Ok, I’m not a counselor, but married ladies this ones for you.  Want to add some spice up you bedroom ?  Start by removing the floral quilt bedding with the ruffled lace shams and that adorable pink satin heart shaped  pillow you made in junior high school. The frilly curtains with the balloon valance and rope tassel tie backs can go too.

There’s nothing wrong with these choices per se, but this is a couple’s bedroom now.  Do you really want your husband having flashbacks to his kid sisters bedroom every time he opens the door.  I think not…

Maculine and feminine accents–perfect shade of graphite softenned by yellow and teal accents

ok guys, don’t tell me you don’t like think the zebra pillows aren’t sexy…vavavoom

Crisp clean lavender, blue, and white stripes reminiscent of beach vacations for two.

dramatic damask print for her, subdued earth tones for him

Entrances are the eyes that reflect the soul of the entire house.  Whether your front door opens onto a three story foyer replete with grand staircase and gilded chandelier or is simply a few feet long, the impact is the same.  It should be the proverbial mirror into your  soul.  A reflection of your passions, dreams, and outlook.  Too heady?   I don’t think so .  If your home is not the place where you can safely express yourself , then where in the world is it?  Go find it– step outside your front door and spend a few minutes looking in, and put the “me” into “my house”.

Here are some great wallcoverings to add texture and depth to your walls.

Neoclassic, and comfy enough for three.

Elegant, but a little flirtatious (the perfect woman?).  This chinosserie beauty blends beautifully with traditional furnishings or a more contemporary home.

The high arms make this masculine bench perfect for lounging lengthwise with the morning paper & latte,  or better yet, gazing out the window…

The boldness of the lines and girth are juxtaposed by the warmth of the natural wood and the beauty of natural grain.  You can feel the waves lapping and the warm sand on you feet…

Petite accent consoles are to furniture design what appetizers are to a main entre at a restaurant.

Ever notice that usually the most interesting dishes on a menu are the appetizers?  They tend to be more creative  and satisfying than the official meal, and come in lot of tasty selections.

So it is with small consoles.  They too are petite enough that you never have to ask  ”do I have room for this?”.  Instead they charm you with their proportions, design and functionality.

Not only do they bring a sparkle to any bland wall space, they provide that extra storage space no one can ever resist  (just like all those cheese plates and those innocent looking puff pasties we’ve been been sampling since Thanksgiving).

Small consoles are also perfect to use instead of nightstands.  Average sized night tables are swallowed up when placed next an Eastern King bed whereas using a console in it’s place balances the room  and provides ample surface space for all the lotions, potions, and paperbacks.

Small consoles are  versatile, filling and fashionable, and compared to those pricey appetizers, they’re a bargain.

Your husband’s office, or man cave as he prefers, does not need to look like his college dorm thanks to the master of all manly accessories, Theodore Alexander.  Out with the football helmet phone, the college pendants and the giant empty Jim Bean bottle full of pennies.

Replace his junior high bowling trophy with this handsome sculpture of man’s best friend.

A nice visual hint to take you on that “honeymoon around the world we never had” trip

Stunning bronze crocodile paper weight.  No mother-in-law jokes please

Lovely “Medici Lions”  bookends–perfect for his beloved Spider Man comic book collection

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Start 2010 looking glowing and fresh–no surgery required!!  These metallic table lamps are a must for a fantastic face lift to any room after  the wear and tear of 2009.  Erase the dark circles of  any space with the brilliance of silver, bouncing natural light during the day, and practically effervescent when turned  on at night.  Make the new year sizzle with clean, crisp lighting.

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The bedroom is the sanctuary of your home.  The only real place to retreat from the rest of the world –kids, phones, emails, pets. A place to relax, read, nap or stare out a window.  Inspire yourself to make your bedroom the  Nirvana you deserve with these amazing boudoirs

Americans move on average every five years.  According to  Dr. Goodwin of NPR  our moving may have “something to do with our genes, because risk-taking and stimulus- seeking, which are adventurous, are two of the things that go into that risky business of moving, are in fact influenced by genetics. So, in a certain sense, we may have inherited some of these tendencies to be explorers and to be risk-takers, which explains I think some of the unique strengths of this country, as well as some of our problems”.

