The Ivy Chair, almost like bringing home a shower of your raked treasure from the garden and trying out a DIY project. Whatever! From contemporary interiors point of view, the Ivy Chair in white (and maybe in black for Takashi) will be perfect! (Designer: Satoshi Itasaka)

Woven Rattan Leaf Chair at Wisteria

Rattan can seem kind of predictable when summer rolls around, but predictable is not what came to mind when we spotted this colorful, leaf-shaped version from Wisteria. Want it on the other hand, did. (via: apartmenttherapy.com)

The sexy and sensuous Leaf chair is inspired by nature’s curves. Graceful and slim, the upholstered top sits on a steel base as if floating in its own space. (designer: Kenneth Cobonpue)

Lounge Chair

This design takes its aesthetics and structure inspiration from leafs. The chair’s body is comprised from two major parts; aluminum cast frame and a co-injected silicone + plastic seat for support and comfort. The structure and seating position were aimed for leisure and relaxation. (via: nirsiegel.com)

Living Room
In designer Vicente Wolf’s New York loft, a Dutch Colonial daybed he bought in Borneo faces VW Home chairs in his linen, left, and his wool blend. Candlesticks, 18th c., on 1960s round table, all from Italy. Italian film set lamp, 1960s. Photography by artists such as Lisette Model, Geert Goiris and Walker Evans.

Timeless Design in the Bedroom
Drapery in VW Home wool. Italian 18th century table. Chinese 19th century bowl. Hans Wegner chair, 1960s. Ashanti stool. Bed by Wolf in VW Home mohair blend. Anichini linens on the bed. VW Home table near Italian set lamp, 1960s. Photograph by Martin Munkacsi. Eero Saarinen table for Knoll. Antique french gold table sits below the windows.

Conversation Area in Living Room
19th c. Russian chair with gold frame on the left, VW Home sofa in Wolf’s wool blend and mid-century acrylic chair by Erwine and Estelle Laverne. Drum table by Wolf. Edelman Leather cowhide rug. Drapery in VW Home wool. (more…)

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.
Furniture

Rearrange furniture frequently. [...]

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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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Living room is a place in your home that welcomes your guests and makes them feel comfortable, thus it should be livable. Your living room must be arranged with contemporary furniture so that it offers comfort and convenience to you, your family and your guests. While you select contemporary living room furniture, you need to think about certain basic points that are quite helpful for you to give that modern look to your living room.

Your choice of contemporary living room furniture will reflect your lifestyle and perception towards modern living. Therefore, your living room furniture must be stylish and elegant to please you, your family and your guests. Once you are ready to select contemporary living room furniture you must see that it blends well with walls and floorings. Well now about the exclusive pieces of furniture that you will be purchasing. As we all know that the main furniture unit for your living room is your sofa set it needs to be exclusive and trendy.

White Living Room Designs
March 4th, 2010 · No Comments

In a room that’s quite as busy as this one, choosing white as a background colour and for furniture and accessories will simplify and streamline the space. Add warmth simply with colourful blinds or cushions. Billy bookcases, Ikea

Whitewashed floorboards will instantly brighten a space; buy yours with this look, or give old boards a makeover [...]

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Living Room Furniture By Roche-Bobois
November 16th, 2009 · No Comments

Classical furniture
Roche-Bobois is a French furniture company that has just released its 2009 Spring-Summer collection of living room furniture which seems to lay heavy emphasis on the vivid colours that reflect the season.

Sun room and colorful sofa

Leather sofa and solid wood retro style furniture

French Country Decorating Ideas- French Antique
May 25th, 2009 · 3 Comments
French country decorating [...]

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Classical and Modern Combination Home Design
August 12th, 2009 · No Comments

Oriental charm living room, Modern but classical.

Classical style painting

Modern neoclassical living room, white walls, black sofa.
Asian Home Decor – Modern NeoClassical
May 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Asian Home Decor , Modern NeoClassical Chinese Style
Tips For Asian Interior Decorating
March 8th, 2008 · No Comments
Tips For Asian Interior Decorating.
1. Focus on texture. Because Asian style can be so [...]

