Everything You Need to Know About Home Accent Tables...

Home accent tables can be both functional and decorative. They can come as singular pieces, a matched set or nesting tables, having the ability of being handy while being a stunning visual statement. Below are a few tips and thoughts about accent tables. Where do they go? These tables are usually placed at the ends of beds or sofas or between two chairs. Never be confined to this as they can also work in the entranceway, a stairway landing, against an empty wall or tucked into a corner. You just have to make sure that they have the right scale and size for the space. How are they used? As what we have said, an accent table can be very useful. You can use it as a hall table to keep your things within your reach or a table where you keep your phone and alarm clock. But an accent table can be so much more. You can use it to showcase a beautiful lamp or display a collection. Just remember to keep it simple as a small table like the Montreal Elegant Styling Wooden Small Table by Adesso can quickly become cluttered. How big or small should it be? An accent table should never be taller than the arms on sofas and chairs. In fact, it should be a little shorter to add visual interest to the room and break up the lines from one piece of furniture to another. Keep the proportions of space in mind when buying a table. It should not look too small; it should also not overpower the room. What will work best in your home? Accent tables are usually made of wood. Some come with beautiful inlays, some are painted and some are distressed. They also come in various themes, from rustic like the Narrative Side Table by Context Furniture to modern to art deco. Generally, they should imitate the décor style of your home, like adding a slight twist to make it stand out. On the other hand, you can also use it as a focal point or as juxtaposition against the rest of your furniture. Does an accent table have to be a table? An accent table does not have to be a basic circle, rectangle or square. They can also come with cupboards and drawers and have some bulk in them. Known as a chest, they serve the same purpose as an accent table. In fact, chests just might be more practical. Their bigger storage space, like the ones in the Mixed Taupe Reclaimed Solid Wood 1 Drawer Accent Table by Monarch Specialties gives you should come in handier and more practical than the conventional accent tables. What goes over an accent table? A gorgeous mirror can look stunning. Ensure that the table is wider than the mirror as you would not want the mirror sticking out past the edge of the table. The mirror should also be shorter than the table to keep the balance. Artwork placed over the table would also be a great choice, but you need to be careful that it does compete with the display on your table. Keep it...

6 Ways to Decorate with Home Accent Chairs...

Home accent chairs should not be thought of as just another piece of furniture. Choosing the right one can make or break the flow of your living room. They all come in various sizes, shapes and fabrics, adding spice to what would otherwise  be an exciting  room. Ranging from lounge chairs to chaises to standard chairs, adding one to your home is a great way to bring your space together with ture function and style. This piece becomes the perfect place to sit and put on your shoes, guest seating, or a place of relaxation after a long and hard day at work. Here are some great picks for your home. “Lady Slipper” Zebra Print Accent Chair by Powell. Adding bold drama to any space, it features a generous sized plush seat for comfort along with a low lying chair back for appeal. This is a great piece to add to a living room, bedroom and even study. Admire Office Chair in White by Zuo Modern. Featuring a sleek and comfy shape, this chair comes with soft padded leatherette with an adjustable height and rolling base. It comes in stunning white finish perfect  for any modern home. Pup Chair by Zuo Modern. Here’s one for your kids. Surprise your children with a puppy without having to worry about allergies. This polyethylene-based chair is built for rough handling and hours of fun. It is available in colors Red, Green and Orange. Buying the chairs might have been easy for you. But have you thought about how to incorporate  it in your home? Here are some tips to help you out. Consider size. This is the most important thing that you need to consider, along with the space that you will work with. A chair that is too low or too high from the ground will not be comfortable to sit on. Create a sitting area. Accent chairs are not just limited to the living room. You can create a sitting area by putting an accent chair with a small table and lamp. It provides a cozy little spot to read, listen and just relax. Arms or no arms. At times, we do not have space for an accent chair with arms. It’s a good thing that there are numerous armless options that still look as fabulous Multipurpose. An accent chair does not only have to be used in a single room. Pick one that fits into the overall theme of your house or one that is neutral so it can adjust and blend into any of the rooms that it is in. Function. If the chair is in a popular location of the  house like the family room or living room, consider getting one that looks good and is comfortable. For other areas, you can opt for style over comfort. Group them together. While accent chairs can function on their own, you can very well group two together if your space permits. A great option for entertaining, it can replace a single chair or love...

Accent Home Furnishings: Tips for a Minimalist Home Decor...

If you agree that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, a home with a minimalist style is for you. Many interpret minimalist as dull and actually unfulfilling; but, in fact, good minimalism is a captivating and an enviable décor feat to achieve. Here are some tips to help you create an elegant minimalist home space with accent home furnishings. Create a clean space for a minimalist style Clutter is one of the greatest sources of stress in a home space. By adopting a minimal approach, you will not only bring order to your home, and give it an organized and streamlined look as well. You might have to first go through your home to get rid of items that you do not want or use anymore. You will eventually end up with a stress-free home environment. Conceal as much stuff as you can behind boxes or cabinets like the Ballard Shelving Unit by EuroStyle. Stick to our minimalist color story Too many designs and colors can look busy and even give the feel that your furniture and walls are a disharmony instead of being a comfortable living space. Pick one color or color theme and bring minimalist harmony to your home. For a monochromatic space, use one dominant color on all key furniture pieces. Also alter textures by using color for interest and contrast. If you have more than one color, stick to it and repeat it throughout the space to create a cohesive palette. Balance is key to minimalist design In minimalist design, you need to pay attention to balance. Arrange lamps, pillows or artwork like the Curved Red & Black Wall Art by Howard Elliott asymmetrically to one side or in flanking pairs. This should make  a huge difference on how you perceive the space if the placement of items builds off every group via juxtaposition or balance. If you find this concept hard to grasp, go to an interior designer or search online for specific decorating ideas. Get minimalist control with a focal point If you love your sofa, then make it the center of attention in your living room. Always have a focal point like a piece of furniture placed in the center of room. You can use a cabinet like the Mixed Taupe Reclaimed Solid Wood 2 Door Accent Cabinet by Monarch Specialties from where all the other element radiates out. To follow the minimalist principle, think of your room as a grid and be aware of the horizontal and vertical lines you are introducing within it with color, art, objects and furniture. The understated control of this element can be very powerful. Group same items for a bold minimalist statement Rather than having your décor items all scattered across your walls, shelves and counters, it would be better to suggest consolidating like objects together in one area. For instance, group vases or a collection of similar objects in one area. There is strength in numbers and a series of similar items make a bold and edited...

