Tag Archives: interior design

Adding Gentility And Purpose with Accent Tables

Accent tables; Room decor with hand-crafted three-level carved wood rectangular occassional table with scroll design, distressed black finish and antiqued walnut trim; available at InvitingHome.com

Decorating with exceptional quality glass top and marble top accent tables showcase exquisite taste in the way one chooses to display decorative home accents. This variety of heirloom quality accent tables with marble and glass tabletops offer thoughtful home decorators the opportunity to pass down these extraordinary furnishings to future generations. They are also functional […]

An Occasion for Style: Picking Out an Occasional Table

occasional tables; Room decor with Art Nouveau style oval wood accent table with one shelf, zebrawood veneer, black legs, antiqued goldleaf accents and brass ball feet; available at InvitingHome.com

Let’s talk tables. They’re in practically every room. You eat on them. You entertain them. You decorate with them. So why shouldn’t you love the table you own? Let your accent table be the talk of your home by picking out a gorgeous occasional table to add to your interior decor. When it comes to […]

pulling the decor of a room together with occasional tables

interior with occasional tables

The ubiquitous occasional table doesn’t get the press it deserves. Ask yourself this: What is attractive, yet unobtrusive; functional, yet can be very artsy; beautifully shows off art, lamps, pictures, books – or nothing at all – and still, look like a work of art itself? When you think of occasional tables this way, you […]

Accent Tables For Any Occasion

accent tables with art mirror tops

The inherent beauty of occasional tables is that they do not have to be used for any single particular occasion. They are amazingly functional in any room at any time, and they add style and elegance to any decor. Often used as a spot to hold a lamp or drinks or even a great book, […]

Deepening Your Decor with Decorative Wall Niches

decorative wall niches

Decorative wall niches had been a popular architectural interior ornament since ancient times. Gothic architecture favored the eclectic use of wall niches, while classical interiors employed wall niche more as striking displays for busts, urns or vases. The wall niches were also a common element in the stucco- and adobe-walled homes of the Mission and […]

Wall Niches – Where do I begin?: So many wall niches, so many ideas…

Interior with wall niche; wall decor ideas; interior design inspiration

Why would I get a wall niche? Wall niche is a great way to add beauty to almost any place in your home. It is a fantastic way to add depth and interest to any wall. A wall niche adds a bit of a classic touch to the overall appearance of the space. While a […]

Using Architectural Embellishments to Add Character and Style

elegant architectural details; decorative rosette and wall paneling

Interesting architectural embellishments such as corbels and brackets, pilasters, and molding trim add character and pizzazz to your home. After all, shouldn’t your home offer an inviting and stylish respite from the outside world and, in addition, be a reflection of who you are? Your house should provide more than just protection from the elements […]

Architectural Details: The Small Touches that Make All the Difference

Contemporary interior with classic dentil crown molding and ceiling medallion. Interior design inspiration; crown molding ideas

To complete the decor of a room, don’t neglect the finishing architectural details like moldings, ceiling medallions, and ceiling domes. While a small part of the decorating budget, these architectural embellishments can offer the biggest visual impact and unify the room’s overall design. When imagining a home, some people think only of the basics, such […]

Enliven Your Home With Architectural Details

Interior featuring built in unit with moldings and other architectural details; built-in ideas; interior design inspiration

Any room can go from just another room to a stunningly beautiful showplace room just by the smart and creative use of interesting architectural details. Special additions like crown molding, wood onlays, wood carvings and wood columns placed so they create a unique custom built-in cabinet look or a fireplace surround look all add that […]

Naked Interior Syndrome and Architectural Details

interior design with gorgeous architectural details; interior design inspiration; architectural details ideas

MANY HOMEOWNERS PLAGUED BY “NAKED INTERIOR SYNDROME” InvitingHome.com offers an antidote: dress up your home with architectural details The design professionals at InvitingHome.com have a suggestion for today’s homeowner: “Close your eyes and visualize the interior of your home in its present state. Now, imagine your home stripped of your possessions, with no furniture, nothing […]

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