The sky is really the limit when it comes to choosing window treatments and rugs. There have been a lot of good suggestions above, I vote for the woven wood shades as an inner layer, with white/cr...
Why on earth did I not think of this before?
Wire clips are also called ring clips, or drapery clips, or curtain ring clips - any variety of that name. Most big box stores like Targe...
You might try calling the Custom Workrooms in your area (companies that make window treatments, bedding, etc. for the trade). They usually have accounts with the local design center vendors, and t...
Aww, it reminds me of the Brady Bunch.
Isn't it the opposite - that you are NOT supposed to have an orange or red kitchen because it makes you eat more?
It sounds like a lot of work for what doesn't look like a huge transformation. For those of you interested in interior design as a career...you WILL have clients like this.
I was just going to reference the designsponge article as well. It is a great guide to the city. From this list, I would highly recommend Cibo for dinner, The Lost Leaf for drinks, and Lux for cof...
"Contemporary" as a style description makes me think of the bad contemporary design of the 80's (primary colors, black and gray triangles, Purple swirls). the word "modern" has a much better conno...
Coral is a difficult color to find the perfect shade in. It is a fine line between tear-your-eyes-out bright, and grandma's-pinky-dinky soft, but it can be done! I say definitely repaint (and foll...
I have found that exuberance is fun, but tasteful keeps me happy for longer. There is NOTHING wrong with your pillows, but if there is something about your room/apt that is driving you mad - I say ...
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Just watch, next year gold will be all the rage. And yes, the gold and gray combination is quite pleasing. Thank you for sharing.
We played a game called "trash tipper" - whoever tipped the trash when it was too full had to take it out. It made chores more fun.
The sky is really the limit when it comes to choosing window treatments and rugs. There have been a lot of good suggestions above, I vote for the woven wood shades as an inner layer, with white/cr...
Why on earth did I not think of this before? Wire clips are also called ring clips, or drapery clips, or curtain ring clips - any variety of that name. Most big box stores like Targe...
Speaking of Ikea - the Poang chair is our placeholder until we can afford a grown up chair (one that won't send our guests flying)
They ARE Bryan Adams lyrics. I thought they sounded a little liner-noteish.
It must just be me, but I am feeling the gold this year - a bright happy yellow gold, and I am normally a silver person all the way.
I applaud all who dare to make any wall in their house black... It is so yummy, especially with white trim.
You might try calling the Custom Workrooms in your area (companies that make window treatments, bedding, etc. for the trade). They usually have accounts with the local design center vendors, and t...
I love the internet and what it has done for us, and at the same time I hate the internet and what it has done for us. Met Home will be missed.
Aww, it reminds me of the Brady Bunch. Isn't it the opposite - that you are NOT supposed to have an orange or red kitchen because it makes you eat more?
It sounds like a lot of work for what doesn't look like a huge transformation. For those of you interested in interior design as a career...you WILL have clients like this.
I was just going to reference the designsponge article as well. It is a great guide to the city. From this list, I would highly recommend Cibo for dinner, The Lost Leaf for drinks, and Lux for cof...
JH4285 - The use of chandelier crystals is a great idea, It sounds scrumptious.
"Contemporary" as a style description makes me think of the bad contemporary design of the 80's (primary colors, black and gray triangles, Purple swirls). the word "modern" has a much better conno...
Coral is a difficult color to find the perfect shade in. It is a fine line between tear-your-eyes-out bright, and grandma's-pinky-dinky soft, but it can be done! I say definitely repaint (and foll...
There was an interesting interview with this show's set decorator a bit back about how she has to scrounge for vintage wares. The link is here:
Kudos to jennyat for noticing that! Hilarious! My favorite is photo #5 - wood on the floor, carpet on the furniture, who can not love the 60's?
As long as they don't take away my low voltage halogens. Those are sacred. But I will miss tungsten. CFLs make me cry.
I have found that exuberance is fun, but tasteful keeps me happy for longer. There is NOTHING wrong with your pillows, but if there is something about your room/apt that is driving you mad - I say ...