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Sexy Ladies Decorate Your Walls！

Fanny — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:39:05 +0000

Sexy, Cute and beauty! Based out of the UK, Dupenny has been cooking up some sexy treats for the home. Be bold and dare to hang their promiscuous line of wallpaper featuring sultry ladies of the 20th Century. From roaring 20′s flappers to 50′s housewives and burlesque babes, they’ve got you covered. Maybe the ladis are too taboo for you? Don’t worry, they also offer tamer, yet equally dramatic, garden & tile patterns in their signature black & white palette. While you’re poking around their shop. I found these cute photos on modnest, and another post Leather Sofa and Other Handcrafted Designs also from her.

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Home Color Scheme–Update Your Room With Paint

achurenics — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:29:40 +0000

Paint is the least expensive way to change the look of a room, whether you want to modernize your living room or make your bedroom more serene. A fresh paint job enlivens a ho-hum interior, but picking the right color (or combination of colors) and figuring out where best to put it and how much to use can prove perplexing.

Dining Room Refresh

A palette of bold colors and do-it-yourself paint projects give this dining room a fresh look. We choose two shades of blue for the table and chairs and created a two-tone effect to add interest to the furniture. Separate the painted and non-painted portions of the chairs and table with painter’s tape. Semi-gloss paint works best on furniture because of it’s easy-to-clean finish, so apply several coats.

Color a Table
Unfinished wood is the perfect canvas for paint. Sand the surface lightly, remove the sanding dust with a tack cloth, and then spray the piece with one thin coat of primer and several thin coats of paint, allowing each coat to dry before adding the next. Protect the painted surface with two coats of polyurethane.

Craft a Place Setting
Chair backs coated with chalkboard paint provide erasable name “cards” for a dinner party. To take the theme even further, use the paint on a tray to create a menu board.

Update the Furniture
If the wood surface is already painted or varnished, remove dirt or wax buildup with a household cleaner and rinse. Sand rough areas and wipe away dust with a tack cloth. Apply two coats of stain-blocking primer and allow it to dry between coats. Roll or brush on two coats of latex paint in the direction of the wood grain. Use a brush to finish the surface with smooth strokes.

A New Life for Metal
Clean the surface with a stiff wire brush to remove flaking paint or rust. Wipe with a damp cloth and let it dry. Prime with metal primer and let dry, or use a paint specially formulated with rust inhibitors. Apply several thin coats of paint. If using spray paint, hold the can about 10 – 12 inches from the surface as you spray. Shake the can during the application to keep the color mixed. Spray lightly to avoid paint runs.

DIY Wallpaper
Using a supersize stencil, mimic the look of wallpaper for a fraction of the cost. Create a custom scene by randomly placing the stencil on the wall. Dab a filled foam brush on newspaper to remove excess paint before applying the paint to the stencil. Use stencil adhesive to temporarily attach the stencil to the wall.

Mirrored Lamp
Update a plain glass lamp with paint. Get the look of mercury glass with Looking Glass Mirror Paint. Spray several light coats of paint on the inside of a glass lamp base.

Painted Floor Cloth
A scrap of sheet vinyl flipped upside down makes a perfect canvas for a decorative floor cloth. Cut sheet vinyl to size using scissors. Prime then roll on two coats of latex paint. Use semigloss paint for extra durability or matte-finish paint if you plan to protect the finished project with clear polyurethane. Mask off a border for the dot pattern. Make pattern guidelines using parallel strips of painter’s tape.

Dresser Detail
Rescue a tired room with a fresh, graphic paint stencil used on a single standout furniture piece. The dresser’s treatment works because it repeats one large silhouette design in stark white against a deep, saturated color. To re-create this look, enlarge a leaf shape. Cut as many leaves as you want from repositionable adhesive vinyl (find at a signmaker’s shop). Place the leaf cutouts on the dresser drawers, apply a thin coat of acrylic matte medium, and roll on several thin coats of the finish paint. Carefully remove the vinyl when the last paint coat is dry to the touch. Use a utility knife on stubborn edges.

