Home Decor Thailand

Wood Blinds Bring Out the Natural Beauty of Home Decor Styles

Wood blinds are durable, easy to clean, and provide a warm and natural look that other window blinds can’t match.  Today’s faux wood products are nearly indistinguishable from real wood and provide more durability at a lower cost.  However some styles benefit from the use of true wood.

Although they complement a wide variety of decors, wooden window treatments are particularly suited to certain styles.

Asian Artistry

There isn’t any single type of Asian decor since the region covers such diverse cultures as Japan, China, and Thailand, however there are a number of common elements in these decors. Asian themes favor natural materials like wood and bamboo.  Wooden window blinds are particularly appropriate for Japanese rooms which favor simple window treatments.  Chinese decors on the other hand tend toward more ornate decorations, such as window blinds that have been painted with elaborate designs.

The Western interpretation of Asian styles often uses neutral foundation furniture offset by Asian accent pieces.  Rugs are an essential part of almost every Asian style and an entire room can be designed around a beautiful oriental rug.

Tropical Treasures

The tropical decor is another one that leans heavily on natural materials such as rattan or wicker.  Blinds of dark wood block the hot afternoon sun then open to catch gentle evening breezes. Tropical colors are also inspired by nature.  The brown of wood, the orange of a sunset, the bright hues of tropical flora are all common in rooms using this style.

Tropical style furniture tends to have an ornate and grand presence.  This is not the tropical decor of Robinson Crusoe, but rather that of a Caribbean governor’s mansion. A few, large accent pieces finish off the design better than a lot of small knick-knacks.  A vibrant mural or lush plants in ornate planters are typical examples.

Southwestern Style

Today’s southwestern style is a blend of Spanish, American Indian, and modern influences. The earth tones common in southwestern themes go well with the look of wood blinds.  Desert-inspired reds and browns, perhaps with accents of orange or turquoise, are an ideal canvas for the look of wood.

Southwestern homes favor rough textures such as adobe walls, terracotta tile, and exposed beams in the ceiling.  Wood blinds fit these textures much better than modern materials do. Southwestern style furniture is covered in rough, utilitarian fabrics that may follow the same red and brown theme or may imitate the bright colors of a serape.  Rather than fabric, furniture is often covered with leather, inspired by the region’s history of cattle ranching.

Almost any design style will compliment the unique look of wood or faux wood blinds, but some décor styles really make your wood blinds seem even more dramatic.  The wide variety of materials and colors of wood blinds and faux wood blinds give homeowners a huge range of options when looking at the best in window treatments.

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Tasseled Stool – Burke Decor $294 Tasseled Stool Gloss White 18″(h) x 14.5″(dia) A fun and fabulous ceramic stool that will be a home in almost any environment. 3-5 business days to ship and receive tracking.

Natural Sea Fan with Base – Burke Decor $55 Natural Sea Fan with Base Natural and Black 14″(w) x 16.5″(h) A piece of Mother Natures perfect design married with a sleek modern base. The perfect way to add a sculptural bit of the natural world to your home.

Red Sea Fan with Base – Burke Decor $69 Red Sea Fan with Base Red Fan and Black Base 11.25″(w) x 13.75″(h) A piece of Mother Natures perfect design married with a sleek modern base. The perfect way to add a sculptural bit of the natural world to your home. 3-5 business days to ship and receive tracking.

