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Chic can certainly be functional, as this storage bench clearly shows. Admirably fine concept and build over here, with a fine lined simple piece of furniture, available in classic black and sheer maple. It is well sized being 13.75″ wide, 12.5″ high and 14″ deep, making it a popular choice that can fit in well, literally, in any room. It works well in the office room, the bedroom, the living room and even in the hallway.

This versatility is crucial, as it means this one item can be used for years to come in various setups, making it a must for interior decor fans that tend to shift things around the home.

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over here is a stylish decor item for your fire place.? Not only is a fire screen a needed safety precaution so that you do not accidentally set your home on fire with escaped sparks, the fire screen itself can become a decor accent. over here is a perfect example. Say you want to bring a bit of old universe aesthetic to your living room, and have chosen a few lovely antiques. How much more authentic would the room feel, if instead of a plastic electric heater, you had a fireplace framed in this lovely design, with a beautiful flower gracing the center of the screen, and oblong spheres atop its curves, like minarets? The cast iron designs were inspired by the traditional art of Tuscany. Just what you need to add a bit of Southern European charm to your home!

The curvaceous qualities of the design will encourage Chi to flow smoothly for good Feng Shui. Also, having iron not far the fire will balance those two elements.

Note the lovely curled designs on the base of the screen. The 3 panel frame and flower will cast beautiful shadows when back lit by the fire. Lighting is a crucial part of decor and design.

This fire place screen is 44 and 1/2 inches wide, I inch thick, and 30 and 3/4 inches high. It makes a wonderful home warming gift (pun intended).

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Decorative items can accentuate a room. They do not have to attract the eye and be as well obvious, as this small subdued statue shows. Hand carved in cream and beige colors, it can take time and a state of mind to be noticed. Once a moment has been seized, your guests, or yourself can take the time to look and appreciate the sentiments expressed in this work of art.

The personal theme of relationship, listening and companionship makes this into a great gift as well. some thing that can be put on display on either in the living room or in a bedroom, to remind one of the presence of a good friend at all times.

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You will adore this Accent Furniture Cube made by nearly Exclusive. The gorgeous patchwork design is hand made in America, and constructed of wood from torn down buildings. Instead of clogging landfills or cutting down forests, reusing wood to make beautiful quality furniture is the best way to go green with your interior decor. Hand Made in America, this cabinet (Shown in Harvest) measures 23″w x 15″d x 26″h and includes one shelf.

Imagine your design options! Combined with a patchwork quilt hanging on the wall, back of the rocker, or spread on the bed, this becomes a unique and rustic country theme. Combined with modern abstract art or cubist paintings, your interior decor becomes modern and chic.

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Combined with the matching wall mounted framed mirror, this becomes its own very personal and unique room decor. No two are exactly alike.

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These would make a great set for your bedroom, dressing room/walk in closet, living room, den, or dining room. The mirror will make a small room seem larger, as well as frame your body like a beautiful photograph. You'll be proud to display visitors how beautiful and sophisticated eco friendly decor can be.

Solid wood is a classic way to create a distinguished opulent look and feel in a room, but not the only way, as this brown chaise lounger proves so well.

The cherry finished legs are beautiful but they aren't that dominant in the overall look. What makes this piece of furniture so luxurious is the very shape of the chaise lounger – inviting for a single person to put his or her feet up and relax in peace.

The color is crucial as well, brown as wood, it's both soothing and masculine at the very same time, making this lounger a perfect choice for offices and waiting rooms, as well as a more official living room. It could also work well in a more masculine bedroom, but do not be afraid to soften it a little with a nice warm throw, ready to be wrapped around some lucky person's shoulders.

And if you think a lounger isn't functional enough, keep in mind that this one hides plenty of storage room there as well, right under that seat.

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As American home design styles evolved, an age came where carved sophisticated furniture became the height of fashion, after the end of the War of Independence. These post colonial masterpieces of furnishing are echoed in the revival furniture made by American Drew, a leading furniture maker, specializing in uniquely detailed carved furniture.

