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Traditional decor is classic and enduring, combining luxurious rich fabrics with polished woods and beautiful leather furnishings. The kind of furniture used in Traditional decor is Renaissance, Louis the IV, Queen Anne, and Chippendale. These furnishings are usually elegant pieces lavished with opulent carvings and rich dark woods. The color palette for a Traditional style is mostly neutral. Use creams, taupes, ivory, golds, deep reds and browns and keep the floors dark and the walls a light color Accessories play an important part of the Traditional style of decor as they help to soften the sometimes rigid lines of this style. Use accessories such as large floral arrangements, vases, mirrors, crystal chandeliers, oriental rugs and luxurious neutral color draperies to compliment this scheme. Fabric choices are usually silk, velvet, soft plaids, and subdued floral patterns. Look for fabrics that are richly textured with tufted buttons and pleats to get that sophisticated look. ...

Since 1996, the design world has been inspired by Ralph Lauren Paint,  a collection of dynamic color, and timeless style. Known for his legendary fashion designs,  he brings the same iconic style  to walls, creating fashionable colors for the home. Proudly made in the USA, Ralph Lauren Paint is one-of-a-kind, due to its vibrancy, brilliance and smooth finish. Paint colors range from indigo denim to stateroom red, and specialty finishes such as polished patina.  (See below).                                                                                   Metallic Gold                                                   ...

"Everyone can identify with a fragrant garden, with the beauty of a sunset, with the quiet of nature, with a warm and cozy cottage".                                                                                                 Thomas Kincade Unpretentious and cozy that's what the cottage  style  of decor  is all about.  If you  love soft color palettes, natural fabrics, re-purposed furniture, and sweet florals, like I do, this style of decor is for you. Basics of Cottage Style Architecture: Beaded board   Exposed beams   White walls Salvaged  wood Elements of Cottage  Style  Rooms: Casual furniture   Eclectic mix of old and new accessories   Mixing flea market finds with n...

Room dividers create a sense of privacy while adding more usable space to your interiors. Interior decorators and designers use room dividers to: Add character to a room space  To divide a room making it more efficient and functional   To create privacy within a room (home office) Hide clutter Home staging Decorative focal point Contemporary room dividers are bold, ornate and are made from unique materials such as leather, teak, wrought-iron and pleated fabric. Below are a sample of room dividers from HGTV: A fabric divider behind the bed creates a focal point in this elegant   bedroom   This divider separates the master bedroom from the bathroom,  talk about  privacy! A mirrored ornate divider is used to hide clothes clutter                              An entryway is defined thanks to the clever use of this divider   ...