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Regular Glamour in Dallas

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The state of Texas has a design all its own. Homes in this large and gorgeous nation have a varied and one of a kind style. The owner of this home in North Dallas desired something which plays into two sides of Texas design — a comfortable living space with a touch of glamour. After getting remarried, the customer wanted a new home for a brand new start, and hired Dallas designer Emily Johnston Larkin to help her create a house that felt livable and chic, with a touch of Hollywood Regency design.

Emily Johnston Larkin

This Martini Lounge has been Larkin’s favorite room to work on. The customer wanted a playful but elegant space where she could host guests for after-dinner drinks. Larkin balanced outside the space by using classic designs blended with colorful and fashionable accents. The room glows with a tone-on-tone painted striped silver wall and warm wood flooring. An enjoyable light fixture and colorful textiles complete the appearance.

Couch: Crate & Barrel
Coffee tables: Arteriors Home
Chandelier: Horchow
Pillows: Custom-made Duralee cloth
Rug: Shades of Light

Emily Johnston Larkin

To create the casual glamour her customer desired, Larkin stuck with comfy furniture and fabrics together with glamorous accents. In the living area, lush green armchairs are lined with brass nailheads, and stunning glass side tables contrast with the more subtle jute rug.

Once the customer first started working with Larkin, she desired her whole home made — paint, wallpaper, accessories and furniture. It has taken a few decades, but they’ve almost finished every area.

Mirrors: Crate & Barrel
Table lamp: Currey & Company
Rug: Blackstone Carpets
Couch and armchairs: Charles Ray
Negative tables: Global Views

Emily Johnston Larkin

Present hand-scraped hardwood floors were laid in a herringbone pattern at the entryway. Larkin maintained the entrance a clean and sharp white to let this stunning ground stick out.

Mirrored console and table lamps: Horchow

Emily Johnston Larkin

The kitchen has been completed in warm forests and granite to blend with the hand-scraped hardwood floors and exposed wooden beams from the ceiling. Even though a number of the substances had been put in by the builder, Larkin had the granite and detailed backsplash set up for visual texture.

Backsplash and countertops: IMC

Emily Johnston Larkin

The dining room ceiling provided a bit of a challenge for Larkin. She knew they needed a gold metallic paint to the ceiling, but she needed it to coincide with the gold wallpaper perfectly. Because paint darkens when it dries, the color kept turning out more bronze. After a couple of tries they could get it correctly.

Table and seats: customer

Emily Johnston Larkin

While their is a mix of merchandise throughout the home, the customer did tack on a few high-end wallpaper, fabrics, and furniture to continue.

Wallpaper: ID collection

Emily Johnston Larkin

A recreation area (complete with a custom Texas Longhorns pool table) is the best spot for those clients to blow off steam at the end of a very long moment. Larkin outfitted a window seat with custom cushions and cushions for visitors to sit and relax while watching the others play.

Pillows: Custom made of Pindler & Pindler cloth

Emily Johnston Larkin

The customer is this energetic and charismatic person, and Larkin needed to make sure that the home really reflected that. In the master bedroom, green and gold accents feel fresh however sophisticated, while a muted rug and wall color ground the rest of the room.

Headboard: Custom
Bedframe and bedding: Encore Hotel’s home shop
Rug: Feizy
Sofa: Charles Ray

Emily Johnston Larkin

The glamorous combination of new and old is present in the customer’s perfectly coordinated cupboard. Larkin had a seat and ottoman reupholstered to add color to this dressing room.

Seat: Client’s, at a Kravet cloth
Ottoman: Client’s, in Pindler & Pindler cloths

Emily Johnston Larkin

The guest bedroom is a bit more neutral than the master bedroom, and really is a crisp and soothing space for visitors to snuggle up for the night. A custom headboard makes the mattress feel plush and comfy, and Larkin tied the room together by using the same cloth on the cushions and curtains.

Headboard: Made by Jimmy Bishop using Pindler & Pindler cloth
Bedding: Horchow
Interior color: Sherwin Williams Camelback
Rug: Pottery Barn
Table lamps: Emissary

Emily Johnston Larkin

Double French doors lead from the master suite to the couple’s expansive master bath.

Chandelier: Currey & Company

Emily Johnston Larkin

Classic trellis wallpaper generates that Hollywood Regency appearance in this bathroom. A custom shower curtain is surprisingly formal — a chic update of the standard.

Wallpaper: Schumacher
Shower curtain: Custom made of Pindler & Pindler cloth

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Handmade Home: How to Sew a Table Runner

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Can you love the handmade appearance? Would you want to produce something amazing for your property? You are in luck. Creating a burlap table runner is simple, low price, fast and flexible. Runners are a staple when I am decorating. They enable the beauty of the furniture to be viewed while adding a layer of softness, unlike a conventional tablecloth. Burlap is a superb way to add an organic element to any table or piece of furniture.

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Susan Duane

My finished runner provides the finishing touch to a dresser I refurbished to our property. The rustic quality of natural burlap plays beautifully against the creamy blue-green painted wood.