Take a look at this American Drew Curio China Cabinet. What a grand way to display your china, or any other collection, in these magnificent large concave/convex wood and glass cabinets. Typical revival style, made of oak, oak veneer and glass, these belong in a stately living room and are signified to display precious, and expensive, objects.

Not for everyone, but if you have the flare for this sort of classic furniture, along with the budget, this one is quite a find and can be purchased through Amazon and delivered to your home.

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Asian style decor does not have to be all Chinese reds, majestic dragons and antique fans. In fact, many prefer the very stylish modern Japanese interior design style. Contemporary Japanese interior decor style retains the sense of harmony and balance, and the neutral color schemes. The idea is to create a peaceful harmonic environment in the room, while incorporating exotically unique touches of Japanese art and objects.

This style focuses on a clean design, clutter-free ?with well lit spaces setting the stage for a few chosen object des arts. Many rooms end up with a minimalistic look, which should contribute towards a zen-style sense of balance rather than alienate. To achieve the right effect, be prepared to invest in a few well-chosen items that will set the tone of the entire room.

over here are a few options for you to consider. All of these items can be ordered from Amazon with the provided links and delivered to your doorstep anywhere within the continental US, so go ahead and bring the Japanese magic into your home.

This Classic Japanese Shoji Screen allows you to install an instant wall in your room, possibly delimiting the Japanese styled area, or simply assisting in creating separate living areas in a larger space. It's versatile enough to fit into any room, as you can order a combination of three to six panels. With other shades available, you can custom fit this into your color scheme, always retaining that distinct sense of natural materials and a balanced clean look.?Click over here for the Japanese Shoji screen on Amazon

This classic tatami floor mat provides a clean chic Japanese touch to any room. The contrast between the natural woven grass shades and the sheer black border makes this item a great match to any modern Japanese room design. It's also eco-friendly and fairly inexpensive, so definitely an item worth considering. Click over here to read more and buy it online.

This gorgeous wall clock encompasses the clean de-cluttered look of contemporary Japanese style. ?Large and metallic for an added modern edge, it has Japanese symbols in lieu of numbers. With the chopsticks like arms, it clearly conveys a sense of that unique look you're going for. Click over here for full specs, price and?availability.

For your choice of furniture, attempt to stick to black solid items, with clean lines and a minimalistic look. This black table is a wonderful example of modern Japanese furniture. Use it as a living room table, or as a mantle piece on which you can display artwork, plants or even a small minimalistic zen garden. Click over here for the Product page.

Last, but not least, consider introducing a natural element into your room setup. Goldfish will add to your feng shui design, but certainly require looking after. If you prefer not to have to deal with goldfish care, a plant is always an option. For the easiest low-maintenance element, a quality artificial plant works best, and you can't go wrong with a couple of potted ?Japanese bamboo plants. Click over here to see details and price.

Finally, for more information and inspiration about Asian design do check out this site: Feng Shui Decorating.

Enjoyed these ideas? Do leave us comments and let us know what you think about this decorating style.

If you're looking to add a touch of Italian countryside into your living room decor, this beautiful item may be what you're looking for.

This 55 inches-wide handcrafted metal fireplace screen, with its antique look makes a perfect decorative item that can really bring in Tuscany into a room. It doesn't have to be the living room either, this one would fits beautifully into a romantic bedroom or even a study. And no, you do not have to have a fireplace – just position this one anywhere where you can admire it.

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These sleek black poly-resin men, by New York designer Chris Collicott, can add decorative detail to any modern-styled room. Available in both pushing and leaning positions, you can play with these to create unique settings on your book shelves.

They say no room design is whole without a touch of black, so even if your color palette doesn't rely on black, you can safely add this ebony color touch. Perfect for your study, office room or even living room, they make a wonderful set for a manly gift as well.

