| Styles of decorating that are popular in the consumer's | | | | and furnishings. the look of antique china and warm. |
| mind are always undergoing contant change. Most | | | | comfortable pieces are the hallmark of the shabby |
| people want their home to be totally up to date when | | | | chic style. |
| it comes to the latest in fashion ideas. It is fun and | | | | Contemporary or Modern: this style is marked by bold. |
| interesting to know about the latest decorating styles | | | | bright colors. furniture that serves function before form. |
| and gives you lots of things to talk about when | | | | and straight. architectural lines in both the furnishings |
| discussing your home. Once you have decided to | | | | and the art. |
| redocorate one of your rooms. be it the living room. | | | | Art Deco: is related to modern but usually with lines |
| kitchen. bedroom or another room. you will want to | | | | that flow smoothly instead of having a a stark. angular |
| review the decorating choices available today. One or | | | | quality. |
| two of the latest styles will defintely have an appeal | | | | Rustic: based on the feel of a cabin or a southwestern |
| for you. | | | | motif. rustic is warm and inviting. Woods are used |
| Traditional Decorating: the first style you should | | | | liberally. and the furniture is laid back and comfortable |
| consider is the traditional style because it is one style | | | | above all. with pillows and throws strewn about. |
| that never goes out of vogue. Traditional is based on | | | | French Country: one of the most popular decorating |
| the styles of royal decorating. early American | | | | styles. French Country is known for bright colors and a |
| decorating and other related "formal" styles. You would | | | | light-hearted. almost fanciful spirit to it. The woods are |
| use traditional in the upholstery. window treatments | | | | usually of rich tones such as cherry or other |
| and the accents throughout the room. This is a style | | | | fruitwoods. and bright.colorful art is seen throughout. |
| that is not cheap to duplicate; traditional furniture is | | | | You are sure to be able to find a style among these |
| usually the most expensive type of furniture. | | | | that will suit your home. and the selection of decorating |
| Shabby Chic Decorating: there are those who believe | | | | items in each of these styles will make it easy to |
| this is the best decorating method. Light colored walls | | | | convert your home completely. |