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Define Your Design Style

Design styles are defined by the colors, furniture and accessories you select to decorate your home. Choosing an interior design style that fits your personality allows you to express yourself while creating a home you are proud to share. We have provided information on a variety of popular design styles below. Draw from these style definitions or use them to stimulate your imagination.

* Asian and Japanese Interior Design
* Contemporary and Modern Interior Design
* California Beach House Design Style
* Cottage Design Style
* Country Ranch Design Style
* Medieval Interior Design
* Mediterranean Interior Design
* Modern Retro Interior Design
* Spanish Colonial Interior Design
* Tuscan Interior Design

Asian and Japanese Interior Design


It is through a single stroke of color or a dominant texture that a strong statement is made. Asian culture seeks to balance opposites in all aspects of life, and interior design is no exception.
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Contemporary and Modern Interior Design


Modern and contemporary interiors design styles are defined by clean lines accentuated by sculptural furnishings, art and bold contrast. Some find contemporary style stark and unwelcoming while others find the underlying simplicity refreshing.

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California Beach House Design Style


The beautiful Pacific coastline of California is home to some of the most sought after real estate and beach front property in the world. No matter where you live, a beach interior design style will infuse your décor with a carefree attitude.

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Cottage Interior Design


If you are looking to achieve a down-to-earth, romantic feel in your home, then you should consider a cottage decorating style. This friendly, relaxing décor has similarities to English country and shabby chic designs, but definitely stands out from the crowd.

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Country Ranch Interior Design


This style varies by region but is generally characterized by vintage furniture, muted colors, milk-paint finishes and decorative fabrics. Traditional ranch colors are soft as though worn by time, but a more contemporary country look may include bright red, blue, black and white.

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Medieval Interior Design


Mobility and warmth defined Medieval interior design choices. Rich, deep, vivid colors on walls, in paintings and in textiles gave vitality and solace. Tapestries, cushions and carpets provided warmth as well as visual excitement.

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Mediterranean Interior Design


If you think of the sun and heat in these climates you understand the purpose of Mediterranean interior design. There is an emphasis on thick walls with deep niches for windows shielded by louvered shutters. The philosophy of Mediterranean interior design is simple and practical with tones and materials taken from the earth.

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Modern Retro Interior Design


Ever dream of hopping in a tail-finned beauty and zooming down Route 66 to a shiny roadside diner? Then you must be craving a modern retro interior design style. Start by adding a few stylish accessories to your kitchen or go for a radically retro home design.

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Spanish Colonial Interior Design


Spanish Colonial interior design has a vitality and integrity that furnishes a space with Mediterranean grace. Red tile roofs and terracotta floors are the trademarks of this design.

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Tuscan Interior Design


Interiors under the Tuscan sun include rich, earthy colors. Copper pots hang in the kitchen and rooms are accessorized by dried flowers, artificial fruit and ivy creating the feel of courtyard grottos and bringing to mind a warm day in Italy.

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The Five Elements

It seems that many people today who have heard about Feng Shui have heard about the Five Elements. These elements; Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water are the foundation theory for Feng Shui balance. There also seems to be some confusion about just what these elements really are and how they work. Actually, it is fairly simple and based on common sense. It is easy to understand the elements and their significance. Using them properly and in the correct proportion is what separates a master from a student. The following is a brief description of each of these elements and how they might be applied.
5 Elements

Wood

We start with the wood element since it is the beginning of new life. Just as spring brings new plants and new life, wood is the originator of the five elemental cycle. Many people mistakenly use wood furniture as a Feng Shui solution. The problem with wood furniture is that it is lifeless. To harness the qi (chi) of wood, it is essential you use live wood! A shrub or bushy plant is ideal since it emits live qi and is also an excellent method of retaining qi. Plants recycle the air we breath and can provide a natural filter for the air. A common Feng Shui problem is the staircase that empties into a doorway. A bushy plant can retain some of that qi, when it is placed either on the landing, or more ideally, at the bottom of the staircase. Remember that you want a live plant, so maintain it. A dead plant holds no qi and is actually a "Sha" (unsightly or bad influence).

Wood can be represented by the color green. We find that the colors are not nearly effective though as the actual element. When it comes to the wood element, there is rarely an occasion when you need to substitute the color for a living plant.

Wood represents the directions of East and the Zhen Trigram (3). It also represents the South East and the Xun Trigram (4).

Fire

The Fire Element is the most "Yang" of the elements. It is the hot summer or a blast of heat. In Feng Shui, we usually use a candle or the color of red. 168 Feng Shui Advisors recommends the color red more than a candle as we do not want our clients to risk the possibility of a house fire. Being that Fire is so yang, this is the one example where color does work well. If it is hot, it is even better. A red night light or a table lamp with a red shade make excellent Fire remedies.

Fire represents the South and the Li Trigram (9).

Earth

Earth is an interesting element despite the rather commonplace conception of dirt. Many times Earth is recommended for a larger environmental solution. In this case large granite boulders, or a beautiful clay statue can be used. Terracotta pots filled with potting soil make a great Earth remedy. Earth also represents the Mountain.

