GIVE YOUR KITCHEN THE ROYAL TREATMENT

Most people will tell you that the Kitchen is the most important room of house. It’s unique because it provides form and function in that it’s where meals are prepared and serves as an entertainment space where friends and family gather. It’s also the room that can make or break the sale of your home. So this room is entitled to some special attention when remodeling or redecorating.

The most popular element to decorate and reinvent your kitchen space is a Kitchen Range Hood. It is often referred to as the crown jewel of a home because it gives a majestic feel and royal touch to a kitchen space. Its Royal Highness and elevated design instantly adds height to a kitchen filling it with grandeur. This is where Realm of Design comes in. Custom Kitchen Hoods are one of their specialties.

A Lofty customized Kitchen Hood by Realm of Design will be a showpiece that will add beauty and become the focal point of your kitchen space with its illustrious hand-sculpted detail. Our Kitchen hood designs come in standard sizes or can be customized. They also come in a variety of stone colors and styles and are fully adjustable in size.

A Kitchen Hood will be a treasure of your home. The more attractive a Kitchen Hood is, the more value it adds to a room—and ultimately a home. Remember–Great kitchens sell homes.

Check out more Kitchen Hoods in the Galleries section of the http://www.RealmofDesign.com website.

The Forecast calls for FAUX!

Now that Fall is upon us, not only can a crackling fire within a beautiful Fireplace Surround warm a room—but so can some Faux Wood Beams. Nothing makes a room feel cozy and warm like the rustic look of wood—Faux Wood. A room decorated with Faux Wood Beams can instantly make a living space feel inviting and comfortable. Faux wood beams can be used in virtually any interior design setting, but the style utilizing the beams in abundance this season is the trendy Modern Vintage combo style. The rustic chic appeal that the Faux Wood Beams lend to this popular style is enticing because it presents a natural yet fashionable look.

Faux Wood Beams accentuate the ceiling in addition to exuding beauty and warmth to a room setting. But the aesthetic allure is not the only advantage when decorating with Faux Wood Beams, they are also eco-friendly. Although Realm of Design Faux Wood Beams give the illusion of solid genuine wood, they are made of Euro-Lite High Density Foam (HDF) which consist of the highest quality lightweight polyurethane material. Faux wood beams are durable and will last much longer than real wood beams because they are impervious to splitting, moisture and insects. Also, the beams are virtually maintenance free–this makes them attractive to use when decorating exteriors as well as interiors. Faux Wood Beams are simple to install and can be easily stained a favorite wood color.

So choose to be Glamorous and Green this season—Go Faux! Realm of Design offers a wide selection of Faux Wood Beams, Planks, Shutters, and more.  For more information on Faux  Wood products, visit http://www.RealmofDesign.com or call 702-566-1188.

TOP THREE MUST HAVE HOME ACCESSORY PIECES

Home decorating accessories come in so many different forms and elements, it was hard to narrow the selection down to just three when deciding the must haves. But with Fall right on our heels, these pieces contain a classic beauty that added warmth and elegance to any space. Therefore, they are the top must haves!

1. Hand Carved Wooden Table–such as Realm of Design’s Brazilian Jatoba Cherry wood table, are true works of art.  A Hand Carved Wooden Table is a bold statement piece that can reinvent a room.  It’s fashionable and functional—it is a table after all.  The table can furnish and decorate living spaces that are modern to classic (and everything in between.) The workmanship and artistry that goes into hand hewing and carving a table out of wood is extensive which is just one of many elements that make the table quite special. The wood utilized in The Brazilian Jatoba Wood table is reclaimed, therefore it is a sustainable piece that will add beauty and be eco-friendly. A hand carved table will become your home’s signature piece. When selecting a decorative carved wooden table, the table size should be appropriate to the room size.  If you have a large space—Go Big.  A Hand Carved Wooden Table purchase will be an investment that will leave you and your guests asking the question “Is it Art or is it Furniture?”

Brazilian Jatoba Cherry Wood Table

2. Antique Iron Candle Stick Holders– these can be the perfect finishing piece. The natural rustic wrought iron can add a touch of romance and historical french influence to any room setting. Antique Iron Candle Stick Holders are a favorite of collectors because of the artistic hand forged detail put into each piece. These distinct candlestick holders are also useful and durable. When purchasing Antique Iron Candlestick holders, make sure they are genuine and authentic antiques.  Typically, they  should be more than 100 years old.  Antique Iron Candle Stick Holders will be the perfect antique piece that you will treasure and want to keep in your family and  hand down for generations to come.

Antique Iron Candle Stick Holder

3. Wall Embellishment – This is the most important decorating piece to have if you are looking to add depth and dimension to a room. A Wall embellishment does more than just take up wall space, it creates a statement which sets the mood of the room. The decorative element can be bold even though the color of your embellishment may be neutral. This is beneficial because the piece can typically go with any wall color. And Wall Embellishments not only make your room look unique, it makes it look expensive. Realm of Design offers a variety of Wall Embellishments in their online store or feel free to design your own customized piece.  When selecting your Wall embellishment, keep in mind the size of your wall. Pieces can vary is size, shape, depth and weight. The idea is to decorate the room, not overtake it!

Large Fleur de Lis Shield Wall Embellishment

Visit Realm of Design’s website at http://www.realmofdesign.com to see additional home accessories and embellishments.  Many are available to purchase online.  They can also be reached at 702-566-1188.

GO FRENCH FOR FALL!

With so many different decorating trends to choose from this fall, the one that seems to be getting designers and their clients excited is the fashionable French style. This trend is gaining popularity because it can be versatile, charming and vogue. With its timeless décor elements complimenting any room design–even contemporary and classic, it’s no wonder it is such a popular interior design style. Those that yearn for a comfortable nesting area with a cozy cottage feel will be drawn to the picturesque Country French fireplace mantel. Its South of France country mix features a touch of nature feel with  hand-carved floral accents and a leaf cartouche perfectly combined with Rustic elements and an antique finish. The interior that features this stylish piece is sure to become your favorite room to relax in.

For the cultivated person that prefers a more sophisticated elegant dwelling, add a Parisian Old World Style to your new Interior Design. The romantic Camelot Mantel or detailed Florenzia Fireplace Mantel & Surround will add a dramatic beauty and glamour to any room setting it furnishes. When either of these divine mantels are coupled with a vivid wall color or textured wall paper, it intensifies the exquisite surrounding that you will look forward to spending time in and will become a focal point to be admired when entertaining guests.

To add some additional indulgence to a French Interior Design, incorporate some French antique accent pieces. Historical 18^th and 19^th century accessories reflect an indignant European time period and add an enduring quality to an already aesthetically rich environment. A French Iron antique fireplace fender can be added to any French Style Fireplace. It will compliment the room style and make the Mantel centerpiece even more magnificent.

So no need to pack your bags and travel overseas – your love affair with France can start right in your own home.

**Be sure and check out http://www.Realmofdesign.com.  They offer  Fireplace Mantels and Surrounds as kits in the ONLINE STORE or get some ideas for customizing your own fireplace by visiting the Fireplace Surrounds and Mantels page in GALLERIES.  Realm of Design can be reached at 702-566-1188.