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Design Ideas that Will Make Small Bathrooms Look Big

Posted on April 25, 2015 | Leave a comment

If you don’t have the dough for a major reno or if upgrading to a larger home is out of the question, you might find your dreams of having a colossal spa-inspired sanctuary washed down the drain.

It’s no surprise that the bathroom is one of the spaces we value most in our homes. It’s where we prepare for the day and unwind when it’s over. It’s where we go to take a break from the world or to catch up with it. However, to the plight of homeowners and renters alike, it can also be one of the smallest and trickiest spaces to work with.

Cool and Kid-Friendly Playrooms

Posted on February 12, 2014 | Leave a comment

Outfitting a play space for children might consist of nothing more than setting up a few old furniture pieces, plastic storage bins and the extra TV.

But some parents want the play space to reflect their design aesthetic. Does the rest of the home read more Eero Saarinen than Superman? More Verner Panton than Pokemon? Is the vibe less Nickelodeon, more George Nelson? If so, you’ll want to try balancing kid-friendly with cool.

Some options:

MOD MAD3

Lots of decor from the ’60s and ’70s works well in a play space: mod lamps, modular furniture, pop art and fun, space-age prints for wallpaper and textiles. Hues popular back then — orange, yellow, teal, green, white — add energy to furniture, cushions and rugs.

New York-based designer Amanda Nisbet used a Roy Lichtenstein print and a chrome-trimmed bubble chair in one of her children’s space projects. Victoria Sanchez, a designer in Washington, D.C., used colorful Missoni fabrics to liven up a teen lounge.

What’s Ahead in Home Decor for 2014

Posted on February 2, 2014 | Leave a comment

Which styles and colors will we be seeing in furniture showrooms — and, ultimately, homes — in the months ahead?

Metal of the moment

All that glitters is now gold. “Gold was everywhere,” Basil says. “We heard a couple of markets ago that gold was coming back, but this market, boom!”

She saw gold dominating light fixtures and furniture hardware, in both shiny and brushed finishes, overtaking pewter and brushed nickel. One of her favorite pieces was a decorative seashell with a natural heavily textured exterior and a shiny gold-leaf interior.

“That juxtaposition of rough organic with gold is just beautiful,” Basil says.

Gold also re-entered the palette for fabrics, in a golden camel hue, she says. “It’s a way to keep your gray and add a new twist, warming it up and adding another dimension.”

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Category Archives: decorating

Design Ideas that Will Make Small Bathrooms Look Big

Cool and Kid-Friendly Playrooms

What’s Ahead in Home Decor for 2014

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