home decorating styles

home decorating styles

Decorating your home is a journey in self-discovery. It is a time to carefully consider the colors and styles that you will bring into each room, as they ultimately reflect you. Many begin by thinking about the mood they wish to create. Others search stores and the pages of magazines to discover the styles of furniture and accent pieces that best suit their tastes. As with fashion, once you have acquired a sense of your home decor style, it is time to flaunt it. For the homeowner who seeks to stand out from the crowd and design an interior space that reflects his or her individuality, incorporating statement furniture is key.

Statement pieces are bold and unique and, as the name implies, make a statement about the owner’s personal style. “Statement pieces add character and vibrancy to a home. Hand-painted furniture with artistic scenes or patterns, bold colors or hand-carved details can truly reflect an individual’s unique style and transform a room into a private oasis,” says Donna Jensen-Madier, the owner of Belle Escape, an online boutique that offers a unique selection of hand-painted furniture and home decor. A well-chosen piece of statement furniture is often termed a “conversation piece.” It is the piece of furniture that turns guests’ heads and gets them talking. Guests might inquire if your weathered dining table is a family heirloom, or ask how you discovered such a one-of-a-kind credenza.

To choose the perfect statement pieces for your home, consider not only your style but also your interests. Those who are passionate about European history might incorporate French reproduction pieces, such as intricately hand-carved Louis XV chairs and console tables. An outdoors lover who seeks to replicate the feeling of nature in her bedroom might choose a whimsical headboard with carved birds, or a chest displaying motifs of painted flowers and vines. A collector might place a distressed shadowbox coffee table in his living room to showcase old family photographs and vintage keepsakes, or display an impressive cabinet to highlight books and decor.

Another way to choose statement furniture is first to discover a piece that you admire and let it define your style. The statement piece can then inspire how you decorate the remainder of the room, or even your entire home. A brightly painted French country hutch will create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in your dining room. To finish off the look, add a hand-painted painted table with paisley artwork and hand-carved wooden chairs. Then, bring French country elements into your kitchen with botanical artwork or rooster décor. A statement piece can also stand alone. A tall chest that has been painted with inspirational words and phrases will make an original statement. Let it stand in a hall or entryway to spark intrigue from passersby.

When looking for statement pieces for your home, it is important to search in the right places. Furniture boutiques are more likely to carry items that have been carved by hand and painted with original artwork. For a truly individualized look, find a store that offers customization. Jensen-Madier’s boutique offers custom finishes on statement furniture to help homeowners achieve a look that is truly one-of-a-kind. Remember that decorating your home is an opportunity to express your personality and discover even more about your style. Enjoy finding the statement pieces that will make your home uniquely yours.

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no I do not have this type of furniture & no I have never been in the home of anyone who has. Do YOU have this or just like it? Or do you NOT like it? If you have is it comfortable? It doesn’t look to inviting to sit on nor is it what I would consider a “warm” feeling to a room; but it is very nice for those who like it.