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The Aesthetic Touch Of African Home Décor

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Since decades Africa has been (and still continues to be) one of the best resources for home decor ideas. The main reason for the popularity of African home decor is that they can complement any room atmosphere or any kind of environment.

If you are planning your home decor, I suggest that you give African home decor ideas a serious thought. The designs, inspirations, motifs can do wonders for your home too. Handcrafted African home decor items such as wall art, masks, traditional statues, weaponry, ebony woods, handcrafted & functional walking canes are popular as exquisite interior décor items and used by several interior decorators.

If you are newly married and thinking about a unique theme for your dream home you can confidently use the décor themes. In fact, with these themes, many people feel to connect with the quiet and spiritual connection of the continent. Décor items like bold accent pieces can add excitement to any dull space. Their colors, patterns, textures and designs create their own style and mood. Not only this, these unique décor pieces give a cultural lift to homes, offices or apartment, wherever they are used- and YES…they do not create the feel or sense of stuffiness too.

African furniture, textiles, carpets and skins, cushion covers, pottery, lighting accessories, sculptures, carvings and figurines still continue to impact several interiors of homes all over the world. Specially crafted by polishing pieces of wood, clay, stones, and metal, these pieces continue to receive inspirations from some of the well known interior decorators from the world.

Asian Decor

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Adding a bit of ecstasy and exoticism to your room has never been so easy and affordable. An exclusive touch of international themes can transform the entire decor of your room. And trust me…its not that expensive! With a wide variety of international room décor on your platter like Mexican décor, Asian décor, African décor, to select a particular décor is difficult. If you are looking for a colorful and exotic look for your room, then Asian décor is always an ideal choice.

Asian décor is all about simplicity yet functionality. Go for neutral or natural colors for your walls. Keep earthy tones prominent in your color scheme. Use bamboo furniture and vases and Bonsai tress as centerpieces on end tables and for accent pieces, they are simple and inexpensive too. You can also go for Asian style floor vases in natural colors or try out painted and designed Chinese floor vases. Going for pillows that are done in rich red and gold silks, will add comfort as well as style to your room. Asian folding screens, kimonos and painted lacquer accessories will surely make your room stand out. But before you head for shopping always remember to figure out the styles and types of pieces, that fits in your room, so that you don’t end up buying stuff that doesn’t fit.

But above all it’s always your warm touch of love and care that will add true life to your room!

French Decor Made Easy!

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

If you have been smitten with French lampshades and flooring since you watched the film ‘Amélie’, this post is just for you. You will realize that impressing your neighbors with chic French interior design can be done at a very affordable price. Incorporate French home décor patterns and styles you had been head over heels in love in your drawing room – trust me it isn’t that difficult!

Bring back the memoirs of the Paris by the French café bar can be brought back into our bedroom Just follow the three C’S -

Color

The riot of wooden or pastel colored shades is a characteristic of French inspired interior décor, with the furniture being of curvaceous shapes. Keep this in mind while you buy or remodel furniture for your interiors.

Country theme dominates

There are various intermittent themes or ambiance applied to such home decor types. The most popular ones being the ever-so-romantic French café theme and country themes. The former is heavily used in suburbs.

Consistency

Successful home décor is to have a uniform feel in the pattern as well as style of the interiors. Same goes with French themed home décor plans. The more expansive your décor is (incorporating the entire house interiors, including the kitchen and baths), the more glitzy it will look when completed.

Even if you have a modest budget, clever interior designing can provide your little nest with an artistic splendor typical of the French architects and interior designers. Well, after reading this, I guess now you can do both – spend like a pauper and yet live like a French king. Even if the aristocracy shows only through the interior design!

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