Have you heard of the movement to Save The Pink Bathrooms? Check out pink bathroom picks on flickr. Retrorenovation gives props to the blue midcentury bathrooms with twenty two representations. Being an owner of a blue tub myself, I am delighted to see this punchy twist on the old blue. That [...]
Modern Interior Design
Monthly Archives: July 2009
IKEA 2010 Fave Picks So Far…
So the cat is out of the bag…or rather, the IKEA 2010 catalogue is now online. Here are a few of my new favorites. Remember the open shelving discussion for kitchens? Open and dusty versus closed and…well…less hip? I like what they did here with the cabinets leaving the opportunity to [...]
Color Schemes
This dining room jumped out at me on Apartment Therapy a few weeks ago and I wanted to highlight the color scheme. That unusual green works wonderfully with the black and white Imperial Trellis and gray ceiling. That very particular part-cinnamon, part-coral-red is the perfect accent for the colder, darker paint colors.
This room has a very controlled feeling and rather stately. It is a good thing it is also eclectic, or it could be too stuffy. The whimsical painting on the wall adds a relaxed, eclectic touch.
Modern Pottery
What do you think of the monochromatic pottery and background?
I liked the blue shelves and white pottery combo spotted earlier in a pottery shop in Oregon. I now found this chartreuse creation in a clothing boutique in old town Ventura, California where foreground meets background. Would you do something like this in your own [...]
Storage, Function and Design Meet at Ak47
Do you love the look of a simple stack of wood in the corner, or next to the fireplace? I like it very much as a statement all on its own, but I am very impressed with Ak47’s storage solutions that allow the wood to make a statement.
My favorite is the lounger and foot [...]
This Week's Picks: Anime Wall Decor…
Loving the over-sized murals lately. Especially the random and the pop culture relevant. Anime seems perfect for the modern household. This home was Australian 2009 Interior Design Award winner.
The pixelated look reminds me of this ingenious graphic DIY bed.
Here are some more great outside spaces for summer outdoor inspiration.
Apartment Therapy [...]
Outdoor Furniture and Outdoor Spaces
Are you doing anything special outside this summer? What about in your yard? I love outside spaces that you can create yourself.
These cozy outside spaces are so lush and inviting. I love colorful rugs outside. Remember this outdoor tent or this awesome Anthropologie photo shoot? Making a cozy outside space sometimes takes integrating [...]
Wall Decor: Decals that are Bad A**
Badass Custom Decals have some large, mural size wall decals. I am personally over wall decals, but I am making an exception here because I love the large size and the selection that you can get. The company has an Etsy store where you can order your own custom decal. I also [...]
The Elements of Space: Music
Creating a warm, modern home takes more than just some cool pieces of furniture. When you have guests coming over for a small dinner get together, do you consider the smell, light, and sound of your place? When we bathe our senses in pleasant smell, light, textures and sound we make for the most gratifying [...]
Wall Decor on a Dime or Less
Laurie Frankel’s interior photo portfolio has some great examples that prove that wall decor need not cost you much. And if you’re crafty or imaginative, it will cost you nothing.
I love outside of the box thinking when it comes to stuff you can put on walls. By way of being on a wall, [...]
