Decorative screens are often room dividers with a little extra flair. They can double as room dividers in the sense that they can be used to partition space, direct the flow of traffic when you have a party, or hide something you don't have a place to store but don't really want in plain view. But they also have the potential to be a work of art showcased in your decorative scheme.

Coromandel Decorative Screens

Coromandel screens are among the most beautiful decorative screens. These come from a tradition in seventeenth century China, in which many layers of clay were applied to a wooden panel. Then several layers of lacquer were added before an artist would carve designs in the hardened clay. The design would be created both by the actual figures and the different depths of different areas of the carving. In the most opulent coromandel screens, gold and silver leaf would be added after the design was painted.

Floral motifs are quite common in coromandel screens as well as other decorative screen designs. If you are a real nature enthusiast and don't live somewhere with beautiful scenery, why not get a decorative screen that's like one large painting of a majestic landscape or romantic seascape? Doctors specifically mention the calming effects of natural scenes in interior design, and you may find that they can help you out if you're feeling a little blue.

Look for a wide variety of decorative screens to fit any design concepts. Sophisticated raised panels, hand painting, and sensual color combinations can transform any room from understated to dramatic. Many women love the idea of stepping behind a decorative dressing screen to change into lovely lingerie or to slip out of a robe before coming to bed. Any decorative screen in a bedroom simply invites this kind of elegant sexiness.