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Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Hooker Furniture Living Room Chest is beautifully earthy.
Earth has its beautiful, signature colors to offer depending on what season the place is on. Fall, for instance, offers browns, golds, oranges, and reds, even yellows. Just find out which one of these colors define your personality and which one can lend a cue to your next interior design project in your home.
Fall’s color palette is always nature-inspired. Just take a look at the turning leaves or the rust-colored skies. These hues bring in warmth even when the weather is actually bringing about a chill to the autumn air.
Bold and Exciting
Many people view earth colors as calming. What they fail to realize is that bold colors are also seen in berries, leaves and wood accents. Nature puts on a great display on the trees, in the sky, and the ground with broad strokes of bright and muted colors.
Fall is also about plums, burgundy, umber orange, and rust. So go ahead and change your bland interiors to an exciting inspiration each time that you enter your home. Alter an accent wall with your favorite fall color. Look for paint shops that have fall-focused palettes and experiment with them during this season.
Simple and Traditional
The classics are difficult to replace. Inspirational colors include sage green, browns, golden yellows, fiery reds, and creamy beiges. Fall is a season that is telling you to slow down since you just came from a season of bright colors.
Traditional upholstered furniture pieces work even during fall. You can also use seasonal arrangements of the most beautiful orange, red or yellow flowers. Use an area rug that can help you pull the space all together.
Simple may be subtle but it is definitely not boring.
BLK1 Bloom Round Dining Table with 1-20in leaf offers a jet black earthiness that’s difficult to ignore.
More Nature Display
Whoever said that nature just has to happen outdoors? The playful colors outside may be truly inspiring which is why most fall designs can be comprised of sea grass, exposed timber, slate and boulders. Other than these usual smorgasbord of hues, why not take a bland wall this time and liven it up with corks, natural rocks or something green, say, green wallpaper.
If the colors are too neutral for you, then just add an eye-popping furniture piece. This should bring visual interest in an instant. Red or orange coffee table can provide just the right amount of excitement.
All-Year-Round Colors
What’s great about fall is that it offers natural, earthy colors that would never go out of style. Spas come in blues and greens as well as browns because these are calming hues. These allude to the skies, earth, water and the sun. They, all together, bring harmony and peace to most people whether talking about physical, mental or subconscious aspects.
Pick from gray tones or from the brightest colors that you could find on the autumnal display. What’s great about the fall palette, too, is that it works well with any style. So, whether you love modern, eclectic, rustic, modern or traditional; fall never disappoints.
If you’re still not ready to alter your entire room during the season, then just bring in some dried pine cones, potpourri, lemons and oranges. Put a vase of your favorite fall flowers and you’re done.
The Fall Furniture Line
Fear no color during this season. Use bright strokes if needs be for your furniture pieces. The simple wooden cabinets can become the focal points if you are willing to invest in sunny yellow ones. The shinier the finish, the more that it would pop out, hence, adding the needed character to the room; just make sure that they don’t look like they are candy-coated, though.
Experiment within bounds – this is your mission for this season.
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Sunday, August 7th, 2016
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Windward King Raffia Bed
Wicker is often viewed as a material but, in essence, it is a term that is often used to describe a category of man-made or natural materials that are woven. This can be rattan, cane, willow, rush, reed, resins, grasses, splints and vinyl.
Wicker can also be the term used to describe the weaving process itself. Wickerwork is known as an ancient technique that is applied using natural materials. These materials are often made wet so that they can be subjected to the weaving procedure.
Apart from natural materials like rattan, wicker can also be created using synthetic materials like resin or vinyl.
Wicker Furniture Benefits
You might be deliberating on what makes wicker furniture the best solution for your home. First, choosing wicker furnishings means owning a lightweight design element; while you can move it around easily, it is sturdy enough to accommodate people of different shapes and sizes.
Wicker is also durable especially the pieces that are made from rattan. Reed and bamboo furniture pieces are strong, too. Wicker with metal frames is even sturdier and is comparable with those made synthetically like resin.
Wicker is also famous for being flexible. It can come in various colors such as black, brown, tan, white, even olive green. Homeowners have the leeway to add colorful cushions to make the wicker chairs more stylish.
