May Flowers Inspire Floral Patterns and Prints

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May Flowers Inspire Floral Patterns and Prints

The weather has finally warmed up here in Washington DC and we’re experiencing some warm temperatures and sunny days.  April showers have given way to May flowers.  Something that’s always trending and perfect for this time of year is floral prints to match our beautiful landscapes.  Floral prints offer great variety; they can be bright and fun or subdued and sophisticated.  Utilize florals in upholstered chairs, sofa pillows, artwork, or even window treatments and rugs!

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Apartment Therapy and Furniture Today's Style Survey for 2013

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Apartment Therapy and Furniture Today's Style Survey for 2013

Ever wonder what's on the horizon when it comes to trends for interior design?  Apartment Therapy, a design blog, and Furniture Today, a major furniture industry newspaper, joined forces and produced a survey to find out what's new and what's next in the world of home interiors.  The results were produced into a fun graphic by Apartment Therapy - see the full image here.  We picked our 4 favorite findings from the survey and paired them with inspiring images of furnishings available at Belfort Furniture.

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Ellen Pompeos chic Hollywood home Get the celebrity style and home decor

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Ellen Pompeos chic Hollywood home Get the celebrity style and home decor

We may admire celebrities on-screen in character but we often idolize their style off-screen as well.  Decorating a home certainly requires some inspiration and the Hollywood scene is not short of celebrity home décor looks to admire.  Ellen Pompeo, better known as Meredith Grey from ABC’s star drama Grey’s Anatomy, resides in a home influenced by a little bit of everything – including Tuscan, Spanish and Moroccan flair throughout the home, indoors and out!  Take a peek at her home and see how you can get the same look at Belfort Furniture.

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All About Accents

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All About Accents

The perfect pair of shoes can make an outfit and in home décor the perfect piece of accent furniture does just the same!  Express your style with your choice of accent pieces.  Create a look that’s cohesive and just the right amount of fun for you.  Accent furniture is unique because you place these pieces in every room of your home.  There are endless possibilities when it comes to accent furniture but let’s take a look at some of our top choice from around the Belfort Furniture showroom floor.

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Trend Update: Birds

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Trend Update: Birds

"Birds of a feather flock together" and that certainly is true this season. Birds are everywhere from accent pillows, bedding, accessories, lamps and even custom draperies. Nature has always served as a great inspiration for interior design. You will see this trend linger into spring of 2013. Coincidentally, "nesting" tables are also a top pick for interior design this year, too.

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Eclectic Chic, 101

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Eclectic Chic, 101

"Eclectic Chic"…what does that mean? The word "eclectic" is used in interior design to describe a room that does not match. The furniture and accessories may come from different genres. The pieces and accessories do not look like they were purchased to go together. They look as if they have been gathered or collected over time. But somehow, everything comes together to create a finished look. In some rooms it is as if the pieces tell a story…a very unique and personal glimpse of the owner.

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