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Egyptian and Mediterranean Style Colorful Home
August 12th, 2009 · No Comments

Pink sofa
Pink Interior Design
May 1st, 2009 · 2 Comments
Country Homes & Interiors
a feminine pink bedroom
We have chosen two toning pinks for this exuberant yet feminine bedroom. Sexy Pink on the right creates a feature wall and is complemented beautifully with Sweet Pink on the back wall and Strawberries ‘n’ Cream on the window frames.
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The walls [...]

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A Collection Of Modern Living Room Decorating Ideas
August 5th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Lucas Allen

David Prince

Mark Lund
Give a living room depth by mixing materials and textures.

Douglas Friedman

Jeff McNamara
Use transparent tables in small spaces to give them an uncluttered feel.
Decorating a Living Room with Blue, Green and White
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
Whether your living room is a 21 foot length with a large picture window at one end [...]

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Decorating a Living Room with Blue, Green and White
July 30th, 2009 · 11 Comments

Whether your living room is a 21 foot length with a large picture window at one end or you live in a tiny apartment and the living room is bijou to say the least, there are living room décor ideas to suit you and your budget.
If I was choosing a color scheme for my living [...]

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You will find a huge range of exclusive collection in this range with a good variety in color, quality, designs, shape and the material used. Sofa set made of leather give your living room a contemporary look and elegance that will obviously please your guests. Different colors available are black, white, brown or deep reds, but black or white sofa sets are always considered to be smart and sleek. While purchasing a modern sofa set, you need to check the size of your living room.

You can choose a three seater if you have a normal sized living room and five seater sofa set if you have a lavish living room. The other units of furniture include entertainment table, recliners, side table for reading lamp, comfortable and stylish stools, decorative wall units where you can arrange beautiful show-pieces, lamps and lighting to add a touch of comfort and coziness etc, you will get a huge range of designer furniture pieces for your contemporary living room.

Country Style Living Room Furniture and Sofas
November 16th, 2009 · No Comments

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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Two Legs Chair – Cool Chair Designs
May 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment

They are real chairs, but how could a chair with only two legs stand still? The arcanum is in the shadow the chair, it is made of steel!

In fact, they are not the latest two legs chairs.
And other cool chiar designs

Multi-leg red chair

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Cedar Stump Table
25″ high, 20″ diameter, 20lbs.
Salvaged from Vancouver Is. Beach
Ocean Weathered Natural Finish

Ameoba table
Red Cedar, Stainless Steel Legs. Dimensions- 18” high x 35” x 45.”

John Ross Design attempts to foster appreciation for the forms produced by trees and their environments by embracing the inherent character and individuality of each tree and allowing it to speak for itself.

Table and Benches

Hudson Furniture

Hudson says:

None of the woods we use are harvested from old growth forests. Our wood slabs are domestically sourced from either salvaged trees or wind/storm damaged trees.

Visit the Hudson Furniture website – here.

Home Office Designs – Modern home office furniture
November 20th, 2009 · No Comments

When you are furnishing a workspace for your house, you want it to be a stylish and comfortable place to work. Solid wood furniture creates an elegant yet warm and welcoming atmosphere in any room of the home. Their desks are great for home offices when natural warmth of solid hardwood and contemporary design are [...]

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Living Room Furniture By Roche-Bobois
November 16th, 2009 · No Comments

Classical furniture
Roche-Bobois is a French furniture company that has just released its 2009 Spring-Summer collection of living room furniture which seems to lay heavy emphasis on the vivid colours that reflect the season.

Sun room and colorful sofa

Leather sofa and solid wood retro style furniture

French Country Decorating Ideas- French Antique
May 25th, 2009 · 3 Comments
French country decorating [...]

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When you are furnishing a workspace for your house, you want it to be a stylish and comfortable place to work. Solid wood furniture creates an elegant yet warm and welcoming atmosphere in any room of the home. Their desks are great for home offices when natural warmth of solid hardwood and contemporary design are things which motivates you to do your work better. Cubus and Atelier desks are usual desks with mobile pedestal, although Atelier has a nice feature which could be suitable for a lot of people. For more info visit Team 7 site for their other wooden furniture products.

