Spaces I'm Loving: Part III

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's eclectic mix of styles

The way the furniture is positioned adds to the space's eclectic feel. My favorite piece in this space is the Brutalist style sculpture that sits on top of the console table. The tiled stairs give the space a more Mediterranean touch, which contrasts with the Asian, modern, and contemporary pieces. What do you love about this space? 

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's traditional elegance with a modern touch

This space is full of beautiful traditional and modern pieces. The surrealist painting over the fireplace works beautifully with the ornately decorated sofa. What makes this mix of styles work in one space is the colors. The red moves from the painting to the chair, to the pillows, to the flowers. The blue moves from the painting to the chair to the sofa to the lamp shade. What do you love about this space? 

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's Asian eclectic mix

The furnishings in this space are very elegant, laid back, and have a great Asian pop to them. What gives this space its laid back feel is the low seating, sofa and pillows. The deep green walls and wall murals give the space a natural earthy feel. What do you love about this space?

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's 60s style glamour

The Warren Planter furnishings are the perfect pieces for a 60s inspired space. The painting is my favorite piece in this space. Without the painting the space would not tie together. The shag rug is great because, it gives the space a dose of texture and feels great under your feet as the floors are stone. What do you love about this space?

Room Spotlight: Eclectic Mix

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I love this Living Room featured in Elle Decor magazine. The wall of traditional paintings mixed with contemporary paintings makes a beautiful statement. Spaces like this show the power of designing based on how you feel. There are no rules in this space, it's a mix of pieces that complement each other, yet hold their own. The 1800s iron campaign bed next to the modern Moroccan inspired coffee table, and the Turkish patchwork shag rug under the King Louis chair, bring together an energetic eclectic space. What do you love about this internationally designed, eclectic space? You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.

Space's I'm Loving: Part X

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's bedding and accessories

Model Tamzin Greenhill designed her Manhattan Bedroom to reflect her personality.  I love the bedding, it's graphic and energetic without being an eyesore. I always love simple white sheets, with a great blanket. The pillows tie it all together. The accessories are great. I love the globe lamps and porthole mirrors. They're young, fresh and eclectic. What do you think of the space? You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's bohemian and eclectic feel

This Living Room is perfect for the cosmopolitan person. The space engulfs different periods and styles. I love the Vistosi chandelier it adds a little color and some Italian flair. I also love the chair to the right under the window. The soft blue color and brass finish is gorgeous. Since the space is painted white, it's important to have the furnishings bring in the color. What do you think of the space? You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's natural stone bathtub

The bathtub is the focal point of any Bathroom. This bathtub definitely impresses. I've never quite seen one like this. It's very natural looking. It honestly looks like a slap of stone that was rounded out. This bathtub makes the space. I'm not a fan of the sinks and cabinetry. It looks cheap looking, and doesn't have any personality. What do you think of the space? You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's open feel layout, windows, and finishes

The center island in this Kitchen is wonderful. The light stone countertop, and brass finishes are simple and elegant. The brass, white, and blue make this space feel open. The windows also help to make the space feel open. Their large size add much light and brings the outdoors in. What do you think of the space? You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.

Space's I'm Loving: Part XI

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Why I Love This Space: I love that this beach home is not designed like a typical beach home

Interior designer Kelly Wearstler has done it again! A beautiful space, that screams glamour. This beach house is not designed like the typical home on the sea. Whenever you think beach house you think blue walls, glass, and nautical paintings. What Wearstler did in this space is magical. Wood, sand colored furniture, and bamboo lamp shades, are an elegant beach statement. This space feels like a cabin on a ship. The area rug looks soft like the sand. I wish this was my bedroom. You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's laid back elegance

This bedroom is designed like a classic New York City bedroom. Large windows, lots of photographs and minimal color make this space feel chic. I love the cork headboard, it's understated elegance. In a small space like this, a minimalist headboard, does not take away, but makes the space appear taller. The leopard print, gives some visual interest in the space. Without the print the space would be much more boring. Placing photographs on the floor, keeps things looking more laid back. You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's chandelier and vintage pieces

Hello Lindsey Adelman chandelier! This chandelier makes an incredible statement in this space. It ties the whole space together. I prefer placing Adelman's chandelier in space's with tall ceilings. Since the chandelier's are very large, placing them in a space with normal ceilings would overpower the space. I love the vintage table, chairs, placing them in this space, makes the room feel fresh. The area rug sort of reminds me of grass! You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do. 

