In the middle of the week, we all look for a little bit inspiration to carry on. We came across designer Lilse McKenna’ New York apartment and truly amazed by how she re-arranged the overall layout to maximize storage while still keeping a high style. Let’s take a look at her NYC apartment home together.
1. A balanced color palette.
The red vintage velvet sofa is aN original piece. We are glad that Lilse still keeps the way it is. And she balanced the bright red color with a lot of blue and white in this room. By doing so, she is not only able to make the room feel bright and airy, but also able to showcase the fabulous artwork on the wall and patterned fabric on the throw pillows, lamp shades and ottoman cover as well.
With closing down of state and county parks, beach fronts in California , once again, we will have to spend more time in our home. The human nature is that the longer you stay in one place, the more you start to focus on every details. And that may drive you crazy. Our experience is that maybe it is time for you to do something. Rather than just staring at something that is not pleasing to the eye, do something about it–de-cluttering, re-organizing and creating something beautiful. So at the end of the day, you can at least take a break and enjoy your labor fruits. Read on to learn how bring more fun to your family room in style.
1. Take advantage of your view if you are lucky to have one.
Please, please free up your space in front of your windows or your patio door if you happen to have a view of a beautiful garden, a meadow, magical mountains, breath-taking ocean or deep green forest. In the photo above, we love how the blue velvet sofa sits against a wall and oversees the outdoor view. The trick here is those two striped upholstered X-benches. They will not block your outdoor views. Rather, they provide flexible seating options.
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2. Have a corner table setup
One of benefits of having a corner table-set up in your family room is that it is able to use the dead space in the corner and creates a new activity zone (such as game table)for the whole family. You know we all have that feeling when we sit around a table in Starbucks and we intend to be able to focus on our reading or our work although it is pretty noisy in the surroundings. And fun part is that you can add your own decor style and personality.
One of the fun things we love to do at home is to sit around the dining table with candles on and soft music on at the end of the day. We feel we really need this to wind down each day and to get ready for a good-night sleep. we also love to put up a festive themed tabletop on each holiday since we celebrate almost every holiday as much as we can. Besides kitchen, a dining room is the place where people get together with families and friends for formal parties or casual gatherings all the time. So, the design of a dining room is really important for you to enjoy by yourself to the maximum and nourish your loving relationships. And you want this space to be unique and reflect your own personality and of course well designed. Today we are going to talk about 12 ways to devise a one-of-the-kind dining room.
1. Decide function first. Before you start the design process, you need to know how you would like to use this space—a formal dining or a casual gathers only? The way how you want to use the space will set the foundation for the design process.
Alex Papachristidis’s dining room for last spring’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House in New York incited a frenzy on social media—so much so that even the interior designer, a bit of an Instagram sensation himself with more than 52,000 followers, was surprised. Still, he’d expected the room to make an impression. “That’s what you do with a showhouse: You go wild,” he says. “People want to be wowed.”
Although the dining room is getting more casual and relaxed, still, most of home owners still want to make their dining room very formal with a big wow factor. If this the case, the striking artwork, unique wall-treatment, flooring, right light fixtures, one-of-the-kind furnishings and upscale custom furniture might be the options for you to consider. In this New Yorker Designer Alex Papachristidis designed dining room, the light-grey-colored hand-painted wallpaper is one of the key features for this stunning sumptuous dining room. Also the gilded Louis XVI dining chairs really stand out from the muted almost monogram color palette. The crystal chandelier, the gilded clock further emphosis the wow factor and luxury feel. So our suggestions here to crrate a formal dining room: invest in a good-quality dining table setting and choose furnishings to compliment the dining table setting.
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2. Have a focal point.
The trick here is to make the table the center of attention, so that your guests are compelled to take a seat and dinner companions are the main focus. Once the table is situated, arrange all other furnishings and accessories so that they complement this focal point. Also read this article on tables-capes.
We love this refined combined with rustic look. It’s truly a lay-back space with a high style thanks to the comfy slippery chair, the rustic wood table and floral wallpaper.
The pink fresh roses on the table , soothe blue fabric on the dining chairs and plushy pillows on the banquette create such a calming dining setting to invite you to take a seat.
The wasabi-wasabi like chandelier and the long wood table are casual, relaxing with a big style.
