Classical Chess Sets – Tips For Buying The Perfect One
Classical Chess Sets are in demand. You need to know how to choose one that will suit your personality trait as well as your home or office décor. Home decorating ideas are basic common sense use of a particular theme. This can be in your home, apartment, shared home, or your office. It is fascinating to use a particular theme in your business also. Integrating themes into your home décor ideas are easy with simple steps. Use your chess set as a model to make the theme blend. Work at your own pace and keep your theme goal in mind as you make changes to your décor.
First step is to find out who you are. Understand your likes and dislikes, discover your personality. Use the following words to loosely find your personality: Authentic, Refined, and Noble. This article discusses personalities ten, eleven and twelve out of twelve. Blend your favorite theme chess pieces and boards with these personality traits and color combinations.
Authentic – First used in 1604, the term classic was historically used to describe a period of time of highest cultural development. A person with this personality will be described as exemplary, imitable, absolute, flawless, impeccable, perfect or excellent. Choose an appropriate classical chess set theme using these characteristic ideas: fantastic, grand, prime sensational, terrific, stellar, sterling, superb, ideal, special, unsurpassed and unique.
Colors: Defining colors for this character trait are the jewel tones in emerald, gold, garnet and sapphire. Think of trends and trending colors that do not change time after time, age after age. Traditional colors that no one gets tired of. Choose the same theme in classical chess sets and you will have a match.
Refined – This term implies urbanity, cleverness with refinement and cultivation. This personality will have a practical knowledge of the culture of society and will lean toward materialism, hence a person of independent philosophy. A Medieval Latin term, sophisticated was first used in 1601. There are many cosmopolitan, sophisticated chess sets available. The classical chess sets that work well with this personality would be described at refined, sophisticated, complex, intellectual and cultivated.
Colors: The colors for this theme go well with cultured décor ideas. These color combinations are truly a work of art and build on each other to create musical masterpieces. Use a shade of red as a welcoming color, Purples invites a dining mood and sapphire shades of blue calms and lends a feeling of formality. Elegant chess sets can be a showpiece in this setting. Choose the same color theme or a contrasting one to emphasize the home decor theme.
Noble – Elegance is another term first used in the 15th century. The classy and courtly appearance of this personality trait shows characteristics of nobility, magnificent, rich, proud and regal. The heroic and gallant trait is characterized in a polished genteel society. This personality trait appears as quiet, restrained and fashionable. To match this personality effect you would pick chess themes that reflect a stately, tasteful, grand and glorious theme. The luxurious, royal appearance reveals a splendid theme. There are many fashionable chess sets and decorative chess sets and stone and marble chess sets that will fully reflect these qualities.
Colors: Think vintage and refined for these colors. Tasteful hues of the neutral color of ivory, when combined with amber and moss give a comfortable and stately feeling. Copper, gold and bronze colors add a more tailored effect and a neutral green has an inviting restful mood. Make this a more progressive theme by adding cream, taupe and mauve. The combinations become your personality when you combine them with your tastes. Pick the perfect refined chess theme for the finishing touches.
Basic point: You will buy from your preferences which have roots in your character. There are so many personality traits that make it great fun to pick the perfect classical chess set, whether it is for your home, your office, your business or a gift. Cultures, past experiences and interests all add to the concept of developing your personality.
Debra has written several Chess related articles and can be found on Ezine Articles, MarbleChessBoard's Blog and Squidoo. She has a variety of interests and enjoys learning more about Chess and sharing Chess Home Decor and Critical Thinking articles and blogs. She uses her RN experience as well as a myriad of life experiences including home schooling her own children as resources for her writings. She has a BS degree in Nursing and loves learning.
