1.UNIQUELY CHIC: Eclectic styling as seen in the newly revived interest in Hollywood Regency and mixing of periods and styles speaks to the need that each of us has to leave our own unique personality stamp on our home decor.

2.LIVE RESPONSIBLY: Societal responsibility and Eco-awareness in decor and furniture purchases (saying it’s Green is not enough today - consumers demand proof that the process and the final product truly are Green, sustainable and meet with Fair Trade standards). The 2008 SAGE award winners Cisco brothers (Harmony Ottoman), Hickory chair (Tufted Victorian Pouf) and Valley forge fabrics are companies leading the Green Design movement with their commitment to the environment.

 3.LUXURIOUSLY GREEN: Add silk-like eco-bedding to your organic linens vocabulary, as sumptuous, silken luxury bedding makes a strong debut in the eco-bedding category. Luxury organic linens like Anna Sova's Marigold eco-silk Collection and silky Legna Collection have taken the concept of organic bedding to the next level. These natural silk-like linens are created from organic materials such as processed wood-pulp , and are given gorgeous color through the use of non-toxic dyes. 

  4. FASHIONISTA FINERY: A couture flair in decorative pillows, expect to see gorgeous pillows dressed in high fashion details. Silver-Gray fabrics floral and beaded accent pillow Swarovski crystal embellished pillow.

 5.ARTISTIC LOVE: Desire and appreciation for artisan pieces and one-of-a kind decor and furniture-propelled by the rejection of impersonal, mass produced objects. Hand painted wall covering Neptune collection (Sondra Alexander), Black and Iris glass tubes (Tsunami Glass work), and mixed media artwork from artist Panther Station.

 6.DESIGN WITHOUT BORDERS: Global and multi-cultural decor inspired by China, Russia, Latin America, Morocco and India (primary influences) are mixed and matched to create a global design tour at home. Wool Rug “Marisol Chili” inspired by 20th Century Mexican Embroidery. (Company C) , Arabesque Velvet pillow (Dransfield rosses), Pierre Frey Bolchoi Collection “Coussin Moskova” and Mulan Rug - The Disney Collection(the rugs market).

 7.PATTERN PRIDE: Art Nouveau and Art Deco inspired, botanical, paisley, brocade, elegant animal prints, stripes and geometric patterns and motifs appear in decorative accessories and furnishings. Ivy book shelf (tema home), Octagonal Mirror (Global Views), Bouquet Chair, Grand Palais art by Judy Shelby (Uttermost), Cheetah patterned ottoman “Elegance” .

 8.STYLE SHOCK: Gorgeous collision of differing, and, at times, clashing design styles give birth to new artistic interpretations of design, and mixed-media layered “mosaics” that are gaining popularity in artwork, textiles, decor and furniture - a nod to the craftsman/artisan influence on design for 2009. Shabby Louis, Patchwork style “Element” accent pillow 91656), and Bellini Chair (Versache Home).

 9.SANCTUARY HOME: Creating a home environment, even if it’s only one room, that comforts and offers peace and serenity in tumultuous economic and geo-political environments by embracing simple, understated luxury and serene colors inspired by the earth’s oceans, beaches, deserts and forests. Avenue Six Curves Button Back Lounge Chair Green, Donna Upholstered Bed, and South Coast Chair .

 10.MODERN EMBRACE: An overall trending toward contemporary style with increasing focus on classic traditional furniture re-interpreted in refreshingly sophisticated modern style, and mixing contemporary, and classic pieces to create a timeless elegant interior environment. Belgravia Silver Chaise, Striped Eglomise accent chest, Hot Pink Commode LXV (Cote France), and Louis XVI Medallion Chair. 

