Sentences with phrase «decorative flourishes»
"Decorative flourishes" refers to decorative or embellished details or elements added to something, such as a room, design, or piece of art, that enhance its appearance and make it more visually appealing. Full definition
After gutting the entire main floor and much of the upstairs, Nicola added decorative flourishes that pay tribute to the British homes she grew up in and reflect her penchant for mixing classic and contemporary styles.»
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-- You can also look in the cake decorating molds for decorative flourishes, which could be applied to dressers, beds frames, mirrors and chairs.
Modern - day builders often combine features of the refined Georgian style with decorative flourishes from the more formal Federal style.
Not only was your recipe delicious, but the foil stars and glitter in the giftwrap gave an extra bit of crunch and a classy decorative flourish.
It appears the curse of many historical fictions that attempt to familiarize the «long ago» with a «universal» romantic story arc dooms Enigma's period and historical detail to function as mere decorative flourish.
From this, in turn, dangle scales weighted with elaborate decorative flourishes.
This space has a a grown - up feel, but isn't too serious, courtesy of certain decorative flourishes that add a whimsical finish — we're looking at the curlicues on that chair and the light - hearted prints on the wall.
That's why some flatware features decorative flourishes on the back.
Accenting the neutral colour palette of creams and greys are couture designer touches and decorative flourishes supporting the glamour travel theme — vintage Louis Vuitton monogram steamer trunks; Prada, Tods, Aigner, and various other designer luggage, and lavishly illustrated coffee table books on exotic destinations, culture, art and architecture.
A decorative flourish can be removed and updated at a relatively small cost, but repairing a roof or updating electrical components can be expensive, out - of - sight upgrades.
To solve the problem of going from carefully hand - animated characters to blocky late - 90s polygons, characters are rendered as stylized calacas, using their blocky and low - detail shapes to give them exaggerated shapes and decorative flourishes.
These works bear a riveting similarity to her oeuvre of the last 25 years — maps, charts, decorative flourishes, information organized in graphs, and vignettes that expand the worlds depicted.
Focusing on the decorative flourishes that these painters use to advertise products at local liquor or grocery stores, Cowan reveals how painterly marks and colors attract the eye in the everyday realm.
At each institution, he continued to be enthralled by Matisse's color combinations, sinuous lines, and flair for composition — and he was intrigued, too, by the former Fauve's pentimenti, decorative flourishes, and downright awkwardness.
Most minimalist art is composed of simple geometric shapes without any decorative flourishes.
Such notions are structured together as patterns, graphics, floral motifs, decorative flourishes and shockingly erotic displays.
It looks as unremarkable as you'd expect — there are no decorative flourishes here — and the only break in the mesh is on the top, where a round, reflective disc sits.
The revival of the Victorian - era tin ceiling is providing a modern - day, decorative flourish that is getting many home owners to look up.
Palladio's legacy is not limited to decorative flourishes.
We've put together our favourite pretty but practical kitchen flooring designs for every room style — don't start shopping without taking a look at our gallery round - up... Blue country kitchen with pale limestone flooring The smooth limestone flooring in this traditional kitchen provides a solid, neutral base for the decorative flourishes elsewhere in the room.
The master bedroom with its factory bones, is embellished it with gleam, colour and decorative flourishes.
When incorporated into living rooms and entryways, the Chevron gives these decorative flourishes and accent pieces that truly elevate the space.
I would love a decorative flourish or a Scripture verse.
Self - valanced curtains are a great way of adding a decorative flourish to window dressings while ensuring that they do not appear over-long.
Silver cutlery adds simple elegance and a sprig of faux snowberries a decorative flourish, while an initialised bauble is a thoughtful favour.
Thoughtful finishing details include a row of nailheads that add a decorative flourish and casters on the front legs, which allow for easy maneuverability without scratching your floors.