| If you love the lights and the action of a big city, then | | | | by using lots of lines and shapes in your room's design. |
| bring the look into your home so you can enjoy it | | | | The city is full of tall buildings and modern architecture. |
| everyday. Even if you live in a small, rural community, | | | | Create this industrial feel in your room with sleek, |
| you can get the feel of big city life by decorating your | | | | modern furniture. Use stainless steel accents to |
| home with New York City style. Try these simple tips | | | | complete the industrial effect. |
| to make your room feel like a bustling metropolis. | | | | You can soften up the modern design with the help of |
| First, think about what you love about the city. Is it the | | | | soft accent pieces. Make sure to include a beautiful |
| flashing lights? Do you like reading the billboards? Do | | | | area rug in the room. Rugs add a touch of softness to |
| you dream of meeting someone famous on the | | | | the floor and add balance to stainless steel accents. |
| streets? Whatever elements allure you to city life | | | | Choose a rug in a bold color to accent the colors in |
| should be used in your room. Maybe you enjoy the | | | | your framed posters. You could also choose a rug in |
| tourist attractions of New York City. You can also | | | | an unexpected to shape to add an element of surprise |
| bring these sites into your room's design with a little | | | | to your space. After all, New York City is the place for |
| creativity. | | | | unexpected events! |
| If you love the eclectic blend of people in New York | | | | If you are having trouble pulling the room design |
| City, consider adding some beautiful photographs to | | | | together, take a trip to the city to get some ideas. |
| your walls. You can find entire books of professional | | | | While you are there, notice the shapes, colors, and lines |
| photographs taken of people walking along the streets | | | | that draw your eye. Try to mimic those elements |
| of New York City. Enlarge these photographs and | | | | within your space. You could also pick up some |
| hang them on the wall to give you the feel of being | | | | souvenirs to use within the room. Create throw pillows |
| among the crowd. | | | | from "I love New York" tee shirts or display miniatures |
| Do you love the New York City skyline? Create the | | | | of the Empire Tower and Statue of Liberty. If you |
| same effect with a mural or an interesting paint | | | | want a really unique design, purchase dozens of |
| scheme. If you love the flashing lights and billboards, | | | | postcards. Use the postcards to cover your coffee |
| consider using framed posters advertising your | | | | table, and then lay a thick piece of glass on top. This |
| favorite Broadway productions. Display these in a | | | | makes the perfect custom coffee table for your New |
| prominent area and use spotlights to highlight each | | | | York City room. It also creates a great conversation |
| poster. | | | | starter for guests. |
| Bring in the architectural elements of New York City | | | | |