Tuesday, August 17, 2010

DESIGN TIP TUESDAY

It's all about balance!

Whether you choose a bright or dark color scheme, it's the texture that pulls a room together.

Shiny cool surfaces come into play in multiple areas with shelving, translucent glass vases, picture frames, mirrors, and satin or leather fabrics. But the balance is then achieved by adding warm surfaces to such areas as upholstery in cashmere, chenille or tweed fabric, carpets of sisal, nylon or wool. Complete the feel by additional textural balance like a velvet or faux fur throw over a leather chair.

Window treatments can be soft or hard.
You can go with a soft fabric drapery treatment, a hard horizontal slat wood blind, or a mid-range woven panel to texturally add interest to the room.


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