BAROQUE STYLE

The Baroque style was extremely magnificent and extravagant.  The houses were all in silk and gilt.
WALLS - Figured painted paneling or painted walls in contrasting colors - green and yellow, gold and blue,
burgundy with ivory. The mouldings are richly curved and for the first time as a decoratve element
the cornices have appeared. The rooms looked so balanced and luxurious.
CEILINGS - Ceillings had glamorous murals depicting the Gods and Goddesses.
FLOORS - intricated inlaid wooden and  stone floors covered with luxurious Persian rugs.
WINDOWS - Sash windows with a heavy, dramatic curains with gold and silver tessels. Windows and doors latches were very popular.
LIGHT FIXTURES- Large brass chandeliers, pewter candlestick, mirrored sconces
FABRICS- Silk and velvet
FURNITURE - Marquetry, gilted furniture or lacquered furniture. Furniture are upholstered with a velvet, silk or leather  for a luxurious feeling.
Carved cupboards; high backed chairs with scroll legs, x framed stretches and lion paw feet.
ACCESSORIES- Many luxurious cushions with fringes and tassels at the corners. The cushions were everywhere,  even thrown on the floor.
Small sculptures, busts, gilded frames.
 

VICTORIAN STYLE

Victorian style was characterized by richness of colors and materials. It was promted by the need of social origin delimitation.
Victorian interiors were rich and luxurious.
WALLS - Were divided into separate section as each of them were differently decoarted. The dado section was
usually covered by a rich wallpaper, silk or frieze in order to protect the walls from scratches
and to conseal eventual damp. Cornices, moldings and ceiling meadilons were typical elements for this period.
FLOORS- Parquet and inlayed wood patterns with stennciled borders. Rich, heavy, luxurios carpets were very fashionable.
FIREPLACE - Mix of wood and marble exquisitely decorated the same as the staircases. A massive clock above the fireplace was an integral part of its design as well as many accessories on the mantelpiece.
Stairs and doors were made of stained timber, so it could appear as a rich looking wood.
WINDOWS - Often bay windows with stained glasses with  heavy, very rich velvet or silk draperies.
FURNITURE - Victorian furniture were solid looking, plump, softly upholstered. Predominant wood used for the dining furniture was mahagony . 
LIGHT FIXTURES - Iron chandeliers. Tiffany table and floor lamps were typical for this deco style.
ACCESSORIES - doll houses, portraits, miniatures, photographs and china-ware.

 
GOTHIC STYLE

The Gothic style was an ecclesiastical style, simbolizing the triumph of the Catholoc church over European paganism.
The most specific characteristic of Gothic Style was its architecture. The walls were like exquisite laces with large arched windows with stained glasses.
FLOORS - Floors were covered with large dark stones or very dark wood.
WALLS - scenic murals, trompe-l'oeil or stenciled heraldic designs in general dark dramatic colors.
FURNITURE - were massive oak furniture with fretwork. Carved trefoils wooden furniture- the chairs and bed frames appear to be spiral turned and dining room furniture featured monastic look.
LIGHT FIXTURES - Chandeliers and candlesticks made of wrought iron.
ACCESSORIES - as many candles as could be placed; brocade decorative pillows, lots of velvet used on the  bedding and on the upoholstery.

GEORGIAN STYLE

Inspired by Greek and Rome architecture, Georgian style was the choice of the eighteenth century.
Just then the terrace development and town squares have appeared dictated by the need of imposing and representative houses for many professional man and their large families in order to be close to their work palces.
The Georgian architectue facades were mostly made of stone or brick with fanlight above the entrance, iron lamp-posts, wooden shutters and stone walkways.
WALLS: wood paneling up to the dado; chair rails; crown mouldings; Pale wall colors such as sage, very light blue, gray and beige, cream. Some Chinese floral motifs could be oftenly seen ( peonies and chrysanthemum).
In the luxurious houses murals were famous.
FLOORS: Wood floors covered with oriental rugs. Plush floral carpets and in the grander houses marble floors were most common.
WINDOWS: Sash windows with heavy, dramatic draperies decorated tightened up with tassels and fringes.
Sheers were used all together with wooden blinds or Holland blinds.
LIGHT FIXTURES: Crystal and brass chandeliers; wall scones.
FURNITURE: The walnut furniture have replaced mahagony ones. Carving legs and arms were typical of this period as well as the ball and claw feets.
Most often used fabrics were the luxurious - brocate, damask and also the tapestry were used.
Bookcases were a famous furniture piece in the wealthy homes.
ACCESSORIES:Craved pictured frames, snuff bottles, linens, lacquer ware, silver tea services, landscape  wall pictures.

