Showing posts with label interior design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label interior design. Show all posts

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Friday, February 4, 2011

Beautiful Living Rooms

While I was thinking about where everyone would sit in my living room for the Super Bowl, I was inspired to see where others gather, hang out, and enjoy each other's company. These living rooms are certainly inspiring with wonderful decorating ideas.
Put it in Neutral
via apartment therapy, house of turquoise via gorgeous shiny things,
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Thursday, February 3, 2011

Decorating Ideas - Vintage Papers and Branches

Be Romantic this Valentines day ... with Vintage papers ... love notes and poems
~ a fresh idea for your tabletop.
French Larkspur eclectic dining room

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Friday, January 28, 2011

Beautiful Home Living: Using Lemons for Decoration

When using arrangements to add a pop of color to your room, think fruit in addition to flowers. A vase of bright yellow lemons or limes will add zest and energy to your space! See Color Inspiration: Citrus for more ideas if you missed it!
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Thursday, January 27, 2011

13 Months


Have you
 had good, fair, to a not so good experience with a builder or contractor?
Or even a furniture manufacturer?



I was doing a clients home here in Florida 
across the street from the ocean in Delray Beach.
It was taking forever to finish this home.
We had to get the herring bone walnut floors done right,
the insets in the marble done.
And done right.



Expecting work 'done right' in South Florida is somewhat of an oxymoron.
Sorry Florida.
Only if you are using 'HIGH END' manufacturers, contractors, workrooms, and builders
can you expect good to perfect work.
And I need  'perfect' work'
Just remember there is no such thing as 'a deal,' 
or an unbelievably great price on something that requires any sort of skill.



Back to the builder....
beside the fact that he was a smug spoiled brat who was in his family's business...
the building of this house went on for 2 years.
It may have been 10,000 sq. ft.
but C'mon!!!!


{he had the same size crew working on the Delray house}
He kept telling me fibs daily about this and that. 
He said; " It takes a long time to do a home like this and of this size."
So...
I said;
 " Okay...You are a builder, and your family has been in the business
 here in Florida over 25 years. Right?"
 "That's right!!!" 
said the smug little 40 something brat.



I said;
 "I am sure that you know it only took 13 months to build the Empire State building. Right?"

You might ask me; "SO, what did he say then?"

He said nothing. Like most men when they are in the wrong.

DID YOU KNOW 
that the Empire State build was built in about 13 months?

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Home Tips Series: Cleaning The Porcelain

Filed Under: Interior Design Home Tips Series: Cleaning The Porcelain

If your home floors are made from porcelain then the following tips will help you indeed. To get the best maximum result you can always use a citric acid. This is an organic substance and it’s safe to use. It’s better at home not to use those dangerous substances which can make bacteria and germs more resistant.

Staying organic is the best way. What you need to do is mix it with hot water and wipe it to that stained or dirty porcelain and leave it for 10 -15 minutes so that the stain can be removed. Brush it for a while and cleanse and now how does your porcelain look? Now have fun trying and beware don’t get into your eyes. Stay clean and stay organic.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Color Inspiration: Citrus

I was thrilled to open my new Better Homes and Gardens mag and find the burst of color in the Fresh Squeeze article. They even list the palette as "Bold and Beautiful" {hmmm, where have I heard that before?}
Color Inspiration - Citrus

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"Energy Boost: Tropical colors uplift and energize." {BHG Feb 2011 issue}
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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Mix Interior Design Brown at Saide Residence from BNOdesign

Mix Interior Design Brown at Saide Residence from BNOdesign

It is quite rare to see a successful collaboration of two great designers each from a different firm that has been tested through time, and keeps going with great outcomes. This recipe is a success that has been working since the 80’s for Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz and Brian E. Boyle (BNOdesign). Their latest creation is a 6.700 sqf private residence at Sagaponac, Long Island, (NY), which has been designed to accommodate many guests in great welcoming spaces but also incorporate private spaces for the owners.

The interior architecture is modern and pure following clean cut lines and ample of natural day light present. The mix of a traditional essence is brought forward by certain pieces of furniture which are merged with rustic and modern elements all in one. This interior can not be categorized under modern, contemporary, traditional or transitional. It is quite particular and incorporates many elements of different styles which coexist in one interior. This residence is an example indicating that when you have a clean cut structure the owner can introduce his personal style whatever that may be in a controlled order that makes it work.

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Stunning and Distinctive Office Design Fleet Place London

Stunning and Distinctive Office Design Fleet Place London

Mansfield Monk created a modern office design and fit-out for the consolidation of this marketing communications company with a HR creative agency, to larger premises at Fleet Place, London.

A new stainless steel staircase was inserted to link both floors and the two businesses. The interior design utilised corporate colours throughout to define separate business areas, give a sense of identity and add drama. The company now has a fresh, modern office environment that unites the two businesses under one brand yet reflects their individuality, creativity and passion. For further information, visit Mansfield Monk website “>here.

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