4 Insider Tips for Buying Furniture from Home Accent Stores...

Home accent stores are just one of the few avenues that hold a treasure chest of furniture pieces that will add more style and personality to your home. When shopping in one of them, it is very much possible to save yourself a few hundred dollars. So the next time that you get new furniture for yourself or someone else’s, take along with you these four insider tips from an ex-store manager. Go to your local furniture leasing or rental store first. People do not realize the amount of money that you can save just by buying leased furniture. When a piece of furniture comes back from being leased out, you have the chance to buy it at a discount — you can buy entertainment, office and bedroom office at great discount prices. Just make sure that you check them thoroughly before you buy it. Ask for a discount. Asking for a better price especially pertains to furniture at the rental stores. Also, the more that you buy, the better the package  pricing will be. You can literally save yourself thousands of dollars just for asking. Most of the time, you can get up to 10% right off the top, but know that you can always ask for more. Head to sales events. When a furniture store has a sale, make sure that you go. They usually have items with highest discounts to draw customers in. When you get to the sale event, ask to talk to the manager and tell him that you are looking to purchase furniture and that you want the best deal that they have to offer. Again, ask for the best possible price. This is a great opportunity to save money as they need to rid some of their pieces as soon as possible. Look for sales at  the end of the year. Finally, get to know your local store manager. Drop in from time to time an say hello, taking a look at the things new and those on sale, as this will pay off down the road. Store managers usually  get the best price possible when it comes the time for you to buy from them. It might seem a little strange at first, but be genuine about it and it will help you save money the next time that you are ready to buy new furniture. What accent pieces should you be on the lookout for, you ask? Here are some great selections to watch out for. 80 Inch Glass Bookcase or Room Divider by Diamond Sofa. A great wall unit for home accent display, room divider or even an entertainment piece, this bookcase if finished on all sides and can be used as a bookcase or partition. Dado 2-Door, 2-Drawer Buffet with Glass Shelves by Allan Copley Designs. Featuring a distinctive, versatile and functional nature, this work of modern architecture has an Espresso on Kulin finish to add warmth to your room’s décor. Pearl Jewelry Armoire by Linon Home Décor. With a crisp white finish and traditional styling, this timeless armoire features 4 drawers and a lift top lid with mirror that reveals lined and divided...

Shopping Tips for Colorful and Unique Accent Furniture...

Do you want to add color to your home’s interior? Are you afraid of ruining your nice and neutral decorating scheme with colors that will not suit you? You need not  be afraid. Looking for colorful and unique accent furniture does not have to be so intimidating. Here are some interior decorating tips to help you get started on adding color and life to your home décor. Complement your current interior decorating style When adding pops of color to your current interior décor,  pick items that will complement both your style and your color scheme. An Art Deco lamp, for example, will look rather funny when you put it next to a piece of Victorian furniture. This does not exactly mean that you cannot mix and match your styles; just make sure that they have at least some kind of commonality. Add an interesting pop of red to your living space with the Handmade Blown Glass Melon Bowl with Granite Beige and Gray Finish by Ambiente. This elegant glass piece is handcrafted, wholly hand-blown and hand-painted with ancient Spanish techniques and Italian traditions,  and should be a great statement piece in your space. Balance pops of color with interesting, neutral accessories Do you want your chosen accent color to stand out? If yes, group a bright colored piece along with a couple of neutral ones that come with interesting patterns or textures. Or, you can just pick anything that will not stand out as much. This way, the focus will be on your pop of color. The Russet Whimsical Tea Pots by Howard Elliott comes with interesting shapes and textures that should look great next to colorful home accents. This is a set of three ceramic teapots that comes with a rich russet brown glaze. Pair one of them with a brightly-colored bowl, vase or something that you can put behind it to create lots of contrast. Start out small and slowly build your color scheme To avoid color shock, start with small things. From here, you can slowly add a little more color here and another one there, and see how it like before you bring in another color. If you do not like it, you can easily change it up. Otherwise, you can continue adding more pieces one at time. Plus, it would be expensive to go all out and buy all new décor pieces for your home. The Bright Red Lacquer with Gold Accents Ceramic Vases – Set of 3 by Howard Elliott is bold enough without being too loud amongst a mostly-neutral color tones. Available in a set of three, they will look great for homes with a traditional style design. To further tone them down, fill every vase with greenery and put them together in the entryway near a door. Remember and consider these interior decorating tips when you are out shopping for colorful home accents. If you do, you just might overcome your fear of incorporating color in your...