Aren’t you thrilled to be invited to sitting around this polish dining setting.
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Party is about to start.
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3. Gold bold with colors and surface treatments.
Unique colors and textures completely transform a space by creating interesting textures and surfaces in the major horizontal planes: the floor, the table, and the ceiling.
This high-gloss bright blue wall finish makes this dining room stand out .
We love the silver-leaf ceiling treatment which looks elegant and bounce light around.
a scenic tapestry on the wall can be a conversation starter.
4. Mix and Match.
Mixing and matching furnishings, lighting, or artwork is a fun part to design your dining room. It often creates unexpected result and makes the style of the space timeless.
In this space, six neutral dining chairs are contrasted by two zebra print armchairs.
We love how the tradition crystal chandelier contrasts with super modern dining table and chairs to make the space so fresh and fashion-forward.
This minimalism chandelier makes the traditional dining room decor look so fresh and interesting.
Again, the mid-century modern chandilioer inject playfuness to this traditional dining room.
The gold modern chandelier brings youthfulness to a traditional dining room.
5. Always looking for custom furnishings.
We assume you want to have a dining room unlike any other. So please always look for custom furnishings. A one-of-a-kind table or unique chairs will help a dining room stand out. The custom, live-edge wood table is the focal point of this space
The custom, live-edge wood table is the focal point of this space.
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We have being enjoyed the nice sunny weather recently in SoCal. With approaching the end of Feb, it is the time to plan refreshing home for Spring. One of the magical way to fresh up home is to simply bring in fresh flowers and plants.
We recently visited Blackman Cruz. When we stepped into the showroom, a large fresh flower arrangement over a hand-made stone vase greeted us and make us so happy.
We love how the beautiful delicate flowers play with a antique console, sculpture and vase by the entrance.
In the showroom, there were a row of floral arrangements in the the newly designed resin vases.
We love how the artist arranged the flowers in such a fresh and relaxing way.
On the second floor, a fresh floral arrangement in a hand-made Mexico ceramic vase atop of an antique console lights up the dark corridor.
The colors on the flowers make you feel so cheerful.
Interestingly, with the presence of the fresh flowers, we started to pay attention to the craftsmanship of these antique case-goods.
It looks like that we really cannot get enough of this beautiful vignette.
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Today, we continue to talk about the trends we saw from Las Vegas Winter Market 2020. There were 2 showrooms we hadn’t been to for a while. And this time, when we were back to take showroom tours, we were pretty amazed how they have change their styles from country, industrial rustic to fresh mid century modern style with a lot of great artworks and fresh flower arrangements.
1.Green leather with wood frame mid-century modern chairs are among the most popular pieces.
2. Art plays a critical role in their vignettes and people love it.
3. Comfy mid-century modern sofa style with great craftsmanship and details is very popular.
4. Fresh flower arrangements elevate any interior spaces.
5. Earthy -tone objects are people’s new favorites since they bring calmness to home.
6. Functional and eye-pleasing pieces do delivery the wow factor.
This ladder is cool and functional.
Chic functional mirror with a bottom shelf .
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We would think that decorating 20,000 square-foot estate should be a daunting work. LA-based decorator Lonni Paul recently just transformed such a big job for real estate developer Ted Foxman’s 20,000 square-foot Bel Air family home in a seemly-effortless way.
We mean, the house is big, just imagine it–overlooking the expansive Pacific Ocean, eight bedrooms, and 12 bathrooms, the property is filled with just about every amenity one could desire in a forever home. The first question popping on our mind is how she started her decorating job with such a colossal home. Paul is such a genius designer and is no stranger to design projects of this magnitude, as a number of her former clients have resided in areas like Saudi Arabia, where properties are typically on the larger scale. And it also comes down what the clients are really looking for -“We wanted a light, airy, positive energy to be everywhere—large spaces that felt cozy and comfortable, and something that was widely appealing to anyone,” Foxman says of his vision for the property. We think Paul did a fabulous job to reach her clients’ goals. When we go through the album of the finished project, we can feel thE causal relaxing California coziness with a high style. We specially like how she approached decoration for the powder room and dining room—“I wanted to have some elements of surprise; spaces that were a little more offbeat than the rest of the home, but still elegant in their own way,” Paul says.
