James Rixner’s Blue & White Bedroom Design
Luxury designer James Rixner’s decorated this beautiful serene and soothing bedroom. The bed is glamorously dressed in luxe linens in a palette of satiny blues and crisp whites.
Dorothy Draper’s Console and Curio by Kindel
The grand dame of decorating, Dorothy Draper, originally conceived of this Chinese Chippendale inspired curio cabinet for The Greenbrier Hotel she decorated – and is so famously known for. Decor Shopping Resource: The Dorothy Draper Collection by Kindel.
White Floral Wrought Iron Chandelier
Crystorama’s Cypress lighting collection’s delicate and romantic floral design belies the fact that the very feminine-style chandelier is forged of iron. I love the powerful design contradictions between the feminine and masculine design materials: a strong iron structure dressed in a dainty, pretty exterior replete with delicately sculpted rose petals.
Finding Décor Inspiration in 18th Century Qing Dynasty Porcelain
Artwork Details: Vase (1736/1795). Qing Dynasty. Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Home Décor Details: Chinese River Antique Rug at David E. Adler.
Magnolia White & Pink Porcelain Ornaments
Holiday Color Inspiration: A color palette of dainty pink and Magnolia white with accents of silvered green.
Silver & White Holiday Ornaments
Holiday Color Inspiration: Glamorous silver trim set against snow powder white. Decoration Inspiration: Non-traditional, yet very creative display of the Christmas ornaments – instead of hanging on a tree, create a grouping of ornaments as a point of decor in your home. All that’s needed: clear plastic line (fishing line would work), interesting beads and [...]
Classic Gold & Pearl White Holiday Color Schemes
Elegant and classic holiday decor color scheme of burnished gold tones and pearlescent whites. Champagne golds and antique golds reign majestic in holiday table decorations. Classic warm pearl tones and antiqued whites add romance and elegance when paired with soft golds. Photo Courtesy: Messe Frankfurt / ChristmasWorld – 2012/2013 Holiday Color Trends.
Pink-tastic Winter Wonderland
Pink-tastic holiday cheer is hot for Christmas and New Year’s festivities this year. In the Pink Winter Wonderland Color Scheme: Metallic pinks, frosty purple-pinks and candy pinks mixed with pearl, snow whites, icy silvers and a hint or two of gold. Photo Courtesy: Messe Frankfurt / ChristmasWorld – 2012/2013 Holiday Color Trends.
In Design It’s Always About the Details
What Inspires Me: “ The details. A floating room that is a holding space for a big relic or piece of history. Beaten gold. The richness of the past that gives layers to this moment. Hand made, individual "jewels" that speak volumes and are surrounded and supported by white. This beaten gold torso piece I [...]
Bathroom Walls Dressed in Flamboyant Mosaic Blooms
A shrinking violet by no means. This extraordinary and artistic bathroom wall executed in beautiful mosaics from Phoenician Arts is arresting and captivating in its color-saturated lushness.
Ponti Mosaic from Erin Adams for New Ravenna Mosaics
Indulge in a magical, shimmering underwater dream with Erin Adams’ hand crafted mosaic “Coral” in Ponti, Moonstone and Opal jewel glass. Available via New Ravenna Mosaics.
Harlequin Textiles: Pink Armchair with White Piping
Adore this pretty mid-century style armchair beautifully dressed in a tailored pink upholstery and white trim by Harlequin. (DECOREX, London Design Festival, September 2011)
Baroque White Lacquer Coffee Table
Refreshing update on a Baroque classic: Christopher Guy’s white lacquered coffee table has an air of splendor and elegance. A perfect decor element for a romantically contemporary interior environment that craves a link to the great design of past eras but still wants to feel young, and relevant in today’s more contemporary decor environs. More [...]
Parisian Dancers: Ethereal Blue & White Mosaic Art
Decadently divine mosaic art depicting iconic Parisian dancers created by Christopher Guy. More Information: Christopher Guy
Palladio Bedding Collection by Anichini
The Anichini Palladio bedding collection is a 200 Thread count percale fabric with a very, nice tailored, crisp white with black trim ensemble that coordinates perfectly with modern, minimalist interiors. Images copyright of respective companies. Home Decor Buyer Resource: Anichini
Cuddledown Organic Bedding: Seashell Sheets & Estrella Comforter Cover
Cuddledown known for it’s eco friendly, organic bedding and healthy, hypoallergenic linens easily pleases those seeking a healthy home and a healthy planet. The 300 thread count Seashell Organic Bedding Collection is an organic cotton percale created from low-impact dyes and 100% certified organic combed cotton. Images copyright of respective companies. Home Decor Buyer Resource: [...]
Sferra Diamante Luxury Bedding Collection
We’re huge fans of Sferra fine linens and beddings so it’s hard for us to keep our enthusiasm from overflowing this post, but we’ll give it a try. For starters, as with all Sferra linens, the Diamante collection is a complete sensory experience – from the first touch. Remember as children how we looked to [...]
