How Do You Decorate In Arts And Crafts Style?
The Arts and Crafts period lasted from the late 1800s through the early 1900s. This style is known for its influence in Medieval, Oriental and Gothic times. Furniture is handmade with carvings, colors are natural and muted and accessories were made of ceramic, pewter, copper, and iron. The Arts and Crafts style is classic, down to earth and a true style of its own. Here are a few decorating tips. Step back in time. To decorate in the Arts and Crafts style you’ll need to become familiar with names like William Morris, Gustav Stickley, Dick Van Erp, and CFA Voysey. Read up on these names to get inspired for furniture, wall decorating, lighting and textile ideas. Plan your color palate. Natural subdued tones taken from the middle ages are earthy and warm. Colors like dusty rose, sapphire blue, mossy green, deep red, and burnished brown add contrast to ivory and cream. Hang wallpaper with Gothic and Oriental motifs. The Arts and Crafts decor uses large-scale designs with repeat patterned w
