Great read on how to decorate with "Traditional" style:
http://www.shelterpop.com/2011/01/12/living-room-decorating-ideas-traditional/?a_dgi=aolshare_email
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1.15.2011
9.15.2009
Executive Home Office
For those of you out there who meet with clients on a regular basis in your Home Office, here are some great ideas to achieve a professional look - while still having function close at hand.
Great traditional office set-up. Executive desk, Credenza, and comfortable wing back chairs for your guests. The Oriental rug adds great color, pattern, and texture.
A wall of bookcases always gives an "impressive" feeling. Keep books with the same binding or similar colors together, and add in a few key accessories for a classic look.
The key to the cleanliness of this Executive Office lies behind these closed doors.
All of the necessary (and usually unsightly) office equipment is hidden in this converted closet. When the owners need to meet with clients, they can simply shut the doors and have a perfectly composed space in which to greet them. A great storage system is key, as you can see here. Everything has its place and is convenient to the user.
4.01.2009
You shouldn't have to be talked into your design style!
It seems as though interior designers have a bad reputation out there for "imposing" their taste on clients, instead of helping those clients bring out their own unique style.
We're here to help you release your inner designer that just can't wait to break free!
Here are some great tips to help you find your style:
1. Pull photos from magazines of any rooms that "sing" to you and take note of all the similarities between the photos (i.e. all the seating items are in neutral fabrics, dark wood elements, light walls, etc.)
2. Take a look at your current artwork, are you drawn to more contemporary styles (like abstract art) or more traditional styles (like landscapes)?
3. Do you find that you love to be surrounded by "things" like accessories or knick-knacks? If so, then you might prefer a more traditional style of decorating. If you like a more minimal take on accessorizing, you will most likely feel more comfortable with a contemporary design style.
4. Are you always drawn to the same stores when shopping for home items? These stores may help you define your unique sense of style. For instance, if you find yourself browsing at Crate & Barrel all the time, your style is definitely more contemporary.
What's your style? We'd love to know!
We're here to help you release your inner designer that just can't wait to break free!
Here are some great tips to help you find your style:
1. Pull photos from magazines of any rooms that "sing" to you and take note of all the similarities between the photos (i.e. all the seating items are in neutral fabrics, dark wood elements, light walls, etc.)
2. Take a look at your current artwork, are you drawn to more contemporary styles (like abstract art) or more traditional styles (like landscapes)?
3. Do you find that you love to be surrounded by "things" like accessories or knick-knacks? If so, then you might prefer a more traditional style of decorating. If you like a more minimal take on accessorizing, you will most likely feel more comfortable with a contemporary design style.
4. Are you always drawn to the same stores when shopping for home items? These stores may help you define your unique sense of style. For instance, if you find yourself browsing at Crate & Barrel all the time, your style is definitely more contemporary.
What's your style? We'd love to know!
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