Dancing Lady Liquid Illusion in Yellow – Burke Decor $71 This silk arrangement features dozens of full blooms and gorgeous green leaves. It stands 31 in tall and sits in a classic clear glass vase with river rocks and artificial water. If you’re looking to brighten up that certain area in your home or office this piece is a must have! Color – Yellow Height: 31 in, Pot: 9” H * 6.5” W 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information. Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Dancing Lady Liquid Illusion in Lavender – Burke Decor $71.1 Brighten up your favorite living areas with this silk Dancing Lady orchid arrangement. Arrangement features dozens of full blooms and gorgeous green leaves. It stands 31 in tall and sits in a classic clear glass vase with river rocks and artificial water. Add a splash of beauty to any area in your home or office with this simple silk floral. Height: 31 inches Vase: 9” H * 6.5” W Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Gerber Daisy Liquid Illusion in Beauty – Burke Decor $61 Standing 21” tall this exciting silk arrangement features eighteen stems of Silk Gerber Daisy’s set in a classic glass vase with artificial water. If you’re looking to brighten up your home or office décor, you just found a winner. Color: Beauty Height – 21 in Pot size – H: 9 in, W: 6.5 in 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information. Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Gerber Daisy Liquid Illusion in Cream – Burke Decor $61 Standing 21” tall this exciting silk arrangement features eighteen stems of Silk Gerber Daisy’s set in a classic glass vase with artificial water. If you’re looking to brighten up your home or office décor, you just found a winner. Color: Cream Height – 21 in Pot size – H: 9 in, W: 6.5 in 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information. Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Gerber Daisy Liquid Illusion in Orange – Burke Decor $61 Standing 21” tall this exciting silk arrangement features eighteen stems of Silk Gerber Daisy’s set in a classic glass vase with artificial water. If you’re looking to brighten up your home or office décor, you just found a winner. Color: Orange Height – 21 in Pot size – H: 9 in, W: 6.5 in 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information. Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Gerber Daisy Liquid Illusion in Pink – Burke Decor $61 Standing 21” tall this exciting silk arrangement features eighteen stems of Silk Gerber Daisy’s set in a classic glass vase with artificial water. If you’re looking to brighten up your home or office décor, you just found a winner. Color: Pink Height – 21 in Pot size – H: 9 in, W: 6.5 in 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information. Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Gerber Daisy Liquid Illusion in Red – Burke Decor $61 Standing 21” tall this exciting silk arrangement features eighteen stems of Silk Gerber Daisy’s set in a classic glass vase with artificial water. If you’re looking to brighten up your home or office décor, you just found a winner. Color: Red Height – 21 in Pot size – H: 9 in, W: 6.5 in 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information. Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Gerber Daisy Liquid Illusion in Yellow – Burke Decor $61 Standing 21” tall this exciting silk arrangement features eighteen stems of Silk Gerber Daisy’s set in a classic glass vase with artificial water. If you’re looking to brighten up your home or office décor, you just found a winner. Color: Yellow Height – 21 in Pot size – H: 9 in, W: 6.5 in 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information. Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Triple Stem Vanda Orchid in Beauty – Burke Decor $83 Standing 29 inches tall, this vibrant bunch of colorful silk orchids is perfect for your home or office work space. An impressive ceramic style vase provides additional appeal to these natural-looking blooms. Color – Beauty Height – 29 in Pot size – W: 8.5 in, H: 7 in 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information. Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Triple Stem Vanda Orchid in Salmon – Burke Decor $83 Standing 29 inches tall, this vibrant bunch of colorful silk orchids is perfect for your home or office work space. An impressive ceramic style vase provides additional appeal to these natural-looking blooms. Color – Salmon Height – 29 in Pot size – W: 8.5 in, H: 7 in 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information. Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Triple Stem Vanda Orchid in White – Burke Decor $83 Standing 29 inches tall, this vibrant bunch of colorful silk orchids is perfect for your home or office work space. An impressive ceramic style vase provides additional appeal to these natural-looking blooms. Color – White Height – 29 in Pot size – W: 8.5 in, H: 7 in 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information. Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Areca Silk 6ft Palm Tree – Burke Decor $252 This 6’ Areca Silk Palm Tree is a perfect choice for any area in your home or condominium. This silk tree contains 1464 “mature” and “new growth” leaves on its 8 trunks, and comes completely arranged in a black plastic pot topped with moss. Order one today and you’ll be one step closer to Paradise! Trunk type – Artificial-Bendable Height – 6 ft Pot size – Non-Decorative Nursery Pot Number of leaves – 1464 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information.

3pc Elegant Metal Bar Table 2 Stool Set w/ Tile Decor $779.73 “3pc Metal Bar Table 2 Stool Set w/ Tile Decor This is a brand new 3 pieces Bar Table Set. The set is designed with a 36&quotDia glass top with tile decor base and matching padded stools. Set includes Table and 2 bar stools. This elegant bar table set will complement the most sophisticated to casual decor. Make this item yours today to beautify the decor of your home. Item may require simple assembly. Specifications – Dimensions: Table: 36&quotDia 40-1/2&quotH, Barstool: 18&quotW 16-1/2&quotD 45&quotH ”

Home Decor Table Lamp $73 Home decor Table Lamp – 24"

Blue Hyacinth Silk Arrangement with Glazed Pot – Burke Decor $41 This vibrant blue silk Hyacinth plant will add a sense of brightness and shine to any room in your home. This 17” beauty has two exquisite stems of flowers that sit in a lovely glazed pot. Height: 17”, Vase: 5.5” W, 5” H 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information.

