House Plants from Natural Decoration INC.

Don’t you just love the lively and refreshing scent of fresh flowers? Don’t you hate that they die after only a week? I do, and luckily now there are great silk floral out there that give you all the stylish flare and personalized touch of real flowers but without the clean up. They might not give off the same scent as real flowers but I’m sure we can find you a nice scented candle to do the trick.

Modern White Orchid from Distinctive Designs

House plants are the same way. You never know when to water them or how much light the need to survive. You’re supposed to place them outside for a bit of time on nice days so they can soak up the fresh air or in their case the CO2. But how many of us are guilty of plant neglect? I know that I have irresponsibly cut down a plant or two in my day and now I can happily Windex my plants about every three months to keep them nice and shiny.

Long Stem Red Roses in Silver Vase from Forever Green Art

I know that there are alot of bad words said about faux flowers: tacky, cheap and low-end are just some that I have heard over the years. Now though, the Faux floral manufactuers have stepped up there game and have really created one of a kind pieces that look almost real. Arrangements can go for upwards of $60 to $100. So cheap no more these flowers are sophisticated and perfect for all homes.

Purple Hydraingea arrangement from Distinctive Designs

Young Bachelors, listen up! Faux florals aren’t just for your mother or girlfriend anymore either. Get creative and bring some class to your pad. not only will your girl appreciate the warmth they bring to your Ikea sofa and hand me down end tables but they will make you look like you care about the enviroment around you. Now just cause I said florals this doesn’t mean you need to buy flowers, you can go for something a bit more masculine like the cool bonsai tree seen below.

The styles and options are endless when it comes to silk flowers and we mean that in more ways then one!

Large Monterey Bonsai from Forever Green Art

Designer Eddie Ross takes you through his process of Floral Arranging in the video Below

Check out these great fresh florals from designer Eddie Ross

The first thing to consider is what style suits your taste and lifestyle? Do you prefer sleek modern lines or cozy traditional styling. Do you want a slip covered style where you can remove the covers to wash or dry clean, or, do you prefer the crisp tailored appearance of a fully upholstered style? Do you prefer traditional turned wood legs in an espresso color, or a tailored kick pleated skirt with a more formal appearance?

Next is the configuration and size. Measure your room and determine what size and configuration is best suited to your room. Perhaps a sofa and an armchair, or, maybe an L-shaped sectional with attached chaise for the media room is best suited for your family. Whatever your needs, chances are we can help you create the perfect sofa for your room. For fabrics, look at the choices of patterns and colors on our site, if you want any particular swatches mailed to your home click on the swatch request button to request. Measure the space you have to work with ( width, height and depth), take notes or details about your arrangement, and give us a call to begin the process of creating your one of a kind, customized sofa.

The selection and prices at Custom Sofa Design are truly unbeatable. If you’re someone who has a specific design in mind and want something customized to fit your needs–this would be the place to go. The services offered truly reflect the name, you are able to request a couch that had a higher back and deeper seat than what was shown on the web site so make sure you know what you want when ordering. The fabric options and styles are great and fit any setting.

Custom Sofa Design is a great option for every type of customer.

Check out the video below for more ideas on custom upholstery!

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Ever watch Divine Design on HGTV and wish you had interiors as beautiful as the ones by Candice Olsen? Well now you can with help from AF Lighting Candice Olsen has an entire line of unique and beautiful Lighting Fixtures that will compliment any space in your home. This particulare sconce has a java Finish and Antique Mirrors with Linen Hard Shades. Add these to your home and wow the neighbors with the eligance they give off. W: 6″ x H: 17″ x Ext: 7″

Candice Olson Cluny Sconce

Crystal and Chrome with Cream or Chocolate Silk Shades
6762-1W
Sconce & Vanity Bars
W: 6″ x H: 14″ x 9″
1-60W Candle Base

Chloe

Chrome with Cream or Blue Silk Shades.
Sconce & Vanity Bars
W: 16″ x H: 11″ x 9″
2-60W Candle Base

Candice Olson Margo Sconce

Chrome and Mirror with Crystal Accent and Cream or Chocolate Silk Hard Back Shade. Hard or Direct Wiring Included.
Dia: 22″ x H: 48″
1-60W Edison Base

Metallic hues like gold, silver, bronze and copper are becoming more and more popular in the home as well as in fashion design. This unique piece from Currey and Co. has artistic flare that will draw anyone’s attention. The shape and style are modeled after ancient Chinese furniture.