Interesting, you say, but what does this have to do with a design blog.  Well, every time we move the furniture either moves too or new furniture has to be purchased.  In my stores I see a lot of hesitancy about investing in a large quality piece  because it may not fit in the next house, and then what?

These bookcases are all exceptional designs, and can stand alone or be placed side to side to fill an entire wall.  Notice no overhanging moulding at the top of this versatile cabinet; therefore 2 can stand together, be split on either side of a window, or used individually in just about any sized bedroom, dining, living, kid’s room.

Imagine a series of  these as bookcases in your spacious library.  Oops, now moving to a downtown loft?  These make dramatic, functional (my favorite!) room dividers.

Perfect as an audio/bookcase/cat tree/bar in a city apartments or a  towel display in a  Vegas/Florida mega bathroom (not  kidding).

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Hello boys.  As more and more of you are single longer either because of demanding careers, divorce, or whatever we’ve decided to focus  on your  special design needs from time to time in the Manly Men series.

Today I’m focusing on the importance of area rugs.  You installed gorgeous wood flooring,  bought nice furniture, and hung cool art,  but the place still feels a bit cold, unfinished ?  Rugs are the most important element to anchor  a room and make it look complete.

A no brainer.  The rich chocolate background and the all over design make this transitional wool rug perfect under coffee tables.

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Pizzazz without worrying about matching colors.  A great choice for under dining tables to get the full effect of the dynamic pattern

Step it up a bit…Bold geometrics and go with anything colors

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Ah, your classic boy ware– blue, brown, and stripes.  Nothing to fear with this choice, and the your dog will love the deep shag.

Side tables are  the pieces that I encourage people to try something unusual and artsy with.   Since they are small, the design won’t be the focal point of the room, but will add a nice splash of personality and a bit of sparkle without being a major monetary investment.

This bit of chinoserie  has a great shape, style and color.  Place it next to a leather wing back to add a bit of whimsy.

Perfect next to a bulky, square armed sofa. Love the shelving space too.

The  Faberge Egg of  side tables,  a gorgeous example of balance, and creativity

Love the retro look in a slightly larger scale for today’s furnishings.

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Below are some of my favorite  floor lamps when designing for a transitional or contemporary  home because they are both very stylish and very functional (I have a crazy quirk about things being functional–silly me). When shopping for contemporary lighting I often experience what I call  the Goldie Locks Syndrome– finding one that’s just right is a challenge.  Even though there are a gazillion styles out there they often tend to be either too wacky  modern, too cold modern, or too expensive modern .  These are just right…

A gorgeous body and a fantastic shade of a face.  This brushed satin floor lamp  has brains and beauty — a large drum shade provides wides  coverage of  warm light, and its profile is more art sculpture than lamp base.

Top pick for modern lighting that isn’t a silver finish–like finding a needle in a haystack.  Masculine, industrial, and solid, it’s a great choice for lofts and offices.

The Audrey Hepburn of floor lamps. Sophisticated, tall, with a reserved beauty.  The design is both upscale, and whimsical.

Funky Furniture and unusual!  What a perfect side chair for a bedroom or living room that makes its own statement.  Check out more upholstered goods here inside our directory.

Classic Furniture with stitching!  This daybed really sets itself apart from the rest!

A traditional chaise that gives any woman the right to call it a Fainting Sofa!

A chair that is a bit more from the tropics…if you are lucky enough to live in Florida or California that is!  Otherwise, those of us in the Midwest can put this chair in our green rooms and just pretend we are somewhere warm!

Proper and right is this chair!  Serving tea and biscuits…whether it be  to the Queen of England or Lady GaGa!

