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c economist sunsuntribune saturday march 20 2004 11 total home advertising feature of the markham economist sunstouffville sun tribune create an exotic look for your home if you dream of traveling to farflung places but simply havent the time or opportunity you can create an exotic ambiance in your home through your choice of furnishings and accessories according to the design experts at stroheim romann a highend resource for decorative fabrics wallpa pers and trimmings adding elements reminiscent of faraway locales can transform a room from bland to sub lime here are some pointers to help get you started if you long for the romance of the mysterious east opt for paisleys these richly patterned fabrics which originat ed in kashmir and persia hundreds of years ago provide an opulent look stroheim romanns connoisseur paisleys collection includes a range of elegant fabrics that feature these motifs in various scales and colorations for a truly exotic room dont limit the number of patterns to just one or two layers of pattern upon pattern con vey a richer look the room shown here features seven different patterns including stroheim romanns gossamer wallpaper with its fleurdelis motif rather than opt for a conventional bed create an air of the exotic with a fourposter bed lavishly draped with fabrics pile on a plethora of pillows in luxurious fabrics a mix of accessories and occasional furniture from different corners of the globe adds to an interesting look choose pieces inspired by china india morocco africa south america or other distant lands for a sophisticated global look add layers of fabric in unexpected places in the room shown here one of the heavier weight paisley fabrics is used for a floorcloth another rich fabric was chosen for an opulent throw and anoth er was made into a dramatic drapery covering the doorway its often the details that make a room truly special there is a range of options in trimmings tassels fringe beads braids and cording that add a luxe look to any setting also play up patterned fabrics by combining them with solid and textured ones for dramat ic contrast bandings andaccents when combining several different patterns in the same room a good rule of thumb is to keep most in the same color palette varying the texture and scale of patterns here almost every thing is in a red and gold palette with striking accents of black although many patterns are combined the over all effect is subtle and harmonious when choosing flowers and foliage opt for something out of the ordinary lush palm fronds and flowers with a tropical aura create the look of faraway places in a room stroheim romann fabrics and wallpapers are available through interi or designers and design showrooms for information call 718 7067000 or visit wwwstroheimcom welt re to the mmm m innovation company specializing in kitchen bath home interiors come view our massive ceramic tile natural stone display where we have a variety of over 3000 samples to choose from an opulent bedroom that is reminiscent of the mys terious east mixes fabrics from stroheim romann in rich reds and golds from their connoisseur paisleys collection the fleurdelis wallpaper is the perfect backdrop to the rich array of patterned fabrics ch0mes0urcez3 breakfast set 3pc30 solid hardwood now 16 c r all cuisinarts cookware 7 lt dutchoven reg3toaq mi unionville hwy7 14thave 9054743524 shoppes of unionville at 4261 hwy 7