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Thứ Sáu, 24 tháng 7, 2015

What You Need To Know About Arts And Crafts Style Decorating

By Phyllis Schroeder


There are many different ways in which a person can decorate their home. Some are more ornate than others. If you love the idea of clean lines without the stark look of modern styles, arts and crafts style decorating may be a good style for you to explore. Here is what you need to know about this style and what you need to do to bring it into your own home.

While it may look modern, this style is actually several hundred years old. Another design style, Victorian, that was popular when this movement was founded, was much more ornate. Some architects and designers didn't like it and wanted something that looked cleaner and more natural. This movement was the answer to that desire.

They didn't just use this type of design for furnishings. It also was used to describe a particular style of home. The British began to design homes in this manner and then it spread to North America. Many famous homes such as the Gamble Home are found in the United States.

Wood is a favorite material for individuals who are decorating in this style. It is often stained and worked in such a way that joins and seams are visible but still look beautiful. Stone is often used as well especially in flooring and columns.

If you are choosing the colors that you will use in a room or in a home, consider picking natural colors. Green, brown, and other tones that are found in nature are found in Craftsman styled items rather than bright hues that other styles of design favor. Often, some of these colors may look muted or faded rather than looking bright or artificial.

At first glance, this type of furniture may seem plain compared to other styles that are out there. Legs are often straight and they may not look highly decorated like they do in some other styles. If you look closely, however, it is the workmanship that goes into the furniture that makes it look beautiful rather than a lot of decorations built into the design.

Before you start looking for pieces to fill your home, looking online can be a huge help. There are a number of famous designers who worked in this style and there are many examples of the furniture and the homes that they created.

You may worry about trying to put a room together on a budget but you don't have to be. You may end up needing to look a bit harder in order to find information or places to buy items but in the end you can create the kind of beautiful, serene environment you are trying to achieve. Keep in mind that there are still a number of craftsmen who are working in this style that can provide you with original pieces that can be quite affordable.




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