And for those of us who like to be a little more relaxed about our furniture and hanging out on them, this chaise is a great compromise between traditional and casual.  For more interesting categories check our our home page and dive in for more furniture surfing.

Just got done watching the Austin Powers movie….how appropriate is this piece.  Yeah baby…….

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With the Elegance of a Traditional Library comes the  exciting furniture home accents of stark white chairs and a table.  Eclectic decorating is at its best when a designer can have the ability to intertwine two contrasting styles and have a result that is refreshing, smart and fun!

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Staying organized and exposing your personal habits while you do it…..well…. challenging!  A well executed and organized library for those who can be naked with their abilities of how to keep your paper and books in complete order. Find more office furniture here.

A room full of color with the accents and books it holds!

A feminine and soft library for the woman who has easy access to her favorite books, flowers and family photos!

An urban outlook Library gives the serious home body a place to accomplish tasks and endeavors in their personal library!

Creative Design for the library with comfortable seating for your library make for the perfect hideaway and escape!

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Chicago Interior Designer, Hayley Multer shares her design projects with us from Harrington School of Design.  Great job, Hayley!

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A look back at the Performing Arts Centre for Saadiyat Island in the United Arab Emirates presented by Zaha Hadid

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Zaha Hadid described the design of the Performing Arts Centre as “a sculptural form that emerges from a linear intersection of pedestrian paths within the cultural district, gradually developing into a growing organism that sprouts a network of successive branches. As it winds through the site, the architecture increases in complexity, building up height and depth and achieving multiple summits in the bodies housing the performance spaces, which spring from the structure like fruits on a vine and face westward, toward the water.”

“The Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Centre is a continuation of the long-standing relationship we have with the Guggenheim Foundation and with the Emirate. We are very honoured to be a part of the project,” states architect Zaha Hadid. “Our first Guggenheim exhibition design, ‘The Great Utopias’, was in 1992 whilst the very successful mid-retrospective of our work closed at the Guggenheim Museum in New York less than two months ago. We’ve also been working in Abu Dhabi for many years, the Sheikh Zayed Bridge was a seminal project for the office and its construction is well underway”.

The Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Centre will be one of five major cultural institutions on the new 270-hectacre cultural district of Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi – developed by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation on behalf of the Tourism Development and Investment Company of Abu Dhabi (TDIC).

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Chinese Brass door closures and drawer pulls from Mother of Pearl and Sons Trading. Do you know what COM means when it comes to custom furniture? It means Customers Own Material. So when you are looking for a unique cabinet, side board, console or buffet and you go to a furniture designer to discuss building a custom piece, you can bring your own hardware. That is if the designer works with COM. Most do but others who are trying to make a profit off things like decorative hardware and overall material as well as the labor might not allow it. These Chinese details are a great option compared to the usual.

Home Furnishings that are small scale, that are bright… a perfect setting in your room! Just can’t wait to get home when you have an incredible space like this to arrive to!

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A look at Copenhagen studio WE architecture and the interior of a tea shop in Copenhagen, Denmark, which features an image of a pixelated teapot created by back-lit perforations on the counter and shelves. This clever idea is just one of the many seen in the space.

On the right hand wall you see several glass jars that are corked for freshness. This is how the Tea shop displays there goods for the public to handle and enjoy the various scents associated with the tea they are purchasing.

Becoming more and more popular again the use of all white really lets this space stand out and focuses on the product rather than an over designed interior space that might not speak to the customers the same way.

The store is called T-Magi and is a new Danish tea store for the exclusive French tea brand, Mariage Freres.

I particularly like how the perforated shelves remind me of a tea strainer for the use of loose teas. It is really a great adaptation of an idea and how one thinks about concept then introduces the various elements into the space. Way to go WE Architecture and T-Magi.

