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French Style Home Library

Admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:50:27 +0000

A unique paint color such as apple green, black, or red bookcases can bring out the beauty of the books and displays in libraries. Adding multiple layers of architectural details such as stone, tapestries, wood detail and accessories will add to the detail and charm of classic reading rooms. Purchasing bookcases can be an alternative way of saving money than having custom built bookcases. If you do decide to go that route, be sure to paint your shelves, so that the various materials used will bend together. Consider a classic gray, black or antique color that will give off a classic antique feel. Adding an shelf to the top of typical bookcases can give the look of floor to ceiling shelves. There are many options to make your personal library that dream reading room. (Read More.....)

Charles Faudree French Style

Admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:29:12 +0000

French Country decorating is in the details. Adding a ornate vase, or a printed throw pillow or patterned wallpaper can really tie together the details of achieving a french country look. Charles Faudree has been named one of the top 100 designers, and has always focuses on classical french interiors. His books are filled with glossy pictures of many rooms, all having that classic french country design. Faudree assures that you don't need to spend a fortune to have a nice home. He says- "a signature piece doesn't have to be expensive. You can get the look without the seventeenth-century armoire." He often features silk draperies and overstuffed chairs along with patterned fabrics go a long way of achieving that luxurious feel. Faudree encourages home decorators to fill a room till it's "overflowing, but never cluttered or overpowering." He achieves this balance by blending an array of fabrics-toile, stripes, plaid, tapestries-and playing them off antique woods and figurine collections. (Read More.....)

Alessandra Branca’s French Style Home

Admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:08:21 +0000

A European designer at heart, Alessandra Branca incorporates antique designs into a mix of modern day elements for new takes on old world elegance. The 16th through the 18th century is where she draws her inspiration, as she is an avid reader always looking for an opportunity for a new direction. Her keen eye for color and a willingness to take risks on dramatic style is what is so interesting about her. Drawn to classic looks, her intuition kicks it up a notch with bold color palettes and contrasting designs. (Read More.....)

Antique French Style Shops

Admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:03:25 +0000

Our Family headed to Colburg Ontario to visit, and I was inspired by some of the downtown shops that were built in the 1900's. If you are into antique style, you can still find these beauties in the older areas of the towns and cities in EVERY city. If you travel to England, these vintage styles are more common. They feature some of the most spectacular eye-catching colors that are hard to miss from the seat of your car. Some of the older architectural designs often had asymmetrical look to them, balanced by windows that made it a very inviting design. (Read More.....)