‘Design Trends’ Archives
I had to share…Bird Cage Lamps!
Bird Cage Lamps - - -. I had to share these light fixtures with everyone because they are very cool! I LOVE the different shapes and sizes and the whimsical shade with the bird siholuette! These would look great in a garden room with tall ceilings or hung outside above a patio area that has a tall overhang. ~Julianna
Brown Gray – Sophisticated Neutrals – Painting Ideas & Projects – MarthaStewart.com
Brown Gray - Sophisticated Neutrals - Painting Ideas & Projects - MarthaStewart.com. I was skimming Martha Stewarts website and found these colors. I think they are really great. There are bright colors, neutral colors, and unexpected colors. Leave me a comment if you have used any of these colors in your home. Click on the link to [...]
Desire to Inspire: desiretoinspire.net Monday’s pets on furniture
I am a huge animal lover and this post is just great!! I am not one to let my large dog on my furniture but its cute to see the pictures on this post. Click on the link below to see more great pictures. ~Julianna If you'd like to send us photos to include in next week's "pets on furniture" post, please ensure your photos follow our basic [...]
Outdoor Living Rooms – Outdoor Furniture – House Beautiful
Its finally starting to warm up in NE Ohio (yay!). I came across this article in House Beautiful magazine and there are some great outdoor spaces featured. I love the over sized columns and white painted brick in this space, it looks beautiful and cozy! Click on the link below and you can see all of the outdoor spaces. ~Julianna One of four [...]
COCOCOZY: Black and White Tile
This article caught my eye because of the kitchen with the black subway tile backsplash. Love it! It still has that classic feel but more of a modern look because it is black. As I scrolled through this article I noticed all of the fabulous tile designs in black and white~ Click on the blog site below and read the rest of the article and take [...]
Being Green at Home – 10 Easy Tips To Try without Making Huge Changes to Your Life.
There's a lot of talk these days in the design world about green design or sustainable design. It doesn't have to be an all or nothing proposition. No guilt trip here, just some great information. Here are some ideas to start small and see how it feels. www.slmetalworks.com/beds_a.html These 10 things are so simple to follow! Please read and [...]
Black and White Dining Rooms
I just LOVE this dining room! Black and white are so classic and sharp, and then throw in a bright color and it looks great. The pop of color comes from the sideboard in a pretty grassy, lime green and the bowl of pears. I really like the simplicity of the drum shade light fixture with an asymmetrical design on the fabric. And the plates, oh [...]
Freshome Blog: 11 Ways To Go In Decorating Kitchen Interiors
Again, I came across this blog post this morning and I'm just drawn to the bright pink cabinets! It's unexpected and very bold and brave, but I think they look amazing and chic!! So take a look at the full article and more pictures on the Freshome.com blog and leave any comments you may have... Having trouble with kitchen redecorating? Or [...]
COCOCOZY: Interior design blog – Decorate, remodel, renovate, furniture, lighting, architecture ideas for the home
Bouquets of fake orchids at chic Los Angeles home and garden shop. (above) FAUXTANICALS: ARE FAKE FLOWERS NOW OKAY?! This post was interesting to me because I am one to almost yell "NO!!" to fake flowers! But I agree with them being budget friendly, having a longer life, and they are virtually low maintenance. I do think some plants, [...]
2010 Design Trends Article
I came across this great article on www.sfgate.com, which is the website for the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper, in the Bay Area. I realize we are on the East coast and 3 months into 2010 but I have already seen most of these Trends take place! This is a great article for ideas and I feel like many of these so called “Trends” are [...]
