Wallpaper is no longer a taboo subject in interior design. In fact, in today’s home, wallpaper is a great way to add color and flair to any given space, especially the bedroom. In conjunction with the right accent furniture, bedroom designs that utilize modern wallpaper can give off a number of vibes from modern to classic, which is all the more reason to incorporate some wallpaper into your space.

Wallpaper for Bedroom Designs: Geometric Patterns

Geometric patterns are extremely trendy for wallpaper, especially in bedroom designs. This is because these patterns are clean lined and come in a wide array of colors and styles, which make them extremely easy to incorporate into existing spaces. Furthermore, these patterns can be large and bold, neutral colored or they can be small with vivid colors. If you are not planning to redecorate the entire room, then focus on choosing a wallpaper that best suits your existing decor.

Modern Botanical Prints for Bedroom Designs

Large botanical prints with clean lines are also growing in popularity. They are a great way to add some nature-inspired style to an existing bedroom space; or they can be a great starting point for redecorating a bedroom. Much like the geometric patterns, botanical prints come in a wide array of colors, styles, patterns and prints to suit your various needs.

Popular looks include large fern leaf prints, beech trees and large floral prints.

Clean Wallpaper Patterns and Prints for Bedroom Designs

Another trendy look is the use of clean prints and patterns. These include looks such as pinstripe wallpaper or striped wallpaper. These are growing in popularity because they guarantee clean lines and perfect style in comparison to attempting to paint stripes or other clean lined patterns onto the wall. They also compliment a wider array of modern bedroom designs because they feature clean lines and an overall clean look that will easily compliment a variety of decors. This is especially true because these types of patterns and prints come in a wide array of colors, including a number of neutrals, making them an ideal choice for many people.

Modern Wallpaper for Decorating

These are just a few of the many different options out there when it comes to modern wallpaper. When working with wallpaper, be sure to always follow all of the instructions. Nothing is worse than investing in wallpaper that matches your decorating ideas and having to tear it down because it wasn’t installed properly.

If you’re ever unsure of your skill set for putting up wallpaper, don’t be afraid to contact a professional. It is better to pay a professional to do it right the first time, than to have to rip it down and start all over because it wasn’t installed properly to begin with. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

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When it comes to home accessories, furniture is key. The right furniture pulls the space together and can help create a home decor look that lasts for many years. In recent years, round tables have become all the rage. Fortunately, this style blends easily alongside many other home accessories and decor, making it an easy choice for any home.

Trendy Looks: Round Tables for the Living Room & Bedroom

When you think of tables, you often think of them as furniture for the dining room, a breakfast nook or perhaps an eat-in kitchen. However, these aren’t the only rooms in your home that can benefit from some trendy round tables. In the bedroom, you may want to consider using rounded night stands versus square or rectangular night stands.

If you’re worried about not having enough drawer or storage space, remember that even rounded night stands and side tables can be found that feature additional shelves and drawers for added storage space. These furniture pieces are great for keeping a bedside space more organized.

Of course, round tables aren’t just for the bedroom. In the living room, round side tables can give the room a more traditional or classic feel. They can also give a more modern feel, depending on the finish and overall style of the table. In fact, don’t be surprised to find that you’ll be able to find a round side table for just about any style of home decor.

Finally, round coffee tables are especially trendy this year and will likely to continue to be trendy. Round coffee tables and even round ottomans (which can double as a coffee table) are ideal for living room spaces. This shape of furniture is easy to walk around, they’re less of a hazard for children (no more worries of poking their eye out on the corner of the coffee table) and so forth.

Round Tables in the Dining Room

Of course, it also goes without saying that round tables look great in eat-in kitchens, dining rooms and breakfast nooks. This is especially true if you have a particularly small space to work with, as a round table doesn’t have those pesky corners that you have to work around. Again, much like with nightstands, side tables and coffee tables, you’ll find that dining tables, cafe tables and so forth all come in a variety of looks and styles. This makes it extremely easy to find the right round table for your space, so don’t give up right away. Check around at different furniture retailers or online retailers to find the right round table for your home decor.

So if you’re looking for a way to update the furniture in your home, consider a round table. These pieces are classic and stylish and you can use them for years to come. After all, furniture only comes in so many different shapes and styles, so chances are, it’ll come back into trend again.  Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

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Purples are becoming a trendy color in 2012, so it’s no surprise that lavender is just another of many home decor color trends out there. Lavender is a lighter shade of purple, not as visually overwhelming and thus, easier to incorporate in with existing home accessories and decor. Furthermore, lavender is a beloved shade of purple, so it’s surprisingly easy to find home accessories in a shade of lavender to suit your needs.

