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Holiday Decor: Dining Room and Living Room Decorating

Fanny — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 07:33:45 +0000

Photo Credit: Robin Stubbert

Fresh white flowers and greenery make a surprisingly wintry effect, minus the chill.

Photo Credit: Frances Janisch

Create a winter wonderland in blue and white with some simple touches.

Photo Credit: Charles Maraia

Matching bunches of flowers punch up the effect.

Above photos via: countryliving

Photography: Stacey Brandford

Bring the outdoors in with glistening white decorations that mimic the snow-covered holiday landscape. Red accents are hot on the 2009 fashion runways, so bring these into your home, as well.

Photography: Stacey Brandford

Products & Services: Shelves, Ikea; Ribbon on gifts, Mokuba; wall colour, Silver Cloud (30YY 63/024) ICI Paints.

The generous Ikea shelving system in this living room keeps things organized while offering plenty of space to display family photos, vases and bowls.

Photography: John Cullen

Products & Services: Christmas tree, Danson Decor.

The look is simple to achieve and drop-dead chic. A Louis Ghost chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell continues the mod aesthetic.

Photography: Tracy Shumate

Products & Services: Red chairs, Ikea; artwork: Botanical on Red by Lamont (top left), Small Branch by Ratcliff (top, second from left), Pinhole Nesters 2,3 & 4 by Wood (small red birds); Sarah by Gilmour (top right), The Happy Family by Irvine (bottom left), Art Interiors.

Photography: Janis Nicolay
Products & Services: Tree,David Hunter Garden Center
This tree’s fluffy branches have been sprayed white to add texture and a snowy effect.

Photography: Tracy Shumate

Products & Services: Rug, Modern Weave; throw, Angus & Company.

Photography: Stacey Brandford

Photography: Ted Yarwood
Products & Services: Amber ornaments, Putti; ribbon, Mokuba; bouquet, Michel Renaud of Toronto’s Horticultural Design.
Arrange the branches in a tall vase with a medium-sized opening, and pour in sand to stabilize the bottom. To keep the look modern, opt for ornaments in a limited palette, such as these silver and amber decorations.

Photography: Michael Graydon
Products & Services: Tassels,Designer Fabrics; chairs, Elte; china, AT Design Group; vases,Trianon.
Simple Christmas decorations can make a big statement. A large evergreen wreath decorated with burlap tassels adds an organic appeal to this holiday table.

Above photos via: houseandhome.

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White House In Winter–Interior Design

Fanny — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:36:35 +0000

White house

All white interior. Living and dining area.

All white kitchen, clean and beautiful.

All white master bedroom.

Living room, french style furniture, and the beautiful crystal chandeliers.

Exterior, outdoor furniture

Vintage style, love the rattan baskets.

White glass doors.

This is a old villa renovated in 1800′s style. The big white wooden house with the beautiful window panels blend into the winter landscape of Brastad, Bohuslän. The house is a so-called cutting sheds and looks like it has been here for ages, or at least from the merchant’s era in the late 1800s. Visit skonahem(Swedish) for more info.

By: JOHANNA Flyckt Photo: Mari Eriksson via: skonahem

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Fanny — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:30:38 +0000

Above narrow bathroom is designed by bathroom brand Cifial USA (In 1996, CIFIAL strengthened it’s commitment to the North American market by opening Cifial USA in Atlanta, GA. With offices and a warehouse totaling 41,000 sq. feet, Cifial USA is the home of North American operations and distribution. With almost $9 million worth of inventory on hand, our distribution center meets the needs of our 2,000+ distributor/showroom locations.), this compact yet contemporary bathroom by San Francisco-based Marsh & Clark Design is dressed to the nines, and it’s all in the details. From the ground up, this narrow bathroom has a wide-reaching aesthetic appeal that’s timeless, with pops of trends that still keep it current with today’s fashions. Photos found on trendir.

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Fanny — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:30:56 +0000

modern kitchen

Living room, chair and bookshelf.

Lovely creative vase and flowers

Blue chair and yellow center table

Simple black desk and light, Ikea style.

This modern colorful room is the apartment of the talented design duo from What We Do which is a full service design studio of Denmark. Based out of Denmark, Hanne & Tobias Scheel Mikkelsen offer numerous services including interior design, graphic design, product design and so on.

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Multi-Generational Home Designed by BUB Archtekten

Fanny — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:38:46 +0000

Dining place

Huge windows of the house

Kitchen and dining room, minimalist design.

White and yellow walls, yellow cabinets, staircase.

Bathroom on the attic.

Exterior.

This multi-generational gable house plan is essentially two houses in one, offering attached accommodations while maintaining a sense of privacy. Designed by BUB Archtekten, this German home features an east and west gable, one occupied by the parents, and the other by the children and their children. Between the two volumes is a common area connecting the two, with fantastic panoramic views of the countryside. The Multi-Generational Home has a clean and contemporary style, with a minimalist interior punctuated by modern details like vibrant colors contrasting natural elements like stone and wood. A patio extends the length of the house between the two volumes, offering an outdoor entertaining area from which to enjoy the sparkling sunsets. BUB Archtekten. via trendir

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Fanny — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:59:21 +0000

This is the best sample photos of Japanese Solid Wood Bar Design and Interior by Japanese Architect Noi Shigemasa. This Shimuraya Wooden Bar located in Tokyo and developen in 2006. All of this bar materials, interior, ceiling, flooring and furniture made by natural solid wood with natural finishing so make this bar interior look so natural, warm and unique. The soft bar lighting make this bar interior look so natural and warm.

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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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Interior Color Scheme–Adding Black To Your Room

AltonySe — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:04:27 +0000

Black Berries

Black storage ottomans and side tables add a sleek silhouette to this red kitchen and living room. Don’t underestimate the power of graphic pillows to pump up a simple color scheme. Here, cherry blossom pillows keep a charcoal-gray sofa looking chic, not drab.

Electric Color Combo
Let your fun, funky spirit come out with an outrageous wall color. Just tame it with touches of black: a sleek picture frame and mismatched black chairs do the trick.

One-Touch Wonder
A room as cheery as this country dining room needs a place for the eye to rest — simple black dining chairs fit the bill without calling too much attention to themselves.

Start Small
If you’re nervous about adding black to a room, start small by coating minor architectural details in black. The inside walls of a built-in and portions of the wall set apart by molding are ideal for these small touches.

Two Shades of Black
Mixing styles in black is a definite can-do. Here, a new-again damask print in black and white sits atop an antique black table. The shared colors pull them together for an elegant look.

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AltonySe — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:30:20 +0000

Create a warming orange living room

By painting both the skirting and the walls in Tuscan Terracotta we give the room an increased feeling of height. By doing this the wall looks like it travels all the way to the floor, rather than being chopped off by a pale skirting.

Create a welcoming family hall way

Because life is for living we have used Roasted Red on the walls in Dulux Endurance Matt finish which is ten times tougher than conventional paint. This makes it easy to remove stubborn stains, perfect in a busy hallway like this. We’ve teamed that with Antique Satin on the tongue and Grove and painted the Table with Crazy Cream.

Create a light & airy space

Keep your look simple, crisp and understated like we have here by combining Pacific Breeze on the walls with Absolute White on the window frame and setting the room off beautifully is this ultra-modern chair.

Create 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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AltonySe — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:51:56 +0000

Modern luxury farmhouse design living room with blue decorated sofa, ottoman leather armchairs and fireplace.

When designing a modern farm, balconies, wide board floors and beautiful fireplaces are welcome. The plant can be central hall, living room side or a variation of both. Gathering places inside the house is as important today as they were 200 years ago.