Animal-Themed Spaces Our first featured space is a boy’s room with a canine motif. Yes, dog is the word! However, instead of suffocating the room with bone-shaped pillows and paw print bedding, this blogger and creative mom stuck with classic choices. Doggie silhouette art and pillowcases are sophisticated yet playful, and crisp white bedding anchors the room’s fun details, such as colorful wall paintings that reinforce the canine theme. [from Playing Sublimely] Our next themed space, an animal-motif girl’s room, sets the perfect tone with elephant-print curtains and fun creature artwork. Yet there is still plenty of room for kid-friendly favorites like a dollhouse and a toy oven. An important design rule: always make space for the things you love, even if they don’t fit with the theme. [from Swift Orchids] Are you certain you’d never decorate a room based on a child’s literary character? Perhaps this Winnie-the-Pooh-themed nursery will change your mind! The key: subtlety. Gone are mass-produced graphics in favor of soft yet striking colors, classic storybooks and a few carefully curated stuffed animals. [from Jennifer Bishop Design] In this next creature-themed nursery from Teal & Lime, an animal alphabet, owl figurine and woodland creature artwork add classy touches to the space without dominating it: Sporty Rooms Feeling sporty yet modern? This sports-and-fitness-themed room proclaims its active aesthetic with special features like a mini basketball court, a punching bag and a rock-climbing wall. Yet stunning contemporary design was not sacrificed, as shown by details like the geometrically interesting bed in the image below. [from Perianth] Vintage style permeates this sporty bedroom from Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. Old-school balls deck the wall over the bed, and industrial furnishings bring a quirky element to this well-designed space. [via Home Designing] Rooms That Celebrate the Natural WorldSometimes all the inspiration you need is from the world outside! This next room theme fromPottery Barn Kids combines pegboard, chalkboard and cork board on the wall for a functional space that encourages creativity. Garden-loving kids will enjoy this upbeat room theme that celebrates the natural world without being overly theme-y. [from HGTV.com] Are you ready to go on safari? This next space proves that animal style can infiltrate a bedroom without stampeding it! Neutral tones and weathered accessories create an environment that nurtures the explorer in every child. For product details, visit Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. Geometric SpacesIs “geometry” a theme? Sure is! And it’s perfect for grown-up spaces. Geometry reigns in this living room designed by Anthony Baratta. Note how lines, curves and angles pop on rug, cushion and wall, tying the space together in stylish fashion: We go out with a bang by featuring a geometric living room that celebrates the spiral. Though we wouldn’t call this space subtle in any shape or form, the motif itself is a modern celebration of curve and shape that defies theme-y expectation. [from Decoholic]
0 Comments
Emerald We begin with Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2013: emerald. Elegance, nature, vibrancy–emerald evokes all of these and more. Not to mention, it is the perfect way to bring the verdant wonder of the outdoors in. The color’s jewel-toned depth can add glamour to the simplest of rooms, breathing life and energy into every space. Soothing, calming yet striking, emerald is this year’s undeniable color of choice. Below we see an emerald bedroom with a stunning accent wall that celebrates the power of precious minerals. [from Carlyn and Company] Emerald also has the ability to look crisp and clean. Even the purest of bedrooms can be freshened up with this shade of green, as shown in the next image. [from Pinterest user Jessie Gray] Many emerald rooms revel in Hollywood Regency-style patterns, such as the lattice ceiling below. In addition, plant-themed textiles add a rich feel to spaces decked out in this year’s winning shade of green. [from Lonny] Our next bedroom was featured in a previous Decoist article on jewel-toned decor. Note how a slightly darker shade of green lightens up when juxtaposed with lamps and artwork in true emerald tones. [from Lonny] Below we see specialty walls enhanced by rich shades of emerald green in the form of draperies. Note how the reflective mirror picks up the verdant jewel tones, enhancing the overall emerald effect. [from Uma Stewart] Tangerine Tangerine Tango was Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2012. Don’t think this color has faded yet! In fact, it is still a color to watch in 2013! Red meets orange in this fiery shade, which makes a big statement in any room it inhabits. Below we see a vivid tangerine wall, offset by fresh white paint throughout the rest of the room. [from Suzette Sherman Interior Design] Speaking of white, accents and trim in this clean hue are particularly striking against the bold shade