Decorating Room

Get Wild With Zebra Print Rugs: Tips and Inspiration

admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:09:33 +0000

Zebra print is making a huge comeback, not just in fashion, but in home decorating as well. Zebra prints are everywhere–form shoes to belts to bags and even for home decors and accessories. In this post, let us take a look at some really beautiful interiors that sport zebra print rugs. Just like in fashion, incorporating animal prints such as the black and white zebra print must be executed with careful planning. Overdoing the jungle look by putting too much safari-inspired decors and accessories will surely ruin the entire look of your interiors. The bold zebra print in black and white is enough to make the entire room pop. Thus, one must practice moderation when using the zebra print rug. For example, try using muted tones such as white to gray and light brown for your furniture and accents in black to balance the bold black and white zebra print. For inspiration, we have pooled together some lovely room designs that make use of zebra print rugs so you have an idea on how to incorporate this trendy zebra look in your interiors.

01-Black and White Living Room
The zebra print rug makes this rather bland black and white room pop! Zebra print really looks good when used with light-colored furniture and white walls. Note that accents are in plain black. This room looks really classy and elegant.

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02-Zebra Print Rugs Combined With Yellow
Okay. So I’m not really serious when I said you cannot mix zebra prints with colorful hues. In the example below, the zebra print rug still looks amazing combined with yellow furniture. The key here is to use only one strong color. BUt, maybe you will agree with me that the one on the left looks more elegant.

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03-Zebra Print Rug for Baby Room and Dining Room
The example below shows how you can use the zebra print rug even for baby room (yes, a nursery room) and a dining room. Note again that the room utilizes muted colors–only black and white to neutralize the bold zebra prints.

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04-Zebra in Your Bedroom
Here is another set of examples on how to incorporate the zebra print rug in your interior. The photo on the left shows a bedroom with a zebra print rug. Note that the bedroom also sports a black and white color scheme. The living room is also mostly black and white with one eye popping yellow color.

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05-Stylish Baby Room
A very stylish baby room that features a zebra print rug, a sofa bed in mocha brown and wooden floors. An inspiring and imaginative space to sleep and play for your little ones, indeed!

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Dress Up Your Dining Room With Trendy Chandeliers

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:04:26 +0000

Chandeliers can dramatically change (i.e. improve or break) the overall look of your dining room. Thus, if you are planning to dress up your dining area with a chandelier, you have to plan it carefully. Below are just some of the tips on choosing the right chandelier for your dining room and how to position it vis-a-vis your furniture sets and other fixtures.

Now, how high to hang it is a common question when installing a dining room chandelier. According to Designer Karl Lohnes (via HGTV), you should try leaving around 30 inches between the table and the bottom of the chandelier. This is to ensure that the chandelier does not block your view of other people sitting on the table and at the same time leaves space to fit a vase of flowers or another tall centerpiece.

Another important aspect to consider when buying a dining room chandelier is the size. A good rule of the thumb for determining the correct size of your dining room chandelier is to choose something that has a diameter that is about half the diameter (or width) of the tabletop. If you have the luxury of gorgeous high ceilings and an open-concept room, your fixture can be quite a bit larger.

Next thing to consider is the amount of light you need in the dining area. One must remember that the chandelier is only one part of the lighting plan. Recessed lights can add extra lighting if you use the space for projects and homework as well as candlelit dinners. Perimeter lighting, such as sconces or buffet lamps, can add even more lighting.

Make the chandelier the center of attention. Place the chandelier at the center of the table and not in the middle of the room. If you have a hutch or sideboard against one wall, as most people do, your table will likely be placed slightly off center in the room, and everything will look off-kilter if the chandelier hangs exactly dead center.

Below, are photos we gathered from around the web to inspire you in designing a dining room with chandelier.

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Cool Blue Kitchens: 14 Unique Design Ideas

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:42:17 +0000

Most people will eliminate the color blue from their choices of colors for a new kitchen. This is because blue is a cooler hue and most people thought that warmer colors such as orange, red, and yellow are more appetizing. So, if you are trying to break out of your beige box or just going for something different, why not try a blue kitchen?

You can, for example, use blue kitchen cabinets to make your kitchen modern. An ice blue in a high gloss finish can make your cabinets or doors look like they are made of glass.Using turquoise in your kitchen can make the room a lively space instead of cool and calming. If you want blue but you still want your kitchen to look neutral, then go with a slate blue. This color has a lot of gray in it, so it won’t be jarring. Below are 14 examples of how to use the color blue to make your kitchen look interesting.

