Trendy Design Inspirations

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Trendy Design Inspirations


Today I am sharing with all of you trendy design ideas that are sure to prop up any design flaws or missing impact areas in your modern homes.. These trendy designs are all very impactful and make statements with their use of high impact colors and high impact color unique furniture pieces..


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Modular Modern Kitchens by Arclinia - Artusi

The Artusi Kitchen by Arclinia is one of the most stylish modular modern kitchens we've seen to date. The combination of wood and steel is sublime, with different laminates and lacquers to give it extra depth. Artusi is streamlined and ernest, made for people who take kitchen time and cooking seriously. Its modular nature means that the layout is flexible and allows major leeway for a personalized kitchen design - one that seems customized to any space. Designed by Antonio Citterio, this kitchen has many appealing features, such as a recessed worktop, a sliding cutting board, deep drawers, a professional grade sink, and built-in appliances. Visit Arclinea to find out more.

Interlocking Wood Floor Tiles for Parquet by Jamie Beckwith

Jamie Beckwith breathes new life into parquet flooring and we are admiring her Enigma wood tile collection right now. Yes, that's right - interlocking wood tiles. Instead of the traditional planks or linear design, these tiles celebrate ornamental patterns. The tiles are hand crafted, so they have a real original feel about them that will create a strong interest in any space. Wood floors are warm and beautiful and have been used throughout history. Enigma is a modern twist on the wood floors we know, yet always supporting of tradition. Choose from twelve different patterns, go wall to wall or create an inset, these tiles allow for creative expression. Visit Jamie Beckwith to learn more.

Original Design Furniture Cabinet by Bd Barcelona - Tout Va Bien

The Tout Va Bien cabinet is an original piece of design furniture from BD Barcelona Design that is sure to capture your attention, just as it has ours. Designed by Parisian graphic artists, Antoine Audiau and Manuel Warosz, this piece is a modernized tribute to old traditions. It has an artistic quality and plays with theme of fantasy and therefore feels a bit surreal. A mixture of modern graphics, hieroglyphics, haut and bas reliefs, it's just so much more than a place to store your stuff. Available in black and white and other bright colors, Tout Va Bien is a real show-stopper. Get more details at BD Barcelona Design.

Red Crystal Chandelier by Lolli Memmoli

Prepare to be dazzled by Ugolino - a fantastic red crystal chandelier by Lolli Memmoli. Yes folks, red crystal - what can be more dramatic than that? The crystals hang from a circular frame and seem to be woven together like fabric. Light bounces and seeps through this amazing structure, creating an atmosphere filled with splendor. Lolli Memmoli are pretty famous for their striking lighting designs. Their chandeliers are probably better defined as architectural lighting projects. Every product is meticulously made by hand, so each item is a distinct representation of the original design. Perfect for those who appreciate quality and uniqueness. Visit Lolli Memmoli for more details.

Trendy Design Ideas...

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All about Bedrooms

All about Bedrooms


Today I am talking about bedrooms and will help many of you in your selection of a headboard, proper placement, making your room cozy, accent pieces, and many other secrets to help all of you make your room the best place in the house..


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Why Choose a wooden Bed...
 
Wooden beds have long been a popular choice for the bedroom and continue to be bought by individuals who are looking for a durable and cost-effective sleeping solution. Wood is a renewable resource and for those with green concerns, it is worth noting that it is possible to purchase beds made exclusively from sustainable forests.

Wooden frames offer solid support to mattresses, providing both comfort and convenience due to the ability to disassemble frames when moving them from room to room, or even home to home. Though durable, in contrast to many modern metal counterparts, wooden beds can often be more easily repaired should a beam or support snap, or be broken in transit. Instead of sourcing a metal part or screw, you should be able to source or cut your own replacement beam at a low cost.

One of the most obvious benefits of choosing a wooden bed is the peace of mind provided by the fact your bed is likely to last for years to come. With this in mind, it’s worth selecting a bed that will service your needs for the duration. It is of course possible to alter the appearance of a wooden bed through staining or painting in order to fit with changing interior schemes, but if you buy a single bed for your growing child and they outgrow it before you would ideally like or need to replace it, you may regret your initial investment. It may therefore make more financial sense to purchase a three-quarter or queen-size bed that will see a child through their teenage years and save you the time and expense of an additional purchase in the long run.

Making it seem cozy... 

There is always so much talk about making a small room look larger but what do you do when your room is so big that you can’t seem to make it feel comfortable? Well, with the right furnishings and tricks you can make your extra-large room feel less like a museum lobby and more like a cozy home.

• Color Choice – While you don’t have to have a palette full of dark colors, you do need a few to close the room up a little. Even painting one wall dark will make a drastic improvement to draw the wall in toward the room’s core. Some people even prefer to paint the ceiling a darker shade than the walls as well.

• Scale – Large rooms can accommodate big pieces of furniture. This doesn’t mean that you have to stuff it full but you can choose large sectionals, shelving and pieces of art that would dwarf a smaller room.