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's eclectic mix, it's a space of a traveler

This living area looks like it was designed by a person who loves traveling around the world. The space is eclectic, and each piece has its own style. The two arm chairs are of Asian influence, the paining has a Moroccan flair to it, and the wood bend in front of the doors looks like it's from Thailand. I love this mix. I only wish that the designer had added more furniture and accessories into the space. It's a space with so much potential, a little too minimal for me. You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do. 

Finding The Right Area Rug

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Placing an area rug in a room is a brilliant way to introduce color and texture. In addition, rugs anchor a space. Choose an area rug that has some of the colors already used in the space. You don’t want to introduce a new color in the area rug, instead you want to enhance some of the colors already used in your space. Area rugs should be placed in a space to define areas. For example, if you have a large living room, placing two area rugs can create an anchor for two different seating sections.You can add as little or as many rugs to your space as you want. Don’t follow rules, just do. 

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Room Spotlight: Traditional Eclectic

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Located in Chelsea, NYC this lovely apartment is the home of designer Tabitha Simmons. The space above is traditionally grounded, with eclectic touches. For example, the chandelier is adorned with crystals and has a classic sensibility, while the coffee table has a more 70s edge. Many nature type items are found in the space, such as the butterfly rug, bird sculpture, and winged side table. I find these pieces to bring a natural calmness into the space. Architecturally speaking the doors that lead out to the balcony are gorgeous. They are clearly old-fashioned and bring a strong voice into the space. This space is not crowded with much furniture or accessories, therefore each piece really stands out. What do you love about this space? Which accessories or furnishings do you see in your home? I need the two armchairs! You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do. 

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Entry Vestibule’s Are My Favorite

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The first room one sees when entering your home is the entry vestibule. Make it pop. Don’t make your entry vestibule just a hallway. Add a rug, a table and some great lighting. When guests visit you, they will be amazed by your home just a couple steps in. Entry vestibule’s are my favorite, because unlike living rooms which require a sofa or a dining room which requires a table, entry vestibules can have anything. Try adding mirror to your entry vestibule, especially on the ceiling. Glass will make a usually small space feel bigger. If you want to paint the ceiling a dark color feel free to. Painting a ceiling a dark color will visually heighten the ceiling. One home I visited had a green striped ceiling in the entry vestibule. If you have more space in your entry vestibule add a couple chairs. Flowers and unique pottery will give your entry vestibule a more eclectic feel. The key to designing a successful entry vestibule is adding what you love. You can add as little or as much to your entry vestibule as you want. Don’t follow rules, just do.

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Today's Must Have: May 21, 2012

Vanessa Mooney African Strings Necklace

I am absolutely loving this Mooney Necklace. The different variations in gold beaded strands and the pop of turquoise is perfect! This necklace can be dressed up with an eclectic-style gown or dressed down with a T-shirt and a pair of jeans. What do you think?

Room Spotlight: Eclectic Elegance

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I really love the home of Miguel Palacio. The home is located in Madrid and has fantastic views of the skyline. I decided to focus on the living area for today's "Room Spotlight" post. I'm immediately drawn by the architecture of the space. The exposed ceiling wood beams add so much character. The light wood floors are simple and set the foundation for Palacio's cool furniture and accessories. The fur rug is very fashionable and brings texture and color into the space. The ceiling fixtures are oversized and perfect for such a large space. For the size of the space there is an ample amount of seating. Over eight people could comfortably sit in the space. I like how the space is divided into three separate areas. The space has a nice flow. What do you think? 

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Weekly Start Off: No 11

Happy Monday, February 24, 2013 readers! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! For this week's "Weekly Start Off" post I decided to turn my focus towards classic architecture. I love classic architecture, because you can furnish your home in a wide array of styles. Like modern, traditional, eclectic, and live in a classically built house? No problem! All these interior styles will work and look great in any one of these homes.

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1. A beautiful Neo-Classical home located in Newport Beach, CA with unparalleled views of the water. Despite the home being rather new, it looks like it has been around for quite some time. I find the many windows, and doors to enhance the overall architecture of the house. The well maintained lawn and planting add to the beauty. I wish I was kicking back by the pool right now!

