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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

Bedding Design

No Commented March 17 2010
Categorized Under: Home Decor, Interior Decor, Interior Design, Room Decoration, bedroom decor, bedroom decorating tips

After spending your nights in the same old bedding design of last season, compare with our linens, blankets and throws that will change your bedroom into the ultimate retreat. Although we can’t help you with how you sleep, we can help you sleep well by giving you a wide selection on modern bedding options. Our variety is both contemporary and chic. Choose from our modern bedding and sleep well.

  • Rhinebeck silk throw, in navy blue/sand, by Bryce & Co. For information on bedroom decor:  bryceandco.com.
  • Yearling cotton Euro sham, $165/ea, by Calvin Klein Home. For information on bedroom decorating tips: 212-292-9000, calvinklein.com
  • Salon Coco Coverlet quilted cotton-and-silk Euro shams, in eggshell, $90/ea, by Hotel Collection. For information on interior decor: 800-289-6229, macys.com
  • Briston pima-cotton-and-alpaca throw, in truffle, $150, by Sferra. For information on interior design: 877-336-2003, sferra.com
  • Box Pleat linen-and-cotton pillow, 12”, 16”, $125, by Calvin Klein Home
  • DK Modern Classics Raw Diamond silk pillow, 9” sq., $160, and Tufted Silk pillow, in black ice, 18” sq., $160, both by Donna Karan Home. For information on room decoration: 888-737-5743, donnakaranhome.com, available at Bloomingdale’s. For information: Bloomingdales.com
  • Yearling cotton duvet over, $350/qn, by Calvin Klein Home.

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Bedroom Design

Bedding Design

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

Great Décor Ideas for Dining Rooms

2 Commented January 22 2010
Categorized Under: Dining Room Design, Interior Design, Room Decoration, minimalist design

These great suggestions will make any dining room design idea serve up a banquet of style. Natural wonders are the leitmotif of designer Kevin Carrigan and architect Tim Furzer’s Long Island cottage, which features a richly grained table by earthy Hans J. Wegner chairs, the framed butterflies are in a vintage Belgian display case.

Dining Room Decor

Dining Room Decor

Plush Velvet chairs beckon in decorator Nate Berkus’s Chicago home; Berkus interior design is made up of  the concrete, bronze, and wood table, and the 1950’s chandelier in Italian. In designer Muriel Brandolini’s New York City townhouse, an industrial steel table by Martin Szekely offers a sleek counterpoint to an 18th century French bench and shapely antique chairs,  the walls are sheathed in hand embroidered silk.

In an apartment in a 15th century Florence palace, old-world grandeur gets a dramatic modern twist with anoversize pendant lamp designer by Michele Bonan slipper chairs, and ikat curtains.

Look at more inspiring ideas for great dining room decor.

Hottest Home Decor for Jan/Feb 2010

3 Commented December 28 2009
Categorized Under: Home Accessories, Home Decor, Room Decoration

Go into 2010 in style with the hottest products that we have found. Next year’s home decorating products clearly define trendy. Look at our top home décor trends for the New Year.

See these elegant and sculptural custom lighting fixtures by PaganiStudio, known for its first line of lamps, sconces, and chandeliers. You will absolutely love this handcrafted 19-piece Pagani Collection handcrafted by Italian artisans including, from left, the French-plaster Linea and the bronze Mode and Anneau table lamps.

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Laundry hampers used for prayer mats and rugs are amongst our many picks. Woven by Senegalese women from elephant grass and colorful strips, they range from $54 to $144 in a variety of sizes.

Handblown Sip and Water glasses were inspired by cocoon and wasp nests. They are available in jay, blue, lime, orange, and yellow. These handcrafts measure 3’ h. and 6’ h and cost $75 at John Derian Co.

You can find the hottest picks for 2010 home decor. Check-out “What’s Hot!” Products, January/February 2010.

Great Ideas for Fall Decor

5 Commented November 20 2009
Categorized Under: Home Accessories, Home Decor, Room Decoration

Perect Home Accessories  for indoor and outdoor Fall Decor.

This wreath will be perfect for your wall decoration.

Best fragrances come from nature.

Try freshening your home with this homemade potpourri

that looks fantastic and smells even better.

Look here for 7 Easy DIY Autumn Home Accents.

SoHo Chic

4 Commented November 11 2009
Categorized Under: Home Decor, Room Decoration

Sophistication for your Home Decor

Sophisticated new owners hired designer Laura Kirar for her

Home Decor Ideas and turn their trendy loft in downtown

Manhattan into a user-friendly pied-a-terre with deco-inspired modern furnishings.

Resin panels from 3form enclose the kitchen, creating what Kirar calls a “light cube.”

Modern Update

4 Commented November 4 2009
Categorized Under: Home Decor, Residence Decoration, Room Decoration

Wyoming Retreat Gets Modern Update

When you first step in, you’re surrounded by

pure beauty.This entrance features a partition of

Western red cedar, avintage bench by Paul McCobb,

and a cowhide rug by Rug Company.

The Living Room adjacent to the foyer enlighten guests

with this pendant light — Illuminating

custom-made chairs by Madeline Stuart, and vintage

bronze table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.

This gorgeous Wyoming home is renovated by architect David Lake of Lake/Flato

and interior design is by Madeline Stuart.

Updating Techniques by the Pro’s

one Commented November 4 2009
Categorized Under: Home Decor, Home Makeover, Organize, Room Decoration


Pro, Jim Sullivan uses a custom dining table featuring a slotted top

when Decorating his Home. The Tony Mose painting

slides to reveal a wet bar and a powder room. Curtains are

Brass Flat Mesh, a metal fabric from Whiting & Dave.

The DoItYourself.com”>Leading Home Improvement

and Remodeling Website Featuring the Internet’s Largest

Hardware Superstore

Chairs for the Flamboyant

3 Commented October 6 2009
Categorized Under: Home Accessories, Home Decor, Organize, Room Decoration

This perfect pair of chairs could be placed  anywhere from cool and

contemporary to the more traditional space seen here.

The contrast in colors and design is what makes these contemporary chairs so interesting.

This authentic design incorporates creativity,

ingenuity and playfulness.

Topped off with chic design.

Replicating the British 18-th century gentleman’s chain,

this bold and elegant chair from Tom Dixon by

George Smith is undeniably classy.

All that’s missing is a smoking jacket.