Add a Little Spice

I found this picture when going through a decorating site and wanted to share it with you.

I loved the sophisticated look of this Asian inspired dining room, yet how simple it is.

As you can see, the furniture is very simple. A delicate tone-on-tone leaf motif on the walls, a pair of screen paintings, and fretwork-back chairs, reminiscent of detailing commonly found in Oriental architecture, lend this dining room a dramatic Asian flair.

The high color contrast between the orange walls and the black picture frames is reflected in the style contrast between the zebra-print rug and the room's Asian-inspired elements.

Remember: your furniture doesn't need to match for your room to work. In fact, using different furniture pieces, colors and styles that compliment each other, creates a much more dramatic and interesting room than one where everything matches.

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It's all in the Accessories

Wouldn't this colorful nook be a happy spot from which to launch your day? Looking closely, the space is really neutral, with white and beige furniture and walls that just whisper of yellow. This rooms' outgoing personality stems from the fresh blue, red, pink, and green accents strewn across the surfaces.

If your planning on redecorating any room in your house, perhaps you might want to consider using neutral tones on your walls and main furniture pieces. That way you can add your color and style with accessories that can easily be changed when you want to achieve a new look.

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