Antique furniture is always well complemented with rugs. Rugs are a historic accent to any type of furniture, from dining room furniture to bedroom furniture. Rugs are steeped in history, especially when it comes to beautiful braided rugs. What better reason to seek out a braided area rug for a home than to accent modern furniture or to create an antique furniture feel. Furthermore, braided rugs are quickly making a comeback in homes all across the country, especially as the country, cottage, and cabin style is quickly becoming all the rage. There are many types of rugs that are guaranteed to hold up to all the abuse, wear, and tear that a family can throw its way.

Braided rugs are delightfully simple, which is why they are one of the best selling types of rugs. By choosing a braided area rug, anyone can easily incorporate all colors of an interior design palate. Someone can even use braided rugs to introduce a splash of accent color into the home. This is especially beneficial for accenting dining room furniture. Furthermore, these types of rugs are steeped in history and certainly appropriate for historic homes and are a lovely compliment to antique furniture. Antique dining room furniture will have a more elegant look when placed with any number of rugs.

One of the best things about braided rugs is the easy clean up. Many people use rugs as a means of decoration, and do not like the hassle of having to upkeep a rug, especially one that is under a lot of heavy antique furniture. Unlike other types of rugs that are too delicate to withstand a sturdy cleaning, many braided rugs allow a person to wash, brush, vacuum, and beat them without having to replace them at the end of the day. For this reason, braided rugs are incredibly popular in kitchens, utility rooms, laundry rooms, mud rooms, and any other rooms in the home that experience a great deal of traffic and messes.

Many people are getting into the contemporary furniture, and want a more cottage feel, so they look for the right rugs to make the look more complete. There is no better way to accent a home than with braided rugs, for any type of home. Braided rugs have been a staple in homes since the 1800s, when pioneer women began braiding scraps of otherwise unusable fabric into usable rugs to make their home and hearth more enjoyable. The manufacturing of such rugs is still in use today, using quality materials and techniques. For this reason, braided rugs are still incredibly popular for the current popular trend of country and cottage design.

One reason why braided rugs are so popular in kitchens is due to their incredible durability. Kitchens are incredibly difficult on flooring and types of throw rugs, so having a type of rug that can be washed and cleaned is essential. Braided rugs prove themselves to be as hard wearing as they are lovely, especially when used for kitchen furniture. Furthermore custom braided rugs are great for rooms that need an extra design element that ties in all patterns and colors used in the interior look. Choosing braided rugs for a home is an excellent choice for any room, but especially those that need a hard-wearing rug that adds color and texture to the room’s design.

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Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) – Morocco is known as the trade center of the world because throughout history the paths of numerous cultures, religions and countries have passed through its welcoming oases. Casablanca Market encompasses all the variety and exquisite experiences that are celebrated by the Moroccan culture within one store. Walking down the aisles of this world class emporium, the aroma of spices entice the senses and bring to mind images of caravans traveling through the desert carrying a feast of items. Fabrics, furniture and rugs, are trade marks of Moroccan imports and each unique gift is a showcase for high-quality hand crafted goods available to the public and trade. Enjoying the starlit sky illuminated by stylish Moorish lanterns while seated at hand crafted mosaic tables creates an evening not soon forgotten. Completing the mystic atmosphere with a selection of Mediterranean decor, Tiles, Mirrors and authentic Tagines allow the consumer to experience all that is exquisite from a country that has been the hub of paradise swept by the trade winds time. Casablanca Market brings the discerning shopper into a world only the well traveled have a familiarity with. Amazing Tea Time collections and Moroccan Ceramics, wide variety of spices like Saffron, Coriander, Green Anise and Grains of Paradise as well as Imported Moroccan Olives, Moroccan Harrissa, Preserved Lemons, Orange Blossom Water and Moroccan Olive Oil are the perfect complement any recipe. Casablanca Market showcases unique Moroccan rugs, fabrics, tapestry and Kilms designed with old world craftsmanship and of the highest quality. The store’s collection of Silk and Wool pillows match perfectly with its fine selection of accents pieces like Authentic Moroccan Candle holders, Sahara Glass Tea Lights and decorative tea pots, lovely decorative Terracotta Bowls, Camel Bone Chest and hand woven traditional Breadbasket will be the envy of guests. Moroccan delights and Moorish dishes created from the Moroccan cooking classes held by Casablanca Market’s founder, Katia can make an ordinary dinner party a night to remember. Recipes for the class meals are also available at the store along with a helpful staff eager to please as well as all the ingredients for each meal. Casablanca Market offers a wide variety of Moroccan Hand Painted tables, night stands and wood shelves all from craftsman that have celebrated a history of producing furniture that is bright, beautiful and ornate. The Moroccan Brass Tables are amazing and the Moroccan Iron Work Windows are both aesthetically pleasing as they are secure. Casablanca Market is a special Bazaar for unique gifts of Moroccan Fashions, Jewelry, music, books, antiques and so much more. The world of Moroccan culture is alive with each purchase and becomes an exceptional memory as they transport you to a culture of rich tradition and aesthetic beauty. Whether planning a small party or large corporate event, Casablanca Market offers rental props and decorations, wholesale imports and brings expert planning to any occasion. In accordance with Casablanca Market’s humanitarian principles, this is a fair-trade company providing good compensation to artisans in Morocco and paying them for their work before it is shipped. No child labor is used. Casablanca Market is located at 793 Castro Street in Mountain View California right across from the Starbucks. Find them on line at www. casablancamarket. com or call direct at (650) 964-3000