Theodore Alexander products are custom-made by expert craftsmen using knowledge passed down through generations. Every piece undergoes thorough examination throughout manufacturing and again during final inspection prior to packing. Should you experience any quality issues with your furniture they ask that you retain the Quality Inspection Tag that accompanies every piece of furniture. Theodore Alexander is committed to maintaining the quality of their product.

Theodore Alexander is one of the leading manufacturers of fine furniture, with comprehensive collections of several thousand different designs; providing eclectic, traditional and transitional furniture and accessories to its clients.

A George III Renaissance Revival walnut pedestal desk, Green leather writing surface, Four Pull handle drawers, Greek characters stand tall in the front of the pieces as decorative embelishaments, brass paw feet 81 x 39-1/2 x 30

Small scale, bright and fun room setting!  You just can’t wait to get home when you have an incredible space like this!  Great accent pieces and art coming your way at YourFurnitureLink.com this Spring!  Don’t stay away for long!

There is nothing better than coming out of your shower and sneaking an afternoon nap on your fresh linens and bedding.  Get inspired this Spring by some the best bedding companies coming on line with us at YourFurnitureLink.com and discover the upcoming hidden gems!

In principle the Sitting Bull looks like a standard beanbag chair, but when reviewed closely it´s really much more than that! Due to its unique design it can be formed and shaped, at your discretion, for optimal sitting comfort. Its filling is made out of specially produced EPS beads that are extremely durable and higher in quality, and not out of standard shredded Styrofoam waste like most low quality beanbags.

Additionally, to Sitting Bull´s advantage, the cover material´s surface is made of sturdy, high quality Polyester that can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. But Sitting Bull´s real test in quality is when you finally sit in it, and only then you shall know that there is absolutely no comparison!

Fabric is made of 100% polyester, is water resistant and breathable. Filling is made of extra small EPS-beads (polystyrene foamed beads) of the best available quality. Yarn material is made of 100% nylon thread with triple stitching, non-aging, UV-resistant, extra strong and tear proof. The cover fabric was tested by an external laboratory and received a top quality assessment.

Closure: Velcro 4 inches (10 cm) wide and zipper – extra strong and childproof, Cover is easily cleaned with cold water and soap. For indoor and outdoor use, but should be stored inside (not for permanent outdoor use or storage). May be used as a chair, mat, or small mattress.

Brooke

Eye-pleasing proportion is the hallmark of the Brooke collection, a smooth contemporary interpretation of elemental shapes. Created by award-winning John Charles Designs, the sofa, sectional, chair and ottoman are perfect foils for showcasing luxury fabrics and lush leather. Exposed wood base and legs, a John Charles Designs signature look, contribute to the grouping’s posh, polished presentation.

Alessandro

Strong boxy lines make this contemporary-styled collection a stand-out. The track arms and angular frame showcase the soft three cushion seat. Broad paneled metal legs add a unique European touch. Construction includes full-length corner blocks, an all hardwood frame with a lifetime warranty on frame and suspension.

Nestle into the gently sloped arms of the Bella, an accent chair detailed beautifully with nailhead trim and welting.  So classic and versatile, the Bella would be at home in a formal living room, a sweetly designed family room or your home office.

With shape as welcoming as a scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day, this low slung chair feels like a contemporary hammock.  The retro styling is updated with diamond stitching and a chrome stretcher base.  The Slink is a welcoming chair in any modern living room made by American Leather.

Good Night  2009…. and welcome 2010!

Getting ready for the New Year!  We wish to bring to all our friends, family and associates a warm wish for health and happiness for 2010!

Nautical influences are always in vogue at Clayton Gray! This weatherized, hand crafted hook rug is an absolute must for those high traffic areas of your home or outdoor living area. The sand dollar motif scattered all over the brilliant aqua background begs to be near the water. You won’t believe it, but this polypropylene synthetic fiber rug can literally be hosed off! You may need more than one! Materials: weatherized hand crafted hook; polypropylene Size: 5′ wide x 8′ long