Among the things I adore about burlap is its low price. It is just a couple of dollars a yard that makes it ideal if you’re making on a budget.

With this project you’ll need:
A yard or two of burlap, determined by the length of your runnerA lawn of cotton or other accent fabric for your ruffle — I used a bit from a vintage sheet I had on handScissorsPinsSewing machine, needle and thread or fabric glueLiquid seam sealer, such as Fray CheckOptional: cutting mat and rotary cutter

First, decide the width and length of your runner. Create a cut in the burlap and pull apart slightly showing among the threads.

Gently pull this particular thread, working it from the fabric all the way across the piece.

You are going to be left with an ideal line to cut along.

I utilized the long finished edge on one side. The burlap will fray so you’ll need to use a lineup of liquid seam sealer or stitch down the side. If you don’t obey the frayed look it’s possible to make it raw.

Determine the width of your ruffle. I made mine about 8 inches. As a guideline you need about twice the width to the ruffle. For example, if the width of your runner is 18 inches, you should cut on your prized material 36 inches . I cut on my ruffle 8″ x 36″.

Sew a very long running stitch down one side of your ruffle. Do this on your sewing machine using the longest stitch length. I did so down the unfinished side. The other side of my sheet includes a nice finished edge so there’s no demand for hemming.

If you don’t have a sewing machine, then use a needle and thread and create a very long running down one advantage of this cotton.

If your cotton does not have a finished edge you’ll be able to make it raw or create a little hem by folding up two roughly 1/4 inch and stitching or cutting edge down.

As soon as you’ve sewn your running stitch along the duration of the ruffle, pull on the bottom thread lightly and work your way across the fabric to make a ruffle.

You can move the gathers around until you are pleased with how the ruffle looks. Do this until the ruffle is exactly the exact same width as your own runner.

Pin the ruffles on the right side (the good side) facing the front of the runner.

Stitch the ruffle to the runner. If you aren’t using a sewing machine you may hand-sew this or carefully glue the ruffle to the burlap. If you are using fabric glue, allow it to dry completely.

Susan Duane

Twist your ruffle to the right side and iron it to flatten the seam.

The runner makes a great backdrop for my Grandmother’s tea collection, vintage artwork and a chalkboard I generated from an old framework.

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Sensible Design for Your Holiday Foyer

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Your entrance foyer is the home hug to guests. These sensible design suggestions are intended to help you make this important space warm, friendly, low-maintenance and available during this hectic enjoyable season.

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Doorknobs are such a common element in our lives that we rarely think much about them. Yet, they produce one of your home’s first impressions — and can be a barrier to entry to a few. A traditional round doorknob is difficult for someone with arthritis or Parkinson’s to operate. It is also harder for someone with an armful of holiday presents to operate. A lever-style door manage — both at your entrance and from a powder room off that entrance — will treat your holiday guests much more kindly.

HARDROCK CONSTRUCTION

Coat hooks are always helpful, but they eventually become foyer MVPs when you lack a coat cupboard or need overflow space for a large audience.

CIH Design

If your foyer doesn’t possess a mirror, vacation time is an ideal time to add one. It will reflect your holiday décor and add light to the area. It is going to also give your guests a discreet chance to touch their hair or makeup as you’re hanging up their coats.

Pottery Barn

Armonk 3-Arm Chandelier – $99

One of the essential elements of any successful distance is its lighting. The foyer is no exception. I suggest a style-coordinated fixture on a dimmer switch. Recessed cans can work, but don’t have the exact same visual impact. Bear in mind, this is the first-impression space.

LDa Interiors & Architecture

A bench for removing and storing shoes during the soggy, active holiday season will make your entrance foyer better organized and protect your flooring against the elements.

LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID

Even a foyer table is obviously helpful, but it’s especially welcoming to vacation guests juggling presents, food carriers, wine bottles and flowers. Your well-coordinated table adds style to your entrance and advantage to your business.

Crisp Architects

Art function sets the tone for your foyer. While it may only be seen in passing the majority of the year as you hurry through your home, it’s likelier to be lingered more as hellos and goodbyes are exchanged. You might consider rotating pieces in and out of your foyer — even amassing holiday-themed art work — for a cheerful gallery experience at home.

InterDesign Studio

Let your foyer reflect the holiday season, also. Fragrant decorations in keeping with your home’s design will warmly welcome your guests. Make sure, though, that there’s still space on the dining table to allow them to set down bags while eliminating their coats or putting them back on.

Bed Bath & Beyond

Cast Iron Umbrella Stand – Bed Bath & Beyond – $69.99

Let’s face it: The chances of your holiday celebration guests coming with dripping umbrellas is pretty good this year. No problem. A decorative umbrella rack will keep their weather gear arranged and your floors dry!

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Heat Your Space in Style with Today's Wood-Burning Stoves

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Wood-burning stoves remind me of my grandparents’ home once I was a child: they had a big, classic one sitting on a brick hearth inside their own living room. Because they long ago moved from that home and I don’t recall seeing many since, I’ve always correlated wood-burning stoves with matters of the past. But that could not be more inaccurate: All these heating appliances are plentiful today, and they are offered in a variety of contemporary styles designed to be much more clean-burning.

