimacy.
If you want to splurge, there are many other ways of romantically lighting your home. Invest in a crystal chandelier to extend the romantic feel of the home for many, many years to come.
Sometimes, you don’t have to spend much. You can also place light behind a potted plant and you can already change the aura inside the living room.
Find Moroccan lanterns to add mystery in a corner. Their subtle glow will surely invoke passionate feelings.
Roses Are Red
Don’t forget roses when trying to achieve a romantic setting. The colors of roses could mean a lot of things – one could mean friendship, another purity, etc. Don’t get confused with these different meanings. Only red roses mean love so choose this color when wanting to achieve a romantic setting.
Add a crystal vase with a little water for your bouquet of red roses. This should effortlessly provide the romance that any home needs. Place a drop of lemon into the water in the vase so that the roses remain fresh longer.
Soft Music
What would a good movie be without proper music to excite your senses? This is also true when you’re trying to set up a romantic home (or just the bedroom). Keep the music low and soft as you would only want to have a background that won’t irritate or distract.
Of course, you also wouldn’t want your special someone to go dancing to the beat of the music when all you want to do is snuggle.
Words are unnecessary, just let the music flow. There is no need for those forced conversations.
Glamorize the Dining Room
A huge part of any romantic home date is having dinner. This indoor event should highlight only the luxurious furniture, accessories, food and wine.
Forget about paper products for now. Bring out the nice china and silverware as well as the cloth napkins. These can add an elegant touch to your planned romantic setup. Cap the dinner with a bottle of champagne and chocolates and you’re a runaway winner in the romantic department.
Once again, no romantic dinner is complete without the candles, vase of roses and soft music. Add these to your elegant dining furniture and chinaware to complete your romantic getaway project.
Remember these two words and you should be fine – soft and sensuous.
Wesley Allen Dining Room Table DT204H40: Most of the time, romance is all about being intimate. What could be more intimate than sharing a glass of champagne on this petite dining set?
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