Posts from — July 2010

Hajj is probably one of the most essential pillars of the Islamic religion. It provides a very distinctive opportunity that you should utilize with the intention to reconcile with Allah and to hunt His forgiveness. This will assist you make a new and recent start in life. Hajj can be an expertise of a lifetime since not everybody can afford to have interaction in it. [Read more →]

Deep Red Drinks Room
The ultimate red room. The walls and doors in the “drinks room” are upholstered in a deep red Brunschwig & Fils silk stripe. Leopard carpet from Stark.
photo credit: Eric Piasecki

Chocolate and Red Bedroom
A 19th-century Italian headboard, upholstered in Osborne & Little’s Tamara, is the centerpiece of this bedroom highlighted with chocolate, red, and a soft pink. Very romantic.

photo credit: James Carriere

Splash of Red and White
Delightfully busy and engaging Jardin Chinois Red wallpaper from Waterhouse Wall-hangings masks the flaws of an awkwardly shaped powder room. The window shade is Cire red linen by Lee Jofa with Clarence House Greek Key tape. The perfect example of a bold use of red and white.
photo credit: Simon Upton

Red and White Bedroom
This red and white child’s bedroom is perfect for winter. The sophisticated red print is from Pierre Frey. A clever touch is Lee Jofa striped wallpaper — hung horizontally. Swing-arm lamps are from Phoenix Day. [Read more →]

When you want to pack up and move to a store? In this case, yours truly wants to go live at Alice Lane Home for a spell. I think owner and designer Jessica Bennett and I must be operating on similar wavelengths because I adore almost everything I’ve seen of this Utah shop and design hotspot. (via: manolohome.com)

Country Style Living Room Furniture and Sofas
November 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment

For country style with a formal twist, go for dark wood furniture with simple lines and slim proportions – ideal in a larger room. Barton sofa collection, Marks & Spencer

Choose furniture that’s squashy, sink-inable and comfortable, and pile on cushions for a welcoming feel. Osterley collection, Sanderson

Wing armchairs – the classic must-have in a country [...]

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Innovative and Modern Chair Designs Collection (32 pics)
August 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment

Modern chairs, stools and innovative chair designs from all over the world.
Aperto Chair
Modern chair by Caroline Havag, a design student at Norway’s Oslo National Academy of the Arts.

Barnacle Chair
Creative chair by designer Ania Wagner is made from sustainable wood and lined with a cultivated industrial felt.

ReLegs Chair
Modern chair by Jennifer Heier that is able to go [...]

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Slipcovers are an easy and affordable solution to update furniture. Over time, wear and tear start to show on the fabrics of most chairs and sofas even when the piece is still in good shape overall. Custom slipcovers spruce up any chair, sofa or love seat, but it’s important to pick the right fabric for the look you’re going for and to take into consideration how much use each piece of furniture gets.

Solid Vs. Patterned – How To Choose

Walking in a furniture store, you might be attracted to the bold stripes of a sofa or the all-white linen sofa. But an all-white linen sofa is no match for a toddler with grimy hands. And patterned fabric from florals to plaids, can be in style one season and out the next. Solids are a safe bet when choosing fabric for a new furniture cover.

Going with solids doesn’t mean boring. Choosing bold patterned accessories and fun accent pieces including pillows and throws allows you to accessorize with current trends, but can be easily changed when it’s time for a new style.

Some pieces of furniture need bold patterns, especially when going for a specific overall look or theme. Florals, geometric patterns, plaid, striped or themed fabrics are available in slipcovers, but rather than overwhelming an entire living room set with a pattern, choosing one bold pattern for an accent piece is a good idea. Chair slipcovers in patterns nicely coordinate with a solid sofa without overdoing patterns.

Dining room chair slipcovers allow you to either get a new look completely, or replace dingy stained fabric. A great way to mix solid and patterned fabric is to choose chair slipcovers in solid fabric for the four armless versions and then choose patterned chair covers for the chairs at the head of the table.

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For hen night time celebrations there are various hen evening equipment for hens or brides-to-be, resembling pink or black tutus. A tutu is a part of a fancy dress for a dancer or partygoer. A pink tutu is a great fancy costume for a girl’s hen night that may sure to brighten your celebration. Tutu’s are perfect for the membership or different social gathering places and are designed for women who want to showcase just a little bit extra leg and have a little bit bit more fun than usual. A short and horny tutu is made up of layers of sheer mesh, a stretchy elastic nylon waistband and a brilliant pink or sexy black tutu will add some additional spunk to your hen night and can remember to get you noticed. [Read more →]

Canopy of Curtains

Held to the side with fabric ties, pleated floor-length drapes create a canopy effect in the master bedroom.

Short Shutters

Turn-of-the-century furnishings include painted half shutters across the bottom of the windows and a swag of striped fabric across the top.

Consider Curtain Lining

Line curtains with thick, dark fabric to cut down on glare in naturally bright rooms. Lining also helps protect drapes from dust and color fading.

Unifying Design

Yellow and blue toile covers French doors in the dining room and windows in the kitchen, unifying the two separate spaces.

Lace Garland

Instead of full window treatments, string a lace border along kitchen windows. It will let more light into a dark room and add vintage charm.

Vintage Shutters

Vintage louvered shutters replace curtains or blinds, making the window a focal point in the red-and-white dining room.

Bay Window

Red print fabric hangs artfully in front of this kitchen’s small bay window.

Double Treatment

Sometimes two window treatments are better than one. A swag of red-and-white gingham hangs over white hinged Colonial shutters.

Single Pattern

In this small guest room, a single, blue-and-white pattern covers the walls and a traditional valance, as well as accenting pleated shades.

Contemporary Villa Design by M Architects
April 27th, 2010 · No Comments

This home design architecture concept based on surrounding landscape, which is disused limestone quarry .With T-shaped architecture structure, this house design is exciting. The upstairs floor growth form conjunction axis of house structure, provide intuitive bedroom modern design with fireplace inside and comfortable bathroom interior design, also small nice balcony for landscape capture. In fact, [...]

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Interior Color Ideas – How to Choose Paint Color For Home
December 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Color decorating ideas, to me, are just that: ideas to be played with. Through experimentation you will soon learn that, yes you can use deep plum on one wall and a deep pink on the other three walls, with a terracotta carpet to finish. With white for the ceiling, coving, fitted furniture and door, the [...]

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