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6 Ways to Decorate with Home Accent Chairs

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

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

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...
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Shopping Tips for Colorful and Unique Accent Furniture

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...
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Accent Furniture: Using Mirrors for Good Feng Shui

Accent Furniture: Using Mirrors for Good Feng Shui...

There are so many benefits to decorating with mirrors. Generally, mirrors help enhance an attractive view, reflect light and give the illusion of a bigger space. In terms of Feng Shui decorating, this piece of accent furniture can do all these things plus more. Read on and know how you can use mirrors for good Feng Shui. If you are wondering what Feng Shui is all about, it is an ancient Chinese art that involves the placement of objects in a way that invites good energy in and shuts bad energy out. It has been said that by harmoniously putting objects in your home, you can create a balance that will promote financial well being, good fortune and good health. When translated, the words Feng Shui mean wind and water. Mirrors represent the element of water. When positioned properly, they can be a powerful tool in Feng Shui decorating. Mirrors also symbolize a person’s self-image and clarity of mind, so they should always be kept clear and clean. Below are some great picks for your home. Alice Furniture Floor Mirror by Adesso. This is a folding stand-up mirror with a powder-coated Champagne steel finish.  Quarter inch bevel trims the left and right side of the mirror. Booker Mirror – Black Finish by Cooper Classics. Complete the look of your décor with this gorgeous beveled wall mirror.  It features a distressed black finish with brown undertones. Bangkok Mirror by Howard Elliott. This mirror features a rectangular mirror bordered by a rippled wave design created in a wood frame, finished in a burnished silver leaf. In Feng Shui, mirrors are very powerful tools that can be used to push negative energy back when properly positioned in the home. To improve family and health, put the mirror to the Ease. For financial wealth, position it to the Southeast. To being success to your career, put it to the North. Avoid putting a mirror to the South because this is a fire element, and will therefore be a sharp contrast the water element that mirrors represent. In the same way that there is positive mirror placement in Feng Shui, there is also negative placement. Mirrors should not be used in the following ways. Do not put mirrors in the kitchen where it can reflect flames. Remember that mirrors represent water and fire is a sharp contrast. Flames can be a negative symbol. Do not hang a mirror too high that you cannot see your entire head. This can bring about a negative self-image. Do not reflect the front door with a mirror as good energy will be reflected back outside the home. Do not hand mirrors facing one another. Do not put a mirror facing your bed. It has been said that the mirror will duplicate relationships and lead to infidelity. It can also deplete your energy while you sleep. Now that you have an idea on how to decorate with mirrors, you can now have a home that attracts all the positive energy that it can...
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Accent Furniture: How to Choose the Perfect Table Shape

Accent Furniture: How to Choose the Perfect Table Shape...

Accent tables come in various sizes, shapes, woods and finishes. Choosing the right one can be a hard process, especially when you have already decided on a theme for your room. For the most part, you will have to consider the stain of the wood and the intimacy of its design. However, one thing that is easily overlooked is the shape of this accent furniture, not knowing that it is one of the most crucial elements that can make or break the flow of your room. Square Tables Anything with flat sides will work best when placed along something with flat sides as well. Square tables can be used as a connecting piece. When placed alone against a wall, they have the effect of destroying or muting the flow of the room, so it would be best to break them up and relax the room. This technique becomes useful when you are looking to break multiple bookshelves that are not identical, placing similar but not identical tables with each one. The Glacier Designer Glass Table Top Satin Steel Legs and Frame End Table by Adesso would be a great pick for a modern space. Circular Tables Circular pieces create a sense of smooth flowing motion. Because of this circular accent tables are great as free standing tables. It has no corners and presents a sense of an open and flowing environment, all the while providing safety as there are no corners to catch loose clothes and other things on. For a display room with small decorations placed in the middle, a circular accent table like the Marcella Pedestal Table by Cooper Classics would make for the perfect base. Be careful, though with placing it against a straight surface as it gives an awkward look and wastes space. Triangular Tables Square tables might work in corners, but triangular tables work better. These tables turn boring corners into a secondary focal point in the room. They are also great when you have two perpendicular couches and you are looking for a way to fill in that awkward corner between them. Although square tables work, their outer corner might take up too much space and kill the room’s flow. Triangle tables work best in filling odd corners while keeping the flow of the room at a maximum Half Circle Tables There are so many shapes of accent tables that are perfect for specific room designs, but one shape in particular that will work great in many homes is the half circle. These tables are perfect against the wall by itself, particularly in the hallway and other tight spaces. Its flat surface will not look awkward against the wall, and its circular section will keep the flow going and prevent passersby from catching their clothes on it. Just like the Oliver Console Table by EuroStyle, it gives the impression of a half table that is built into the wall. These are just some basic tips on choosing the right accent table for your space. Know that what you pick will ultimately depend on the style of your...