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.
If you are just like us and read too much news on development of COVID-19, it is time to take a break and enjoy something that is pleasing to the eye. We came across some amazing fashion pictures over the week and chose some of them to share on our blog today. The reason we chose the following photos because they make us feel so fresh in the way how they combine unexpected colors together and how they put the different styles of pieces together. It’s truly an art.
The brown boots are a surprise but we love how they play with red , blue and black.
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Pink nicely contrasts with navy blue and is feminine and romantic while the brown flower tie and teal shoes are such fresh and surprising touches.
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Burgundy, purple and brown —fashion-forward and grounded.
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This is a perfect color palette for spring. We love how a right dose of bright yellow highlights the overall blue and brown on boots, belt and purse ground and unify everything together.
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Peach and gold evoke youthful and soft energy.
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Pink makes this overall outfit light and playful.
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The bright red and checked pattern is forever fashion-forward yet classical.
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Red and lilac play soft and strong simultanelously
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Orange brown, bright yellow and cream—-fresh, strong yet still grounded.
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Red and pink with a touch of black, light blue and brown create such a sophisticated layered look.
We are practicing social distancing over the weekends: no gallery visits, no going to bars & restaurants as we usually do at this special moment of coronavirus outbreak not only for us but for other people who are senior and have weaker immune system as well. This morning Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that much more needs to be done to slow the spread of the novel corona virus and help the economy cope, urging Americans to significantly curb their social activity and practice social distancing. Even though you are young and healthy, you may carry the virus without any symptom and pass them to other people who are senior and weaker.
So we spend more time hiking and it is fascinating.
It is excited to see the blossoms and colors since Spring is here. As they said, “In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.”
Also they said, “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.”
Diana von Furstenburg is a powerful woman not only in fashion industry but also an active philanthropist. She sits on the board of Vital Voices, an organization that empowers emerging women leaders and social entrepreneurs, and also serves as a Director of The Diller – von Furstenberg Family Foundation, through which the designer has donated to several important causes. Yesterday, in honor of International Women’s Day, she teamed up with Amazon to launch In Charge store featuring inspirational women-owned small businesses. You can click here to check out the details.
She described her design style for her fashion in 1985 “[There are] three essential F’s in designing for women…flattering, feminine, and, above all, functional.” And she loves life. So, we couldn’t help but wander what her homes look like. Luckily, Artuitect Digest visited her Manhattan home in 2017. So let’s take a look at designer’s Manhattan home together.
The living room showcases her intuitive take for mixing colors and patterns, elements that have defined her fashion style and brand. We love how she played a low-profile box mustard sofa with her own over-sized black-and-white portrait, chic black-and-white animal print pillows and various shapes of mid-century modern wood furniture at the white wall backdrop. The portrait is by Zhang Huan; Von Furstenberg created the leopard-spot carpeting for the Rug Company. The armchair is by Michael Graves. Photo Credits: Architectural Digest
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A high style and playful home filled with well-collected art—above a vintage Salvador Dalí sofa is a Duong self-portrait; the sconces are by André Dubreuil, and the tables are by Alexandra von Furstenberg, Diane von Furstenberg’s daughter. we love this pink-on-pink color scheme. It is both flattering and feminine. A large-scaled leopard print rug anchors the space.
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Functional is key— Surrounded by Franz West chairs, the Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann table in Von Furstenberg’s office/living area often does double duty as a desk and dining table. A Joan Miró etching, a Francesco Clemente painting, and family photographs are displayed on the windowsill. Diane’s office (which also moonlights as a conference room) Photo Credits: Architectural Dig
A beautiful table set for a luncheon in honor of Anh Duong featuring Diane von Furstenberg Home plates, tumblers, and flatware
An Andy Warhol portrait of the designer is displayed near vintage chairs and a treelike table. We love this chic table setting–good for a conversation, a casual coffee break or for a reading.
So would you agree with us that her Manhattan home is bold, vibrant, a lot of mixed using of patterns and colors in an artful way just like her fashion statement?
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Planning your home remodeling this year? If so, you may want to know what’s on trend in 2020. Today, we are going to talk about 5 top trends for home in 2020.
1. The modern farmhouse with a dreamy, natural-wood tones.
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2. Black and white color palettes
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3. Subway tile flushed with texture.
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4. Moody Blues
Shades of blue is the 2020 mood – keeping it cool and calm while adding a pop of mystery and resembling oceanic ambiences is the way to go this year.
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5. Countertops showcasing striking movement paired with accents of every shape and size collide for the trend of the year!