A modern adaptation of our own early styles would seem to be the most consistent type of decoration that could be used in this country. Art, however, has to a great extent ceased having a national character. With modern means of printed reproductions, facility of travel and transmission of news, the whole world was moving toward a globalization of art and culture in the early twentieth century. This, however, was no reason for neglecting our own children, so to speak, and in their suitable place they were more pleasing to us than the products of more distant relations. In adapting the colonial styles to modern work they may generally be divided into the informal type and the formal. The “Early American” represents the first. The “Georgian” type represents the second. The “Empire” style was practically limited to furniture, the “Greek revival” being the style of interior architecture that was in vogue at the time the “Empire” furniture was being made. The Early American type is distinctly suitable for small informal country homes with wood burning fireplaces (http://www. ferche. com), summer bungalows and the like. It would seem inconsistent with city dwellings or apartment house decoration. This type immediately suggests plank walls and beamed ceiling. The planks may be ordinary cheap wide pine shelving, full of knots, cut with a molding at the tongue and groove to allow for the shrinkage. The planks should be of random widths between 8 inches and 14 inches wide. A yellowish brown stain should be applied before setting in place. Wax finish will give it an antique appearance. These planks may be combined with rough plaster walls or with a simple type of wallpaper. There are countless good reproductions made today of early American furniture in maple, butternut, pine, and oak, that is serviceable and durable and will harmonize well with a room of this type. The “Georgian” type of decoration covers both paneled and papered walls. The panels should be properly designed, usually above a low wainscot. Moldings may be applied to a plastered wall with wood corner protectors (http://www. ferche. com). There are many firms who make stock colonial wood mantels of all types which are excellent copies of originals. A selection of wallpaper is sometimes a matter of some difficulty due to the great profusion on the market. As a rule, imported papers follow more closely the patterns of the papers of Colonial days, many of them being actually made from the same blocks. Pictorial papers are suitable for dining rooms and halls. Papers with Chinese designs are also excellent. A simple and informal type shows a pattern of farm or marine subjects. Bedroom papers are usually flower or conventional forms in small spots arranged in diagonal lines. Wallpapers should usually receive at least one coat of white shellac after being laid. Tests of shellacking should be made in advance. Floors may be covered with anything from a rag, hooked or braided rug to an Oriental rug depending upon the formality and pediment required. It is usually essential to keep the hardware and lighting fixtures in character in order to obtain the complete Colonial effect. Hand-wrought iron, surface hinges, door latches and brass, iron and glass sconces are inexpensive and made by many dealers who advertise their craftwork in a number of publications. Colors are not limited to the cream or ivory that is so common. Light blues, greens, grays and putty tones are constantly used not only for trim and mantels, but often for complete wall covering. Staffordshire figures, and “old blue” plates, quaint textiles or paintings may be used for color accents.

Cleveland, Ohio – October 6, 2007 – Fall is upon us and with the cooler weather collectors get an overwhelming urge to hit the fall antique shows, auctions and sales before the cold of winter traps them indoors. Don’t venture out without the October edition of the Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles newsletter. Nothing else brings the collector up to date on the latest prices, trends and news. The 12-page, color-illustrated newsletter is available to subscribers in print and online from the Kovels’ website at http://www. kovels. com . This month’s issue features stories on:

For a song and a dance and $90 a collector arranged to carry home a Schoenhut toy grand piano from a Maine auction. Learn more about toy pianos and see many other styles of these mini instruments in the October newsletter.

