Arts And Crafts items

Arts and Crafts Style Furniture: Beautiful Simplicity

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:24:47 -0600

Wood was, and is, very important to this style of furniture. Rich, dark hardwoods like oak and cherry are the preferred types. The main characteristic of this style is its simplicity. Pieces featured geometric shapes, straight lines and little to no decorative ornamentation. Focus was on function and quality. The beauty of this furniture is found in its strength and the gleaming tones of its polished wood. Classic might be the best word used to describe this furniture style. It looks just... Tags: Arts And Crafts Style Furniture

Southwest Arts and Crafts: The Creative Spirit of the Desert

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:24:47 -0600

The dreamcatcher is a craft traditionally made by the Native Americans which is thought to encourage pleasant dreams when hung over one's bed. These days, people are displaying dreamcatchers in most any room as objects of art. Beading and fringe are characteristics of many Southwest area crafts. The beautiful hand woven rugs that come from this region work beautifully on the floor or on the wall as decorative hangings. Tags: Southwest Arts And Crafts

Why Choose an Arts and Crafts Bronze Sculpture?

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:24:47 -0600

Walls can be adorned with textured treatments in earthy tones or covered with wallpaper. One surprising fact about the Mission style period of home design is that it occurred around the same time as the Victorian period which means homes of the time period often used ornate patterned wallpaper in their Mission style homes. Flowers and fruits were the most common wallpaper patterns. Back then, only the wealthy could afford wallpaper. Tags: Arts And Crafts Bronze Scupture

Why Use Arts and Crafts Old Floor Plans to Build Your Home?

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:24:47 -0600

The Arts and Crafts style, also sometimes known as Mission style, was a popular architectural and decorative style of the early 1900s. This movement overlapped the end of the Victorian Age and welcomed a more simple, efficient style. Shapes and lines were geometric and clean, and homes were substantially smaller than their Victorian ancestors. There was no need for large ballrooms, servants quarters or massive kitchens anymore. Families on a budget desired more efficient and affordable home... Tags: Arts And Crafts Old Floor Plans