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01-16-2010 02:25 PM |
<p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>You would do better with this topic if you posted in <a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/forums/show.m?forum_id=2487" target="_blank">Norrathian Homeshow</a>, where the other Interior Decorators are. Lady Domino keeps up with it as well.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>The key to getting cool stuff as a decorator is to know what's available. I go and browse through the <a href="http://eq2.eqtraders.com/articles/article_page.php?article=g9&menustr=070000000000" target="_blank">EQ2 Trader's Corner Furniture Pages</a> and <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems" target="_blank">Everseek</a> before I start decorating to get ideas.</strong></span></p><p><cite>Tyrus@Butcherblock wrote:</cite></p><blockquote>Game room:, dart board, billard pooltables (standard 15 balls and octagon red vs white balls), backgammon board, chinese checker board, fooball (soccer table), D&D Roleplay tabletop and/or miniature wargame table with dices and rulebooks for the looks, Pong table.</blockquote><p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Dartboard</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong><img src="http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/souls/Guildhall/Dartboard.jpg" width="575" height="629" /></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Billiards (click for better view) -- some really nicer ones are being made now with bumpers.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong><a href="http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/souls/FreydisaHouse/BillardsTable.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/souls/FreydisaHouse/Thumbs/BillardsTable_thumb.jpg" width="552" height="390" /></a></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong><a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=437895" target="_blank">D&D Tabletop with dice, rulebook and miniatures</a></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l41/Morwen_01/EQ2_000280.jpg?t=1228386624" width="600" /></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong><span>And don't forget the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/furniture/images/thumbs/thumb_ornate_chessboard.jpg" target="_blank">ornate chessboard set</a>, the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1254" target="_blank">Butcherblock Chess Table</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1853" target="_blank">Zoe's Wild Deck of Playing Cards</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1514" target="_blank">Octagonal Redwood Gaming Table</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1424" target="_blank">Round Redwood Gaming Table</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1425" target="_blank">Square Redwood Gaming Table</a></span><span>.</span></strong></span><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><cite>Tyrus@Butcherblock wrote:</cite></p><blockquote>Fitness room: hanging punching bag, boxing bag, weight lifting bars/dumbell bars, and workout mat for sit-ups.</blockquote><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span>I haven't done up a room like this, but here's how I would. </span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span>For the punching bag, I'd use either a <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&&single=on&fid=1736" target="_blank">seafarer's float net</a> or </span><span>an <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1344" target="_blank">indium shackle</a> paired with a couple of <a href="http://www.everseek.com/furniture/images/thumbs/thumb_desert_rose_cushion.jpg" target="_blank">desert rose cushions</a> padded together on end to make the bag (you'd probably need to do this using the layout feature). Or you can just use the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=726" target="_blank">Sir Lucan</a> training dummy.</span></span></strong></p><p><img src="http://www.everseek.com/furniture/images/sir_lucan.jpg" width="400" height="300" /></p><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span>I'd use an <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1344" target="_blank">indium shackle</a> paired with an <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=2282" target="_blank">Order of Rime barrel</a> for a heavy bag.</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">The barbell is simplicity. For the bar, I'd use something such as <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=462" target="_blank">Lady Fiana's Gentle Suggestion</a>, then add a couple of <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=2221" target="_blank">Small Rusty Gear (inactive)</a> for the weights (might need the layout feature to get the gears positioned right, or choose a different type of gear).</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">For workout mats, either use the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=639" target="_blank">worn straw mat</a> or <a href="http://eq2.eqtraders.com/images/articles/GU38restored_items.jpg" target="_blank">a dirty bedroll</a>.</span></strong></p><p><cite>Tyrus@Butcherblock wrote:</cite></p><blockquote>Nursery: since we got crib and rattle, so it need to add, toybox, wall stickers (rainbows, cute creatures, or cartoon characters).</blockquote><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span><a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=2277" target="_blank">An opened crate</a> would make a great toybox. So would the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=2204" target="_blank">elaborate tinkered chest</a> or <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=2214" target="_blank">plain tinkered chest</a>. </span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span>The <a href="http://www.everseek.com/furniture/images/thumbs/thumb_oil_painting_of_knight.jpg" target="_blank">oil painting of a knight</a> would be perfect for a nursery, as would the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=88" target="_blank">Sylvan Tryptich</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1837" target="_blank">Runaway Clockwork</a> and <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1838" target="_blank">Snow Bunny Hat</a> paintings.</span></span></strong></p><p><img src="http://www.everseek.com/furniture/images/oil_painting_of_knight.jpg" width="400" height="300" /></p><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">For toys, I'd consider the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=2312" target="_blank">carved mahogany rattle</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1245"> a </a></span><a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1245" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Jack In The Box,</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;"> <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1419" target="_blank">an Erollisi Teddy Bear</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=2714" target="_blank">A Burynai Teddy Bear</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=2186" target="_blank">a Strange Elephant Plushie</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1451" target="_blank">A Bladed Whirlygig</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=622" target="_blank">a pet monkey</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1454" target="_blank">A Burynai Seeker</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=533" target="_blank">a baby dragon</a>, etc.</span></strong></p><p><cite>Tyrus@Butcherblock wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Youngster/teenager: Lava Lamp, "heroes and villains" posters, Hottie posters, rock collection (got that), and varied "girl power" items, and kid books (comicbooks and fantasy novels).</p></blockquote><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Some of the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/furniture/images/thumbs/thumb_huge_mushroom.jpg" target="_blank">mushroom items from the Moonlight Grottos</a> would make nice bean bag chairs. And don't forget <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&ty=c&category=Pillow &o=" target="_blank">floor pillows</a>.