A collector of Victorian pickle castors didn’t make a face at the $400 price tag while purchasing a beautiful example at a Kansas auction. The frame was silver and the insert was Rubina glass. More information on pickle castors is served up in this issue.

A 1955 Hummel figurine “Little Bookkeeper” sold for $69 at an auction in Massachusetts. Others sold for a lot more and some sold for even less. You can do your own accounting of Hummel prices in the October newsletter.

A 19th-century French Provincial center table took center stage at a New Orleans auction, where it attracted a bid of $3,525. For more about the history and values of French Provincial furniture, you’ve got to read the October issue.

Bakelite jewelry from the 1920’s and 30’s has a sense of humor and high style. The fashion trend did not last long – from the Depression until World War II. It did leave an indelible mark of jewelry fashion, which still remains today. In the October newsletter, we’ll show you prices and styles of some interesting pieces.

The October issue of the Kovels’ newsletter also includes their regular monthly features, such as the Buyer’s Price Guide, Collector’s Gallery and News Flash. Subscriptions for the print edition or the online edition can be purchased from their website at http://www. kovels. com.

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Ralph and Terry Kovel are the authors of more than 95 books about collecting and antiques, including the best-selling annual price guide “Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles Price List. ” Hailed by Parade magazine as “the duke and duchess of the antiques world,” the Kovels publish “Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles” (an award-winning newsletter) and write a syndicated weekly newspaper column distributed to more than 150 newspapers. They appeared weekly on the HGTV program “Flea Market Finds with the Kovels. ” Their popular website with FREE price information is www. kovels. com. The Kovels’ newest book is “Kovels’ American Collectibles, 1900 to 2000,” published by Random House and is available wherever books are sold and online at: http://www. kovels. com/KAC.

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Cleveland, Ohio – June 12, 2008 – Hot enough for you? It’s June and the heat of the midday sun can be a bit much for even the most tenacious bargain hunting collector. Why not take refuge from the sun with a cool drink and the June issue of Kovels’ on Antiques and Collectibles Newsletter. Nothing else brings the collector up to date on the latest prices, trends and news in antiques and collectibles. The 12-page, color-illustrated June newsletter is available to subscribers in print and online from the Kovels’ website. Here are this month’s featured stories: The Art of Tiles – A Van Briggle tree tile blossomed when it sold for $14,400 at a New Jersey auction. Get the June issue, where you’ll learn all about some of the best early 20th-century American art tiles. Movie Posters For Collectors – If you’re a movie lover, a Breakfast at Tiffany’s poster picturing Audrey Hepburn would be a premier find. The ticket price for the 1961 poster was $5,310 at a Chicago auction. We review more classic movie posters in the June issue. Paperweights Hold Value – Vintage cast-iron paperweights are simply ducky. A “Flapper” paperweight made by Hubley, waddled away from a Pennsylvania auction for $518. You’ll find more cute figural paperweights in this month’s issue. Roycroft Furniture – A collector on a mission to collect Roycroft furniture paid $13,200 for a sideboard at a New Jersey auction. Want to know more about Roycroft? Check out the June issue. Paper-Mache Skittles Sets – A rare frog set that includes seven little frogs dressed as a conductor with musicians recently sold for $17,825. If you don’t know what Skittles are, read the article in this month’s issue. Rockingham Pottery – This is high-quality, brown-glazed, earthenware or porcelain made in Swinton, England, from 1745 to 1842. It was also made in the U. S. from 1835 to 1885. Confused? You won’t be, if you get the June issue. The June issue of the Kovels’ newsletter also includes their regular monthly features, such as the News Flash, Collector’s Gallery and Buyer’s Price Guide. Subscriptions for the print edition or the online edition can be purchased from their website. Accredited media interested in discussing the content of this release or any topics related to antiques and collectibles are encouraged to contact the Kovels at LLillis@kovels. com to schedule an interview.

