Friday, July 31, 2009
DORMITORIOS MORADOS DORMITORIOS VIOLETAS DORMITORIOS LILAS Ideas para decorar recámaras en tonos morados, lilas, lavanda, berengena,..
Ideas para decorar con morado tu pieza. Los mas lindos dormitorios morados, dormitorios lilas, dormitorios violetas. Cómo decorar tu cuarto con el color morado o violeta y sus diversas tonalidades como son el púrpura, el lila, malva, ciruela, berenjena, lavanda o mora. Debes tener presente que dentro de un mismo tono existen diferentes grados de intensidad que potenciarán o aplacarán las
Dormitorio blanco de Cori Cordero
Decoración de dormitorio ideal para los que gustan del blanco. Sólo el piso de madera y el resto blanco, da la calma necesario a todo el espacio de la recámara. Designer Cori Cordero created this bedroom interior for a 16th floor condominium in the River Oaks area of Houston. Architectural Digest. The light colored wood floors and white palette offer a calm space to rest.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Dormitorio matrimonial de Candice Olson
Candice Olson del programa "diseño divino", decoró esta recámara con colores blanco hueso, negro y rojo ideal para la pieza principal. Tengo una cama muy parecida con cajones abajo y me parece genial la idea de las mesitas de noche ubicadas como repizas a la los lados pues de esa manera permite abrir los cajones.
Some Things I Saw At The DCOTA Market / July & August 2009
I wanted to get your feelings on a few things I saw.I think the skirts on these pieces feels fresh as a slipcover. I think it is a step above ordinary outdoor cushions. Imagine how much you could do with fabrics and this style of cushion.This is Italian, made of Venetian Crystal/Glass. (17" x 41"H) The frame is made by hand of iron, and then is antiqued gilded. This chandelier is part of the
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Collections of bedroom furniture minimalist interior design
This collection reflects the latest trends in contemporary bedroom design and looks even minimalist. Besides it is interesting because of original futuristic bed. It seems that this bed is suspended and hasn’t support except headboard, but in the reality this surprising effect is achieved by unusual shape of the platform. Minimalism is a trend in design where a substance is reduced to only the
Collections of bedroom furniture minimalist interior design
This collection reflects the latest trends in contemporary bedroom design and looks even minimalist. Besides it is interesting because of original futuristic bed. It seems that this bed is suspended and hasn’t support except headboard, but in the reality this surprising effect is achieved by unusual shape of the platform. Minimalism is a trend in design where a substance is reduced to only the
Modern and stylish residence interior design architectural
Interior architecture design deals with the redesign of interior spaces that requires an architect during the design process. Moving structural walls and dealing with plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems are all part of interior architecture design. Work with an interior architecture firm to turn the spaces of an existing mundane house into a well designed entertainment home. In the field
Modern and stylish residence interior design architectural
Interior architecture design deals with the redesign of interior spaces that requires an architect during the design process. Moving structural walls and dealing with plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems are all part of interior architecture design. Work with an interior architecture firm to turn the spaces of an existing mundane house into a well designed entertainment home. In the field
Modern modular interior house design with minimalist style
Keep the natural environment of your home in mind while decorating it. You can start with the architectural approach. However, remember to opt for décor that gels well with the surroundings. For example, a casual country decoration that uses checks, floral, cotton, linen, and other cheerful colors, is apt for cottages. A contemporary and minimalist design that allows for a feeling of open space,
Modern modular interior house design with minimalist style
Keep the natural environment of your home in mind while decorating it. You can start with the architectural approach. However, remember to opt for décor that gels well with the surroundings. For example, a casual country decoration that uses checks, floral, cotton, linen, and other cheerful colors, is apt for cottages. A contemporary and minimalist design that allows for a feeling of open space,
Luxury apartment design with minimalist style by Tom Dixon
The furniture and wall structure around the apartment is as minimal as possible but without losing in functionality. Minimalist apartment design can be either modern or contemporary in nature. The unifying element should be a focus on form, color, and texture, as opposed to ornamentation. Modern minimalist spaces usually feature white or neutral walls with little to no trim work or window casings
Luxury apartment design with minimalist style by Tom Dixon
The furniture and wall structure around the apartment is as minimal as possible but without losing in functionality. Minimalist apartment design can be either modern or contemporary in nature. The unifying element should be a focus on form, color, and texture, as opposed to ornamentation. Modern minimalist spaces usually feature white or neutral walls with little to no trim work or window casings
Cote De Texas - Top Ten Design Elements - #3
Narrowing down the list of design elements that I love to just ten items proved difficult – so in the end, I combined a few to fit everything into a neat list of 10. By contrast, choosing the first three items was very simple - they are so connected I even toyed with the idea of making them just one element: linen, slipcovers and seagrass. Most of the pictures of examples I show will
Cote De Texas - Top Ten Design Elements - #3
Narrowing down the list of design elements that I love to just ten items proved difficult – so in the end, I combined a few to fit everything into a neat list of 10. By contrast, choosing the first three items was very simple - they are so connected I even toyed with the idea of making them just one element: linen, slipcovers and seagrass. Most of the pictures of examples I show will
Arquitectura de Interiores
Efectuamos o seu projecto de arquitectura de interiores de forma harmoniosa, começamos por reunir com o cliente de forma a podermos idealizar o seu projecto de sonho, quais os materiais, cores, iluminação, ocupação de espaços, etc. Efectuamos o projecto chave na mão sem que o cliente se tenha que preocupar com nada, desde a remodelação/obras até à decoração. Consulte-nos hoje mesmo:geral@
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Can't Decide Which Eyelet Curtains To Use?
