People in the US might have been preparing for the eclipse, but designers and buyers looking for the latest in home décor and accessories were focused on NYNow at The Javits Center in New York City. From homespun items created by small start-ups to the latest releases for your home from larger brands, the show...
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You may have seen them around: upholstered chairs with comfortable seats, no armrests and small legs. They’re called slipper chairs. You can easily identify one by how close to the ground it seats and also the upholstered seat and backrest. The name may sound a bit funny today and no longer describes the purpose for...
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With the constant flow of air through air vents, especially an air conditioner air vent during the summer months, they can become quite filthy. The problem with a dirty air vent is that it decreases the effectiveness of the vent itself and, worse, may recirculate dust and pollen throughout the house’s breathable air. You’ll be...
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While summer is waning in some parts of the country, in others the nice weather sticks around for much of the year, allowing people more time to enjoy the outdoors. Either way, enhancing an outdoor living space helps you get more enjoyment from a garden, deck or patio. We’ve rounded up a selection of 10...
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Wall art really amps up the level of style and polish of a space. Unfortunately, it can often be quite expensive, or hard to find the perfect piece in terms of size, color, vibe, etc. That’s where DIY wall art comes in! Especially a super simple project like this one, where you can use up...
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Transform a simple terra cotta planter into this fun and functional yarn wrapped hanging planter! I love the look of a plant cascading down from a hanging planter. I have these two hooks on my ceiling leftover from a hanging chandelier that looked so out of place. Once I hung a few plants from them,...
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Some things, although small and not as important as others, have an important role in the big picture, helping to define and shape a space or a decor. We believe that stools, poufs and small ottomans fit into this category. They can be used in all sorts of practical and stylish combinations. The chair and...
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Have you ever thought to yourself, “It would be nice if I could hang a shelf or two in the window. All that natural light!” Or: “I need more acrylic in my life. Shelves? Could I make acrylic shelves?” Here’s some good news: You can DIY wall shelves, made out of acrylic, and hang them...
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A makeup vanity, sometimes referred to as a dressing table, is a piece of furniture that has a feminine and delicate allure and is usually found in bedrooms. It sits quietly in a corner or by the bed and it’s always accompanied by a mirror. It usually has drawers and a surface on which to...
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A dining room feels empty without artwork. Its decor is incomplete and the entire room lacks personality without some sort of ornamental feature which is most often displayed on one of the walls. As a result, dining room wall art plays an extremely important role despite its purely decorative function. Beauty and function have to...
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This little DIY clay giraffe planter is the perfect addition to a shelf or a kids room to hold your plants! It is kid friendly to make so you can recruit your littles ones to help you create a whole fleet of animals and set up your own mini safari. I really want to make...
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In order to have a complete dining room, you need a few things, the most important of which are the table and the chairs. Upholstered dining chairs are often preferred because of the added comfort they offer. They’re of lots of different types and they fit into various different styles. Contemporary chairs tend to be...
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Concrete countertops are the epitome of contemporary countertops these days. You may have installed an actual concrete slab, or perhaps you DIY’d your own concrete countertops. Either way, while they are not problem-proof in general, your concrete countertops should be easy to clean if they are sealed. Here are a couple of ideas for how...
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Greet your guests with something extra special. Instead of boring hardwood or carpeted entrances, why not take up the fashion-forward appeal of your home a notch with a pattern, a color, a design or two. These 15 floor tile designs for the foyer will knock the socks off of every passer-through. 1. Focal Point Wow...
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Dinner parties mean entertaining in style and there is nothing that signals a luxury dining room more than baroque style decor. While few homeowners really go with a full-on baroque design, incorporating baroque and rococo elements and details into a dining room will convey a feeling of opulence and luxury. Golden details, ornate embellishments furnishings...
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Afternoons with the ladies just got better with our newest handmade roundup. Grab some vintage saucers and check out any one of these 20 charming DIY tea party styled centerpieces! Add a personal touch to the table and have brunch or an evening cup of Earl Grey look a bit more girlish and romantic than...
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Window tracks are rarely clean. No matter the season, these hard-working parts of our homes do a lot for very little attention. They fill with grime and debris and stay that way for a long time if there’s no care taken for their cleaning. Here is a fast and easy way to clean window tracks...
