How to Decorate With Flair

European Design

• Many individual design styles set the tone for an interior with personality. Flea market finds offer a quick and accessible way to create design flair in your home. Combine a distressed, painted side table with an accent such as an elegant glass dish. Furniture from different historical periods such as an ornamental Regency style chair paired with a modern leather or velvet sofa creates visual interest in the room. Bold accents like bright red pillows on a beige sofa liven up a room. Take your color cue from a rug with a large-scale pattern for inspiration.

Color and Pattern

• Silk Roman blinds in a shade of bright yellow or green make a glamorous statement. In a living room, den or bedroom add pillows in the same color as the curtain fabric for a designer look, or incorporate animal prints for a playful accent. Striped material on an upholstered side chair with solid material on the back of the chair offers a custom approach.

Texture

• Luxurious materials such as velvet and silk or linen and wool add texture and infuse a room with a sense of style and dimension. A red leather club chair next to a shimmery gray velvet sofa with gold silk accent pillows completes an elegant seating area. Give old furniture a new coat of paint in a vibrant color in high gloss for a fresh, but brand new look.

Lighting and Accessories

• An unusual antique chandelier with modern furniture creates a room with a sense of surprise. Oversized ceramic table lamps add artistic flair to any room. Bring in unexpected accessories, such as wood or glass sculptures. Hang eclectic artwork on the walls and display objects such as small decorative mirrors and one-of-a-kind art from flea markets or thrift stores to give a sense of a collection to your room. Design styles from all over the world such as French, English and Italian promote both fashion and flair.