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3: Describe the Look You Love
Ask yourself these questions:
- Are
you attracted to contemporary styles, country themes, traditional
looks or eclectic mixes?
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Is your lifestyle casual or formal?
For
some people, defining the look they love is difficult. The
choices are many and complicated by the fact that, today,
the lines between styles are not drawn as rigidly as they
once were. This is evident in the popularity of eclectic-style
decorating, which incorporates furnishings that span many
periods and "looks."
The
best way to establish a style preference is to cut out magazine
pictures of rooms and furnishings that you find appealing
and file them together in a folder or binder. Collect color
samples, and wallcovering and fabric swatches. Soon, you'll
see a trend emerge, as your "ideas file" reveals repeated
patterns, colors and styles of decorating.
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Your
lifestyle is also a consideration. If you are a casual
person and like to "put your feet up," you'll want to
decorate in a way where comfort and ease are paramount.
If, on the other hand, you are a more traditional person
and like things to be orderly and formal, you'll likely
be most happy in an environment that is upscale and elegant,
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