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Bookshelves are a necessity in almost every home, but they don’t have to be basic or boring. The designs available today are varied and cool, and bookshelves come in all decor styles to fit your personality and home. Choices includes small units to hold selected volumes and decor accessories to large, full-wall style for bibliophiles...
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When I picked up this ceiling medallion at a garage sale I wasn’t sure exactly what I’d do with it. As I looked at it, I decided it reminded me of a shining sun. The sun makes me think of being outside, so that’s where I decided to hang the medallion. This cheery sun inspired...
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Everyone wants a little luxury in his or her home, and fortunately, it can be had in every decor style. There’s really no reason why luxurious touches can’t be included — you’re only limited by imagination and budget. Even one luxurious element or piece of furniture can make a space special. Actually, by definition, luxury...
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We’ve gotten used to things losing their functionality over time to become decorative elements in our homes but sometimes things are quite the opposite. Console tables, for example, started out as decorative furniture but they evolved to also be practical. The history of the console table is an unusual one in many ways. Today we’ve...
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Even though they’re very simple, primitive even, tiki torches are also wonderful and alluring. We perceive fire as comforting and for this reason tiki torches are often used to set a pleasant ambiance in yards, gardens and outdoor settings in general. Tiki torches can be bought or crafted and today we’ll show you how you...
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Anyone can add color to a kitchen using floor tiles, light fixtures or the usual small accessories. However, few dare to venture into the realm of colored appliances and to use their fridge, oven or hood as a source of color for the room. A colored refrigerator makes a brave statement, letting the world know...
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One coffee table is great but two are even better. A coffee table set is often considered more practical and better suited for a modern living room than a singular table, the reason being the fact that they can each be used separately for different purposes or in different areas of the room when larger...
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Bar carts are very practical and overall useful yet a small percentage of households have one. We’d like to use this opportunity to encourage you to give them a chance. A modern bar cart can be a functional and also quite fancy addition to any home, even a small one. It could even double as...
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Living off the grid is something a lot of people enjoy. The peaceful and quiet ambiance, the fresh surroundings and the freedom are liberating and rewarding in a unique way. Some enjoy them so much they choose to have their permanent residences built as far away from cities as they can while others prefer to...
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Wall-mounted shelves are easy to build, easy to install and easy to remodel and that allows them to also become incredibly versatile and easy to work with from almost every point of view. They complete the decor and they can be installed in every part of the house. There’s a way to make the most...
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A record number of furniture and decor designers and manufacturers converged on Las Vegas to present new designs and popular favorites, and Homedit was there to cover it for you. Modern new sofas, rustic home accessories and unique home decor pieces are among our picks from this year’s fair. As always, it was difficult to...
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Brown is often overlooked as the important color that it is. I mean, the color of dirt can’t do all that much for a stylish interior, right? Wrong. Brown is the color of earth and wood, sure, but it symbolizes so much more than that. Brown is associated with security, stability, warmth, and honesty. The...
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What we consider standard design for a window can differ depending on the region. More than the location, a personal preference should prevail. Also, certain types of windows are better suited for a particular style than the rest of the options. Pivot windows, for example, are very sleek and simplistic and they’re an excellent option...
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Artsy and modern, this expansive home in Buenos Aires is a fusion of modern architecture and wide-open spaces. Designed by Ciudad y Arquitectura, the property is an angular structure of glass, concrete and metal that somehow blends with the surrounding vegetation and lawns. Located in the city of Moreno, it is a neighborhood of tree-lined streets,...
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Not simply a mouth-watering fruit, orange is the mixture of yellow with red. Just as all secondary colors inherit some traits from their primary color parents, orange blends the energy of red with the happiness of yellow to create an enthusiastic, vibrant hue. Of course, as with all colors, the vibrancy can be easily turned...
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Transform nails and some string into a charming piece of wall art –all with just a hammer! Start with a design that includes two concentric shapes like this heart shape. You can use any design you like, as long as it has a thick area like this. Start with a central nail and then hammer...
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Backsplashes used to be simply a function-based addition to a kitchen, designed specifically to protect the wall behind a stove. They were generally constructed of plastic or whatever linoleum was on the countertop. Today’s backsplashes serve the same purpose, of course, but they are much more diverse and style-conscious. Backsplashes are now made out of...
