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ELEGANCE IS ESSENTIAL
Opulence is all about mixing textures and materials says Celia Sawyer

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reating elegance in the home is
something many people crave, but
knowing exactly what to do, where and
why, are no aspects to be left merely to
fortune. Making the conscious move
towards opulent surroundings in your
home is about combining textures,
materials and shifting to organic
glamour. The wave of essential elegance
is a force to be reckoned with, with a large percentage of
Mixing illuminating textures such as bronze, copper, silver,

Cashmeres, satins, raw silk, leather and mohair are
wonderful at play in the home. Mixing these important
textures with rawer materials such as stone, iron or chrome,
sized mirror with an elaborate frame, brings together this
style and the contemporary, which makes it elegant.
Layering is pivotal to achieve this mood, and helps create
the overall picture of elegance. As with colo urs, the skill is in
the editing.
whole new dimension of comfort and glamour. Your next
layer will be high gloss furniture, such as Makassar, ebony or

crushed velvet, smooth leather and suede is a way to showcase
Concentrating on opposites brings balance, such as male

textural mix to any room.

comforting softness to a home.
Tall lamps with feminine shapes contribute a romanticism
standing lamps can work as statement pieces too.

If you want to dress to impress in the home, concentrate
on a signature star piece. Large, central ceiling lights, with
rich bronzes and crystal wall lights will create pools of gold
running down the walls. The right sort of crystal or glass will
shimmer like rays of sunshine and bring a quintessential light
you wish you could bottle up and sell.
your room between day and night and work each to your
advantage.
Elegance should be both inspirational and aspirational.
A balance of rare and unique pieces combined with
exquisite, delicate detailing, merge together to create this
transformation.

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you use but the way it is presented on the walls. Excellent
takes you on a journey so create a statement that is personal
breath away.
celebrate in the elegance to come.

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