Historically, striped designs in textiles were not appreciated from feudal times to the second industrial revolution. The only thing considered acceptable to wear anywhere near the skin was white or un-dyed cloth. In the 13th and 14th centuries the wearing of stripes was a frightening transgression from plain fabrics as they signified someone not to be trusted – village mocks, disloyal knights, clowns and jugglers used to wear fabrics with a stripe design. Later on, lawbreakers were made to wear striped fabric so they were easily recognisable as social deviants. Thus bed sheets, chemises, underwear etc. only became striped, as one of the first patterns, in the last hundred years and only then very gradually. At this time they become associated with hygiene with the association of animal dye drained from the fabric.

Nowadays, patterned fabric has become a fashionable statement to use and there are many patterned styles available, generally used to create a relaxed feel to your home. Solid simple fabrics and floral designs are also popular and these may be mixed with stripes as they are such a versatile style of pattern. In bedding, they may vary from natural styles of zebra or other animal print, to brighter colours providing an eye-catching statement to the focal point of ones bedroom.

Stripe design is extemely popular within home decoration and there is no limit to how one may experiment with their versatility. You can add that zing and zeal to your bedroom by using a number of colours within striped bedding design as it is chic and diverse with understated contemporary elegance. Coordinating your entire bedroom with harmonious décor complementing the decorative accent pillows can be simply beautiful and stylish. (more...)

A chest of drawers is one of the most important pieces of furniture in any home. The drawers can be used to stock just about anything and hence, a chest of drawers is ideal to be used in any room of your house. Whether you want to use it as your bedside table in your bedroom or have it as an extra piece of furniture in your living room, a chest of drawers will always provide you utility and functionality. There are various types, sizes and designs of a chest of drawers. A chest of drawers white will look very elegant and classy if you have a contemporary theme home decor.

White is always considered to be a beautiful color that blends with just about anything. This is perhaps the reason why a white chest of drawers is hugely popular as it can go well with practically every décor theme. These chests are usually made in wood and come in a variety of models. Depending upon your primary need, you can either choose a chest with a lot of storage space (with huge drawers) or something that will give you some extra storage space but is more visually appealing to add an element of charm to your home décor.

The various uses of the chests will make you consider purchasing one for every room of your house. The chest can be used in your bedroom so that you conveniently use it for storing all your daily wear clothes. You can easily stack them up in the drawers and find whatever you need very easily. If not for clothes, you can use this chest to store your favorite magazines or books that you like for sleep-time reading. (more...)

An antique bookcase is an archetypal piece of furniture specially built to bring in a sense of glamor and class to the user. Most of these bookcases are built with expensive pieces of furniture, mainly mahogany, to bring out true paucity beauty and service. Since these pieces of furniture are expensive to buy, you can only find them in high class offices or in houses of the rich.

Most of these antique bookcases are rare to find, and are only available with antique dealers. However, you can also find these book cases on online stores, where you can order for one and have it shipped to a place of your preference. Most people have a personal attachment to their bookcases especially if bought at a high price.

If you already have a bookcase, or have already ordered one, then you should know one thing; care is vital. Great care should be taken upon these cases, as they are prone to damage from different forces of nature. Direct sunlight makes the piece of wood used to turn yellowish, which deprives the case of its original color. Heat on the other hand makes the antique warp or shrink, which is the reason why you are always advised to keep them in a cool and dry place. (more...)

French style furniture has been in fashion for centuries with some of the most well known and highly regarded pieces coming from the classic period (1660-1815). Original versions of these pieces have been lovingly collected by people for years with record prices being so often set that many original items are to be found in museums today.

There are two main types of french style furniture, and each has unique attributes which mean that the style could (or could not) work for the look you are going for in your home.Provincial furniture is made in areas like Orléans and Blois in the Loire valley, and at Lyon or Liège (while not officially a part of France, the area definitely has heavy French influences).

The most common characteristics of French Provincial furniture are simple scalloped carving and cabriole legs. You will often see a wheat pattern carved onto the chairs - this reflects the surroundings of the furniture maker (being the countryside). Expect a lot of polish or grime in the carving and an emphasis on the carving itself when buying French Provincial furniture. (more...)

High end business meetings and conferences are usually organized in a conference room which is equipped with all the basic necessities required for a successful meeting. A durable and sturdy conference table with the operational audio video system and comfortable chairs are the main furnishings necessary for the conference room. If you are looking for buying a conference table complementing your conference rooms, there are a few tips and basic characteristics mentioned here to evaluate the best one among the others.

Choosing the appropriate size for buying conference tables plays the beneficial role in getting the best one available. Stocking up a larger one for a smaller space can make it look more congested. Getting the appropriate measurements of the room will be helpful in getting the exact size for the conference tables. Good space allowance can work for the reclining chairs as well, such that the guests or clients can move a little bit here and there around the table.