• Arrangement – If you have the extra space in your room, why not add extra seating and set up a small reading or game area? What about adding a small bar or using screens to create a room inside a room?

• Accents – Be sure to incorporate the dark colors in your palette into your accents and make sure that they are scattered throughout the room, not just all in one area.

Having a large room can certainly be challenging to decorate if you desire that warm home feeling but with a little extra thought, you can cozy up the space without making it appear cluttered. Also, don’t forget plants! You have space for extra-large leafy greens so take full advantage of this wonderful opportunity to bring live art into your home.

 Positioning The headboard...

The bed is always the focal point in a contemporary-style bedroom so proper positioning is everything! While a minimalistic platform bed was once only available in a few styles, today you can find them in a wide variety of colors, some open underneath, others closed off. They typically do not have a headboard but if there is one, it’s usually quite basic.

So, with how simple these platform beds are, how do they demand so much attention? It’s all about the position in the room! A bed in a contemporary room can be placed in the room’s center but most people find they appreciate the security of a wall behind them. When placed against a wall, it should be a large solid one that can house a nice piece of art. It really should never be positioned under a window or in direct line with the door and you absolutely do not want to have a bed under a beam. It is suggested that the weight of a beam overhead can cause headaches and disrupt sleep patterns.
Draw More Attention

If you really want to zoom in on the bed, turn tall dressers or shelving so they are positioned kiddie corner, this allows them to be on an angle facing the bed. As a last tip, contemporary styling is minimalist but it is all about balance so if you have a lot of sharp lines including your bed, dresser, television, etc., consider adding a round nightstand, piece of art, rug or even a bean bag chair to bring an equal balance to the room.

Choosing the right Headboard...

The proper headboard in a bedroom is like a fireplace mantel in the living room, they both create a focal point. Any properly decorated room will provide a fabulous area for the eyes to come to rest. Choosing the right headboard for your room is suggested to draw positive energy inward to help with quality sleep. Not to mention, they just look great!

• Creativity – For a real attention-grabber, stay clear of traditional flat panel headboards. There are incredibly unique and artistic pieces available today in wave, oval or many other shapes to bring a little creativity to the space.

• Material – You will find that most headboards are made from wood or metal (two important Feng Shui elements) however, that doesn’t mean you have to over look wicker, bamboo, quilting or you can even make one with a large canvas covered with fabric.

• Surroundings – Traditionally, the decor of your room is going to dictate the headboard you choose. Just because you love that contemporary black, curved headboard does not mean it will compliment your Victorian or country cottage room. Theme and color must both be taken into consideration.

Headboards provide you with a more secure feeling while you sleep, according to Taoist beliefs. It is also suggested to not hang or drop clothes from them as they are essentially pieces of art. After all, you wouldn’t hang a towel over a canvas in your living room would you?

Accents for your room...

Your bedroom is your safe place, your private abode – and it’s all about the details when it comes to decorating this sacred space. Although guests won’t be visiting your bedroom often, you can dress it up to be a modern testament to style by paying attention to the accents.

How about trying out a few throw pillows to add a splash of color? Decorative pillows can dress up a bedroom bench, your bed itself, and they can even look stunning placed nonchalantly in the corner.

You can also introduce color into your bedroom in a more subtle way. Sateen sheets come in a variety of muted colors, like eggshell blue and goldenrod yellow. When your bed is made up with the corner pulled down, this delicate touch of color will warm up its surroundings.

Wall decals are another option for a bedroom accent. Available in white, black and a variety of colors, these can add a tasteful but flirty and fun element to your room.
Patterned curtains can also brighten up a bedroom. You can get dragonflies buzzing around a sheer backdrop, or flowers weaving in and out of your window. If you do decide to get patterned curtains, try matching the main colors with your bedspread or accent pillows.
And finally, a flower vase can go a long way in dressing up a bedroom. You can incorporate a bright blue vase with pink flowers for a lovely splash of fresh scent and color.
What do you use to brighten up your bedroom?

Bedroom 101..

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Sailing Days 5 and 6 finally on the road.....

Sailing days 5 & 6...

So day five, which saw just about every bit of news , email, phone call received be nothing more then bad news finally turned out much better then expected.. Let me begin by saying i had an account closed then reopened then the number was changed through a PayPal linked interface, then my BOA was 9,000 negative with more 35.00 fees then you could count on one hand, my Citibank card was cancelled because of a mistake made by yes this true Citibank and blamed on me.. Of course my true friend Jessica which remained cool headed even after the 1 hour wait going through BOA telephone SUPPORT SYSTEM" or as i call it the twilight zone ride into the big underworld of sketch where it seems no matter what you say you end up right where you started where a seemingly nice man says befpre i can transfer you to an associate i must first get some information from you to transfer you to the right one... Over and over again and finally as you teach a living live person ithe United States and not half way across the world silence envelops your phone.. Your signal has blinked and at that moment in time well lets just say my phone is lucky to be alive..

