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Damask has recently experienced a resurgence in its popularity as a decorating material. Damask is available in a wide variety of patterns and colors; however, floral designs and geometric patterns are the most commonly seen designs in this fabric.
For the 2010 season, black and white damask has been featured in garments on the runway, as well as in home decorating magazines and trade shows. Damask is a timeless fabric, and it is quite versatile in the manners in which it can be used.
There is quite a selection of colors for a consumer to choose from when it comes to decorating a bedroom with damask. Damask does not have to be the primary, featured fabric of a room. Accents of damask throughout a room, such as in the upholstery of a chair or a pillow. The only limits to decorating a bedroom with damask will be a person’s budget and their creativity level. The first step to decorating a bedroom will be to choose the color scheme for the room. For example, for a young, vibrant feel to a room, an individual might want to try using black and white damask with accents of hot pink.
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The next step to decorating a bedroom with damask will be to choose how the individual wants the damask placed within a room. Will the damask be featured prominently, as in bed coverings or drapes? Will the damask be used an accessory to the overall scheme of the room, as in lamp shades or pillows? If damask is to be featured prominently in a room, then an individual should ascertain what types of accents they would like to use in the room. Because of the luxurious feel that damask invokes, lace, feathers, and fur are common accent pieces. However, a person should be careful not to overboard with these types of materials.
Subtlety is key in order to create a stylish bedroom rather than one that looks like a boudoir. In addition to hot pink, aqua blue, green apple, and shades of gray are common accent colors for damask. For a more elegant feel to a bedroom, an individual may choose a type of damask that depicts a floral pattern or patterns of simple scenes. These types of damask typically require more demure accent colors. Because damask is such a versatile type of fabric, there is truly no limit to what can be accomplished when it comes to decorating a bedroom.
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Clik here to view.# An elegant traditional bedding ensemble, the Grandeur bedding collection by Jessica McClintock Bedding features an opulent medallion damask pattern in rich chocolate on an aqua ground.
# 100% Polyester
Size = Queen and King
Color = Brown/Blue
Washability = Dry Clean Only
# 4 Piece Comforter Set includes: Comforter, Bedskirt and 2 Standard Shams
# Queen Comforter: 92″ x 96″
# King Comforter: 106″ x 96″
# Queen Bedskirt: 60″ x 80″ x 15″
# King Bedskirt: 78″ x 80″ x 15″
# Standard Shams: 20″ x 26″
# King Shams: 20″ x 36
Price: $660.00
Grandeur Brown and Blue Damask Queen Comforter Set
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