Friday, February 5, 2010

Finishing School

No matter if you are into traditional or modern styles of home decor, furniture sets are the boring way to decorate. When everything matches, your surroundings end up looking dull and lifeless. The solution...select things that coordinate, rather than match exactly.

When I decorate a room, I like at least two finishes of wood. Cherry and mahogany are one of my favorite wood finish combinations. Make sure to distribute both evenly throughout the room to make the space cohesive.

Like wood finishes, I also prefer a couple of different neutral fabric colors on upholstered pieces. Select your most comfortable and durable fabric, like microfiber or washable cotton slipcovered pieces, for your sofa or sectional. For occasional chairs, I always like to throw in a contrasting fabric like leather, silk, rayon and acrylics to spice up the mix. Finish the look with dramatic pops of color in your coordinating throw pillows and accessories.

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