match the color of your carpet then go two shades lighter...so that all the 'neutrals' flow and your orange and yellow accents pop- otherwise white wouldn't be a bad idea as you already have ...

I'm confused, this room won!? I see a bland builders beige rental with one wall painted blue...thats it!! It's very lovely, don't get me wrong but not exactly creative, inventive or inspiring...

it's funny the whole trend idea...I buy things because I love them, have been collecting turquoise accents for years and years, and have had a neutral grey and white palette for like five years now...

Being from lovely Vancouver I appreciate the inclusion of the Van City mug! Thanks!! Be prepeared to see ALOT of my wonderful hometown come Feb during the winter olympics, and for anyone who...

I don't know, Tom Dixon maybe?

to be honest i think I would need to see what else is going on in your space- is it all midcentury, any antiques(pre 20th cent) ,all chrome and glass...?

wow, why is everyone on this post so grumpy...I thought it was very cute!!and unique ( not another IKEA cheap fix...)

http://stuffilike-stuffilike.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2007-11-22T16%3A25%...

http://members.shaw.ca/daleandjohn/01.D.html this reminds me of my good friend Dale Robert's work( originally fr Newfoundland...

I used to do alot of this type of work when I was in the film industry in the nineties worrking as a painter...it was huge back then I've always appreciated it when it was done well but have ...

my best advice is find out who makes the sofa you love ( manufacturer) then research all the sellers in your area who carry that manufacturer ( even if they don't have your style in their store) an...

I agree..it seems the concensus is no to the fake airducts- if you find your ceilings are too high and spacious I'll gladly trade you my lowly 8 footers lol-

I agree ridge...plastic pipe wrapped in duct tape...I don't think so...

canadian_ginger...first of all most products made locally are going to be Much higher in price mainly because local ( canadian) co don't do the kind of volume as overseas ( ie China) manufacturers,...

the idea of exposed airducts ( or any type of exposed piping) as 'decorative' makes me laugh- most people pay very good money to have all that sh** unexposed!!! oh well to each his own!! try ...

try steaming it as well, using the steam setting on your iron;just don't rest the iron directly on the carpet!!

oh yeah they look EXACTLY the same...lol I guess if you wanted translucent cushions you'd have to go with clear vinyl blow up ones, just so the light comes through....I think I'd stick...

KTG I don't get the spaghetti ref...? anyhoo I love Martha Sturdy- she's a fellow Vancouverite and unfortunately the subtle texture and transparency is lost in the photo- her resin pieces are...

I would get inexpensive, shallow boxes ( like heavy gift boxes, dollar/craft store) and cover them outside with material of your choice: seagrass or woodgrain wallpaper,fabric like burlap etc if yo...

and Gotham tomato...no we can't all walk into Bloomingdales and walk out with a Fendi bag...but I can walk down any street in NYC and get me a FakeyFendi....and I challenge you to tell me the diff...