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Look for Less: Koi Wallpaper

August 20, 2011 in Asian (Chinoiserie), Bathroom, Bright, Brown, Look for Less, Natural, Orange, Powder Room, Wallpaper / Tiles / Murals

DAVID SCOTT / MARILI FORASTIERI

I’ve had a lot of questions about this koi wallpaper in the lovely powder room featured in this post. The wallpaper is obviously hand painted, which you can tell when there is no pattern repeat. I believe it’s from de Gournay (please correct me if I’m wrong), which means most of us can’t afford it.

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 Luckily I came across a more affordable version on Wallpaper Direct. What do you think? Is this a good alternative, or does the pattern repeat ruin the charm?

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Brilliant Brown and Gold Bedroom

August 16, 2011 in Bedroom, Brown, Glamorous, Gold, Hottest Designers

This amazing bedroom belongs to the lovely Dayka at Life + Style. Dayka is (obviously) a designer  and also co-founder of Room Service Atlanta along with Erika Ward, a non-profit organization assisting families in making the transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Super talented AND gives back!

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I’ve been following Dayka’s blog for years, simply because I adore her sense of style. Isn’t her bedroom amazing? I love the warm atmosphere of the rich brown walls, contrasted by crisp white and accented with gold.

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Of course, the bedding doesn’t hurt either. Successfully combining ikat, polka dots and heavy stripe is a feat in itself, and Dayka makes it seem effortless.

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A closer look at the amazing polka dot bedding. I want!!

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Best of all, Dayka is an avid thrifter and DIYer, so all furniture pieces you see in these images are the result of her magic hands. This bedroom will be published in its entirety in a national media outlet (secret for now), and I can’t wait to see it!! Go check out her blog for more inspiration!

Photography by Christina Wedge.

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Clean Layered Living Room

May 26, 2011 in Brown, Dramatic, Glamorous, Hottest Designers, Living room, Modern

Oh how I love a beautiful dark wall contrasted with white. The extra spark added by silver, gold and mirrored accents really makes this living room a dream come true. It’s the home of Janet, who is part of the Heather Garrett Design team.

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image via Decorpad

This room is so simple but layered at the same time. Clean shapes and colors are softened by interesting patterns, beautiful texture and shiny surfaces.

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The entryway is a perfect example of how classic elements can be mixed with natural ones. LOVE the coral lamps! What do you think?

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Brown White and Red Dining

May 18, 2011 in Bright, Brown, Dining room, Dramatic, Glamorous, Hottest Designers, Modern, Red

I’m so delighted to have just discovered the wonderful magazine At Home in Arkansas. This dining room was (as per usual) love as first sight, and is designed by Arkansas native Tobi Fairley.

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The dining room is executed in a simple and stunning color palette of brown, white and red.

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Red dining chairs with white piping, it would never have occured to me. I love the detail on the backs, do you?

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The opposite room has an inverse color scheme of red walls and brown accents. Here is yet another idea for all you shadow box lovers; mirrored!

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A closeup of the lovely details.

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Paint color Benjamin Moore Gabriel’s Gift?

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