tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9370371217185842672024-02-18T19:46:49.214-07:00Beautiful HabitatInternationally Trained Interior Designer, enthusiastic traveler, and dog lover shares advice and inspiration to help you create your Beautiful Habitat; a home you love and the ideal place for you to flourish.Beautiful Habitathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00905868948846494338noreply@blogger.comBlogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937037121718584267.post-35982984070605386592014-08-20T09:43:00.001-06:002014-08-20T09:43:58.978-06:00A Design Plan is Essential to your Decorating SuccessHave you ever been lost? I know I have. I thought I knew where I was going. I set out, without a map, because, you know, I know where I’m headed. Right until I got myself lost…<br />
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Why didn't I get a map? Oh yeah. I was smart enough to get there. What kind of idiot doesn't know the way to _____? Or, more likely, I was in a hurry and too busy to prepare with a map. I was anxious to get there and skipped my preparation.
You can bet that the next time I set out to a new area I got myself some directions, both from the cell phone and a printed version, in case I had no cell coverage. Smarter the second time around.<br />
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Decorating without a plan is a lot like setting out without directions. You stop into a furniture store or on a website, maybe just to browse or get ideas. Then you start purchasing blindly. Like going without directions, you’ll end up lost, and with a hodge-podge of stuff that kind-of, sort-of works together. And probably a side helping of disappointment.<br />
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We all make mistakes. The key is to learn from them. That’s why you will do better next time you decorate. You need a plan… a map. And the map starts with an honest inventory of your life. Decide what you need and want. Determine your {real} budget and if you can accomplish what you need and want within that budget. It seems so simple, doesn't it? It is. The key is having the patience to do it right the first time.<br />
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I’ll teach you to be your own client. Listen to yourself and your family and be honest about what works. What’s all this about honesty? Here is an example: I love velvet. It’s rich and luxurious. I have a <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/star-studded-furnishings-guest-post/">penchant for glam</a> design in <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/category/designers-home/">my own home</a> and velvet fits right in. I also have an adorable 60 lb dog, who is allowed all over the furniture. Velvet is an absolute magnet for fur. So, will I change the rules for the dog? No. Do I want to battle the fur on velvet? No. Is a velvet sofa a good choice for me? No. I’ll have to consider another option. Perhaps a velvet ottoman or pillows will be a more practical solution.<br />
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Let’s get started with your own design plan. Below is a mini version of the design questionnaire I use with my clients before I start designing or decorating their homes.
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<li>How long do you plan to stay in this home? This helps you determine how much time and money you really want to put into a redesign. Will you be focused on your long-term comfort or resale value?</li>
<li>Who lives in your home and what are their ages? Do you have children that will be off to school soon or an elderly parent living with you and need to incorporate <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/category/universal-design/">Ageing-in-Place</a> principals?</li>
<li>Do you have pets? Think about the finishes you want to install in your home and whether they are <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/design-for-dogs/">adequate for those furry friends in your life</a>.</li>
<li>Do you entertain quite a bit? Is your home <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/category/entertaining/">functional for your entertaining needs</a>?</li>
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<li>Write a list of your family’s regular activities. Does Bobby like to do puzzles in the living room, or does Missy like to paint in the kitchen? Defining where you need to make rooms dual purpose or where to relocate these activities help you determine how to best use your space.</li>
<li> Is there enough storage space in your home?</li>
<li>What <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/category/color/">colors</a> do you like? What colors do you dislike? What colors do your family members love and hate?</li>
<li>Does everyone in the house have the same design taste? If they are different, have you figured out how you are going to reconcile the differences?</li>
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<li>What style do you want for furniture and accessories? Modern, traditional, formal, casual… the list goes on.</li>
<li>What is the style of your current home? If your house is very Traditional, but you like Modern styles, how will you bridge the gap?</li>
<li>Do you have a favorite piece of furniture or artwork you absolutely love? This could be the perfect starting point for your design.</li>
<li>How much are you going to invest in this project? Add an extra 20% to that number to cover the incidentals that always pop up. Is this based on real prices or total guesswork? If you haven’t done the homework to see what items really cost, you may be unable to complete this project once you start or you may have to downgrade your selections.</li>
<li>Is anyone in your home a handy person? If so, you may be able to save yourself money if you can do things like painting yourself.</li>
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This list is not exhaustive. In fact, I have a 7 page questionnaire that I review with new clients. However, it will get you thinking honestly about your needs and wants in your home. This is the important first step before you make a single purchase.Beautiful Habitat: Interior Design & Decoration www.beautifulhabitat.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Tennille Wood is an interior designer in Denver, CO. For more informaiton on her work, visit beautifulhabitat.com
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Hallways are a great space to locate your library, particularly if you've got a wide area, or landing area. The walls of a hallway are an otherwise unused space, which make it a great spot to store your books. But don't force it. If your hallway is too narrow, the library addition will feel cramped. Worse, you may damage the shelves, books or other objects trying to squeeze new furniture or other large items down your hallway library.<br />
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Stairways and landings make a great library. It's a functional and interesting use of an otherwise empty pass-through space.
And it's made even better if you have the luxury of a window and a window seat.<br />
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I love the two libraries below. It is a creative use of stairwells.</div>
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I had a hallway/landing library in my old home. I had photos of this space, from about 7 years ago. I've searched my PC for those photos to share with you and I cannot find them. I think this is what happens when you change computers a few times...</div>
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Perhaps the most unusual library space that I've come across is in the bathroom. What is even more surprising is that I found several of these bathroom libraries!<br />
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If you don't have a bathroom that lends intself to building bookcases into the wall, this bathtub may solve that for you. It's a bathtub with it's own bookcase builit into the side. Clever.</div>
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Do you have an unusual home library? Have you been inspired to create one?Beautiful Habitat: Interior Design and Decoration <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/">www.beautifulhabitat.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Tennille Wood is an interior designer in Denver, CO. For more informaiton on her work, visit beautifulhabitat.com
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Tennille Wood takes home a 2014 Peak Award for Kitchen Design!</h3>
The NKBA Peak Award Gala was held last night (June 26, 2014) at the Mile High Station in Denver. Tennille Wood of Beautiful Habitat took home a peak award in the Small to Medium Kitchen category for a design “Ascending Style and Inspiration.”