Of course, including a wood-burning stove isn’t quite as simple as throwing a brand new throw blanket in your interior, but if you are renovating or considering an alternate heat source, have a look at the next interior layouts to see if one could do the job for you. Or in the event that you already have one in your house and feel it’s more of an eyesore than a statement, then maybe it’s possible to use a little decorative inspiration. Check out a few of the looks, and get ready to warm up in style this winter.

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

Wood-burning stoves aren’t anywhere near as common as fireplaces, so if you are lucky enough to have one in your house, make it stand out. This designer created a wall shield using textured ceramic tile, making this contemporary, clean-burning Rais wood stove feel distinct and different from the rest of the hallway.

Don F. Wong

This picture is evidence that wood-burning stove can heat a space up both literally and figuratively. Wide-open, clean-lined and modern, this living room may feel cold to some, but the addition of the wood stove adds a sense of coziness.

Cathy Schwabe Architecture

Much like the previous picture, this modern space receives a comfortable touch from the wood stove.

TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design

Since the main goal of toaster is to provide heat, it’s best to add it within your seating arrangement. This designer made this contemporary stove the focus of the living room by centering it, creating a dark, dramatic wall shield and flanking it with bookshelves.

Eggleston Farkas Architects

Consider facing your couches toward one another, together with the wood stove, much as you’d organize furniture around a fireplace. It will not just offer maximum heat, but this setup is prime for conversation and entertaining.

Cathy Schwabe Architecture

If your wood-burning stove is somewhat off center, balance it with extra furnishings so the whole look becomes a vignette.

Feldman Architecture, Inc..

Wood-burning stoves are not just for living places; they are useful wherever additional heat is necessary, or maybe where heat will best be circulated. If you are considering adding you to your house, make certain to consider all of your options. One close to the staircase may be perfect.

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

A wood stove on the porch expands outside living nicely into the warmer months.

Neiman Taber Architects

Want something sleek and unconventional? Go to get a silver modern fashion. Placing it in the center of the room permits the whole space to benefit from its warmth.

Webber + Studio, Architects

This unique wood-burning stove design modernizes the look and leaves this bedroom perfect for a cosy night’s rest.

Rebekah Zaveloff | KitchenLab

It is difficult to deny the charm of a traditional-style wood-burning stove. If you’ve got one, display it : make it your focal point and update it using a modernized hearth.

Recall: things of yesteryear add character. Instead of trying to disguise or conceal this yellowish wood-burning stove, this designer embraced it. With the addition of contemporary furnishings, hardwood flooring and a textured oriental rug, this diverse classic went from obsolete into irresistibly charming.

See the rest of this home — such as a shot of what this fireplace seemed like if the owners moved in.

Do you have a woodstove? We’d really like to see the way you use it.

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Family-Friendly Coastal Style in Michigan

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When designer Laura Davidson of Dwellings was hired to style this floor plan and interior design, she had a solid relationship with her”dream customers,” who gave her free reign. The house was designed for three generations: The couple has three grown children and one in middle school, and they desired a apartment for one set of grandparents contained in the design.

The general feel of the house is comfortable, subtly coastal, bright and family-friendly. “I love to weave delicate topics throughout a house,” says Davidson. Let us take a look at how she achieved this.

Dwellings

Davidson had a hand in everything from the design, built-ins, layouts,”right down to the doorknobs,” she states. The built-ins from the living room were designed around the tv, which Davidson believes we should stop trying to hide and only embrace. The stone is a Beuchal stone veneer — actual stone, but lighter and less expensive than full size stones.

Art across the fireplace is Jeff Condon, a local artist.
Ottoman was custom produced by Vanguard.
Almost All the lighting in the House is by Visual Comfort.
Sofas and chairs are by Miles Talbot.

Dwellings

“I love symmetry,” says Davidson. “I made the house to be somewhat family-friendly and to have a very easy and functional flow.”

The general palette of the home is subtly coastal. “Subtle pops of colour move through the house, and that I tweaked the hues for various flooring to provide them a different texture.”

Dwellings

Transoms over windows and doors are another repeated element, and their decorative is mimicked from the built-ins, like these cabinets that separate the living space from the kitchen.

Dwellings

A subtle seaglass blue onto the island makes it stand out, and the Viking range is the specific same hue. The tiles on the backsplash by Jeffrey Court replicate the sea-glass feel. The counters are Caesarstone, which Davidson chose because”it has that sand feel.”

Toward the end of the kitchen, it is possible to see a transom above a swinging restaurant-style door that leads to the pantry. “All of the doors at the house are painted the same pale gray,” says Davidson. “We saved a few dollars by painting all of the interior doors rather than using solid wood doors, which are considerably more costly”

Dwellings

These saddle seat counter stools emphasize a flat stripe motif that runs across the house. When the original stools Davidson had ordered fell through at the last minute, Michael Thomas Furniture custom made them for her in about a week. This was really fortunate, as 6,000 individuals were scheduled to come through during a Parade of Homes!