We love this all black powder room featured with bird motif, black lacquered vanity and sparkling contemporary crystal wall scones. It is quiet yet elegant and still polished.
This navy-blue enveloped dining room is warm, inviting. Two of crystal chandeliers over-hanging the dining table dazzling the whole space add a prefect touch of glamour and luxury.
We also love kitchen, master bath , herss closet and outdoor patio. Let’s take a look :
We love how dark blue tiles on the backsplash and dining chair fabric contrast with white crisp kitchen cabinets and vintage range hood—it’s airy, light yet still with a vibe of an eat-in kitchen –cozy and intimate.
A crystal chandelier and sleek built-in wall fireplace bring insophistication and warmth into this all white modern master bath. And we also love the large live plant in the shower.
Who wouldn’t love this all-white elegant walk-in closet with a beautiful modern chandelier, all-glass storage cabinet and open shelves?
The office with a great view and handsome furniture like these grey velvet club chairs. We love the bird statue on the polished side table.
Do people think this is how Californians live year round?
Hi, guys, we continue to feel blue today (not sad at all) with From Red carpet Fashion to Home Series. For Billy Porter’s inspired all white interiors, you can click here. For tabletop tips from 77th Golden Globe, you can click here, For Renée Zellweger’s inspired baby-blue interiors, you can click here
And today, we are going to talk about Classic Blue from 77th Golden Globe.
Yes, Classic Blue, Pantone color of the year 2020, obviously are the highlights on 77th Golden Globe.
Natalie Morales attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California.
Janina Gavankar embraces big sleeves at the Golden Globes
Janina Gavankar embraces big sleeves at the Golden Globes
Shailene Woodley – 2020 Golden Globe Awards
Glenn Close
Salma Hayek on2 020 Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet
Sacha Baron Cohen (Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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We feel pretty excited to see how these stars dressed in Classic Blue on the Academies. It is fresh and cool. As you can tell, Classic Blue can be elegant, sexy, noble, royal, or handsome and fashion-forward. The color really makes stars look fabulous on the red carpet.
And we round up some interiors featured with Classic Blue to pair with the above blue outfits. From lacquered midnight walls to sumptuous cobalt textiles, this timeless hue has exploded back onto the design scene in rich iterations. The royal shade’s ability to be both cool and serene or punchy and loud has made it a reliable go-to for designers.
Cobalt velvet walls and high-gloss trim offers an intimidate space for entertaining in this welcoming Greenwich dining room designed by Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey. The Brunschwig & Fils papered ceiling adds an reflective quality to the space while allowing the light from the antique chandelier and windows to bounce throughout the room. The velvet upholstery is by Schumacher.
We love how classic Blue on the wall panelings plays with plum velvet on the sofa to create such a moody and comfy atmosphere.
Classic Blue provides such an elegant backdrop for color pinches on the chair, stool and pillows.
Blue–on-blue
Blue walls, blue sofa and blue artwork altogether combine to create such an tranquil and elegant backdrop for the accessories to shine.
Classic Blue on the Lacquered walls brings a touch of modernity to this cozy room full of antiques.
Classic blue on the book shelves and sofa with blue floral wallpaper on the ceiling create such a cozy, relaxing and intimate library.
Classic Blue wall panelings add another layer of richness.
Classic Blue’s modern take.