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The Winning Design</h1>
The winning kitchen design is part of a complete townhome gut and remodel in Boulder, Colorado. This 1300 sqft townhome was built in 1976. It was in “original” condition when purchased by the clients. That equated to a kitchen that was dark and dated, very small and with limited function. The project goals were to create a light, bright, inviting kitchen and maximize functionality within the small footprint. The primary challenge in this kitchen was the lack of space; both storage and work space. The original kitchen measured only 80 sqft and lacked flow and efficiency. Tennille set out to overcome these challenges, with a number of creative solutions.
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Kitchen Before</h3>
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Kitchen After</h3>
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Several foundational changes were made in the new space. The interior wall was moved 4.5 inches to the left. This precious space allowed symmetry along the back wall where the range is located. This created enough space to move the refrigerator away from the range, thereby improving the work triangle and adding prep space between the refrigerator and range. The soffit was removed, making the kitchen feel more spacious and allowed for taller wall cabinets and increased storage.
A peninsula was added, which extends down the hallway to create a beverage area. The result is a kitchen that feels doubled in size. The peninsula creates seating, along with much needed countertop work space. The bar area creates additional storage in base and wall cabinets. The glass fronted cabinets keep the former hallway feeling open and bright.
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Additional space increasing elements were incorporated. Frameless cabinets were chosen, which provide an average of 15% additional storage space over face-framed cabinets. Many of the cabinet dimensions were modified to squeeze every last quarter inch of space from this kitchen.
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The Peak Awards</h2>
The Peak Awards honor those in Colorado who have achieved excellence in Kitchen & Bath Design. Recognizing talent, creativity, and commitment to design, the Peak Awards is a distinctive opportunity to highlight and acknowledge work that ascends style and inspiration.
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The NKBA</h2>
The <strong><em>National Kitchen and Bath Association</em></strong> <em>(NKBA)</em> has been the premier association for kitchen and bath professionals working in North America since its founding in 1963. The Association has over 40,000 members in 11 industry segments throughout the U.S. and CanadaBeautiful Habitat: Interior Design & Decoration www.beautifulhabitat.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Tennille Wood is an interior designer in Denver, CO. For more informaiton on her work, visit beautifulhabitat.com
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Make space for your home library in another room.
One of the easiest transformations is in the formal living room. As the formal living room is becoming a less used and less desired space in the modern American home, this is a great opportunity to create a home library. I did just that for a client recently. My clients are not formal people, so a formal living room would have been an unused space. My clients were also downsizing. Wasting space in their new, smaller home, was not an option. They are avid readers and had a large book collection. A library was a far better use of the living room for the clients in this home.
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We started with beautiful bookcases. Next came comfortable seating, arranged to take full advantage of the books and the cozy fireplace.</div>
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The room is a soaring two-story space. Adding colorful artwork not only adds more interest, but also helps to fill the tall space above the bookcases.</div>
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A window seat offers another comfortable nook for reading.</div>
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While this living room was redesigned to be a dedicated library, you certainly don't have to go that far with it. You can add a library into a living room or family room space with the addition of some lovely built-in bookcases. If you have a fireplace centered in the room, this is an easy addition. Now the room is dual purpose.<br />
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If you don't have a formal living room to convert, there are still many opportunities for a library space. One clever option is to convert wall space in another frequently used room. The family room is a great option - you already spend quite a bit of time there and the seating is usually comfortable and inviting.<br />
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Dining Rooms are another opportunity to create a home library. Like formal living rooms, dining rooms aren't used as often as they once were. Going double duty by using the dining room as a library makes the space more functional and maximizes the square footage and purpose in your home.</div>
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Your dining room library can be one wall, or the whole room, depending your book collections to display.<br />
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Bedrooms are another opportunity for a home library. Bedrooms, particularly the Master Suite, are far more used than a formal living room or dining room. This option is less about adding value to unused rooms in your home. Most people like to read in bed. Turning your bedroom into a double duty bedroom library adds an interesting feature, while also creating convenience in nighttime reading.<br />
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Adding a window seat and bookcases to an otherwise blank wall is always a nice touch. The window seat becomes a beautiful architectural feature. It also gives you a place to read other than the bed.<br />
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The bed is already the focal point of a bedroom, but why not really emphasize it with a bookcase surround? This makes a dramatic statement, while also being functional.<br />
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Have you carved out a home library space for yourself? Has this post inspired you to create one?</div>
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Form more library inspiration: <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/category/library/">Libraries</a><br />
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Lacquered walls are definitley on trend right now and I want to know - do you love it or leave it?
While all lacquered spaces are hot right now, I'm seeing these rooms primarily in blue tones. Blue is hot, lacquer is hot... makes perfect sense to meld the two together.<br />
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While blue seems to be popular everywhere, and especially in lacquered walls, I am also seeing lacquer in other bold colors with stunning results. Blue is a little more serious. The following rooms, however, and bold, relaxed and FUN.<br />
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And finally a gray tone is a bit more calm, but still equally breathtaking in result.<br />
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What do you think of lacquered paneling in place of stained wood? Do you love it or would you leave it? Do you have wood paneling that you would lacquer? What color would you do?<br />
I'll admit, I absolutely love this look. We have a library space in our <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/designers-home-welcome-to-my-new-digs/">new home</a> and I would love to lacquer the whole room. I'm not sure if I can squeeze that out of my remodel budget... Stay tuned for more on that.
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Beautiful Habitat: Interior Design & Decoration www.beautifulhabitat.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Tennille Wood is an interior designer in Denver, CO. For more informaiton on her work, visit beautifulhabitat.com
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I've been feeling the pull of spring... and of spring cleaning. I've recently cleaned out my closet and the basement. I've started a new to do list with the many areas I'd like to tackle around the <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/beautiful-habitat-has-moved-sneak-peek/">new home</a>.<br />
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This all got me thinking. What is it about spring that sparks this in us? Why do we feel called to "spring clean"? It's all about changing our energy.