Frances Adler Elkins was one of those legendary decorators of the early 20th century and was renowned for her inspired designs. Elkins was born in 1888 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is the younger sister of the celebrated Chicago architect David Adler (1882-1949). David Adler was an architect specialized in the French architecture movement know as The Beaux Arts, and both Adler and Elkins worked together in Chicago and the Bay Area from the 1920s to 1930s. Some of her works in the Bay Area includes interior designing of Yerba Buena Club at the Golden Gate International Exposition and the 1939 fair at Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. Her designs integrate the prevailing style of various places with changing timeline in history, and ranges from country French to Chinoiserie to art deco. In the beginning she was influenced by the works of Jean-Michel Frank who is a French interior and furniture designer, and Alberto Giacometti, a sculptor who designed fixtures. She promoted these designers through her California-based interior design business established in 1918. Elkin’s career started when she and her husband Felton moved to Monterey, California where they purchased the historic abode Casa Amesti and transformed it into a masterpiece in architecture with their diverse architectural styles and periodic transformations. She showed exceptional talent in interior designs with classical details such as a dentil cornice and fluted door casings being added to the plastered wall and plank ceilings of the residence. Elkins had her own design principles which she tried first in the dwelling itself by arranging various English, French and Chinese furnishings on the polished redwood floors. She had a special affection for white, blue and yellow colors. Elkin’s creativity was enhanced by her friends who often urged her to decorate their homes. Her initial masterpieces include the clubhouse of Cypress Point Club which she designed in 1930. The same period saw her reputation spreading to San Francisco where she was the chosen interior designer for the city’s famous families such as the Haases and the Zellerbachs. The Zellerbach mansion in Broadway contains some of Elkin’s original designs. She was one of the architects among the trio who was elected by the San Francisco society. Her interior design works have influenced designers such as Michael Taylor. Her usage of colors within her interior design schemes were accepted with great enthusiasm during the early periods of the twentieth century, due to the unique style and fineness she had incorporated into her works.   Her contemporary furnishings have the combination of fine antiques blended into them and the combination set a trend in the ‘eclectic’ style which had become popular ever since. Her designs stood ahead of the time they were designed and attract art lovers even today.

Tapestries with a distinct Western theme make a log cabin or old style ranch house simply vibrate with authenticity. Using western themed tapestries as wall hangings in your home can bring a touch of the old West into your den or bedroom. You can cover large expanses of rough hewn natural walls, or accent plain pine or cedar paneling. The Western style of tapestry can encompass many different designs and colors. The traditional burnt sienna, desert tan and earthy brown tones can mingle in a striped saddle blanket style, complete with thick bound edges. Alternately, a jagged stripe of white or deep indigo can work its way across more subtle tones for a sharp, edgy look. Quieter tones of slate grey, black and dusky blue can bring a feeling of serenity and peacefulness into your home. This is the perfect look for the bedroom or study, to lend a calm air. Choose a softer edged pattern that is easy on the eye. Don’t waste such tapestry wall art above your headboard – hang it on the opposite wall so you can see it when you rise in the morning and lie down at night. Brighter reds oranges and yellows can add a Tex-Mex flavor, especially if the tapestry is edged with fine tassels. Try hanging a small one in your kitchen for a little pick-me-up every time you walk in. If your kitchen is more modern looking, try a classic red, black and grey design. You can choose a different look for each room, or pick up a common thread throughout your house. For those enamored of the Southwestern decorating scheme, traditional colors for tapestry wall hangings include turquoise, pale pink and purple or even a soft yellow. Try using a narrow tapestry vertically in the ‘wasted space’ between a doorway and a wall, and picking up the theme across the room with a larger horizontal piece. This emphasizes Your existing style will have a lot to do with your choice of tapestry style. In some cases, basic patterns reminiscent of Native American weaves may be appropriate. Geometric designs form some of the most well known patterns; others feature birds or native wildlife. If you have a lot of natural wood furniture and favor earth tones in your fabrics and floor coverings, this could be a natural extension of your existing décor. Choosing high quality tapestries is key when it comes to enhancing the beauty of your home. Authentic woven tapestry wall hangings may cost more than cheap imitations, but they will last longer and retain their look and feel. Many Western style tapestries are woven with thicker, handcrafted wool that gives almost a tufted effect, making them tactilely interesting as well as visually pleasing. Tapestries are conversation pieces, so be prepared to give a history of the one you choose for your home! Learning the story behind the design used can be entertaining, and you can use your knowledge to impress visitors and add another dimension of history to your home. Whether the design is a unique frontier housewife’s creation or a traditional Navajo pattern, the back-story is sure to be interesting. You can select a favorite room to dress up Southwest style, or develop a new house’s décor around a rustic theme. Pull the look together with gorgeous tapestry wall hangings, floor rugs and upholstered furniture. You can find pieces to match any color scheme you desire, and mix and match textures for a rich frontier setting. Use your imagination and cerate your very own version of what you think the Wild West looked like! Whether you decide on handcrafted Navajo tapestries made of naturally dyed wool or more modern Americana style tapestry wall art, you can rest assured that the Western theme is timeless. You can implement a Southwest flavor in a house, apartment or weekend cabin getaway. All it takes is a few appropriate tapestry wall hangings worked into your existing decorating plan. Best of all, if you change color schemes or styles at a later time, tapestries are incredibly versatile and easy to transport. You can move them to another room, use as an accent to give a dressing room extra warmth, or completely change the tone of a small study. Covering one wall with a large tapestry is a great way to add depth to a room. Consider going back to basics and exploring the wealth of Western style tapestries available! You will be amazed at the color, texture and character a fine tapestry wall hanging can add to your home. A little innovation goes a long way, and you can add an authentic frontier flavor to your home.