The transom-like element is replicated on peak of the cabinets.

Dwellings

The dining chairs are a sea-glass blue hue taken over from the kitchen island, but are covered in a metallic leather, which sets this as a formal area.

Dining Table by Somerset Bay
Chandelier by Visual Comfort
Rug by Dash and Albert.

Dwellings

The window seat was designed with the customers’ middle schooler in mind. It is a favourite perch, complete with storage underneath. To the best are doors that get the coated portion of the upper deck, and they’re often left open once the family entertains, allowing easy flow from indoors to outside.

“The ceiling has delicate paneling; a V-groove using a crown,” says Davidson. The V-grooved paneling is another subtle motif that repeats throughout the house.

Dwellings

The upper deck is available from several rooms. The in-law apartment has its own private deck area which links to the deck of the main house. The ceiling is a gray/tan blot that coordinates with the front porch, tying the front part of the house to the rear.

Furniture by Joe Ruggiero for Miles Talbot
Photograph by Sunbrella

Dwellings

The master bedroom on the main floor has a tranquil trendy coastal palette. Davidson also used symmetry to help attain a relaxing and relaxing feel.

Chests by Somerset Bay
Bed by Corsica
Mother of Pearl lamps by Jamie Young
Settee by Wesley Hall

Dwellings

Again, Davidson believed the tv in the planning phases; the chair-rail height paneling was set up so the horizontal screen wouldn’t appear to be floating to a large empty wall. A sitting area that includes a settee and chaise provide a relaxing spot in this personal retreat. A rain string beyond the window provides a beautiful noise during inclement weather.

Dwellings

A large, multi-functional laundry room includes this particular island for folding clothes and doing crafts. It also has a drying cupboard, where one can hang clothes to dry warm or slowly visitor’s cold coats on winter (that gets a whole lot of usage during cold Michigan winters). The floors are honed travertine.

Dwellings

Beach glass tiles are interspersed between 4″x16″ brick-shaped tiles in this space. “I love to use different textures,” says Davidson. The cupboard doors are metal mesh, more casual than the cabinets in the kitchen.

Dwellings

Because the owners prefer to amuse in this house so much, there is an extra full-sized fridge and freezer in the laundry room.

Island by British Traditions
Barstools by Go Home

Dwellings

These seeded glass doors let the natural light from the laundry room into the hall and are also an interesting architectural element. Around the corner is a landing strip. “I always try to integrate a rear hallway message centre,” explains Davidson. “It’s a wonderful spot to come in, dump the keys and mail and maintain that mess out of the kitchen.”

Dwellings

Moving downstairs, another kitchen solutions the pool and patio area, which is beyond the French doors. “During celebrations, the owners open up the doors to let people flow in and out from the pool area,” Davidson says. They’d 200 people over for a party shortly after the house was finished.

Dwellings

“I wove the very same colors through into the lower level but substituted them with deeper hues for a more casual feel,” says Davidson. Horizontal stripes look again on the carpet and the boards onto the kitchen island.

A more casual trestle dining table by Regina Andrews is created from reclaimed wood. The aluminum chairs from Home Decorators provide a wonderful material contrast, as well as the Dash and Albert carpet brings more of the darker blue. The habit drum pendant is by Stonegate Design.

Dwellings

Woven barstools (by Four Hands) from the kitchen lead a casual beachy feel. The countertops are walnut, and the pendant lighting is by Kichler.

Dwellings

The backsplash tile colour is black a bit, while its glossy finish still feels beachy.

Backsplash tile by Olympia Tile

Dwellings

The tv wall built-ins include panels. “Beware of open shelves,” warns Davidson. “They can leave a good deal of empty room for a lot of items. Here, the panels gave us a place to hang art, and they fit the scale of the 9’x15′ wall,” Davidson says. The flat V-groove panels are a subtle detail that reproduces on the base cabinets.

Dwellings

Davidson deliberately left the glass out of the transoms on the lower floor”I just love how casual they’re,” she states. The sectional from Pottery Barn was the one piece at the house the owners gave her to use. Its darker tan hue fits right in with how she tweaked the lower floor’s colour palette.

Dwellings

“This room was my biggest challenge at first,” says Davidson. The teen daughter”knew she wanted white and black, and she knew she wanted Parisian.” The room wound up being a lot of fun. Two mirrors flanking the daughter’s bed (Hobby Lobby finds) reflect the light and silhouette of two chandeliers. The fanciful headboard is by Annie Selke.

Dwellings

Davidson had easy curtains from IKEA hemmed in dark, an easy and affordable customized trick.

Dwellings

The house overlooks a lake south of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The majority of the living room is on the primary floor you see here, and the floor under it. Because the house is sited on a hill that overlooks a pond, the lower floor opens up into the outdoors.

Dwellings

A path leads from the house through wetlands into the lake.

