Home Decorating With Sunflowers
Sunflowers don't go unnoticed--they're bold, cheerful and bring brightness to any space. Sunflowers can be used to decorate in many ways and are found on everything from clocks to mailboxes. Sunflowers work well in outdoor and indoor decor. Does this Spark an idea?
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Sunflower Color Schemes
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Sunflowers' bold and bright colors can easily overwhelm a space. The key is to emphasize the theme while maintaining harmony and balance. Complement the bold yellow with brown and green accents to tone down the brightness.
Sunflower Kitchen Decor
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Distribute sunflower accents in kitchen necessities. Look for sunflower accents on plates and coffee mugs. Use sunflower-themed placemats, curtains, paper towel holders, soap holders, clocks, floor mats, canister sets or spice holders. You can also display freshly cut sunflowers in a vase. Hang sunflower wallpaper on one wall in your kitchen to bring out the theme.
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Cheerful Small Spaces
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Sunflowers bring cheer and lightness to a small space in your home. Liven up a small bathroom with a sunflower shower curtain. Other bathroom accessories with a sunflower theme include a soap dish or soap bottle, hand towels, floor mats and pieces of framed or hanging art. Use framed sunflowers to brighten up a small office or dark hallway.
Forever Sunflowers
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Fabric sunflowers give your home years of warmth without requiring the care and maintenance needed by live sunflowers. Fabric sunflowers can be found in single stems or prearranged flower bouquets and wreaths. Some arrangements incorporate different sizes for variety. You can buy them at most fabric, craft and discount department stores.
Sunflower Pictures and Art
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Incorporate pictures and hanging sunflower art pieces to your home's decor. Energized art pieces that focus on the organic beauty of the sunflower work on side or table pieces for hallways. Black and white paintings or framed photos of sunflowers bring a refined elegance. Consider, too, pieces made of metal, such as copper, or ceramics.
Outdoor Sunflower Decor
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If you 're looking to add liveliness to your outdoor spaces, consider the bright beauty of a sunflower. Incorporate mailboxes and wind chimes with sunflower accents or designs. Look for ceramic pots with sunflower designs, as well as stainless-steel sunflowers that withstand the outdoor environment.
Linens and Fabrics
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Linens, pillows and curtains with sunflower accents can be placed in different areas of your home. Place sunflower pillows on sitting areas or guest rooms. Sunflower curtains work in a kitchen or a child's room. Sunflower printed sheets can decorate a guest room or any other bedrooms.
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References
- Photo Credit sunflower and sunflower seeds image by Andrey Chmelyov from Fotolia.com