Scrap Art
Create wall art from left over paint supplies. Brush stripes of paint or press paint can lids onto scraps of kraft paper for colorful wall art. Mat and frame your work for one-of-a-kind decor.

Modern Art Background
Create a graphic backdrop for a display of tableware, collectibles, and boxes by creating a speckled effect on sturdy illustration board. Speckle the board with drips, splatters, and fine dots of two latex paint colors. Apply a fine mist of one color to the illustration board with a specking brush (follow the instructions on the brush). Next apply large drips and drops of paint on the board. Add more drips by loading the brush tip with paint and holding it above the board. Repeat with your second color. Let dry. The highly textured effect is tough to sand out, so tack the board inside cabinets or behind shelves for an interesting background that can be removed later.

Faux Bois Curtain Panels
For visual texture, embellish plain curtain panels. Here, we drew the look of wood graining on the 96-inch drapes using washable fabric markers then applied dimensional paint. Use a drop cloth because paint may bleed through the fabric. Start with thicker swirls and loops and fill in with thinner strokes.

DIY Tip: Linen, cotton, and natural-fiber fabrics absorb paint best. Always test a paint finish on a swatch first. As with all paint products, read the package instructions to ensure the best outcome. Fabric usually must be washed before painting.

Redo a Cabinet
Spray paint always makes for a smooth finish on large pieces of furniture, such as this cabinet. When the paint dries, coat the surface with polyurethane to add a uniform sheen.

Update Your Accessories
When painting on glass, start with a clean, dry surface. If you use a pattern, tape it to the inside of clear glass. With an artist’s brush, apply a thin layer of glass paint for a stained-glass look. For a more opaque finish, apply an additional coat after the first is dry. Paint slowly and gently to avoid bubbles. Using an artist’s brush, seal the design with glass-paint varnish. If you want the look of frosted glass, use a varnish with a matte finish.

For a ceramic surface, sand lightly to ensure paint adhesion. Clean the surface with trisodium phosphate (tSp) cleaner to remove grease and dirt. When dry, apply a bonding or ceramic primer. Let the primer dry. Brush on latex paint in a gloss or semigloss finish. You also can use a paint formulated for ceramic or porcelain surfaces. Allow the paint to dry for several days and take care not to scratch the paint while it’s curing.

Spray on a Mirror Finish
Mirror finish spray paint and a tree silhouette add vintage charm to an old window. Freehand-draw a design on the back of the window and then add mirror finish in several light coats. Or use a stencil to add a different motif to the front of the pane before spraying the mirror finish on the back of the glass.

Make a Blackboard
A pair of plastic frames organizes an entry with a blackboard and a corkboard. Paint the frames using no-prep spray paint designed for use on plastic. Spray the backing of one frame with chalkboard paint and reassemble. Insert a corkboard into the second frame. Read more at http://www.bhg.com

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Plywood Bookshelf by Linfa Design

filomenas50 — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:17:08 +0000

DNA Bookcase by Linfa Design is one of those furniture pieces that could serve different purposes at once. Besides holding books it could be used as a room divider. The bookshelf is made in curved plywood, beech veneered with black finished steel frame. As you might already understood it reminds a human DNA. That gives it a stylish and unusual look so it won’t spoil any contemporary interior. The bookcase is designed by Alessandro Elli. (via: digsdigs.com)

More Creative Bookshelves Designs

Movement Bookcase
The Movement Bookcase includes a arrangement of bent nails which can be shaped in the form of legs and arms, acting as book holders. [via]

Skateboard Shelf
Skateboard shelf is a piece of furniture that every skateboard lover would tell your that is awesome. [via]

Books on Earthquakes
If you’ve ever been obsessive about making sure your books line up neatly by height, then you’ll probably would hate the disorder of the Books on Earthquakes bookshelf. Sort of a lego meets Barbie meets global disaster the design isn’t just strange, but incredibly versatile due to the “lego” like modular components. You can create a very tall (unstable looking) shelf or 2 smaller ones from the same parts. [via]