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Guest Groups: 20 Ice Buckets for Holiday Entertaining

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Though it’s still October, the season is right around the corner. In only a few weeks we’ll be kicking off holiday parties which will fill our calendars through to New Year’s.
To get you in the party-planning mood I’ve piled up an essential element of your entertaining arsenal: the ice bucket. It may add a splash of style to your vacation bar cart and also make it a little easier for visitors to mix up something for themselves while you’re busy in the kitchen! Listed below are 20 of my favorites. — Kate out of DomestiKated Life

CB2

Mars Party Tub – $24.95

Here’s a contemporary way to store ice and drinks for larger parties. Tuck a couple bottles to the reddish powder-coated metal tub and let your guests serve themselves.

Pieces

Green Ice Bucket – $75

This green ice bucket has a classic feel with the brass detailing but lends a contemporary pop of green into your pub. It would look perfect mixed with oranges and browns at Thanksgiving or red tones in Christmas.

Retro Planet

Red Plaid Ice Bucket – $39.99

The retro red plaid on this ice bucket gives it a nostalgic sense that will fit in good with rustic decoration or even a preppy Christmas occasion.

Williams-Sonoma

Bleaker Bar Ice Bucket – $59

The Bleaker Bar ice bucket is a balance of tradition and modernity. The simple shape and touch of metal make it an elegant bit of barware.

Etsy

Gold Ice Bucket and Glass Caddy from Twinkle Star Crafts and Vintage – $72.99

This ice bucket and glasses caddy seems like it was plucked in the set of Mad Men. It is going to add a significant splash of glamour into your pub.

Etsy

Classic Ice Bucket from Flying Ace Vintage – $32

Finished in a denim outside and a topped with a bright yellow handle, this ice bucket is filled with whimsy. It is a great piece to mix with a industrial or contemporary design decorative; the dash of kitsch will make it pop in its setting.

Etsy

Anchor Hocking Milk Glass Ice Bucket from Changing Years – $30

White milk glass is a timeless classic, and this hobnail patterned ice bucket is no exception. The texture adds interest to the simple shape and clean color.

West Elm

Cheers Ice Bucket – $29

With its festive gold lettering, this ice bucket seems like it was created to serve champagne on New Year’s Eve.

Williams-Sonoma

Monogrammed Stainless Steel Ice Bucket With Tongs – $149

Including a monogram for this classic stainless steel ice bucket will allow it to be an heirloom to be passed down through the family. It is a timeless shape with simple banding for interest.

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Personalized Ice Bucket – $60

A more contemporary take on the personalized ice bucket. You may choose from dozens of options for monogramming and colours with all these lucite versions.

Zhush LLC

Ice Bucket – $125

For a bit of Hollywood Regency style that you can bring in an animal print ice bucket with fitting lucite handle and tongs.

Etsy

Black Kromex Ice Bucket – $25

Faux crocodile and wood combine for a manly look which also includes a some significant glamour.

Furbish Studio

Lucite Ice Bucket – $30

Sometimes a pub needs a pop of color and lifestyle amid all those clear fluids and glasses. This lucite ice bucket includes vivid tones and patterns to make it a stand-out piece.

Pier 1 Imports

Black & White Bar Accessories – $29.95

The ice bucket is just one element of this pub, which means you may want to consider investing in a fitting pair of bar tools too. The ice bucket featured here has an inlaid white and black layout and matches the cocktail shaker, wine cooler and blending gear.

Graham and Green

Top Hat Ice Bucket – GBP 45

It is always great to have a bit in your decor with a little bit of humor, and this hat–shaped ice bucket has that element. It is an enjoyable piece that is balanced with its sleek, cool styling.

Bloomingdale’s

Orrefors ‘Street” Ice Bucket – $250

There’s nothing more luxe than crystal barware. The grid pattern and strong lines make this a very masculine piece which has a large impact.

1stdibs

Carillon Silver Pineapple Ice Bucket

Pineapples are a symbol of welcome, therefore it is an appropriate shape with this hinged ice bucket as you use it to entertain guests. It’s a classic look that will add a glow to your tablescape.

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Elsa Peretti Thumbprint Ice Bucket – $2,100

Made from silver, this ice bucket is the epitome of a fresh, timeless shape and is perfect for bringing out to celebrate special occasions.

Anthropologie

Wishing Well Ice Bucket

For a more country-inspired appearance, this ice bucket is modeled after a rustic pail however in heavy-duty stoneware.

Kmart

Colin Cowie Ice Bucket with Stainless Tongs – $14.99

The touch of golden rimming makes this ice bucket look like a million bucks — minus the hefty price tag. It is a reasonable alternative that still packs a lot of style.

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Airy Bathrooms See the Light

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For resale value, appeal and general livability, couple of rooms are as crucial as the bathroom. When embarking on a remodel, it’s easy to become caught up in each trend or lament your shortage of space. Fortunately, even in tighter quarters, making a light, bright and airy texture can be simple. Here are a few tips for transforming the space you’ve got into a space you’ll love.

Melissa Davis Design

1. Leave the chimney in. When making over a bathroom, occasionally it may be tempting to cover up the windows. But if mild and inviting is the look you are trying to achieve, leave them. We aren’t fans of the neighbors visiting us shower, but waterproof colors can cure that problem.