If you can't decide which colour or pattern of curtains to use why not take inspiration from interior designers who are using the fashionable mix of bold colours and patterns to create striking interiors which have non-matching curtains!
The idea may seem rather bizarre, however with careful planning and incorporation of the same fabrics for cushions and using a mismatch of textures and patterns stunning trendy designs can look very effective in many styles of homes.
Using white as the wall colour and natural wood flooring gives you the opportunity to mix and match the colours of your soft furnishings. To make this style look effective opt for colours which compliment each other and are within the same colour hue range, otherwise it may simply look odd and unbalanced.
Use the same two colours as accent pieces is also a great way to bring the room a sense of cohesion and trendy chic elegance. Choose colours which inject vibrancy for maximum effect, along with a variation in furniture from different style trends.
The wide variety of colours and patterns of ready made eyelet curtains enables anyone to try this funky style within their home, not forgetting that if the curtains come in pairs you automatically have a replacement replica pair to use whilst the others are being laundered! Alternatively you can use the image image if you have a room with windows at opposite ends of the room.
I admire designers and people who dare to be different simply by using a new way to make their living space stand out from the crowd!
Image: Belle Maison
Monday, July 27, 2009
Wanna' Feel 'Waspy' ?
I do.When people come over to your place...do you want to look well traveled?Like a woman or man who has been on a safari?Would you at least like to pretend ?Remember OUT OF AFRICA ?The following rooms are not like the home in OUT OF AFRICA, but if you want a taste...I have found a source for you. Additionally, I have selected what I feel is the best of their line.The company is called Bauer
Class Is Over
I finished my training class. I am sorry for not keeping up with my commenting. My brain exploded on Friday...."TMI." No REALLY. Too Much Information.I can only absorb so much. But, I did pass my 4 hour exam, in a room that was 80 degrees with 20 other people...maybe it was a stress test.Anyway, now that I have passed a 4 hour exam to sell furniture?... isn't that the length of a brain surgeon's
Lista de Casamento
Fazemos a sua lista de casamento, com grandes ofertas e serviços tanto para os noivos como para os seus convidados.Pode escolher desde os electrodomesticos, serviço de loiça, faqueiro, mobiliário, artigos de cozinha, têxteis, decoração, etc.Ajudamos a fazer a sua lista, alertando para pequenos detalhes que por vezes não se lembra.Queremos ajudar o futuro casal a ser feliz, tal como já ajudamos
Tone-On-Tone-On-The-Move
I’m slightly obsessed with this tall, handsome and elegant man named Loi Thai and his store Tone on Tone. Thai and his partner Thomas Troeschel own the ultra chic antiques shop in Bethesda where everything is light and airy, gray and white, Swedish and French, divine and heavenly! Oh, to live in Maryland, I would haunt this place until they would have to call the police to have me removed for
Tone-On-Tone-On-The-Move
I’m slightly obsessed with this tall, handsome and elegant man named Loi Thai and his store Tone on Tone. Thai and his partner Thomas Troeschel own the ultra chic antiques shop in Bethesda where everything is light and airy, gray and white, Swedish and French, divine and heavenly! Oh, to live in Maryland, I would haunt this place until they would have to call the police to have me removed for
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Fabrics and Writers Live
Home of Robert Kime, owner of one of the most exclusive fabric houses. While I love Robert Kime fabrics, the most I can afford is maybe, hear that, maybe, one pillow made out of his fabrics. They are so expensive, but so wonderful! Why are the best things in design always too expensive? Join Linda, Megan and me as we discuss fabrics on The Skirted Roundtable. We get much more specific
Fabrics and Writers Live
Home of Robert Kime, owner of one of the most exclusive fabric houses. While I love Robert Kime fabrics, the most I can afford is maybe, hear that, maybe, one pillow made out of his fabrics. They are so expensive, but so wonderful! Why are the best things in design always too expensive? Join Linda, Megan and me as we discuss fabrics on The Skirted Roundtable. We get much more specific
New small house plan available today!
You have got to check out this new home design by Jo Nagasaka and Schemata Architecture. The "PACO house" offers complete self contained living in a 3 square meter cube.
The Paco House is available in four basic plans. Plan A features the kitchen, shower, bathroom, epoxy painted floor and ceiling lighting at a total price of 6,300,000 yen. Plan B boasts a kitchen, epoxy painted floor and ceiling lighting at a price of 5,250,000 yen. Plan C features the epoxy painted floor and ceiling lighting for 4,725,000 yen. Plan D is the home’s basic shell, which you can customize to your needs and interests, selling for 4,200 yen.
Clearly much time and money have been spent developing the prototype. Indeed this is one very well thought out box. But I have one question. Who is actually going to buy this thing?
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Friday, July 24, 2009
Kathryn M. Ireland’s Creating A Home
Two years ago, the blogosphere went slightly crazy with glee when interior design great Kathryn Ireland bought a new vacation home in Ojai – the legendary former Libbey estate, featuring a large Spanish Revival ranch house. After she had restored it, the ranch was featured in several magazines – Vogue Living and House Beautiful. Ireland decorated it in all bright colors and suzanis,
Kathryn M. Ireland’s Creating A Home
Two years ago, the blogosphere went slightly crazy with glee when interior design great Kathryn Ireland bought a new vacation home in Ojai – the legendary former Libbey estate, featuring a large Spanish Revival ranch house. After she had restored it, the ranch was featured in several magazines – Vogue Living and House Beautiful. Ireland decorated it in all bright colors and suzanis,
New Cottage House Plan
Kyle Hunt & Partners is a builder that specializes in crafting Architect designed homes. They have created strategic partnerships with several Architects including Larson Brenner to provide services for their clients. This design will be featured at their Locust Hills neighborhood in Minnetonka, MN.