Contemporary dining room furniture includes classical, urbane and unique designs that give a different look to your dining room. Nowadays, dining furniture is available in different types, styles, colours and materials. Today dining furniture is not just a table and chair it is also includes matching stands, sideboards, and cabinets. These furniture items are available in small, medium and large sizes in beautiful colours for different needs. Smart furniture items are available in various metal and/or wood combinations to match the surrounding décor. Fornisca a great selection of all sizes so finding a perfect dining set to fit your room and budget should be easy. Our contemporary dining room furniture is not just durable but also very attractive, beautiful and stylish. Henley 4 Seater Dining Set An individual range crafted from fine American white Oak with a Walnut accent. Henley 4 Seater Dining Set is beautifully made from solid veneers in a walnut finish of enormous character combined with clean give Henley a bold contemporary look. Henley 4 Seater Dining Set comprising of table and 4 chairs with cream fabric-effect seats. This beautiful contemporary-style Dining Set is ideal for every type of dining room or breakfast room, offering an eating space perfectly sized for four. Bali Dining Table Beautiful Bali Dining table with a generous glass top is perfect for every dining room. Compact, stylish and timeless, Bali Dining table decorate your dining area in a contemporary way. Stylish Bali Dining table is a combination of glass and steel that create an elegant look. Ensure our stylish contemporary design dining table will compliment your dining room. Athena Dining Chairs Athena Dining Chairs to compliment your dining room decor. Athena Dining Chair is crafted from soft leather and provides high quality at affordable cost. This beautiful dining chair available in two beautiful black and brown colour. The shapely legs of chair is made of solid oak wood grain and finished with Danish linen oil, which gives the wood a warm look. The combination of wood and leather gives it a unique and modern delicate look. Derwent Sideboard If you want a sideboard with a contemporary, sophisticated feel to it, Derwent Sideboard could be for you. This practical sideboard is part of a vast range of contemporary that provides fornisca. Derwent Sideboard is crafted from tropical hardwood and is finished in beautiful Antique Oak. With natural colour and design it will match any of the dining tables and chairs. Elegant and stylish Derwent Sideboard is best choice for your dining room. Kristina 2 Door Display Cabinet Kristina 2 Door Display Cabinet is perfect for all types of presentation displays. This is a smart way to show off your beautiful crockery. Kristina Cabinet is constructed from solid wood in a beautiful white colour with glass doors. Elegant and smart 2 door display cabinet will be a perfect attribute in your living room and dining room. Fornisca offers a complete range of contemporary dining room furniture for your dining area. These are complete blend of style and perfectly fit in your budget. So what to wait for? Visit- http://www. fornisca. com and make your dining room stylish and beautiful.