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6. Bold Oasis
Creating that outdoor, private space is now valued more than ever! With a touch of must-be-seen sensibility and texture rich treatments, decorative tile and porcelain are some of the most sought-after products this year!
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7. Sun-Washed Chic
Warm tone wood looks with sandy hues and sun-kissed wood grains are the perfect ingredients to create the beachy California vibe that is trending this year! Natural stone and mosaic collections add to this vision because of the endless options and colors to choose from!
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We are chilling out at Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood. And we really love the interiors here. High-design & style seamlessly blend together for an inviting , modern, chic and glamorous atmosphere . Check out our experience.
Today, we continue to take a look at J. Lo’s Hidden Hills’ mansion interiors. If you haven’t got a chance to read part I, you can click here for details.
Breakfast Nook-–we are truly in love with the color palette in kitchen breakfast area–soft blue on the cabinetry, a romantic touch of fresh pink roses on the trimmed ebony pedestal dining table, all-white elegant dinnerwares and tea wares, antique gold empire chandeliers. We love the intricate pattern on the china cabinets. When you use a lot of soft and muted color in your space, patterns will bring the layer of interest and they make the space look very sophiticated.
Monochromatic Palette Workman uses subtle pattern and texture to make a monochromatic scheme come to alive.
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Family Room-–we love how the the soft blue continues in the family room. Soft blue, light brown, taupe , white wall panels create such a calming and relaxing atmosphere. Who wouldn’t want to chill out here after a long working day?
Family Room Right-arm and left-arm chaises provide an alternative to club chairs. Chaises in Castel silk. Sofa in Schumacher linen. Chairs and ottoman in Schumacher moiré. Sofa pillows in Kravet fabrics. Chaise pillows in mink. Side tables, Global Views. Lamps, Arteriors Home. Watercolors, Karla Davison. Curtains in Nancy Corzine fabric.
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Guest Bedroom–again, this is such a calming and elegant room. The white crisp bedding breaks up large-area of peach color and bring in a touch of freshness.
Pastel Peach Guest Bedroom Vintage side table from The Red House Interiors, designer Michelle Workman’s shop. Headboard and lamp, Williams-Sonoma Home. Linens, Peter Reed. The custom bench is in Christian Fischbacher fabric and the art on the walls are by Jean Cocteau and Ana Carballosa. Ceiling fixtur, DK Living. Curtains in Nancy Corzinefabric. The rug is from Melrose Carpet.
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Guest Bedroom Pops of modernism keep a sweet palette from becoming saccharine.
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Dining Room—it’s modern yet very elegant with blush wallpapers, crystal chandeliers and long modern dining tables.
Dining Room Side chairs, Baker in Kravet fabric. Swarovski crystal chandelier, Schonbek. Art, Julianne Boudreaux. Wallpaper is from Cole & Son.
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We have a tradition for every New Year’s Day. Yes, we will go to beach to enjoy some sunshine , to be close to the ocean to feel its abundance and greatness. Ocean has a magic power that always calm us and show us there are actually tremendous opportunities and hopes out there in the world. And the most important thing ocean teaches us is to be kind, generous and tolenrant from those who are different from you.
Toast to 2020!It’s a beautiful day!The view on the patio is stunning.I really enjoy this warm beach day.Yes, we are in famous Japanese Nobu restaurant in Malibu.
Malibu is a city west of Los Angeles, California. It’s known for its celebrity homes and beaches, including wide and sandy Zuma Beach. To the east is Malibu Lagoon State Beach, known as Surfrider Beach for its waves. Nearby is the Spanish Revival–style Adamson House decorated with historical California hand-made tiles. Malibu is such a lovely beach town in SoCal with pretty relaxing vibes. Our trip this time is to visit Nobu, relax at its breath-taking beach-view porch, take a walk on the pier and just stroll around the town.
Breath-taking beach-view at the porch of Nobu restaurantSaranac Sofa, Natural Sunbrella $2,995.00S/2 Kendal Bolster Pillows, White/Mist Stripe Now $109.88 Was $225.00S/2 Kit Outdoor Bolster Pillows, White/Blue Now $79.88 Was $165.00
Nobu, Malibu is Iron Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s Japanese delicacies, plus California fare, in a modern, beachfront space. “Originally opening in the Malibu Country Mart in 1999 as the fourth Nobu location in the United States, Nobu Malibu moved to it’s current location in 2012. The views of the ocean from nearly every seat in the restaurant, as well as Malibu-specific specialty dishes in addition to all of the Nobu classics, make this a destination dining experience not to be missed.” We have been too Nobu restaurant and hotel in Las Vegas. I will say Nobu Malibu has more relaxing beach get-away vibes while the Las Vegas one gears more toward high-caliber clubbing experiences. Each restaurant has their specialities. But one dish we like from both locations is Black Cod Miso. You’ve got to order it if you have a chance to visit.