Decluttering, cleaning, organizing, refreshing; it all breathes new energy into our homes and we feel better for it. So dive into your spring cleaning and boost the energy level around your home. You may even be inspired to take your spring cleaning a step further with some spring decorating. Here are quick and easy ways to add spring to your decorating and change your home's energy.
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The two bedrooms below would've looked fine before, but the addition of a pillow in a bright complimentary color (yellow and orange respectively) works to change the energy of the spaces.<br />
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In living rooms designs , you can make a new color work by adding it in at least 3 places. In the room below, we see emerald green evenly added throughout the room. To make your space look really polished, find a coordinating item the pulls in the old color and new color.
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Try a piece that you bought for the bedroom in the dining room or living room. Sometimes we are too stuck in a rut. Just moving things around can spruce up a space. If that item doesn't work in a different room, the change should at least get your creative juice flowing; changing your energy.
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And if you really want to boost the energy, paint the lamp a new color inspired by bright spring tones.
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Those are easy an inexpensive tips to help add a Spring Time Energy to your home this month. If you are ready to change the energy more permanently, <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/">Beautiful Habitat</a> can help you create a design plan. <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/contact/">Contact Us</a> today.</div>
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For more Spring Design and Decorating inspiration, check out the following posts:</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/category/happy-colors/">Happy Colors</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/spring-is-in-this-home/">Spring is in This Home</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/spring-inspired-rooms/">Spring Inspired Rooms</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/fashion-interiors-look-a-likes/">Fashion & Interiors Look-a-Likes</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/portfolio-2/legacy-ridge/">Mary's Fresh Bedroom Makeover</a></li>
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Happy Spring!!!</div>
Beautiful Habitat: Interior Design & Decoration <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/">www.beautifulhabitat.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Tennille Wood is an interior designer in Denver, CO. For more informaiton on her work, visit beautifulhabitat.com
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I had not given Open Plan Kitchens a lot of thought until I moved to London nearly 10 years ago. I was used to Colorado and the American West - big open spaces and big open floor plans. Most English homes and apartments have a very different way of living - each room is it's own separate box with 4 walls and a door. This is often because the buildings are older and were originally built this way. However, even newer buildings follow this plan, primarily because it is a comfort level for the British. Just as I am more comfortable in wide open spaces, they are often more comfortable in enclosed, cozy spaces. It's what we've always known. But I didn't know this when we first moved. Let's just say my first hour of house hunting was quite an eye opener! And I learned <span style="text-decoration: underline;">a lot</span> about myself and how much I crave open spaces in my home. We did find a beautiful flat with an open Kitchen, Dining Room and Living Room. It was perfect. We were happy!<br />
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Many in England have started to embrace more open floor plans, particularly around the kitchen, but they are still a smaller percentage of the housing market. There is a possibility that my family and Beautiful Habitat will find ourselves back in London again, so I'm dreaming of open, open, open kitchens. Here are some inspirational interiors featuring very open kitchen designs and ways to include features from each to create your masterpiece.
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Get the Look :
1. Wooden bar stools from <a href="http://www.cymax.com/Hillsdale-Country-Heights-30-Swivel-Bar-Stool-in-Rustic-Cherry-4627-830.htm?Src=GoogleBaseCA&SrcID=6548544&gclid=CL7d3-DPqroCFc6j4Aod93wAIA">Cymax</a>
2. Chalkboard Paint DIY Tutorial on <a href="http://www.thehandmadehome.net/2011/03/diy-painting-your-fridge-with-chalkboard-paint">The Handmade Home</a>
3. Metal Basket (Set of 4) from <a href="http://www.wayfair.com/IMAX-Kristley-Metal-Basket-Set-of-3-47331-3-IMX3193.html">Wayfair</a>
4. Hanging Lamps from <a href="http://www.shadesoflight.com/classic_pleated-cone-shade_pendant-medium-4-color-combos.html">Shades of Light</a>
5. Pull Down Faucet from <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hansgrohe-Axor-Starck-Semi-Pro-Single-Handle-Kitchen-Faucet-in-Chrome-10820001/204180782?N=bdfw%3FNs%3DP_REP_PRC_MODE%257C1#.UmaKu_nrxpQ">Home Depot</a>
6. Iron Wall Clock from <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/Retro-Iron-Metal-9-and-one-half-inch-Round-Wall-Clock__W0985.html">Lamps Plus</a>
7. Le Creuset Cookery in Dune can be found at <a href="http://www.cutleryandmore.com/le-creuset/dune-c16">Cutlery and More </a>
8. Wooden Countertops and Islands from <a href="http://www.johnboos.com/Index.asp?s=r">John Boos</a><br />
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Lately I'm seeing the bench replaced by sofas, settees and chairs - furniture pieces with backs.</div>
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And then I started to see sofas morph into full seating areas such a this room below.
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What do you think of this trend? Love it - it's an out of the box use of the space; it creates more function; it uses the space better? Or leave it - it closes off the room too much; it distracts from the bed; I'm not holding board meetings in my bedroom? What are your thoughts of sofas (or other furniture with backs) and seating areas at the foot of the bed?</div>
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Beautiful Habitat: Interior Design & Decoration<a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/"> www.beautifulhabitat.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Tennille Wood is an interior designer in Denver, CO. For more informaiton on her work, visit beautifulhabitat.com
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What is the future of our printed word? E-books have outsold printed books since 2010 and the margin grows each year. Will our printed books really go away? I think not. Most people still prefer the touch and experience of reading a real book.