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Some furniture have a definite contemporary look and when it comes to a Plasma TV stand, a contemporary look is nearly required. After all, harmony in form and function is always pleasing, and when the function involves a high-tech Twenty-First Century object, what else would you expect but a sleek design like this:

How you work this into your living room, or perhaps bedroom, design is a dissimilar question. Fortunately, the design over here uses light colors, so it should be easy enough to have it blend into an airy well-spaced contemporary room, allowing whatever is displayed on the screen to draw the eye to it.

It's not as well huge, and if your TV is larger than a 42″ screen, then keep looking. If the size is right though, then this can be a great option, allowing for comfortable storage of your media, as well as appliances.

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This stunningly accurate, well-calibrated hourglass allows the passage of time to be recorded in the time-honored ‘Olde Way' of our ancestral past. Its beautiful Cherry finish, thickly lacquered and grained, offers a brilliant color combination with the blonder sand behind. 12 inches high, it is of a scale not as well obtrusive, yet yet substantial enough to appreciate not only for its practical applications but also for its superb craftsmanship. This 60 minute sand timer is instructive in its interesting historical aspect as a chronometer as well as being useful for games and for such things as the timing of family functions.

For desktop or for living room beauty and style, this very elegant relic is a superb example of historical place and time and a valuable keepsake to pass along to future generations. Its playfulness competes with its overall effect as a not far object of art. This is some thing very lovely.

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In terms of form, shape and material, this octagonal oak clock can be a great addition to any room. Its whimsical nature though, showing the days instead of the home means it makes an extra statement. It tells the viewers to take time more slowly, consider the days, rather than the hours, and not worry about the exact time.

Places where you may want to use this clock could be anywhere that's signified for relaxation. A guest room, a holiday home, a sun-room, or even your kitchen or living room, if you're lucky enough to be living in a relaxed pace.

This can be a great gift, with a message embedded. Either to some one who has just retired and can appreciate the humor, or as a message to time-stressed friend suggesting taking things at a dissimilar pace.

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Designing your office room is always a challenge, even more so when the office isn't is a designated room and has to fit into a living room or a bedroom. While there are many styles that can be applied to the office space, the one that often dominates our vision of a study or an office is the more formal style. Heavy wooden furniture have always been the emblem of a distinguished office, along with huge leather armchairs and shelves stacked with old books.

Well, you may not be able to re-create that fancy Victorian dream office in your home. It requires both space and a hefty budget. What you can do instead, is opt for a more compact office center, encompassing your office requires in one stylish armoire, such as this one by Harwick (available on Amazon):

The elegant simple lines, the dark wood, and the stressed finish with red highlights create a look that simply calls out for you to sit down and write, doesn't it? The shelves and drawers are adjustable, so this unit is extremely functional, as well as beautiful. Add a comfortable office chair and you have the perfect work area that can be easily fit into any room in the home. It looks beautiful whether in use, or shut down to hide the modern contents.

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This majestic porcelain jar looks expensive, and I guess you could say it is, priced at several hundreds of dollars. Yet, this is actually a total bargain when you consider what you're getting - an original handcrafted one of a kind oriental jar by Thai artist Khun Santiparp, an item so beautiful, it will surely be a centerpiece of any living room decor.

This vase is part of the National Geographic and Novica collection, featuring distinctive artists and artisans from around the universe. This item is made of delicate Thai Benjarong porcelain, which means it has five colors in the design (some Benjarong designs can have up to eight colors). The colors are added by hand, one at a time, creating a magnificent pattern enriched with golden bands. This piece of art is an amazing gift to a dear one, and that dear one can certainly be yourself!

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Why not give your interior decor a personal touch by using your own pictures? These can be anything from family photographs, to drawings that your kids made at school. The trick is to bring it all together somehow, and this is where this set can be so useful.

Using the very same solid wood black frame on separate pictures unifies them into a unique decorative element in any room. Framed by elegant black, which is told be the one color that no room can do without, these can really uplift a wall and give it that special touch. Well arranged items, all framed in black can be perfect for a living room or for your study.

This set provides you with three sizes, where you have one large eight by 10 inches frame, along with four five by seven frames, three four by six frames and finally two smaller two and half by three and half frames.

