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Home is where the heart is.... Part 2!
Establishing your own taste is the first step in creating a strong and successful style for your home. Last month I started you down the road of discovering your own personal style and taste and hopefully you have played “Doggie in the window” and started to discover more about what you like, don’t like and why!
This month I want to help you explore a little deeper and understand the various fundamental elements that create a “style”.
The Fundamentals of Personal Style. When exploring a style that suits you, there are some basic elements in all furnishings that should be considered; shape, pattern, texture and colour. Colour is a huge subject that I will be looking into next month. This month I want to concentrate on these other aspects with you.
Shape. Have a look at the shapes below, which do you find the most appealing?
Was it an easy choice or does more than one shape appeal? Loving the curves of shape 1 might mean you lean you towards the clawed table footings of European antiques, or the overstuffed plush sofas of shabby chic. If shape 2 appeals, you may prefer clean tailored lines in your furnishings, Shape 3 on the other hand may mean you are more experimental and lean toward retro or futuristic decor. The easy lines of shape 4 may mean eclectic, French provincial or traditional styles are more your thing. Can you relate your chosen shapes to the images below ?
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