A console or buffet table decorated in Old World Style.
One of the most popular trends in home decorating is old world style. It is characterized by dark colors, like deep burgundy red, dark brown and dark hunter green. The accessories included are mostly European antiques and tapestries. An old world home includes a combination of natural materials like limestone and tile, dark stained furniture pieces mostly made of wood, luxurious fabrics of brocade and deep color. The walls are often accented with textures and faux finishes. This timeless style works well for a person who leans toward the traditional as opposed to a modern, contemporary style.
Instructions
1. Add dark colors and textures on the walls. Use dark earth tones such as browns and greens, or use dark blue and burgundy to color your walls. Use faux painting techniques to add texture on the walls.
2. Add rugs and window treatments. Add a rug to anchor the room before placing the furniture. Rugs should be rich in texture and have dark colors that match the colors found on the walls, and on the drapes and upholstery. Add window coverings. Use dark colored window blinds and accent with draperies to soften the look of the room. Use a rod and tiebacks made of iron.
3. Add dark-stained furnishings. Add a sofa with intricate hand carved wood frame. Match it with a center table and side tables of the same material and finish. In the dining room, use dark stained dining table with matching chairs. Pick out upholstery that has textured and a deep color.
4. Add lighting fixture with iron finish. If you have an existing light fixture with bronze or silver finish, spray paint them in dark brown or black paint. Use lamps with dark colored lamp shades and bases. The style of your lighting should not be too modern. Use of amber glass drop lights for your kitchen island as opposed to contemporary style track lighting.
5. Add artwork and accessories. Use European antiques and to decorate your home. Use textured vases and create a flower arrangement with dried or silk flowers and with fruits in dark colors. Hang artwork depicting the old Europe, like painting of castles and still life. Add a tapestry with colors picked from the walls, rugs and furnishings.