What is the future of our libraries, public and private? Whether your library is a proper separate room, or a bookshelf in your office, bedroom, or living room, most homes do have a library. Those shelves tell a brief story of who we are, our hobbies or interests. In some cases our books are artwork, or nostalgia. What is the future of these cozy spaces once designed to house our reading treasures?<br />
<img alt="Design Inspiration" class="size-full wp-image-2682 alignnone" src="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Library.jpg" height="425" width="640" />What do you envision when you hear the term "library"? I envision warm enveloping chairs and a cozy environment. The kind of place you really want to curl up and read. Good lighting is essential. Some might prefer a table or work area. And some may require a place to put your feet up.
Following are beautiful Library Spaces that are inspiring me today.<br />
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Libraries are so often traditional in design, decor and feel. The space below is a fabulous library of bold and modern design.</div>
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Do you have a library or reading nook in your home? What are the essential elements to you? Share with us here, or on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeautifulHabitat">Facebook</a>.</div>
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For even more library inspiration, check out my board on Pinterest: <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/b_habitat/beautiful-habitats-library-work-space/">Beautiful Habitats - Library & Workspace</a>, or my <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22676971/thumbs/Libraries">Libraries Ideabook</a> on Houzz.<br />
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Beautiful Habitat: Interior Design & Decoration www.beautifulhabitat.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Tennille Wood is an interior designer in Denver, CO. For more informaiton on her work, visit beautifulhabitat.com
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Orange & Blue look great together because they are complimentary colors, or colors that are directly opposite each other on the Color wheel. Other complimentary combinations include Red & Green and Yellow & Violet. The opposite nature of the colors creates a pleasing balance to our eyes. The colors are dynamic together, playing off of each other. For more on this, read about <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/color-theory-101-making-complementary-colors-work-for-you-179143">Color Theory 101</a>.<br />
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Moving forward with orange and blue, we have two great options from the Pantone 2014 color report: Dazzling Blue and Celosia Orange. Don't these colors look lovely together? Imagine adding just a hint of each to a neutral room to really spice it up.<br />
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Now let's really see orange and blue in action together. The following rooms feature Blue and Orange at deep, full hues. However, some rooms go full color and others add just a splash of the two colors. Both techniques create interesting and energetic rooms.</div>
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/kitchen" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Contemporary Kitchen</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/c/Weston--MA" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Weston Interior Designers & Decorators</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/katierosenfeld/katie-rosenfeld-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Katie Rosenfeld Design</a></small><br />
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As often happens with colors opposite on the color wheel, the full hues can be quite intense. Toning down the blue to a softer turquoise and the orange from tangerine to coral, creates softer rooms. The intensity and energy is lowered, but the resulting combinations are still incredibly pleasing and balanced.<br />
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I often see rooms with just a neutral and blue combination. Adding just a touch of orange could completely change the mood as in the room below.</div>
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What do you think of orange and blue interiors? Do you love it or would you leave it? Do you live with orange and blue interiors now? Share with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeautifulHabitat?ref=hl">Facebook</a>.</div>
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By the way...</div>
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Go Broncos!</h1>
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Beautiful Habitat: Interior Design & Decoration www.beautifulhabitat.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Tennille Wood is an interior designer in Denver, CO. For more informaiton on her work, visit beautifulhabitat.com
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The year of living awesomely... I love it! I've spent time reviewing 2013 and creating intentions for 2014.<br />
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The intentions boil down to a few fundamental desires: enjoy life, have fun and adventure, create, run a world-class interior design business.
In order to run that world-class interior design business, I intend to make changes for 2014. Beautiful Habitat will be expanding! I've come to realize that I really can't do it all and, more importantly, I don't want to. I want to focus on designing solutions and amazingly beautiful rooms and spending time with my clients. In reality, I also spend a lot of time tracking products and bogged down in administrative work. It's time to add an assistant and expediter -extraordinaire to the Beautiful Habitat team.<br />
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My entire career has been blessed with wonderful clients, with whom I am able to develop a friendship and deeper relationship than that of client and service provider. I want to continue to build those types of relationships. In the process, I've been able to work on a wide variety of projects. However, a few projects have not crossed my path and I would love to face those new challenges in 2014. In particular, I'd like to work on a loft space, historical property, a <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/category/kitchen-design/">modern kitchen</a> and design more <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/dining-room-project-repurposed-table/">custom furniture</a>.
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I also have several intentions for the <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/beautiful-habitat-has-moved-sneak-peek/">design of our new house</a>. I've made quite a bit of progress since our move in June, but there is more to be done in 2014. I have some beautiful visions to turn into reality and I'll be sharing those here. Perhaps a blue-lacquered library is in the works...<br />
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My other intentions are things that many of us need: more self-care, even when I feel I am too busy. That means always making time for my health (physical and mental) and time with family and friends. Too often these items are crossed off the list as soon as we become busy with work and responsibility. However, we've got to feed that well of creativity and passion to continue to be productive in this world. Two dates on the calendar that I am particularly bad about canceling:
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What are your intentions to make your 2014 awesome?Beautiful Habitat: Interior Design & Decoration www.beautifulhabitat.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Tennille Wood is an interior designer in Denver, CO. For more informaiton on her work, visit beautifulhabitat.com
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"The color for 2014? The captivating, magical and enchanting Radiant Orchid. An invitation to innovation, modern and versatile Radiant Orchid encourages creativity and originality. Imbued with a harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and its rosy undertones emanate great joy, love and health."</blockquote>
See more about the Color of 2014 and previous Colors of the Year at <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21129">Pantone</a>.
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Radiant Orchid pairs so well with a number of colors. It can enliven a neutral on its own, or mix with other colors beautifully. On the warmer side, it pairs beautifully with oranges and it's sister-tone pink. On the cooler side, it looks beautiful with blues and teals or even a deep green.
I've actually used a touch of this color in my home office recently. Using this beautiful fabric on a valance.<br />
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This otherwise neutral Living Room is enlivened by the bright pops of Orchid.<br />
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This Library has taken the very bold route with Orchid lacquered bookcases. Wow!
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Although a fashion example, Radiant Orchid pairs beautifully with a pale green.
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For even more color combinations, look no further than the color experts at Pantone.
