11/29/2010

Interior Decoration


Interior Decoration is the art or process of decorating the interior, often including the exterior, of a room or building. An interior designer is someone who coordinates and manages such projects. Interior design is a multifaceted profession that includes conceptual development, communicating with the stakeholders of a project and the management and execution of the design.
Interior design is the process of shaping the experience of interior space, through the manipulation of spatial volume as well as surface treatment.
Interior design is the art and science of understanding people's behavior to create functional spaces within a building. Decoration is the furnishing or adorning of a space with fashionable or beautiful things. In short, interior designers may decorate, but decorators do not design.
It allows you to let your inner designer loose, using any and every luxurious element you want to add in a room.
If you want to wrap yourself in luxury, you can’t go wrong with Arabic interior design. Whether you pick this design theme for one room in your home or an entire floor, it is easy to create a complete and cohesive Arabic-inspired feel these days thanks to a large number of online stores offering everything you need.
Arabic-style textiles, furniture, wallpaper, rugs and lanterns are very easy to come by. Once you have decided on the colour scheme, building that magical Arabic retreat in your home should be a breeze.










Influence Arabic interior design has evolved over centuries, blending influences from Islamic décor and architecture with ideas from the surrounding Mediterranean region. There are clear signs of Greek, Italian, Spanish and French influences in the style, all churned together into an opulent and exotic mix.
Moroccan and Turkish décor are perhaps the best-known specimen of Arabic interior design, romanticised and made famous by films and television. But there are variations that range from rustic and plain Bedouin-style décor to lavish, layered design that conjure up images of “Arabian Nights” legends. Modern Arabic interior design is, in fact, fairly minimalist. But it hasn’t caught on as much. When one thinks of Arabic interior design, one still pictures the extravagantly grand version.
Bold use of colour is what stands out most when it comes to Arabian-influenced decorating. The tones are generally earthy, with liberal use of rich reds, golds, ochres and oranges. The walls, floors, furnishings and art – everything contributes deep colour to a space.
Furniture is generally elaborately carved and the lighting fixtures highly embellished. Metallic elements are essential, with gold dominating the theme. And textiles of a myriad patterns and textures are generously employed to imbue the room with sumptuous style.
Colour
Think warm and luxurious. Mix and match hues on the warm side of the colour wheel. Warm neutrals and concentrated colours are used liberally. An accent wall in a burnt orange or a deep Moroccan red really livens up the space. To add interest, a wall or two are often textured. This look can be achieved by either using textured paint or wallpaper.
And colour isn’t just limited to the walls. Bright rugs, upholstery, pillows, cushions and drapes – all inject colourful energy into the space. Plush plum, deep chocolate, glittering gold, cheery coral, rich rust, aubergine, cinnamon, navy, olive, wheat, crimson, curry and any other opulent colour one can think of can be used without a second thought.
Walls
These surfaces really dictate the tone of the entire room done up in Arabic design. Colour remains the easiest way to highlight a wall. Moroccan patterned wallpaper is now easily available in most corners of the globe. Arabic wallpaper can do wonders, adding depth and turning that part of the room into a focal point. Paint and wallpaper, however, aren’t the only wall embellishments in Arabic design. Arabeseque shelving units set against a wall also create interest while adding useful storage.