Showing posts with label chairs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chairs. Show all posts

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Contemporary Home Decor Treats


Sleek, clean lines and bold, contrasty colors are what's on the plate for today's post. It's difficult to narrow it down, so search 'contemporary' at designtstyleguide.net and see what else catches your eye!

Sometimes, the proper accent makes the difference between blase and beautiful. Before you re-paint crisp, white kitchen cupboards or ditch the old chest of drawers, you may want to consider accenting them with these gorgeous fused dichroic glass handmade drawer pulls from Uneek Glass Fusions.






This 16x20 original landscape painting from Helen Janow Miqueo is titled "Twitter" and I suspect, hanging in a bedroom or in a sitting room, it could be a portal into another dimension, or at the very least, the basis for a series of lovely daydreams.









Simple, comfortable, functional. This sleek ottoman from Sooo Sweet Design embodies the essence of contemporary design, combining simple form and function with eye-popping retro upholstry in black, white and gray.








Fulfilling my chair fetish is this minimalist piece called "con moto" from Joshua David Gregory. I adore this chair, the supple ash, modern angles, simple design and sturdy joinery, are all beckoning to me loudly.














It's true that I'm ga-ga for glass and this contemporary periwinkle soap dish from BPR Designs, perhaps combined with a new set of towels, is one of those mega-accents that just might save you from redoing the entire bathroom!








Seriously, I could go on forever here, but I'm capping it here, with a delicious vinyl wall decal from Janey Mac. Contemporary decor doesn't get any easier or more modern than this: the Modern Dot Tree!

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Have A Seat.

Recline in this ultra modern steel and wood Flux Chair from Eins Design. The cross between hammock and sailboat makes it the perfect place to do a little daydreaming.









On the opposite end of the design spectrum, a rustic 2-seat bench made from aspen wood and adorned with a soft cowhide-covered cushion from Shabby Sante Fe, where ma and pa can relax and watch a monsoon storm from the front porch.

Another bench seat, but this piece from Wink Art & Design is a contemporary bench made from steel and re-purposed maple from mid-century work tables. Have a seat, the bench has a story to tell.






The stunning L Chair from Sitsteel, steel and painted mdf, true minimalist appeal.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

A Little Bit of Old and A Little Bit of New

Anyone who has even been to my house can see that it is full of an eclectic array of hand-me-downs, rescued items, thrift store pieces, new items and even a few antiques. I think, and I've been told by others who are maybe just being nice to me, that my house is a perfect mixture of old and new. And after spending all week refinishing two old pieces of furniture to fit in with a few new pieces I recently purchased, I thought I would see what some of the members of Design Style Guide had to offer in the furniture department. I was not disappointed.

Here are a few of my favorite finds.

I love the lines on this Havana Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Lunar Lounge Design. And it would add a perfect punch of color to the room.



And these wonderful, vintage Hollywood Regency chairs by KLUpholstery would look perfect flanking a cafe table in a corner of your house.




I love all of Mad Tea Party Furniture's items. This Age of Innocence Hand Painted Clock is one of my favorites. It would make such a fun statement in your house.




I love this Girtz Plasma TV Stand by Shaka Studios. The primitive finish adds a softness to the room that provides a nice counterpoint to the harsh lines of your plasma TV.




Everyone needs a small stool to reach the top-shelve items in your cupboards and closets. Why not use one with a little personality like this Pullman-Type stool from Wislancraft.




And accent your room decor with these Art Deco-style candle holders from Arzu Musa.




And don't forget the puppy! These Uniquely Handcrafted Doggie Beds by Jakeybb are perfect for your pampered pet.



To find more fabulous, hand-crafted furniture finds, be sure to search "designstlyeguide" on etsy. Or visit the Design Style Guide website.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Inspired By Nature...

It is a foggy morning here in Portland. As I sit facing the window, I can easily daydream myself into a forest with thick mist clinging to the tree branches. Momentarily I am a bird perched with my beak tucked securely under one wing...delightful. So let's see what the Design Style Guide can do for my fantasy...


The brilliant blues of this "What A Hoot" pillow cover from Sun2Create add a retro touch to my reverie. Measures 12x16" / priced at $14



A refinished chair from Vintage Renewal - a beautiful combo of crisp white linen and a vintage floral pattern with appliqued birds up the back. Perfect for daydreaming and priced at $480.



Speaking of fantasy - a digital collage from Blame The Moon, combines original illustration, photography and digital painting. Print measures 8x10" / priced at $18


How about a Fancy Scrolled Tree With Birds vinyl wall decal from Chuck E Byrd Wall Art - no need to tuck under a wing in the warmth of your own living room! Measures 12x20" / priced at $24.95


This "Tattoo-Bluebird Sphere" vase from One-off Pottery and Modern Ceramics can come to roost easily just about anywhere in your home. Measures 3.4" tall / priced at $50


Ah, here I am, full circle, back outside in the chilly morning mist. At least I have some company in this original acrylic painting titled "Waiting In Moonlight" from Snapdragon Studios. Measures 24x30" / priced at $450
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