As an online interior decorator I have vacillated with a love / hate relationship with the grey trend. But it appears the grey trend is here to stay, at least for a little while longer, why not add a cool “cool” grey piece of art to your home?
Love this “Trace of Feathers” art available at Z Gallerie. It is a hand-painted gallery wrapped canvas with visible texture and metallic pearl paint. A perfect way to embrace the grey trend until it drifts away.
Need a little touch of fresh and new for your home? Check out this cool little stool from Arteriors. Made of solid mango wood and stained with black stripes, this versatile accent piece adds a little fun to almost any room. Place the stool next to a sofa as an accent table or use a pair to round of a seating area. The mix of rustic wood and modern stripes make the Theon Stool my online interior decorator find of the week.
Interested in bringing one or two of these stools into your interior? They can be purchased through our Interior Design Service Online Trade Sales. If you are interested in this stool or any other Arteriors items, please request a quote at orders@interiordesignserviceonline.com.
Here is a great high / low design find to start your New Year – traditional style upholstered dining chairs.
The first option (LOVE) are from Crate and Barrel. The Cody Dining Chair is clean lined and comfortable. Perfect for dinner parties or even everyday dining. The cost of these fashionable and functional chairs is $449.00 each.
Not in your budget?
Hayneedle has a similar, equally awesome dining chair, called the Belham Living Paige Open Back Dining Chair. The basic lines are nearly identical but at $249.98 for a pair of two chairs, the cost is certainly different.
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Credit for today’s online interior decorator find of the week goes to my 11-year-old niece.
While taking some time with family this week, I learned that my niece had asked Santa for a phone booth for Christmas. “Not a working phone booth but one that I can go inside. It must red.” She said. Unfortunately, Santa was unable to deliver on her quirky request because, really, how would Santa even get a phone booth on his sleigh?
This adorable telephone booth playhouse from Land of Nod fits the bill of my niece’s detailed request. Can you believe it? Birthday perhaps!
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Sometimes a piece of furniture or other home furnishing is so good that it becomes a design classic. These no fail online interior decorator selected, go to elements, give a home a classic touch and work with a wide range of design styles.
1.) Tolix first introduced these stools in the 1950’s and they remain a design classic. These metal barstools are a staple of an Industrial Modern look yet fit in well in almost any design style. Fun, classic and retro!
2.) A stripe rug is always a good choice. The wide stripes and perfect color palate (navy and grey) allow this rug to work anywhere from a kitchen to a child’s bedroom or even under a dining table.
3.) White slipcovered furniture is a foundation of Shabby Chic interiors yet there is no need to limit this look to only one style. White slipcovered furniture is crisp and clean looking and can fit into almost any style from contemporary to traditional to shabby Chic, all based on the shape and lines of the furniture!
4.) Way too pretty to be left out in the in the rain! A bench with classic (hint of British Colonial lines) works incredibility well in an entry to welcome your guests in classic style. Adding a gorgeous long lumbar pillow softens the feel and can tie the bench back to your color scheme.
5.) At first you might see a glass pendant light and think dated and done but not these fixtures! The cube shape and antique bronze (almost a black) finish options help these pendant work seamlessly in most interiors. A set of three small fixtures hung over a large island creates a lovely composition.
6.) Need a way to hide your television when not in use? A Ming style armoire is just the right piece. Timeworn, this type of armoire becomes a quiet focal point in a room.
7.) Warm and inviting. Nothing says family and home like a large well-worn round dining table. A trestle table is an element that helps a house look like a home.
8.) Swivel chairs are both functional and cool, and in a rounded tub shape are design classics. I love to add swivel chairs to large open space so you can turn toward different sections of a room creating an easy of conversation and great use of space.
9.) Botanical prints work in almost any room. Classic black and white botanicals are even better. For a modern look in a bedroom pair with grey walls, white linens and warm dark furniture.
10.) If given the choice, I would typically select fresh over faux but there are some really good artificial plant options now available. I adore a long planter of succulents on a table. They give an organic, earthy touch to a home.
11.) Natural fiber rugs are always a good look and they typically cost much less than wool counterpart. These rugs morph their look to fit almost any design style based on how they are used. One of my favorite ways to use a natural fiber rug is with a hide or sheepskin placed on top.
12.) White matelassé bedding evokes timeless luxury! Working into countless color scheme, white matelassé bedding is a chameleon of sort; add punches of bold accent color or softer color touches to completely change the look. This bedding will never go out of style.
13.) A starburst mirror is not just for Mid Century Modern interiors. This iconic style mirror can be used over a fireplace, above an entry table or anywhere you need a bit of unexpected coolness.
14.) Glass waterfall tables vertically disappear in a living room allowing your rug underneath to shine. Even with this quiet presence, the glass waterfall table is certainly a table not to overlook.