Wood tones that feature large grainy textures are taking place of the popular java or espresso tones. Stained furniture often means that you are buying anti-”green” home furnishings. Unless the piece has been stained or sealed with a water based treatment the furniture can not be considerd eco-friendly. So beware the green washing and look to more natural tone like the one seen here from Oggetti.

Orange is very popular right now as are reds and other warm tones. Warm toned furniture might be bold or loud but when placed in the right space with other color appropriate furnishings and wall color it can be right on the money. This tall sideboard in orange from Red Egg has so much personality that your other furniture will be jealous. Now I’m sure you are wondering what other colors you’d incorporate with orange and the answer is: blues, browns, white or hot pink. Think FUN FUN FUN!

Go Green! In this case we don’t only mean Eco-Friendly but we mean the color. I know that adding green furniture to a space might be a little on the nose but the color is hot this fall and will make a great impact on your earthy interior. Using colors from nature is a perfect way to bring the outside in and when you mix greens with browns like in this coffee table from CR Currin it makes a great statement.

My Favorite furniture Color trend is BLUE! This desk from A. P. Industries has an oceanic feel and great sensibility. Now I know what you’re thinking, “That piece belongs in a boys room.” well blue furniture isn’t just for boys any more. Adding an occasional piece like this to your space gives you a sense of artistic expression with out going over the top. Simple is better and when working with colored furniture that is key to a great overall design.

Find out more about home interior color trends by watching the video below!

Go bold or go home! Other great home tips from Abbey K. at On Interior Design

“Everything starts with the product and it must be unique. “- Mark Moussa, President

Arteriors Home is the leading, award winning wholesale resource that strives to offer unique accessories, furniture and lighting with timeless appeal and nod to the latest trends.

This iron accent table is strikingly modern and chic. Polished nickel and vintage brass hammered finishes add polish to the metal framework. Display photos, a vase of flowers, or other decorative accessories on top to emphasize it!

This black glass chandelier has dramatic presence! This 6L chandelier is made of black iron and adorned with black crystals.

Brighten up any room or corner with the Mandala Room Screen! The graphic design adds style and versatility.

This set of 4 glass decanters are a perfect gift for someone special! They will fall in love with the shimmering effect and the quality craftsmanship of these glass decanters.  Its a beautiful accessory to any liquor cabinet!

Check out this video for more ideas

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Spring Afternoon (40 x 42″)

This beautiful Giclee prints are reproduced from original landscape paintings by Kevin O’Brien. The coloring and composition creates a soothing backdrop to any space. Look to O’Brien for great home accents of many kinds. O’Briens collection now includes handmade rugs, bedding, robes, decorative pillows, lighting, folding screens and a small furniture collection. All are designed and made fairly and under close supervision to ensure that quality craftsmanship goes into every piece. (The size listed above includes the frame.)

Get the look from one of the hottest shows on Television. Get inspired by Set Decorator Ellen Brill and her great designs. Read more in todays Blog. Follow the Link Below to see more images from the set and read about how you can achieve this look!

Set Decorator on Nip/Tuck

Often we forget to look beyond the actors when watching television or movies and when we do we miss out on a lot of great style ideas. One of my absolute favorite shows to take ideas from has to be Nip/Tuck. The show, which follows the lives of two pretentious egomaniac plastic surgeons and their crazy mixed up friends and family, has been a style star in Hollywood for five seasons. This has largely been due to the shows Set Decorator, Emmy nominated Ellen Brill. Ellen started as an interior designer and received her degree from UCLA in 1991. Her first job out of School was working in the art department for an independent film which she was credited as the set decorator on. After the films completion Brill was offered the same position on another film and has been in the television and film industry ever since.