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<b>Let each other win with the small things.</b><br />
Make each room decidedly vintage or modern, but with splashes of its opposite thrown in. If your living room has vintage furniture and bolder colors on the walls, hang metal frames for a touch of modern art on the walls. This will make for a smooth transition from room to room as you negotiate each major theme per room.
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<b>Incorporate candles simplistically to add warmth</b><br />
Candles easily add class to any interior design project. They can bring a lot of warmth to what I see as the cold modern style that my husband likes. Our dining room is more of the modern style, so we put a cluster of three pillar candles (<a href="http://www.quickcandles.com/Pillar-Candles-3-x-3-s/29.htm">QuickCandles.com</a> has neat green ones) as a centerpiece to add warmth.<br />
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If the room you are decorating is primarily vintage, get some metallic modern candle holders to mix the two styles.
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<b>Color the walls according to one style, and get appliances agreeing with the other.</b><br />
If you happen to have furniture that is decorative and vintage, keep the walls neutral and modern. This is a very simple way to compromise and make both people happy. The lime green in this kitchen design brings a very vintage look to this otherwise modern kitchen.
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The biggest piece of advice I have is to relax and keep an open mind. Our styles have slowly started to blend together and look more like close relatives rather than complete strangers. When we first started combining our things into the same home, everything seemed to clash and provoke headaches. Thankfully, that is becoming less and less the case and our separate décor styles are working together in harmony.
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<b><i>About the author:</i></b><i> Carmen Denny can’t believe that she’s finally engaged! In between wedding planning she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, bike riding and of course, more wedding planning. She writes while drooling over choices for wedding candle sets and other decorative pieces for <a href="http://www.quickcandles.com/" target="_blank">QuickCandles.com.</a></i><br />
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Of many of the <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/category/love-it-or-leave-it/">Love It or Leave It</a> topics I've raised before, painted brick seems a bit more deeply divided. So I want your opinion. Painted bricks (inside) do you love it or would you leave it?<br />
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No matter the current state of your home - new, older, recently renovated, in need of renovation, or the dream home that you are planning to build - there are easy changes that you can make to increase functionality and longevity.
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Handles Instead of Knobs</h2>
This applies to doors, cabinets, and faucets. A handle is much easier for users of all ages and abilities, whether it is a toddler just learning to turn on the faucet, or experienced arthritic hands.
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Or, if your budget allows, upgrade to "touch" technology. It's a luxurious upgrade for users of all ages and abilities.<br />
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On that same thought, light switches can be changed out for easier to use versions. The rocker-style switch is easier on hands than the traditional light switch.<br />
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Or upgrade to very cool touch technology light switches.<br />
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If you will be building a new home or renovating an existing home, now is the time to make changes you'll appreciate now and later. These changes will not only help you to age more easily in your own home, they are luxurious upgrades before you "need" them.
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In the Bathroom</h2>
Comfort height toilets and vanities
Blocking in the walls to support the addition of grab bars at a later date
Zero-threshold showers/Continuous shower floors<br />
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Rollouts and pan drawers in base cabinets <br />
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Task lighting onto countertops and work spaces <br />
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Drawer-based appliances such as microwaves and dishwashers<br />
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Wider hallways and doorways
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For more ideas on increasing the functionality and longevity of your home, talk to an Interior Design expert today.<br />
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Beautiful Habitat: Interior Design & Decoration <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/">www.beautifulhabitat.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Tennille Wood is an interior designer in Denver, CO. For more informaiton on her work, visit beautifulhabitat.com
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That's right. It's Dining Room season in the world of Interior Designers. It's time to think about that new dining room design if you want to have it ready to go for your holiday dinners, parties and lots of entertaining. Whether you are in need of a full blown make-over, or just a little refresh, I've got some tips for you to consider for your Dining Room Design.<br />
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The foundation of your dining room is the table. I prefer a pedestal table to a traditional table with four legs. The pedestal provides more flexibility when entertaining larger parties.<br />
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Don't forget to top your table with a fabulous table setting to welcome guests and set the mood.
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Notice, I said "upholstery", not just "chairs". Dining chairs should be upholstered, whether just the seat, or the whole chair. Dining chairs should be comfortable and invite guest to linger long after dinner has been served.<br />
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Dining Rooms deserve fabulous lighting and it must be on a dimmer! If you've got a larger dining room or table, don't do a round chandelier in the center or your host and hostess will be in the dark. Take a cue from this Red dining room below - two lights are better than one.
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Do you have a large dining room? Lucky you. This is a great opportunity to beautifully display your pieces, or to set up additional surfaces for meal serving.<br />
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Drapery</h1>
If you are fortunate enough to have a window in your dining room, dress it up!<br />
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Create a stunning focal point with dramatic wall treatments or artwork.
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Don't forget the Ceiling</h1>
I love a <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/ceilings-need-love-too-tips-for-the-neglected-surface/">ceiling</a> with something other than white paint. (see <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/ceilings-need-love-too-tips-for-the-neglected-surface/">previous posts</a>) Your Dining Room is a great room to add pizazz on the ceiling.<br />
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Despite the similarities between aging-in-place and universal design, the two are not interchangeable. A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) article explains, “Universal design is useful to meet the needs of many, from a multigenerational family to first time home owners. It is also becoming more popular among clients of custom and even some production builders as a way of meeting current and future needs.<br />
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An additional tenet of universal design is adaptability. While aging-in-place remodeling may call for grab bar installation in bathrooms based on need, universal design would include blocking inside the walls so that a grab bar can be easily added at a future date.”
As a designer, I love to educate my clients on the many benefits of aging-in-place and universal design which I believe has a modern elegance to it that is invisible and non-stigmatizing. I also urge clients to think about and incorporate these principal when undertaking any renovation, and well before they "need" these adaptations.<br />
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To give you an idea of what’s involved I’ve outlined the principles of universal design below. It may seem like a lot to consider, but having a home design professional who understands and can use these principles effectively in your home will give you the confidence to face the future and be assured the dignity of an aging-in-place lifestyle.
