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The Jess Coffee Table from Minotti is that wonderful blend of traditional and contemporary that can bridge the design gap in any room. It may be one of the only marble coffee tables you'll find that's perfect for a modern setting.
The irregular pentagon shape adds visual interest and movement, and you can mix and match more than one table for added impact. The slender, tubular steel frame is topped off by a surprisingly substantial top of creamy marble or Corian that gives the table importance. Designer Rodolfo Dordoni's mix of materials and shapes adds just the right touch of the unexpected to what is usually a utilitarian piece of furniture.
Enthrone yourself in style with the Nest Armchair by Autoban. This modern armchair combines elements of the traditional, wicker peacock back chair with a modern vibe and clean lines.
The result is one of De La Espada's most elegant and engaging seating options for 2010. The high, straight back and sides create a birdcage-like cocoon to ensconce you in simple, serene style. The Nest armchair is the perfect statement piece for any contemporary room.
This London House is chock full of colorful design elements against a traditional backdrop. We love the brilliant blending of traditional architecture and modern decor. Parquet floors, ornate crown moldings, and elaborate fireplaces are remnants of a century ago that are highlighted by cool, white walls.
In contrast, the modern decor features bold, bright colors and artistic prints that stand out against the more formal elements. Not many rooms would work successfully with so many competing upholstery prints (florals, stripes and zigzags), but they're lovely against the soothing white walls. A long, lean slice of table with matching benches adds the perfect organic touch to the living room without overwhelming.
The bedroom relies on a complex blend of textures, including a flokati rug, velvet upholstered headboard, and an antique, cut glass mirror propped casually against the wall. The architectural interior features extra deep baseboards and a beautiful, scrolled fireplace that transcends eras.
People Towels are an eco friendly solution to the problem of paper towel waste that's wonderful in its simplicity.
These organic cotton towels are attractive, absorbent hand towels you carry with you to avoid constantly using paper towels at work or anywhere you're apt to wash your hands. With the average person using thousands of paper towels each year, these sustainable towels are one practical way to reduce paper towel waste in overstuffed land fills. You can choose from several attractive, retro designs to fit your style.
These modern dinner plates combine two different dinnerware patterns in each piece, as though multiple sets of dishes were broken, then reassembled perfectly imperfectly. Each plate features a traditional, formal pattern combined with a section that's distinctly contemporary.
The result is a stunning juxtaposition of old and new that turns your table décor into a statement.
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This dreamy, jewel-like powder room design demonstrates just how creative a designer can get when working with a small space. The Small Powder Room is a mere 3' by 9', yet seems airy and expansive due to the restrained décor and use of soft, soothing colors. The powdery blue Venetian plaster walls give the room an expansive feel, with the cantilevered vanity reinforcing an illusory sense of space.
Marsh and Clark designed the powder room around a single, unifying theme. A delicate frond reaches out of a swirl of mosaic tiles and gently climbs the wall in soft earth tones, becoming the focal point of the room. Its shape and texture are repeated in the custom crafted stained glass window and the flourishes framing the mirror.
This same gently curved theme repeating at three levels – floor, mirror, wall – draws attention to the height of the room. Lovely!
These novel works of modern wall art are a series of modular units made from a variety of materials, including Lucite, wood, and metal that you can combine in nearly infinite ways to create contemporary wall art that's truly yours. This is a grown-up version of playing with blocks or an erector set that results in gorgeous, contemporary wall art you won't find anywhere else.
Now you can set your creative side free with stellar results every time!
When we saw the lovely pendant and floor lamps in the Tress Lighting Collection by Foscarini, we thought of delicate, cut paper work.
Each of these organic lamps features bands of material that look as though they're wrapped around a cylinder that's been removed, leaving behind the bands. Looking closer, you'll discover the wonderful, woven texture of each strip that is reminiscent of woven baskets, but the real beauty is in the way light is diffused by these modern lighting fixtures.
The light ripples and glows as it dances between the uneven bands of fiber, creating a wonderful ambiance that is the ultimate in lighting décor.
MPG Arquitetura's MA Modern House is a wonderful blend of elements gracefully brought together to form a house that's pure organic design. The architect's bold use of natural, exotic woods with steel beams and large expanses of glass create an architectural house that fits beautifully into the surrounding landscape. The focus is on long, low lines juxtaposed with vaulted ceilings and open walls of glass to take advantage of the extraordinary mountain views.
The living room features a glass wall that opens out onto one of the three oversized decks, seamlessly combining indoor and outdoor living. The low, wood ceiling, neutral décor and many organic touches (including leather chairs, a rough hewn wood table, and rustic baskets) keep this room intimate and cozy, while the dining room's vaulted ceiling creates an airy, expansive mood.
The multiple decks and a stunning infinity swimming pool take full advantage of the natural beauty surrounding the MA House, and a variety of textures throughout the home echo the warmth of the setting.
Graham & Brown Wallpapers are deservedly famous for style, quality and beauty.
This year's Graham & Brown 2010 Collections: offer two distinct modern wallpaper collections sure to satisfy your craving for designer wallcoverings. Amy Butler offers thirty-six cheerful, exuberant designer wallpapers using six strong color palettes. Bold colors and vibrant, oversized prints are the hallmark of a wonderful collection of eco-friendly wallpapers made with water-based inks so you can feel good about papering every room in your house. Butler pulls inspiration from folk prints, mid-century florals, and exotic locales and reinterprets the looks for today's aesthetic.
For a more restrained approach, Graham & Brown offers a new twist on traditional motifs with Kelly Hopper's six fabulous designer wallcoverings. Inspired by luxurious textures and sumptuous fabrics, these elegant, modern wallpapers blend neutral palettes with black in unexpected ways. Matte and metallic accents add depth and texture for a remarkably tactile experience.
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