In her sets for Nip/Tuck Brill brings inspirations from several different periods but has shown an affinity for incorporating mid-century modernist pieces from the likes of Arne Jacobsen, George Nelson and the Eames’. In the images above Brill was tasked to create spaces that were to be home to the McNamara/Troy surgeon team’s new Las Angeles office. The Pacific Blue sofa’s are a great homage to the location as well as the two palm inspired sculptures. The chandeliers give of an ambient light which bounces of the wood paneled walls and gives the waiting room a sense of warmth. This is something not often found in real life waiting rooms. The image directly above is the set designed to be the home of the bachelor surgeons. One would think this space was to nice to be a bachelor pad but even that is addressed in the series, as Dr. Troy often meets with his Interior Designer.

This set is one of my favorites and if you look closely you might see that the arm chairs are actually the same arm chairs from the set above. This is the nice thing about set design, you are allowed to incorporate pieces from one set in order to meet the requirements of the scene. This can also be true to your home. Try switching out the arm chair in your bedroom with the one in your living room just to switch things up. I am also inspired by the amazing floor covering which can be achieved at home by purchasing a large piece of canvas from an art store and painting out a pattern similar to the one seen in the image. Then coat the canvas with a layer of sealant to protect from wear and tare.

These Images are a mix of different spaces from when the show was in it’s first couple of seasons. The style then reflected something more down to earth, with it’s natural tones and interiors. The space at the top was the office of Dr. Troy and featured a grouping of Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chairs in a taupe tone. The bedroom shown belonged to Dr. McNamara and his wife. This is clear as the space looks shared and has a feminine touch as if Mrs. McNamara had decorated herself. Finally, we have the living room of Dr. Troy which has a cool tone that allows the viewer to appreciate the art in the space.

So if you are looking to add a little Nip/Tuck to your home here are some piece you might want to consider.

Clock wise from Top Right: Chair from Nuevo – Lamp from Tru Home – nesting tables from Actona – Sofa from Custom Sofa Design

Take an on set tour with star Dylan Walsh

Find more great modern design ideas at Trendir

Allure Vase from Firefly Home Collections. If you are looking for a home accent with unique style the look no further. An interwoven, handcrafted white abstract grid motif crowns a radiant rectangular porcelain vase for an exquisite aura. Coordinates beautifully with other styles of the Allure series vases (sold separately). This vase is water safe for fresh flowers. 4.75″ x 4.75″ x 16″

This vintage Barbie print by Andy Warhol was a huge inspiration for Johnathan Adlers groovy real world design of the famous dolls modern Malibu Dream house. Find out how you can get the look by reading today’s Blog. Follow the link below.

Looking for great storage pieces and getting lost in the mess of internet choices? Look to Palu for help!

Follow the link below to READ MORE BLOGS! And discover the furniture you’ve been looking for, from Palu.

Read today’s Blog on Jaipur Rugs for great Floor Covering Ideas!

A furniture company for the new modernist. Sleek and chic, each piece of furniture in designed to fit into any modern environment. The Corbin chair shown above offers a comfortable seating option and an excellent design style. Perfect for your office lobby, living room, den, or as an accent chair in the bedroom.  A great option for the lap top user is the Dell side table (seen above). The table pulls up to any chair or sofa and slides under the bottom, so you can work on your laptop with ease. This is also a great table to use while entertaining. Perfect for cocktails and a dish of nuts this style is the modern update of the “tv tray.”

One of my favorite things to do on a sunny summer afternoon is relax with a good book and a nice cold drink. The Bethany Arm Chair, above, is a great chair to kick back and relax in. Made of solid walnut and upholstered in black leather, which has been treated and is so comfortable and supple. This piece says high style but is offered at a great mid market price. Can you see yourself or your guest getting cozy in the Bethany arm chair? I know I do. It reminds me of a piece you might find in a home library or den. Where do you see the Bethany chair?