01-This dynamic kitchen has painted blue cabinets, Azul Macubas extra granite and state of the art appliances.

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02-In this kitchen, European cabinets, CaesarStone and Hakatai tiles were used for a clean, energetic look. Using open shelves on walls instead of box cabinets makes this kitchen feel much bigger. By Lori Dennis.

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03-This kitchen incorporates a vintage style and made use of very environment friendly materials so all the cabinetry, counters and fixtures are locally made and recycled or reclaimed with no added formaldehyde. Designer: Jessica Williamson

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04-This kitchen blends old with new and adds a burst of color and artistic creativity to the space. The tile floor complements the hand-painted peacock feathers on the ceiling. Customizable specialty lighting captures the mood and matches the desired setting. Designer: Ken Kelly.

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05-This sleek, modern kitchen combines navy walls and ebony-stained hardwood floors with stainless steel accents. White Carerra Marble counter tops and a silver sunburst mirror add light to this dramatic space. Designer: Erica Islas.

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06-This European-inspired kitchen features the latest in appliances. The Miele coffee center and wine refrigerator are the focal points and flank the Poggenpohl cabinetry. The Swarovski crystal chandelier brings shine to the space, while the wood stools and wood-like porcelain tile flooring accents bring visual warmth. The LED lighting underneath the kitchen island highlights the quartz waterfall countertop. Designer: Christine Jones.

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07-A built-in fireplace from Planika Fires is featured above the bar. Particular lighting fixtures from Nuevo Living and an accent wall with textured tile from Artistic Tile as a background of the piano complete this stylish modern kitchen. Stainless steel and dark brown cabinets with white accents give the kitchen area its modern look. Designer: Vanessa De Leon

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08-The striking glass backsplash is the room’s dramatic focal point. Around the corner of the main kitchen is a convenient space for serving drinks. Repeating the blue tile helps to join the two areas. Designer: Dave Stimmel

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09-This custom-built desk is actually two-sided; the side you see is for mom and the other side is for kids with storage in the middle. Previously the stairwell, it was removed to open the space and create an eat-in kitchen. The kitchen table is behind the desk space, which used to be a den. Designer: Rebekah Zaveloff

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10-Eclectic Kitchen by Adrienne Dorig Leland, CKD

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11-Contemporary Kitchen by Yvonne Landivar

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12-In this kitchen, European cabinets, CaesarStone and Hakatai tiles were used for a clean, energetic look. Using open shelves on walls instead of box cabinets makes this kitchen feel much bigger. Designer: Lori Dennis

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13-The kitchen is attached to the outdoor deck which provides for the ultimate setup for entertaining. Designer: Ilija Karlusic

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14-Journalist’s Kitchen
Walls and ceiling are covered in a warm, weathered blue.

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10 Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas: Inspiring Tips and Examples

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:59:00 +0000

Christmas tree is one of the most popular symbols associated with the celebration of Christmas. In most Christian homes, a Christmas tree is considered as a centerpiece during the Holidays. In the past, Christmas trees are usually green decorated with ornaments such as lights, ribbons, ornaments, candies, among other things. But as the years go by, Christmas trees have also evolved and now com in different shapes, colors and textures. So if you are looking for some unique inspiration in setting up your Christmas tree this holiday season, we decided to come up with a round up of lovely Christmas tree pictures. Most of these come with some tips on how to steal these looks.

01-Heavenly Tree with Angels and Stars
Up the elegance of this year’s evergreen with beautiful celestial symbols. Delicate silvery angels flit among hand-tied ribbon stars.

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02-Aluminum Tree
Forget the electric lights, make your room shine with an aluminum tree filled with removable branches and a central trunk. Decorate with balls and swags in one or two colors.

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03-Designer Christmas Tree
Add panache to your holiday decor and give your tree an updated look.A coordinated color scheme, large topper and oversized ornaments are the secrets to designer Christmas trees. Try using ornaments and ribbons in shades of gold, silver and white or a combination of copper, tan and silver to add style and sophistication to your holiday tree.

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04-Santa’s Workshop Christmas Tree
To achieve a similar look, blend traditional favorites, such as red, green, and white ornament balls, with whimsical embellishments, such as shimmery reindeer ornaments and a quirky elf tree topper.