 
ROCOCO - ( Louis XVIstyle)

Rococo ( rocaille ) described rock-and-shell decoration and design.
FURNITURE - Small, richly deocrated and extremely pilable designed. Asymmetrical with cabriole legs they were made of cherry, pear, chestnut and beech wood or painted and gilted. The furniture were really an exquisite art work.
FABRICS - mostly used was the silk, but printed cotton was fashionable as well.
WALLS - Widespread colours were the pastel colours, but among the high society the magenta, the deep green and some other strong colours were very trendy.
ACCESSORIES- Lots of drapperies, ribbons and flowers; many candles
FLOORS- Parquet
LIGHT FIXTURES- Wall scones and gilted chandeliers

QUEEN ANNE

WALLS - were either paneled in oak and pine or they were painted in soble colours ( dull green, off-white, shades of brown and red) with crown moulding and chair rails.
WINDOWS  - Sash windows with wooden shutters or pull up blinds; wooden blinds; swags, rope tassels and fringles.
LIGHT FIXTURES - Queen Anne chandeliers were made of brass and crystal all though the most specific light fixtures
characterizing this period were the brass candlesticks throughout the premises.
FLOORS- Wood floors, covered with oriental rugs or plush carpets. Intrinsic to luxurious estates were the marble floors.
FABRICS- The mainly used fabrics during the Queen Amme period were the damasks, needleworks and chintzs.
FURNITURE - The furniture were solid walnut with sipmle design. Typical to this period chairs are high backed with fiddle shaped and carbiole legs; winged armchairs and chest of drawers.
ACCESSORIES - many mirrors, carved picture frames, sculptures, busts, fans.

CRAFTSMAN STYLE

Developed by Gustav Stickley in 1904, Cratfsman Style was all about simplicity and craftsman work accentuating on  natural materials and function.
FLOORS: Only wood and stone floors were accepted (mostly oak) in this period. Indian, Turkish or Persian carpet/ rugs
were used for a completeness and cosiness.
WALLS: The walls in this period were divided into three parts - dado, field and freeze. Other popular elements were
stenciled frizes, Japanese wallpapers and tapestry hanged on the walls.
WINDOWS: The natural light was very important so the large windows were very famous. Leaded or stained glasses characterized this period.
LIGHT FIXTURES: Art and craft light fixtures and Tiffany lapms
FURNITURE: Built in furniture; Simple designed furniture made of solid oak (influenced by the Japanese design).

Decorate your home< with the vintage things from - your home. The beauty is all around. You just have to pay attention! Go through the long forgotten belongings as the leather travel suitcase abandoned in the closet. It would make such a novel cafe table!

A natural mica stone found in your back yard or in the park, will bring an unique look at any room interior. The use of the stones is highly recommended especially in the contemporary interior. Perhaps you have an old ceramic bowl which you do not wish to throw but somehow you never could find an usage? - this is the perfect place to have it on top of it - the stone. You might arrange it either with a pretty flower or with a japanese candle.

Have you noticed how much life, eccentricity and handiness contain the stumps?-often we just take a quick glance in those accepted for heating only natural resources and not even assume that they might be in such an attractive use. Just clean the stumps well from the dust and varnish them. Conveniently place the stump/s in the corner of the room with a beautiful plant on it, near your bed as a subsidary stand, in the kitchen, or near your bath-tub where you might place your book and a glass of wine.

 The contemporary living room design is rather preffered by young professionals for their urban homes. The contemporary interior is famous with its simple lines and airy elegance. To aim comfort and maintenance all together, in the contemporary interior design we successfully may combine a hard wood floors with very saturated yet pastel wall color such a light grey or sandy shade. The below furniture are an example for a comfortable and ellegant contemporary living room furniture.