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Solid wood is a classic way to create a distinguished opulent look and feel in a room, but not the only way, as this brown chaise lounger proves so well.

The cherry finished legs are beautiful but they are not that dominant in the overall look. What makes this piece of furniture so luxurious is the very shape of the chaise lounger - inviting for a single person to put his or her feet up and relax in peace.

The color is important too, brown as wood, it’s both soothing and masculine at the same time, making this lounger a perfect choice for offices and waiting rooms, as well as a more official living room. It could also work well in a more masculine bedroom, but don’t be afraid to soften it a little with a nice warm throw, ready to be wrapped around some lucky person’s shoulders.

And if you think a lounger is not functional enough, keep in mind that this one hides plenty of storage room there too, right under that seat.

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Amazing what a difference dressing up your room can make. It doesn’t have to be a huge makeover either and doesn’t have to be an expensive table cloth. Take a bare room and just throw a runner like this one over the table and voila - you’ve changed the atmosphere. What’s more, with these relatively cheap runners give you an excellent tool for controlling and playing with color themes.

Practical too, made of polyester and machine washable, keeping a bunch of these runners in different colors may be a good way to have easy and quick decorative makeover from day to day. Either for a special party, or just a change of seasons, or even of your mood! They can make a great gift too, for a house warming party, or when visiting a friend.

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Storage options don’t have to be bulky or in-your-face. Take this beautiful rolled-arm storage bench for example:

Its storage abilities are very discreet. It offers quite a lot of room under that thick foam padding, but if you don’t know it, you won’t even notice.

Your guests will focus on the sheer elegance of the stylish rolled-up arms and the unique vintage look.The delicate-looking cherry finished legs that are made of solid hardwood and provide great support, and the luxurious seating with its beautiful finish in gold damask.

This bench looks inviting and sophisticated and will easily mesh in country themed rooms, as well as more formal room designs.

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Window treatments are the easy way for a quick makeover in a room. Don’t be thinking flowers and lace necessarily. Adding fabric does not have to bring about a frilly or romantic look, as these curtains clearly demonstrate:

Formal enough with their easy-on-the-eyes dark chocolate stripes, the soothing baby blue hue is relaxing and can really open up a room. They bring in some color into the room, without being overly dominant, and can easily play into many color schemes, either in the browns, creams or blues. Their sheer size, at 42 x 84 inches, can really create a strong visual effect, enough to freshen up any room. Check out the product page here on Amazon: they have more items in this set, if you really want to coordinate the room’s colors.

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Simple elegance in crystal, this wonderful Waterford vase is a fairly new addition to their collection of fine crystal items. This vase is one is a series of ballet themed objects. It is named Giselle after the famous ballet by Adolphe Adam and it’s shape is as elegant and flowing as that of a prima ballerina. Note the pattern of feathers, inspired by a ballerina’s tiara.

Made in Slovenia, this vase is a perfect example of contemporary classics. Just over 5 inches tall, It is a beautiful decorative item, whether filled with roses, or put on display on its own. A great gift for any crystal collectors, and a wonderful addition to any home.

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What a lovely decorative item this is. The contrast between the solid functionality of the material and the soft curvy shape it has been molded into creates an interesting effect that does indeed please the eye.

These candle holders can add attractive detail to a room, without taking up any floor or shelf space whatsoever. They can match many decor styles, from retro to country, making them a great gift for anyone with a passion for home decor. Note the combination made here, where the round shape of the metal is echoed in the ball-shaped candles, as well as the effect created by placing these alongside each other with a slight difference in height.

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Santa Fe style, also known as American Southwest, has a unique and very trendy look and feel to it. Think about it. This decorating style combines Native American and Spanish influences with the original American colonial style. So much history enveloped in this one sentence. So much variety in this one style.

Decorating a la Santa Fe can be a challenge. Characterized by bright colors, Native American patterns and designs and rough-hewn furniture, this style can be daunting to attempt at home without the help of a professional.

What you could do is start with a single item like this one:

This crafted solid oak and 100% leather recliner is part of the Santa Fe Collection by Coaster Furniture. It is very softcore Santa Fe though. While it will fit in perfectly with a Southwest themed room, it is rather tame and can fit into many other decor styles too (as demonstrated in this picture). A good idea would be to start with a piece like this recliner, then gradually add more Santa Fe touches around it. Think Navajo rugs and some bright fabrics and decor items, and you’ll be heading in the right direction: Southwest.

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Some furniture have a definite contemporary look and when it comes to a Plasma TV stand, a contemporary look is almost required. After all, harmony in form and function is always pleasing, and when the function involves a high-tech Twenty-First Century object, what else would you expect but a sleek design like this:

How you work this into your living room, or perhaps bedroom, design is a different question. Fortunately, the design here uses light colors, so it should be easy enough to have it blend into an airy well-spaced contemporary room, allowing whatever is displayed on the screen to draw the eye to it.

It’s not too huge, and if your TV is larger than a 42″ screen, then keep looking. If the size is right though, then this can be a great option, allowing for comfortable storage of your media, as well as appliances.

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