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Different Wicker Options
The first kind that you might want to look into is cane. This is made from rattan’s peeled bark. The strips of bark or the skin are cut into uniform strips. What is achieved is an end product that can be used as a sturdy material for the backs and seats of chairs. Cane can also be used for the legs of tables and chairs.
Another type of wicker is rattan. This is a common material that is used in manufacturing stylish wicker pieces. Rattan comes from the climbing palm named Calamus. This grows at about 36 inches each day which makes it a fast-growing furniture resource. Apart from the skin eventually processed as cane, rattan is then cut to different sizes of reeds. These can be used for wickerwork because of its durability, strength and resilience.
The third type is called reed. This is actually the pithy interior of a rattan. It can be processed to different sizes and shapes like wedge, flat or round.
Another type is what’s known as willow. This is a natural U.S. and Europe material that is commonly used in weaving. It can be harvested from willow shrubs and trees. They are blonde and have small knots right where the offshoots have been removed during processing.
Add to this list the ever-famous bamboo. This comes from the grass family which features an outer bark that may be less weather resistant so you just have to use it inside your home. Bamboo is the best material for homeowners who want the classic look of wicker without having to spend too much.
Traditional wicker coming from natural materials is the best pieces to use as indoor furniture. They are your best choice for living room, bedroom, and dining room pieces. They can also be used outside your home but just make sure that you fortify them against moisture and the glaring heat of the sun.
Synthetic wicker has recently emerged because of the growing demand for sturdy yet inexpensive wicker furniture. Vinyl and resin are made from plastic yet they can also be cut into different sizes and shapes just like the natural materials. There is no better wicker furniture for the outdoors than this last kind of wicker material.
So, have you made your choice?
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Friday, May 20th, 2016
Hooker Furniture Dining Room Chatelet Rectangle Leg Dining Table with Two 18-in Leaves. Doesn’t this wooden ensemble bring to mind the medieval era?
The world of interior design is not as stylish without the beauty of wood furniture. Both contemporary and traditional homes can use this unique material to their advantage. Wood can be locally sourced, it can be recycled or it can be harvested from a sustainable environment. Wooden buildings are also a great way to seamlessly fuse your interiors with the beauty of nature.
Since the dawn of time, man has been living close or even on trees. Many wooden homes have been built over thousands of years. Wood offers organic warmth, softness, and classic beauty. This is no less than the best construction material today and in the years to come.
Be Mother Earth’s Best Friend
Stylizing your home with wood furniture, walls or flooring makes it a haven of nature (more so when the materials were harvested from a sustainable society). Build a home for your loved ones that harnesses and highlights the beauty of wood. This can be the perfect home to grow old in or become a nest. Either way, you are utilizing the incomparable beauty of wood which no material will be able to equal.
Wood Properties
Wood is a construction or building material that comes with many useful properties. It is strong and is a natural thermal insulator. It is an effective storage for heat. It is also able to control humidity under the right setting.
You can be innovative with wood. You can even cover or create everything with it. So go ahead and use wood on your roof, walls, the flooring and just about everywhere else.
Lumber is often used in joists, columns and beams. The house is surely going to be much more durable if you use wood in these parts. If you used conventional wood, then there is also the added protection of it being fire-retardant.
Controlled Temperature
Because of wood’s property to insulate, your home will have a comfortable temperature. The thick walls, floor and roof will keep you and your loved ones warm especially during the coldest seasons. In essence, you won’t be feeling too cold or too hot so you’ll surely live in a home where the temperature’s just right.
An Awesome Aesthetic Appeal
The lumber market is a huge one and there is a great reason behind that. Wood is a classic material whether you use it to build your home or on furniture. Lumber looks great whether you bought it directly from the mill or if you pay the best home furnishing shops a visit. Our site, www.mccreerys.com features the loveliest wood pieces which you can proudly display in your home.
From the Viniterra Collection of FFDM.
The Acoustics Are Phenomenal
The simple reason why most homeowners choose wood as a staple material in their home is that it is one of the best building materials on the planet. Its acoustics are great plus you get to contribute to the lengthening of Mother Earth’s days.