The two images below depict the design in two color studies.
Wallpaper - Cadeiras com design
Disponibilizamos uma variada serie de cadeiras de designers internacionais, icons para colocar no seu ambiente de trabalho / wallpaper. Encomende já / Order Now:geral@4udecor.comTelf: 214 867 378Tlm: 966 312 602Cascais / Portugal
You Can Never Have Enough Storage, Seating or Cheap Cushions!
I always think that you can never have enough storage space, seating or cushions as such I embrace the idea of combining these with open arms!
Window seat are always a great idea in older styled houses where there is sufficient depth on the window sill to enable you sit or lean comfortably against a cushion, if they have built in storage so much the better!
Making use of space in today's modern homes has to be on many people's agendas. With house prices still very high in most parts of the UK, finding a home to enable you get your foot on the first rung of the house buying ladder is becoming increasingly difficult. The houses or apartments you may be able to afford are going to be the smaller ones, irrespective of their age.
However, restoring an old Victorian terrace or choosing the type of design you want in a more modern house is all part and parcel of transforming you living space into a place you can call home. Putting your individualism into each room can be fun and does not have to cost a fortune or look tacky!
For first time DIYers a great project would be to make additional seating for when you have guests and incorporating much needed storage. A simple box style construction made from MDF or ply would be suitable substantial to take people's weight and the top can be simply painted and have lots of cheap cushions placed for comfort, or the more adventurous may like to add a padded bench cover. This can be achieved by buying a block of foam, most suppliers will cut it to size for you, and either making a fabric cover which can be put on and off, in much the same way as a pillow slip, or simply drape it over and tucked in underneath!
Be inspired and make the most of the space you have!
Image: Alkemie
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Lauren Ross in Austin’s West Hills
When Lauren Ross and her family moved to Austin, she was hoping to move into another older house with all the charm she had lived with in West University. But that was not to be. Instead she found herself drawn to a newer house filled with Hill Country ambiance. The capitol of Texas and home to the University of Texas, Austin, is famous for its native cream-colored limestone. A popular
Lauren Ross in Austin’s West Hills
When Lauren Ross and her family moved to Austin, she was hoping to move into another older house with all the charm she had lived with in West University. But that was not to be. Instead she found herself drawn to a newer house filled with Hill Country ambiance. The capitol of Texas and home to the University of Texas, Austin, is famous for its native cream-colored limestone. A popular
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
On My Way To....
A Much Needed Break From My Training ClassI saw this set up and thought to myself, oh PLEASE ...A little nap would be just what the doctor ordered, my eyes are burning, and it is hard to keep the furniture ' reps' straight at this point.But 2 collections from Lexington make it all worth while, Barclay, and Kingstown.They both have zebra accents pieces, along with upholstered items. All of which,
Rhapsody in Gray
As someone who peruses the Houston real estate listings religiously, I often wonder why I bother. 99.9999 percent of the listings are not worth the time it takes to open the browser. Do that many people really live with absolutely no style at all? I suppose so judging by the houses for sale not just here, but in every city. This must be why we are all so banded together – design blog
Rhapsody in Gray
As someone who peruses the Houston real estate listings religiously, I often wonder why I bother. 99.9999 percent of the listings are not worth the time it takes to open the browser. Do that many people really live with absolutely no style at all? I suppose so judging by the houses for sale not just here, but in every city. This must be why we are all so banded together – design blog
Thinking 'Outside Of The Box' Can Produce Stunning Interior Designs
Interior design is all about finding styles of décor and furniture that you like and are comfortable living with! You may wish to emulate designs, themes and topics which you see in magazines and blog posts as these can give you brilliant inspirational ideas!
Thinking outside of the box is a great way to have a unique perspective on the type of style you want. Be brave and add quirky touches will not only make your home very personalised it can also give you a great sense of achievement and satisfaction.
Up-cycling or recycling is a design trend which is becoming more and more in-vogue and whilst I don't want to harp on about the recession, finding treasures from junk and salvage yards and adding a lick of paint or altering them to compliment your own design flair can be immensely satisfying!
Take a chest of draws; an object which can be used in any room for storing anything you like, not just clothes and look equally as trendy in a all styles of both traditional and modern homes. Leave looking a bit shabby and worn if you like the shabby chic interior styles, add tie backs of assorted colours and you have a practical and very trendy piece of furniture!
Painting old furniture has also seen a revival in the last couple of years, which again allows your imagination to work over-time! Stencilling maybe somewhat outdated, however you could try your hand at decoupage or simply paint the piece in a vibrant gloss colour to compliment the rest of your décor.
'Old Parisian' is another design style which is similar to shabby chic! Paint furniture white and then distress the edges to give it an old worn look, use in combination with soft blue and the results can be stunning!
