interior essentials

Interior Essentials

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11. Eclectic Style Living Room
If you are wondering what Eclectic Style is all about, then worry no more. A blend of East and West, old and new, grandiose yet humble. A total fill of things and ideas you love. But don't confuse yourself with mixing of this and mixing of that, it's a little above the thin line which we call as mess. The thing about eclectic design is it provides a common ground for each of your items to gel. It speaks of your confidence and appeal, while still adhering to your fundamentals. The important thing is being able to decide what you can put and what not. For instance, decide a wall for your eclectic artwork like the famous painting of NY's skyline or London's Piccadilly Square and then play with some lights, experiment with rugs and other accessories. Make a mental picture and study it, if fits well, its good, else you may try a new style. More suited for an urban and modern setting.
12. Asian Style Living Room
This design reflects both tradition and culture. Known for its natural beauty of West part of the world, this combines both elegance and specific design customs of Asia. Accents play a very small role in this type of style, which offers clean and open spaced interiors. The placement of each object, color choice and orientation of a room is made such to bring out a harmonious vibe. Even the wooden furniture and its style vary depending upon inspiration taken from a part of Asia, be it Japanese, Chinese or Indian. Shades of the natural elements like water, earth and sky are found inside an Asian theme based living room.
13. Modern Style Living Room
The best thing about Modern Style is it is bang on, straightforward. It goes beyond the conventions and standard ideas. With more focus on form and function, it embraces simplicity and clarity rather than artistry. It gives a very unique statement, be it through its furniture which is quite hi-tech in shape resembling Braun Appliances or its bright lighting, natural or artificial. Sometimes color contrast and glossy items tend to give an elegant appeal to this design. The cabinets are very suave and square in shape giving a more detailed look. Glass furniture, elegant lights, wooden or patterned flooring all give a very futuristic appeal to your living room.
14. Wallpaper Style Living Room
When ideally looking for a design and you somehow can't find it, then Wallpaper Styled Living Room is worth a try. There are so many designs and patterns, infect you can get a custom wallpaper as well. While it is important to occupy much space on the wall, it is also important that you match your surrounding accessories. Even the wallpaper should be soothing enough and provides a sense of warmth and coziness. On the other hand, if you are a fan of bright and contrasting shades, you can go ahead with suitable wallpapers as well. Wallpapers are a good way of decorating your living rooms as well as your hallway and corners of special attractions. Wallpapers from floral to custom patterns are available today.
15. French Country Style Living Room
Known to infuse a home with warmth and welcome, this living room style stems from the hills and valleys of rural France. Simple and serene, the French Country style is built on local traditions and consists of antique objects running from generations. The style combines an old world stirred well with an edge of sophistication. The French furnishing known for its elegance and functionality, be it their choice of royal colors in drapery or linen upholstery. Also the most famous French Windows which open up to a nice garden with irises and poppies. The French Country style is incomplete without flowers in a pottery vase & a jug of flowers which amplify the impression of country living. A nice wall to wall rug, beautifully carved wooden chairs and a table lamp by a window, constitute a perfect setting for a French Country Living Room.
16. Recreate Your Living Room
While re-designing your family or living room, you should consider your storage needs. Be it your furniture or your cabinets, you have to consider the space they occupy and how much storage they provide. Its all about figuring out a theme which depicts your personality and is, as welcoming as you are to your guests. Add a personal touch to your room, by painting a special accent wall, let your kids handprint it as it becomes your own memorabilia. Hang a collage of your family photos, put a series of your joyful moments and make it your special wall. The idea is to make it more personalized not just with accessories but with your own creativity.
17. Setting The Tone
Its important to set the tone of your Living Room. If you want a more elegant feel, go for a fireplace setting but assuming it's low and private, try a nice wall mounted setup which accommodates your TV as well. After deciding the big features, now its time to set your corners, bookshelves, tables. Make sure you don't overdo and its important to keep some space also. For family gatherings or evening time chit chat, try to keep a considerable amount of space open. And when most of it is done, decorate your living room and set an ambience with matching decor like curtains and lightings.
18. Establish the Purpose Of Your Living Room
The Living Room can be a host to many activities. Incase you want a more modern and suave look, try going with a fireplace and making it the center of attraction, antique wood work sofas, round corner tables, high rise bookshelves to create the theme. But if creating a homely living room, this room should be with complete family installments, such as your TV set, a sofa, and most importantly if you have kids, how about a small kid's corner to liven things up.
19. Top It Up With Some Enhancements
Since you will be housing all your decorative items and show pieces here, its best to find cabinets or shelves that can help you keep your things neat and organized. Wall mounts and built ins offer much space be it your TV and home theater system, video game consoles, electronic gadgets, your books and even your famed crystal collection. Add it with a large table as a work station or a corner section by the window and it works wonders when you want to spend some quiet time.
20. Revamp Your Living Room
Its important to bring life to your Living Room and what better than giving it with the help of some very nice and bright shades. Go with contrast and brighten it up with some accessories by maintaining them with the theme. Some of the best known home decor items include photo frames, curtains, plush carpets, pillows. As a side setting setup small coffee tables, mirrors or lamp shades which will bring light to your room. Use colorful and traditional artwork or create your own Accent Wall, which will enthrall your guests as they enter your Living Room.