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More on Decorating Ideas-Mirrors

No Commented March 31 2010
Categorized Under: Home Accessories, Home Decor, Home Decorating Ideas, Interior Design, Interior Home Decor, Room Decoration, home design

Decorating with mirrors can bring your interior design to a new level. Some interior décor experts believe incorporating mirrors that are made from different materials or with different shapes can create a quite unique home design. The reflection in such mirrors sets an unique room decoration. The reflection in such mirrors is unique and quite impressive such as a masterpiece in art. You will find this method of interior design in hotels, restaurants, and boutiques.

Window Dressing — In a Manhattan apartment, designer Diana Viñoly gives a wall a glamorous and graphic touch with mirror-backed French-window surrounds from Amy Perlin Antiques. The Bull’s Eye rug by Carini Lang plays up the circular theme of the mirrored panels, and the sofa is by Classic Sofa. Get the look: Two Mirrored Wall Panels, $795; horchow.com.

Grand Scale — The dining area in this New York loft features a mirror frame that was salvaged from a château, chandeliers from Holly Hunt, and 18th-century chairs from Lucca & Co. The grand presence of this mirror, which has the effect of a large-scale work of art, helps to unite the other elements of the space, creating an inviting area for meals. Get the look: Rococo mirror, $1,995; restorationhardware.com.

For more on great ideas on home decor with mirrors, come visit us at Elle Decor.

Interior Decorating with Mirrors

Spring Tableware

Ready for Spring, and Summer? Then our new ideas on table design are perfect to brighten your dining table. Fresh nature inspired and beautiful design for

  • tableware,
  • dinnerware,
  • serve ware,
  • home decorating accessories galore.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Check out our favorite finds that just might help fight off those winter blues. Seasonal modifications to your dining room can be made with our attractive tableware collections and matching decorative accessories. We have what’s new in tableware design for Spring. Come and find all you will need in dining décor, dishes, glassware and cutler from the recent New York tabletop market.

Adornment
The jewelry-inspired collection from Noritake features this delicate tea set adorned with strands of pearls? Elegant yet modern, with just a hint of glam. Noritakechina.com Rachel Lexier

Come see our fine selection on Table Ware.
Table Ware

Bedroom Decorating Tips & Ideas

Take a peek at the inside of Hollywood’s most intriguing bedroom design from 21st century films. Cozy furnishings and comforting color scheme are the most important elements for an alluring bedroom decor. There’s absolutely no room in your home like the bedroom. The place dedicated to relaxing, romancing, sleeping and dreaming. It’s the place to getaway from everyday worries—so why not make a few changes.

We’ve compiled a few ideas for your interior décor with stylish inspiration and savvy advice–whether you’re looking for a comforter or you need silky new sheets to freshen up the room. Take a look through our home decorating ideas, shopping guides, designer insights, and chi décor picks, and get ready to reclaim your bedroom’s sanctuary status. Pick from our selection of choices to liven things up:

•Bed pillows can make or break a good night’s sleep so it pays to invest in ones that are well constructed.

•A mattress pad protects preserves and costs significantly less then replacing a mattress that hasn’t been properly maintained.

•Feather beds rest atop the mattress and are akin to sleeping on a bed-sized pillow.

•Sheets are the heart of the bed so buy the best quality you can afford.

•Blankets provide basic warmth above the sheet and because they’re available in a range of weights and materials, it makes sense to have a variety on-hand.

•Coverlets and quilts form the decorative middle layer and often double as a top-of-bed covering instead of a comforter or duvet cover.

•Duvets and comforters make up the top layer of warmth and are often kept folded at the foot of the bed to be accessed as needed.

The bedroom—it’s the most personal space in your home—design it accordingly.

Bedroom Design

Bedroom Design

Bold Style for Interior Décor

2 Commented January 11 2010
Categorized Under: Bold Interior Design, Creative Retail, Interior Design, New Year's Decor, New Year's Design, home design

Having visited the world’s premier design fairs, we discovered the hottest styles to watch for. We want to share ideas for Bold Interior Design coming in the New Year. Designers are conscience of the fact that consumers are still recovering from economic and environmental challenges from 2009. Upcoming trends that designers have in store include a boost of happiness and a shot of color.

  • Quality and craftsmanship will be at the top of the list in Bold Interior Décor. Bonnie McKay, the director of creative retail at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, feels that most are “looking for things that are well made” and that “timeless pieces are the best investment.”
  • Famous designer entrepreneur and retailer, Murray Moss forecasts a new focus on product development that is centering on decorative, tactile and narrative handmade crafts. This is a contrary approach from consumers looking for cold and impersonal industrial materials when searching for Bold Interior Design.
Bold Interior Design

Bold Interior Design

Gaetano Pesce, Italian designer says allow your personality to take part in your home decor. Storytelling is considered an important element in home design.

Look at more handcrafted inspirations from designers with Bold Interior Design Ideas.