Image: A Life's Design
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Lauren Ross – The Beginning
I started emailing with a “Lauren” from Austin through the blog of course, and soon realized it was THE Lauren – Lauren Ross – of slipcover fame. I was star struck at first – after all, I had long admired - no, make that lusted after - her decorating style. It was in 2004 when Lauren first came to my attention. A story on her house was in the local design magazine, Houston House and Home,
Lauren Ross – The Beginning
I started emailing with a “Lauren” from Austin through the blog of course, and soon realized it was THE Lauren – Lauren Ross – of slipcover fame. I was star struck at first – after all, I had long admired - no, make that lusted after - her decorating style. It was in 2004 when Lauren first came to my attention. A story on her house was in the local design magazine, Houston House and Home,
Monday, July 20, 2009
What Is Your Issue With A Two Cushion Sofa?
(GOOD)Clients often say , "What will I do when if I have several guest?", "I need each person to have their own cushion... nobody wants to sit on the crack" "So I need 3 cushions, one for each person.I say " but you sit on a crack everyday, and it doesn't seem to be an issue!"The client after a moment, laughs. But , it's true. BTW Did you know that 3 cushion sofa's were created to utilize all the
What’s In Store?
I get a many emails with questions about items I show – where I got it, or where something like it might be bought. So today, I am going to try to answer the most frequently asked questions. One thing I own that I’m repeatedly asked about is the pair of lampshades in my family room. These paper shades show the famous antique map of Paris and were bought in Houston at Watkins
What’s In Store?
I get a many emails with questions about items I show – where I got it, or where something like it might be bought. So today, I am going to try to answer the most frequently asked questions. One thing I own that I’m repeatedly asked about is the pair of lampshades in my family room. These paper shades show the famous antique map of Paris and were bought in Houston at Watkins
Casa Cor 2009
O Grupo CASA COR realizarou três exposições simultâneas: a CASA COR, o CASA HOTEL¸ voltado para o sector doturismo, e o CASA KIDS, para o segmento infantil. Esta exposição realizou-se de 26 de maio a 14 de julho, no Jockey Club de São Paulo. Cerca de 124 ambientes foram apresentados em 44 mil m2 de área ocupada e 22 mil m2 de área construída. Com toda esta grandiosidade o evento alcança um grande
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Bathroom remodeling ideas - Modern Bathroom ideas
Have you ever walked into a bathroom when you stay in someone's home and only said: "Wow"? Now I ask you, if you think that people are "Wow" feeling in your bathroom.te. luxury bathroom suiteIf not, you may be able to put some real charm in your bathroom with a few simple changes that can alter the nature of the room entirely.If you think you may be able to take on a major renovation of the
Luxury Bathrooms Collection - Redecorate your Bathroom
If you're looking to redecorate your house there are many things you can do. What happens, but if you want to redecorate your bathroom? This is not as difficult as you might think and there are a lot of things you can do to revolutionize your existing bathroom decor to something newer and more modern. Major changes does not mean that it must have been expensive. Brilliant Modern
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Diesel - Mobiliário
A Diesel tem agora uma nova área de intervenção - mobiliário. Apresentamos aqui algumas peças que compõem a sua colecção.Encomende já / Order Now:geral@4udecor.comTelf: 214 867 378Tlm: 966 312 602Cascais / Portugal
Friday, July 17, 2009
Another Ike Tale: The Grey Gardens of Galveston
And now – on a much lighter note. Maybe we should call this, how the luckiest few had to deal with Ike. No, it’s not heartbreakingly sad like the Live Oak trees, or Bolivar Peninsula. And no, no one will cry over this story or should for that matter. If you did, I might have to have you committed! After all, this is just a story of an excess that most of us will never have nor
Another Ike Tale: The Grey Gardens of Galveston
And now – on a much lighter note. Maybe we should call this, how the luckiest few had to deal with Ike. No, it’s not heartbreakingly sad like the Live Oak trees, or Bolivar Peninsula. And no, no one will cry over this story or should for that matter. If you did, I might have to have you committed! After all, this is just a story of an excess that most of us will never have nor
OY VEY IZ MIR ! = "Oh, woe is me"
It's Friday, and the last day of the first week of my training. I went home feeling lousy. My head hurt and I was sick to my stomach. (it's been hard on the princess)I will post more tomorrow, I have much to tell you. There are adventures & beautiful new products (that are new to the furniture/design market) I will share with you.Also, I have some shots of my actual class. And believe me,
Thursday, July 16, 2009
A Sad, Sad Tale of Ike
Last August I took you on a photo tour (here) of this historic neighborhood in Galveston, Texas – a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, a quick 50 miles from Houston. The trees were as amazing as the houses, maybe even more so. A house can always be replaced; a tree – it’s not as easy. Galveston’s beautiful East End National Historical District – August, 2008. Towering,
A Sad, Sad Tale of Ike
Last August I took you on a photo tour (here) of this historic neighborhood in Galveston, Texas – a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, a quick 50 miles from Houston. The trees were as amazing as the houses, maybe even more so. A house can always be replaced; a tree – it’s not as easy. Galveston’s beautiful East End National Historical District – August, 2008. Towering,
Beautiful, As Well As Chic Ready Made Curtains
For me ready made curtains really are the next best thing to sliced bread! They are so easy to hang and are available in incredible colour ways, designs, patterned and plain fabrics as well as being available in different sizes and weights of fabrics to suit each room of your house.
Used on their own they are effectively beautiful, team with a roller or Venetian blind and you have an instant window dressing which also offer privacy from prying eyes both day and night!