A patio can mean many things to many people. It is usually an outdoor space which could be employed for dining or outdoor activities such as recreation. It normally adjoins a residential space and most often than not, it is paved. It may also be viewed as an inner courtyard that is found in Spanish or Spanish-American houses. Another characteristic of a patio is that it is positioned to take advantage of the sun simultaneously staying protected from elements such as cold winds. Interesting as these thoughts may be, a patio would be bland, routine and boring if there was no furniture to make it look attractive. For this reason and others, manufacturers vie with each other in producing unique designs and models with varying materials for patio furniture. Common materials used in patio furniture include, among others, teak, wicker, iron, rattan and plastics. Each of these types of furniture has their own niche catering to the tastes of the buyers. Patio or garden furniture is also available in various styles such as contemporary or traditional. They are competitively priced and can address the budgets of interested individuals and businesses effectively whether it is a residence or a corporate guest house. One crucial criterion that decides the type of patio furniture is the surface or flooring of your outdoor space. If you are looking for something strong, then iron patio furniture may be a good fit. Iron furniture has been in existence since a long time and is durable and designable as per your tastes. In fact, the maintenance is minimal for iron patio furniture. It can last a lifetime if not more! Though other types of furniture may have overtaken it, yet its advantages like strength and durability can’t be replaced. Teak patio furniture is equally strong and elegant though its strength is not on the same lines as iron patio furniture. It is elegant and classy, giving an antique and timeless feel. It can be maintained well and is exceptional in its looks. If your considerations lie around the budget, then plastic patio furniture may be a good choice. There are several designs available in plastics and it lends itself to customization and availability. Moreover, it is comparatively inexpensive. In contrast, rattan and wicker furniture are popular in recent times especially for their unique looks and hand-crafting. They are eco-friendly and support a green environment. There is a sense of beauty and relaxed comfort that other types of furniture can’t easily match. It casts a personal touch and you can customize as per your needs. Many buyers like it for its classy and woven looks. It has a charm that is distinctive from other types of furniture. It is available in several designs and has been in existence since the 17th century. Importantly, whichever furniture you choose, remember to take a good look at your patio and reflect on how you want the d?r to look like. That makes it easier to blend the right type of furniture to your patios.

Even with so much of today’s furniture being made from plastic, there is something about wooden dolls house furniture that adds more of an air of realism than miniature plastic furniture. The warm hues of natural woods create an inviting, homelike atmosphere better than resin or plastic ever could. If you are creating a dolls house as a collector’s item, wooden furniture is a must for adding value and an antique appearance. Quality HardwoodsOne of the most important aspects of realistic wooden dolls house furniture is the wood it’s made from. Hardwoods are generally more durable, more richly colored, and less likely to splinter than softwoods. Quality wood furniture may not be cheap, but the miniature variety is a lot more affordable than its life-sized counterpart. If you’re designing a dolls house you hope will last several generations, these woods are well worth the investment. Some of the most popular high quality hardwoods for dolls house furniture are:MahoganyOakCherryWalnutBudget WoodsAs nice as quality woods are, they are just not practical in every situation. A prime example is when you are choosing furniture a small child will handle. No matter what, those charming little tables and chairs are going to get scratched, dented, stained or lost under the fridge. Safety is also more of a concern. In this case, cheap yet sturdy maple furniture is your best option. Maple comes with an attractive tan color and smooth finish that’s gentle on little fingers. Obeche wood is also popular among craftspeople who create miniature furniture. This wood can be dyed to imitate other woods and is generally free of splinters. Pine is another good option, although it tends to splinter more easily than hardwood. Attention to DetailQuality craftsmanship is critical for both durability and a realistic appearance. Minimalist furniture designed for young children can still look all right even when mass produced. If fact, that’s part of what keeps the price down. Detailed-rich hardwood furniture, on the other hand, looks best when handmade. If you’re a stickler for detail, you can buy a dolls house furniture kit and do the job yourself. Otherwise, look around for dolls house artisans whose handiwork appeals to you. Naturally, artisan furniture is little pricier, but worth it if you’re creating an heirloom dolls house. Planning by Furniture PeriodWooden dolls house furniture is designed in American Colonial, Victorian, Edwardian, contemporary and a number of other period styles. While it’s not an absolute must, using one style throughout the house gives you a better chance of achieving a realistic look. If that sounds a bit too restrictive, try choosing a style for each room or section of the house. An eclectic mix can also work well, but plan your purchases carefully so you don’t end up pieces that clash. Detailed, scale-model furniture is what really makes a dolls house look like a true miniature home. Genuine wood furniture adds and even greater feeling of homeliness. So, before you buy, take a little time to shop around and find dolls house furniture that really appeals to you.