Posts Tagged ‘room’
Antique Furniture Brings History to Your Living Room
When in the market for new furniture, the best way to go may actually be to go with something old, with antique furniture. Antique furniture is a great way to own not only furniture, but a conversation piece and a wonderful piece of artwork. Imagine the history of century old antique furniture and the magnitude of the craftsmanship put behind it. The people who worked to create these pieces weren’t aided by modern technology, they were truly gifted craftsmen.
Beautiful pieces of antique furniture are unique because of the story behind them and the practicality they provide. These pieces are not something you buy and then leave a cloth over, so they won’t be touched. Antique furniture can be used, because the craftsmanship has held up to the test of time.
If you are an avid antique furniture buyer, you know that restoring a classic piece, is like giving your furniture a second life. As long as a quality antique furniture store is in charge of your restorations, it is possible to freshen up a piece, without ruining the credibility. History cannot be erased by fixing up a scratch or two. Also, by having antique furniture refurbished it extends the longevity of the piece and makes it a better investment, for the long term.
From tables, to cabinets, and chairs, to desks, the skill and level of craftsmanship, of century old furniture is truly, a wonder to behold. If you want new material, but the awesome look of some classic pieces, antique reproduction furniture, is a great way to style your home. The classic looks that are recreated give you the look of the past, with the craftsmanship of today. This also gives you the option of mixing one classic look with another. It’s just another way you can have one of kind, furniture in your home and truly stand out from the crowd.
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ok…here’s how i’m planning on decorating my room:
Bedding: http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=438&itemID=47851&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=
Lighting: http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductsHOM.aspx?DeptID=25438&CatID=41308&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1195729&ProdSeq=7&Cat=glass%2bceramics&Dep=Home+Accents&PCat=Table+Lamps&PCatID=26188&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=20&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=WindowSolutionHOM%252Easpx&RefCatID=26188&RefDeptID=25438&Page=1&CmCatId=25438|26079|26188|41308
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90083717
Wall Decorations: http://www.pbteen.com/products/p2490/index.cfm?pkey=caccfrm
http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductsHOM.aspx?DeptID=25438&CatID=52515&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=0ca053a&ProdSeq=26&Cat=kid%2bteen+decor&Dep=&PCat=&PCatID=25438&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=65&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=&RefCatID=0&RefDeptID=0&Page=4&CmCatId=25438|52515
http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductsHOM.aspx?DeptID=25438&CatID=48545&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=12c2e2e&ProdSeq=20&Cat=wall+shelves&Dep=&PCat=&PCatID=25438&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=28&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=&RefCatID=0&RefDeptID=0&Page=3&CmCatId=25438|48545
http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductsHOM.aspx?GrpTyp=STY&ItemID=11991f3&RefPage=ProductsHOM&CmCatId=25438|48545&cmOrigID=12c2e2e&cmPosID=1
http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductsHOM.aspx?DeptID=25438&CatID=52515&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=0ca053a&ProdSeq=26&Cat=kid%2bteen+decor&Dep=&PCat=&PCatID=25438&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=65&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=&RefCatID=0&RefDeptID=0&Page=4&CmCatId=25438|52515
^^to spell out “music” or “dream” or something like that
Other Stuff:
http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=653&itemID=47966&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=
^^i think i’ll get these, but i’m not too sure…what do you think?
http://www.pbteen.com/products/p2259/index.cfm?pkey=caccsto
^^in pink
http://www.pbteen.com/products/p2247/index.cfm?pkey=caccsto
^^in pink
hold on a sec. i’ll put up pictures of what my room looks like right now…
ok…here’s what my room looks like now…i know, its bad…i havent redecorated since i was about 10…and i’m now almost 15!
also…any other suggestions or decorating tips are appreciated!!
and…what are some good stores to buy room accessories?!?
I just moved in to a rental home. Really spacious. I got a room, but I have no idea what to get to decorate it. My mom is no help so I came here. Any great websites? I can’t paint my walls, but they are already white.
I like a silver, black and white theme. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Fabry
I am looking to install new carpet in my living room since the former owner had installed incredibly cheap berber carpet and it is impossibly stained and will not come clean. My walls are a creamy beige and I have a stained glass window with red and beige prints, my curtains are bugandy and I have red border. Burgandy is my favorite color and it will compliment the decor that is already in my living room. Eventually (as in ten years from now or so when the economy is better) I would like to sell my house and invest in something nicer. My mother in law is saying that if I were to install the berry red carpet I like, it would decrease the value of my home since according to her, most people who are looking to buy are looking for a home with neutral colors and brown carpet. What is your opinion on this? Do you think that if you were looking to buy a home you would offer less bc of my carpet choice?
Just for the record, I am going to go ahead and install it because I will be the one living here for ten years and I can always replace it by the time I want to sell. I was just curious is all. Especially since, in all the fashion and home and garden magazine red is the new in color. Of course, all that will have changed by the time I want to sell. LOL Just curious…
We recently purchased a 1950s ranch home. We are in the process of decorating and we are trying to go with an “atomic ranch” style decor. Can anyone point me in the direction of any mid-centry modern websites that might carry a dining set that is from this era? We have a few that we really like and obviously we troll the local shops and craigslistings, but just in case there’s something we missed any help would be much appreciated. thanks!