Depending on the interiors and the basic set up inside the conference room, you can opt for rounded corners or shaped edges. You can also play around with the shapes for the entire table at length. You can prefer L, V and U shaped conference tables. It depends on your preferential convenience of interaction with the co-attendees at the meetings or conferences. (more...)

When you think about renovating your house then it is important that you must also shift focus towards your bathroom. Most people ignore their bathrooms and do not given any importance to it. Truthfully speaking, this is not the right approach. You have to take care of your bathroom as well. You should make sure that you have properly designed bathroom loaded with bathroom furniture.

There are various items you can have your in your bathroom. Bathroom vanities, mirrors and basins are some of the major items which are capable of making your washroom look beautiful and attractive. There are various types of these items therefore you have loads of options to choose from. Moreover, you should also check out the range of shower systems as they are capable of providing a grand look to their bathroom.

These days’ overhead showers are very common. Though they are in sue for years now but with the passage of time, they have also seen various changes in terms of designs and build quality. Overhead showers are now available in various designs and shapes. Furthermore, you will also find versatility in terms of colors. So, depending on your choice and the bathroom’s color scheme, you can choose the overhead shower from wide range of available options. (more...)

Office design and the ambiance are very crucial for a company to climb the ladder of success. In order to make it very right for the onlookers, you should be looking out for a professional office interior design company which can make it all well worth for your company to bask in the glory of triumph. ACI Office Interior Design can make your office space perfect and customized according to your preferences. The consulting professional here would guide you through the possible option to create innovative and dynamic working environments

The interiors for an office environment is always bent on to be a functional reprise as well as friendly for both customers and the staff as well. ACI office interior designs achieve personalized services that are customized to create open lines of communication between your staff for bigger achievement ahead. The exclusive range of contemporary furnishings is installed depending upon the workspace and the workforce.

A well designed office maybe a little bit more expensive, but is far cheaper than a poorly designed office which does not function well. It is the cause of frustration among the staff which may hinder the further success of a company. The basic tasks in office may take a backseat, and people working for the organization can get demotivated due to a dull atmosphere. Good office environment and design is motivating for the staff, making them all excited and charged up for the dauntiest tasks. The leap of success and the progress comes with an organized organization. (more...)

Today's offices are equipped not only with the basic amenities but also with a couple of luxuries to give you a comfortable and relaxing working style. After all, a relaxing environment also increases the productivity. If you can't figure out what we are talking about then you must have a look at Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman and you will understand the true meaning of luxury and comfort merging in each other.

This is an elegant piece of designer chair that gives a classy look to your office, although it has found its place in several homes and museums too. It is one of the most luxurious comfortable set that made its appearance in 1956 for the first time. It also takes into account, the principles of ergonomics in its design so as to make it one of the most comfortable furniture available in the market.

It gives you an option to choose from the three available leather finish that could match with the elegant colour of the enclosing walls around. The leather used to design this beautiful piece of lounge and ottoman is semi-aniline Italian leather that is well known for its own classic appearance. It also comes with a gorgeous bent walnut veneer based on a foundation of an aluminium base to provide it the strength to take on heavy loads without any compromise. (more...)

Mirrors are objects to primarily see your reflection. Mirrors have been used in enhancing the ambience of a room since time immemorial. They capture and reflect light adding depth and perspective to the room. Mirrors are vital interior design element that can be used from the foyer of the living room to the bathroom. They are simple yet powerful interior design element. There is no rocket science in using a mirror nevertheless they can draw attention towards them. Mirrors make a room look bigger. They make the best use of the light and hence illuminate the dark corners of the home. A narrow corridor looks much broad after a mirror is placed on one of the side walls. To achieve the best result, it is advisable to place the mirror on the longest of the three walls.

A wall of antique mirrored mercury glass panels as a backdrop to the luxurious sofa adds an instant posh look to the living room. A candle when lit in front of an antique mirror in the bedroom creates a calm and romantic mood with the dim light. Using antique mirrors for the home will help your home make the style statement the moment the guests enter. Using a rich, bright colored antique mirror over the fireplace will add an immediate posh look. You can also try placing it in the opposite wall which will make a beautiful pattern when the fire is flickering. Mirrors can be used in bathrooms to make it look bigger and brighter. Antique mirrors generally come with wood or metal frame and add royalty to the room. Placing a French style antique mirror on the dining room will elegantly compliment a dining table.

Among the antique mirrors, the most desired ones are the English mirrors, French mirrors, Pairs of Mirrors and All Gilt Mirrors. (more...)