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The Lazy Man's Guide To Ottoman Shapes

"Have nothing in your home that you don't know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." —William Morris. Ottomans are not a new concept, but have become popular worldwide over the years. I did not know what an ottoman was, until I associated one with those at the foot of a bed. But like everything you see around you, this piece of furniture too has a history and a reason for its existence. Made with no back, the ottoman is a deeply upholstered seat introduced into Europe in the late 18th century from Turkey, where, piled with cushions, it was the central piece of domestic seating. It received the title ‘Ottoman’ from its namesake empire, christened after its founder Osman...

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The Best Advice You Could Ever Get About Stripes For Decor

The versatility, elegance and boldness that stripes bring into a space is unmatched. Whether laid on the floor, on the walls or in fabric or upholstery, stripes visually lead the eye away, creating a neat space-enhancing trick. In a former article, we saw how when zebras stand together in a huge group in the savannah, their striped patterns cause a dazzling effect to the eyes, hence why a group of zebras is called a dazzle. Source If I was to be very honest, there is no limit to what stripes can do, as they have the ability to make a room feel intimate or expansive, minimalist or collected, casual or refined. In many cases, especially in hotels and lounges, they can...

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Top 3 Home Décor Space Ideas for Spring Time with Zebra Skin

  Source: townandcountry When the blossom kisses the morning light instead of the snow that glistened at dawn, then you know that spring time is here! It is the time of the year when cleaning product manufacturers boost promotions and ads, blogs and magazines flourish in spring cleaning tips and various campaigns launch, while you start preparing to clean your zebra rugs for the brighter warmer days ahead. Zebra skin décor exudes this feeling when you enter a room, especially between the walls where we retire after a long day’s grind, to reconnect with ourselves and be happy, in our natural spaces. It is a great way to add a natural touch to your home decor. Additionally, getting that wild animal look is...

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THE POWER OF COLOUR – ZEBRA SKIN RUG EDITION

“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” - Wassily Kandinsky. Ever wondered what the phrase ‘just say it in black and white’ means? I’d imagine it meant a request to explain or state something clearly about what you are thinking. Stripes of truth. Black and white stripes... zebra imagery forms. Take a look into our world for a minute... Just picture this... a group of zebras standing together, stripes almost aligned - a clear balance of a striking black and white depiction - is called a dazzle. Image : A dazzle of zebras A dazzle… Who wouldn’t want a dash of razzle dazzle and natural gleam brought out by a zebra skin rug in their living rooms, patios, bedrooms, study’s, offices,...

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Chic Peek: An Edgy Monochrome Loft in New York by Ryan Korban

In our book, an interior with extreme themes has always and will always be highly impressive. A combination of traditional and contemporary furnishings with metal details adorns the space. The living room is the only area in this loft with colored pieces by way of the cool wall art. An angled zebra rug anchors the whole area perfectly. It adds a luxurious contrast to the edgy ambiance. Cloaking the walls, ceiling, and floors with immaculate paint is a brilliant move. This serves as a great background to showcase one's creations just like in a museum. It also complements the busyness of the art pieces.  

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