The different sizes provide you with just enough variety to entertain the eye, while the uniform black wood frames bring it all together in style. How to arrange your display? Well, you sure have a lot of options, working with four different sizes over here. This kit actually includes suggestions for arranging and displaying, but why not experiment for yourself? attempt to balance your arrangement out, yes see if you want to locate more focus on certain pictures by breaking the balance with them.

By the way, this set can be great for creating your own personalized gifts. Just buy the whole pack, and use any number of frames to create a special package for a family member. You can never fail when it comes to a picture of a sweet baby so elegantly framed.

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White.

It can be an intimidating color for many. Obviously, it can be a challenge to maintain, in mundane housekeeping terms, and thus is often reserved for surfaces or items that do not get used often. Using white in upholstered furniture is therefore not all that common. Yes, many designers love using white, in big bold splashes, and in some settings, you may be able to do the very same.

This sofa over here presents us with a great choice. Clean modern design, in bright white, its surface is leather-like for ease of maintenance.? The design itself is modern, using straight lines to create an elegant look in sheer white.

This sofa can mix in nicely in a light color scheme, based on either sand tones or even taupe. Alternatively, it can be contrasted with darker, brighter colors for added drama. Use it stark naked white, or add textures with covers and throw pillows, either in white, creams or different colors.

Its modern not just in style but in function as well. This is an extremely functional item, a convertible sofa with an advanced mechanism that lets you turn this easily into an extra bed. Perfect for an office, or living room, turned into extra guest room.

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This is a sweet way to make your lighting feel more organic. The 67 inch tall lamp has five colored heads arranged like a bouquet of flowers, or a tree. The whimsical arrangement makes a good focal piece for a rooms decor, and blends well with other garden themed decor. You could even go for a retro themed look with this lamp, while not succumbing to cheesy stereotypes.

Having light thrown in multiple directions can be very useful, as well as beautiful. This would make sense if more than on person in the room needed additional lighting to work by. It is also a pretty piece of art in its own right.Can you see this in your living room, where you entertain guests?

The lamp uses 40 W bulbs.

Can you imagine this lamp at the end of a hallway? attempt to picture it in your dining room, solving the need for a soft lighting scheme with its colorful array. Does your bathroom need some thing special to make it feel more soothing?? How about the kid's room? Could they use the light for reading while they sit on separate bean bags, or at separate desks?

In which ever way you chose to use it, this lamp will improve the look of the room.

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This recliner is quite a unique piece. It manages to deliver both a sense of utter comfort and pleasure, as well as a stylish decorative statement, all in enrolled in one. Amazing, really, how the way the base of this item affects an immidiate contemporary statement with its round wooden curves - full circles for the base and semi-circles for the arms.

The modern touch is wonderfully matched with a classic seat, soft and padded with a suede-like micro-woven polyester and cotton blend that has a great feel and texture, while retaining spill resistance.

This design isn't just beautiful, it is also ergonomic and easy to operate - the perfect seating for leisure time in your living room, or a great addition to your study, teamed up with the right reading light.

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It's amazing how prominent the Rose is in human culture. Not just Western culture either. It is one of the earliest flowers to have been domesticated, and is mentioned in the folklore of ancient Egypt, Rome and even Native North American culture. No wonder it's a popular theme for many decorative items, and for various collections.

This Godinger silver plated vase, with its delicate crystal rose can be a great addition to any such collection, or just a beautiful decorative item for your living room. over here's a nice touch: add a rose or two in there... any color you like, for the full effect.

This exquisite item can make a fabulous gift as well. What's more romantic than a rose in a rose decorated vase? Or just as an everlasting gift to some one close.

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These hiding bunny pillows will be delightful for your baby or toddler to hide behind, snuggle into, bounce on, and lean against. The print is naive with out being kitsch, and is easy to blend into decor themes. So easy in fact, that you might enjoy them in your own room, or living room. They also make great gifts.