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05-Blue-and-Silver Christmas Tree
A blue-and-silver-theme Christmas tree brings serenity to the often-hectic holiday. Soft white lights, silver beaded garland, and shear ribbon with blue polka dots provide a tranquil scene.

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06-Santa-Inspired Christmas Tree
Santa comes but once each year — lengthen his visit by creating a Santa-inspired Christmas tree. Cover a Christmas tree with white lights. Wrap the top and bottom with a white feather boa and the area between with red gossamer and sheer ribbon.

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07-Sparkling Starfish Christmas Tree
What better time to recall balmy summer days on the beach than in the chilling depths of winter? Outfit a standard Christmas tree with glittering starfish and simple green flowers to remind you of the warmer days to come.

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08-Miniature Village Christmas Tree
Hang tiny cardboard houses, churches, and other buildings on the tree to give the appearance of a little village set on a mountainside. Add ribbon garland to mimic winding roadways.

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09-Sweet Ornaments
Candy canes are a staple holiday treat. RMS user mazuy chose a white tree to create a strong background for the candy-cane ornaments. The red berry tree topper enhances the bold red ornaments.

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10-O Christmas Tree
Implementing red and gold into your tree’s decor brings an elegant touch to your home. The red tree makes a bold statement, while the musical-note ornaments and a treble-clef tree topper are a nod to Christmas carols.

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15 Cheery and Modern Yellow Kitchens

admin — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:51:06 +0000

Yellow is one of the top colors for kitchen designs because this color can make our kitchen cheery, warm, and calming. Yellow also reminds us of sunlight and friendship, thus surrounding ourselves with yellow make us feel happy and positive. From light pale shades of yellow to more saturated hues like bright yellows and mustard yellows, you will surely find the perfect yellow for your kitchen. The brighter yellow tones look more trendy and energetic, while softer pale yellows are more timeless for a kitchen setting.

If you need some inspiration in decorating a yellow kitchen, here are 20 beautiful and interesting yellow kitchen examples to help you out.

20 Yellow Kitchens for Inspiration

01-A Warm and Stunning Los Angeles Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Spotlight on AParatment Theraphy.

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02- Mustard Yellow Kitchen
Best Kitchen Color Ever? Mustard Yellow
This little city kitchen practically oozes warmth and welcome. It’s in an apartment that belongs to playwright and director John Patrick Shanley. via thekitchn.com.

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03-Celery Green and Yellow
Soft yellow walls and pastel green cabinets with the look of age partner beautifully in this cottage-style kitchen. via BHG.com.

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04-Kitchen with Yellow Tile
Rich, earthy colors accentuate this kitchen’s unfitted English farmhouse feel. Buttery-yellow beveled-brick tiles comprise a back splash that stretches from counter top to crown molding, creating a warm backdrop for barely gray Shaker-style cabinets. via BHG.com.

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05-Transitional Yellow Kitchen
Wall cutouts transform a confining and dated 1970s’ kitchen into a bright, functional and open space. via HGTV.

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06- Yellow Country Kitchens
Warmly-stained maple and black cabinetry combine to create an unfitted English cottage kitchen. The bead board-paneled breakfast bar with a stainless steel counter top and pot rack complete a sophisticated yet highly practical kitchen space. via HGTV.

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07-Tradition Soft-Yellow Kitchen
The back splash features a tumbled Jerusalem cream limestone complete with custom mosaics above the range and a honed limestone counter top. The walls are painted a soft cream to pick up on the limestone. via HGTV.

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08-Mellow Yellow Kitchen
The sumptuous yellow marble used for the counters set the palette for the house’s open kitchen. The expansive room also features a large center island and custom wood cabinets finished in white enamel. via myhomeideas.com.

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09-Bright and Comfortable Yellow Kitchen
These homeowners decided on extra large tumbled marble tiles in a muted yellow for their new counter tops. The variegated tones throughout the marble are more forgiving than solid color. via myhomeideas.com.

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10- Vibrant Kitchen
Flush-mounted lights under the cabinets show off hand-tooled yellow tiles on the kitchen wall in this updated classic 19th-centry home in Sausalito, California. The soft gray walls and mushroom-colored concrete counters subtly complement the tile. via myhomeideas.com.