<b>The Principles of Universal Design</b>
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<li><b>Equitable use</b>: The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.</li>
<li><b>Flexibility in use</b>: The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.</li>
<li><b>Simple and intuitive</b>: Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.</li>
<li><b>Perceptible information</b>: The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user’s sensory abilities.</li>
<li><b>Tolerance for error</b>: The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions.</li>
<li><b>Low physical effort</b>: The design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue.</li>
<li><b>Size and space for approach and use</b>: Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user’s body size, posture, or mobility.</li>
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While many baby boomers are embracing both concepts and practices, it is often difficult for younger homeowners to realize the immediate value of designing for the future. However, designers and builders are seeing a shift in willingness to consider incorporating aging-in-place concepts and universal design into the overall home plan.<br />
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It all comes down to one question. Would you rather spend your golden years in a nursing home or the comfort of your own home?
Next week I'll have some practical and easy tips to incorporate into any remodel you may be doing in the future.<br />
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Beautiful Habitat: Interior Design & Decoration <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/">www.beautifulhabitat.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Tennille Wood is an interior designer in Denver, CO. For more informaiton on her work, visit beautifulhabitat.com
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<img alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2346636939_763f266eac_o.gif"/></a></div>Beautiful Habitathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00905868948846494338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937037121718584267.post-16196414506482181232013-08-21T15:54:00.000-06:002013-08-21T15:54:17.905-06:00Designing with Bed Draperies | Half Testers and CoronasMy last post was all about <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/designing-with-bed-drapery-canopies/">bed drapery</a>, specifically <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/designing-with-bed-drapery-canopies/">canopies</a> with and without four poster beds. Today is all about 2 other looks - half testers and coronas, with can be achieved through hardware (an actual half tester bed or corona) or "faked" through clever drapery. Are you a bed drapery person? Which look is your favorite?
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Half Testers have a similar relationship the the four-poster and canopy relationship in my last post. A half tester is a type of bed which has a low foot board and a canopy that projects from the head of the bed.
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These half tester beds are not common unless you've got some serious European antiques. However, the "look" is one often created by mounting drapery from the wall or ceiling above a standard bed as in these examples.</div>
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Corona is a super beer and reminds me of summer. It's also the Latin word for "Crown" and in bedding and draperies, that is exactly what it means. A Corona is a crown for your bed. Coronas can be wall mounted or ceiling mounted and can be circular, oval, or half circles. Coronas can also be an elaborate pre-made wood or metal piece to which the fabric is attached, or it can be created through fabric as in the House Beautiful example below.
<img alt="Interior Designer Bedrooms" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2425" height="500" src="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/black-and-white-bed-canopy-shubel-0613-lgn.jpg" width="375" />
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Other Creative Bed Drapery</h2>
I couldn't help but include this bed project. It's very much like a half tester, but the box and molding are built in to the room and simple fabric panels are installed inside of the box. It's clever and a very dramatic look.<br />
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Today, Bed Drapery is a fun way to customize your bedroom design, add more color and pattern, or create a cozy cocoon for yourself and your loved one. And they don't necessarily have to be elaborate or expensive. There are several ways to incorporate bedding treatments into your own dream Master Suite. Today, I'll discuss canopies, both with a four-poster bed and without.
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Canopies and Drapery on a Four-poster Bed</h2>
The first way to achieve Bed Drapery is with a proper four-poster or canopy bed. Using the bed as the base, drapery can be added in many creative ways.
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Faux Canopy</h2>
A second way to add Bed Drapery, is to fake a a four-poster bed by adding a drapery at the wall, ceiling, or both.
One of the easiest ways to do this is hang drapery rods from the ceiling and drapery at the corners make a convincing look of a four-poster bed.
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A second way to create the look is adding Drapery at the ceiling that falls behind the bed as in these bedrooms featured below.<br />
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Next time I'll cover 2 other types of Bed Draperies: Half Tester and Corona. More inspiration for your own beautiful master suite design.
Are you inspired to add bed drapery to your bedroom design?<br />
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Beautiful Habitat: Interior Design & Decoration www.beautifulhabitat.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Tennille Wood is an interior designer in Denver, CO. For more informaiton on her work, visit beautifulhabitat.com
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Nothing highlights a space more than a striking, multi-functional modern armchair that speaks of your home’s personality (as well as yours).<br />
Designing your home in whatever style you want or dream of – whether you are going for a chic, shabby, contemporary, romantic or eclectic look – is exciting, fun and inspiring.
Finding the right furniture is key in decorating your space, and creating your nest. Of course, you won't want to splurge on any piece that will simply not serve its purpose in your home, or not fulfill your needs.
Comfort, style, design and cost are crucial factors you have to consider when designing your space. Thanks to the abundant choices today of modern furniture, getting a sofa, daybed, loveseat or lounge chair is quite easy.
But, putting it all together with your existing furniture and decor can be quite challenging; yet rewarding when you manage to achieve the desired look that you’re aiming for. This is when your creativity kicks in – mixing and matching furniture with accent pieces, playing with colors and fabric, and choosing a focal point to make your space truly stand out.
Here are some design styles and gorgeous modern armchairs that might just suit your dream decor.
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If you are aiming for a funky look whether for your living or dining space, the best décor idea to consider is putting dramatic and neutral colors together. Adding funky accent pieces as well will totally achieve this look.
This gorgeous modern armchair by Nuans Design is perfect for that funky and chic look for any space. It comes in eye-catching colors, ensuring that it will stand out against neutral or light colors and will surely bring drama to your space. The <a href="http://www.212concept.com/collections/armchairs-c/products/mott-chair">Mott Chair</a> is extremely comfortable to sit on with its removable upholstered seat; and its steel base’s simple and clean lines will make a modern home truly appealing.
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Yes, you can put your garden inside your house. Ridiculous? Not really. Designing your space is your prerogative; and creating a garden look inside your home is all about you. Besides, if you have a green thumb and you love the outdoors, why not take your design to the next level by having a garden-inspired space?