15.) Red and navy wool rugs in a traditional slightly ethnic style will never get tired looking. Seek rugs with an aged, antique look to work as a backdrop in a room.
16.) Unrefined yet elegant, glass hurricanes always work well in design. These seeded glass hurricanes can be placed on a dining table of coffee table giving a soft glow and a touch of rustic to a room.
17.) A perfect pairing with a solid, floral or even Ikat pillow counterpart. Stripe pillows are like a neutral – they go with just about any other pattern.
18.) No online interior decorator list of classic design elements would be complete without an arc floor lamp. Timeless and modern these lamps are one of the best ways to add classic design to a room. Don’t limit yourself to using the arc floor lamp only in a Living Room. Why not bring into a Dining Room to light a table in an unexpected yet awesome way?
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Anthropologie Patchwork Pup Pillows
As a proud mom to a golden retriever puppy named Sky and online interior decorator, these pup pillows caught my attention and tugged at my heart. Adorable is the best word I can use to describe these throw pillows from Anthropologie.
Artist Carola van Dyke’s passion for color and texture is undeniable.
I await the opportunity to design a little boy’s room using these pillows are inspiration. Paired with khaki bedding and smoky blue walls, the Hound pillow would have a forever home in a little guy’s room.
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Crate and Barrel Intarsia Console Table – Online Interior Design Service Find of the Week
Inlay hand cut wood and bone in the shape of triangles on a Parson style console table? Yes, they did! Who? Crate and Barrel of course.
This console table is a work of art all by itself. Have a bland and lifeless Foyer? This table plus ivory ceramic table lamp plus a silver framed mirror above equals an amazing statement to your guests. The Intarsia Console Table really doesn’t need much as it is simply fabulous just by being itself.
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You always hear that accessories are the finishing touches that complete a room design but where the heck do you actually find these items? You could go from store to store searching for just the right piece or you could shop online and avoid all the hassle. How about looking where online interior designers find amazing home accessories?
Not sure where to start? We’ve put together a list of the best websites for home accessories. Browse these websites to find the perfect touches to pull together any room design:
Bungalow 5: Hip and extremely cool lamps, wall décor and accessories – many items have a modern influence yet are classically styled.
Global Views: By far, one of the largest collections of home accessories!
Arteriors: One of the best selections of high end lamps and lighting plus a wide array of smaller home accessories. This is a great source to check out!
Ryan Studio: Sometimes sticking with one thing is the right move, and for Ryan Studios it is pillows. Gorgeous design fabrics and the highest quality details makes their throw pillows an online interior designers favorite.
Studio A: With their eclectic and unique collection of accessories and small furniture, Studio A is one of my favorites.
Eastern Accents: If bedding or pillows are what you need to finish your room, look no further than this source. Gorgeous custom made items to give you home a high end look.
Worlds Away: From chandeliers to lamps to mirrors, this is a great source for adding a touch of glamour and sparkle.
Regina Andrew: Cool and modern. Designers look to Regina Andrew for lamps and decorative objects with a clean and fresh look.
Palecek: Once you visit the Palecek website you will not forget it! Palecek not only has an extensive line of furniture but their accessories are even better in my opinion. Here you will find wall décor, lamps and objects all with an earthy, organic flair.
Wildwood: Lots of lamps with a slight traditional kicked up a notch slant plus some well selected art and home accessories.
If you need help with ordering or pricing from any of these amazing sources, please contact me at orders@interiordesignserviceonline.com for assistance.
Today’s online interior decorator pick is a very cool stool. This amazing find from Studio A is not your average accent stool. It is made of cast iron with an antique bronze finish. The lines are crisp with the feel of a classic “found” artifact. Modern and antique all in one!
Recently, I have used this stool in a rustic living room, giving the new room a time worn rich look. I would also suggest adding a pair to the foot of an upholstered bed frame. The juxtaposition of an iron stool and soft upholstery would be a great look.
If you are interested in this stool for your home, please contact me at orders@interiordesignserviceonline.com for pricing information.
Surya has long been one of my favorite sources for rugs and throw pillows. But now, they have ventured into the world of designer bedding. There colors and patterns are the perfect mix of both current styles and timeless designs. Even better is the price point; high end bedding without the high end cost making their bedding my online interior decorator find of the week.
Above is one of my favorites! The color is a mix of purple and grey. For those of you that love your purple this bedding would perk up soft grey walls yet remain sophisticated and modern.
Below is a sampling of a few of Surya’s other bedding options.
Surya’s new bedding can be purchased through our Interior Design Service Online Trade Sales. If you are interested in these great patterns or any of their other bedding, please request a quote at orders@interiordesignserviceonline.com.