Lavender is quite popular in home decor, but perhaps not in the way that many think. It is used in soaps and fragrances for the home. However, it’s also growing in popularity as a trendy color for decorating.

Purple in general tends to be a rich color, so it’s important not to overdo it. Too many purples in a room can become visually overwhelming. It’s best to blend lavender with a neutral so that the lavender color can truly stand out. Colors to use include light beiges, yellow beiges and soft grays. Stark whites may also be used.

When decorating with lavender, it is recommended that you go one of two routes: use lavender as the wall color and blend it with other neutral home accessories; or use a neutral base color and neutral colored furniture blended with lavender colored accessories and home decor.

With the first option, using lavender as a wall color can be a great route if you’re uncertain about investing in lavender colored home accessories. Paint is cheaper than replacing furniture, table decor and other items in the home. Furthermore, if you have a neutral colored space to begin with, it’s easy to swap out the paint for a lavender hue. Plus, if and when you decide lavender is no longer your color of choice, you can repaint and not need to spend additional money on new home accessories and decor.

The other option is a bit more costly, but if you’re a long-time or life-long fan of purple hues, it may be the best route for you. Blend your neutral items with lavender home accessories. For example, a light beige sofa can be paired with lavender colored throw pillows or throw blankets. You could also pair the space with a lavender colored throw rug, which can help ground the eyes and create a comfortable, cozy space.

Lavender is a versatile color. It isn’t too dark and it isn’t too light, which aids in its overall popularity. If you’re considering redecorating, then a purple hue might be worth considering. Of course, purples are not for everyone, so don’t ever commit to a color simply because it’s trendy. Commit to a color because you love it.  1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

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Updating the furniture can have a drastic effect on the home decor of a space. Even if you choose not to update the other home accessories in the space, you’ll find that updated furniture is often all that is needed for a more modern, fresh look. Here’s the low down on furniture trends for 2012 and how to incorporate them in with your existing home accessories and decor.

Reclaimed Wood, Reclaimed Furniture

Green and eco-friendly options are all the rage, not just in home decor but in fashion and many other areas of our lives. Therefore, it’s no surprise that furniture made from reclaimed wood or even entire pieces of reclaimed furniture are growing in popularity. People are snapping up these “flea market finds” for use in their own spaces, saving money and also saving the environment by reducing waste in the landfill. Today, you can find reclaimed wood furniture and reclaimed furniture pieces just about anywhere, so keep your eyes peeled!

Baroque Inspired Furniture

Baroque inspired furniture is a trendy look that will stick around for a few years before fading out like many home decor trends often do. Don’t be surprised to find indoor and outdoor furniture modeled after this style.

Vintage Mid Century Modern Furniture

Mid century modern styled furniture has been around for well over 50 years. It is a look that features clean lines and surprisingly up-to-date style. For this reason, it is often a safe bet to invest in mid century modern furniture, as it will continue to be a cult favorite for years to come. Furthermore, specific designers can help ensure that the pieces you invest in are still worth money in the long run and can be resold if you decide you no longer want them in your home.

Shabby Chic or Painted Furniture

Finally, shabby chic style furniture or painted furniture are also growing in popularity in recent years. This look can actually encompass a number of different styles of furniture, so it’s important to keep this in mind when looking for this style. Furthermore, if you find a piece you love, don’t be afraid to paint it. This is especially true of flea market finds, which are also growing in popularity.

Furniture is an investment, no matter what way you look at it. Rarely do people invest in furniture pieces that they don’t use on a regular basis. When shopping for furniture, take into account your long-term plans for the piece. If you can’t see yourself keeping it around for at least five years, consider passing it by. Finally, don’t feel obligated to invest in a trend simply because it’s trendy. If you find a piece you love but it’s already gone out of style (or it was perhaps never “in” to begin with) don’t be afraid to purchase it anyway. Your home decor should reflect your personal style, not whatever is trendiest in the interior design world.  Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

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Once seen in only the homes of the wealthiest over three centuries ago, flocked wallpaper since has undergone many incarnations and has fallen in and out of style. Today, a new generation of flocked wallpapers has hit the scene from wall experts such as Graham & Brown and Osborne & Little.

From the most traditional rococo floral designs to modern geometrics, there is a flocked paper for every taste. Crave texture? A flocked accent wall or even better four flocked walls, can give you a quick fix. Some designers are even applying flocked papers to the ceiling. Layer flocked fabrics on table décor, walls, and at the windows for an overall grand effect.

