Nothing dresses a room quite like a single, stand-out chair. Apart from anything else, it’s a wonderful, relatively inexpensive, way to indulge a different side of your design personality. You can pick a chair in a really bold color or pattern to punch up an all-white room. Or choose an ornate vintage piece to add character to an all-modern space....
Read MoreA spin on red, white and blue
The portfolio of Australian interiors photographer, Sharyn Cairns, is a study in contrasts. Charcoal against white. Juicy red against deep blue. Fresh flowers against dilapidated walls. The result is quite stunning. The first few shots below are a little moodier. I’ve never seen red, white and blue look quite so un-4th of July! That’s because...
Read MoreWhite and silver
There’s something magical about the combination of white, silver, wood and glass in an interior. The effect is both ethereal and grounded. I think it’s one of my favorite looks. So I was excited to discover British photographer Mark Scott‘s portfolio online, which captures this mix beautifully. I also love his lifestyle photos,...
Read MoreSide tables take center stage
We’ve had a LACK side table from IKEA in our living room for the past seven years. It has served us well but I’m beginning to think about swapping it for something a little more exciting. Looking around, it occurs to me that a side table is a fantastic, low-cost, low-commitment way to make a bold design statement in your room. Just checking out...
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