January 4th, 2011

Theming your home

While there’s something to be said for variety, many home-owners go for a consistent dcor style or theme in their homeor at least in individual rooms. Themed rooms are a great way to show off your interests at the same time as you show off your impressive interior design skills. The following ideas can get you started, but don’t be afraid to let your own inner creativity come out and play.In the words of Spongebob Squarepants”if nautical nonsense be something you wish,” then click your way over to SkipJackNauticalWares.com. Here you’ll find a wide selection of paintings , antiques, and dcor that will impress the most stubborn landlubber. Many of the products are actually reused marine materials, such as furniture made from old ship parts and doormats made from old lobster-fishing ropes.If you prefer the delicate painting and fabric designs of Asian art, you’ll find plenty of sites catering to your interests. Oriental-Decor.com offers “the largest selection of folding Asian wall fans online,” according to their website. In addition, you’ll find saa paper umbrellas, wall scrolls, and Japanase Shoji screens (which originated in China as room dividers in the 8th century C.E.). Authentic bedspreads, mats and rugs, blinds, and vases help to round out the selection.The site CrazyHorseWest.com offers both dcor and apparel rooted in the American West. This includes plenty of leather sofas and loveseats, along with statues and paintings representing the spirit of the American cowboy. There are a variety of cowhide rugs to complement any style, while items such as the Running Horse Electrical Outlet Cover and the Twisted Star Knob Western Drawer Pull make sure that the smallest details fit into the larger picture.Want to take a different kind of trip back in time? Visit VintageLooks.com for retro furniture inspired by designs from the 50′s, 60′s, and 70′s. These brightly futuristic designs imagine a sci-fi world that we still haven’t caught up with. You have the option of purchasing modern redesigns or authentic vintage products, but if you prefer the latter, move quicklyitems are apt to sell out of stock. In addition to furniture, you’ll find kitchen sets, phones, and lampsand that’s not even counting what you’ll see in the “Strange Collectibles” category.Another simple idea is to theme a room around a favorite movie, TV show, or comic book character. Simply type in your preference and you’ll hopefully find a site where you can purchase all of the memorabilia you like. Good luck, and may the Force be with you.