Furnishing Your Home
In Style
Your furniture is
the backbone of the home.
It is important to choose wisely and
then formulate your design plan around your choices. After you have
laid that foundation in place, you can begin to look at complementary
fabrics and colors - eventually visiting paint, window coverings,
floor coverings, lighting, and accents in turn.
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Discover your decorating style and go from
there. Your taste may range from traditional to country to
casual to contemporary to modern, or anywhere in between. You can
choose from materials such as woods, metals, glass, even plastics. You
may like intricate designs or strong, simple lines, such as in the
Mission style. You may want your pieces to be heavy and substantial,
perhaps dramatic, or the sharp, linear design of Minimalism may appeal
to you.
When you are
considering your preference for what appeals to you, take
into account too how you envision your home's primary function. Is it
to be a comfortable haven for your family? Do you plan to entertain
elegantly? Do you want a serene, cool, calming environment? Do you
prefer an eclectic, cozy, warm nook? Is it to be an open, airy affair
or more somber? Casual? Luxurious? Formal? Rustic?
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If your decorating style is casual,
and you are looking to make an inviting home for you and your family,
you are likely to want the warm glow of woods, either light or
dramatically dark, and soft, inviting fabrics. If you prefer a more
traditional, formal look, you are likely to choose rich fabrics,
including damask and velvet, and woods, such as cherry or mahogany.
For the modern approach, you may incorporate many materials - light,
blonde woods, sleek metals like chrome and aluminum, and simple
fabrics.
Whatever your taste, you can find fabulous pieces that express your
style. |