This Multi-functional shelf design by Yoon-Zee Kim is a playful and creative piece of furniture. You can use it as a shelving system or a seating and a desk. This piece of furniture has a modern look, doesn’t take to much space and is a very clever idea that looks nice. [via]

Apartment White Design SANTPERE47 By Miel Architects
August 11th, 2010 · No Comments

SANTPERE47 is a typical Barcelona’s apartment of the end of the 19th century that was recently renovated by Miel Architects. As any other apartment should, it features very creative space saving storage solutions. There are 2.20 meter high ceilings so the open plan living room features a staircase that leads mezzanines of storage and bottle [...]

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Bookshelf Design Ideas – A Staircase Or A BookShelf
December 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Creative bookshelf design. Do you have trouble to manage all your large quantity books when you decorating your home? Maybe a good Structured bookshelp is very important.
How to design a good structure bookshelf? a staircase will help you. You should know the unique structure of each step, allowing for anyone to comfortably sit down while [...]

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Home Office Feng Shui Tips 2
September 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

By Laura Milligan

Below are 50 simple ways you can maintain a happy, clean, and organized office area at home by practicing the fundamentals of Feng Shui. By including the key elements fire, water, earth, and wood, you’ll have a work space that maximizes your productivity and energy while nurturing a calm, soothing balance.
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How To Choose The Best Sofa & Chair Slipcovers

filomenas50 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:10:24 +0000

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.

Choose A Slipcover Made From Machine Washable Fabric For Ultimate Versatility

Keeping a sofa or chair that sees high traffic clean can be a nightmare. That’s where custom slipcovers are a godsend. When the cover looks soiled it can be removed and cleaned without paying a professional furniture steam cleaner. Machine washable fabrics allow you to quickly save fabrics from stains setting in, like when a glass of red wine inadvertently gets spilled on furniture during a party. Reputable manufacturers offer machine washable slipcovers that are made slightly larger to account for shrinking during washing.

Choosing The Right Slipcover Fabric

Figure out how much wear and tear the piece that is being covered gets on a daily basis.

Chair slipcovers that get daily heavy wear should be covered with tough, durable, tightly woven fabrics such as twill, canvas, cotton or denim. Natural fibers such as cotton provide good wear resistance including fading and pilling, but may wrinkle easier than synthetic fibers. Fabrics with a percentage of synthetic and natural fibers offer the best versatility. Microfiber fabrics such as faux suede offer excellent wear resistance. Damask fabrics where the pattern is woven wear better than printed fabrics.

Color also comes into play when determining the wear and tear of a furniture cover. An accent chair in a formal living room won’t get as much use as a favorite chair in the family room so a light colored fabric would probably be suitable, whereas a darker fabric might be a better choice for a piece where children play or where food is eaten. Color also comes into play if pets are involved. A dark color wouldn’t be a good choice for a sofa that is frequented by a light colored pet that sheds.

Texture is another consideration. Linen is not the best option for chair covers that get daily use as it wrinkles easily and requires more care to keep clean. The fibers in linen can also have a tendency to stretch, which means repeated sittings will make it lose its shape faster. Silk fabrics are beautiful, but are delicate so they are best used as chair covers on accent pieces in formal areas of the house that do not receive a lot of wear.

Before choosing a fabric, order swatches to test out the fabric. By seeing and touching the fabric, you’ll be able to determine if the color fits the scheme of the room and if it’s sturdy enough for the furniture. (By Chris A. Harmen )

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Fanny — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:32:12 +0000

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Chinese ceramic Vases – White And Red

Fanny — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:07:49 +0000

The color red is Chinese color, it is dominates traditional Chinese weddings. Chinese people tend to use or wear red to add a joyful. these white and red flower vases beautiful and full of spirituality.

