Choosing Interior Design And Decorating Styles That Fit Your Personality: Part 3

Cool, Calm, Tranquil Interior Design Styles

A cool room is one that exudes an air of calm and tranquility.  This look is often desirable in areas where you want to promote rest, serenity or concentration.    Bedrooms, baths, offices or hot, sunny rooms where you want to visually lower the temperature.  Colors are usually light blues, greens, silvers, pastels or neutrals.  Monochromatic color schemes can often be found in cooler rooms.  These colors make a room feel more spacious and airy. 

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Choosing Interior Design And Decorating Styles That Fit Your Personality: Part 2

Formal Decorating And Design Styles

 When you think of formal rooms, think of symmetrical elegance. Furnishings are usually balanced, often in identical pairs, arranged on a straight axis around the room. They frequently feature rich, luxurious fabrics, dark woods, elaborately framed artwork and mirrors, shine and sparkle. The room usually has a central focal point, such as a fireplace, large window or an elegant piece of antique furniture. This look is designed to impress and goes well in homes with high ceilings, large windows and showy architectural features.

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Choosing Interior Design And Decorating Styles That Fit Your Personality: Part 1

Choosing Decorating Styles That Fit Your Personality

Part 1: How To Choose A Decorating Style That Fits Your Personality

Do you envy people who seem to instinctively know what looks best in their home? The ones who automatically gravitate towards the perfect colors, furniture and accessories that make their home look beautiful and yet reflect so much of their own distinctive personality. They can toss out phrases like contemporary minimalist or bohemian retro with complete confidence. How do they manage to have such a natural flair for design when it can seem so complicated to others?

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