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The Eclectic Style
The decoration of the living room
Let us start from the etymological analysis to understand the eclectic decorating. Invented in the seventeenth century, the word “eclectic” is derived from the Greek word “eklektikos” meaning “choice”. In fact, the term was widely used in philosophy to designate the philosophers, the followers of Eclecticism, coupling to take into account everything that was good in the earlier philosophical theories. Later the term was used in other disciplines like decoration. True full style decorative, eclectic decor is to integrate all that is good in existing decorative styles.
Adopt an eclectic decoration requires a good knowledge of earlier styles. Trust you to your knowledge and your inspiration for an eclectic decor of your living room. For example you can integrate Louis XIV chairs, beside a coffee table style African. Choose a TV stand with a contemporary style where you place an HDTV and the rest of your hi-tech. For a Zen atmosphere, you can choose to paint your walls as Feng Shui. Include both of chandeliers and wall lights for a meeting between the Enlightenment and modern times.
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Minimalist Decoration for Bedroom and Living Room
A Minimalist Decorating Style Living Room
Minimalism is a common aesthetic that emerged in the United States in the 1960s. His invention meets the desire of some American artists to contrast the expressionist movement, too full of hidden meaning. Soon, this current design is developed in other areas like music or even the interior design. Always fashionable in the third millennium, minimalism is a style of choice for decorative embellishment of its interior.
The economy of means is the same formula to accurately describe the nature of the minimalist style of decoration. Also, remove any intention of complicating the design of your living room a minimalist. Choose colors like bright enough to light green color of the walls. Choose from dark furniture against black or midnight blue. Avoid cumbersome accessories such as stickers for the walls, trinkets or even large chandeliers too big.
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