With dimensions of 26” x 26”, these versatile pillows are cuddly, soft ,child friendly furniture. They are great for lounging on the floor, for propping up against the wall, or decorating a bed.??? The pillows are made of 100% certified organic cotton blended with hemp, and dyed with eco-friendly, water-based dyes.?? The reverse side is a solid cocoa color, and of course made of the very same nontoxic material.? You get to choose the filling. Amenity offers an eco-fill insert made with spun, recycled plastic bottles (familiar to you in the form of “fleese” clothing), or Amenity's kapok insert which is a completely natural, sustainable option. Either one will come encased in organic cotton. The printing is done in the USA, and the sewing is done locally in Los Angeles.

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To decorate the walls in your child's room, Amenity brings you Amenity Deer Canvas, 24×24 hemp and organic cotton wall prints are silk screened by hand with eco friendly water based dyes.

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Both the pillows and the wall prints are available in all three designs, including: the deer theme, the turtle theme shown under, or the bunny theme. This allows you to have them all match, or to mix them for a coordinated design that features all three animals.

What a wonderful gift for any beer lover, particularly those of German descent. This original German beer stein is an exclusive item, one in a limited series of hand-painted traditional beer steins by Zoeller and Born, so definitely a collector's item.

With its fine detail in both the painting and the pewter lid, it depicts an image of a German countryside Oktoberfest, with a picturesque village shown in the background. With Zoeller & Born's decades of experience in hand-crafting these traditional steins, this decorative item is one that will last for generations and increase in value. Perfect for any beer themed collection on display in your living room, check this page for more details.

This quintessential coffee table by Winsome has the most elegant contemporary style and color. It's perfect for a more formal living room, but add some fabric, flowers and of course, coffee table books, and you can work this quality furniture item into most decor styles.

If this style appeals to you, check out the product page for the matching end table and tall side table, all available over here at Amazon.

When you're looking for great decor items that will fit in with your room theme, you should consider several things, among them color, texture, style and the overall uniqueness of an item. This pulchritudinous magazine rack can be that one unique item your living room requires.

The combination of cedar wood and red leather, the rich sculpted leather texture and the original South American style make this one a memorable item that can grace a South American or Indian themed room, and can fit in nicely with some styles of country decor as well.

It's handmade and each item is imported individually from the Rios family in Peru (part of a special project by National Geographic). This one will become a family heirloom and a special item that will last for generations.

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Scented candles are a wonderful way to add a personal soothing touch to any room. Bedrooms in particular can benefit from the candle effect, be it in the form of several small candles, or a single unique candle, such as this one.

The translucent gel cubes in pink and lavender add a delicious effect to the whole setting, making this candle a characteristically feminine decorative item for a bedroom, bathroom or even a woman's office. You could use this in a living room as well, though it is probably better suited for the living quarters of a woman.

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The Crystal Grandfather Clock is an exquisite decor item that adds class and beauty to your living room, hallway, dining room, office, or anywhere you need it. The play of light shining through and refracting off of the multifaceted crystal body of this clock is dazzling and spectacular.? A perfect match for a room with a crystal chandelier, or crystal table ware, this clock ties the decor them together in a lovely symphony of light and rainbows.

The clock features a swinging pendulum, that marks time the old fashioned way, making it perfect for an antique themed decor. Roman numerals are highlighted on the silver face of this transparent clock. The detail and design are breathtaking, and yet it only weighs 3 pounds. The clock measures: 3 and 1/2 inches x 5 and 1/2 inches x 10 and 1/2 inches. It will fit? easily on most shelves, but for best results, display it on an open surface not far a source of light.

In Feng Shui crystals are used to enhance and raise Chi, meaning the positive vital force will be abundant. This? plentiful resource is then free to nourish you, support your growth, increase your prosperity, and create an environment with in which you may succeed.This clock is the perfect Feng Shui cure for a room that has had stagnant Chi, and low or stuck energy.

For a pleasant and productive office, attempt this Crystal Clock. Crystals are told purify and clarify the elements around them, so putting this clock in the family room or any place where crucial meetings transpire, is a good way to support harmony in relationships, both at the office and at home.

