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06 - 02 - 2010 decorating ideas, types of polished concrete decos

Forget the carpeting and ceramic tile; today's homes are all about concrete. When most of us think of concrete flooring, the garage comes to mind. However, modern trends in concrete flooring have made these foundations much too pretty for simply parking your car. With a plethora of colors and styles and a durability that can't be beat, it makes sense that concrete is moving to the top of the pack in flooring choices. Check out these five trends in concrete flooring that have taken the interior design world by storm.> to see the continuation

27 - 01 - 2010 decorating ideas: How to choose your paint

he painting is an essential element of the decoration. There are two main types of paint acrylic paint and paint glycero. Acrylic paints are more environmentally friendly they contain no solvents are easier to use and most are odorless.

Paints glycero contain solvents are fragrant but give a smoother finish. They are now more regulated. There are several aspects of painting: matte or shiny satin for you to choose according to the light part and defects of the wall. > to see the continuation

08 / 02 / 10 Cool Small Armchairs ? Flow Armchair Tessile by MDF Italia

MDF Italia is a well?known company, which manufacturers a modern furniture and exports it in all big cities in the world. This company has presented a lot of cool novelties on the recent Maison&Objet 2010 fair in Paris. The Nice Flow Armchair Tessible is one of them. This is the small armchair offered in a new textile version. A comfortable seat is...Continue Reading... > to see the continuation

08 / 02 / 10 French Countryside in Your Very Own Home

When you think of Provence and the French countryside, you're sure to see lavender fields and bright sunshine. While there are many elements that contribute to the French Country style of decorating, the resulting look is always rustic, old-world, and welcoming.



The look fits well into both country houses and elegant, old chateaux. The French Country style of decorating, with its warm and casual feel will fit beautifully into your home as well.



Colors used to decorate in the French Country style come from the full spectrum of the color wheel. Sunny yellow and soft gold, firey red and burnt rust, bright grass green and dark hunter green, cobalt blue and soft ocean tones -- all these are found in this wonderful decorating style.



Bright black and dull grays punctuate the bright colors and define accessory pieces.



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French Countryside in Your Very Own Home originally appeared on About.com Interior Decorating on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 00:56:41.

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