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Weekly Faves: 5 Inspiring Spaces

Updated 01/27/12 1:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

This week, I'm inspired by homes that embrace color, pattern, and vivacious style. Let's take a tour of bold global style, starting with a visit to an apartment designed by an artist in Kiev, then moving to a polka-dot Scandinavian kitchen and a moody-colored London flat, among other destinations. Take a look at how elements like bright paint colors and oversized wallpaper can influence the feel and ambiance of a home. Keep clicking for the full tour.

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LuRu Home Brings Shanghai Style to NYIGF

Updated 01/27/12 2:39 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

If you're a fan of Indian block printing, you'll flip for Chinese Nankeen cloth. After moving to Shanghai, Liza and Claire picked up more than just Chinese. The two fell in love with the vibrant indigo hues and imperfect patterns of Nankeen cloth and decided to translate the look to products for the modern home, with LuRu Home.

The ritual of making this traditional cloth dates back thousands of years to ancient China. It involves applying soybean-rice paste to cotton and linen with hand-cut stencils. After the paste dries, the cloth is dipped over and over again into baths of indigo ink. While the fabric dries, oxidation creates brilliant hues of blue. The soybean-rice paste is finally scraped off to reveal a marvelous piece of hand-dyed fabric.

New to NYIGF, I have a feeling LuRu Home is going to be a hit! With pillows, tabletop linens, and aprons, I'm anxious to incorporate this look into my own decor. Keep reading to see more goods from LuRu Home and a peek at additional shots from their imaginatively styled lookbook!

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Link Time: Francis Ford Coppola's New Hotel, Interior Lighting Tips, and On-Trend Painterly Florals

Updated 01/27/12 12:05 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

  • On trend: painterly florals. — Houzz
  • Six designer tricks for a more comfortable home. — House Beautiful
  • Check out some of the design changes in the new issue of Dwell. — Stylelist Home
  • I'm dreaming of warm-weather backyards. — California Home + Design
  • Get some interior lighting tips from the experts. — Real Simple
  • Go shopping with architect Alexander Gorlin. — Dering Hall
  • Tour Francis Ford Coppola's new hotel, located in a 19th-century palazzo. — WSJ Magazine

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10 Cozy Bedroom Decorating Ideas From Celebrity Bedrooms

Updated 01/27/12 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity Bedroom Decorating Tips

Creating a cozy bedroom space doesn't limit you to a den of plaid flannel and puffy down; even clean-lined, modern sleeping spaces can feel snug and warm with the right touches. If your bedroom is feeling more biting than inviting, check out these celebrity bedrooms for inspiration on how to warm up your Winter lair.

Photo courtesy of Elle Decor

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Shop Chic Chandeliers For a Glam Closet

Updated 01/27/12 3:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

You visit your closet at least once a day — so why not dress it up a bit? Adding a stylish chandelier to your closet ceiling can make the space feel more like a glamorous dressing room than a haphazard collection of your clothes. Both chic and functional, a chandelier adds elegance and charm to any room. Whether you like to go all-out glitzy or more low-key, there's a chandelier to suit any style.

Simple and elegant, the Ethan Allen Five Light Scarlet Chandelier ($670, bottom left) manages to be both ritzy and refined. We love the classic wrought iron design — perfect for anyone who likes understated fashions.

For a small but striking dose of glam, the bubbly Fascination 3 Light Halogen Chandelier ($400, top right) does the trick. It's more affordable, it won't take up much space, and there's just enough bling to be noticeable without overdoing it.

The shiny golden Janice Minor Three-Tiered Chandelier ($2,195, top middle) is a major splurge — and a major style statement. Hundreds of mirror-finished disks make this extravagant piece feel extra luxurious but the simple shape keeps it timeless.

To shop any of these chandelier picks, simply click on the image. Love the trend but hoping to save money? Try creating a DIY bubble chandelier or a DIY recycled glass chandelier.

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