Modernests » Uncategorized http://www.modernests.com Modern Interior Design Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:30:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Ikea Lack Side Table Hack http://www.modernests.com/2010/04/ikea-lack-side-table-hack.html http://www.modernests.com/2010/04/ikea-lack-side-table-hack.html#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:34:46 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=1258 lack tables lack table hack

You’ve probably seen the $7.99 lack side tables at IKEA. And then there’s the $149 parsons cube side table from West Elm. Well you can easily put two lack side tables together for the look of a parsons table, at a much lower cost and with more color choices. Here you can see two different color tables together. I’m tempted to buy one more yellow one and make it even, but for now this is a fun look too.

Ikea Lack Side Table Hack

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And enjoy a peaceful, upcoming Thanksgiving!

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cupcake It is MODERnestS One Year Anniversary Tomorrow!

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]]> http://www.modernests.com/2009/11/it-is-modernests-one-year-anniversary-tomorrow.html/feed 0 Doily Placemats from visualingual http://www.modernests.com/2009/10/doily-placemats-from-visualingual.html http://www.modernests.com/2009/10/doily-placemats-from-visualingual.html#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:38:09 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=680 doily placemats Visualingual just shared these screen printed Plexiglas placemats and I have two say that I love them for two reasons. Re-purposing old gas station number signs is a fabulous idea and my love of modern takes on the old doilies spreads far and wide and includes these placemats available through Etsy. Remember these doily rugs? My heart still pitter-patters for them.]]> doily placemats

Visualingual just shared these screen printed Plexiglas placemats and I have two say that I love them for two reasons. Re-purposing old gas station number signs is a fabulous idea and my love of modern takes on the old doilies spreads far and wide and includes these placemats available through Etsy. Remember these doily rugs? My heart still pitter-patters for them.

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]]> http://www.modernests.com/2009/10/doily-placemats-from-visualingual.html/feed 0 Feng Shui Design School http://www.modernests.com/2009/10/feng-shui.html http://www.modernests.com/2009/10/feng-shui.html#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:14:43 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=475 Feng suiWe've all heard of it, but do we really know what it means? The Sheffield School offers a course in Feng Shui Interior Design in addition to the Complete Interior Design and Wedding and Event Planning. According to the Sheffield School of design, Feng Shui is about de-cluttering and adhering to a minimalist overall appearance. Have you ever had a guest over and they say to you, "oh so you're like a minimalist"? It doesn't mean you're totally practicing the principles of Feng Shui, but you have a clean, modern nest. If modern is not your thing, apparently Feng Shui is compatible with virtually any style of interior design. This is kind of a revelation to me personally. As I understand, the study of Feng Shui can be quite complicated, but you can apply a few simple principles for finding the optimal position for your bed. You might be surprised to know that you do not have to rotate your bed east, west or north, but you can create a comforting space to sleep in relationship to the bedroom door. Photo source ]]> Feng suiWe’ve all heard of it, but do we really know what it means? The Sheffield School offers a course in Feng Shui Interior Design in addition to the Complete Interior Design and Wedding and Event Planning. According to the Sheffield School of design, Feng Shui is about de-cluttering and adhering to a minimalist overall appearance. Have you ever had a guest over and they say to you, “oh so you’re like a minimalist”? It doesn’t mean you’re totally practicing the principles of Feng Shui, but you have a clean, modern nest. If modern is not your thing, apparently Feng Shui is compatible with virtually any style of interior design. This is kind of a revelation to me personally. As I understand, the study of Feng Shui can be quite complicated, but you can apply a few simple principles for finding the optimal position for your bed. You might be surprised to know that you do not have to rotate your bed east, west or north, but you can create a comforting space to sleep in relationship to the bedroom door. Photo source

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]]> http://www.modernests.com/2009/10/feng-shui.html/feed 1 Wall Decor http://www.modernests.com/2009/10/wall-decor-2.html http://www.modernests.com/2009/10/wall-decor-2.html#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:56:34 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=397 I spotted this beautifully framed chalkboard at an antique store in a little mountain town of Running Springs in Southern California. This is an old mirror frame, with a piece of plywood inside painted with chalkboard paint. If you have a broken mirror, this is a great way to put it to use. I can imagine this looking great in just about any room in the house.]]> wall decor chalk boardI spotted this beautifully framed chalkboard at an antique store in a little mountain town of Running Springs in Southern California. This is an old mirror frame, with a piece of plywood inside painted with chalkboard paint. If you have a broken mirror, this is a great way to put it to use. I can imagine this looking great in just about any room in the house.

]]> http://www.modernests.com/2009/10/wall-decor-2.html/feed 0 Sneak Peek for This Week http://www.modernests.com/2009/09/sneak-peek-for-this-week.html http://www.modernests.com/2009/09/sneak-peek-for-this-week.html#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:45:00 +0000 Katya Roberts http://clients.rexfreiberger.com/modernests/?p=260 99+cent+store+painting Sneak Peek for This Week
For the rest of the week MODERnestS will be exploring 99 Cent Store DIY’s, outside the box creations and inspiration.

This photograph was taken by Andreas Gursky and showed at the MoMA in 2001. Here is a little background info on Gursky and the exhibition.

]]> http://www.modernests.com/2009/09/sneak-peek-for-this-week.html/feed 0 Great Interiors: Tom Dixon's Playstation 3 Facility http://www.modernests.com/2009/08/great-interiors-tom-dixons-playstation-3-facility.html http://www.modernests.com/2009/08/great-interiors-tom-dixons-playstation-3-facility.html#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:03:00 +0000 Katya Roberts http://clients.rexfreiberger.com/modernests/?p=245 playstation+1 Great Interiors: Tom Dixon's Playstation 3 FacilityTom Dixon’s design of the Playstation 3 facility has a lot to love. Playstation was looking for a place that makes people feel at home when experiencing the new Playstation.

The eclectic picture wall and modernized brocade style table would look great in any home. Chalk board walls are a known weakness of mine and I love the little black stools in that setting.
playstation+2 Great Interiors: Tom Dixon's Playstation 3 Facility
He even has an eclectic mix of chairs around the conference table. Floor cushions and clusters of pendant and drum lights! What a fun space.

]]> http://www.modernests.com/2009/08/great-interiors-tom-dixons-playstation-3-facility.html/feed 1 Hello world! http://www.modernests.com/2009/08/hello-world.html http://www.modernests.com/2009/08/hello-world.html#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:32:18 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=1 Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

]]> http://www.modernests.com/2009/08/hello-world.html/feed 1 Entryways DIYs http://www.modernests.com/2009/07/entryways-diys.html http://www.modernests.com/2009/07/entryways-diys.html#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:34:00 +0000 Katya Roberts http://clients.rexfreiberger.com/modernests/?p=202 Entryways DIYsWhat a great rolling coat rack from Design*Sponge. Here are some ideas for sprucing up a hallway from apartment therapy. How about this spouting shelf for the entryway? I absolutely love it and I love that the little bear in the picture is looking up at the sprouts. Cute!
sprouting+shelf Entryways DIYs

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