This clock makes a wonderful gift.

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Small indoor fountains have become quite popular in the last couple of decades. The age of Aquarius' spiritual rise, turned words like meditation, Feng Shui and Zen into household common terms. It did the very same to indoor fountains and miniature Zen gardens. These fountains do have a relaxing effect, and can create the right atmosphere for meditation.

Now, this specific fountain is quite interesting, when it comes to its decorative value. Made of four steps that appear to be floating one above the other, it manages to incorporate an Asian feel with a definite retro style of design.

attempt this 10 1/2″ high fountain in your living room, or office, as its sleek granite-like dark surface will fit well into a more formal feel. Alternatively, work it into an area dedicated to meditation, covered with soft silks, Indian or Oriental prints, candles and incest, for a more relaxed atmosphere, that can even be incorporated into your bedroom.

Its various uses and overall sleek look and feel, make this a wonderful gift for anyone. They are bound to discover it not only useful and relaxing, but also easy to incorporate into any room decor.

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Do you admire the design sensibilities Frank Loyd Wright? His clean lines that are at home in a natural environment, and that emphasis function of form and play of light ushered in a revolution in home design. Now, a piece of that tradition can be yours. The Bulova Glasner home Clock from the Frank Loyd Wright collection was not only inspired by the master designer's work, it is officially licenced by the Frank Loyd Wright Foundation. This clock is the perfect accent piece to complete the decor theme of your room.

The design concept of this clock was adapted from the art glass living room window of the Glasner home Frank Loyd Wright built in 1905 in Glencoe, Illinois. The play of light through the mineral glass panel of the clock adds a good feeling to any room. The solid wood base is finished in a light cherry stain. The protective lens guards the reliable? movements of the hands. The craftsmanship is under warranty by the manufacturer, Bulova.

Put this clock on any desk, table, or shelf, and you have a handsome conversation piece. Put it where natural light can shine through the mineral glass, and you have an extremely special decor item.

The clock measures: Height 6 and 1/4 inches, Width 6 and 1/4 inches, Depth 2 inches. It requires one AA battery, which isn't included.

For more Frank Loyd Wright clocks, check out the Willits series, the Dana, the Martin, and the Usonian.

These clocks all make great gifts, and as each is a bit different, you can have one in each room of your home or office.

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We're fortunate to be living in an age where quality prints of great art are available at such a great price. Take this Kandinsky, for example. This large print (20″x24″) can easily become a focal point and set the color theme in any living room, dining room or office room.

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over here's a cool decor idea, go black. The drama and elegance of a mat black curtain can be stunning in the right place. Imagine a Gothic style bedroom where you can truly darken the room and sleep in the daytime. Hung on a rod like the one in the photo, this makes an extremely beautiful yet clean line, and the aged silver colored metal is the perfect accent.

Now picture an ultra modern dining room with Japanese Raku pottery or sushi plates, and a black porcelain Neko cat for good luck. The table is set with a row of transparent slender vases featuring single stemmed red flowers. Your guests are amazed and impressed by your sense of style and sophistication.....like this fantasy? Make it come true with this daring black curtain.

What if you need two layers of curtains, one as a blind, and the other as a decoration? Layer this tab top black curtain behind your decorative curtain, and viola! You can gut the glare in the living room so your movie images are sharper, and yet keep the decor coordinated. This curtain is very practical and versatile.

The curtain measures 95/96 inches, and is made of cotton fabric that is machine washable.

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Chic can certainly be functional, as this storage bench clearly shows. Admirably fine concept and build over here, with a fine lined simple piece of furniture, available in classic black and sheer maple. It is well sized being 13.75″ wide, 12.5″ high and 14″ deep, making it a popular choice that can fit in well, literally, in any room. It works well in the office room, the bedroom, the living room and even in the hallway.

This versatility is crucial, as it means this one item can be used for years to come in various setups, making it a must for interior decor fans that tend to shift things around the home.

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