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Decorating Using the Color Pink

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In the past pink was seen as a color that only suited little girls. Thanks to Lady Gaga, Paris Hilton and the other grown up little girls pink has become a big fad. In fact it is a flirtatious and childish shade of pink that is Pantone’s color of the year in 2011.

To look less childish the best thing to do is mix your pink paint with a touch of brown. This will give a more modern color scheme. At the moment tan and pink or brown and pink is more fashionable than black and pink. Still glossy black and pink is a definitely sexy look for a boudoir, bedroom or bathroom.

If you choose to decorate in a cool, blue based pin then you can mix it with a warm red or fuchsia. Pink alongside tangerine or lime green adds a great deal of pep and cheer to a room. It is a color combination that is great for guest bathrooms and children’s room.

If you really want to mute the pink color then try balancing it with corals and rose colors that are balanced against sage green and mustard yellow colors. Pink also looks very nice with silver or gold. Pink, black and silver together gives you a very James Bond type of effect.

In general, the lighter a pink is the more it will soften a space. It suits the shabby chic style and some sixties and seventies retro styles. Bedrooms were also very pink in the 1940s and many designers today are following the glamour of those rooms by applying satin fabrics and buttons to headboards and closets and clothing beds in satin sheets.

One great thing about the color pink that sex sirens have known for years is that the color is very flattering when reflected from the walls onto the skin giving one a more youthful appearance.

Pink vases and crystal bowls full of rose quartz, pink flowers or seashells can help add a pink touch to any room. You can also add pink lava lamps to your decorating scheme or add pink drawer pulls to a piece of furniture. A pink lampshade can also change an ordinary lamp into a sexy one.

The best time of year to find pink furniture and other décor is just after St. Valentine’s Day when all of the red hued objects go on sale. You can also find pink chandeliers, candleholders, shams and other items in children’s stores.

Decorating With Classy Room Accessories

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If you want your room to look dignified, refined and classy then there are definitely some decorative touches you can use to achieve the effect. Follow the tips in this article to avoid looking like you are suffering from a case of bad taste.

One way to not look tacky is to decorate with natural fabrics, woods and colors. Natural objects also add a touch of class to palace. These objects can include dirtied leaves, seed pads, sea shells and stones. These found objects can be grouped together on a table or framed by wood with a block of glass over it. Groupings of vintage green or blue glass look sophisticated, especially on a round copper or glass table.

Vintage industrial lamps are also very hip and also classic looking. These are the types of lamps on arms that used to be used in doctor’s offices. They look best if left slightly distressed. They are also easy to angle so you can highlight a nice piece of furniture, collectibles or artwork groupings with their beams.

Using thick white cotton towels in your bathroom imply class and sophistication. It gives the bathroom a spa-like feel. Use shells or other natural objects as soap dishes.

Objects that are older that are painted white also add an element of chic to a room especially when combined with an exotic, posh newer object such as a cow skin or zebra rug thrown on the floor.

Dragging objects that would typically be used outdoors or in gardens can give a place a touch of class. Objects that work best are benches, urns and statues. Wooden statues and natural wood bowls look elegant and tasteful.

Clear glass objects can also give a dash of sophistication and gleam to any room. Hang crystals in the window and use glass balls, domes, jars or disks to reflect light. The occasional antique object, like an old Tiffany lamp, adds a bit of interest without becoming kitschy.

A classy room is also one that boasts some artworks. The most tasteful look is a grouping of black and white photos on the walls.

White walls with a dark floor most imply sophistication as do floor length fabric drapes that let the sun’s rays shine through. Sometimes chiffon or sheer lace curtains work well but the best type are light cotton drapes hung from simple curtain clips and from a simple wrought iron rod.

The bottom line – when it comes to classy décor, simple equals sophistication.