Cabinetmaking would not have been as phenomenal were it not for wood. Wood is a major furniture material and this shouldn’t come as a surprise since it offers so much more than a beautiful look.
Wood Is Holistic
In a world where holistic living is now an ongoing trend, there is no recourse but to join in. Your home could have an ambitious space or it could be homey but if you use wood in either, what you achieve is an aesthetic beauty coupled with durability.
Try living in a wooden home and bring in the rustic beauty of wood furniture sets. Your home could also come with wood insulation and wood finishes. Use treated wood so it is fortified against pests and the onslaught of the harshest elements.
Isn’t wood divine?
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Thursday, May 12th, 2016
Flexsteel Living Room Round Cocktail Table 6629-034 features solid wood, wicker and glass – all elements that work perfectly inside a Mexican-inspired home.
A famous part of many Spanish homes is the so-called comedor or dining room. Mexican homes are no different. Their dining spaces are adorned with many Spanish-inspired elements such as colorful paintings, religious relics, and pottery.
The ceilings of many Spanish dining rooms are also used as canvas for beautiful paintings. Choose from the many possible themes for the ceiling painting. In the absence of a colorful painting, have a luxurious chandelier hung.
Mexican interior design is a relative of the Spanish design. If you want to have this kind of theme in your home, then you can also use ethnic fabrics and drape them on the colorful dining chairs. These same fabrics can also be used on Mexican shelves as they can add a different level of interest and characteristic to the informal space.
Borrowed Architectural ElementsMexican homes often come with arches, thick walls and high ceilings. More often than not, hand-painted pottery lies across the table and shelves (talk of the Spanish people’s love for flair).
Mexican interior design has similar elements with Spanish architecture. Try looking from top to bottom and you would immediately notice the wooden support beams (also known as the vigas), the latticework or the latillas and the carved corbels which support the beams on the ceiling. These corbels also serve as decorative elements.
Now look at the floor where you’re standing at – Spanish flooring is often made with the most colorful Talavera tiles. These will surely draw the eyes towards the center of any room. The Spaniards have also introduced to the Mexicans the unique Saltillo tiles which are terracotta tiles that are best used in areas with warm climates.
‘Care to visit the Mexican-inspired bathroom? Then you would probably find a claw foot tub in a nook.
Universal Furniture Dining Room Upholstered Back Arm Chair 016639-RTA is the haciendero’s preferred seating style.
Mexican Accessories
When you’re out to frame the beautiful features of a Mexican home, be sure to have a lot of vibrant colors on your palette. You can use recessed lighting to provide a more magical touch to intimate rooms in your home. This style can be used in the bedroom or dining areas that are not used for frequent social gatherings.
Place a weathered chair in a corner then drape it with a huipil which is a traditional garment from Mexico. You would certainly love the embroideries on your huipil. These have special cultural meanings among Mexicans.
A bedside table can be covered with the African kente cloth then topped with a small yet antique wooden saint. In the absence of the latter, you can also resort to silver objects coming from India as they also offer a distinct, rustic appeal.
Look through your family’s heirloom furniture. You might already own some weathered chests which you can use at the foot of the beds. If not, www.mccreerys.com offers a wide array of these lovely wooden chests. They have a rustic appeal that is hard to equal. Add to their beauty by investing in iron candelabra.
Add red silk shades for a more elegant look.
Dress Up the Entry Hall
Know as the zaguan, the entry hall can feature hand-painted things on the ceiling. The more antique-looking the door is, the more useful it would be in your Mexican-inspired home. Complete the look with a Mexican tile rug. Add wall sconces for a more culturally-inspired space.
If you want to go authentic on your Spanish design, you could also use a bench right by the entry hall. This is quite common in Spanish haciendas where the hired help lie in wait.
Blend traditional elements with some of the new ones that depict your personality. Be vibrant, be colorful, have flair.
Dare to be you.
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Wednesday, April 27th, 2016
Winners Only Dining Room Cottage Buffet And Hutch (Set Only) DC560BHHB.