Selecting the style of window dressing is a fundamental part of achieving an overall sense of balance and cohesion to a room, irrespective of its size. If you are looking to add height to a room opt for curtains with a vertical pattern or stripe as these will automatically drawn the eye upwards.
Use light or neutral colours if you want a small room to appear larger and rich dark colours if your are after a more sensual or warm and cosy look.
The design trends of the year are focusing on using natural material with clean lines in modern and contemporary styled homes. Plain neutral colours with wide stripes or bands of contrasting materials such as faux suede or faux leather, across the top third of full length curtains offer a very chic and stylish look, more especially if they have eyelet headings as these can be simply hung on stylish curtains poles of either natural wood or in-vogue polished metal effects.
Be inspired by designs such as Harvard curtains which offer a trendy and non-fussy look to add a splash of colour to your window dressing or alternatively use sheer fabrics such a voile, silk or organza for a simply stunning window treatment.
Image: Charm Hill Interiors Blogspot
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
THE SKIRTED ROUNDTABLE – THIS WEEK IS UP!
Well, we finally got Megan back!!! She was on vacation last week but she’s here at the Skirted Roundtable and giving us all her opinions about design and blogging! This week we talk about design inspirations – how do we start a new job, what inspires us, what actual steps do we take when we walk into an empty room. Do we “see” what needs to be done instantly? Tune in to find out!!!!!
THE SKIRTED ROUNDTABLE – THIS WEEK IS UP!
Well, we finally got Megan back!!! She was on vacation last week but she’s here at the Skirted Roundtable and giving us all her opinions about design and blogging! This week we talk about design inspirations – how do we start a new job, what inspires us, what actual steps do we take when we walk into an empty room. Do we “see” what needs to be done instantly? Tune in to find out!!!!!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
I Want An ARM Chair
Let ME remind ME that I said this:" I am not the 'boss of me' anymore.Was I ever ? Even when I worked for myself....I still really worked for who ever was writing the checks for the furniture and fabrics.I have promised myself that I will have an attitude of gratitude for this opportunity. A good attitude is the only thing that will make me a success."I really said that, right? How quickly I
Boost Your Morale With The Colours Of Summer
The colours of summer are a great way to boost your morale and inject vibrant colours into your living space. Interior designers are going against the 'grain' and using clashes of colour with great effect!
Bright and airy rooms cannot help but make you smile and feel happy! As many people are feeling gloomy due to being made redundant or struggling to make ends meet, having vibrancy within your home is a great tonic to lift your mood and inspire you to try new ventures.
Whether that be a complete change in career or the decision to start your own business. Keep positive and there are many ways you can make the most of hidden talents you never even knew you had!
I'm not implying that everyone should become interiors designers, far from it, but whilst you have time on your hands it is the ideal opportunity to get round to finishing all of those niggling little decorating touches you never quite got round to completing!
You could simply move your furniture round to give a completely new and refreshed look to you home, add cheap cushions and throws in beautiful colours which bring touches of different colours into your home. Think of stripes which may in some ways remind you of circuses, seaside fun and gorgeous colours of natural flowers which are prolific in many gardens at this time of the year and have these as easy to hang tab top curtains or in a rug.
Open the windows and let the smell of the rain or freshly mown lawns fill your home with natural cleanliness may be just the pick up you need!
Image: Belle Masion23
Monday, July 13, 2009
Cote de Texas - Top Ten Design Elements – #2
Continuing on with the Cote de Texas - Top Ten Design Elements, the choice for second place should be quite obvious to readers of this blog. Since linen took first place, slipcovers come in second place: these two elements naturally go hand-in-hand. While the benefits of slipcovers are extremely well-known, slipcovers can still be quite divisive. Some people love them and swear by them,
Cote de Texas - Top Ten Design Elements – #2
Continuing on with the Cote de Texas - Top Ten Design Elements, the choice for second place should be quite obvious to readers of this blog. Since linen took first place, slipcovers come in second place: these two elements naturally go hand-in-hand. While the benefits of slipcovers are extremely well-known, slipcovers can still be quite divisive. Some people love them and swear by them,
"A man is never so proud as when striking an attitude of humility." C.S. Lewis
When you read this I will be in training at a new job. It's not really a 'new' job , I worked for this company briefly 4 years ago. My town, which by most peoples standards is a very pretty town, has a problem. It's the store fronts. They are emptying out....quickly. The downtown area , on the main street is not good.As you might imagine, clients are not chasing me down the street. Nor are they
G8 Aquila - Iluminação
Em 2009, a Cimeira dos G8 foi realizada na cidade de Aquila, Itália. Os países que pertencem a este grupo são: Canada, Rússia, França, Alemanha, Japão, Italia, Reino Unido e os Estados Unidos.A 4UDECOR comercializa em Portugal estes magnificos candeeiros, eleitos para iluminar esta cimeira. Excelentes para espaços de requinte e glamour.Encomende já / Order Now:geral@4udecor.comTelf: 214 867
Sunday, July 12, 2009
HABITACIONES EMPAPELADAS Y DECORACION DE DORMITORIOS CON MURALES Y VINILICOS ADHESIVOS
Aveces no sabemos como Decorar Paredes y no solo basta con pintar las paredes del dormitorio, sino que lucirían mucho mejor si las empapelamos, le colocamos algun vinilo adhesivo, un sticker, una pegatina o un impresionante mural, aqui algunas fotos y ejemplos de decoración de habitaciones con empapelados o recámaras con vinilos adhesivos para grandes y chicos:- HABITACIONES EMPAPELADAS JUVENILES
Sunday Fun: Fashion, Feed Bags, & Fabric
Jane Schott, Houston pillow-maker extraordinaire, is always sending interesting tidbits to my email. Sometimes, it’s Bill Cunningham’s latest “On the Street" video if it’s a particularly good one. Cunningham is the fashion photographer for the NY Times and on Sundays he puts his thoughts and snapshots to music. This week is a fun one: The 4th of July on the newly elevated street
Sunday Fun: Fashion, Feed Bags, & Fabric
Jane Schott, Houston pillow-maker extraordinaire, is always sending interesting tidbits to my email. Sometimes, it’s Bill Cunningham’s latest “On the Street" video if it’s a particularly good one. Cunningham is the fashion photographer for the NY Times and on Sundays he puts his thoughts and snapshots to music. This week is a fun one: The 4th of July on the newly elevated street
Saturday, July 11, 2009
DE QUE COLOR PINTO EL CUARTO? QUE COLOR DEBE TENER LAS PAREDES DE MI HABITACION? AYUDA Y TIPS AQUI
Estas preguntándote de que color pintar la recámara de tus hijos?, el color que deberían tener las paredes de tu dormitorio matrimonial o principal?, etc. Aunque yo no soy diseñadora de interiores, ni decoradora de profesión, trataré aqui de ayudarlas con imágenes, tips, fotos o videos que les den ideas para pintar o decorar. Me fascina la decoración y cuando encuentro en internet algunos tips,
Talk About Doing It On A Shoe String...
