The Thing About the Doors

April 28, 2008 by Decorator  
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So, you have already redecorated your home. The bathroom, kitchen, living room, and bedrooms are all coordinated in a nice style that speaks volumes about your personality while making a statement on art and fashion.

You’ve painted that horrible bland hallway with something warm and that wood paneling in the dining room has gone the way of Disco. You even bought a new couch! But, do you find that something is just not quite right?

You can not put your finger on it but there is something left undone. Could it be the lighting? No, no the new light fixtures are stunning.

Maybe it’s the faucets. No, that brushed nickel looks very nice and elegant. Wait a minute, I believe that it just may be…the doors. 

Many interior decorators, especially do it yourselfers, take doors for granted. Actually, everyone does. Doors are such a part of our daily life and yet they blend in with the background so well that we pretty much forget about them.

 

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Sink? Aquarium? Both!

April 25, 2008 by Decorator  
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Tired of that same old white sink with that boring countertop cluttered with hairbrushes, toothbrushes, and other paraphernalia that is commonly found in bathrooms? Well, if you are brave with a great sense of humor and whimsy you just may want to look into the Moody Aquarium Sink.


The Aquarium Sink is by far one of the strangest and most beautiful bathroom fixtures available on the market today. The aquarium sink is a functional aquarium capable of holding gold fish and other smaller fish in healthy living conditions while providing a place to wash your hands.

The aquarium can be accessed by two points which is sealed with soap dishes so cleaning and maintenance of your fishy friends is easily done. The sink is completely functional and the fish are safe in their home. The entire sink is glass so you will be able to watch the fish at all angles. Read more

Porcher Pedestal Sinks

April 21, 2008 by Decorator  
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The Porcher pedestal sinks provide a classic and timeless touch to any bathroom. Sleek and elegant, these pedestal sinks come in several fashionable designs.


Each of these sinks is a minimalist dream as they lack the sharp edges of countertops where clutter can accumulate.

The pedestal sinks do lack storage space that is normally found under most other bathroom sinks but the design statement of the sink’s simplicity and nature would be ruined by any such storage areas.

The pedestal sinks from Porcher are available in several varieties. Read more

Lipla Beds: Sleek and Effective

April 14, 2008 by Decorator  
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A good bed is the foundation for many sweet dreams. However, beds that are comfortable are not always praised for their style. Luckily, there is a bed among us that offers the comfort that we all crave and the grace and serenity we all desire. 

Unlike typical platform beds, The Lipla Bed from porro.com is a study in elegant lines and curves that come together to create a bed that delights the eyes, the touch, and is able to deliver us to sleep.

Coming in a wide variety of colors that can be matched to create uniformity perfect for those with a modern industrial taste or mixed to intrigue the imagination and play with mind, the Lipla Bed really belongs in every bedroom.

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The Arion Collection

April 8, 2008 by Decorator  
Filed under Interior Design

Do you find your living room a little too soft? You went with those neutral colors and sure they look great but the room just lacks that snap and crackle that used to make everything pop.


Even your company and guest notice the lack of luster in the room and instead of laughing and talking wildly they sit calmly and discuss how to diversify their investment portfolio.

Our subconscious is able to take cues from colors which help to enhance our moods, influence our decisions, and trigger emotions so shying away from color is not really a great idea. Sure, your living room looks great in those subtle tones, but what it’s missing is color. 

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Lend a Hand With These Wall Hooks

April 3, 2008 by Decorator  
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Just because something is functional does not mean it can not be fun.Harry Allen is a notable interior designer as well as an industrial designer whose inspired creations truly take on a life of their own. This is easily seen through his series of wall hooks.

These wall hooks can be used in a variety of ways from coat rack to holding small items or just lending a hand in general.

Each of the wall hooks are casts of Harry Allen’s hand and come in five distinct poses. The “C’mere Hand Hook” is perfect for jackets or purses while the “Grab Hand” makes sure you always have enough hands to hold even the smallest items. Read more