Continental Influence
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Design Elements
* Arches that soften architectural lines of a room  
*Walls with the patina of ancient interiors  
*Carved embellishments  
*Gilded accent pieces in gold or silver leaf
*A blending of gracefully hand forged iron, stone, and marble
*Exotic textiles to rich damasks, bullion, fringe and tassels

How To Get The Look
 
1.Blend an eclectic mix of materials

The continental look is one that readily combines wood chests and tables, stone table bases, gilded accents, and metal grillwork. Mix your fabric patterns including florals and animal prints. Vary textures as well. Include nubby wools, soft cottons, elegant damasks, rich tapestries, chenille, and velvets.

 
2.European panache is all in the details
Think elegant silks and luxurious cut velvets for accent pillows, plus chenille or mohair for throws. Overstuff the upholstery for a soft, welcoming appeal. Trim embellishments can take the commonplace and dress it up with grace and elegance. Include fringe, cording, buttons, special stitching or tassels to enhance upholstery, bedding, pillows, window coverings and lampshades.
3. Look for continental details

Hallmarks of this style include deep carvings on table legs and aprons; shapely serpentine fronts on dressers and chests; impressive large scale bed posts; gilded or silver leaf accents; classical architectural details such as dental molding, acanthus leaf carving, shell motifs; elegant upholstery trimmings such as bullion and other decorative fringes.

 
4. Layer in accent pieces
Family treasures, framed photographs, candles, bits of statuary or exotic memorabilia, are just a few examples of objects perhaps collected over time. Gilded mirrors, hand forged wall scones, and topiaries enhance the look of Continental Influence.