Nuevo has a variety of styles and collections ranging from classic modern to today’s contemporary. One of the more contemporary pieces is the Stephan Sofa, seen above top. This small scale piece is great for apartment or condo living. It’s also a great piece for those college students who are looking to furnish their first apartment. Sort of a classic through back, the Hermes Occasional Chair in white leather makes for a nice light weight chair that you can move around easy in the event of company. Light and airy is always a goal one tries to achieve in a modern interior and this chair will make it happen. My favorite dining table from Neuvo has to be the Victor. The tables black stone top and the tripod base are artistic and will add a sense of architectural style to your space.

Above: The Fresno Dining Table has great draftsman quality and style. The size is perfect for a six person dinner or offers a great alternative to a classic desk. Made of hard wood with turned legs this is a piece for all interiors. If you’re looking for stylish outdoor furniture Nuevo has several collections of woven pieces with soft cushions. The Low outdoor lounger fits to your form for maximum comfort and has a great sensual appearance that will make any one jealous.

Below: If you are looking to update, add or buy new lighting for your modern home Nuevo has an extensive collection of pendant lights, ceiling mounted pieces, floor and table lamps. Two of my favorite pendants are the Marina Pendant (below left) and Orba Pendant. (below right)

For more information or to see more products from Nuevo please click here. All photos courtesy of Nuevo furniture.

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Hand blown  glass from the Czek Republic is part of what makes Uncommon Radiance so unusual. Their innovative designs and fabulous colors set them apart from large, mass lighting companies.  Our retail store, MigandTig.com has had much success with this line.  A sleeper, quality company. A great source!

Chandelier tubing is made of stainless steel and complimented by Uncommon Radiance’s signature colored hand blown glass. Very hip and customization is available.

The colors are really amazing…especially when you see them in person.

In 2008 Uncommon Radiance started manufacturing a larger portion of their product in the USA.

Meet Kobi, one of the owners of Uncommon Radiance. His favorite past time? Windsurfing . In March. In Chicago.

This is a final Interior Design Thesis presentations in movie form, from different semesters and different students. In their final thesis presentation the student needs to show all the skills he learned at Harrington College. The students can choose a 30-50,000 square foot project of their choice for the portfolio. They are writing a client profile, collect information, get inspirations, research the direction of their project, create a concept, do the diagrams for a program, build a model, sketch, develop the project in floor plans, create sections, developed the space, 3 dimensional elements (like stairs/openings in the space) and do the renderings of the space. The students are writing an environmental statement of the project. They choose furniture, colors, contrasts, materials, and create a detail. The Students have to ’sell ‘the project to the teacher and the critics and present their final project with an impressive presentation.

Donald Judd, Soho.  At our Fieldtrip to New York: Harrington College of Design from Chicago with 18 Interior Design Students in May 2006 we are visiting Donald Judd’s atelier former and home in Soho at 101 Spring Street.

Our excellent tour guide was Peter Ballantine. Thank you Peter, this was exiting! We all learned a lot.

Donald Judd, Soho.   Peter Ballantine in his element…

Donald Judd, Soho.       In front of the elevator… Peter Ballantine and Morlen Sinoway. (left)     Thank you Peter and Morlen for making this happen.

Peter Ballantinthe; absolute Judd Expert! (right)

Great packaging and very easy shipping.  Timeworks makes it very simple to get the product in your hands without a lot of delay.  You will find a terrific selection of products and styles all related to the time!

Timeworks does such a great job  of replicating the old.  Take the time to study their product on our site and hit the contact for more information to find out who your local dealer is.  When searching for a unique and well priced home accessory for the final details in your home, Timeworks is a great solution!

Timeworks began with three brothers and an idea- to create a line of historically authentic clocks, which would be both affordable and functional. Timeworks clocks are made individually, by hand- most of them at their factory in Berkely, California.

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Nature has such wonderful colors!  We get inspired at YourFurnitureLink.com with the outdoors.  For more organic  inspiration, also visit NaturalandSustainable.com.

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Good morning my early bird! Look at these wonderful sunflowers! Sip that java and come back for more decorating tips at the yourfurniturelink.com blog.