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The Calla table lamp figures to be a good accent piece for a living room or bedroom. Its small size enables it to fit onto any size table and even a chest or dresser. The shape of the glass shade offers a bit of contemporary flair with the smooth cut glass framed up on an aluminum base. Available at: Artemide. Price: $285. Dimensions: 7.5"w x 16"h.
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Armani Casa contemporary furniture is something you want to keep in plain view but if you must break up the setting they have some room dividers that do justice to the rooms you are dividing. The three room dividers shown here are a perfect compliment to the Armani Casa collection of contemporary furniture which is everything you would expect from a name like Armani. First the Tudor is an eye catching and sophisticated screen with three panels in wood with geometric openwork and covered in gold leaf. The Tudor allows for a differentiation of area yet an open look as well. 60x135H cm Second we have the Winchester 1 Screen with two, three or six panels. Winchester is available in pickled light oak, brown oak or covered in silver spatula-applied stucco. The Winchester 2 is a half height version perfect for a lower room partition that won't block the view of adjoining areas. 75x8x92H cm or 72x8x200H cm The third room divider is the Radetzcky which is a black lacquer panel screen, with ecru and brass color fabric that offer a uniqueness to each panel and a little texture to your room. Radetzcky is made up of three units, each measuring 60x4x180H cm.
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The weather has been changing making it prime time to sit under patio umbrellas on the deck of your home or next to the pool. As more and more research comes out about the potential harmful effects sun can have on skin, it makes sense to have shade available when needed. Additionally, parents may find themselves outside for extended periods of time while children swim in the pool. Now if you are in the mood to lavish yourself with a luxurious umbrella for your patio, Shadescapes offers many models featuring high end construction. Most of the models pictured here start at $2,400. In an earlier story I had featured some more affordable patio umbrellas that can be found here.
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When a name like Armani is involved, be prepared for some really stunning designs. Armani Casa does not disappoint the lovers of fine home furnishings who have a discerning taste and demand the ultimate in contemporary furniture. The two beds shown here have completely contrasting themes, yet a universal "zen" like quality that offers a crisp clean addition to modern architecture. The Osaka four poster bed with upholstered headboard and frame, comes in brown oak, grey oak, or sucupira for a distinctly Asian theme. The upholstered headboard can be dismantled, all the covers removed, and is available in leather or in various fabrics from the collection. The canopy is made in silk taffeta, inserted laterally in the frame, and can be removed in full for a change of pace. The Omega, is a much lighter but very bold platform bed with upholstered headboard and frame in brown oak, sucupira or anthracite grey lacquer. The upholstered headboard can be dismantled and all the covers removed and is also available in leather or fabrics from the collection. The Osaka canopy bed is available in King or California King while the Omega platform bed is available in King, California King, and Queen sizes. You must see the entire Armani Casa collection, beware the stuff isn't cheap!!
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Featured here are side tables from British furniture maker Established and Sons called Delta. These designs are the creation of Edward Barber and Jay Ogersby. Barber and Ogersby, some times referred to as BarberOgersby, are acclaimed furniture designers having received multiple awards including the Jerrod Prize for the applied arts in 2004. According to them, the Delta is unique due to its triangular design. Their belief is that a triangular design is incredibly flexible, fitting into many places of the home décor. I must agree with their assessment on the flexibility of these tables. I really enjoy the bold colors and picture them making great occasional tables in a contemporary interior design setting. Delta is made of a single cast of composite resin with a hollow center topped a high polish surface. These British side tables come in two heights. The lower height was created for use as coffee tables or nightstands. The taller height version was created for use as a lamp table, occasional table, or a plinth. Available at: Established and Sons.
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Most of the furniture and home accessories we review here at Furniture Fashion are great looking, fun, and functional. Well there are a lot of physically challenged people who need uniquely made furniture and chairs to relax in, so here they are. The Canada Special is a line of chairs and armchairs designed to offer unbeatable comfort and specialized support. Suitable for end users of any description, its main objective, nonetheless, is to cater to people with impaired mobility, handicaps, and compromised agility, also making it an ideal element in rest homes. The special features include, adjustable headrest, lockable casters, enhanced back support, and easy to reach adjustment strap. Studio Tecnico SPAI designed the Canada Special arm chair series as part of the Sintesi Gruppo of Italy.
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A reader asked if we could touch upon our experience using decorative window film. We do not have a lot of experience using this technique, but perhaps our other readers can offer their insights. I searched around and found many pictures on the internet. I must confess that many of them were very bad! Decorative window film seems to fall into two categories. One where a frosted film is used to add privacy or provide accent touches to windows. A good privacy example is where the bottom six feet of a window is frosted so pedestrians on the street cannot see in and disturb the privacy of a commercial business. The second category was examples where a window was completely covered up with another design. Often times this was done on purpose to effectively "kill" the window from being able to look outside altogether. There were other samples I ran across where a large image was used to add a unique design, but typically it was for a large bank of windows and most of the remaining windows were not covered by decorative window film. Image source: TorontoGlassFilm.
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There are many experts who will tell you how and where to invest your money and give you great reasons as to why you should follow their advice, but it seems that they already assume that you have a home and a mortgage, and don't consider that you may be renting instead. If this sounds familiar, then hold onto your pocket book before doing any major spending.
The break down:
You are renting an apartment, investing in a home isn't really a good choice for you right now, but that doesn't mean you should live with "hand me down" furnishings and poor design. Spending money on what we call "soft surfaces" may be the way to go at this point. Soft surfaces are things like quality bedding, upholstered furnishings, rugs, art, and accessories, anything that can move with you. Make sure you select classic pieces that you will want to own for a long time. Use these mobile pieces to brighten your space and add personality. You will appreciate these items later on when the mortgage, taxes, and home owner's fees start to pile up, and the last thing you can afford to splurge on is a painting or fine rug.
Continue reading "Interior Design Basics for Renters and Home Owners" »
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For a really clean contemporary and creative series of bent wood and laminated home and kitchen accessories, DMK Collections of the Sintesi Gruppo of Italy has it covered. The collection includes heat bent laminated birch round and oval serving trays, oval vases, waste baskets, and carved solid vases in various shapes. DMK also focuses on Japanese style serving dishes and sushi plates, a nice compliment to an Asian inspired interior. My personal favorite is the oval poufs or small stools perfect for extra seating. The full DMK series includes a great slection of sushi plates and serving mats, and ceramic plate and dish sets.
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Furniture Fashion just received these submission pictures for decorative concrete floors that would be perfect for the contemporary home. Concrete has long been a favorite design agent for architects and interior designers due to its flexibility, reasonable cost, and durability. In the pictures provided, you can see the detail created on the floors. The decorative imagery adds beauty to the concrete floors creating a stunning visual effect in the home. Interior design with concrete offers another advantage in today's world where so many people suffer from allergies. Floors can be easily cleaned and will not build up with dust or other allergenic irritants. More information at: Transparent House.
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