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Using the Right Furniture to Achieve the Perfect Mediterranean Style Decorating
Thu 14 Jun 2007 - 16:04
Using the Right Furniture to Achieve the Perfect Mediterranean Style Decorating
By Andrew Caxton
If you are looking for Mediterranean style furniture then you mainly need to be looking at Spanish or Moroccan furniture. Originally the style is from Greece, Italy and Spain as well as some other countries situated in the North of the Mediterranean. However it is the Spanish and the Moroccan styles which do tend to be the most popular in Mediterranean style decorating.
One of the great things about Mediterranean style decorating is that it does not have to match. In fact part of the character of Mediterranean style decorating is that things should contrast each other on occasion. Also furniture can be slightly odd looking with some legs shorter than others and distressed wood being particularly common too. There is something to suit everyone too no matter whether you are looking to make just a few small changes or whether you want to redesign your whole home, it can all be done fairly easily. Various metals are used also to create a slight Mediterranean look and feel to the room and usually the metal is fairly thick and really sturdy.
What to Look For in Mediterranean Furniture
You will find that the Mediterranean theme includes lots of warm colors. Coors such as Lavender, deep blues and terracotta are really popular. The inspiration is taken from the warm climate and the natural setting of the Mediterranean and the furniture should also reflect this too. Generally Mediterranean furniture is covered with either leather or cloth and that makes it easy to blend it in with the rest of the room.
The main thing to look for when choosing Mediterranean style furniture is a couple of larger pieces such as a table and chairs. A nice area rug will also go really well in any room and even the smallest of rooms will benefit from one. Once you have the larger items, it is then that you can start adding smaller accessories too.
The accessories which you use can really help to complete the look and o it is important to choose the right ones for your home. Even if you want to achieve a fairly simplistic look which highlights the Mediterranean history, you will still need a few accessories to achieve the desired look you are after. Some accessories you can choose from include lamps, burnished bronzed urns, trinket boxes, wrought iron accessories and pottery.
All Mediterranean furniture is made from real wood, metal and leather so never opt for the fake option whenever possible if you want to achieve the right look for your home. The furniture is created using old techniques and that really helps to add to its character. Due to the fact that the furniture is handmade, each piece tends to be unique. So by purchasing traditional Mediterranean style furniture, you are ensuring that you are keeping your home unique and traditional at the same time. The furniture will also last for years because it is of a really high quality.
Overall Mediterranean furniture is definitely worth purchasing when you are trying to create a Mediterranean theme for your home. It lasts for years and it is hand made so the quality is unbeatable too.
Andrew Caxton is the author and editor of many terra cotta articles and newsletters published at http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com . Find more publications about mediterranean style decorating at his website.
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