via: madelineweinrib Ikat designs are very trendy these days and are found everywhere.. I mean on the wall, floor, sofas, pillows, lamp shades, etc.,… and even on clothing, bags, coffee mugs, etc., etc., These designs have existed for thousands of years! Their earliest prints were found in Asia, Middle East and Africa around the…
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Before I jump into my next pattern, I want to share a few rooms with retro/funky rugs. They are bright pops of color in a room. Which one is your favorite? via: chiasso via: houzz via: cb2 via: houzz via cb2
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In my next few pages, I plan to write about different patterns…. this page is all about the Retro/Funky style. The patterns here may seem incomplete, yet they look beautiful. A good balance is brought in and the patterns are most likely positioned symmetrically. They are usually bold, whimsical, and without any border. That’s what…
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What would you do if you had a cozy corner in your home? Read, meditate, listen to music, or just nap? 🙂 I think I will rotate between the above.. at the end of a stressful day and also on a Sunday afternoon!I have a few examples for you from different styles. The key to…
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In my previous page, I posted about white walls and mostly Scandinavian designs, here it is the same concept… but ethnic rooms. What do you think of these rooms? lovely aren’t they.. via: apartment46blog via: lolalina via: carmengillisdesign via: minmit via: housebeautiful via: dobel-id
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I have been writing about bright colors lately.. exterior paint colors, colorful interiors.. and its about time I wrote about the Pure Classic White Color!White color walls can brighten up the space and create a spic-n-span feel to any room. At the same time, white walls can appear dull, greyish and not so crisp in…
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As the title says it all… do you really need to find two exact chairs, or two exact side tables, or two exact table lamps for your living space!? What happens when you mix and match chairs, lamps or even sofas! In interior design, the concept of pairing is called as symmetrical designing and mixing…
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I can’t stop looking at colorful kitchen accessories! Which one would you pick- bright red or neon green? Most kitchens are filled with either dark or bare stainless-steel appliances. The idea behind these bold kitchen helpers are to cheer you up in your kitchen, yet at the same time help you cook different kinds of…
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Here’s another favorite topic that I really enjoy writing about – About Colors! Exterior Paint Colors! Unlike painting and re-painting the interior of your house, painting the exterior is not done so often, therefore, you have to be more conscientious. Some pointers to make it easy for you..Your house is made up of walls, roof,…
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Here’s the continuation of my previous page – Make the most of your Garage. Which one is your favorite? You can click on the image to go to the source..
Which Pendant Light is your favorite? I really can’t pick! Aren’t they absolutely stunning? I did some reading and want to share my notes with you.. Contemporary pendant lighting comes in three types – mono-point, multi-point and mono-rail. Mono-point, as the name suggests, is a single light fixture, and multi-point is more than one light…
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Hello. I’m Joanna, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, a premier source for brilliant chandeliers, pendant lights, and lighting fixtures in all styles and finishes. I have a passion for all things design and love to write decorating guest posts such as this one. In today’s post, I’ve included some of my favorite Venetian mirrors and…
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