Designing Themes and Ideas
Designing theme styles:
When selecting a designing theme its best to keep in mind what exactly interest you. One wouldn’t expect a priest or nun to post pictures, paint colors or anything that represent such firey and passionate colors that misrepresented them. One couldn’t possibly believe that a Washington Redskin fan would take time to decorate his beloved football room with Dallas Cowboy colors, that’s insane! It may help to take an hour or two or three or four to actually figure out what interest you. If after those 1-4 hours you are still experiencing problems coming up with an idea, here are some themes you
may find useful.
Patriotism: If you are supreme supporter of George W. Bush, politicians, democracy and countrywide issues, you’ll find the traditional colors of Red, white and blue to serve you justice. Truthfully, you don’t have to be a big president fan, just a fan of the country you so admire, the country you served in the army or just for the simple fact you like the color combinations. Elements to consider:United States flag, historical artifacts, picture of the US monument, picture of the US Capitol, picture of the Lincoln memorial, replica of the declaration of independence, pictures of past presidents.
Nature: Many decorators are big time nature fans. Nature colors are represented by warming textures; warm peach, forest green, honey brown, light green. When choosing a nature decoration theme its best to keep in mind the type of fantastic artifacts you can include: Elements to consider:Oak colored furniture, oak cabinets, hand carved artifacts, dry leaves, butterfly collection, anything that encourage one to protect the atmosphere or bay area, recycling artifacts, Smokey the bear himself, plants, animals, pets,
Sports fan: This may very well be one most important decorating themes to humankind in existence. Are you a big time sports fan of Boxing, Football, Baseball, Crocket, Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Swimming, Gymnastics, Chess, Ping-Pong or any other? One may want to consider choosing a sports theme if you are a supreme follower. Ideas and elements to consider:Authentic and licensed merchandise, autographed jersey, basketball, glove or racket, pictures of your favorite sports competitor, custom made carpet texturing; football rug, basketball rug etc, race car stuff.
Literature and fine arts: There are many interesting literature and fine art style decorations that exist in our nature. It’s called “fine art” because it has a significance to our being, obviously. If you’ve ever visited a special art exhibit of any kind, you’ll take notice to certain marquee drawings, quotes or readings that are favored by artist fine arts followers. Classic literature is great as well. It symbolizes human form in many ways unknown to man. Besides just being old fables, fiction or non-fiction stories we all heard in grade school, they inhibit meaning that we can’t help but think of who came up with the idea. Literature and fine arts can be represented by the colors of warm red, light blue, yellow, orange and peach. Elements:Poetry, carved artifacts, handmade artifacts such as sculptures, paintings, short stories, biblical elements, early age artifacts or elements.
Love and life: Known for it’s heartache, disappointments, yet peace and tranquility all in a single breath, love and life is a theme that many have integrated into their homes. Love and life are representing by cooling and relaxation type of colors, navy and sky blue, warm yellow, orange, cupid red and can be represented by the elements: Valentine’s day artifacts, poetry, ancient literature, pictures of your true love, candy dishes filled with Hershey kisses, love seat and furniture of warming red colors.
Mathematical, Science and technology: Although it remains to be one of the most difficult subjects to score a high grade on, the themes of Mathematics, science and technology offer much in the field of decorating. Elements to consider:Astrological and numerological artifacts, outer space, supernatural, computers and technology, telescope, microscope, science artifacts for the use of study, chalk board, books about science, mathematics, computers, Albert Einstein theories and concepts, ancient greek mathematical symbols, photographs of scientific work.
Photography and film: If you are a huge fan of photography or the film industry you may find as a breeze to include pictures of some of your favorite actors, actress or even photos of your favorite movies. Certainly, too some the idea may seem a bit unorthodox or odd, but if this is your home, knock yourself out! Try using things such as photos, Hollywood type artifacts, flashy and vibrant colors, rare clothing or movie artifacts, personality photos of yourself portraying a Hollywood type actor, scenic nature photos, some of your own photography work during travel, poetry.
Music Music Music: Tell us more about those tunes you enjoy: Elements to consider: Artifacts of Blues, R&B, Urban style hip hop, GoGo music, Country, Jazz, Salsa, Reggae, Alternative, Rock, Classic Rock, Latin, Pop, etc.
There are many decorating themes to consider, infact, there is a website which offers awesome ideas regarding the perfect decorating themes for the perfect person.
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Happy decorating!