of tangerine. Note the crisp effect of white furniture, lighting and tabletop decor in the next featured space. [from Bright.Bazaar] Another color that stands out against red-orange walls? Purple! Note the bedding below, which makes a statement in shades of magenta and violet. Get all of the bedroom makeover details atApartment Therapy: Did you ever imagine that tangerine could be absolutely elegant? The room below proves that this color can epitomize glamour, especially when dressed up with eye-catching furniture in the Hollywood Regency style, as well as artwork and accents in complementary shades of blue. [from Lonny] Midnight Blue We now calm things down a bit with a soothing shade of midnight. Why we love this color? It manages to be deep without being dark. It manages to be nautical without being cliche. It manages to be modern without being sterile. And it manages to be masculine without excluding feminine elegance. What’s not to love?! Below we see a midnight blue bedroom from a London apartment designed by Icon Interiors: Thanks to a grated view with an industrial feel, the blue bedroom below has an undeniably modern look. Which makes its metal accents all the more ideal for such a unique space! [fromDraw the Line Design] In the next featured room, midnight blue is the perfect backdrop for shades of white, black and lighter azure tones. [from Laura U Interior Design] Bring on the crisp white trim! Blue can evoke a sense of summer in every season, thanks to its nautical associations, especially when juxtaposed with white furniture (and round mirrors that resemble portholes)! [from Domicile Interior Design] Acid Yellow We end with a bedroom paint shade that will knock your socks off! Or at least take your breath away! Acid yellow is vivid yellow hue with just a dash of green. We often see this color combined with natural shades of brown, as shown in the bedroom below. [from ZG Group via Home Design Lover] we go ultra-modern in a sleek bedroom space. Once again, brown is the accent color of choice, yet the acid yellow brilliance is confined to the closet doors, shelving, headboard and desk drawers. That’s one way to keep this powerful color in check! [from CIA International] We now put a traditional spin on the hue, which looks anything but expected when juxtaposed with vivid shades of salmon and green in the feminine space below. [from JMA Interior Decoration via Home Design Lover] Time to get even more girly! This girl’s bedroom gets its power from saturated colors like pink and green. It’s hard to imagine the same effect with plain white walls, don’t you think?! [from Best Home Decorators]
Whether it is the mudroom, foyer or hallway, they all serve the same purpose since it is the main entrance to a home and as such, both guests and members of the family will need a space where they can hang their coats, backpacks, shoes, drop their bags and even umbrellas. When it comes to designing that perfect foyer or hallway, especially where space is an issue, it requires careful thoughts and time if you wish to make the most of the space. The use of coat racks and hooks are known to save considerable space in foyers, hallways and mudrooms and with the creative ideas below, you will want to try them out in your home. Wall mounted hooks:If your space is small wall mounted coat hooks will help ensure that everybody has a space for his or her coat and hats. Two-in-one hooks can be mounted to take up coats and hats at a go. With the wall mounted hooks, your wet coats are exposed to air and they dry while hung on the hook. Use of closets:Closets can be used with hooks mounted on the outside of the closet to hang your favorite and mostly used coats, hats and handbags. Closets are also useful in addition to coat racks in your foyer if you require more storage than a single coat rack can provide. With a single rack across the closet door, you will have a space where you can hang other items like umbrella, with your shoes and boots placed at the foot of the closet. Hall tree coat rack:If you don’t want to use fancy coat racks or hooks, you can get more creative with the use of a carved hall tree coat rack. After it is mounted, hooks are installed on various parts of the branches where you can hang your coats, bags, hats, scarves and other accessories. The shoes and boots can be lined up at the foot of the tree with maybe a basket for other items. Decorative hooks:There are several designs out there for you to choose from, depending on your personality. With this deer-head shaped coat hook, your coats and hats can be conveniently hung on the horns that offer multiple hanging solutions. It adds a unique design to your entryway while serving a good purpose. The classic beauty of wood:If you like an eclectic look, then you can go for this coat rack design that sets guests wondering in which age you are living. With a framed mirror, a couple of hooks and a couple of antique paintings, your entryway is completely transformed even as it holds your coats, hats and other accessories.