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2. A wonderful manor house located in Switzerland. The home's architecture has a classic Swiss feel. I absolutely love the center dome. It's a touch of the unexpected. If you place your finger over the dome and half circle entryway the home has a very ordinary look. The dome and half circle entryway make the home. The potted flowers and shrubs, add color where needed. 

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3. London has some of the most magnificent looking townhouses. Townhouses like the one above, for example, are clean and manage to add a little green life to their facade. The window cornices are necessary to give the facade some architectural pizazz. When you think about it, a townhouse only has the front face to make a statement. Heavily adorned cornices, and doors, and detailed window fences as well as phenomenal edging is needed. I love the flower boxes!

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4. This house pays homage to many different classic architecture styles. Greek, Italian, French, English, styles have influenced the architecture of the home. The triangular design above the front door is very Greek as well as Italian, Palladio. The windows, doors, and Manson roof are very French. And the way the stone is arranged on the front facade, reminds me of an English townhouse. 

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5. Located in Italy, this home has commanding views of the sea. The home's architecture is heavily influenced by Greek design and the work of Palladio. If you image the home without the columns it would have a completely different look. It would not have the same grandeur, nor the same elegance. 

Space's I'm Loving: Part XXII

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's beautiful stone work and clawfoot tub as well as light fixture 

This bathroom is the perfect mix of elegant and modern. The space is all about the stone work. Because the stone is so intricate and detailed, the designer of this space, Rafael De Cardenas decided to leave everything else in the space simple and minimal. No bedazzled light fixture, paintings, cabinets, etc., just the bare necessities. Do you like the space? You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's furniture and accessories, as well as its fabulous location

Let me be honest--I'm not a huge fan of the space as a whole, but I'm incredibly in love with individual pieces in the space. From the symmetrical case pieces on either side of the windows, to the brilliant shell arm chairs to the wonderful modern artwork, many of the pieces in this space make big statements. From looking at the windows of this apartment, I'm guessing we're in New York overlooking Central Park. Can I please move in? Do you like the space? You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follows rules, jut do.

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Why I Love This Space: I love this vignette's unique pieces, as well as texturized fireplace mantel

I love a vignette. This vignette is too perfect. There is a nice mix of styles in this vignette. The fireplace is early 20th century, while the accessories have a bit more modernity to them. The brass ram is eclectic and makes a big statement is this vignette, it gives much needed height to the right side of the vignette. Without the brass ram, the vignette would be far more somber. Each piece in this vignette has a purpose and with out it the composition would not work. Do you like the space? You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's overall design, art work, furnishings, and accessories

The overall design of this space is awesome. There is a fantastic balance between the furnishings, and the accessories in this space. Each piece complements the other. My favorite pieces in the space are the rug, arm chair in front of the desk, and desk itself. The rug adds a touch of femininity and a bit of an Eastern flare. The arm chair adds a shine to brings some interest into the space. The desk brings some rich color and elegance into the space. Do you like the space? You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.  

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Lighting Is The Key To Creating A Perfect Room

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Often times we assume that as long as the art, furniture, and layout of a room is well thought out, than our rooms will be glamorous. That assumption is only half true. Lighting is the key to creating a perfect room. Beautiful furniture alone will not save your room. Buy a great chandelier or a fabulous lamp. I for one hate recessed lighting and fluorescent bulbs. Not only does recessed lighting and fluorescent bulbs strain your eyes, but they also make you look and feel tired. Lighting contributes to the overall success of a room. Be bold when buying lighting for your home. Don’t just choose some chandelier or some lamp. If your buying a lamp, mix up the shades. Buy an orange lamp shade on a lamp with a white base, or buy a turquoise lamp shade for a lamp that has a gold base. The biggest injustice you can commit when buying lighting is following trends and not taking risks. Every light you place in your home must be meticulously thought out. When using overhead lighting such as a chandelier or pendant be sure to add a dimmer. Dimmers create different moods depending on the time of day, plus they are a great energy saver. Each light should speak for itself, but work collectively. You can add as little or as much lighting to your home as you want. Don’t follow rules, just do.

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