Go Medieval French With Curtains And Wrought Iron Wall Accents

To most people, a house is simply a dwelling place. It is the roof above our heads that keep us safe from harm. It is where we retire for the night during an exhausting day and most importantly, this is where we comfortably eat and mingle with our family. Needless to say, the house for most of us is just a building, nothing more and nothing less. After all, as the saying goes, the people inside that building is what turns a house to a home.

Then again, to some people, the aforementioned statement is not exactly true. To a few, a house is more than just an empty space, it is more of a canvass, waiting for an artist to make a piece of art out of it. While it is true that the appearance of the house is only secondary, that does not mean that you should neglect interior design.

The words “interior decoration” can be quite intimidating. Why? Because those words are often equated with huge amounts of money required for construction and furniture shopping. But, what some people fail to realize is that, a house can achieve a totally different look by picking accessories that
are related to one theme.

Yes, it seems to be quite unbelievable. But at this point, hesitation would not really bring you anywhere would it? Here is one decorating project that you can work on. Follow these guides to achieve the look of the medieval French era.

1.    Get a new window treatment. Homes and churches built during the French medieval era shared a common characteristic. Most of them had huge windows overlooking the estate around it. This is why during those times, drapery is very important. Since curtains are their only protection from the hot afternoon sun and intrusion of privacy, they use curtains with thick fabrics usually in the colors of red, green or blue.

This look can be mimicked in your home by choosing draperies with a solid color. Your curtains  does not necessarily have to be thick but the idea is for you pick a material that stands. You can finish of by choosing curtain fasteners and rods with the shape of fleur – de – lis.

2.    Accentuate your receiving area with wrought iron wall accents. The classical patterns and their design are the perfect embodiment of wrought iron gates that were used to protect castles, monasteries and cathedrals from intruders. For a more authentic look, you can choose wrought iron wall accents that are embellished with traditional royal emblems.

3.    Lastly, you can add lighting pieces that can give your room a warm glow. No, we are not asking you to chuck your environmentally friendly and energy efficient light bulbs. You can add a warmer glow to your home with the use of yellow light from candles. Given that, you may also want to procure wrought iron candelabras or wall sconces. Just remember that when you are out for accessory shopping, pick items with similar designs and make to give a sense of continuity to your theme.