Isn't it hard to imagine - 71 percent of the earth's surface is water-covered and it's mostly oceans! And, yet, not many of us are lucky enough to have an ocean view out our windows. There are days when I feel less connected to mother nature and have sought to a nearby lake or a bay to get my dose. I also strongly feel a room like this will simmer me down. The beautiful blue waters, random shadows, wave sounds and the gentle moment of waves are soothing enough to tranquilize me. In these ... [ Read More ]
Why We Love Rocking Chairs?
I think we can all agree on this - a rocking motion immediately comforts our mind and body. A few moments on a rocking chair are both pleasing and rejuvenating. To a mother, singing a lullaby on a rocking chair is a cherished memory that can never be erased. Similarly, to the elderly, rocking is the most relaxing passing time. These feel so different from recliners and sofa's.. one has to experience the sensation - I bet we have all somewhere! I couldn't resist sharing historical photographs of ... [ Read More ]
Sofa Recliners – Sit Back and Relax!
Sofa Recliners - who wouldn't want one? Well, first reclining chair was reportedly owned by Napoleon III. Since then, these have been around in various shapes, textures, patterns and colors. Key to adding a big furniture to a room is finding a way to balance this with the rest and allocating enough room to stretch it to its maximum. Every recliner feels different, to find the right one for you - sit back, stretch your legs, check if your spine is comfortable and if you are tension free. A ... [ Read More ]
Orange Sofa’s
I thought I was crazy when I bought an orange sofa for my otherwise conservative living room.. Over time, the bold orange piece has found the perfect place in my home. I realized that I was not alone when I found a few other stunning orange sofas that I just had to share with you all. I just love this color for my living room since it is known to be the color of communication and it has the power to bring the optimism and positivity I need to entertain my guests .. don't you love that a color ... [ Read More ]
Desks For Everyone
A desk and a chair will seamlessly fit in a corner of a room and give you a place to work without distraction. Well, for me work could be something as simple as creating a to-do list, or browsing the internet, or my most favorite activity i.e. blogging. And for all these, I prefer a desk and a chair, although I can get away with doing these anywhere else. How about you? Do you find yourself more focussed when you sit at a desk..? With that said, I've a few ideas to create this workspace in your ... [ Read More ]
Cozy Sectional Sofas
I still haven't written about one of my favorite style of furniture's -- Sectional Sofas, L-shaped sofas that turn one way or the other creating ample room to sit and unwind. Even though, it might look too big, it will most likely open up the space compared to other seating arrangements -- resulting in more moving area. Key is to position it well and balance the room with additional decor. It will be easy to match rest of the decor because sectionals rarely come in more than one color.I like to ... [ Read More ]
Grand Opening of Poltrona Frau Group’s San Francisco Showroom
At this moment last night, I was smitten by PFG's grand display of my favorite style of furniture. I couldn't help lounging on their sofas and chairs. I have a few photographs to prove this followed by a few of my favorite decor. Visit Poltrona Frau Group’s San Francisco Showroom if you love contemporary furniture... so glad I got invited to this party! ... [ Read More ]
Decor By The Windows
A room with too many windows -- do you see it as a design issue? Well I don't, especially after hand-picking all of these rooms for you here. Look at how well the designers have managed to work around these windows without resorting to covering them up with heavy drapes. The biggest concern would be privacy unless windows are facing the backyard, or way up high.. via: comfree via: candysdirt via: plastolux via: paseoner via: decoist via: blog.buildllc.com via: ... [ Read More ]
Quilted Furniture
Continuing my quest on furniture's.. I have written about stripes on sofas, floral furniture, leather sofas and mixing furniture colors. This blog page is on quilted furniture. Quilts have provided warmth for centuries and go back to ancient Egypt and China where layers of fabrics where stitched together to create heavier blankets for comfort. Patterns and colors where then added to the top layer for beauty. By 18th century, quilts became popular in England and France and by the 19th century ... [ Read More ]
Decorating a Studio Apartment
I absolutely love decorating small spaces. There will be plenty of design challenges and space planning to get the most out of every inch in a studio apartment. My first step would be to use the zoning techniques to create different functions -- such as for entertaining, cooking, eating, working and sleeping. Each should ideally have "a" space -- considering privacy for the bedroom, and open plan for the rest. Does this sound too hard to accomplish? I've a few cozy studio spaces that meet most ... [ Read More ]
Relaxing Swing Beds
A bedroom should be an escape from the hustle and bustle of our day to day lives. It should be a resting place in your home. There are many ways to create a tranquil, calm and serene bedroom. I have just one idea for you here -- relaxing bed swings that can gently rock you all night. via: HGTV Novogratz via: homesdir via: iondecorating via: www.bbonline.com via: nidahspa via: vintageporchswings via: ana-white.com via: dornob via: ... [ Read More ]
Stripes Pattern
I'm dedicating this page to Stripes! This pattern has been around for ever, but I think, the first significant stripes architecture in and around the Siena Duomo Cathedral in Italy has introduced this to home decor and to the fashion industry. There is also a book written by Michel Pastoureau "The Devil's Cloth: A History of Stripes and Striped Fabrics." -- for someone who wants to learn more. Stripes can be bold, subtle, modern, traditional, whimsical, or just anything you want it to be. It is ... [ Read More ]