Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Likeable living rooms


More often used for family relaxation than formal entertainment, today’s living rooms reflect comfortable, stylish spaces. An ideal location to highlight a unique decorating "persona", color choices for living rooms can be as bold or relaxing as the individual preferences of the homeowner.

Decorative Paint Techniques: Techniques that are utilized in
living room spaces demonstrate a homeowner’s preference for
added texture, color and style (see Decorative Techniques).

• Utilizing a "Combing" or "Dragging" technique, for instance on one representative accent wall that is within in a small, square living room area can lend the illusion of added length and space.

• Consider decorative techniques that provide fabric like appearances such as leather, suede and silk to impart an elegant appearance for living rooms that portray a formal air.

• Denim, chambray and chenille fabrications can also be
achieved through the use of decorative paint techniques for the more casually styled living room space.

• Consider adding distinctive flair to the living room space by incorporating color by means of painted picture frames used as decorative accents, painted "faux" fireplaces add ambiance and charm, or contrasting painted moldings and trim within the living room space.

(via PQI)

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