Black is the color of the night skies, ebony, caviar as well as coal. It was among the initial colors used in human art. It is timeless, deep, easy and elegant. It’s also associated with death, fear, mourning and wicked. But all of your institutions — from witches to style — shameful is a serious color. As Henri Matisse said, “Black is a force.” And using it in decoration is a statement unto itself. It is positive and self-assured. It…
Energetic, vibrant and the colour of good fortune, red can excite and enliven a home’s exterior. Whether it’s traditional red brick, a more earthen tone — like Frank Lloyd Wright’s favourite Cherokee Red — or even a more electrical hue, red makes a house jump out and declare its existence. Historically, red was the colour of choice for many Swedish nation barns and farmhouses. Swedish copper mines were originated at by the pigment and has been found to be a…
Sometimes I take a gander around my home and I notice a few humdrum element with fresh eyes. Now it was my boring fireplace screen. It is not even necessary for blocking sparks, as my fireplace is gas, but Miss Bubby (my cat) loves to crawl into the fireplace and then leave a path of saltwater all over the house. This discovery led me at a “fireplace screen” search frenzy. Fireplace screens can match the kind of the space or…
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Modern Southwestern interiors continue to make waves in the design world this year, and with fall here, it is the prime time to give your house some autumn taste. This new take on Navajo-inspired design focuses on bold geometric patterns, saturated harvest colors and historically rich references. Gone are the days of Southwestern decoration being connected only with thick, overwrought tapestries, cowhides and coyote cartoons. Get inspired to try out this fashion from those 11 beautiful rooms. Hufft Projects Longhorn…
If you hear the term”farm animal” in interior design, you might associate it with a country motif or rustic style. Perhaps you think of a whimsical kid’s nursery or room. But these designers show us that you can borrow from a cow, horse, pig and any other manner of livestock without bringing in the whole barn. PSCBath Turn up the humor in a fresh and modern bathroom with a wall mural of a curious cow and a tub to coincide….
The chesterfield couch is enjoying a significant comeback. Once seen as the couch of choice for the sherry-in-the-library place, it’s currently a fresh, elegant approach to bring a sense of solidity and tradition to a modern area. The basic mark of a chesterfield couch are tufted cushions, and arms and back of the identical height. Conventional versions have wrapped arms and sit tooled wooden legs. Designers nowadays are pairing conventional chesterfields with contemporary icons and decor, and with all updated…
A whimsical wall of toys, a hand-painted nursery mural along with a chandelier in a chicken coop are just a taste of the playful nature of this Texas family’s home. Brian Gibb of The Public Trust and photographer Misty Keasler are a creative couple whose modern yet lighthearted family home is built on the base of their developing art collection. As part of the art community, Gibb and Keasler are motivated by modern art and style, and the belief that…
Furniture is crucial in a home’s layout, but often it’s the materials and textiles that lend a space its own personality. Colorful fabrics, textured rugs along with other details add that distinguishing factor that defines a room’s style. In traditional living rooms, feel, pattern and color keep the eye interested and tie the entire room together. Here are a few suggestions for using materials and textures to set your traditional living space apart. Woodmeister Master Builders 1. Use comparison to…
Botanical prints, framed and hung in a clean row or grid, are among these can’t-neglect strategies to art. They are timeless and traditional — but also anticipated. Although there’s something to be said for sticking with the classics, there is virtue in pushing the envelope also. If you enjoy the notion of botanicals but crave an updated spin, try one of those inspiring spins below. Lauren Liess Interiors Just one, oversize botanical in kelly green and orange yellow provides cheerful…