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span>For posters, there's a lot of paintings available that would be appropriate for an older child's room. Remembering that the "rock stars" of Norrath are likely the famous dragon-slayers and such! Consider all the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=390" target="_blank">"hand drawn" look portraits</a> crafters make, </span><a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=170" target="_blank">A Fine Painting of a Riding Knight</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=2705" target="_blank">Destroyer of Ordanach</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=17" target="_blank">Empress Anassa of the Oakmyst</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=76" target="_blank">Exodus of the Knights of Marr</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1831" target="_blank">Painting: Asharae</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1832" target="_blank">Painting: Bayle</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=2198" target="_blank">Painting: Chestplate of Vindication</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1731" target="_blank">Painting: Cyndra's Barbed Spear</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1833" target="_blank">Painting: Greaves of the Pious</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1834" target="_blank">Painting: Illisia</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1465" target="_blank">Painting: Kelpmaiden Maiden</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1465" target="_blank">Painting: Lucan D'lere</a>, etc.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">No lava lamps, but consider <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=873" target="_blank">A Droag Gazing Orb</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=795" target="_blank">Topaz Gazing Orb</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&ty=c&category=Light-Candle&o=" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&ty=c&category=Light-Ceiling&o=" target="_blank">various brightly-colored paper lanterns</a>, an <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=784" target="_blank">Adamantine Lamp</a>, or the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=704" target="_blank">The Breath of Vox</a>.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Don't forget that teenagers like <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&ty=c&category=Light-Candle&o=" target="_blank">various candles</a> and <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1262" target="_blank">incense holders</a>.</span><span style="color: #3366ff;"> And many aspire to the bardic profession, with a garage band, so they may need <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&ty=c&category=Music& o=" target="_blank">musical instruments</a>.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Also, how about <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&ty=c&category=Desk&o =" target="_blank">a desk</a> with <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=944" target="_blank">An Ironwood Table Lamp</a> or <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1529" target="_blank">Ornate Kunzite Table Lamp</a> and school materials, such as <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=745" target="_blank">a globe of old Norrath</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1672" target="_blank">a star chart</a>, </span><span style="color: #3366ff;">an <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1426" target="_blank">Ornate Ferrite Inkwell</a> or <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1644" target="_blank">Quill of a Maj'dul Poet</a></span><span style="color: #3366ff;">. Add <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&ty=c&category=Book&o =" target="_blank">a few textbooks</a> and <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=5036" target="_blank">a tattered journal</a>.</span></strong></p><p><cite>Tyrus@Butcherblock wrote:</cite></p><blockquote>fancy bedroom decors: quilts for beds and walls, hanging rack (bathrobe and suits/dress).</blockquote><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">You can use some of the quilted rugs on beds and on walls. Consider <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=385" target="_blank">a broadcloth rug</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=956" target="_blank">a cambric rug</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=614" target="_blank">a square quilted rug</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=940" target="_blank">an ornate cambric rug</a>.</span></strong></p><p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Using layout files will allow you to <a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=466605" target="_blank">use rugs as wall hangings</a>, and the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=607" target="_blank">meat hangar</a> makes a great hanging rack.</strong></span></p><p><a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=466605" target="_blank"><img src="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m21/charmeuse000/EQ2_000008-2.jpg" width="600" /></a></p><p><cite>Tyrus@Butcherblock wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>How about "Art Nouveau/ Art Nior" paintings and window glass sculptures?</p></blockquote><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">I like Art Nouveau myself. The issue is, of course, that it's a style belonging to the start of the 20th century. It harks back to older styles, but puts me more in mind of Victorian or steampunk environments than high fantasy. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">There's a couple of items that would fit with an ARt Nouuveau feel, such as the </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span><a href="http://www.everseek.com/furniture/images/thumbs/thumb_oil_painting_of_knight.jpg" target="_blank">oil painting of a knight</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1147" target="_blank">calla lillies in a majestic vase</a>, <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1148" target="_blank">pink lillies in an elegant vase</a>, the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=130" target="_blank">Faydark chair</a>, </span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;"> the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=409" target="_blank">eccentric cedar chair</a>, and so on.</span></strong></p><p><cite>Tyrus@Butcherblock wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Arena room: Boxing/Wrestling</p></blockquote><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">This is so easy to do. If you check <a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/search/search.m?clean=1&forumId=2487&query=arena" target="_blank">in the Norrathian Homeshow forum, a number of people have done arenas</a>. I also recently saw a nice boxing ring, complete with ropes, corner posts, and a judge's/timekere's table, plus fan seating (but alas, I couldn't find it when I looked today, possibly because I am still coffee-deficient). </span></strong></p><p><cite>Tyrus@Butcherblock wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Fashion catwalk with models.</p></blockquote><p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span>The </span><a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1400" target="_blank">Vale Briarwood Candelabra</a> make great footlights, we have the <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&single=on&fid=1593" target="_blank">sandalwood platform</a> and all sorts of <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&ty=c&category=Counte r&o=" target="_blank">counters</a> to make runways from, and you can use <a href="http://www.everseek.com/eq2houseitems?q=eq2houseitems&ty=c&category=Plushi e&o=" target="_blank">plushies</a> or <a href="http://www.eq2.eqtraders.com/articles/article_page.php?article=g238&menustr=070131000000 " target="_blank">mannekins</a> to display the fashions.</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;"></span></strong></p>
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