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6 REALLY COOL THINGS: BE the KING of your CASTLE!!!
6 REALLY COOL THINGS About Becoming the King of your Castle!
If you want to be a millionaire, if you want to be smart with your money, if you want to get ahead in life, build security, establish equity, and retire in confidence, then you...
A new type of home that leaves your wallet fatter and your life easier to manage...
A home for the 21st Century is not about the latest in gadgets
and wireless alarms, internet connections or top of the line
intercom system. It is about strength, comfort and energy
efficiency.
Baby Boomers are buying their last home and...
How To Find And Install The Best Hurricane Windows
Hurricane windows were first developed in response to the disaster of Hurricane Andrew in South Florida in August of 1992. They are effective for protecting your home from high winds and flying debris. They can be installed during...
Stop Dreaming! Magically Transform Your Garden By Night
(ARA) – It’s cold in most areas of the country, but those of us who love our gardens can’t help but dream of the spring, when we can spruce up our homes with color and life.
We take pride in our gardens, spending thousands of dollars making...
The Top 5 Things You Need To Know If You Are Buying Or Selling A Home
This article is designed to address what I consider the really “big ticket” items that simply cannot be ignored. These are things that, in my opinion, simply must be done to start the process of putting a house on the market to sell or to initiate...
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Changing Tastes - The Appeal Of The Orient
The world is growing - boundaries seem to be disappearing and
never has this been more apparent than in home decor. Now that
travel is so much cheaper and people are more adventurous, their
tastes are changing and being redefined by the various cultures
they come in contact with during their travels.
Gone are the days when houses were decorated in the colour tones
and furnishings that were more specific to Western culture and
tastes. Step in to some houses and the abundance of Oriental
decorative items such as Buddha figurines, Feng Shui influenced
accents and decorative vases as well as the rich and vibrant
tones with which walls are painted, come as no surprise. The
number and popularity of home makeover shows is proof that
people value the appearance of their living spaces more than
ever before. Often the décor of a living room is an expression
of one's personality and a lot of time and effort goes into the
positioning of furniture, colour and material of curtains,
decorative accents and type of floor coverings.
Studied symmetry has given way to softer lines, fewer rules, and
more color. Asian & Oriental decor is well known for featuring
softer, warmer and more 'earthy' or natural tones - often the
furniture is made of dark-wood such as teak and the fabrics in
the room are soft linens, cottons or even Silks. Area Rugs of
Wool, Jute, Hemp and Cotton are used to add colour and character
to an otherwise dull and unexciting room.
The internet has also made it
easier for people to access these
Oriental products without having to travel to the East. Internet
shopping has grown over the years and the increased security
features make it more appealing - it helps that you don't get
sore feet too!
Some of the best Asian & Oriental décor products can be found on
websites like www.MyOriental.com that specialise in home
decorative items from Thailand. The products are unusual and
have been carefully sourced by its owners who have a great love
for the Orient. The products featured on the site have been
chosen with great care - they are known not just for their
unusual nature but for their quality as well.
Regardless of what purpose your living room serves, the fabrics,
colors, furniture, and accessories should be what you love.
Whether it's serene and neutral, colorful and lively, or
something in-between, it should reflect your taste. It is, after
all, your room.
Make the most of the East and get Asia delivered to your door by
visiting http://www.MyOriental.com.
About the author:
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_____ © Copyright 2005 My Oriental Home Décor/eManagers Limited.
Sumit & Ann Dattani are the owners of MyOriental Décor and
eManagers limited. They have combined over 16 years experience
in retail, finance and economics to provide the ideal online
shopping experience. Make the most of the East and get Asia
delivered to your door by visiting http://www.MyOriental.com
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