Inside of crowded Nobu Restaurant, Malibu on the New Year’s Day of 2020
Known for its five-star cuisine and decadent Japanese-inspired interiors, you’re likely to spot a Kardashian at this California go-to. The LA-based sushi bar is such a celebrity staple, it’s even name-dropped in three Drake songs and a Kanye track. That said, the opening of their luxury hotel Nobu Ryokan Malibu is bound to attract a star-studded guest list. We didn’t get a chance to visit the hotel this time since it is guests-only(maybe next time). But I found an article from Elle Decor talking about this newly opened 5-star hotel.
Overlooking Carbon Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway, the lodge draws from the area’s laidback California style while boasting Nobu’s signature Japanese design.The building’s original structure was a 1950’s beach motel, which architects Studio PCH and Montalba Architects have dramatically transformed. Each guest room has its own unique interior design, all incorporating teak, bronze, and limestone to maintain a calming neutral color palette throughout. And you can read the rest of the article by clicking here
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Another picture-scenic set.SunsetThe soft color palette of pink, blue and lilac.The soft color palette of pink, blue and lilac is a beautiful metaphor how we are stepping into a new decade.
The theme behind our Home for Holidays 2019/2020 is being festive yet without being too much traditional and ornate. We stay with a neutral color palette like pearl white, white-on-white, cream, various brown shades, wood tones while incorporating gold, silver, crystals, muted fashion-forward colors to light up the spaces. The flowers and greenery definitely make the spaces alive and cheerful.
For the dining room, we use light lavender hand-painted Chinoiserie wallpaper to create a very relaxing, calming and feminie feel which is balanced off by masculine dark brown upholtered dining chairs. Also we use a lot of large-scale sculpture-like vases and urns to mix and match with small delicate Christmas ornaments.
We use high and low items for this year’s Home for the Holidays. For the designer pieces, you can order through us and there some decor items you can order through Amazon. All of the order links for the show-house items are attached below. And if you want similar pieces in the show house but with a budget prices, please email us at info@khkdesignsinteriors.com. We will find the matches for you. All of the furniture and decor pieces you order through KHK Designs will be free-delivery and tax-free by Dec. 14th 2019.
We love this flower sideboard which is perfect pairing with the light lavender Chinoiserie hand-painted wall-paper.
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Silver and white with this modern form its very fashion-forward yet timeless.
This is such an elegant fluted white vase and will anchor any space without clashing with other pieces.
Another beautiful large white hand-made piece.GOVERNOR’S PALACE MIRROR
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Dimensions 36″W X 56″H X 2″DEEP (62.35 LB) Take a step back through time while peering into the Governor’s Palace Mirror from the WILLIAMSBURG collection. The neoclassical design of the past has been updated to fit in any modern space.
19″DIA. X 8.25″H (15.05 LB) Stri Covered Compote-Matte White
Strie Compote is a traditionally inspired hand pressed molded ceramic. Finished in clean white ceramic with a hand applied striated pattern cut into the surface. Get the Price
Dimensions In Centimeters: 57.15W x 66.04D x 93.98H
This contemporary wingback chair has pulled up to the table in style. Its dramatic upper rail features softly curved Sepia Burl that has been edged in glistening Harvest Bronze. Fully upholstered in a luxurious smoky grey faux dupioni silk, the svelte back is narrower at the top than at the base of the tight seat. The chair’s exposed wood base, front tapered legs and rear sabre legs have been finished in Harvest Bronze.
COLLECTION: Caracole Classic DIMENSIONS: 42.5W x 20.5D x 32H There’s nothing shy about this stunning cabinet, in fact, it’s a true attention- getter. Its graceful countenance is effortlessly elegant and adds a touch of sparkle to the room. Finished in Queen’s Lace it’s embellished with a modern floral pattern silkscreened in Harvest Bronze and Champagne Reflections across its three drawer fronts. Topped with Moonlight Marble, it provides the perfect surface for display while offering natural durability. Inside, its fully finished drawers wear a Warm Reflections finish, as do its tapered legs. The inspired combination of warm metallics against the soft white of Queen’s Lace creates the ultimate expression of livable luxury. CONSTRUCTION: Top drawer 34.5 x 14/16 x 2.5 |Middle Drawer 34.5 x 14/16 x 3.5|Bottom Drawer 34.5 x 14/16 x 4.5|Leg height 7.5
Overlooking Carbon Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway, the lodge draws from the area’s laidback 
