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One of my favorite looks right now is black and white with rich woods. I think it is so stunning, clean, modern and chic. The black and white give the space a clean minimal look and the rich woods really help to make the space feel warmer. I love how the warm wood tones with the clean black and white give the space such a beautiful balance.
Note: I believe that this Apartment isn’t in the state Alaska, its in Alaska somewhere near London.
Images from Shoot Factory
Whether your looking for a modern or traditional kitchen a brown kitchen can work. A kitchen with brown can make it timeless and beautiful and I love the warmth of the rich wood cabinets of these interiors. There is such a clean and inviting look to them.
Clockwise from top left: 1. David Dalton Inc. 2. Wish 3. Michael Delpiero 4. Architectural Digest
Clockwise from top left: 1. Habitat 2. Jessica La Grange 3. Rogers Marvel 4. Guillaume de Laubier
In the spirit of the upcoming holiday of Halloween I thought I would post some more black images and this time its furniture and decor. Like clothing black goes with everything in the home. It especially looks good if you have at least three black pieces across the space for a better color flow. Black gives furniture like dressers and tables a sense of weight so they look very substantial and heavy which can really ground your space. Black is also a great color for a rug because it will hardly ever look dirty.
Clockwise from top left: 1. Anthropologie 2. John Lewis 3. Hidden Art Shop 4. Hickory Chair
Clockwise from top left: 1. Jo Meesters 2. Downtown 20 3. Tonic Home 4. Property Furniture
Clockwise from top left: 1. Shop Plastic Land 2. ECC 3. Bernabei Freeman 4. Madeline Weinrib
Please check out another blog I started here on Twolia called Design Lovely which is about all Art including Photography, Fine Art, Illustration, Graphic Design, Handmade Items, Textile Design, Architecture and More. We also announce Art Showings, Design Contests, and other Events. I hope you enjoy it and let me know if you have any feedback.
Q. Hi Rachel, I was wondering if you had any ideas for a creative headboard. I am looking for something fairly inexpensive and not your typical headboard. Thanks!
A. Below are some images of bedroom interiors with creative headboard ideas. Here is a list:
Here are some tips to spruce up your existing headboard:
From Top (when there are two left to right): 1.Inspiration 4 U 2.Pietere Stersohn 3.Weego Home 4.Red Cover 5.Point Click Home 6.Martha Stewart 7.Michael Smith Inc. 8.Domino Mag 9.House and Home 10.Location Works
These simple yet ornate dark furniture pieces can work in either a modern or traditional style setting. Since these pieces are so dark it looks best if you create contrast by adding lighter colors near or on top of them. For instance I would choose light color bedding for the beds and light vases and other table decor on the dresser. A medium or light color for the walls will also help to keep these bedroom pieces stand out on its own.
From Top: 1. Reeves Design 2. Ikea 3. Conran USA 4. Reeves Design
Q. I’d like to get some help with a furniture layout for my living room. It is incredibly long and narrow and the front door opens right into it. The room is also our “family room” where we watch TV. I am clueless as to a layout of the furniture. I don’t want to re-use a single thing that we have in there except for the flat screen TV that we have. I’ve attached some pictures for you. Please let me know your thoughts.
A. I have attached three different furniture layouts. I decided that I needed to put it in 3d for you to fully visualize the space. The first layout has a nice walk through into your space and I have created two separate areas. The area on the left is more for watching TV and the area on the right is for sitting and relaxing by the window. This layout has the TV where the cable outlet is so I think this may work the best. I have added a shoji screen because the table that the TV would sit on needed to be moved away from the wall. The shoji screen fills in that empty space. The second layout has the TV above the fireplace. I am not sure if this is too high for you but it lets you create a one unified space. I am wondering if you could replace the mantel with something smaller so you could bring the TV down further. The third layout is somewhat a mixture of layout1 & 2. It also has a shoji screen and it is more one unified space. You would unfortunanlty have to get an electrician to reroute your cable to other side of the room.
Her Response:
Hi Rachel-
They look great! I think I like the one with the TV over the fireplace best. The fireplace, I think, is the problem. I like the type of fireplace you have in the 3D models. If we were to take out the stone fireplace I currently have and change it to a wall version (for lack of a better description) and get rid of the stone hearth, that would look much better and also, without the hearth, it would add several inches to the floor space.
I’ll keep you posted on the progress. I really appreciate the quick turnaround!!!
Q. I just bought a beautiful true red sectional for my living room. I want it to be the only red because it is big. My furniture is dark brown by Broyhill. What color should my walls be and what do you recommend for curtains/drapes?
A. Congratulations on your new purchase. I have attached two collages to show you a couple of color schemes I would go with. The first one is more neutral and I chose a dark brown drape with a tan color for the walls. (tatami tan from Sherwin Williams in nice) The second collage has a light blue gray for the walls and a burgundy drape. Hope this helps and good luck.
A popular trend in interior decorating is to hang dishes on the wall. So bring out your hidden plates that you probably don’t use much or purchase new plates. I have some tips and steps for you to get started along with some ideas and inspiration on how to arrange them.
What you will need: plates, plate hangers, measuring tape, nails, hammer and an eye for balance.
Steps:
1. Figure out where your dishes will look best in your home. I would not choose to hang dishes in a bedroom or bathroom. A good place to hang them is in a kitchen, breakfast nook, dining room or hallway. Make sure to coordinate the dishes with your style and color in your space.
2. Either use dishes that you already have or buy new ones. I would choose only your favorite and most beautiful ones if you have quite a collection. Remember less is more.
3. Decide how you want to arrange them by setting them on the floor or making a sketch. Consider balance in scale and color.
4. Purchase plate hangers from a hardware, department, antique, or craft store. You can also buy them online. Here is one from amazon. Click here for link.
5. Hammer away and hang!
Tips:
1. Just like framed artwork you want the plates to be hung at eye level in most cases. Consider balance; if it doesn’t feel right, move it.
2. Don’t hang plates in areas where people might bump into them, especially if your plates are valuable.
3. It helps to have someone with you to make sure the plates are looking balanced.
4. Have fun with it!
Having a tall living space can give you a feeling of grandeur but often times it can be difficult and intimidating to decorate. Being able to create a nice sense of balance along with making it feel cozy is the hardest part. I have gathered up some tips and suggestions to inspire you to decorate your large open space below.
Furniture: Large in Scale
Paint & Trim: Warm and Dark
Wall Decor: Large and Balanced
Image Sources from top: 1. Halley Resources 2. Edge Reps 3. House to Home 4. Eric Roth 5. Big Blue Photography 6. Jeremy Samuelson 7. Ingrao
Q. I have white appliances which I like, I dont like stainless steel appliances. My walls are cream yellow and I have honey laminate floors, I have santa cecilia granite and oak cabinets. I like the white contrast. I want to stain my cabinets, I want to go darker, but dont know how dark I can go. I like a tuscan look, and have white shaker bar stools. I like the honey woods, but a cherry sounds good too.
A. If you want to go darker than I would pick out the darkest brown color in your santa cecilia granite. See image attached for color.
Rachel Mallon
www.roominabook.com
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