White Hyacinth Silk Arrangement with Glazed Pot – Burke Decor $41 This vibrant white silk Hyacinth plant will add a sense of brightness and shine to any room in your home. This 17” beauty has two exquisite stems of flowers that sit in a lovely glazed pot. Height: 17”, Vase: 5.5” W, 5” H 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information.

Potted Phalaenopsis Silk Orchid Arrangement in Yellow – Burke Decor $27.72 Sitting in a charming pot, this silk orchid arrangement sits 19 inches tall and will brighten any room in your home or office. Color – Yellow Height – 19 in Pot size – H: 4.5 in, W: 4.5 in 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information

Home Office Bookcase Espresso Finish $1217.85 Home Office Bookcase Espresso Finish

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Home Elegance 3240-04 END TABLE $555.44 Home Elegance 3240-04 END TABLE

Home Elegance 3249-30 CKTL TABLE $770.92 Home Elegance 3249-30 CKTL TABLE

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Triple Dancing Lady Orchid in White and Green – Burke Decor $80.55 Behold the unprecedented charm of this lovely dancing lady potted arrangement. A favorite of the orchid family, this exquisite plant, with its shapely blossoms is a sweet looking accent piece. Three separate stems with blooms immersed in a rich mix of foliage. Nested in a decorative ceramic planter, this beautiful arrangement is sure to liven up any home or office space. Height – 32 in, Width – 18.5 in Pot size – W: 8.5 in, H: 7 in Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Triple Dancing Lady in Lavender – Decorative lifelike silk flowers – Burke Decor $80.55 A favorite of the orchid family, this exquisite plant, with its shapely blossoms, will inspire you to waltz across the room. Three separate stems with full blooms are immersed in a rich mix of foliage. Nested in a decorative ceramic planter, this beautiful arrangement is sure to liven up any home or office space. Height – 32 in, Width – 18.5 in Pot size – W: 8.5 in, H: 7 in Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Dancing Lady Liquid Illusion Silk Plant in Green and White – Burke Decor $71.1 Brighten up your favorite living areas with this silk Dancing Lady orchid arrangement. This silk arrangement features dozens of full blooms and gorgeous green leaves. It stands 31 in tall and sits in a classic clear glass vase with river rocks and artificial water. If you’re looking to beauty up that certain area in your home or office this piece is a must have! Height: 31 inches Vase: 9” H * 6.5” W Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Dancing Lady Orchid Liquid Illusion in White – Burke Decor $71 This silk arrangement features dozens of full blooms and gorgeous green leaves. It stands 31 in tall and sits in a classic clear glass vase with river rocks and artificial water. If you’re looking to brighten up that certain area in your home or office this piece is a must have! Color – White Height – 31 in Pot size – H: 9 in, W: 6.5 in 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information. Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Gerber Daisy Liquid Illusion in Assorted Colors – Burke Decor $61 Standing 21” tall this exciting silk arrangement features eighteen stems of Silk Gerber Daisy’s set in a classic glass vase with artificial water. If you’re looking to brighten up your home or office décor, you just found a winner. Color: Mixed Height – 21 in Pot size – H: 9 in, W: 6.5 in 2-3 business days to ship out and receive tracking information. Tell your friends! var addthis_pub=”burkedecor”;

Small Pink Lotus Cup – Tozai Home $32 Small Pink Lotus Cup – Tozai Home Material: Ceramic Size: 2.25″ x 6″ Diameter We are pleased to share the latest haute couture decorative home accessory line by Tozai Home . The designs and selections express an attitude and direction that has been at the forefront of home decor: Eclecticism. The eclectic finds and objects presented here are inspired by trends and artifacts from around the world. Not only are their designs right on trend, but Tozai Home offers a vast array of materials and craftsmanship that is both unique and difficult to find.

Small Pink Lotus Plate – Tozai Home $56 Small Pink Lotus Plate – Tozai Home Material: Ceramic Size: 2.25″ x 9.5″ Diameter We are pleased to share the latest haute couture decorative home accessory line by Tozai Home . The designs and selections express an attitude and direction that has been at the forefront of home decor: Eclecticism. The eclectic finds and objects presented here are inspired by trends and artifacts from around the world. Not only are their designs right on trend, but Tozai Home offers a vast array of materials and craftsmanship that is both unique and difficult to find.