Cottage style is one of those designs that fuse refined and rustic; perfection and imperfection; treasures and simple finds; aged and modern furniture. It is a welcoming aesthetic that is both cozy and unpretentious.
More than anything, cottage style is a state of mind rather than a design approach. Cottages are often humble homes but they are full of heart.
Cottage style is casual and comfy, it can also be personal. This is perfect for people from all walks of life. The fabrics used in this interior design theme can be unforgiving. The furnishings are so inviting that what you would want to do is to flop down and just relax.
There is much freedom for personal expression in this kind of style.
Love the Patina
Back in the day, cottage style was pretty much like shabby chic. The term seems stale now but the elements that make cottage style timeless are these – flowing fabrics, light colors, mismatched furniture, faded prints, peeling paint, rumpled fabrics, and the overall vintage beauty.
There is a very thin line between beat up furniture and the distressed ones. Be careful that you don’t cross that fine line. Be sure to balance the weathered pieces with the new ones. The color schemes need to be simple and soft. The furniture must be gracefully aged in a place that is updated. The window treatments and trim are streamlined but the pieces inside your home look elegantly old.
Everything Is Fresh
Cottage colors are clean and soft. If you are to think of a fabric to compare to it, then it is a cotton sheet – nothing can be fresher than that. There should be no shocking or bright colors inside a cottage style home.
Consider mixing ivory and white with cream. You can layer in the pale blues, pinks, washed-out colors, and the light greens. Don’t make the mistake of combining a lot of pastels, though. Use just one or two shades to achieve a cottage look.
If You Have To…
If you really can’t resist using bold colors, then use ‘em, but limit it to smaller furnishings and accessories. Use tone on tone such as the case with the turquoise pillow among some pale blue throws. Put in a chartreuse rug, paint the ceiling with light yellow, and you’re going towards the right direction.
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Defining Femininity
Fabrics have a great power to define cottage style. Use delicate florals, gingham, stripes, and eyelet. The use of linen and burlap, even cotton, is also acceptable. Use vintage-looking fabrics from the dishcloth to the hankies.
As for the quilts, pillows and chair seats, be sure to use sack-like fabrics. The curtains should be sheer so that the room stays breezy.
Do not overdo florals, though. You can mix and match this element but putting too many would render the place too saccharine sweet. Say no to lace also as the place could end up looking like a bridal shop when it is supposed to evoke a cottage feel.
The one thing that shouts cottage is beadboard. It is that grooved paneling which is the constant favorite among designers. This can add warmth and character to any cottage style home as it can make a boring cabinet, wall or ceiling more interesting.
Use the Power of Paint
The paintbrush can liven up any battered wrought-iron bed or table. You can use white paint to brighten dark wood or simply to unify various furniture pieces.
Don’t carry the mismatching too far as it can appear cheap. Painting is fuss-free and affordable.
Old Flooring
The classic cottage cannot be achieved with vinyl or wall-to-wall carpeting. Use rustic materials instead whether the wood you would use is pickled, painted, stained, stenciled or natural. Don’t use elaborate rugs, instead, look for braided cotton.
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016
Whitewashed piece is from FFDM’s Campton Grove Collection
Antique finds and vintage pieces – the distressed, imperfect and cracked finishes, add the sparkling crystal chandeliers, old yet fresh-smelling linens, lots of white – yes, these describe the shabby chic style perfectly. This interior design theme is not for everyone, though. Shabby chic is luxurious yet still comfortable. This thrives in the spirit of seemingly old stuff yet new and clean.
This Style Ain’t Shabby
Don’t ever let the word shabby fool you into embracing the principles of this wonderful theme. It may seem unstructured to look at, at first, but the lack of formal rules is what makes this style timeless. It brings in an effortless sophistication into any home.
Don’t think of flea markets, though, or cheap retail shops or you would be disappointed with what you would find.
Say yes to handicrafts, vintage textiles , and white, distressed furniture. There is no need to search high and low for the best whitewashed furniture pieces, we have everything that you would need to set up your shabby chic home.
