This lovely faux window is the perfect accessory for any room. Created by California muralist Louise Cartter, this lithograph is an original piece of artwork inspired by the actual very scene that was painted...
Can anyone help me prove this point from the book TIMELINE?
1.Décor
a.Myth
i.No décor in castles, very plain
b.Crichton
i.Paintings, murals, etc. in castles
What exactly are you asking?
Decor in 13th cent. castle is hard to prove; many were stripped by following owners and either left plain or redecorated in the current style. It is thought that homes of that period were just as colorful and heavily decorated as the centuries before and after. After all, why would you suddenly have an austere scheme between two, almost gaudy, ones?
Castles, by the way, ALWAYS had tapestries, to help keep in heat and cool. They were normally very colorful, because there wasn't much light in a castle, and therefore had to be bright to be seen. And castle chapels were overdone in decoration, because, by their thinking, the more glorious the colorful, the more pleasing to God's eye.
As for paintings in castles, if you're meaning the ones in frames, no. That was super expensive, more than even most kings could afford. Paintings were done on plastered walls, usually murals and religious scenes.
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Bedroom Wall Decor - Fun Step for Your Distinctive Style
Many people neglect the bedroom and put more focus on home decor to the more visited rooms of the house. There are four types of bedrooms that maybe in your home. The masters, babies, teen and guest are all places where someone relaxes or sleeps. Today we are discussing the master bedroom where most of all your personality should shine through your choices of décor. This is your place of peace in other words your sanctuary.
One of the first things you notice when you walk into a room are the walls. If your walls are drab and bare so is the feeling that encompasses you. You need to make one or more walls the focus point to your bedroom. The walls should be designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. The bedroom should become your stress free haven.
Acquiring any form of wall décor is a fun step in the process of turning a house into a home. For any new project it is important to first determine your destination. Then determine the best path to reach your end vision. This quest can be difficult but I do hope to provide you with some guidance that will allow you to make the decisions that fit your home décor interests.
There are a vast variety of options to allow your walls to come alive with exuberance. From innovative lighting techniques to a collage of your family portraits can give you the outlet to let your creative juices flow. You need to choose a theme; color scheme and style then let your imagination run wild. Most importantly the beauty of the end result will be totally unique and will express your personality.
It use to be a privilege of the very wealthy to spend on original artwork. Today on the internet or at craft stores you can find a wide range of inexpensive canvases, paints, kits and frames to create original striking pieces of art. This outlet lets you become expressively creative in harmonizing with your other décor in the room. You might consider painting a small picture on one wall. Certain finishes such as faux can be used to create a pattern of design to make the wall vivid and interesting. This technique will inspire all those who view it.
Stenciling offers the opportunity to achieve a personal finish. Stencils have grown in popularity due to the ease of applying the design using the proper techniques. You can buy stencils and pick your dominant colors from the rest of your furnishings and put them in a restrained way on your walls.
Wallpaper murals are a great alternative for those interested in a picture as the focal point but do not have the talent or time to do this themselves. Wallpaper murals can transform your bedroom into a spring garden or into a balcony that over looks the ocean. Many murals use certain colors that can be drawn deeper into your room which will extend the texture and dimension of your room. What ever theme you choose the wall mural will add beauty and truly make your bedroom a sanctuary.
Lighting in a room is very important. There are three types of lighting general, task and accent. The use of these different types of lighting will change the way you see and feel in the room. Using accent lighting will add drama and will highlight the areas you wish to bring into focus.
Mirrors, wall sconces and clocks add a touch of glamour to any space on your walls. Bedroom mirrors create the illusion of more space and elegant living. Wall sconces with mirrors add a great deal of texture, interest and modern design to your walls. By adding a clock to an empty wall can make your walls go from boring to brilliant. Wall sconce candle holders with their mystical glow can change the entire mood of the bedroom. It can change your plain bedroom into a haven of romance or allow your mind and body to relax. Fragrant candles can make you feel like you have been whisked away to another place and time. They add a soft subtle light and distinctive style. Wall candle sconces are one of the most affordable decorating options that will never go out of style.
Bedroom wall shelves makes for an appealing wall and keeps you organized. The wall shelf gives you additional storage space and helps you display your books, knick knacks and collectables. Most wall shelves are easy to attach to the walls, increases the value of your home and adds a decorative element to the room.
Wallpaper is ideal for making your bedroom walls take notice. Light colored wall paper is perfect for smaller rooms. For larger rooms darker shades give you a cozier feeling as long as you have sunlight streaming in through your windows. Horizontal stripes makes the room look wider while vertical stripes make the room look longer. There are abstract designed wallpaper that can give more of a contemporary look and a floral print always gives you that pleasant effect. Wallpaper borders are an essential accessory for wall décor that is sometimes over looked. A wallpaper border is a strip of wallpaper that runs parallel to the floor on the wall at the junction where the wall and floor meet. They give a sense of finality and completeness to the wall. Some wallpaper come with matching borders. Some are of patterns while others are solid but both will enhance and highlight your walls. Borders seem to add that dramatic and sophisticated look and finish.
A beautifully woven wall tapestry may be all you need to pull the room together. Most of us can’t afford to go on vacations every day but a tapestry with a stunning theme can take you away for a short time. They seem to elude tranquility; romance and a means of escape that we need for our bodies to replenish daily.
There are no limitations in front of you. Let what’s inside of you inspire you. You will rise with the end result and triumph with an exquisite masterpiece.
About the Author
Barbara Tobiasz is an expert in interior/exterior decorating. Along with her husband Joe, they own and operate Wall-Decor-Concepts.com. For more information on Bedroom Wall Decor, go to: http://www.Wall-Decor-Concepts.com
