Home Decorating

Apr 20
10:02

2012

Ujwala Gawas

Ujwala Gawas

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Whether you are putting the finishing touches to a newly decorated or re-styled room, or simply livening up an existing one, accessories can be a key factor.

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Our homes reflect our personalities and lifestyle and your choice of home furnishings speak for themselves.  There a lot of small things that can make a home more stylish and lovable.  Cushions,Home Decorating  Articles throws, bed linen and rugs are all things that come under the heading of soft furnishings.  They are generally made from fabrics such as silks, wool, linen and cashmere and can be designed according to your desires.  Soft furnishings are basically the furniture we sit and lean on.

Whether you are putting the finishing touches to a newly decorated or re-styled room, or simply livening up an existing one, accessories can be a key factor.  Soft furnishings are so often forgotten, or relegated to the back burner as people focus on things like getting the right artwork.  Small things like the humble cushion can subtly or even dramatically change a room by utilising different colours, patterns and textures.  Other items of soft furnishings can also make a huge difference such as curtains and throwovers.

Soft furnishings need not be confined to your living room.  They can be used all around your home to give any room a new identity.  A simple thing like a new bedspread can change the feel of a room instantly and the effect is immediate.  One of the most underrated items of soft furnishings in the bedroom is the headboard for your bed.  As well as giving you comfort while you are sitting up in bed they can also add a whole new focus to your bedroom.  A stunning large squared headboard will add drama and have a huge impact on your bedroom. Your kitchen can also benefit from the right home furnishing.  Changing of table linens and accessories can take your table from casual to elegant.

Consider your overall sense of style when you are choosing home furnishings.  Pale colours and floral prints may be a good choice if you prefer a softer more romantic look.  You could also consider billowy curtains and soft ruffles or piping to pillows and cushions.  If you are going for a more contemporary look then clean modern lines will lend themselves to this design style.  If it was a more rustic look you were after then pinewood floors and rugs are a good choice.  Ensure your home furnishings do not become the focal point of the room.  What you want to aim for is a comfortable home and a haven that offers a relaxed and peaceful setting.  Keep colour schemes in mind as well as house dimensions before embarking on a home furnishing plan.

Furnishings Studio is a well known company who can help furnish your home or office to your taste but with the addition of technical expertise and flair.  Visit their website www. furnishingsstudio.com to see the full range of services they have to offer.