Archive for the ‘Mirror / Wall Acessory’ Category
Z Gallerie always has the most amazing turquoise accents and decor, and I’m currently loving the Labyrinth dinnerware. And how cute is that elephant? The color combination in this table setting just makes me happy :-)
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A symmetric vignette. The simple ones often makes the biggest impact, as long as you keep it overscaled ;-)
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Speaking of pretty, I can’t get these cuties out of my mind. Kind of reminds me of the pretty chinoiserie wallpaper pictured on the cover or the Domino book of decorating? Anyways, thank you for stopping by, hope you are having a great day!
xox Linda
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Came across this lovely bedroom on Better Homes and Gardens, nice isn’t it? I just think it looks so light and casual, but with a perfect touch of glamour. The sisal area rug, bamboo mat blinds and shell chandelier are contrasted by metallic garden stools, a gorgeous sun mirror and a glass table lamp. And it’s all pulled together with the use of color.
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Metallic garden stool, Empire mirror, Orange Ikat pillow, Zula pillow, Glass lamp, Shell chandelier, Lavender throw.
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photography by Brandon Barré
If there is one thing to love about classic buildings, it’s definitely the wainscot. And just to cover all bases, wainscot is wooden panels, most often seen covering the lower part of a wall. It was originally popular for its insulationg property, but is mostly used as decoration these days.
A more simple and less costly variant of wainscot is the shadow box molding. It’s basically just thin molding, and the possibilities are endless. Let’s take a look at some great examples:
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Image via brides
The owners of this entryway added tall baseboards and shadow boxes on the lower half of the walls and even on the door, to make the space more interesting. It definitely worked!
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image via Style at Home
Although these shadow boxes looks to be recessed, this style can easily be recreated with thin strips of molding. (to see paint color suggestion for this room click here )
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image via Brides, design by Mary mcDonald
Another example of shadow box molding. Such a great way to bring contrast to a dark paint color. (To see more of this bedroom and paint color suggestion, click here)
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image via Apartment Therapy
But that’s not to say that shadowbox molding doesn’t work equally well on lighter walls as well. You can see a very different take on this in the teen bedroom of the same home as the one above ;)
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Burnham Design
A beautiful beige living room decorated with shadow box molding. I think this is a great example of the depth this molding can create.
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design by Kendall Wilkinson
The moldings may be in a color contrasting to the paint color, or painted the same color as the walls to add texture instead of a prominent visual element. (You can see more of this bedroom here).
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image via Horchow
Mix it up for a more modern take. Here the boxes are designed in a geometric pattern, using bamboo moldings.
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image via Sherwin Williams
Here’s a fun example where the interior of the shadow boxes are painted a color that complements the general paint color. Such a fun and pretty dining room!
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image via Sherwin Williams
Another variation is to paint the moldings a color other than white (not pictured ;).
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Or you can of course use beautiful wallpaper!
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Image via Apartment Therapy
And here’s a fun option for renters: metallic tape shadow boxes!
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image via Architectural Digest
This is the New York apartment of British born Guinness heiress Daphne Guiness. Designed by Daniel Romualdez, this apartment is a sweet union of nature and glamour. Just the way we (or at least I) like it.
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image via Architectural Digest
With dark high gloss hardwood floors and a ceiling covered in shimmery wallpaper, the walls are painted a rosy shade of beige. Red accents adds a pinch of spice to this soft palette. Notice Daphne’s collection of crystals displayed throughout the room.
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image via Architectural Digest
The opposite end of the same room features a mirrored wall and a cherry red velvet sofa. How lovely! I wouldn’t mind the David LaChapelle photograph either.
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image via Architectural Digest
This floor-to-wall painting by British artist Damien Hirst took my breath away when I first saw it. Isn’t it lovely?
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Hirst is the Artist who suspended a Tiger Shark in Formaldehyde (how do you feel about that?), I’m sure you have all seen it. His butterfly paintings are available here.
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You can see the rest of Daphne’s beautiful apartment on Architectural Digest, included her “hall of mirrors” =)
I’ve been a huge fan of Amanda and Jolene of Domicile Interior Design for years now. In 2009 I featured a bedroom they designed (click here to see it), and it’s still one of my all-time favorites.
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It made me wonder what it is it about their design style that is so unique?
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First of all, they create these unusual color palettes. Beige, coral and yellow, not a color combo you see often, but the result is surprisingly wonderful. There’s this understated cheerfulness to it.
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Second, their extensive use of brass and golden finishes. Isn’t that side table amazing?
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I’m sure many of you recognize this dreamy home office from Rue Magazine. Beige yellow and turquoise this time.
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Third, their impeccably arranged vignettes. Wish my desk looked like that =)
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I featured this image in an earlier post about chic trays (click here to read it), photo via Rue Magazine. You can still enter my giveaway here to win a personalized acrylic tray ;)
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The girls obviously master the art of mixing vintage with high end.
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You can find beautiful hand made wall art here.
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Pure eye candy.
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Happy Weekend my Friends!!
George II chandelier
What better way to start the new year than by enjoying some serious eye candy? Horchow certainly has a lot of that to offer:
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Retro Glamour chandelier, White Coral chandelier
There are so many insanely beautiful chandeliers out there, how could you possibly choose just one? Guess the choice becomes easier when you have an actual room to place it in..
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Tuxedo chandelier, Openwork chandelier
I generally think black lamp shades are a bad idea, but this chandelier I like. How about an open style chandelier? Better source of light I guess.
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White baroque chandelier, Andretti chandelier
Classic white versus red hot?
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Baroque mirror
Love white on brown! Always looks clean and sophisticated.
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Oversized beveled mirror, venetian mirror
I’m a huge sucker for moody pictures, I’m sure a great photo could sell me anything haha!
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Venetian Scroll mirror, white fretwork mirror
Beautiful mirrors in intricate frames. Real showstoppers.
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Catherine sconce
How about a classic scone? Such beautiful details on this one.
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Regatta wall sconce, Pagoda sconce
I don’t know what is more perfect; the sconces or that door?
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Bird on a Branch candle holders, oversized wall lamps
Love and Love. Enough said.
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Speckles cowhide rug
Love these gold and silver speckled cowhide rugs, but since I don’t eat cows, I won’t be getting one of these ;)
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Ikat rug, Pearl Blocks hide rug
Ikat is taking over the world. And so is cowhide rugs.
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City Splash hide rug, Arabesque rug
I must admit this cowhide rug is just gorgeous, what do you think? If you prefer something more bold, the “Arabesque” rug might be something for you =)
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Scroll side table
Organic lines and swirls have bin huge for a while now. How do do feel about this trend?
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Crocodile embossed table
Just had to include this fun crocodile embossed table. Can be used as side table or paired up as a coffee table.
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Flowers side table, Atlas side table
Beautiful lines and shapes.
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Purple faux flowers
Pretty faux flowers. Great idea to put water in the vase, makes them look more real.
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Glass obelisk, horse statue
Pretty trinkets.
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Metal bamboo sconces, jewelry boxes
Hope you saw something you liked =)
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