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Home Décor: Inspiration...where does it come from and how does it translate into your home? While top fashion designers look to trend forecasters for their inspiration, interior decorators echo trends in the fashion world and visit the legendary trade shows, such as ICFF (New York) and Salon del Mobile (Milan). But, if you were asked for inspiration ideas on how to furnish and decorate your home you would probably mention some designer boutique hotels you have stayed at or perhaps a lounge in Europe that made you truly feel relaxed and at home. Well, the furniture world has acknowledged these inspirations in their 2008 collections and you will see aspects from luxurious hotels, trendy nightclubs and happening lounges adapted to suit your home.
The trend "luxurious lounging," as it has been dubbed, is all about adding a touch of drama and extravagance to your home. So check yourself into a world of grand luxury with large-scale sofas in curved shapes, big coffee tables in dark woods and voluminous, lavish accessories with shiny, glossy surfaces. Experiment with a darker color scheme in your home to recreate an opulent, lounge atmosphere -- black walls, dark glossy floors and low lighting will add a mysterious touch to your living room. Accompany glittering, bold accessories with an accent wall in metallic paint or wallpaper if you want to add a touch of glitz. Then, dress up your sofa in fabulous textiles such as velvet, fur and velour -- any shade of purple will add to the luxury factor as it is one of the most decadent and alluring colors at the moment. It can turn any room into a sensuous retreat.
The great thing about luxurious lounging is that you can tone it up or down as much as you want. If you're in the market for a complete redecoration project visit boutique hotel Web sites or trendy lounges for inspiration for your home. Otherwise, select the key elements mentioned above such as metallic or dark luxurious accessories and add some subtle lighting features and you'll instantly emulate the luxurious lounging vibe. All that's left then is to call up your friends and tell them to clear a night in their busy calendars to join you for a cocktail party. Low lighting and your luxurious lounging elements will encourage everyone to slow down, kick back and relax -- just don't be surprised they get so carried away they ask where the coat check is!
By Ciara Cronin
BoConcept
Marketing Coordinator
Justluxe.com Contributor
www.BoConcept.us
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