subject: Guide To Buying The Right Accessories For Your Home [print this page] When it comes to defining the style of your home, the home dcor accessories you select have all the power. Use a few key accessories and keep your space uncluttered. Place some of these fascinating accessories within your home to add to its aesthetics as well as functionality
Let the Candles Set the Mood
Candles can drastically alter the look and feel of a room, creating a subtle and warm glow. Unscented tapers add an elegant touch to the dining room while scented mood candles bring the benefits of aromatherapy to your bedroom or bathroom. Beeswax candles and candles made with multiple blocks of colored wax make a decorative statement.
Accent Your Rooms with Rugs
An area rug can act as the focal point of a room, tie a room together with its color scheme, or create cozy conversational spaces. When looking at rug materials, consider how much foot traffic an area receives.
Pick up the Perfect Picture Frames
Aesthetically pleasing picture frames add an artistic element to your wall, mantel, or table. Picture frames and mats can also drastically change the perceived value of a piece of art.
Consider the function and style of your room when choosing picture frames. Museum-type gold frames add sophistication and formality to a room. Colorful frames add a touch of whimsy and playfulness. Distressed wood frames provide a cottage or rustic look. Sleek silver or lacquered frames decorate modern and contemporary settings.
Wallpaper your Walls
Wallpaper and wallpaper borders hide imperfections and allow you to quickly create a new look for a room. Wallpaper is available in a variety of materials, including flocks, foils, fabrics, embossed designs, vinyl, and grass cloth. Most stock wallpapers are made of vinyl, which is easy to hang and easy to clean.
Complete Rooms with Clocks
Clocks complete the mood or look of a room and can help define your personal style. From wall clocks and mantel clocks to desk clocks and grandfather clocks, these timepieces are always a decorative classic. Traditional or anniversary clocks add interest to an end table; wall clocks propped on an easel in the kitchen or on an end table add charm and grandfather clocks in the entryway are a nice way to welcome your guests.
Slipcover your Sofa, Chairs, and other Furniture Items
Slipcovers quickly and easily make over a room, hiding unattractive, mismatched, or well-worn upholstery, at a low price. Use slipcovers on everything from inherited wing chairs and ottomans to plain folding chairs. They can also protect delicate or expensive upholstery from kids, pets, and houseguests.
Light up your Rooms with Lamps
Lamps say a lot about your style. They can act as a decorative accessory, serve a purpose, or create a striking effect. To add some dramatic lighting to your space, vary the height of the lamps throughout the room.
Maximize Space with Mirrors
Mirrors, a magical design accessory, can transform a room, making it appear brighter, lighter, and glamorous. Mirrors also can multiply the space in a room, adding depth and dimension by optically expanding the view.
You can place mirrors in nearly any room of the house. Varying the shapes, sizes, tints, and frames of mirrors in your home will add interest.
Finally, dont forget outdoor Decorating. Turn your patio or deck into an outdoor room. Secondary aluminum railings or handrails with good grips are now a mandate by most building and deck codes. You can find durable, lightweight and also low maintenance railings that wont rot, corrode or stain.