(This hallway is the bomb. I love it!!)They Live In NYCThis is Ms. Salway (26 year old interior designer) and Mr. Moskowitz (television script coordinator) and they plan on being married in this house. They will rent a huge tent and have 150 guests, after all the renovations are completed."Christina Salway and John Moskowitz spent weekends from October to May renovating their 700-square-foot
Times, Trends And People's Perceptions Have Changed – Thank Goodness!
Times are difficult for many people, from all walks of life and in a variety of different ways as the credit crunch is making life pretty bleak for some, whilst others are struggling to hang to their jobs or working in places they would rather not be.
As such, finding peace and tranquillity at home is essential, irrespective of how old you are, whether you live on your own or have a partner. Homes are what you make them and whilst spare cash may be sparse there are some great ways you can add some great style to your home without it breaking the bank.
If you can't afford or simply opt to only have one curtain as your window dressing, you have different ways you can choose to let the light in, which is a great way to add quirky yet practical fun to your living space!
Sweep it back to the right or left of the window, depending on where the most light is coming from and how much heat you want to let the sun bring you and hold in place with tie backs or simply gather it together in the centre and hold in place with a length of ribbon or contrasting fabric.
You don't even have to have wall to wall carpeting any longer, as plain floors with rugs are more in-vogue than the latter, and where in the past those who couldn't afford fitted carpets where considered by some to be those less well off, roles have reversed and in today's world plain and simple is definitely hip and chic!
Image: Vintage + Chic
Thursday, July 9, 2009
CRAZY For Art
Frank Maresca , part-owner of the Ricco/Meresca Gallery in NY, is one of the leading experts on and collectors of outsider art in the country. And this is his home. (NYSD)Outsider Art "Refers to the creative work of artists who are self-taught and/or those who, for a variety of reasons, are what I consider fortunately impervious to being taught how to make art. It now includes all of the
Decorators have feelings, too.
Mary Barnette and Mary Dean ( Interior Decorators )image Source: City website photo 166Beaverton, OR Decorators have feelings too."Redecorating involves an ongoing, intimate relationship with someone you've probably just met and who is going to know everything -- and I mean everything -- about you and your immediate entourage. And no matter how successful they are, many decorators need to know
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The Skirted Roundtable: Kitchens with Susan Serra!!
Cote de Texas readers loved Sally Wheat’s kitchen when I first showed it last year. I recently returned to Sally’s house to take all new pictures because so much has changed! Of course it has – Sally is an interior designer! The new pictures will be presented here in August to coincide with an article on the Wheat’s House in Houston House and Home, of which I will be writing the copy.
The Skirted Roundtable: Kitchens with Susan Serra!!
Cote de Texas readers loved Sally Wheat’s kitchen when I first showed it last year. I recently returned to Sally’s house to take all new pictures because so much has changed! Of course it has – Sally is an interior designer! The new pictures will be presented here in August to coincide with an article on the Wheat’s House in Houston House and Home, of which I will be writing the copy.
1960's Classique
"Architect Richard Zingale and interior designer Sandra Chancey created a soothing retreat using a minimalist, geometric design and modernist influences."Isn't this rich ? It takes me back to another time..........I like it. I grew up with a girl who's parent's home was very similar to both the exterior, and interior of this place.....And so dissimilar to my family home.I was surrounded with
Banco de Apoio - Contract
Banco de apoio confortável e linear com a possibilidade de ser iluminado em varias cores, disponível também com cushin e em dois tamanhos, aplicável tanto em lojas como para discotecas, bares e eventos.Encomende já / Order Now:geral@4udecor.comTelf: 214 867 378Tlm: 966 312 602Cascais / Portugal
Natural Colour Variations Are Mesmerising!
There is something mesmerising about this room, I'm not sure whether the aspects of symmetry or the juxtaposition of the way the objects have been arranged.
