Ethnic

3 articles tagged as Ethnic

Eecclectic collections (or vignettes) tell a story about the owner of the collection. They are able to create a high-impact visual for boring corners in any room and it’s a go-to trick for any interior-designer to add some drama. The great thing about these collections is that you can change or re-arrange them whenever the mood strikes. But you can’t just throw them together, you will have to abide to a few key-principles: which item will “anchor” your collection, what is the main texture, what is the dominant color and don’t forget the scale of the objects too.

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Wwhat is it about Black and White interiors that makes it through the tests of time so succesfully? Well, here are a few hints:

  • it’s graphic qualities are guaranteed to make an impact
  • its applicability to any kind of style, be it contemporary, classic, minimalist, futuristic, retro or traditional
  • its qualities to “bring a space together” due to the repeated colorscheme.

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Ii think that any interior design style can be enhanced with a touch of ethnic decor here and there. It radiates a certain worldliness, tells a story about the occupants and it lends a certain authenticity to the design. I myself have some beautiful pieces brought back from, amongst others,  South Africa. An ancient hand-carved door now hanging as an ornamental “conversation piece” against the wall,

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