Chic Decor 5 Ways to get it!

By definition chic dcor means elegant or stylish decoration. An elegant home is one that has been well planned and appointed using a number of design principles outlined here to help you achieve this goal.

Cohesion

One of the key factors in achieving a chic dcor home is cohesion. Nothing is more attractive and soothing to the eye than a home where all components of an interior (furniture, flooring, colour, etc.) relate to each other.

Scale

Scale, of course, refers to the relative size of one item in relation to others that will be adjacent to it. The scale of furniture pieces must be similar in order to achieve the most harmonious effect.

Repetition

Continuity, or repetition, in design creates a space that is integral with adjacent rooms, particularly on the main floor where the likelihood of viewing more than one room at once, is higher. Repeat the style of furniture, cabinetry, lighting, window treatments and colour into each of the adjoining rooms to lend unity to the disparate rooms.

ColourNeutral tones should serve as the principal colours throughout the main wall areas as well as on soft furnishings. Accessories and accents can then be added using either complementary or analogous tones.

LineChic dcor means employing clean lines. Choose furniture and accessories that have a minimal amount of embellishments and suit the context of the room. Also, resist the urge to overfill your rooms with furniture and accessories.

Keep the lines and embellishments simple and you will have a home that will reward you by being both timeless and beautiful, as well as the envy of your friends and neighbours.

Article by: Margarida Oliveira, designer and owner of Chic Dcor, a full-service decorating firm.For design/decorating services, you may contact her at: 905 337 8463. Or visit her website at: www.chicdecordesign.com