Black and White Houndstooth Fashion Inspired Decor
{ FASHION INSPIRATION} ESCADA Maria Callas inspired collection fall 2009 – houndstooth pattern in black and white with pockets. { DIVINE DESIGN } Houndstooth pocket pillow from Pillow Throw Decor. Images copyright of respective owners.
Beaded Ethereal Purity
{ FASHION INSPIRATION } Givenchy white beaded and feather gown. (Fall 2009) { DIVINE DESIGN } Pearls White Decorative Pillow with dressmaker details – Natori Fashion Images Courtesy of Fashion Week by Berns. Property of Berns Salonger/Photos by Kristian Loveborg. Images copyright of respective owners.
Urban Safari Glam in Black & White Sophisticated Palette
Color trends for 2009 and 2010 continue to showcase the simple, elegant and dramatic color scheme duo of black and white as a popular home decor choice for contemporary styled homes. Black and white alone can create a sterile, sharp and often harsh contrast, but add in the soft lines and patterns of the Zebra [...]
Ottomans from Angelo Surmelis Home at Overstock.com
Overstock.com and Celebrity Television Designer Angelo Surmelis have teamed up to produce Angelo:HOME. Angelo:HOME is an affordable stylish, modern furniture collection with classic design details ranging from upholstered chairs,love seats, sofas and ottomans – and budget minded decorating divas will love the price range: $249-$699! Some of our favorite Angelo:HOME furniture pieces (we’re LOVING the [...]
Aveo Free-Standing Bathtub from Villeroy & Boch
The Aveo freestanding bathtub designed by Conron & Partners exclusively for Villeroy & Boch addresses all the senses thereby easily creating the spa experience at home. The oval (egg-shape inspired) Aveo supports the body while encouraging relaxation. The Aveo can be fitted as a whirlpool tub if so desired (see image below). Images copyright [...]
Amalfi Freestanding Tub from Victoria & Albert Baths
The Amalfi tub is the ultimate feminine bathtub – hands down, no question about it. The contemporary styled slipper shaped freestanding bathtub is sexy, sleek, elegant and perfectly fitted for today’s bathing beauties. Victoria and Albert Baths bathtubs are made from a combination of volcanic limestone and high-performance resin, then hand-finished by craftsman to a [...]
Jacuzzi Ardore Black and White Freestanding Tub
Sophisticated and glamorous, the Ardore non-whirlpool bathtub creates a striking and dramatic focal point in the bathroom. The Jacuzzi Ardore’s design provides tremendous flexibility, equally at home in a bachelor pad or a Zen bathroom setting. Images copyright of respective companies. Home Decor Buyer Resource: Jacuzzi UK
Linkasink Mosaic Crystal Vessel Sinks
Bronze Crystals Vessel Sink Pearl Crystals Vessel Sink White Porcelain with Pink Crystals Vessel Sink MultiColored Crystals Vessel Sink Fish motif with Amber Crystals Vessel Sink Crystal Lotus Vessel Sink Elegant and shimmering; Linkasink Swarovski Crystal mosaic sinks lend a luxurious feel to bathroom design. Even the most boring, white, standard powder room will come [...]
FLOR Fedora 2 Rug Kit – Carpet Tiles
FLOR’s Fedora 2 Rug Kit (carpet tiles) made from up to 80% recycled materials. The Fedora 2 rug kit is A DIY divas dream – this wonderfully eco friendly FLOR rug kit lets you express your individuality and design flair . Related: Eco-Friendly Rugs: The Best of 2009 , FLOR All images copyright and credited [...]
LAMA Concepts LED Cell Wool Rug
LAMA Concept’s futuristic eco interpretation wool felt and LED embedded rug (Rug created for DIRECT TV reception area, photo credit: Lama Concept) . The LED Cell rug is made from 100% wool felt strips that are strategically embedded with LEDs . The LAMA concept led cell carpets come in a range of sizes to fit [...]
Pure Contemporary Orange and White Bedroom Design
Capture the essence of fashionable South Beach living with modern inspired bedroom furniture and artwork; All in a gorgeous palette that pays tribute to Miami’s amazing sunsets, chic party scenes and cool demeanor. The Allure Chest (Wendell Castle to the trade ) Verner Panton Ball Chandelier (YLighting) Radiant Circles Wall Art Sculpture ( Artisan House [...]
Urban Romance in Bedroom Design
Romance style’s sophisticated sister, “Urban Romance” captures the romantic design spirit, but in an updated minimalistic classic-modern form. Pinks, blues, lavenders and other “feminine” colors are replaced with black, white, silver and grays. Patterns are restrained, never over-powering. Attention to detail is critical – whether it’s the button-tufted Caviar Chair by Bailey Street or the [...]
Shabby Chic Still Chic – The Bedroom Design Sketchbook
Rachel Ashwell made Shabby Chic famous and in the years after she introduced the world to flea market finery there has been barely a slow down. Design styles do fade and go away with time – remember the French Country craze from three years ago. Toile was every where and frankly it started to feel [...]
