Monday, March 31, 2008

Decorate Your Lodge Home With Rustic Bar Stools

Choose rustic bar stools if you have a western or lodge style home. Though bar stools are functional for seating, the can also be a great part of your decor.

Bar stools can serve a purpose and also be an entertaining piece of furniture. These differ in color, design and material. Three important criteria to consider when purchasing bar stools are room design, theme and the color of the stools. You'll find some wonderful rustic designs such as wooden stools with rush seats and stools made out of wrought iron.

Rustic bar stools serve a practical purpose in addition to enhancing your decor.. It's important to buy stools that are the right fit for your table or counter. Identify where the stool is to be situated as there are many different stool heights; this will help in selecting the stool with the right height. The optimum space between the seat of the bar stool and the bottom of the counter should be 10 to 13 inches.

Remember to also account for the appropriate number of barstools. In spacing bar stools you should measure from seat middle to seat middle and then place them 25 to 30 inches apart. Take a measurement: Length of counter divided by twenty-eight. The result should be the number of chairs needed.



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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Four Interesting Decorating Styles

There are many different decorating styles you can use to enhance your home. Some people like clean lines while others like to display their collections. For some a unique theme is the key and for others it is color. But if you are stuck on how to decorat your home, you might consider one of the styles below. Cottage Chic - This is a comfortable and relaxed style. Chippy painted accessories and vintage fabrics go well. Rattan or wicker completes the look, or use an overstuffed sofa with a slipcover. Vintage accents can look great Retro - What�s old is new again and today, lots of people like to decorate in the 50�s 60�s or 70�s style. If you really want a unique decorating theme, buy vintage items from the era. Safari - Animal themed accessories and prints can give your home a tropical jungle appeal. Pillows and other fabrics in a zebra or leopard print work good.. Contemporary - This style has an uncluttered feel. Sleek lined furniture and accents are best. Colors can be beiges or the contrast of black and white. Solid fabrics and chrome and mahogany furniture give it flair.
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