There are trends that come and go. But some things are timeless. Today’s iconic furnishings never go out of style. These modern tables and seating options were designed with care, and the world has embraced them as showpieces. However, they are more than just revered designs to put on a pedestal. The Wassily Chair by Marcel BreuerLeather and chromium-plated steel beautifully combine in the Wassily Chair, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. Did you know that this chair was inspired by the design of a bicycle? And that the chair gets its name from Breuer’s Russian colleague Vasily (“Wassily”) Kandinsky? In fact, Breuer created this chair when he was the head of Germany’s Bauhaus Carpentry Workshop in Dessau. While the piece was designed in the 1920s, it rose to popularity again in the 1980s, appearing in many a modern interior. [from StyleCrave] You can order new versions of the chair today through companies like Knoll. Note the timeless look of these furnishings in contemporary interiors, as shown below. [from Randy Brown Architects] The Eileen Gray TableA chrome frame and round metal glass top are highlights of the Eileen Gray Table, also known as the E1027 Side Table. In fact, this piece was designed by Irish architect Eileen Gray in 1927, with the purpose of gracing the inside of the E1027 house (also designed by Gray). On display as part of the MoMA’s permanent collection in New York, the table can be ordered in reproduction form through retailers such as SitBetter.com: In fact, the Eileen Gray Table is another example of a 1920s furnishing that experienced a design revival in the 1980s. The piece’s simple geometry makes it a timeless classic. Below we see the table in a contemporary interior. [from Rex Kelly Mid-Century] The Cesca Chair by Marcel BreuerThe Cesca Chair’s unique name comes from Marcel Breuer’s daughter, Francesca. Cane and chromium-plated tubular steel together create the chair’s beloved form, which famously lacks traditional legs. Designed in 1928, the original model also lacked arms, though later models featured them, as shown below. [from Live Auctioneers] As with the Wassily Chair and the Eileen Gray Table, the Cesca Chair was rediscovered in the ’80s, gracing many a dining room and film set. Reproductions of the chairs can be purchased new from online retailers such as Knoll, or through vintage retailers such as Metro Retro Furniture: The LC2 Petit Modele Armchair by Le CorbusierArchitect Chareli-Edouard Jeanneret, also known as Le Corbusier, put his stamp on the world of design, including the interior realm. Jeanneret collaborated with designer Charlotte Perriand and his architect cousin Pierre Jeanneret to create many famous pieces, such as the LC2 Petit Modele Armchair designed in 1928. [from Modern Classics] But don’t confine this chair to a specific decade. It’s now a modern design staple, as shown in the room below. Note how the substantial nature of each piece makes a grouping sufficient for seating needs. After all, who needs a sofa when you have four of these cushy chairs? At the same time, there is a sofa version of this piece if you’re interested… [from Squeo Architecture PC] The Nelson Platform Bench by George NelsonThe next featured piece is used in offices, lobbies, and of course, at home! Designed by George Nelson and introduced in 1946 as part of Herman Miller’s first collection, the Nelson Platform Bench features a wooden form that reinforces the function of the piece. Nelson called this strategy “honest” design. Some use the piece as a bench, while others use it as a platform base or a table. The furnishing can be ordered from retailers such as Herman Miller, where Nelson served as director of design: The Eames Molded Plywood ChairThis beloved chair was coined “The Best Design of the 20th Century” by Time magazine. How do you top that?! And it’s easy to see why it earned the distinctive title. The form is amazingly sleek, and the piece is as comfortable as it is pretty. [from Design Within Reach] The Molded Plastic Eiffel Side Chair by George and Ray EamesOver the years, the Eiffel Side Chair has been crafted from a variety of materials. The originals (designed in 1948) were made from metal. In 1950, fiberglass was used to create the chairs, and today’s chairs are made from recyclable polypropylene. The Eiffel Side Chair was originally entered as a prototype in MoMA’s 1948 International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design. It’s hard not to love the eye-catching colors and industrial metal base: The Isamu Noguchi Coffee TableWe now feature a table that beautifully merges a wooden base with a glass top. Which is why you probably won’t be surprised to discover that the piece was designed in 1948 by sculptor Isamu Noguchi. [from Herman Miller] The Saarinen Tulip TableAlso called the Pedestal Table, the Tulip Table was completed in 1956, originally with a cast aluminum base that was said to be inspired by a drop of liquid. A modern kitchen and dining room staple, Eero Saarinen’s table has become a beloved icon of chic Mid-Century Modern style. In fact, we featured this table in our post profiling the interior design of the hit television show Mad Men. The Egg Chair by Arne JacobsenThe Egg Chair is a sculptural wonder. Designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, this upholstered piece swivels, and it’s guaranteed to steal the show in any room it inhabits. But perhaps the most delightful aspect of this piece is the way it envelops anyone who takes a seat, creating a sense of comfort and privacy! [from Maxwell Blake]
|
NellyLoving flowers, design and arrangement. Archives
June 2017
Categories |