DESIGN TIP OF THE WEEK

INTIMATE SPACE

Over the years so many people have made the mistake of making their bedrooms the prime space for kid’s toys, office work, eating meals and many other unrelated uses that have steered the bedroom away from its sole purpose, an intimate space used for relaxation and sleep. The bedroom should be a retreat from the hectic and noisy world in which we live in.  There are plenty of ways to make your bedroom a space that you can call your own, one that allows you to read, watch TV, meditate and most of all…sleep. When choosing bedroom furniture, do it with care, as they will be with you for many years to come. The bed itself is the most essential piece of furniture in the room and is usually the main focal point.  There are plenty of choices out there, so be creative when picking out the style bed that you want.  Try finding a unique headboard, an antique four-poster bed, or even a really great piece of art work that can be hung on the wall behind the head of your bed frame.  Painting your walls can easily transform your bedroom into the calming oasis you are looking for.  If you ever want to change the design scheme of your space, paint is such a quick and easy fix.  Picking out accessories, such as bedding, throw pillows, lighting, wall hangings and all other bedroom essentials is a really great way to add a bit of personality to the room. Go ahead and turn your bedroom into the stylish and relaxing escape that you have been longing for.

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Modern Baby

Modern furniture can be seen in all rooms of a home.  There is no need to stick to traditional baby furniture anymore..check out some of the fantastic products I found…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some really great places to look for modern and eco friendly baby furniture is dwellstudio.com, ducducnyc.com, qcollectionjunior.com, and oeufnyc.com.

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Unique Finds

Come check out some of the unique items I found for you and your home!

 

Wood Deer Head

 

Jewelry Stand 

 

Ipod Docking Station

 

 

Leaf Style Ring

  

An ordinary suitcase for multiple uses 

 

Secret laptop cases

  

  

 

Fruit Basket 

 

Zipper cup-perfect for tea!  

Tea Lovers

 

Directors Table

 

A single flower vase 

 

Mirrors made with belts!

Most of these items can be found at Urban Outfitters, Uncommon Goods, and Roost.  Check out their websites for some other unique finds!!!

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DESIGN TIP OF THE WEEK

Awaken your Walls     
A fresh coat of paint may be just the answer to completely transforming your space.  Chosing your color scheme for a room or an enitre house may be difficult, but we have provided you with a few ways to help simplify this process.  When selecting a paint color, consider the mood of a room.  Soft, cool colors and neutrals create a quiet and relaxed atmosphere while stronger colors will add drama.  In more sociable atmospheres, like a dining room or kitchen, warmer, contrasting and somewhat brighter colors will add to these areas.  While deeper blue-greens and neutrals will give a more formal ambiance.  It is always smart to choose darker values for the floor, medium values of color for the walls and light values for the ceiling.  Make sure you pay attention to the amount of light in a room when considering a paint color.  Natural daylight shows the truest color, incandescent lighting brings out warm tones and yellows, and fluorescent lighting casts a sharp blue tone.  Finally, make sure you test your color before applying it to the entire room.  Use a large piece of poster board or large areas of a wall for testing the color for your fresh new space. 

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Decorating with Wallpaper

There are plenty of creative ways to decorate a space using wallpaper.  Anything from walls, furniture, lamp shades, frames, and many other applications.  Here are some unique and creative ways to add wallpaper to your space.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Amethyst…a New Color Trend

Amethyst

This rich, beatiful jewel tone takes center stage this season in fashion, fabrics and accessories. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I Want to Dine in that Chair!!!

Why not dine in style…here are some of

my top picks for dining chairs.

 

  

 

 

 

No matter what your design style is, you can always find furniture pieces to complement it!  The great thing about upholstered chairs is that you can customize them to correspond with the color theme in your space.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t be afraid to mix and match fabrics and textures. 

 

 Old with new. 

 

Adding a bench with individual chairs. 

 An eclectic grouping. 

 A touch of color. 

There are plenty of ways to make your dining space one that you can call your own!

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Following Fashion…

Stripes…

Whether they are thin, thick, monochromatic

or multicolored, these parallel lines bring a crisp edge to any room.

 

 

Yellow Multi Embroidered Wool Stripe Piece by Marc Jacobs from fall/winter 2009. http://www.marcjacobs.com/

 

  

                                          

              

          

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Organic Bedding..it makes you feel GOOD!!!

There are plenty of vendors that offer organic bedding that is still comfy and chic! 

 

Evolve’s mission is to offer beautiful, quality pieces that inspire people to create a comfortable living space while maintaining harmony between themselves and their environment.

 

 

Amenity’s products are printed with non-toxic, water-based dyes on 300 thread count 100% certified organic cotton percale. 

 

 

 

Plover textiles are produced from 100% organic cotton.  Their organic linens come from non-genetically engineered seeds grown in soil that is free of pesticides, herbicides or other cutotoxins.  They use low impact, fiber reactive dyes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

www.ploverorganic.com

 

 

Coyuchi bedding is 100% organic with no synthetics and no toxic chemicals.

 

 

 

Bedspread pattern pure 300-thread-count organic cotton percale.

Exotic paisleys, printed on soft, organic 230-thread-count cotton percale.

 

 

Woven in soft organic cotton, free from pesticides and toxic chemicals or dyes. EKO Sustainable Textile certified using GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).

 

Smooth 230-thread-count organic cotton. Subtly frayed edges.

All of these great finds can be found at http://www.westelm.com/

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Throw Pillow This…Throw Pillow That

There are so many prints, patterns, and fabrics to choose from!  Don’t be afraid to mix and match your throw pillows…be creative!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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