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While sometimes it’s good to be timeless, we also have to live in the present and to surround ourselves with things that we find beautiful at that particular moment and that includes furniture among other things. Elements like contemporary dining chairs can have an uplifting effect on the room they’re in and on the entire...
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There’s always some kind of flexibility when decorating with shelves as they can be used in multiple ways either to display things or to store and organize items. Modular shelving takes all that to a whole new level by being even more practical and even more versatile and flexible. They’re designed to be installed and...
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While there are so many shades and variations of green that it makes the color itself hard to quantify, green stereotypically represents life, growth, nature, and freshness. On a less squeaky-clean notem, green is also associated with money, ambition, and jealousy. Particularly in design, green is considered an ultimate color for refreshment and relaxation. We’re...
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Just an hour from the busy avenues of Melbourne, Australia lies a relaxing and chic boutique getaway called the Jackalope. Its prime location on the edge of stunning vineyards is situated on the Mornington Peninsula, known as Melbourne’s weekend playground. The dramatic hotel is a stunning modern retreat that offers all the amenities a guest...
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We believe that the lighting has a very important role in the overall look of a space and, most importantly, its ambiance. A bunch of cool light fixtures can transform a space from boring to fun and exciting and even though there are so many mainstream designs that saturate the market, it’s not that difficult...
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Even if they’re not popular anymore, window shutters are not completely useless. They may not be needed today anymore for their intended purpose but they can definitely be used in other ways. Wood shutters can be repurposed in a lot of awesome ways. We find the subject fascinating and we really want to share with...
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Often times when furnishing our home we find ourselves in doubt, unable to decide whether to choose a large sofa or a sectional or a small couch and a couple of armchairs for the living area. Maybe it would help if we were to tell you that a small couch is more versatile than a...
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Just steps from the Prado beaches of Marseille in France, Architect Maurice Padovani created a livable and stylish home for a young family. The renovated space is light, airy and comfortable, with plenty of high-design touches. The home was actually a small unit next to a stable that the family had refashioned in three phases. In...
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It’s the simplest and most versatile color and yet we’re often intimidated by it and afraid to enjoy its advantages. On one hand this achromatic color is very appreciated for the fact that it makes spaces look open and bright, creating the impression of a larger room but on the other hand this is also...
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Mykonos may be known for its party atmosphere and go-all-night bar scene, but amid the glitz and glamour there’s a luxurious and serene hotel where beauty and relaxation reign. Rocabella Mykonos is situated on a beach just a few minutes drive from the pulsing rhythm of Chora — a setting that is private and laid-back...
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The humble trash can doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it deserves. We often dismiss it and we take it for granted without taking the time to realize that there’s more than one way to think about this. Where I come from everyone keeps their kitchen trash can under the sink, inside the cabinet....
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We’ve seen them around and we consider them rustic, old and even very familiar even when we’ve never actually used them. We’re talking about wicker baskets. They have, indeed, a long and rich history. We often associate them with rattan furniture and other accessories with which they bear similarities. Wicker furniture is believed to have...
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Concrete countertops are advantageous from several points of view but the detail that interests us today is their aesthetic appeal. We wanted to see how various interior designers worked with cement countertops and to find inspiration in their choices. So here it is, our selection of kitchens with cement countertops and other beautiful features that...
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Taking full advantage of Lake Como’s stunning beauty, Il Sereno Lago di Como, sits on the edge of the popular Italian lake. The hotel, conceived by globally renowned architect and designer Patricia Urquiola, is a property that capitalizes on the views and relaxed– but very stylish — atmosphere of the area. The contemporary design has been called...
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Corners are difficult to furnish and we all know it. They pose problems because it’s difficult to plan a layout that doesn’t involve them being empty. Shelves and corner benches are two of the most common and practical options. We’ll focus on the latter and today we’ll talk a bit about corner bench seating and...
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Lounge chairs and ottomans go hand in hand. They’re a great combo, an iconic duo and an excellent fit for spaces like living rooms, sitting areas, reading nooks and social spaces in general. While you can definitely mix and match your favorite designs, there are plenty of matching chair and ottoman sets to choose from...