Flocked wallpaper isn’t just for formal rooms. This contemporary room proves these papers are versatile across all styles.

Pink and white flocked walls make for a classic background in this little girl’s room.

Ian Kelsey’s home in Chiswick UK feature flocked wallpaper panels.

Red flocked roses on a metallic silver background make a perfect companion for the silver tile in this Hollywood home.

The ceiling gets lots of attention with flocked paper from Osborne & Little and exquisite chandelier. Depth, texture and interest are just a few of positive qualities of a quality flocked paper such as this one.

Exclusive flocked wallpaper from Europe are available through flockedwallpaper.com boasts a bold silhouette design. The wallpaper above definitely complements the bold and chic yellow accent chair. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6  

If flocked walls aren’t your cup of home decor tea, add some interest with bold and colorful accent furniture. Be sure to check out Arcadian Home for all your accent furniture needs here!

Wherever you call home should be a place of peace and tranquility, whatever that means to you.  One of the best ways to get inspired if you want to make your home more tranquil is resort living.  Typically these places are in parts of the world that are sunny and warm year round, but even if that’s not the case for your neck of the woods, adding some appropriate accent furniture, table decor, and other ideas can still glean some tranquil feel in your home.

For instance, use colors that are known to be soothing.  Soft whites, cool blues, greens and purples, as well as browns, beige and tan.  Incorporate some natural elements like potted plants and fresh flowers into your home.  Most importantly, keep your home free of clutter.  Need even more inspiration?  And take a look at these images for a bit of tranquil inspiration.

The bedroom is, perhaps, the most important room in the home.  It is, after all, where you rest, relax, get 40 winks or more and it should be decorated in a way that is most soothing to you.  Color is usually the easiest place to start when creating a tranquil bedroom.  Consider painting your walls sea foam green, a creamy beige, all-white with pops of color, or a cool shade of azure blue like the room above. Sky blue and white linens, azure blue walls, beige carpet, a Lucite table lamp and a wooden side accent table create a feeling of floating – and sleeping – in a cloud.  Using plants and flowers to accent this space also complemented the room.

Echoes of the ocean abound in this tranquil living room; from the painting to the color palette.   Again, nature is incorporated in the form of a vase of large twigs and a another vase of flowers, but feel free to use bigger, bolder plants.  Plants, flowers and other natural elements have a calming, tranquil effect on the home.  Another reason why this space is tranquil is that large scale wall art of the ocean and horizon.  Because it’s so large, and because of the pale blue used throughout the space, the image nearly disappears into the background; one can almost hear the crashing of the waves.

This bathroom is so calming in all its simplicity.  Next to a big bathtub is a cute little pedestal.  If your bathroom has the space, use one of these next to your bathroom and decorate with a vase of fresh flowers as well as a few bath accessories, in order to keep the clutter to a minimum.  Maximize any natural light by forgoing shades. If you happen to have a sky light like the picture above, perhaps you may want to use it to your advantage. You’ll have privacy without blocking out natural, soothing sunlight.

Recreating the resort look in a home isn’t always feasible for everyone, but there are steps you can take to ensure that your home is as tranquil and relaxing as your favorite resort.  1)  Free your space of clutter, 2) use cool, soothing colors and 3) incorporate nature with fresh flowers and potted plants whenever possible.  These are definitely the easiest ways to ensure that your nest is a place of calm. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

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Without a doubt one of the most unique design styles in the world, Moroccan interior design is characterized by rich colors, repeated geometric patterns, and colored glass lanterns. What colors are particularly Moroccan you ask, they include bold reds, vibrant purples, rich emerald greens, stunning oranges, and most importantly, electrifying blues. That may sound like a bit much in a room, but another great thing about Moroccan design is that it balances out. The brilliantly bright tones are offset and calmed by neutral earth tones, resulting in a design space that is both full of life and energy yet very warm and welcoming. Color is not the only thing that makes Moroccan interior design bold, repeated geometric patterns are common features of all accessories in Moroccan spaces. If there’s not a pattern inlaid in the flooring, its in the area rugs, its in the fabrics covering the furniture and accessories, its in wall decor,  and sometimes its even found on the ceiling. However, there isn’t just one pattern used – there are several of different sizes, shapes, angles, and colors found in one space. Layer upon layer of both color and pattern add to the vibrancy of a Moroccan space, but one question remains: how do you create your own Moroccan inspired space?