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MORE YELLOW KITCHEN PICTURES
If the above pictures are not enough to inspire you in decorating a yellow kitchen, then here are 10 more photos we have gathered from around the web.

10 Examples of Efficient U-Shaped Kitchens

admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:12:09 +0000

Last time, we discussed about the advantages of having an L-shaped kitchen design. This time around, let us look at the other most efficient kitchen layout, the U-shaped kitchens. This kitchen layout is based on a simple work triangle that revolves around the use of the sink, the cook top range and the refrigerator.

And since everything is within reach in this kind of setup, you can thus, easily pivot from refrigerator to sink to stove. According to popular website about.com, there are advantages and disadvantages of U-shaped kitchens. It really depends on what you think is the best setup for you.

U-Shaped Kitchen Benefits

Efficient for a small, medium or large kitchen space
Can easily divide the kitchen into multiple work sites
No through traffic to disrupt work zones
Lots of counter space
Wide “U” can support a kitchen island

U-Shaped Kitchen Drawbacks

Not efficient for large kitchens without an island
Not efficient for kitchens under 10-feet wide
Bottom corner cabinets are difficult to access

Therefore, if you are planning to have a U-shaped kitchen design, then it is always useful to perform a simple research before coming up with the appropriate design for your home. One of the most basic ways to do this is to look at photos of U-shaped kitchens so you have an idea how to go about with your kitchen layout. Below, you will find some inspiring U-shaped kitchens that we gathered from around the web. You can know more about the details of each kitchen design by following the link that we provided below each preview image. I hope you will find these photographs of U-shaped kitchens inspiring as well.

01-U-Shaped Kitchen from Alno
This U-shaped kitchen is reliable and practical. It is ideal for both large and small rooms and provides maximum work surface and storage.

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02-U-Shaped Kitchen for Small and Tight Spaces
Yes, even if your space is not that large, you can still have a U-shaped kitchen such as in the photo below.

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03- Another small U-shaped kitchen design

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04-Dark U Shaped Kitchen
Photo by Eudaemonius on Flickr

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05-U shape Kitchen
The glass in the corner cabients add a lot to the style of the kitchen.

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06-The unique U-shape of the new Integra Pedini Kitchen offers a totally logical solution to work with your own pattern of movement in the kitchen. It makes sense – humans don’t move naturally in, and along, straight lines! The new Integra U-shape Kitchen works with you, not against you, making your time spent in the kitchen flow effortlessly. via Trendir.

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07- Wooden U Shaped Kitchen Designs By godrej interio

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08-Modern Kitchen with Wooden Flooring Idea
This great kitchen design actually so simply arrangement, but the right material make it so beautiful and looks modern and inviting. Occupying small area, this well organized kitchen features U-shaped kitchen island with metal kitchen hood.

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09-(Kevin + Meg – Industrial/Peninsula Kitchen) via Casa Diseno Blog
From the stainless steel kitchen accessories to warehouse-like lighting treatment, this kitchen did a good job.

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10-Stylish White Kitchen Design with Wooden Furniture

10 Romantic and Luxurious Tuscan Bedrooms

admin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:27:56 +0000

Are you planning to decorate your master’s bedroom or a guestroom in Tuscan style? Many people prefer decorating their bedrooms in Tuscan style because it can easily add warmth and can transform any room into a luxurious and romantic place to rest and relax. To achieve a Tuscan look for your bedroom, you should remember the key elements of a Tuscan bedroom design–rich colors, scrolled iron work, use of marble and other organic elements.

To create a rustic look for your bedroom, you can paint your walls in earth tones, such as ochre, beige and rust. Flooring options include wood, terracotta tiles and marble. Window treatments are usually white cotton floor to ceiling curtains. Lace, as detail at the bottom, along the edges, or throughout the curtains can be used to provide personality to the window.

Many people think it is difficult to decorate a Tuscan bedroom. But if you search the web about ideas on how to create this look for your bedroom, you will surely realize that it is now easier to have the Tuscan bedroom you’ve always dreamed of. As a starting point, we decided to put together some pictures of Tuscan bedrooms that we found around the net so you will get some ideas about Tuscan bedroom decorating. If you want to know more about each bedroom design, simply click on the link found below each preview image.

01-Contemporary Tuscan Homeplans for a Bedroom via Genuine Style
This Tuscan bedroom has beige striped bedding, orange patterned headboard, orange and beige striped curtains, red and beige desk and hardwood floors.