If you’re already convinced of creating a garden-style home, Plastix/Papatya’s <a href="http://www.212concept.com/collections/armchairs-c/products/opera-k-armchair-set-of-4">O’PERA-K Armchair</a> is the ideal furniture for this kind of space. This trendy, comfortable and sturdy armchair is perfect for indoor and outdoor use. Made of molded polypropylene with a transparent polycarbonate back, this chair will spruce up your indoor or outdoor space with its intricate design. What’s even better is that the colors are permeated through the material, assuring you that they will still look perfect even after years of hard use.
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<i><b>Mediterranean Style with Dupont Swivel Chair </b></i><br />
<i><b> </b></i>If you love Europe and its countryside, Mediterranean style is the ideal look to go for. This design style is, simply put, charming. If you want to go for this look, don’t forget to use natural hues to make your space look bigger and brighter. But, most importantly, to make this look really work, you need accent pieces in dark and bright colors such as red.
Another stunning collection from Nuans Design, the <i><a href="http://www.212concept.com/collections/armchairs-c/products/dupont-swivel-chair">Dupont Swivel Chair</a></i> will absolutely complement your space. This dramatic armchair, especially in Red Wool, will serve as a striking contrast to your space’s neutral colors. Its upholstered seat cushions and chrome plated swivel metal base is the best accent piece for your home.<br />
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<i><b>Classic Contemporary Style with Angel Armchair</b></i><br />
<i><b> </b></i>This interior design style marries the classic and modern look. If you feel that the simple, contemporary look is too harsh<i> </i>for your taste, go for softer color contrasts that will highlight the art on your walls. When using this style, make sure to avoid using colors that will hold your attention on one piece. Instead, use colors and pieces that complement each other, lending a warm and homey ambiance to your space.
Here’s the chair that will complete your home’s classic contemporary look. Designed by Ruud Bos for Kubikoff, the <a href="http://www.212concept.com/collections/armchairs-c/products/angel-arm-chair" target="_blank"> <i>Angel Armchair</i></a> will suit your space’s modern and classy look. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use; and is also the perfect accent piece in your living space. This molded polycarbonate chair is designed to cradle the body; and is meant to last even after years of hard use because the colors are permeated through the material.
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True to its name, if you are into mixing and matching various furniture, colors and other pieces, then this design style is right for you. If you opt for this look, feel free to play with colors, fabric, design and style. While this look may be overwhelming for some, you can pull it off by choosing materials that are not really bulky so as not to make your space look and feel cramped.
This classic and beautiful rocker chair by Kubikoff can be used to accent any interior design style. Simply elegant, you can use this for your reading nook or an accent piece in your eclectic-style home. The <a href="http://www.212concept.com/collections/armchairs-c/products/diamond-rocker-chair" target="_blank">Diamond Rocker Chair </a>has a polycarbonate shell in clear transparent or white.<br />
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Another home design style inspired by a city, the New York style suits any modern space because of its use of neutral paint colors, contrasting furniture accents, as well as space-saving furniture.
To match your New York style dining space, Plastix/Papatya’s <a href="http://www.212concept.com/collections/armchairs-c/products/opal-m-swivel_chair"><i>Opal M Swivel Chair</i></a> is your best bet. Since you want furniture with dramatic hues, this modern armchair lends an intriguing tone for your space. Available in transparent and solid colors, this molded technopolymer chair will make your dining space brighter and more vivacious. This chair is anti-UV stabilized, making sure that its vibrant colors will last even after years of use.
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Time and hard work will continue to pull this beauty together. And you can rest assured that I'll be sharing with you as soon as it's ready! Until then, here is a sneak peek. Enjoy!<br />
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Gold On The Ceiling... Because <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/gold-is-making-a-comeback-love-it-or-leave-it/">Gold is staging a comeback</a> and I am embracing it!</div>
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New floors - ebony-stained wood with a new graphic rug (and my camera-shy pup/assistant.)</div>
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A few finishing touches are in place, but much more work to do. And a coat of new paint - Sherwin Williams "Anew Gray".</div>
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To see more about the journey to the new home:</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/designers-home-welcome-to-my-new-digs/">Designer's Home| Welcome to My New Digs</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/things-i-really-love-about-my-house/">Things I Really Love About My House</a></li>
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<b>“Linoleum flooring is made from natural materials like linseed oil, recycled wood flour, cork dust and limestone. Linoleum is naturally anti-bacterial and biodegradable. It is a perfect choice for a “green” floor in one’s home.” (<a href="http://www.armstrong.com/flooring/products/linoleum">Armstrong</a>)</b>
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Vinyl flooring is the sheet material that is often imprinted with a pattern to mimic tile. It comes in 6' and 12' widths on a roll. It is the most economical flooring available and therefore is often viewed as a negative.
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I don't know why, but every time someone refers to linoleum in a negative, they are actually visualizing or referring to vinyl. So let's talk about the positives of linoleum.
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<li> Linoleum is one of the oldest ‘natural’ floor types still in use which dates back one and a half centuries to its creation in England.</li>
<li>Linoleum floors were very popular until just after World War II when the cheaper priced synthetic, flexible vinyl was the new thing</li>
<li>Today, with the emphasis on eco–friendly, green flooring products, linoleum is staging a comeback.</li>
<li>Linoleum is made entirely from natural raw materials and is comprised of things like linseed oil, rosin, and wood with jute backing.</li>
<li>Linoleum is available in a rainbow of colors, patterns and beautiful designs and is even available as a “do it yourself” installation project.</li>
<li>As flooring, linoleum is durable with an expected lifespan of 40 years.</li>
<li>Since it is made of natural and renewable materials, it is entirely biodegradable when discarded.</li>
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In addition to the above list, linoleum is a fully customizable product. There is no end to the creative designs that can be achieved through linoleum.<br />
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Linoleum (lĬnō´lēəm), resilient floor or wall covering made of burlap, canvas, or felt, surfaced with a composition of wood flour, oxidized linseed oil, gums or other ingredients, and coloring matter. In the manufacture of linoleum, linseed oil is exposed to the air in a succession of thin films until it is of a rubbery consistency, or it is thickened by heating until it becomes a spongy mass, after which it is ground, mixed with pulverized wood and other ingredients, and then applied to the foundation and rolled smooth. The final process is a thorough seasoning in drying rooms. In inlaid linoleum the pattern is built up from the base in the colors of the design and is therefore permanent. Linoleum is made in several thicknesses and in the form of tiles. It is sometimes surfaced with a durable pyroxylin lacquer. Although large amounts of linoleum are still produced, other materials such as vinyl are now more widely used as floor coverings (Linoleum, 2012)
"<a href="http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-linoleum.html">linoleum.</a>" <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.</span>. 2012. <i>Encyclopedia.com.</i> 2 May. 2013<<a href="http://www.encyclopedia.com/">http://www.encyclopedia.com</a>>.
