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Roundup: Gifts For the Dark and Elegant Decorator

CasaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:30:16 -0800

I'm a huge fan of decorating with bright colors, but some of the most elegant women I know love to decorate with a more stark color scheme, including lots of black. It's an elegant and chic way to decorate, and as long as you add a few pops of color, it doesn't feel too dark and gloomy.

So, for all of you who have gal pals out there who love to decorate with lots of black, I've rounded up a few of the prettiest black accents that I could find online. Pass them on to a girlfriend this holiday season (or keep one for yourself!).

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Dark Interiors For the Not-So-Dark Decorator

CasaSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:00:33 -0700

While many of us are reluctant to stray from the whites and neutrals that currently adorn our walls, there can be a big payoff when you go for bold color. Not sure whether to believe me? Then check out these dark wall colors and wallpapers to see what I mean. You might just be convinced!

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Coveted Crib: Simple, Sublime Family Home

CasaSugar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:00:53 -0700

There's something endlessly intriguing about a black house. It's automatically imbued with such personality. So, it's good that this house's big paint color covers a simple, minimalist, frame. With an open floor design and restrained decor, this home's interior and exterior both look like they put the emphasis on quality living, instead of quantity living.

Designed by Landström Arkitekter, the home seems perfect for an active family. To see its charming interior, as well as more exterior shots, read more.

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Coveted Crib: Black and White and Modern All Over

CasaSugar — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:00:03 -0700

I love too many colors and styles to ever go only black, white, and modern, but I applaud he who has the restraint (and the balls) to do it. I spotted this large Georgian house in Tetbury, a small town in - believe it or not - the Cotswolds, and was blown away. Short of a dab of yellow paint in some artwork and its plush green lawn, the house is all black, white, and gray, and each room is essentially either entirely black or white. This makes matching oh so easy! Is that a cop-out? Beyond that, low-slung, stream-lined furnishings rule, and some modern classics like cowhide rugs and Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs and glitzy elements like crystal chandeliers and tufted furniture are spattered throughout. It's a very powerful space that's not necessarily what I would personally create for my own home, but I'd kill to stay over a few nights. See more photos and chime in when you read more.

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Inspired: Ginnifer Goodwin's Updated Black

CasaSugar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:30:24 -0800

Ginnifer Goodwin is one of my favorite characters on Big Love, and she doesn't disappoint off the set either. I love the way that her basic black skirt and sheer top, which she wore at the Dolce and Gabbana flagship boutique opening earlier this week, is given an updated twist, thanks to these unexpected tribal beads.

I was inspired to create a room that employed the same style strategy: basic black, with a tribal twist. In much the same way that Ginnifer has updated her classical black with tribal beads, the Jayson Gilt Kuba Chair ($2,695) is a classically shaped, antique French chair that's been upholstered in vintage African Kuba cloth. Unexpected and elegant - just like Ginnifer.

To see how this chair figures into my look, read more.

I stuck to pieces with elegant lines and luxe materials (think: velvet, wool, lacquered wood), and then added some African-inspired textiles and shapes, with everything anchored by basic black. I think Ginnifer would approve.

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Desire/Acquire: Black Glass Chandeliers

CasaSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:30:36 -0800

If only my wallet were as big as my eyes, I could have everything I desire. Unfortunately, for many of us style fiends, abstaining from shopping is simply not in the cards. So, in these troubling economic times, perhaps the solution to our financial woes isn't to resist, but to acquire at a lower price. Take this DWR Murano Glass Chandelier ($3,200). I adore its delicate, scroll-like glass filigree, and its scale and moody color would make it an instant focal point in my dining room. But, as much as I'd love to, I'm not about to shell out over three grand for the thing, especially when I know there's a more affordable option.
That's right, you and I can pick up a very similar black glass chandelier for a tenth of the price and equal wow-factor. To find out where, read more.

At a fraction of the price, the Z Gallerie Calais Chandelier ($349) has that same slick black shimmer and curlicue scroll work, and would look equally stunning over my dining table. Now, I'll just do my best to put those savings in my savings.

Sale Alert: Designers Guild White Sale

CasaSugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:30:03 -0800

As the temperature drops, we all tend to stay in bed just a few minutes longer. So why not make sure your sheets are as beautiful as can be? Through tomorrow, Designers Guild is holding its White Collection Sale. When you enter the code LUXURYUSA at checkout, you'll earn an extra 10 percent off of all White Collection items, including those which are already marked down 20 percent! The line includes bed linens, towels, blankets, quilts, throws, cushions, and rugs, so you're bound to find something you need. I'm swooning over this chic and simple Union Square Bedding; its subtle black piping is just enough detail to create a calm but graphic resting place!

Cool Idea: Lamp Kit Hanging Light

CasaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:29 -0800

I spotted this photo in the portfolio of interior stylist and designer Sibella Court, and was wowed by the hanging light fixture. To me it looks like a lampshade was simply attached to a basic Lamp Cord Kit ($12), and then dangled from the molding. The shade would probably need to have a bulb clip top fitter, too. I love the juxtaposition of the lowbrow lamp cord with that debonair black bell-shaped shade.

I'd love to try this at home. I'm thinking of making my own with a shapely lampshade frame and a reproduction Edison bulb. What do you think?

Found It! Trompe-l'œil Grandfather Clock

CasaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:50 -0800

I spotted this photo in the portfolio of photographer Joanna Henderson and I'm absolutely in love with it. Not only is the light beautiful, but the space couldn't be any more understatedly elegant. The trompe-l'œil grandfather clock is simply great for that white wall, and it pairs perfectly with those bentwood chairs. The little floor lantern gives this antiquey corner a bit of Eastern flair, and the horse print is so sweetly styled. But back to the clock - it looks familiar, doesn't it? Wondering where you can buy it?

House Tour: Black White Yellow's Cheerful New Orleans Apartment

CasaSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:00:43 -0700

While reading the design blog Black White Yellow, I was really impressed by the author's cheerful and stylish home, so I asked if she'd be willing to give us a photographic tour of her home. She lives in New Orleans, where she works as an architect, so it's no surprise that she has a keen eye for design. But what's truly inspiring about her happy, chic home is that she's created it on small budget. "My goal was to create a space on a shoestring budget that screams happy," she says. "It is a work in progress, of course, but I am happy with how much I have gotten done so far." Not surprisingly, the base of her coveted crib is black and white, with a lot of playful yellow accents and patterned textiles. Ready for the tour?

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Artecnica Garland Light - Black - $95.00	Bear Doorstop - $24.00
Diptyque Baies Noir Candle - $68.00	Marimekko ® Taikamylly wall hanging - $24.95
Vintage Poster Cognac Wall Art - $24.99	Raised Number Wall Clock - $39.95
A di Alessi Dozi, Magnetic paper clip holder - $24.00	notNeutral - Links Black Vase Set - $22.00
Ljusas Uvas Table Lamp - $39.99	Plush Living - Nook Daisy Silk Pillow - $64.00
looolo Can Can Linen Cushions - $146.00	CB2 one of a find palace portrait painting - $24.95
Black Paisley Serving Platter (14-in.) by Nautica - $29.95	Bjorkefall Candlestick - $5.99
Chilewich Dots Placemats - $6.99	Plush Living - Athena Black Label Pillow - $64.00