Nothing completes a decor better than a great selection of decorative accessories, and sometimes furniture can be the perfect combination of function and decorative. Lam Lee has been one company to take this approach and recognize the beauty in daily elements, then adding an artist's touch for a stunning result. I am completely impressed with the close attention to detail and creative design that Lam Lee, the founding artist has incorporated into his products. One ancient technique called Coromandel is the art of incising a pattern into a multi-layered lacquered surface resulting in detail and texture unseen in anything else on the market. Each piece that carries the company name is the effort of artisans who have studied under the master craftsman until their skills are perfected. Today Lam Lee offers a full line of furniture and accessories including tables, curios, lamps, statues, and chaise lounges to name just a few. The table shown here is literally a work of art and will
There is nothing more soothing than the sight and sound of moving water, creating serene tranquility. Norstone water features are a ready to go complete package of frame, base, pump, and rock panel. You only need to add lights or fog mist maker for special effects if desired. Make a dramatic focal point by adding quartz halogen lighting to give the water feature luminous appeal. Enjoy the shimmering reflections of the water as it cascades down over the rock panels. The water features are perfect for out door use but can be used in courtyards, balconies, or inside in water resistant areas. The entire system is self contained so it can easily be set up anywhere. Norstone offer several high quality stone options including stacked stone wall veneers, and flag stone paving and cladding for a complete stone look to compliment your new water feature. Just add water and recommended pond treatments to prevent algae and clouding.
Remember the really cool Chimo fireplaces you saw from Blomus, and how I told you they made some equally slick stainless steel fireplace accessories, well here are a sample of what to expect. These 5 piece sets offer the basics for hearth and fire maintenance all in a contemporary design that will look good even if you never use them. The Bebop was designed by Andre Gilli and manufactured in Germany with quality in mind. Blomus has a wide selection of stainless steel kitchen accessories that will be right at home in a modern décor. Chimo set $375. Bebop $487. from lumens.com.
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Want to make a contemporary statement and add functional, great looking window treatments all in one simple addition, think Hunter Douglas aluminum blinds. The Marco 2" blind allows a wide view and are perfect for large windows. Their exclusive de-Light feature eliminates cord holes which block 50% more light maximizing not only privacy, but light control. The Décor series offers a timeless look and utilizes a premium 1" thicker gauge slat that bounces back and takes a lot of abuse. Décor blinds are also available in a ½ inch version and both sizes are done in modern colors, finishes, and textures. One really convenient feature is the LiteRise cordless lift that allows you to raise and lower the blinds by simply moving the bottom rail to any position.
If you are looking for modern accessories and want your home or business to stand out, you're going to have to break away from the norm and make a statement. Check out the great ceiling fan designs from the Modern Fan Company, they're a long way from the common brass and wood fans. Designer Ron Rezek has combined mechanical simplification, geometric forms, and contemporary finishes in a collection of ceiling fans that are very unique. The Atlas Hugger is perfect for low ceiling applications and features a smooth rounded construction with tapering blades positioned on the bottom for maximum air flow. The entire collection of 18 fans includes three, four, and five blade models, and a few with various shaped lights.