Normandy Remodeling

2. Shrink your storage. We aren’t opposed to vanities, especially in toilets where storage is at a premium, however when it comes to taking advantage of every square inch of visual space, occasionally sacrificing storage is logical. Pedestal or open-leg sinks may have a classic appeal, and they don’t obstruct the eye one piece. As a bonus, in a more compact area, working in double sinks sans cabinet can be more doable than making room for a double vanity.

3. Think shimmer. In making a bathroom feel big, large, large, a little shimmer can go a long way. The iridescence of a tile such as this is beautiful. Using mirrors to create the illusion of space is obviously a winning idea too. It is one of the oldest tricks in the book, but there’s a reason for that.

Brandon Barré Architectural Interior Photographer

4. Consider your colours. An important part of producing the ideal, airy, spacious bathroom is the color. But when making it mild, white isn’t your only option. A blue, a warm gray or the palest creamy yellow can be inviting and spalike.

Bosworth Hoedemaker

5. Create a curbless shower. Seeking to make a space feel open does not require having a great deal of extra space. Instead of cramming a small tub into a very small bath, consider developing a large, walk-in cupboard. It’s easy to become caught up in the notion of luxuriating in bubbles, however a luxury rain shower can be just as relaxing. And when it comes to resale value, the guideline is that as long as there’s one tub in the home, making the remaining baths shower-only occasions is just nice.

Bruce Wright

6. Do not block the box. Among the biggest deterrents to a breezy bath is a impairing shower curtain. Freestanding glass doors create the illusion of more space by utilizing every available inch of square footage, not cutting it off using an opaque curtain. Inexpensive varieties can be bought at large box stores, however if you aren’t watching your pennies, nothing says luxury like frameless glass.

Hendel Homes

7. Get the ideal dose of mild. One necessity of an airy bath is mild, light and more light. If it can be organic, all the better, but regardless, the fittings are predominant to the space. A chandelier such as this is so glamorous, but if this isn’t the sense you are looking to achieve, well-placed sconces or unique flush-mount fittings can be equally as excellent.

8. Do not counter marble. For a classic feel, nothing beats elegant white marble. Sure, a complete marble shower similar to this one is luxurious, but for a similar effect on a tighter budget, forget the ceiling and also choose an economical white tile to the floor.

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How to Pick the Ideal White Paint

The Glass Bathroom Wall: Love It or Lose It?

The Case for a Curbless Shower

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Are You Ready for a Dark and Sophisticated Kitchen?

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Black cabinets exude incontrovertible dynamism into a kitchen. Whether they are part of a larger remodel, then a temporary fix for a rental or an interim alternative to a costly renovation, black cabinets not don’t provide high-impact results.

While the color could be intimidating at first, black is classic. When done well it’ll always appear current or appropriate in a kitchen, whether it’s used all over or as an accent.

Black cabinets might require an excess measure of care and attention: Dust stands out on dark surfaces, as do soap and water stains, therefore frequent wiping is essential — although frequent wiping in a kitchen is usually very good practice, anyhow.

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CliqStudios Cabinets

These sophisticated lower cupboards look good topped with a gray counter. Pops of yellowish brighten the look.

Chang + Sylligardos Architects

Play with contrasts of black cabinets against white walls and countertops. Getting rid of upper cupboards entirely will surely assist with brightness, both in terms of natural lighting and visual distance.

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Background in the kitchen will always make a splash, but paired with black cupboards, the dose of drama is exponentially higher. Black cabinets also produce a fantastic backdrop for exceptional hardware, as this stunning jewel box of a kitchen shows.

Rick Hoge

These pastoral lower cabinets were treated with the expression of a hand-rubbed furniture finish. The bronze beams dress it up, giving the room an Old-World aesthetic.

Rebekah Zaveloff | KitchenLab

A contrasting island will always make an impression. A traditional kitchen with white cabinets suddenly becomes edgy and high-style with a black-based island. Black paint will conceal scuffs in areas where feet come into contact with the wall — a fantastic alternative for places with counter or bar stools!

Austin Patterson Disston Architects

Naturally, the reverse treatment will create an impact too: Even a lighter, brighter island will provide a dramatic contrast against dark cabinets. Make this the heart of the kitchen, where guests gather, where meals are taken, craft projects are completed. Top with extraordinary light fixtures, and you have just carved out a real gem for yourself!

Atmosphere Interior Design Inc..

1 concern with black cabinets is that they might absorb too much strain. This kitchen is proof that they don’t have to. The semi-gloss provides only enough sheen to reflect light around the room, while the mild countertops and light wood floors keep the overall atmosphere glowing.

Urrutia Design

If your kitchen isn’t doused in natural lighting, but you would still like to learn more about the notion of black cupboards, bring in additional light-reflecting materials. The white upper cabinets, stainless steel appliances and hardware and also the feel created by the white black and grout backsplash tiles work superbly with the black cupboards.