In a way this rooms creates both harmony and cohesion with the identical mirrored windows with the sheer voiles placed three quarters of the way up to the height of the tab top curtains, the positioning of the mirrors which in turn extends the length and symmetry of the room or the chairs which almost appear to be standing guard over the room, daring you to step beyond into the more personal space in front of the fire place.
It some ways it is confusing to look at, whilst in another it is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. What I do love are the natural colours used along with the subtle injections of green, another very natural colour.
A clever room design which one would feel somehow 'not quite at home with'!
Inspiring? Yes, definitely.
Suitable for all homes and people, definitely not!
It would be the ideal and in some ways quintessential country manor style home, which although many people may aspire to living in, as it depicts such a peaceful, tranquil setting, it reality it is not the 'average' person's home interior design style.
It has the personal touches in the choice of objects placed on the mantle piece and a tempting bowl of apples, which I would be 'scared' to take and eat and for the apples are not for eating, purely to add to the natural green into the room!
So why did I select this room?...because it fascinates me in a strange and wonderful way, which is the whole point of good interior designs, it makes you want to keep looking!
Image: Desire To Inspire
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
More Changes at Maison Cote de Texas!
Remember this latest change at Maison Cote de Texas (I love how that sounds - makes it seem so glamorous!?) A new lantern was finally hung after waiting patiently for over a year in the garage. The reason for the wait? I first needed permission from Mr. Slipper Socks Man to take down his beloved ceiling fan. And remember his gift to me? That huge black and silver thermometer
More Changes at Maison Cote de Texas!
Remember this latest change at Maison Cote de Texas (I love how that sounds - makes it seem so glamorous!?) A new lantern was finally hung after waiting patiently for over a year in the garage. The reason for the wait? I first needed permission from Mr. Slipper Socks Man to take down his beloved ceiling fan. And remember his gift to me? That huge black and silver thermometer
Semi-Permanent Tents
An alternative to a traditional home."Glen Lajeski spied a newspaper ad listing acreage for sale. Intrigued, the Disney executive asked his host if they could look at the land on their way to the airport. Lajeski’s friend hesitated. “I know when you see this property,” he cautioned, “it’s going to change your life.”"Strolling the 160-acre parcel the following day, Lajeski found babbling brooks
Balções para Bares, Discotecas e Contract
Balções para Bares, modulares e iluminados em polietileno, podem ser utilizados tanto no interior como no exterior, excelente para bares, discotecas e eventos. Com abertura posterior para colocar copos, gelo e garrafas. Dê um toque de requinte ao seu negocio.Temos igualmente a possibilidade de criar e executar balções por medida de acordo com os desejos de cada empresário, personalize o seu
Monday, July 6, 2009
COLORES RELAJANTES PARA PINTAR EL DORMITORIO
Dormitorios relajantes. Para saber elegir los colores para pintar tu alcoba, primero debes identificar que es lo que quieres al entrar a tu recámara, es decir que atmósfera deseas sentir, ya que el color que pintes, va a ayudar a conseguir distintos ambientes, como un dormitorio romántico, una alcoba elegante o una recámara relajante.Siempre recomiendan que hay que buscar el color más relajante
Cadeiras de Exterior
Estas cadeiras em polietileno, confortaveis e practicas, são ideias para exterior, disponiveis em varias cores, apresentamos igualmente uma mesa iluminada. Crie um ambiente diferente em sua casa ou num espaço comercial, discotecas, bares, contract.Encomende já / Order Now:geral@4udecor.comTelf: 214 867 378Tlm: 966 312 602Cascais / Portugal
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Cote de Texas - Top Ten Design Elements
A popular thing that magazines and bloggers alike trot out once a year is their Top Ten List of What’s In and What’s Out. I love those lists, but reading them, you take what is said so personally that the titles might as well be: “TOP TEN THINGS THAT DATE YOUR HOUSE AND LET YOUR NEIGHBORS KNOW YOU HAVE NO TASTE,” or: “TOP TEN THINGS TO THROW OUT IMMEDIATELY WHETHER YOU LIKE THEM OR NOT – THEY’RE
Cote de Texas - Top Ten Design Elements
A popular thing that magazines and bloggers alike trot out once a year is their Top Ten List of What’s In and What’s Out. I love those lists, but reading them, you take what is said so personally that the titles might as well be: “TOP TEN THINGS THAT DATE YOUR HOUSE AND LET YOUR NEIGHBORS KNOW YOU HAVE NO TASTE,” or: “TOP TEN THINGS TO THROW OUT IMMEDIATELY WHETHER YOU LIKE THEM OR NOT – THEY’RE
Architects love modern house plans
Dwell, the design magazine, has unveiled the newest project in its own line of prefab homes: The Skyline series (as seen below), designed by Marmol Radziner.
This is one more example of the direction the prefab industry seems to be taking - the trend towards Modenism. But the market has been reluctant to embrace the concept of modern prefab. So on one hand you have the "trailer trash" image of a cheaply constructed mobile home, and on the other hand you have this modernist expression. And as much as I love modern design, I don't think it necessarily belongs on every infill lot in America.
There seriously must be an alternative architecture that works for prefab. An architecture that embraces the modesty and the economy of materials that the prefab industry has been known for; but packaged in a high quality, functional and sustainable design that can be compatible within most existing neighborhoods. An architecture that the people can actually see themselves living in. Come on prefab industry, let's give the people what they want!