Lanterns are most commonly used to light Moroccan inspired spaces, however, lighting designers are taking all of those previously discussed elements and updating the traditional Moroccan lighting fixture. Moroccan lanterns typically feature tribal art, colorful glass shades, and boast low romantic hues when actually lighting a space.

Now, Moroccan lighting is available in colored glass fixtures that offer the same bold colors,  geometric shapes, and ambiance lighting. Take a look at the examples below, both inspired by Moroccan design, they are just as bold and yet subtle enough to cool the room down and be the perfect accessory.

No Moroccan inspired room design is complete without a chest and  rug of some sort. The chests and rug pictured below are the perfect examples of Moroccan inspired home decor that can easily be added to your home. Both pieces stay true to their country of inspiration, but are versatile enough to be used with just about any design style.

The geometric shapes are present, the bold yet calming color is present, and most importantly, they look like they belong in the Moroccan inspired room pictured in the beginning of the post. Updating or adding a splash of exotic to your home decor is easy and fun. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

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With a creative way to display your favorite home décor and accessories, a collection display can be a great addition to your living room, bedroom and kitchen designs. From basic built in shelving, to wall art arrangements, to huge coffee table collection displays, getting the most out of showcasing collections starts with a good display case. Use this guide to collection displays and you’ll be sure to get a great display for your favorite collectibles.

Glass Displays

One of the most common ways to display your favorite collectables is by using a glass display case. These great looking and simple to use wooden framed cases have an open pane of glass on the front and a thick foam cushion on the interior. When objects of various sizes are placed on the foam, the glass pane presses them gently into place, allowing you to display the case on a wall to create your own collectable wall art masterpiece.

Coffee Table Displays

A great way to showcase your favorite collectables and still keep your table decorations on hand is by employing the use of a coffee table display. These clear glass display cases have an empty space that allows you to display your favorite collectables with ease. From your collection of fishing lures to your display of buttons, your collectables can be the highlight of any living room area using a glass coffee table display.

Mantelpieces

You don’t necessarily have to showcase your favorite collectables behind glass. A mantelpiece can help you to display any collectable in any room of the house. You don’t need to own a fireplace to enjoy the benefits of a mantelpiece. Even if you install a small ledge for your antique picture collection, a mantle can provide any room with a perfect place for your collectable home accessories. When installing a mantelpiece, be sure at least one section of the mantel is secured to a wall stud.

Built In Shelving

A great way to display larger décor items and collectables is by installing built in shelving. Most built in shelving can easily be installed in existing structures between studs, allowing for an affordable way to upgrade just about any room in the house. Built in shelving can allow you to display collections of small objects like spoons or large objects like glass vases with ease. When installing built in shelving on your own, be sure no wiring or plumbing is behind the wall before attempting to create a built in shelf between studs.  Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

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Author: Anna Thompson

Lacquered finishes have been popular with certain styles of home decor, such as Hollywood Regency, but only recently has this look been spotted alongside other styles. Of course, the lacquered look can compliment a number of different home accessories, but it won’t necessarily suit every space. Here’s the low down on the lacquered finish look for home accessories and decor.

Lacquered Furniture

Amazingly enough, lacquered furniture is surprisingly easy to come by. Not only is lacquered furniture commonly available in major retailers, but it’s also in abundance in online retailers. Furthermore, if you cannot find the right piece in a lacquered finish, it’s actually quite easy to have furniture lacquered by a professional at a reasonable cost. This is often cheaper than buying new furniture and can help you get the look, style and color you want without having to search the market endlessly for the right piece.

Lacquered Wall Art

Of course, lacquered furniture isn’t for everyone. However, lacquered wall art, at least, lacquered frames, can help make a statement in any room. Even if you opt for neutral colors such as white or black, you’ll find that this look helps your wall decor to truly pop. It’s a great way to add some flair to simple pieces, including large rectangular or oval mirrors, framed family photographs and much, much more.

Lacquered Home Accessories

High quality and innovation are both synonymous with the brand Surya. The company has been in business for over 30 years and has created some of the most brilliant pieces of rugs and pillows anywhere. We are happy to announce our new partnership with Surya and introduce a few of their rugs that they offer here on Arcadian Home.

A vivid lime green woven rug gives this room a fresh vibe.

Bamboo Rugs can add some needed pattern and serenity to an area.

Large abstract patterns give a living room a contemporary touch.

High quality zebra rugs can definitely inject some character into a home.

Surya also offers simple, yet elegant patterns for many households.

Be sure to have a look at the collection from Surya here!