John Lum Architecture, Inc.. AIA

An open kitchen is a good place to try black cabinets, as they may seem more like furniture and blend with the nearby living spaces.

CliqStudios Cabinets

The way to decorate your kitchen cabinets
If you intend to take on a boring-to-black cabinet painting project, you are searching for a high-impact, affordable boost. Here’s how to take action
Wipe down cabinets, drawers and face frames with warm water and cleaner to remove any surface stains and dirt. Eliminate all hardware (handles, hinges and knobs ). If you intend to reuse them, keep them together in a safe location. Fill any gouges or holes, especially if you’re replacing the old hardware. Place doors on fall cloth as you work . Sand. In case your cabinetry isn’t particularly glossy, you won’t have to do much, but it is always good to rough it a little, so the primer and paint will stick to the surface. It will also help produce a smooth foundation, which is critical if you intend to apply a glossy paint. Prime. Oil-based primers, although messier and stinkier, will provide the ideal durability and protection for self explanatory, high-use elements like kitchen cabinets. Let the primer dry immediately. Paint! Two coats of latex should do the trick. Semi-gloss will be a lot easier to clean, high gloss will give you more drama. Satin is the lowest sheen you ought to go with in terms of durability and wipe-ability. Paint with short strokes, all in the exact same direction. Let dry completely between coats. The wait: Experts recommend waiting three days prior to re-hanging doors to ensure that you won’t muck up your paint job with fingerprints, or risk with the doors adhere into the frames. Rehang/reinstall, and allow the compliments roll in.
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Houzz Tour: Light and Lovely Home with a Distinctive History

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It may be hard for some people to imagine living in the house they grew up in. When it’s working with an older house, or trying to overcome your parent’s design, the idea can be somewhat overwhelming. However, for Trina McNeilly, who authors the blog la la Lovely, it’s been a welcome challenge to create her childhood home outside of Chicago her own. “It may be quite wonderful, and fairly strange all at the exact same time,” she states.

With four kids in the house, McNeilly’s learned to create smart, easy, and creative adjustments which are cheap and kid-friendly. Above all else, she wants this house to reflect her own personal style, without losing all the excellent features that she grew up adoring. “I understand that if, or if, I ever move, I’ll dream of this house constantly,” she states.

“I’ve important decorating ADD,” McNeilly states. “Once I say I’m going to focus on a specific space, I inevitably find a million items for every other room in the house and become distracted.” A number of the goods in McNeilly’s house are hand-me-downs out of her parents who she is repurposed for an entirely new appearance.

All of these pieces help keep the decoration in a similar fashion that she grew up with, but with her own special touch. The rest of the pieces in her house came from internet shopping deals and occasional excursions to local shops and stores in Chicago. The end result is an eclectic and unique house that has been the perfect house for this family of 6.

The real showstopper from your family’s living area is an outside swing out of IKEA installed on a single side of the expansive space. “The swing provides hours of enjoyment during our long winters,” states McNeilly. “Now the kids want a slip to the basement!”

Swing: EKORRE, IKEA

McNeilly found the quirky yellow arm chairs on their way to the trash outside of a house in her area. She rescued them and has plans to recover them. For today they include a few interesting colour to the home’s living space.

Couch: Clayton Marcus
Wall map: Plan de Paris Wall Map

The knock-off Ghost Chairs in the dining area is another favorite find. “They were a stealthey seem fantastic, and they work great with all the kids,” McNeilly states. The contemporary plastic chairs comparison a rich wooden table and natural looking rug underneath.

Table: Z Gallerie
Carpet: World Market
Centerpiece: One of a kind pottery piece from Anthropologie
Pendant: Pottery Barn
Chairs: InteriorExpress.com

One of the great components of redecorating this house was that McNeilly was able to completely indulge in her love for chandeliers, even installing one in her master bathroom. The easy crystal adds only a small bit of luxe to this simply made area.

Chandelier: Schonbeck

The empire chandelier in the master bedroom is just one of McNeilly’s beloved bits. “I’ve something for chandeliers, however this one is extra special,” she states. “It’s old and it sparkles, what could be better than that?”

Chandelier: Antique out of Euro Trash
Headboard: Z Gallerie
Quilt: West Elm
Pillows: Anthropologie

The couple chose to keep their bedroom in an easy white palette to help the space feel relaxing and soothing. Instead of carpeting, they laid down pine planks and painted them white. “It’s the biggest risk I’ve taken up to now,” she states.

Bench: Antique from Euro Trash

McNeilly setup a small workspace for herself in 1 corner of the massive master bedroom. The chair and desk were both hand-me-downs from her daddy. She bothered and refinished the desk in a gray colour, and then had the seat recovered in a plush green velvet.

Table lamp: House Goods
Wall color: Moccasin, Benjamin Moore

In another corner of the master bedroom, McNeilly set up a snug little spot for her baby son, Rocco. An IKEA crib is accented with stump side tables along with a lambskin for an earthy, cozy appearance.