Buda Iluminado
Para momentos de descontracção, meditação, fascínio estes budas podem ser colocados tanto em cima de uma mesa como pendurados tal como ilustra a imagem. Disponíveis em varias cores. 21x23A 36cm. Encomende já / Order Now: geral@4udecor.comTelf: 214 867 378Tlm: 966 312 602Cascais / Portugal
Saturday, July 4, 2009
‘Alice in Wonderland’
is being remade by Tim Burton. Who has once again partnered with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.I can hardly wait.But, I thought it was the end of Smurf Blue eye shadow. Or at least I was praying hard that it would be !Yet it is quite effective in this application as seen here on Helena Bonham Carter. I must say I have never seen it being effective on anyone else,unless of course it is
Tresserra Credencia Noble
4UDECOR representa em exclusivo para Portugal a Tresserra. Apresentamos aqui uma peça de mobiliário moderno de excelência e de elevadíssima qualidade. Elaborada à mão segundo os mais exigentes critérios, com materiais de qualidade superior, disponível em vários acabamentos (madeira /pele). Jaime Tresserra é o designer responsável pela criação desta credencia Nobel. Chique, Sofisticada e elitista
Friday, July 3, 2009
Design de Interiores - Sala de Jantar
Na sua sala pode criar um ambiente semelhante a este com cadeiras Jam e a mesa Airport pode sentar até 10 pessoas, estes artigos encontram-se disponiveis em varios acabamentos.Encomende já / Order Now:geral@4udecor.comTelf: 214 867 378Tlm: 966 312 602Cascais / Portugal
July 4th 2009
If you can't get to any fireworks.... just play these.To All My Dear Ones,Have A Lovely Holiday With Your Friends & Families !!Happy July 4th xxx ReneeRenee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in her BLOG.....Interior Design, Palm Beach, Boca Raton,Design Sources, Window Treatments, Custom Design, Paint, Color Coordination, Online Interior Design, Floor Plans, All Custom, July 4th 2009a2a_linkname=
Thursday, July 2, 2009
EMAILS AND CHARLOTTE MOSS NEWS!
I’ve said it before, but I get a lot of email – a lot! Besides all the comments that come to my inbox, I get emails from readers who have a question or want to give me a tip – (thanks to a reader I just bought 10 yards of gorgeous Bennison fabric on EBAY for the price of 1 yard!) Sometimes, I get really behind on my emails – I’ll spend a day or two answering all the newest ones,
EMAILS AND CHARLOTTE MOSS NEWS!
I’ve said it before, but I get a lot of email – a lot! Besides all the comments that come to my inbox, I get emails from readers who have a question or want to give me a tip – (thanks to a reader I just bought 10 yards of gorgeous Bennison fabric on EBAY for the price of 1 yard!) Sometimes, I get really behind on my emails – I’ll spend a day or two answering all the newest ones,
Papel de Parede
O papel de parede pode transformar o seu ambiente tanto em sua casa como num espaço comercial (restaurante, café,etc). Escolha connosco o seu papel de parede ....Encomende já / Order Now:geral@4udecor.comTelf: 214 867 378Tlm: 966 312 602Cascais / Portugal
Cote de Texas’ Second Anniversary Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the Cote de Texas Second Anniversary Giveaway Rhonda of the Blue Creek Home blog won First Place in the CSN Lighting giveaway. Rhonda picked out a limoges box. Blue Creek Home is a relatively new blog where she chronicles her life - living in a home with a beautiful view of Lake Martin in Alabama. Congratulations Rhonda! Runner up – is Terry Kearns
Cote de Texas’ Second Anniversary Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the Cote de Texas Second Anniversary Giveaway Rhonda of the Blue Creek Home blog won First Place in the CSN Lighting giveaway. Rhonda picked out a limoges box. Blue Creek Home is a relatively new blog where she chronicles her life - living in a home with a beautiful view of Lake Martin in Alabama. Congratulations Rhonda! Runner up – is Terry Kearns
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
' Meow ' Antoinette
No, it is not my birthday!!But my dear friend dropped this card off to me for no reason at all....Well.... she said she just wanted to see me laugh.I DID.DID YOU !!! ?????Renee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in her BLOG.....Interior Design, Palm Beach, Boca Raton,Design Sources, Window Treatments, Custom Design, Paint, Color Coordination, Online Interior Design, Floor Plans, All Custom, Meow
It’s Lonely At the Top: For Bloggers ONLY
FOR BLOGGERS ONLY: It’s lonely at the top. A few weeks ago my best blogging buddy, Things That Inspire, signed up for Blogrankings – yet another new, cool tool to rank your blog visitors. There isn’t a dedicated Design Blog division on Blogrankings, so she signed up under the Lifestyle Blogs. Apparently all the other current Design Blogs are registered under Lifestyles too. TTI
It’s Lonely At the Top: For Bloggers ONLY
FOR BLOGGERS ONLY: It’s lonely at the top. A few weeks ago my best blogging buddy, Things That Inspire, signed up for Blogrankings – yet another new, cool tool to rank your blog visitors. There isn’t a dedicated Design Blog division on Blogrankings, so she signed up under the Lifestyle Blogs. Apparently all the other current Design Blogs are registered under Lifestyles too. TTI
Do We Need More ' Moments' Like This?
Our special memories.....Can you remember a time and place that is forever saved on ' your hard drive ?'I can, and they are my treasures.I just am hoping I will need to 'add more memory' to my hard drive." Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,but by the moments that take our breath away "anonymousRenee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in her BLOG.....Interior Design, Palm Beach, Boca Raton,