It's great when you can work vibrant colors into your home design. These sofas are from Amin Design and they "aim to please" regarding color. The rich purple creates a big statement as it anchors a living room and creates a sharp contrast to the contemporary theme. I like it in contemporary decorating when a bright color is infused in a room to create some atmosphere. Via.




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Now that you have the perfect modern desk, accessorize it with a really cool desk lamp. The Chain Lamp from designer Iliara Marelli and ItalianLuce makes the best of a small fixture with four 1 watt LED bulbs surrounded by a case aluminum construction. The Chain Lamp can be used unfolded as a task light and folded flat to make the perfect accent light. This little compact lamp unfolds from 2 ¾" totally flat to a nice 22" when fully extended. Of coarse cool has it's price and the ItalianLuce Chain Lamp will set you back a mere $600, but it sure look nice. Via

You have to admit that these signs are clever. Hopefully, nobody is making a mistake by going into the wrong restroom with this signage. Via.

I could use one of these as I am racing for time to get the next story up on the blog! I wonder who will win the race in the end? Via.

When asked where interior designers get their inspiration, most of us will tell you that it comes from many sources. It is true we have a keen eye for color, texture, pattern, and scale, but we seek sources of inspiration from time to time. When put on the spot, we may not be able to name all of our inspirational material, but much of it comes from real life experiences or images that we see in trade publications. Travel is one of a designer's greatest assets, especially to places most people never see or are unaware of. When I want to produce a look for a special client who wants something different, crisp, refreshing, or eclectic, I often look to Boutique Hotel designs to inspire me. I have collected some of my favorite inspirational photos and will give some brief explanations of the spaces, which will hopefully give you some ideas on how to implement these looks in your own home.
First up is a living space that transitions into a dining area at the Hotel des Academies et des Arts in Paris, France.

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