| When you talk about decorating styles many people | | | | color. |
| will tell you that they have their own style. What they | | | | If art deco is your thing then you may have lots of |
| usually mean is that their home is a mix of different | | | | black, cream and white with smooth flowing lines. |
| designs and styles. While they may have a cottage | | | | Clocks and mirrors may be angular and cushions and |
| style kitchen they prefer a pared down and stylish | | | | crockery may have bold, bright patterns. Art deco |
| living room. They may have a taste that leads towards | | | | style may include striped drapes and chubby looking |
| art deco when it comes to their bedroom and they | | | | armchairs. There is now plenty of artwork around that |
| may desire an intimate dining space. Although this may | | | | is a reminder of this period and it is worthwhile getting |
| be how most people deal with decorating styles there | | | | a few prints and framing them. The bedroom is where |
| are those who prefer a more thematic approach | | | | you can have fun with really fancy dressing tables and |
| when sprucing up their home. | | | | an elegantly dressed bed. |
| Suppose you are a fan of the cottage style of interior | | | | If you are more inclined towards a contemporary or |
| decorating. You might have sturdy furniture, especially | | | | modern style then the first thing you need to do is rid |
| in the kitchen and dining room because it will stand up | | | | yourself of any excess clutter. Modern streamlined |
| to more bashing about than other more elegant styles. | | | | designs are made for rooms that may seem empty to |
| Cottage style furniture is usually of the sturdy pure | | | | a cottage style or art deco fan. Some contemporary |
| wood type, particularly when it comes to tables and | | | | designs consist of a lot of leather and chrome - |
| chairs. With cottage decorating it is ok to have | | | | colored bathroom suites are out if you are going for |
| mismatched furniture, but usually not too much of it. | | | | this look, the bathroom should be white and functional. |
| Chintz is also another firm cottage style favorite | | | | A fully fitted kitchen with all the latest gadgets is also |
| reminiscent of the old farms and ranches. Most | | | | part of the contemporary style. The place where the |
| traditional cottage style homes often sport loaded | | | | moderns let their hair down is in the bedroom. Here |
| bookshelves and an open fire. When it comes to | | | | you can choose whatever you find the most relaxing |
| cottage style, cosy is often the key word - although | | | | and the décor that is most likely to ensure you |
| you can get cottage style with cleaner lines and less | | | | get a good night's rest. |