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At the beginning of the year, you are properly planning to renovate your home in 2020. So we gather some information here on how celebrities design their home.Design for Entertaining “I entertain for a living, and I entertain,” Jennifer Aniston told AD in 2010, on a tour of her Beverly Hills mansion. “The house has a rather glamorous, old-fashioned Hollywood quality,” she said at the time. “I can just imagine the Rat Pack stopping by; someone is playing the piano, and people are laughing in the next room.” Her home was meticulously designed with warm woods, shag rugs, and Asian influences like koi ponds and a cascading chandelier—and Aniston said she wanted the house to feel like “a big hug. People can get so distracted by static, I love the silence here.” Warm, Inviting just like an oil painting You can click here to read our blog on one of Aniston’s home. Pocket Door and Pink Glass Obsession “I have a pocket door obsession, and a pink glass obsession,” Tyler told AD in 2019, on a tour of her West Village townhouse, which she’s owned since 2001. After a gut renovation, Tyler installed many pocket sliding doors, to allow for privacy or more open, free-flowing spaces. And on the top master floor, she put in a unique skylight. “I decided I wanted to put in this pink tinted glass, and everyone thought I was crazy, but it gives such an amazing warm light to the space.” In the airy master bathroom, she put in sliding pocket doors with pink textured glass panes, combining her two favorite things. Pocket doors and pink accents in Liv Tyler’s New York townhouse. Photo: Max Burkhalter Perfectly Calm and Peaceful. When Jenner took AD on a tour of her new Hidden Hills, California, home in 2019, it was a tranquil, spalike wash of whites, grays and blues, with plenty of plants and contemporary artwork. “My job is so hectic and chaotic. I’m always running a million miles an hour. I wanted my home to feel like a sanctuary, perfectly calm and peaceful,” she explained. “I love a really open floor plan because it makes me feel really zen and relaxed…and colors [like this] just make me feel so calm.” Tranquility was top of mind for Jenner as she designed her space. Photo: William AbranowiczYou can read the rest of the content by clicking here
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From Billy Porter’s Stunning Golden Globe 2020 Dress to Home
Hi, guys, did you watched 77th Golden Globe held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel last night? Do you agree with me that Billy Porter stole the Red Carpet?
Alex Vanassche designed Porter’s outfit, and the actor accessorized with Jimmy Choo boots and jewelry from Tiffany & Co., according to Marie Claire. Porter sported a tuxedo with a feathered train and custom Jimmy Choo boo
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We were totally blew away by his all-white angle-like new look . It is super cool, fresh, creative, stunning while still keeping the classical vibes. The sparkling boots, the staple in 90s, are becoming popular recently. We love the all-white color palette. So the truth is that white is always classical and timeless no matter what the current trendy color palettes are. However, to make white stand out, layering and accessorizing are playing such vital roles. Here is what we think the best glamorous interiors to pair with his stunning white outfit: Glamorous all-white bedroom featured with plush white carpet, elegant white sheer drapes, silky bedding set and lamp shades. We love how the mixing-and-matching of traditional and mid-century modern styles. The tassel fringes on the white upholstered chairs truly make such a grandeur.
White-on-white with different textures
A super luxurious bedroom
What to make a all-white room warm and cozy—adding some faux fur.
What to make a all-white room warm and cozy—adding some faux fur.
Great all-white grand classical living room.
Fur throw makes this white-dominated room warm and inviting.
The textured white hanging art-piece adds a touch of warmth to this white-dominated stair area. Elegant chanderliers, mix-and-match traditional and modern furniture make this all-white living room fresh and glamourous. Modern furnishing in this classical architecture style living room. The mirror, the sparking crystal chandelier and fresh cream roses make this living room timeless Lucite coffee table , crystal chanderklier, rock crystal object and pink hydrogin make this white-onwhite living room elegant and glamorous.
Gilded gold mirror add touch luxury to this all-white living room.
A touch of gold in this all-white living room
A calming all-white living room with sophisticated architecture details.
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Warm, Inviting just like an oil painting 
Alex Vanassche designed Porter’s outfit, and the actor accessorized with Jimmy Choo boots and jewelry from Tiffany & Co., according to Marie Claire. 
Porter sported a tuxedo with a feathered train and custom Jimmy Choo boo
We love how the mixing-and-matching of traditional and mid-century modern styles. The tassel fringes on the white upholstered chairs truly make such a grandeur.
A super luxurious bedroom
What to make a all-white room warm and cozy—adding some faux fur.
What to make a all-white room warm and cozy—adding some faux fur.
Great all-white grand classical living room.
Fur throw makes this white-dominated room warm and inviting.
The textured white hanging art-piece adds a touch of warmth to this white-dominated stair area. 
Elegant chanderliers, mix-and-match traditional and modern furniture make this all-white living room fresh and glamourous. 
Modern furnishing in this classical architecture style living room. 
The mirror, the sparking crystal chandelier and fresh cream roses make this living room timeless Lucite coffee table , crystal chanderklier, rock crystal object and pink hydrogin make this white-onwhite living room elegant and glamorous.
Gilded gold mirror add touch luxury to this all-white living room.
A touch of gold in this all-white living room
A calming all-white living room with sophisticated architecture details. 
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