Welcome to All in the Detail... I am so glad
you are here!
I hope everyone enjoyed my Design
Style class. Congratulations - this is our final class. Have you
learned something new? I hope I have offered you some interesting details for just a few of the multitude of the design styles out there.
To review the Design
Styles that we have covered so far, click here.
Let’s finish up class with a little
Romance. Romantic is a comfortable style that appeals to the senses
through soft fabrics, floral patterns, lace, painted furniture, a pastel color
palette, light filtering through sheer curtains and aromatic flower arrangements.
Here's how the style breaks down:
Colors: Pale blue,
dusty pink and creamy white are held in place with a rich taupe to keep the
look from becoming too light. While color schemes can vary in romantic-styled
rooms, a space that contains a few soft, muted tones is much more conducive to
rest and relaxation than a menagerie of bright hues.
Furnishings: Femininity is
key when it comes to outfitting a romantic-themed space, but that's not to say
a man shouldn't feel welcome. To start, focus on a few items with graceful
curves, and then fill in with a mixture of more masculine attributes such as
striped fabric, an overstuffed chair and wood accessories.
Fabrics: Soft, supple
fabrics are absolutely critical to creating a romantic mood. For the utmost in
luxury, silk should be high on your list, even if it only makes it onto a
pillow. In a bedroom, good coverlet candidates include chenille, matelassé and
velvet; the textural quality they bring into the room contributes to the
overall aesthetic.
Accents: A subtle
sparkle and shine are certainly appropriate in a romantic room. Choose a few
cherished pieces to show off, such as a pearlized shell, a silver vase or lamp
and a few framed family photographs.via