Wall artwork: Debbie Carlos
Crib: IKEA

One of the spare rooms has been changed into a playroom for the four McNeilly kids. The armoire about the far wall was McNeilly’s mum’s, and has been distressed and humiliated for a fresh new appearance.

Rug: STOCKHOLM RAND, IKEA
Kids table and chairs: Pottery Barn Kids
Kids play furniturePottery Barn Kids

Instead of using the typical LACK wall shelves from IKEA, McNeilly came up with a creative idea and used the brand’s BEVKAM spice racks for wall mounted shelves with an added railing for security. She just spray painted all of them white, and installed them directly on the wall.

Silver poufs: Target

In her oldest son Luke’s area, McNeilly put in a pair of bunk beds — perfect for those instantly play dates. A chalkboard wall promotes creativity, and eliminates the need for important wall artwork.

Bunkbeds: Pottery Barn Kids
Bedding: Batman and Spiderman sheets out of Pottery Barn Kids, Star Duvet and Shams from IKEA

Ella is the only daughter from the McNeilly home, so she went all-out with her bedroom decoration. Pink and white bedding, vivid pink accents, along with a super shiny flea market disco ball gave her a perfectly girly bedroom.

Bedframe: Macy’s
Bedding: Bed Bath & Beyond. Pink floral duvet and shams, gift
Blue polka dot pillow: Anthropologie
Pink seat: Euro Trash, reupholstered

Even though McNeilly loves her house, 1 room she would love to remodel is your kitchen. It was remodeled by her mum, and is a lovely blend of dark wood and granite, but is not really McNeilly’s style. She dreams of an all-white kitchen with marble countertops, however, the current setup does the trick for the time being. “I think that the white kitchen might need to wait for my one-day-someday-house,” she states.

Barstools: Pier 1 Imports

McNeilly’s design is sophisticated, but since this is a house with four kids, there is also a distinct sense of playfulness throughout. A magnetic chalkboard wall permits the youngsters to (temporarily) decorate their house too!

The covered back porch is where the family loves to spend summer nights. The collage on wall has been made by McNeilly’s husband as a present to her for their 14th wedding anniversary. The frame is filled with photographs from their last 14 years together.

Chairs: Lloyd Flanders Outside Wicker Place

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Creating Nests: Cozy Outdoor Rooms

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People crave living spaces in their homes, and individuals desire living spaces in their own gardens and outside spaces. If you walk through a garden, you most likely are unintentionally drawn to spaces you can curl up inspaces in which you are able to look out over a vista from a hideaway or hidden nooks and crannies. There is a reason a treehouse is a kid’s home away from home!

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A porch bed is among the greatest simple luxuries in life. Sleeping amidst the breezes of summer with only a thin sheet is a beautiful thing. To make your bed feel cozy, add a lattice display for clippings or photos and provide weight to a own headboard with slice of dark furniture. The enclosure two sides enables the bed to feel enclosed while allowing those summertime breezes in.

Amy Renea

Is not there something grand about turning the corner and finding a traditional wooden treehouse nestled out in a little stand of woods? Perhaps you have seen a treehouse you did not wish to climb into?

Most of us have an innate urge to climb up high, securely protected, but able to look out over amazing vistas. The Swiss Family Robinson needed it right!

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A contemporary form of the traditional tree home includes those usual features of a protected space: borders on three sides and an opening into a large, beautiful vista. This distance accomplishes the sense of a nest as a result of the canopy draped over the seating area and also the height of the porch.

Escale design

This contemporary concrete terrace provides many of the same benefits, with three sides decorated by a half wall, a canopy overheadplus a layer of soft furnishings and beautiful horizontal vistas.

Blacksheep

A simple cloth canopy works just too in a lengthy, hallway-like space. The near columns on either side of the table along with the covering overhead allow diners to feel protected and cozy while they sip cocktails and also discuss the politics of their day.

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A dining nest doesn’t have to be a grand event. A simple table and chairs, a little draping of blue, and partitions on two sides create a quiet, contemplative place for morning coffee and afternoon tea.

Escale design

Screens are ideal enclosures in an exterior space since they’re simple to maneuver and let air flow while closing off space. This display does a great job of creating an exterior room that doesn’t force you to feel boxed in, as a result of its translucent material.

SB Architects

A bathtub on a tree-house-like deck is quite possibly the best place in the world. Protected by columns, but without perspective busting walls, this little nest is calling my name!

Amy Renea

When you’re creating an outdoor nest, then do not neglect plantings and green views. Reduce your trees to create little arching frames over vistas and you also add another layer of protection.

Aitken and Associates

With beautiful purple wisteria blooms dripping down round the construction of this nest built onto an old stump, the views from all sides are framed perfectly. The plantings provide the tree home a veil of security, while the open windows offer vistas.

How are you going to create a nest today? Will you trim a few branches in spring to create a framework? Will you haul a comfortable additional mattress out in your rooftop balcony ? Maybe you’ll be inspired to break out the nails and hammer and build yourself your own tree house full with wisteria vines, a tiny door along with a zip line — or maybe you will just shut your eyes and dream of pirates along with a family named Robinson.

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