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Décor ideas in any room essentially aim for one of two goals, fashion or function. For any design specialist their goals are to achieve a merging of the two goals and hopefully reach the ideal of a room that is both fashionable and functional. With a kitchen you definitely want to choose a lighting scheme that leans towards function, because the last thing you want in the room where all your food is prepared is improper lighting.
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It makes for the cheapest and most environmentally green ways to light a kitchen. Nothing makes light like the sun does. Open up your blinds and let the sun shine. Unfortunately some kitchens are designed with small windows or low levels of exposure that keep sunlight out. There are a few cheats you can do to bring sunlight into a kitchen.<br />
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Of course the best way is to just install better windows with a greater amount of exposure. However, this may not be the most cost effective way, as window installation could be a major project and rather expensive. It may also be an option unavailable to you if you are in a rental property.
Barring that option, you can try to bring a bit more light in through other ways. Open up windows fully in adjacent rooms, paint walls in light colors, and you can even use large mirrors to try and direct some of that sunlight towards your kitchen.
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The typical kitchen design often includes an overhead light source. These may be overhead <a href="http://www.lightingsale.com/">light fixtures</a> such as a fluorescent installation, or an arrangement of bulbs. Hanging lamps are another way that offers an attractive design that can offer great functionality in a kitchen.<br />
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The ideal placement for any hanging arrangement should be one that descends over and directly lights the important areas of your kitchen. Areas like your sink, food prep counters, and your oven range are all proper candidates where you should install a hanging light arrangement. You’ll want them installed above head level but close enough that the benefit of their light is centered exactly where you need it, such as over a serving counter so you can easily see if those steaks are cooked to your perfect medium rare (or any other preferred doneness).
<b><i>Recessed and Under-Cabinet Lighting</i></b>
One of the most popular trends in home and kitchen lighting design is the use of recessed and under-cabinet lighting schemes. These lighting designs are commonly seen in art galleries, helping to illuminate portraits and sculptures. Their use in home design intends to bring home some of the elegance of an art gallery.
They can certainly help a kitchen achieve a very streamlined look, bringing home the feel of a professional restaurant’s kitchen. For the do-it-yourself crowd installing these are often to be considered quite easy to do.<br />
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Remember that the placement of any lights in a kitchen should focus on the functionality of the room and do little to impede it. It’s the reason that most lighting designs use hanging or recessed ceiling lights. The last thing you want in a kitchen is a lamp on your counter, you may accidentally tip the lamp and you certainly don’t want to be serving your food with shards of glass.
Of course, how you design a lighting scheme in your home is something that should be catered to your tastes as an individual. Energize your kitchen life and bring a little bit more light into your home, by yourself or with the help of a professional.
<a href="https://plus.google.com/109260119111251777698?rel=author">Ross Donald</a> is a freelance writer and design expert with the home and <a href="http://www.lightingsale.com/Outdoor-Lighting-Fixtures-s/1004.htm">outdoor lighting</a> specialists at LightingSale.com. Ross loves working with people to design their ideal home and understands how important it is to feel both safe and comfortable in your four walls.<br />
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As I mentioned last week in <a href="http://www.beautifulhabitat.com/how-do-you-spa/">How Do You Spa?</a>, for many years my friend and I would frequent a spa with a coastal/beach theme. In many ways I associate a beach theme with relaxation and pampering. When there was an opportunity to create a beach theme in one of my bathrooms, I did, but I added more fun than spa.<br />
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This is a bonus 3-piece bathroom in our home. It's a bonus in that we don't need the extra shower on this floor, but we do use it more as a powder room.
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The beach theme all started with the things we inherited in the house - a simple vanity and shower tiled in travertine.<br />
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The jumping off point for a beach theme came from the Travertine tiles, which reminded me of sand.<br />
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The builder-basic mirror and lights were beyond boring and there was nothing beachy, relaxing, or fun in them.
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My first order of business was to add interest to the lighting. I painted the basic fixture silver with a can of spray paint and creatively engineered the galvanized buckets over the glass. TaDa - Beach lighting! I added colorful accessories which, together with the fun new lighting, take the focus off of the boring, frameless mirror.</div>
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The toilet has it's only little nook, which also needed a little something beach-inspired. My vision was to build a mini beach hut in the nook out of corrugated metal. I envisioned the corrugated metal behind the toilet and wrapping around the 2 sides, with a sloped roof and a marine-inspired light. These photos are a bit of the inspiration.</div>
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While I was getting the toilet-nook-beach-hut design in order, I did install one piece of corrugated metal wall treatment behind the toilet as a place holder, along with a beach print we picked up on a trip to St. Thomas. (Now just envision the metal wrapping around and above - so much fun)</div>
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You'll notice that I refer to the toilet plan in past-tense. It "was" because we are now moving. I'm a little sad that my toilet beach hut will never be realized. it was going to be adorable. However, I've enjoyed the beach bathroom for the last 5 years. it was a quick and easy makeover to an otherwise bland space.
Have you done anything fun in your space? Share your fun rooms with us here or on Facebook.<br />
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