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There are endless bathroom design ideas to fit every style. We’ve scoured the internet and rounded up 86 beautiful bathrooms to inspire your next project – whether that be a full-blown remodel or a change to your paint color. Because even changing out the smallest details can make a big impact in your bathroom design....
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A bench is a welcomed feature in a garden. It provides a comfortable place for resting and admiring the surroundings plus there are many others ways in which it can be useful. Garden benches are more than just furniture. If it’s well-placed, a bench can make a huge difference in your garden and we’ll give...
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Most people would agree that a room just doesn’t feel complete without a rug. Still, is a rug really necessary in a space like the dining room, for example? Well, that depends. On one hand, a rug can offer advantages such as making the room look and feel more dynamic or creating a more comfortable...
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A lot of us have out dated furniture that is still functional but just looks old and sad. This dingy ottoman is a perfect example. I found it at the thrift store, and it was solid and clean with no stains. It just looked so dated! Since the piece was still in good shape, I...
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In 2017, the Pantone color of the year is called greenery, a symbolic name for a color that’s very fresh and energetic. It’s a color meant to inspire us and to bring us closer to nature. It brings spaces to life and it has a powerful impact on the whole room, even if it’s used...
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The most common shape for lamps, shades and chandeliers is round or oval, but sometimes, those just won’t work well in a particular space. Sure, you could hang a line of round pendants, but loads of options for rectangular lighting fixtures are available. Choices range from glamorous, glitzy rectangular chandeliers to more rustic varieties, to lamps and...
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Why would someone choose to have a glass dining table in their home you ask? Well, for lots of different reasons. Let’s start with the obvious: the fast that glass when transparent is excellent for small spaces. It allows the room to look bright, open and spacious and it doesn’t obstruct the decor in any...
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A fairy garden is the perfect DIY craft for those moments when you want to beautify your home without going all out or making any big changes to the decor. The cool thing about a fairy garden is that most of the times it’s small but has a lot of details and there are lots...
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Decorating with kids in mind is no easy task. As an adult, you have to focus on functionality, durability, cost and other things that kids find boring and at the same time to try to see things from a kid’s perspective as well and to remember that the furniture you put in their room also...
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The juxtaposition of a historic building and a modern interior is sometimes jarring but not in this Barcelona apartment. The city itself is fertile ground for avant-garde design and and architectural firm Cometa has created a gem of an award-winning home in the heart of the city’s Art Nouveau district. Located in a historic building...
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It’s easy to spot a contemporary piece of furniture even when its design is actually influenced by other styles. Even small pieces like end tables have a very well-defined set of characteristics which integrate them into a specific style. For example, a contemporary end table is defined by clean lines, smooth surfaces and a general...
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Maybe you’ve noticed that mirrored furniture has started being popular again. Its recent revival allows it to stand out again, after its memorable popularity during the 1920s and ’30s. These days mirrored furniture is a symbol of glamour and is being used in small doses. The style is a very special one which applies to...
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Nothing says “summertime” like shells, and this (faux) capiz shell chandelier is so summery and fresh. Plus, it’s very easy to DIY in an afternoon, which means plenty of time to hit the pool, the neighborhood barbeque, or the hammock with your favorite book. Even though these “shells” are nothing more than laminated rice paper,...
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When we say wall beds we immediately think of the Murphy bed. It’s been named after William Lawrence Murphy and legend has it that he came up with the idea when he was living in a one-room apartment, driven by the desire to be able to entertain without making it seem like he’s inviting the...
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Life today might be all about the latest conveniences but there is something about rustic decor that endures, no matter how high-tech our homes become. Perhaps it’s the use of natural wood, pleasing color palettes and upcycled vibe that appeals to so many people. Regardless, the style offers a wide range of options that can...
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In spite of their permanence, shower niches are not the type of feature you’d want to replace often anyway and that almost always makes them desirable in the bathroom. Wondering what a shower niche could do for you? Its usefulness is not entirely related to the idea of storage. A niche is practical in more...
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Pallets and swings…two items that we love become one and the result is the pallet swing. It sounds and looks casual and, better yet, it’s a perfect DIY project for beginners with minimal requirements both in terms of skill and materials. Wooden pallets are easy to find and you can get them very cheap or...
