Chinese chippendale chairs will never go out of style. The ornate design is something that has captured the attention of people throughout all generations. It has been called the perfect accent accessory chair for any room. This popular chair of the 70's is making its way back into the home once again, but it begs the question if it ever left. These chairs were designed in a time where the oriental styles as well as the french rococo designs were the design of the day. In 1754 cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale came forth with the orginal chippendale lattice mahogany chair. He was by far one of the most talented designers of his day. Chippendale's designs fall into three main styles: Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese. Thomas Chippendale blended all these style elements into one unified design and produced this chair. The term "chippendale" refers to English furniture of the 1750s with a particular Rococo edge. Today chippendale chairs have gained popularity once again, often seen in bright painted colors for whimsical and modern looks. (Read More.....)
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Wallpaper is a decorators best friend, as it is the quickest way of adding texture to a room without the legwork of painting. In addition, wallpaper does have some additional bonuses, - it conceals the worst of walls, such as what foundation make up does for the face. Lets face it, anyone can decorate a room with fabulous furniture and accessories, but it is the architectural details that really make a "great" room fabulous. Layering is the best secret of any designer. 
Kelly Wearstler is known for bold color choices, antique incorporation's into modern designs. Her look has been compared to the classic Hollywood Regency designers such as Dorothy Draper. Her mother was a decorator and antiques dealer, her father an engineer. She graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, where she studied interior and graphic design. She moved to Los Angeles hoping to start a movie career only to find her original direction in design and decorating. She eventually opened her design business, Kelly Wearstler Interior Design, or Kwid, in 1995 
Chinoiserie is a decorative and elaborately painted style reflecting oriental figures and motifs. The process is extensive and often includes gilding and lacquering. Chinoiserie art is applied to interior walls, furniture, and tapestries. Often times the art includes oriental scenery, human figures, intricate lattices, and exotic birds and flowers. From the time of the renaissance to the 18thcentury, designers have attempted to copy the detailed sophistication of Chinese hand painted ceramics with only limited success. As time passed, and varied techniques were tried, successcame along withglazing, where direct copies could be made with a high level of detail. 
Fur throws have always been a luxury through time. Not only are they cozy, but they look very chic and modern. You can get beautiful faux fur pillow covers, rugs, and throws. They are elegant showpieces for any home. They also work well as perfect baby shower gifts for that new mother. Fur throws can be draped over a chair, or buy a rug for the small area you want to dress up. 
People are often connected with colors, but they are afraid something bolder on their walls. The people who have a harder time are those people who are contemporary, and usually after sophisticated looks, but long for that color in their rooms. Here are some quick steps to adding color into your life.......... 
English Designer Thomas Sheraton, created one of the most stunning tables to this day, widely known as the "drum table" during the 18th century. He fashioned the table after the form of a military drum. Common tables that are found today are "library tables, as well as small lamp tables, while the larger tables are a found but with a hefty price tag. 
The best way to define a space's style and direction is through fabric. If you want a designer feel to a room, invest in throw pillows, shower curtains, drapes, beadspreads, and throw blankets . Often times the fabric pattern will tell the viewer what to expect. Trellis fabric is a popular choice with regency styled homes, along with greek elements are typcial of regency styles. Colorful geometrical shapes on pillows can be your one connecting element to pulling together your room. Fabric does make a difference to a successful professional decorated room.