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02-Tuscan Theme Home Decor for a Bedroom
This Tuscan bedroom has faux painted walls, wooden bed, rich orange curtains, floral bedding, hardwood floors and wooden nightstand.

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03-Tuscan Bedroom with Wood Bed Frame
This Tuscan Bedroom has brown painted walls, wood bed frame, light patterned bedding, wood window frames, beige carpeting, dark window curtains.

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04-Grand Tuscan via Haverty’s
Inspired by designs of central Italy, our Grand Tuscan bedroom collection has distinguished silhouettes, lavish carvings, and rich finishes. Luxurious top–grain leather panels on the headboard are accented with nailhead trim. Jacobean twist details and turned cast–iron finials add a touch of romantic appeal.

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05-Tuscan Inspired Master Bedroom via Flickr
This bedroom has a gorgeous poster/canopy bed with a real Tuscan feel to it. The matching night stand had in-laid tile.

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06-Bellasera Tuscan Villas Bedroom

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07-Red and white Tuscany bedroom featuring wrought iron bed with curtains, wall sconces, bedside tables and table lamps.

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08-Tuscan bedroom in a beautifully designed villa in Italy.

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09-Tuscan Bedroom – 15th-Century-Inspired Century Design

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10-Tuscan Bedroom Color Schemes

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Make Any Room Interesting With Black and White Wallpapers

admin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:47:25 +0000

If you are so decided on having a black and white motif for your home, then an easy way to break the monotony and make your interiors look interesting is to use wallpapers. Using black and white wallpapers, you can easily make a room look elegant and stylish. As an old saying goes, you can never go wrong with black. However, having too much black in a room can also make your house look dark and gloomy. Thus, you have to balance the amount of black and white that you will be using in a space. In this post, we are featuring a total of 15 black and white wallpapers to give you an idea as well as inspiration on how you can perk up the look of a black and white room by adding interesting wallpaper designs. Most of these wallpapers are from Ferm Living, a company that specializes in specializes not only in wallpapers and other wall decorations such as vinyl stickers. The rest are from Iris Mascheck, a wallpaper specialist.

10 BLACK AND WHITE WALLPAPERS FROM FERM LIVING

Ferm Living’s wallpapers are inspired by many different things and different places – Scandinavian nature, fashion, architecture, flea markets and from trips around the world. Its designs are a combination of graphic patterns and a unique modern touch. Ferm’s wallpapers are printed on WallSmart wallpaper (non-woven fleece). WallSmart wallpaper is a new generation of non-woven wallpaper that is easier and faster to hang. When hanging the wallpapers, just apply the paste to the wall and than hang the sections by butting the edges together.

01- Vertigo from Ferm Living

02-Birds on Branches

03-Little Leaves

04-Forest Flowers

05-Wilderness

06-Family Tree

07-Walldots

08-Ribbed Black

09-Branch

10-Berry Black

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Here are five more stylish and very modern-looking black and white wallpapers. The designs look like they were generated using computer graphic programs. These wallpapers, when hung, will transform your walls into some piece of art. (Photos via Design Traveller)

11-Little Leaves

12-Little Leaves

13-Little Leaves

14-Little Leaves

15-Little Leaves

How Galley Kitchen Design Lets You Save Space

admin — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:58:30 +0000

A galley kitchen design is best if you have limited space for your kitchen. That is the main reason why this type of kitchen design are ideal for apartments, condos, townhouses and smaller homes. A typical galley kitchen design features two counters that run parallel to each other with appliances spaced along them. Since everything is within reach in a galley kitchen design, the major advantages therefore of this type of kitchen is the ability of a cook to turn from one counter to the other without walking any distance. However, the major drawback of the galley kitchen design is the constrained floor space, making it difficult for more than one person to fit in. Thus, if you need to have more than 1 person cooking at a time, or like that open feel that newer designs have, then a galley kitchen might not be for you. Generally, galley kitchens have no room for a table and chairs and storage space is at a premium. If you have lots of space and still want to have a galley kitchen style, then you can always have a bigger galley kitchen such as in the examples below.

If you are planning to add a galley kitchen in your condominium or apartment, then here are some nice galley kitchen designs to inspire you. To know more about each galley kitchen design, simply click on the text link found below each image and it will take you to a new page where it was originally posted. More information and specifications are available from the source page.

Try these ideas to remodel a galley style kitchen that is efficient and modern.

