4. Introduction
Interior design plays an
important role in reflecting the
social and cultural environments
of countries and showing the
characteristics of the age.
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Living in California can mean living in a
wide variety of environments. From the
many beach towns along the entire coast,
to the dry desert, to historical towns
influences by the Spanish.
A California style house, with modern,
eclectic flair, can include a few consistent
design elements. Bold touches, like one-of-
a-kind patterned rugs, and abstract art,
add modern style. An abundance of
greenery and natural materials create a
bohemian vibe.
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California Casual Decor Elements
Light woods – think white oaks, ash, and white maple (this wood species chart is
helpful!)
Natural materials – such as linens, ceramics, woven materials, baskets (check out
some of my all time favorite baskets)
Plants – of course, plants.
Uncluttered – less is more and negative space is your friend
Light & bright – make the most of those windows and white walls!
9. • lighting
When it comes to the “California Casual”
style for table and floor lamps you are
wanting to look for anything with very
simple graphic shapes, thrown pottery
bases, wood bases, or metal accents.
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Now, when it comes to the “California Casual” style
stylistically you will find sconces with metal shades,
exposed bulbs, or wood detailing on them.
sconce
Lighting on table
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Ceiling and pendant lighting
When it comes to
“California Casual”
overhead lighting. Anything
handmade looking, like the
pendant below, anything
that is woven like the
pendant above, or anything
with a large gauzy fabric
shade are all fair game.
12. • color
The California Cool interior design in the all quite neutral in color.
It’s not an all-white affair though. You’ll notice that brown and
warm orange tones are present as well. They tend to be
represented through materials like leather and timber though.
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13. California Cool is in-
between the minimalist
“less is more” aesthetic
but never as full or
vibrant.
The colors of the furniture
are usually white or shades
of blue, and wood tones
and bamboo shades are
used a lot.
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• Furniture
14. • Accessories
California Cool interior design loves weird stuff.
It adores a furniture piece that isn’t perfect.
And it loves a bit of a WTF moment in art and
decor.
It’s not just the pieces themselves that give
rules the finger. It’s also the layout and
configuration of spaces.
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Because the colours are so
neutral, the rooms that rock
California Cool design really amp
up the texture. The spaces not
only celebrate a medley of
different materials, but there’s a
great balance of hard and soft at
play too.
Harder materials like timber,
leather and ceramics sit alongside
softer ones like wool, linen and
velvet.
• material
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Thailand’s tropical climate plays a big role in the
country’s home decorating philosophy.
By the same token, wood and bamboo
construction materials are also used most often as
these items help maintain and promote a cooler
environment. Flooring, furniture, interior walls,
and home accessories are nearly always made
from Thailand’s abundant resources of top-quality
wood, bamboo and other related natural
materials.
Natural fabrics like silk as well comprise soft
furnishing items as well as decorative accessories
like wall hangings table cloths and other items.
20. • color
Thai interior design color schemes always seen to captivate non-Thais.
There are so many rich vibrant hues like purple, green, gold and many
more that cast a wonderful glow in a Thai home.
For those opting for a more traditional look, gold and bronze create
nice ornate mood. Modernist fans of Thai style will often paint the
walls white to infer a kind of zen space to calm and relax the soul.
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21. • lighting
Thai look at times will indeed
employ geometric motifs and
patterns inspired by nature .
There is a decided emphasis on light
and space in Thai interior design.
Always add some richly scented
candles.
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25. The most important characteristic of the
interior design of the Thai style is the utmost
simplicity and a feeling of openness
This pattern has two completely opposite
directions to each other:
The first trend:
- the living space is not occupied with
massive furniture and thanks to this, the
space is revived and made elegant.
The second direction:
- Heavy and huge furniture comes to the
fore, where huge wooden cabinets , huge
tables inlaid with mother-of pearl, small
sofas.
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• Furniture
26. • Accessories
Wood furniture pieces revealing
clean lines are the ones most
often chosen and great care is
taken to place only those furniture
elements that are absolutely
necessary to adorn a room.
Influenced by the religious factor
and the surrounding nature .
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The materials used in Thai homes
are natural materials that are light
and absorb little heat.
Materials used in Thai homes are
wood and bamboo.
Natural fabrics are also used for
the soft furnishings and for
decorative pieces, such as wall
hangings.
• material
30. The coastal nature appears through the colors
and materials used in the interior designs.
The geographical location of Cyprus greatly
influences the interior designs.
The style of Cyprus is influenced by the Greek
style, with light colors and natural materials.
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34. • color
The colors are affected by the coastal surrounding environment,
where the blue color appears with its derivatives, and white is
used, and the color of sand can be observed in the color of the
wood
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