Get the look with these simple guidelines –
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Friday, February 19th, 2016
Capel Incorporated Floor Coverings Carpet Grip 12′ x 15′ Rug 8330RS12001500000
The floor is defined by an online dictionary to be the surface of a room wherein one stands. If you are looking into redesigning the floor of your home, then you have to know where your starting point is. There are so many factors to look into such as the textures that are going to be used, also the palette, quality and patterns. You wouldn’t want to overlook these crucial elements once the redesigning project is on its way.
There are various floor designs that you can choose from which makes it difficult, at times, to decide on what details to use. If you are working alone, without the help of an interior designer, then you know that you need to consider your budget and style seriously.
The lighting inside your home will also affect the kind of flooring that you will install. There are flooring designs that could look lighter or darker depending on the amount of light that is focused onto it. Such flooring materials may look different inside the showroom so be careful when you harmonize the lighting and flooring.
You can find inspirational photos online which can help you personalize your flooring. You can choose from colorful tiles, wooden planks, hand-painted floors, terrazzo flooring, even porcelain tiles. Choose the style that speaks to you and have fun as you begin your flooring design project.
The Accessories Uttermost Chouteau Floor Clock 06086 will look perfect on a light hardwood floor.
Redesigning Flooring: Using Hardwoods
Hardwood floors present a unique splendor that can make decorating a tad more daunting. Hardwood floors can account for a huge part of your interior design budget only because they are built to last.
Since you are choosing hardwood for your flooring, you also have to consider the design for your entire home. The wood type and finish of the flooring you selected will inevitably set the atmosphere. A traditional style requires oak or ash floors. Other such woods have grains that have a timeless look. They also come in a variety of finishes and stains.
Those who want to have a contemporary home should look for the monochromatic options such as maple, or the unique patterns offered by sapele or tigerwood.
Cherry, hickory and other hardwoods would be perfect for those who choose a rustic style.
Another aspect of hardwood flooring is to check on the finish. There is a huge array of stains and finishes for hardwood floors. Should you prefer contrasts, then use a dark finish on the flooring combined with light furniture.
Redesigning Flooring: How About a Carpet?
Buying a brand new carpet can be your next best option. This is for those who are still undecided on the final material that they will use for their flooring.
Find out how you can buy the best carpet with these helpful tips –
Whether you choose a hardwood floor or to cover up the current floor with a carpet, is really up to you. Redesigning flooring can be an exciting phase of your life as a homeowner so enjoy while you are at it.
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Thursday, February 18th, 2016
FFDM’s Brentwood Collection offers this sturdy, hardwood table that can sit perfectly inside a rustic kitchen with a space for dining area.
Are you an individual who loves simple things? Would you want this simplistic you to be brought even to your remodelled kitchen? The simplicity of rustic kitchens is the right texture that you should look into. You would probably imagine the look as having rough logs and hand-woven carpets or having wooden planks for floors. It is a style that is unpretentious and organic, one that is naturally warm. It is no wonder that it has become quite popular in the interior design industry these days.
Rustic interiors, especially in the kitchen, works beautifully because it offers a traditional feeling that it difficult to ignore. Rustic kitchens evoke those times when food preparation was simple and families dined happily. In a world where everything is fast-paced and brutal, rustic interiors provide that bold yet simple concept that is now rarely seen.
You will surely love rustic kitchens of you are the type who loves old things. Real wood fascinates you and old shirts feel so much more comfortable for you.
Rustic Kitchen: Starting Your Design Project
Applying rustic design to your kitchen could begin with exposed beams. This is an effective way to architecturally begin your kitchen project. Use the kitchen beams to frame the ceilings and to define those beautiful doorways.
You can also line the walls with rough-hewn beams. ‘Want a cabin charm in your kitchen? Then simply add logs on the walls.
Beautify your rustic kitchen with these Accessories Uttermost Hewson Plant Stands Set2 24313. A little green won’t hurt to instill the kitchen’s natural concept.
Rustic Kitchen Furnishings
A lot of mass-produced pieces weaken the look of a rustic kitchen. So when choosing furnishings, be sure to find those with strong, rough profiles like baskets, bread trough, and trays. To tighten your rustic kitchen’s traditional look, find clean cabinetry and shelving to balance the rest of the space while providing ample storage for your pots and pans.