Red ceramic vases

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Ampersand Design – Home Accessories and Furniture

Fanny — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:42:08 +0000

sputnik lounge chair

Bloom pendant light

wall pocket storage system

Ampersand is an american design collective composed of shea springer and tim karoleff. the two collaborate
to create furniture and lighting they maintain ‘will serve you well’. they only have a few designs under their
belts, including the ‘bloom’ pendant lamp which features a petal-like adjustable shade and geometric storage
system ‘wall pockets’. their ‘sputnik’ lounge chair is their most complex pieces that uses a metal base upon
which the seat and back rest are stacked. a small wooden piece is attached to lock the pieces in place.

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Beautiful Decorative Ceramic Vessel From Etsy

Fanny — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:51:18 +0000

This decorative vessel features an incised stylized lotus design. Designed in the style and spirit of art nouveau, it has been formed on the potter’s wheel, skillfully carved and glazed, then fired using an American variation of the Japanese technique of raku to a temperature of approximately 1825 F.

This pottery bank was formed on the potter’s wheel, carved, glazed, then fired using an American variation of the Japanese technique of raku. It is fully functional.

This raku vase has been formed on the potter’s wheel, skillfully carved with a free-form spiral design, glazed, then fired using an American variation of the Japanese technique of raku.

This is a wheel-thrown stoneware clay vase form, burnished via terra sigillata, low-fired once for stability and then primitive pit fired for color and design. It has been surface-treated for ease of cleaning. It is – like all modern PITFIRE – decorative and is not suitable for functional or liquid use. It is approximately 6″ tall and 5″ in diameter. This piece is gallery priced between $75 and $88, depending on the gallery location. PLEASE NOTE that my information about “gallery pricing” is not some ridiculously inflated pie-in-the-sky value, but is drawn from my 17 years selling similar work in high-end craft galleries and shops.

Made of Alabama clay found near our studio, this pot was formed on the potters wheel, decorated using a warm looking satin matt spodumene glaze and a sculpted finial, then high-fired in a gas kiln to approximately 2400 degrees Fahrenheit.

And more beautiful ceramic vessels, vase, pots, bottles, here, I like them very much:)

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Decorative Contemporary Pendant Light

Fanny — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:38:41 +0000

I like Kathleen Hills’ light works. Below are my favorite light photos.

The light is Inspired by vintage Christmas Tree lights, these impossibly delicate pendants go beyond the holiday season and are perfect for the new year. The light comes with a china ceiling rose. Bone china.

The disc light has a large china ceiling rose with thirty-six bone china discs suspended. The light is available in either plain white, with a blue rose pattern inside or with twelve vintage patterns as shown. Bone china.

These lights are designed to hang as clusters. They are supplied with a china ceiling rose. They are also available as single pendants.

These lights are designed to hang as clusters. They are supplied with a black china ceiling rose and black satin flex.

The glass pendant light has two specially designed bone china parts and a vintage glass shade. The light comes with white satin cable and a china ceiling rose. Standard length of pendant is 700mm from ceiling to base of shade. This can be made shorter or longer – up to 1000mm if specified.

This tea light holder takes its form from a traditional candle stick holder.

Pendant lighting is comparatively a baby in respect to other type of lights in the same category starting from the Huge Chandeliers. Actually if history is right, Pendant lights came into existence just as a useful substitute but a less detailed version of Chandeliers with almost same features and functionality. In fact it derived its name from pendant, a jewelry accessory. Its typical history dates back to 2700 B.C. It started with hanging lamps of clay with light given by an animal fat burn which was the way Greeks devised. As time past, clay lamps were replaced by Glass. In the 80s, European pendants began to appear with exclusive use of glass designs as pendants with attractive shades.

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Arranging Wall Art – Wall Decorations

Fanny — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:26:08 +0000

Do you know how to create some exciting, strong and coherent expression with common wall art?

Fine sculptures can create a unique mood of the room and provide great experiences when they are considered. They could be displayed in montrer, on the pillars of creation or as stand here on the table as part of the normal life in space.

Modern platter is an easy decoration on the wall
Hang platter or plates with special hooks, and make your own unique pattern of the entrance, kitchen, or where you like.

Colorful paintings to a very white and simple style decoration.

Journalist: Sidsel Zachariassen Photographer: Thomas Ibsen

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