Then on to Citibank where they decide on their own to take a payment out of your default account when none was due, not to mention the fact that we called them and let them know we had made a mistake in accidentally clicking Citibank payment from a non existent account number two seconds after it happened and we were personally guaranteed by the National of some other country that nothing would come of this and yesterday as we again talked to someone outside the United States, and please get this very carefully.. We asked why the account was on hold and their reply was oh yes sir you are a wonderful person as well have a great night.. And hung up the phone.. Hummmmm .. Makes you wonder..

Then its paypal and car payments.. Seems someone got into my. Redit file but with fast movement by my partner and friend.. I now believe everything might be ok.. Then of course there was the incident in which my best friend crashes again (twice now) while on his way to pick me up.. Claims he was in Rose something city off orlando and was waiting for hertz.. Then hertz arrives (the closest local hertz ) and instead of taking him to the closest agency decides to take him to Miami to fill out the paperwork.. Seems a little fisjy yo me.. Especially since policy is to take you to the nearest car rental place having the same brand.. But oh well .. So I am stuck once more in New Smerna Beach... However i must say one thing.. I aglad i was here to see us finally get the engine on the boat and clean it up and make it look for once like an actual niceclean sailboat, both inside and out..

So tomorrow we set sail for Miami and final,y are set to embark on our long ago promised journey through Indian River Florida, through mosquito swamp, and through the river all teh way down to Miami... Its now been over 6 weeks since we started but seeing the excitement on Jessica's face as the engine fit right into place was what do you call it priceless.. And i can see a commercial that goes something like this..

Koa being lazy in tbe morning and storing for wrong so that its useless he following morning.. 100.00

Jessica spending so much time in the bathroom it literally costs us slip time..150.00

Alex cleaning every five minutes using up  towels, cleaners, water, and other resources.200.00

The look on all our faces as the engine slid right into place and the back of the boat was free from debris... PRICELESS...

UNTIL NEXT TIME...

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two very cool, hip, modern homes...

cool, hip, modern homes...

Sometimes you see homes that are nice but soimetimes you see homes that are so trendy they are actually classified as hip or even cool by most of us.. Of course trends change and that is the reason I like to stick with the overall broad definition of the modern contemporary style of design vs the more trendy movement styles that come and go on a two year cycle it seems.. 

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A modern greek home

Man, these poor, poor home owners. To have to live in such unpleasant-looking, deplorable conditions. And the location! Ugh! I’d rather be anywhere on the planet except here!

Not. Geez this place is AMAZING! Probably not in my personal price range, but it’s for the better, considering it’s not for sale. Who’d sell anything as beautiful as this? Who would ever leave any thing as beautiful as this? If we lived in this house, we’d insist all groceries and other services come to us; we’d never leave these views. Created by the brilliant Konstantinos Kontos. We love how the architecture has a sort of post-modern, Greek architectural look, and how the building was made to serve the landscape. Really modern and stunning.

For such a culture driven traditional area they sure know how to build a very modern residence that can be kept cooled during the day or AC'd for that matter by creating a situation where the sea breeze  just flows through the entire house... 

A very nice home...

Today’s eye candy comes courtesy of another Wyoming-based firm, this time Ward Blake Architects. We just can’t get enough of these rustic, modern houses that are on these giant swaths of land with stunning landscape backdrops. Makes us want to take a trip to Wyoming..and never leave!

A great place to live, breath fresh air, relax, and just let go I am sure.. A stunning home..

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Boxy White modern homes...

Boxy White, modern & contemporary homes... 

For some reason the box style homes have always appealed to me and in fact I use to think when i was a kid that it had to be a box to be considered modern futuristic homes and that al the cool minimal furniture we now find throughtout the homes of the world had to be only in these box like hoes, which I happen to love. I love the way they feel, look, and the color white, which is the primary color in most these homes does not even bother me because I find the concept so interesting... 

Enjoy the following pictures of two such homes....

A very boxy modern townhouse...

The Contemporary Townhouse was designed by Swedish architects Elding Oscarson, Located in Landskrona, Sweden. Behind the row of buildings is a colorful world of back yards, brick walls, sheds, and vegetation. We find this small-scale, motely, naturally worn place extremely beautiful. The openness to all directions generates a building both monolithic and transparent. All facades are treated equally, exposing the interior and offering views through the building with similar apertures whether on the front, back or sides. The neigboring facades are closed, yet there is something deeply humane about their tactility, detailing, and ornaments. We want to contribute to the street with a faded border to the private sphere, with artifacts, furniture, plants, and patios; traces of human presence, consideration, and care.

Stunning.. I mean from the first picture I was hooked.. Can you guess why.. because look how it stands out from the rest of the homes i the group.. Its by far the nicest but also the most unique, modern, and styled house on the block.., Great design..

A very boxy, modern home...

This House was designed by OmasC architects, Modern contemporary house Located in Candamo, Spain. The rural site has enough parking near by which is connected to the house using stone slabs resting on the ground. The house consists of two parts attached to each other and serve as day and night areas.

Absolutely incredible.. The outside opend up into a cozy, beautiful, what seems to be very practical home on the inside and it looks and feels very modern indeed.. Great design, concept, and I love the interior...

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