Achieve the weathered look throughout the kitchen by saying no to shiny stuff and newness. You would like the kitchen surfaces to look aged, distressed, or tarnished in the case of metallic stuff. If you want to add a bit of shimmer, then use copper pots and pans as display items. These will not disrupt the beauty of the striking wood in your kitchen.
Rustic Kitchen Colors and Textures
Now that you know how to effectively use copper and wooden furnishings, it’s time to look into other hues that will beautifully coalesce with the rest of the design. A rustic palette can also use jewel tones as well as subtle pastels.
Stone and soil colors, lime green and magenta are lovely colors that you can add to layer the look of your rustic kitchen. Be one with nature once you decide to have a rustic kitchen. Don’t think that you are limited to brown shades only. There is so much more that you can do to establish the traditional look in the heart of your home.
Lace and silk have no place inside a rustic kitchen. Now when it comes to fabrics, you have to carefully choose those that are durable rather than those that are delicate. Use a lot of wool, linen, cotton or burlap. Ikat prints will also blend well inside a rustic kitchen as would any barn-inspired fabrics.
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Rustic Kitchen Requirements
You are now dealing with natural overtones so you might feel that, at times, your kitchen is just an extension of the lively outdoors. Screens can blur the usual boundaries between the kitchen interiors and the scenic outdoors.
The rustic kitchen door is generally made from timber or it can simply have a sliding cloth. Kitchen accessories can be displayed on open shelves while benches made from wood idly sit nearby.
Timber ceiling is a must, in fact, it is the perfect choice for your rustic kitchen. Use rustic stools to cement the traditional look of your rustic kitchen.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016
Century Furniture Bedroom Turkish Peak Uph Headboard – King 88-006K
Morocco has always been a place of luxury and romance. Located in Northern Africa, this is a country that is culturally diverse because its coastline lies on both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Moroccan interior design reflects this very diversity and rich history. It showcases arched doorways, beautiful ornate carvings and the brightest, flowing fabrics, it has easily become one of the most renowned styles throughout the world.
Moorish architecture can be seen all over the world but it is especially rich in the Arab regions in North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. The features of this kind of architecture include domes, arches, deco tiles, and courtyards.
Exotic Moroccan Interior Design
Moroccan interior design is both exotic and luxurious. Adding Moroccan architectural details and furniture to the rooms in your home will create a fabulous appeal. Add some Moroccan decor and you have achieved a style that is like none other.
Find jewel-tone fabrics that can hang loosely over the walls or on your plush sofa. Highlight the beauty and colors of these fabrics by using lamps and sconces. Check out our beautiful array of fabrics here at McCreery’s Home Furnishings.
Create interesting shadows with the help of wall sconces. Highlight also those handcrafted pieces of glass that you already own.
What’s unique about Moroccan interior design is that it includes decorative patterns and ethnic motifs, all coming from different cultures.
Fine Furniture Design Living Room Beautiful Friendship Moroccan Console 1426-942
Moroccan architectural details include wooden arches and carved doorways. Look for Islamic designs, bright wall tiles, and colorful wall decor. These are the most recognizable elements of the Moroccan style.
Shop for mosaic tiles complete with hand-painted ornaments. These are the best adornment for your floor, walls and kitchen backsplash, even the countertops.
As to the wooden furniture for your bedroom, look for carved headboards. Tables should be intricate and large floor cushions should be used. Decorate with metal lamps, vases, wooden furniture and elaborately-designed tableware.
Add some serving trays, framed mirrors, and some chic decor.
When it comes to kitchen and bathroom fixtures, be sure to look for brass and copper stuff. Bring the most luxurious materials in. Stunning craftsmanship is the best for Moroccan living spaces. Both modern and antique decor can add a mysterious touch to your Moroccan interiors.
Speaking of luxury, you should have touches of gold or yellow with silver ornaments. Complete the look with purple shades, embroidered pillows, Moroccan textiles, geometric carpets, and canopies. All these can create a feeling of peace and harmony in your home.
