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I will give you specific tips and ideas for improving your home's decor. You

can have a home that shows you are a person of culture. There are a number of

traditional and refined furnishings You Can add to your rooms to uplift it. You

just need to know what they are!  

Furnish Your Rooms

To begin pick a dominating

object, something like a Persian rug for example, that is a quality

piece. Since the mind tends to assume then that the quality exists

throughout. Then use other aspects of the room to draw attention to it, such as

identical colors in curtains and chairs. Use no more than two dominant colors.

In a refined house sumptuosness is in the details--details such as fringes,

braiding, ropes, tassels, hardware and curtains spilling over onto the floor by

2 to 4". A professionally painted wall, called "trompe l'oeil",

is a mural that tricks the eye believe there is dimension on a flat

surface.

Wealthy homes often house

mementos that reflect the leisure pursuits of its owners--travel, games,

outdoor sports, gardening, entertaining, intellectual pursuits and collections.

Collections are often displayed framed or mounted in one place. Encyclopedias

lining shelves and art books are typical. Signs of entertaining would include a

fully stocked dining area, a handsome serving tray or tea cart with China tea

service, an espresso machine, cloth napkins and some crystal. Feeling spoiled

yet?

In the backyard patio a

fence or stand of bushes to form a privacy screen would be needed. Living trees

in pots could be used instead (emphasis on living, not artificial). Generally a

sense of quality workmanship is the goal here, not flashy or gaudy. Pretend

you've never been to K-mart! Have a piece of furniture in a fine wood. In a

similar vein, incorporate carved moldings in some of your rooms or a cornice

and baseboard. Another architectural element that is very visible would be

columns or pilasters in the living room or entry area. Plush, loose pillows on

beds and couches, old sterling silver, pedestals for displaying sculptures are

pretty standard.

You may need to do some

homework on period furniture. I'm talking historic styles of furniture here.

Choose one period of furniture that you like and copy it by buying a couple of

pieces in that style. If you have a fireplace set a quality firescreen in front

of it. If you have a dining room then hang a chandelier in it. They are not all

large these days. Don't overlook your doors--the main entry door and interior

doors. Install good hardware at least on the main entry doors. If you can get

some paneled doors that is icing on the cake.

Even if you are not an art

expert you can get buy a large piece of art--yes, bigger is better so long as

it is not so large that it overwhelms the room it occupies. I suggest you

gather opinions from other people as to the tastefulness of the artwork you

choose. You will feel more confident in your choice this way. The frame around

the painting should be elaborate, so as not to devalue the art. Have a

small art light illuminate it. Another option for display is to set a

framed piece on an easel.

Popular art subjects

include botanical prints and portraits. A European tapestry adds warmth to a

large room. A Chinese screen adds panache to your decor. It is actually

quite useful in adding depth to a plain corner and even hides flaws in a wall

surface. Here is another method of adding beauty to a wall and hiding bumps or

cracks. Cover some walls with fabric rather than wallpaper. If you enjoy music

then a floor harp or table harp is pretty addition. Also, an old wooden music

stand with old Sheet Music is an option. Show an intellectual side of you

with a telescope standing by a window.

In old European opulence

some items don't look new. They have the look of a valued item that

has been around for years  and then handed down because it was

special. You would notice that in some worn fabric on

upholstered chairs and sofas. A tall armoire would dignify a bedroom, as would

a footstool with a fur throw--faux fur would be acceptable--as it implies

comfort. A full or partial canopy bed on its own would be enough to bring

the bedroom to a new standard. If you want to have a mirror in the bedroom

get a large on for a sense of grandeur; and make sure it has a classic feel to

it.

Large porcelain animal

statues and urns also add importance. A brass-studded club chair is a good

addition to a man's room. A small, tasteful bar in the den is ok too.

A popular standard for many years has been the double-skirted

round side table. This would be appropriate for a woman's room. Don't forget

that flooring shows class when it is carpeted with wool carpet or a

quality synthetic blend. If you prefer wood floors stain them dark. You also

can't go wrong with a real oriental rug. Favorite fabrics of the wealthy

have been chintz fabrics, heavy velvet and damask. In the kitchen you can add

class and utility with gourmet class small appliances, chef quality pots and

pans and a good set of china, even if used rarely.

If you are unfamiliar with

any or all of the terms I have used here look them up to educate

yourself. Good sources of design ideas, to get you aquainted with how to put

things together, would be interior design magazines showing

current trends. If all else fails, hire a decorator! 

Written

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