Some opt for Japanese-themed spaces which are all about simple clan materials and lines. Integrate custom built cabinets, sideboards, credenzas, shelving and bed heads with adjoining bedside shelves. The New Yorker home decor theme lets one add a touch of New York to the space. A typical New Yorker is all about darker timbers, white walls, Herringbone floorboards, leather and mixing in plenty of older styles.
Renew and restore old materials allow a homeowner to help save the environment. Moreover, recycled timbers add loads of character to a home. Metals could be plated or polished leathers can be conditioned and furniture could be reupholstered as well. The comeback of the 50's was noticeable in 2011. It is easy to step back in time with a few touches to a home. It is all about Tom Ford inspired furniture, materials and fabrics. Metallic art could bring some life to a space. Some of the easy ways to integrate metallic art are via lighting, room dividers, screens, wall mounted items and outdoor rooms.
More and more people are turning to rustic decor to add character to homes. The rustic glamour is about old pieces mixed with new. The look could be achieved by combining aged timber with new shiny glass.
The most preferred home decor style is neutral. The design is not only elegant but timeless. Many people relate neutral with boring. On the contrary, a neutral home is full of personality and character while keeping the timeless, elegant look that only neutral hues could achieve. There are various accessories to decorate a home in a neutral design. Panoramas and fireplaces should take center stage and walls should be painted white or in a neutral shade cued by outside window views. The color of the wall should be carried to the furniture arranged in a manner that encourages conversation and lets guests to enjoy the flickering flames in the heart and window-framed vistas as well.
Mix cool neutrals, like silvery grays and blues, with warmer browns and tans for a cheerfully pleasing living room design. Integrate dark and light contrasting details to boost the appeal of the space. Showcase walls in deep hues with creamy or white painted woodwork and a silvery chandelier should be above a weathered wooden table. One could opt for finely finished antiques in different shades of brown to create understated yet still attractive harmonies. Subtly shifting wood tones create a neutral living space feel as if it has been assembled over time.