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With thousands of paint colors at our fingertips, choosing the perfect pain color can be quite a daunting task. (This may be why designers recommend starting with stylistic components OTHER than paint colors when embarking on your interior design journey – there are so many paint colors to choose from but fewer options for other...
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This floral Fourth of July table decor project is perfect for outdoor barbecues and picnics. The bark on the wood rounds help retain a natural, rustic, look that combines well with the brightly colored flowers. This quick project will look great at your holiday get together! Supplies Used to Make Floral Fourth of July Table...
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Creating a home that features distinctive decor hinges on pulling together a room that reflects your personality and style. Modern wall art can add color, texture and dimension to any space while conveying your preferences, making a political statement or simply presenting a piece that draws you in. Artworks can be colorful, neutral, metallic or a...
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Although it’s possible for a bathroom to conceal everything inside closed cabinets, some things just need to sit on the counter. This often raises a problem: dealing with the need for a practical and aesthetically-pleasing bathroom countertop storage option. While there are definitely solutions, finding the right one can be quite difficult and a little...
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Living underground is pretty cool and we’re not talking metaphorically. It’s really cozy, fun, not to mention interesting, plus the earth acts as an insulator. Don’t just think of those little hobbit houses. They’re definitely cute but they’re small and rustic. If you want something better suited for a present day lifestyle, check out these...
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Every color has a unique impact on the elements in comes in contact with. Yellow, for instance, is a very cheerful color which brings joy to spaces and makes them look bright and welcoming. That’s why yellow is a great color for entryways. Painting the walls yellow or using this as an accent color can...
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Whether you’re looking to sell your home or are simply ready for a change and looking long-term, there are certain renovations you can make to your home that will add value. The key is to keep in mind broad appeal if you’re selling – what changes will appeal to the greatest number of people? –and...
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The Barcelona chair is an iconic piece, the materialization of the “less is more” concept and an important product of the modern movement. It was designed in 1929 by Ludwig van der Rohe and Lilly Reich for event in Barcelona and it’s been redesigned in 1950 to feature a stainless steel frame and an overall...
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This copper wood planter is a DIY that I am very excited about! I’m all about the mid-century modern look but wanted to put my own twist on it, hence the copper. I used plain copper bowls I picked up at my local T.J. Maxx – nothing fancy! I love the hammered look of these...
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What is your opinion on wood dining chairs? They’re very common and popular for one…but they’re obviously not the only option. Sure, it’s a matter of style and preference but, even so, the versatility of wood dining chairs allows them to be a suitable and even trendy and stylish choice for pretty much any type...
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If you are like me and love collecting little knickknacks, then you are probably always looking for a unique way to display them. Well, today I have super fun project that helps you to display those little knickknacks in a unique way. Today I will be showing you how to make a pop of color...
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When designing or renovating a bathroom with a shower, some things require special consideration. The shower floor is one of them. We’re referring mostly to the material it’s made of. It needs to be able to withstand the constant moisture in the room, to be easy to clean and to also look good. Given these...
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This pom-pom basket was a fun one to make and definitely a DIY that anyone can do. All you need is some yarn and a basket and you are good to go! I’ve been seeing pom-poms on baskets in stores and always walk away from them because the price is ridiculous. But now I can...
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Glass is such a versatile and practical material it’s no wonder we have so many different uses for it. Being that interior design is our passion, we’re naturally drawn to glass furniture and we’d like to share with you some of the most exceptional designs that we came across over the years. They emphasize all...
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Planters help us bring a little piece of nature inside our homes. They make our homes feel fresh and vibrant and they sometimes have a double purpose, serving both as containers and as decorations. Standing planters are interesting because they showcase and display the plants in a beautiful and almost dramatic manner. Check out our...
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Did you even know there’s such a thing as cardboard furniture? Not boxes repurposed into storage modules but actual furniture pieces made of cardboard. It may sound strange but such furniture pieces can be very useful in certain situations and in a lot of different ways. You can think of it as temporary furniture for...