01-Galley kitchen
The basic design of this kitchen is the galley or corridor layout. There is plenty of room for 1 or 2 people to work in the kitchen at the same time. The contemporary, clean lines make this a fun space to work in.

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02-Custom Galley Kitchen
Custom alder and rift-oak cabinets were manufactured for this one-of-a-kind galley kitchen. Nine feet of accessible pantry storage, plus room for two freezer drawer units, allowed the homeowners to have a 36″ wide dedicated refrigerator, without compromising daylighting in the north-facing kitchen. Natural cork flooring. Custom LED fixtures light the recessed soffit and provide excellent task lighting.

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03-Galley Kitchen
Cherry cabinetry, Ceasarstone countertops, large pantry, cabinet depth stainless steel appliances, gas range with dual ovens on travertine floors. Stainless steel range hood.

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Cherry cabinetry, Ceasarstone countertops, large pantry, floating cabinet in art nook with halogen light and modern doorbell unit, cabinet depth stainless steel refrigerator, built in wine storage and travertine floors.

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05-Galley kitchen in Black and White

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06-Galley kitchen

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07-Galley kitchen

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08-Eat-in Galley kitchen

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09-Brighton – Galley Kitchen

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10-Eat-inGalley kitchen

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Designing Red and White Bedrooms

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:40:46 +0000

Combining red with white makes a powerful mix because these colors compliment each other. Red is a bold color that is often associated with blood, fire, passion, danger and and other powerful forces or emotions while white is considered as a color of purity, cleanliness and neutrality. Thus, decorating your bedroom with red and white invokes excitement while at the same time gives a soothing feel to it. When using the red color to paint your walls or as accents, one must consider the exact shade of red that you wish to use and how you use the color. Nonetheless, using red and white decor can always work for both contemporary or traditional bedroom designs.

There are a number of ways to decorate your bedroom in red and white but the most common is to paint your walls with red and use furniture and accessories in muted tones or you can paint your walls white and use red for some of your accessories. Below are a few tips on how to decorate your bedroom in red and white. Remember that these are just general tips. You can always use your creativity to achieve better and more personalized results.

If you are planning to paint you walls with red, then consider painting only one wall with red and the remaining three with white. Painting the entire room red could make it look smaller and overwhelming. Another option is to paint the lower half of the walls red and the top half white. You can also use red paint as a trim or border if you cannot stand too much red. You can also retain your white walls and just add red art, picture frames or framed fabric in red hues to add color to the walls.
Depending on the color of your walls, you can use red or white bedding and accessories. If you have white walls, using red bedding would look so much better that with red walls.
The same is true when it comes to window treatments. It all depends on rthe color of your walls. So choose your curtains and rugs that would compliment and contrast with your walls. To add interest, you can also opt for patterned rugs or curtains.
If you want to hang frames, mirrors and artworks, do not use red frames on red walls. For example, you can only use white and black frames against red walls. For white walls, you can choose red and black frames for your mirrors and artworks.
Decorative accessories should blend well with the entire lok of your red and white bedroom. For example, if you are using mostly white paint for your bedroom, you can put a red chair in one corner, a white rose in a red vase on your nightstand or a red pillows on an all-white bed.

To illustrate what we have enumerated above, we decided to show some examples. These pictures of red and white bedrooms were taken from various sites from around the web. If you want to know more about each bedroom design, make sure to visit the source by clicking on the text link found below each preview image.

20 EXAMPLES OF RED AND WHITE BEDROOMS

01-Smooth Bedroom

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02-Modern Bedroom in Red and White

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03-Modern Bedroom in White and Red

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04-Modern Style Red and White Bedroom

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05-New Bedroom Design

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06-Red and White bedroom from Elle Decor

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07-Red And White Teen Room Design With Ergonomic Study Desk By Julia

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08-Girl’s Bedroom

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09- Bedroom by Jesus Almeida

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10-Asia Style Bedroom

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11-Master Bedroom Interior

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12-Red Flat Bedroom

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13-Red Bedroom by Happy Face 3D

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14-Bedroom Design Ideas From Hulsta

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15-Beautiful bedroom with White, red and black pillows, night stands, red carpet, wooden cabinets and red wardrobe

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Did you like the red and white bedrooms featured here? How about using the same color theme for your living room? If you are interested, check out these 15 red and white living room designs.