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Chartreuse - A Risque Color?

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I love choices that are bold and statements that turn heads. But when it comes to decorating your own home you may want to think twice before going too risque with your choices. Before choosing to make a bold and dramatic statement ask yourself this. Is it a passing fancy or is it a choice you will be happy with in the long run? If you are ready to take the plunge, I recommend chartreuse!  Colors have the power to capture our imagination and  this is  one such color. A perfect blend of sunny yellow and organic green, chartreuse makes a strong statement and makes a space naturally dramatic.    I have collected a lot of inspiring images that captures the beauty of chartreuse and utilizes it perfectly in a home setting.    Some of my favorite chartreuse home decor accessories:                           ...

Area Rugs in Contemporary Home Decor

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The purpose of an area rug is to create a distinct area within a room around which furniture is arranged to define a purpose such as a seating arrangement, a play area or sleeping quarters. Additionally, they offer comfort under our feet, warm or toes and add luxury to our living space. While it has a distinct function to fulfill, the role of an area rug in the overall decor scheme of a room is very important. Rugs can act as focal points and artistic expressions or just form a simple backdrop to support other dramatic elements in a room.  Rugs can be synthetic or natural. From an eco-friendly and sustainability point of view I am a big fan of area rugs made of natural plant fibers like sisal, jute, grass, cotton etc. The look is sophisticated and understated. I love my floors neutral so I have less restriction adding patterns and colors through art and other decor elements. The general rules of using area rugs in various areas of a home are demonstrated throu...

Decorating Side Tables

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As a decorator and Stager, I understand the importance of creating vignettes around a home to add charm and personality. Side tables, or end tables as they are sometimes called, are a perfect way to add this designer magazine-quality touch to a room. It is a small piece of furniture with great purpose. Apart from the fact that we need a side tables to put down our food, drinks, books and remotes, they allow us to create interesting and unique displays of our favorite items and beautiful belongings.  The right place to start is to pick the perfect side table. Based on the rest of the furniture and the types of colors and finishes used, the side table should complement and not compete with the other items in the room. I like side tables with a unique touch adding a decorative element to an otherwise functional mix of furniture.  Some samples of stylish and versatile side tables:  In my research to find a wide array of side table decorating arrangements, I was f...