If you want your space to be comfortable yet stylish but far from something formal and very luxurious so that you have to reserve yourself, sit straight, not put up your feet on the couch etc. then you are at the right place. If you enjoy the look of rustic, shabby, cottage or country decor, then the casual style can also be incorporated in these themes.
Casual rooms are simple but in no way you have to limit on style, Sometime it is very difficult for some people to source the perfect home accessories to complement superb experience of fashion. Be careful while choosing the perfect colour and texture of your stylish home accessories that go perfectly with each room. Casual rooms are simple but in no way you have to limit on style, they involve a lot of softness and different textures and focus lies on soft curves and absence of symmetry. Stepping in a casual room should make you and your guests feel completely relaxed and cosy.
- Furniture
Focus on large and wide furniture items that are long and horizontal also, tall and petite items will not prove to be as comfortable and will give off a formal look. Upholstered furniture items such as couches and headboards will work best for this theme while tables and other wooden items must be chunky and large with enough surface area to hold a lot of items along with decorative pieces. Avoid shiny fabrics and invest in textured ones, natural fibres are the most comfortable for upholstery providing a restful aura. Since you are going casual it’s not necessary to match items but it’s best to hide corners by placing furniture in front diagonally.
- Materials
For furniture and flooring light woods are the best option with Oak and Pine being the most popular. Wood reflects into nature thus it successfully provides a peaceful atmosphere like that of a forest. You may paint or varnish your wood but use low shine or lustre. For door or cabinet knobs iron, porcelain and carved wood are ideal. Light fixtures should be wrought iron, tin, pewter or wood.
- Accessories
Accessories add the final touches to any decor theme and every accessory should be focused on increasing the comfort in a stylish manner for a casual theme. Fresh plants will go well with all the wood in the room and provide liveliness and an airy feel in any room, similarly fresh flowers can be used for adding colour and freshness. Search for split canvas prints in which you can find comfort such as a landscape or an abstract for your walls and border it with a wooden frame. Couches and bed should be layered with heaps of pillows, snugly throws and soft blankets.
- Window Coverings
Windows don’t need to be covered with a lot of fabric and drapery but casual shutters; simple blinds and light shades are more desirable where light can easily be controlled. The more the light enter you home to more warmer and casual the feeling is, mirrors and warm light coloured wall canvas should be put up to reflect the light. Give simple details to your window treatments using borders or slight ruffles, make use of simple tiebacks and if adding a valence also keep it simple.
author creates casual wall photo to canvas and putting photos onto canvas for a canvas picture company where he also writes blogs on decor tips.