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Being such a vibrant and striking color, orange has become a trendy color in a lot of modern and contemporary interior decors. We’re now more inclined to integrate such powerful colors in our home decors, being guided by the desire to stand out and to rediscover the essence and beauty of pure color palettes. Orange, green, turquoise,...
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Getting to see all the contemporary lighting fixtures is one of the best parts of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair and there was much to see in the 2017 edition. Glass, wood, metal porcelain paper and concrete could all be found in the latest new designs. Here we bring you 50 of our favorite lighting...
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If you need a specific size, style, or color of dresser but are having a hard time finding it, did you know you can make one yourself? You don’t even need a bunch of fancy tools (although, I’m not going to lie, they’d sure make this project easier!). In this tutorial, I’ll show you how...
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This year at Euroluce 2017 from Salone Del Mobile, the star of the event was the stand presented by Karman, an Italian company specialized in lighting. The event took place between the 4th and the 9th of April and, although there were many interesting installations, we were mesmerized by the stand of Karman Italia. This is...
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Showering outdoors is a special experience which we can’t really compare with anything else. We’ve seen a lot of homes and resorts that have outdoor showers and we’re pretty intrigued by the idea so we did a little research. Although there may be challenges to overcome, if you want an outdoor shower you should definitely...
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For those of us with kitchens that are lovable but on the smaller end of the spectrum, we recognize the high value of cupboard space and the importance of using that space to its maximum potential. The spice cupboard is one place where many space-saving opportunities might present themselves, but it can be a less...
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Rustic can mean many things in the world of decorating and most of them are not perceived as good. A rustic decorated home can be a cabin filled with bear pillows, moose heads and heavy dark hunter plaids. A rustic decorated home can be furnished with uncomfortable wooden furniture and plain walls. A rustic decorated...
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Storage cabinets are well…for storing things in. But why limit their function to that? There’s no reason why buffets and sideboards and any storage cabinet couldn’t be both functional and good-looking. As the following designs will prove, this is entirely possible and desirable. A modern cabinet will usually have a design that’s a balanced combination...
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The New York version of Miami’s CONTEXT art fair teamed up with Art New York to present an astounding array of artworks of all kinds. Emerging artists along with those who are better known had works on display that collectors and those just exploring art could peruse. Homedit has visited the paired-up fairs in Miami and...
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I’m crazy about decorating with flamingos! What’s not to love about these colorful, elegant birds? They just scream “summer!” to me. With inexpensive plastic flamingos so easy to find this time of year, it’s time to get crafting with them! Let me show you how simple it is to turn plastic pink flamingos into metallic...
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If you had to pick a new wall unit for your living room, how would it look like? The question is actually not as easy as it seems. It’s definitely easier to think of some characteristics that you want for your new unit when you’re replacing an already existing one. Basically you just make a...
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Compared to regular tubs which protrude from the ground, sunken bathtubs are carved into the floor and this gives them this dramatic character which allows them to stand out despite their minimalism and lack of visible design elements. A sunken tub is reminiscent of spas and swimming pools and this gives it a sense of...
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It’s an annual treat when the world’s design community converges on New York City for the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). As in past years, the 2017 edition did not disappoint with all kinds of new designs for your home. There were lots of new shapes, technologies and innovations. While it was difficult to choose,...
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A round window placed in an unexpected area can make a wonderful focal point for a room. Sure, it’s easy to say that porthole windows are just for nautical themes but that’s simply not true. Think of a circular window as a special resource, a secret weapon which you can use whenever you want to...
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Summer is almost here and to me, that means lots of entertaining at home. I made my own nautical themed rope coasters to set my drinks on this summer. This easy DIY project would be perfect for summer parties! Supplies Used to Make the Rope Coasters: White Rope Craft Mat Hot Glue Gun Stencils (I...
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Summer is here so take out your lounge chairs and enjoy the world from your back yard. Out by the pool, relaxing with a good book under an umbrella things are close to perfect. What’s missing is some comfortable outdoor pool furniture and we can help with some suggestions. Modern outdoor furniture is not exactly...
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Fake flower art is a trend that I have been seeing for the past couple of months on different crafting websites. Depending on the time you want to spend making your fake flower DIY, the supplies you want to use, and so forth, there seems to be a fake flower project for everyone. Due to...
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