Contemporary Bathroom Suites
April 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Contemporary Bathroom Suites By Kent Bathrooms. Kent Bathrooms was established since 1989 and providing complete bathroom installation service.
A suite can give your bathroom a rather clinical finish. Simply choosing a bath that doesn’t match your sink and toilet can make all the difference – just stick to the same colour and a similar period to [...]

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Modern Room Color Schemes
May 5th, 2009 · 1 Comment

A modern room color scheme is simply a coordinated effort amongst all the colors in the room to create a group, or scheme that is noticeable from a distance.

Feature wall: A striking wall turns an ordinary room into an exceptional one. The intense richness of Redcurrant Glory on the fireplace in this image works brilliantly [...]

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There are many considerations to be made when looking for the right home office furniture. Ask yourself a few important questions before you decide which type of home office you want.

1. What kind of people will be frequenting your home office?

2. What is your budget?

3. Should the furniture be suited towards long-term use or short-term use?

4. How much space do you have in the room you are furnishing?

5. Do you prefer modern or traditional style furniture?

The second-floor office of designer Kevin Rein

Ideas for small spaces: Gray walls + simple furniture: Ralph Lauren ‘Grange Hall’er’s Ohio farmhouse, painted Grange Hall by Ralph Lauren. When painting small homes and spaces, Reiner advises using restraint: “I use no less than three and no more than five paint colors in similar tones throughout the house to create a flow.”

Photo by Don Freeman, Country Living.

In her newly-built Hamptons ‘barn,’ Ina Garten turned an alcove outside her bedroom into a small office. Walls are painted Farrow & Ball’s White Tie. The antique desk is from Bloom, in Sag Harbor, and the photo of Luxembourg Gardens is by Jean-Michel Berts.

Photo by Simon Upton, House Beautiful.

Ideas for small spaces: Vintage apothecary cabinet for storage, from Elle Decor

The home office of accessories designers Richard Lambertson and John Truex’s rural Connecticut home. They designed the desk; a vintage apothecary cabinet serves as a storage unit; factory lights are from Privet House. Displayed throughout are paintings by Truex, vintage commercial art, and sample footwear from the Lambertson Truex men’s collection.

Photo by Pieter Estersohn, Elle Decor, October 2008

Study Room Design – Feng Shui Tips For Study Room
May 20th, 2009 · No Comments

The study is an important room in the house. Here are some useful feng shui tips for study room design.
Start by making sure that the study room is tidy. Studying in an untidy room can be quite distracting, so make sure that the room itself is clean and calm. Don’t leave things that are not [...]

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Modern Home Office Design Collection
April 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment

White Interior Design Inspiration for Home Office, simple and sophisticated home office style.

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Pictures Of Living Room Reading Nook
April 25th, 2009 · No Comments

designer: Sara Gilbane

photo: Skinny Laminx

somethings hiding in here

photo: Summer Thornton

photo: Pierce Allen

Pictures Of Living Room Reading Nook

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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 style living room – can easily look outdated if it’s covered in fabric that dates easily, so choose pattern over plains in a large print. Southwold express chair, Laura Ashley

If you want your country look to be subtle and modern, choose large prints and limit them to just one or two areas of the room. Match them with modern furniture. Amari collection, Sanderson

Minimalist Style Living Room Design
November 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Living room is the first room in a home interior that the user will see when he enters the house. Minimalism is observed in the design of furniture pieces, and clean lines or slimmer silhouettes are evident in a modern country living room design. Having a focal point in your living room and accents to [...]

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Modern Country Home: Decorating with Pink and White
October 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Pink Living Room
This thoughtfully composed yet comfortable design scheme of pink-white-pink establishes an orderly decorating plan. Count on pink to maintain its joyful presence, and include a generous helping of white to keep the feeling light and airy.

Decorate with Distinction
A nailhead chair, when covered in an inspiring rose-print polished cotton, becomes a conversation piece. Mirrored [...]

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