Earth tone colors can be used, but they are not nearly as effective as the actual element.

Earth represents the North East or the Gen Trigram (8). It also represents the South West or the Kun Trigram (2). Additionally, it represents the "Center" of the Master Trigram (5). Energetically speaking, Kun - Earth (2) and the center representation (also called a star) of "5%u2033 can have negative influences, whereas the Gen Trigram (North East - 8 - also referred to as the Mountain) can have a very prosperous influence.

Metal

The most common solution, Metal can be found in all forms. Copper, Silver, Gold, and Bronze are a few variations of the Metal Element. Using the Metal Element can take on all sorts of creative ideas. A cast silver deer is one idea. A bronze plate hung on the wall is another. Even iron weightlifter plates can be utilized as a metal solution. Weightlifter plates? Yes, when done properly. This can be done by stacking a few, then placing a brass pot upside down on top and creating a pedestal for a small plant or a perhaps a metal statue. The quantity of the element is definitely there! The key thing to remember is that Feng Shui is about creating a beautiful environment. When utilizing the Metal Element, ensure that it is rounded and pleasing, not sharp and pointed. Metal is the most commonly used remedy for the negative Earth energies as mentioned above. Ideally, the goal is to introduce Feng Shui elemental solutions that are not identifiable as Feng Shui remedies. Feng Shui objects that are unsightly or easily identified as a "Feng Shui Cure" are not recommended. It should blend into the environment and be beautiful.

The colors of White, Silver, or Gold can be used.

Metal represents the Dui Trigram (7) in the West. Dui is a soft metal such as gold. It is also the Qian Trigram (6) in the North West. Qian is a hard metal like steel.

Water

Water is the what give life on our planet. Without it, we would not exist. Our bodies are mostly water. In Feng Shui, Water is a very useful element. Water, when needed, should be clear and flowing. Stagnant water can create more problems than it solves. A simple aquarium, or even a small "metal" fountain can be used. Do not use ceramic or other earthen fountains. This is a common mistake. The Earth element blocks water and neutralizes the positive effect of the Water. Outside, a metal trough, a fountain, or even a fish pond can act as an environmental solution.

Water has always been synonymous with power. Water has been used as an elemental solution by the emperors in the form of moats and by placing their palaces near bodies of Water. If you look at most capital cities today, they are either located near the water or have large lakes or rivers nearby. Most ocean-side and lake-side homes are sought after and usually more expensive.

Water can be represented by the colors blue or black.

Water represents the Kan Trigram (1) in the North.

To conclude, it must be said that you should not use any of these elements haphazardly. Ideally, a proper Feng Shui analysis should be performed by a qualified practitioner. Used incorrectly, the elements can cause harm to relationships, health, or money prosperity. When used correctly, they can strengthen relationships, health, and money.

WHY FENG SHUI WORKS

Feng Shui traditions inform us that if you alter your environment to reflect your desire for something, you can increase your chances of obtaining it. In theory, this indicates you can use Feng Shui techniques to try to attract love, impel your earning power to the next level or to achieve success.

Many different theories exist to explain why and how, Feng Shui works. It is irrelevant whether you think one or all of these theories is or is not valid. What is significant is the simple fact that if you employ Feng Shui in an attempt to achieve what you truly desire, you might well be taking the very first steps towards success.

One possible reason Feng Shui may work is because it changes your self expectations. Immediately you hang on the wall an object you've been told will help you find love, you will expect that to encounter that special someone. This may make you receptive to starting conversations with new people or more optimistic about your chances of connecting with an unknown someone. Such aspects increase the likelihood you will meet and fall in love after you instigated Feng Shui practices. Logically it follows that even if the rationale behind Feng Shui finding you love isn't so much spiritual as it is psychological, it is difficult to argue the fact Feng Shui is accountable for your new-found romance.

Another reason why Feng Shui can be a notable system is its continuous and repetitive reminders of where you desire to go. This may act as a motivating force in getting you to take steps to realize your dreams. Placing a symbol of what you want in plain view of yourself and others makes it impossible to forget your objectives. It acts as a daily reminder of what you desire to achieve helping you remain constantly motivated as you struggle to fulfill that specific goal.

Many psychological experts accept as true that by simply and clearly admitting and announcing your desire to achieve a certain goal, you are more likely to reach it than someone who sublimates and conceals rather than expressing it. This alone could be used to explain why Feng Shui works. By the time you have gain knowledge of the Feng Shui approach to your situation, acquired the necessary items to practice that particular technique and completed the process with the environment mirroring your goal, you will have made it perfectly clear to yourself that you are committed to seeing your desire fulfilled. Thus the adoption of the process and its follow through can help you realize your dreams.

There is, still, another potential rationalization about why Feng Shui can change your life. Perhaps the idea claimed by Feng Shui that decorating a room in a certain fashion allows positive energy to flow freely throughout the environment is actually true. Whatever theory you choose you believe perhaps that Feng Shui works through positively reinforcing your expectations and keeping you motivated, or, conversely, it is related to the spirituality, of one thing you can be certain. You have nothing to lose and perhaps a lotto gain by investigating whether Feng Shui works for you.

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