Large Pink Lotus Plate – Tozai Home $82 Large Pink Lotus Plate – Tozai Home Material: Ceramic Size: 2.75″ x 13.5″ Diameter We are pleased to share the latest haute couture decorative home accessory line by Tozai Home . The designs and selections express an attitude and direction that has been at the forefront of home decor: Eclecticism. The eclectic finds and objects presented here are inspired by trends and artifacts from around the world. Not only are their designs right on trend, but Tozai Home offers a vast array of materials and craftsmanship that is both unique and difficult to find.

Tall Rectangular Silver Vase – Tozai Home $70 Tall Rectangular Silver Vase – Tozai Home The metallic shine of this silver vase adds a touch of glamour and makes home accents and accessories more appealing. Material: Ceramic Size: 4″ x 7.5″ x 14″L We are eager to share the latest haute couture decorative home accessory line by Tozai Home . The designs and selections express an attitude and direction that has been at the forefront of home decor: Eclecticism. The eclectic finds and objects presented here are inspired by trends and artifacts from around the world. Not only are their designs right on trend, but Tozai Home offers a vast array of materials and craftsmanship that is both unique and difficult to find.

Dragon Coral Covered Temple Jar – Tozai Home $450 Dragon Coral Covered Temple Jar – Tozai Home Will Not Ship Until Mid November 2011 Harvest the power of orange for your home decor. These decorative objects come alive with this energetic color. Orange works beautifully with natural and dark woods and helps to create an upbeat, sunny mood. Porcelain. 12.5″ x 23″H We are eager to share the latest haute couture decorative home accessory line by Tozai Home . The designs and selections express an attitude and direction that has been at the forefront of home decor: Eclecticism. The eclectic finds and objects presented here are inspired by trends and artifacts from around the world. Not only are their designs right on trend, but Tozai Home offers a vast array of materials and craftsmanship that is both unique and difficult to find. Please note, this item ships directly from the manufacturer. Occasionally lead times may extend past the standard 1-2 weeks.

Honeydew Pillow – Porridge Home $72 Hand-printed designer throw pillow by Porridge Home. The Honeydew design comes double-sided in black and white with a twist of yellow. A great way to break off from the all-white phenomenon. Soft feather/down insert included. 100% cotton. Pair with Porridge Home’s other great colors and styles. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states. 20″ x 20″ 2-3 days to ship out and receive tracking.

Licorace Pillow – Porridge Home $72 Hand-printed designer throw pillow by Porridge Home. This darling floral design comes double-sided in black and white with a little dot of yellow. Soft pillow feather/down insert included. 100% cotton. Pair with Porridge Home’s other great colors and styles. Free shipping throughout the 48 contiguous states. 20″ x 20″ 1-2 weeks to ship out and receive tracking.

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Set of Two Rectangular Silver Boxes – Tozai Home $58 Set of Two Rectangular Silver Boxes – Tozai Home The metallic shine of these silver boxes adds a touch of glamour and makes home accents and accessories more appealing. Material: Ceramic Size: 3.5″ x 4″ x 8″L 4.75″ x 5″ x 10″L We are eager to share the latest haute couture decorative home accessory line by Tozai Home . The designs and selections express an attitude and direction that has been at the forefront of home decor: Eclecticism. The eclectic finds and objects presented here are inspired by trends and artifacts from around the world. Not only are their designs right on trend, but Tozai Home offers a vast array of materials and craftsmanship that is both unique and difficult to find.

Home Office Computer Desk with Casters in Espresso Finish $265.2 Home Office Computer Desk with Casters in Espresso Finish

Home Office Desk with Triangular Legs in White Finish $483.6 Home Office Desk with Triangular Legs in White Finish

Home Office Computer Desk in Rich Brown Finish $1740 Home Office Computer Desk in Rich Brown Finish

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Home Office Storage File Cabinet Espresso Finish $1128.3 Home Office Storage File Cabinet Espresso Finish

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Home Deco Floor Lamp with Taupe Linen Shade $286.95 Home Deco Floor Lamp with Taupe Linen Shade

Home Office Secretary Desk with Bookcase in Espresso Finish $429.9 Home Office Secretary Desk with Bookcase in Espresso Finish

Home Office Executive Set in Espresso Finish $2820 Home Office Executive Set in Espresso Finish