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Harvesting the Trends: Fall Home Decor
August 28th, 2010 | 
Author: Are you bored with your current home decor? Do you need a break from all things neutral? A great way to put some pizzazz back into your home is to change your style to go along with the seasons.
This Fall features an eclectic mixture of color and texture trends. There are so many hot designs this season, that you can easily find one to suit your tastes.
At this time of year, you want your home to be a cozy space, full of warmth, so choose colors appropriately. The classic colors of Fall include rich chocolate brown, dark shades of green, hints of orange, and deep red. Purchasing accents in these colors is a great way to bring richness into your room without overwhelming it. Area rugs, pillows, and other accessories like dried flowers are just a few examples.
While the classics will always be in style, there are also some hot new trends for the season that can liven up your space. The first of these is Asian-inspired decor. Any accessories done with an Asian flair are very big this season, and can add an interesting dimension to your already existing decor.
Metallics are also hot this year. Candlesticks, picture frames, and even upholstery are coming in shimmery materials. Because metallics have such a strong visual impact, use them in moderation to add visual punch.
Other hot colors right now include black and white, which always looks crisp and modern. Deep red makes a wonderful accent color. And clear accessories are going to be very popular in the coming months.
Nature inspired furnishings and home fashions are very hot right now. Transforming refurbished materials into unique and practical furniture pieces is becoming a new art form. Choose environmentally friendly materials and stylish recycled items. Wrap your room in natural looking colors like rich brown, sage green, or cranberry. Your home will feel warm, inviting, and fresh at the same time.
Bring nature in with decorative trees, and line your vases with attractive stones. The idea is to continue inside what nature is doing outside.
The rococo style is making a big comeback this Fall as well. Rococo is an 18th century French movement that involves very ornate furniture and accessories, mirrors, sculptures, and wall hangings. It is over-the-top elegance. Today, beautiful wallpaper designs can be found in the rococo style, as well as chandeliers, and curtains. You can either use only a few rococo details, or plan an entire room around this period.
Before redecorating, remember that not all trends will work in your home. Keep in mind the age and architecture of your home, as well as key elements such as what type and color of flooring you have. Take a look at the unchangeable elements of your home before adding too many trendy colors and accessories.
Summer Bedding
Comfortable bedding guarantees sound sleep. Bedding includes pillows, sheets, comforters, duvets, blankets, and quilts. Cotton and silk are suitable materials for summer bedding.
Bedding made of ecru cotton is ideal for summer. Cotton bed linens with higher thread counts are more soft and comfortable. Cotton bedding provides good air circulation and guarantees a comfortable sleep during hot summers. 100% cotton bedding in beautiful style and colors are a valuable addition to your bedroom. If you have babies at home, it is best to use cotton summer bedding in their cribs.
Silk is a summer bedding material that gives a luxurious appearance and keeps you cool from the summer heat. Lightweight silk bedding has a lasting elegance and can be used all round the year as well. If the temperature drops during summer nights you can use a lightweight fleece blanket along with your other summer bedding items.
Satin is used as a luxurious summer bedding material. Satin bedding is very smooth and gives a cooling effect during summers. Satin sheets, pillow covers, and comforters are excellent summer bedding items. Satin bedding is safe even for those with sensitive skin.
For those who need comforters during summer, hypoallergenic down comforters are a good choice. If you are allergic to feathers, choose lightweight wool comforters. Wool has the quality of wicking away moisture during summer and is long lasting. Silk comforters are lightweight, luxurious and comfortable during summer. Organic cotton comforters are however, the best choice.
Summer bedding made of cotton, silk and satin is easy to care for and is available in a wide range of colors. All these bedding items are available in floral designs, geometric patterns as well as other themed prints including cartoon characters and sports.
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Sheepskin Rugs – Possibly the Most Comfortable Rugs Made!
If you are considering a new rug for your home then make sure you put a sheepskin rug on your list of rugs to check out. If you do some research on sheepskin you will find out that is is a remarkable material. Many people use it in there cars for seat covers because it is so protective and sheepskin keeps you cool all the time. Sheepskin isn’t just good for vehicles though. The almost magical properties of sheepskin is great for rugs, pillows as well as many other applications.
The good thing about sheepskin rugs are there ability to withstand heavy traffic without showing wear. People buy Persian rugs as well as many other exotic rugs and they put them in places where people will not walk on them. They warn people not to walk on their expensive rugs. With sheepskin the only thing you will tell people to do is to take their shoes off before they step on your sheepskin rug. This is not to keep the rug from getting dirty or showing wear, but so they can feel how good it feels on their feet.
I believe you will be just as amazed as I was. In fact I was so amazed by sheepskins comfort I ended up getting rugs, pillows and even a sheepskin seat cover for my motorcycle. So many people have told me that they would have never believed that sheepskin was so comfortable if I hadn’t introduced them to it.
Sheepskin is so protective you will not have to worry about whatever it is you want to protect for years and years. It doesn’t matter if its your hard wood floors or your motorcycle seat. Sheepskin is a sure thing when it comes to protection.
If you get sheepskin for protection you will most defiantly appreciate the comfort it brings as well. Sheepskin just feels so soft and good under your feet or your tush. It will help eliminate sweating and keep a constant cool temperature at all times. Have you ever felt something you just couldn’t stop feeling? Well sheepskin is one of those things. I just can’t stop rubbing the sheepskin pillows on my couch. Sometimes I thing I’m going to wear them out because I rub them so much, but I know better than that. It just seems therapeutic and relaxing to sit and feel the thick but firm softness of sheepskin.
If you have never thought about sheepskin for your interior decorating needs then think again. You will not be sorry. So many people put there trust in synthetic materials for there rugs and pillows as well as other products that we use everyday for our comfort. Why not put your trust in something more natural? If you ever run into someone that has anything sheepskin in there home, just ask them what they think about it. Or better yet ask if you can see it for yourself.
Allen 9 – hook Wall Shelf, 9 HOOKS, WHITE
- 14″H x 53″W x 7″D.
- Assembly required.
Product Description
With ample storage and display space, the Allen Wall Shelf is great for holding anything from photos and vases to accessories and supplies. Gently curving dividers and a rich finish add a touch of elegance to this wall decor while sturdy materials ensure quality use. Purchase yours today and enhance your home decor.Handcrafted of solid hardwood for lasting quality.Lower hooks will hold hats, jackets and more. Actual size is 9 HOOKS… More >>
Replacement Canopy For Aluminum – frame Market Umbrella, 9′ DIAMETER, MERNA LATTE PLY
- Small: 6′ diameter; has 6 ribs.
- Medium: 7.5′ diameter; has 6 ribs.
- Large: 9′ diameter; has 8 ribs.
- Grande: 11′ diameter; has 8 ribs.
Product Description
Our market umbrella replacement canopies are perfect for updating the style of your outdoor decor or for changing out your old canopy. Quality-crafted for long-lasting beauty, you’re sure to love your purchase season after season. Order now. Fabrics are UV protected to resist fading. Made of specially treated materials to resist stains and mildew. Sunbrella® fabric is produced from tough acrylic fibers. Sunbrella® and Outdura® fabrics priced slightly higher; see … More >>
Replacement Canopy For Aluminum – frame Market Umbrella, 9′ DIAMETER, MERNA LATTE PLY
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