| As with many industries such as fashion and | | | | peaceful mountain settings. If you prefer |
| even cars, eventually people turn away from | | | | solid colors, you can find them in just about |
| the modern and return to the classic. The | | | | any color that you wish. With the right |
| Volkswagen Beetle made a successful comeback, | | | | tools, and a little imagination, you can |
| as did a classic Chevy model. Your | | | | design and create your own. |
| grandmother probably had a wall oven and now | | | | |
| they are also back in style. One form of home | | | | They are made from different materials as |
| decoration that has made a significant return | | | | well. You can get screens made from fragile |
| to fashion is the folding screen. | | | | rice paper or sturdy wood, such as cherry, |
| | | | oak, mahogany or chestnut. Some are even made |
| Folding screens were featured in many old | | | | from canvas and have a slightly sheer look |
| black and white movies. The actresses would | | | | that allows provocative silhouettes of the |
| coyly go behind them to change, draping the | | | | people behind them to be seen. |
| garments over the top of the screen as they | | | | |
| did so. Now they are used for many purposes | | | | They make wonderful additions to any room and |
| other than changing. | | | | can invoke both admiration and envy from your |
| | | | visitors. |
| People, who live in studio or loft type | | | | |
| apartments, use them to separate areas, such | | | | Many folding screens are designed using |
| as bedrooms and kitchens. Others use them the | | | | modern looks, while others resemble antiques. |
| same way the old actresses did, as a screen | | | | You can still get antique folding screens, |
| to change behind. They can be used to block | | | | but they are very costly. Some of these |
| your neighbors view into your window or offer | | | | screens date back to the 18th century and |
| shade from the sun. They can also be used to | | | | will not only add class and elegance to your |
| create airs of intimacy by placing them | | | | home; they lend a rich sense of history as |
| behind a sofa to block off a living area by | | | | well. |
| the fireplace. They can be used to create | | | | |
| hallways or even whole rooms. They are so | | | | Folding screens can be found in many places. |
| versatile that there is no end to their | | | | Many discount stores carry them at affordable |
| applications. | | | | prices and they carry all different types of |
| | | | styles and colors. They are also offered in |
| Homeowners often purchase them for their | | | | home furnishing stores at moderate prices. |
| sheer beauty. They come in many different | | | | You can choose from two panel screens to 6 |
| types and colors that will suit even the most | | | | panel screens in a wide array of designs. If |
| discriminating tastes. The Asian themed | | | | you're ready to spend a lot of money for one, |
| screens have beautiful dragon and floral | | | | you can visit an antique dealer. |
| designs. Other designs include butterflies or | | | | |