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Home decor: Latest trends for the seasonMSN IndiaThese fabrics should be complemented with silk cushions," says Renu Khanna, Chandigarh-based interior designer. If you are looking for more modern options, 3D wallpapers are a great way to highlight a wall and give it depth and character. |
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Choice of hues fundamental to design styleCalgary HeraldWhen it comes to home Decorating 101, there's nothing more fundamental than the choice of the interior colour scheme, says interior designer Sarita Sidhu. When Sidhu was planning the interior palette for the Montgomery show home, she first took into ... |
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The makeover magicianTimes LIVEI had been involved in corporate interior design for about seven years by then, so I was ready to add colour and a softer feel to my projects by venturing into residential and retail design. Which decorating trends will be big in South Africa in 2012? |
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Marin Showcase, Belvedere: New views on decoratingSan Francisco ChronicleThe 15000-square-foot contemporary mansion, open for tours this month, offers a sweeping panorama that includes the Bay Bridge, San Francisco skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge. While most of us don't have this problem, there are plenty of fresh ideas ...and more » |
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Jason Grant, Interior Stylist - InterviewThe VineGrant's colourful, keen eye for styling vintage, recycled and contemporary elements has seen his work grace the pages of Australian and International interiors magazines Real Living, Inside Out, Elle Decoration UK and Gourmet Traveller to name just a ... |
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Drawn to water, couple finds dream home on pier in BaltimoreBaltimore SunLinda Olsen refers to her decorating scheme as "informal eclectic," where a heavy, Baroque-style dining room set shares space with smaller, more contemporary living room pieces in leather. "My idea was to purchase basic pieces that will go in any color ... |
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Milking it for all it's worthFort Wayne Journal GazetteContemporary country and shabby chic meet in the barn's interior décor. Auctions provided many of the furnishings. Four years of planning and construction went into converting the barn, which the Imels moved into in 1998. Converting a barn into a home ... |
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Three Hot Home Decor Trends for 2012PR Web (press release)The hot decor trends for 2012 range from the casually elegant to world influences to contemporary looks with clear glass. Home decor trends for 2012 are dramatic, colorful and certain to grab attention. The interior design staff at Lamps Plus, ... |
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Things are looking upscalePress HeraldBut the decor isn't a harbinger of price. This is the new look of a remodeled McDonald's, purveyor of Happy Meals and value deals as well as upscale coffee drinks. A McDonald's in Oak Brook, Ill., has been remodeled to reflect the chain's new look.and more » |
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Interior Decorating Featured Article
How to Decorate Ethnic
02/08/12
by: Yuwanda Black
FIVE EASY STEPS TO DECORATING ETHNIC
NEW YORK, NY - With all that is happening in the world today - the threat of war, falling stock prices, a recession (in spite of what economists say) - more and more of us are nesting. That is, we are spending more time at home.
While it is hard to control what happens in the outside world, home is where you decide the who, what, where, when and why. Ethnic decor is filled with endless options to spice up your living space. However, you may wonder, what is ethnic decor.
"Ethnic decor is more a feeling than a science," says Marcelo Velez of the interior design firm Velez Hayes in New York City. "When you say modern, country, French, et cetera, an instant picture comes to mind. Ethnic decor is different. Many cannot define it, but know it when they see it."
This open-ended approach is what makes ethnic decorating fun. It's eclectic, inclusive, colorful and most of all, unique. It allows you to fill in blanks for yourself, using an internal palette to satisfy decorating needs.
Here are five handy ideas to get you started:
Pick a room to start: Thinking in terms of one room narrows your scope so the project doesn't seem overwhelming, while also limiting cost as you feel your way into the project.
Decide which ethnicity(ies) you will focus on: African style is different from Middle Eastern is different from American Indian, et cetera. However, don't be afraid to blend elements from several cultures. Again, that's the fun of ethnic decor - the possibilities are endless.
Start with an object as the focal point and decorate around it: This can be an ethnic painting, a sculpture, a piece of furniture, et cetera. The bigger the better. Be careful, though, not to overwhelm your space.
Choose a color scheme: Ethnic decor is very festive, so think outside the box in terms of colors, patterns, surfaces. Soon, you will find yourself drawn to a few colors that work well together.
Listen to your likes and dislikes; your instincts: Many times, an object or color will "speak" to you. And, if everyone insists that this painting doesn't go with that rug, but you like it, go with it. The final product should make you the happiest.
Now, relax and enjoy!
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