Moroccan interior design is also about highlighting the beauty of courtyards.
No courtyard in your home? Then there’s no problem. This should not stop you from using Moroccan elements outdoors, though. Adorn the outdoor space with water features, some fragrant flowers, some pottery, hanging lanterns and a low bench.
Combining Moroccan Interior Design with Other Styles
There are some homes that already come with rich Moroccan details. If you happen to have such a home, then you can add some other simple designs to balance the intricacy of Moroccan style. Scandinavian interior design, in its simplicity, can be used together with this complex style.
Find the horseshoe arches characterized by the huge, round arch atop a straight and narrow doorway. These Moorish arches – also known as keyhole arches – can stand on their own; in fact, they can be a wonderful focal point in your home.
Add details through less permanent paint finishes. Begin by taping off your chosen design on a wall, canvas or bookshelf then pain over with your choice of color.
You can also go rustic by adding a traditional rug, colorful bedding, saddles and blankets. Focus on geometric designs and colorful palettes.
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Monday, January 25th, 2016
This FFDM Protege chair will be a lovely ‘mismatch’ to another neutral-colored seating piece.
If your heart jumps each time you see a condominium unit or a townhouse, then know that you have to prepare to live in a place that is cozy. Foregoing the idea of an open space plan is not an easy decision to make but should you sign up for this kind of home, then it’s time to look for the right design that is most suitable for it. ‘Ever considered the shabby chic style?
Okay, so you have saved every bit of hard-earned money and have sacrificed on shopping and travel – what now?
Old vs. New
Carefully plan what theme you will use before you move in to your new condominium or townhouse unit. One of the most utilized, these days, when it comes to limited space is the shabby chic concept.
Rachel Ashwell popularized this stylish interior design concept to focus on comfort, highlight the beauty of seemingly time-worn furniture and objects, and for the homeowner to appreciate practical living.
This concept can even guide you in mixing traditional and new pieces. Choose from our catalogue and find the right furniture, accessories and lighting fixtures.
If you are thinking of buying second-hand furniture, think again. It is much better to have new furniture given a distressed appeal than to take the risk of buying the damaged ones. Bargain shops sell at the lowest prices but you are never guaranteed of the quality of the stuff that you are buying. So, it is much better to invest in a few quality pieces than to have different sets of furniture only to end up spending more money on repairs.
Coming from the Ancestry Collection of FFDM, this light-colored drawer is sure to be a big hit inside any shabby chic setting.
Let’s Decorate
The shabby chic style is basically minimalist and is almost synonymous with white. You may paint the walls of your home with flat white, pearl, cream, or any shade of white. Apart from having white(ish) walls, take note that you also need to have a few white furniture and accent pieces. These will add a distinct as well as intimate feel to your home. White furnishings are also easy to clean using your regular household bleach.
Now, which room would you like to design first?
First, there’s the living room. Carry the modern facade from the outside to this part of your home. Your condominium or townhouse unit will surely have a rustic yet cozy appeal once you start bringing in the lovely furniture and accent pieces.
The living room must have a clean yet non-antiseptic feel. It should be minimalist but with a few accent pieces to boost such as a lovely chest, a coffee table, console table, or some shelves.
In the dining room, be sure to showcase a table that was aged to sit perfectly in this important space. Have a Victorian couch rest against the white wall. Wicker chairs would look lovely when placed with white curtains as backdrop.
Now to the kitchen: have the furniture and appliances in neutral colors. This is so they won’t clash with the condo or townhouse’s overall appeal.
If you are one of those who prefer to have a home office, then use a white desk as much as you can. Now couple the lovely white desk with a unique accent chair and some neutral shelves.
Should you still have space for one guest room, then make sure that this room is just as cozy as the rest of your home. Use the same shade on the walls and on the furniture that will be placed there. Since the bed is pretty much the focal point, then take time to choose the ones that you will invest in for the master bedroom as well as this room.
Lastly, with your shabby chic bathroom, ascertain that you do not miss out on an ornate mirror that will bring character to this room. Find one that has a wooden frame that matches the stylish theme that you have chosen.
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