Decorating With Classy Room Accessories

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If you want your room to look dignified, refined and classy then there are definitely some decorative touches you can use to achieve the effect. Follow the tips in this article to avoid looking like you are suffering from a case of bad taste.

One way to not look tacky is to decorate with natural fabrics, woods and colors. Natural objects also add a touch of class to palace. These objects can include dirtied leaves, seed pads, sea shells and stones. These found objects can be grouped together on a table or framed by wood with a block of glass over it. Groupings of vintage green or blue glass look sophisticated, especially on a round copper or glass table.

Vintage industrial lamps are also very hip and also classic looking. These are the types of lamps on arms that used to be used in doctor’s offices. They look best if left slightly distressed. They are also easy to angle so you can highlight a nice piece of furniture, collectibles or artwork groupings with their beams.

Using thick white cotton towels in your bathroom imply class and sophistication. It gives the bathroom a spa-like feel. Use shells or other natural objects as soap dishes.

Objects that are older that are painted white also add an element of chic to a room especially when combined with an exotic, posh newer object such as a cow skin or zebra rug thrown on the floor.

Dragging objects that would typically be used outdoors or in gardens can give a place a touch of class. Objects that work best are benches, urns and statues. Wooden statues and natural wood bowls look elegant and tasteful.

Clear glass objects can also give a dash of sophistication and gleam to any room. Hang crystals in the window and use glass balls, domes, jars or disks to reflect light. The occasional antique object, like an old Tiffany lamp, adds a bit of interest without becoming kitschy.

A classy room is also one that boasts some artworks. The most tasteful look is a grouping of black and white photos on the walls.

White walls with a dark floor most imply sophistication as do floor length fabric drapes that let the sun’s rays shine through. Sometimes chiffon or sheer lace curtains work well but the best type are light cotton drapes hung from simple curtain clips and from a simple wrought iron rod.

The bottom line – when it comes to classy décor, simple equals sophistication.

Decorating With Tropical Chic

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Tropical chic is a popular, exotic way to decorate any room. Jungle themes, vivid colors and natural woods are part of the look. The style is reminiscent of the wild while at the same time becoming sophisticated and peaceful. Different textures of wood are mixed with intricate animal and plant patterns to create a visual interest that makes you feel like you are lounging in the middle of a tropical forest.

Common motifs on fabrics using this style include stylized palm trees, banana leaf prints, pineapples, coconuts, monkeys and large exotic blossoms. Furniture often is made out of rattan or wood and then covered with large cushions covered with grass clothe, leather and prints. The furniture tends to casual, comfortable and unstructured and slightly larger than usual.

When animal or floral patterns are not used then paints and fabrics tend to be in neutral tones such as ivory, cream, beige, khaki, camel, tan deep brown, mustard yellow, crimson, avocado, light sage, mustard yellow, crimson and banana yellow. Accents are in crimsons, corals, dark brown, black and gold. Patterns are big and not tiny or demure.

Another characteristic of this look is giant looking furniture that seems that it might embrace you… Wicker, bamboo, iron and rattan are created in a larger scale so that people look like they are disappearing into the comfort of the room. Rugs and curtains tend to have Zebra, giraffe or leopard prints.

Window coverings should be natural. Linen panels, plantation shutters or bamboo or matchstick blinds suit the look of this room. This matches grass cloth mats, wicker baskets and folding screens that are also a signature part of this look.

The artwork that looks best with this décor is usually one that is done in demure browns, oranges and greens. Forest scenes and animal scenes are typical. Go for large simple vases filled with sheathes of bamboo or large single blossoms of exotics such as the Birds of Paradise or Orchids.

When it comes to a dining room tableware might be made of bamboo and the plates out of natural colored stone wear. Rattan or textured colored placemats can complete the look. Rattan or bamboo tables painted black or natural with thick glass paned tops are also characteristic of this look.

Stand alone large plants such as palm trees in pots are an inexpensive addition to a room in which the Tropical Chic theme is attempting to be expressed.