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Teal Interior Decor

Laura Bielecki — Sat, 15 May 2010 01:54:15 +0000

Every woman wants a beautiful home that captures their spirit and personality. In a teal and white scheme like this you can picture a well poised young woman who irons her sheets, bakes cupcakes and whistles while she vacuums. She has a bounce in her step and loves all the flowers of spring. I like to call this Interior Design for her!

In this graceful color scheme:

A beautiful Manhattan front door. Add your favorite color to your front door in high gloss so that your guests always get a very personal first impression.
muranohouse.com Murano House watch drain. This is such a beautiful jewel for any home. Count the minutes to wash your teeth or ensure you stay fashionably late for the evening with this watch drain.
zgallerie.com Wall decor panel in “french blue”
downtown20.net custom upholstered bench with elegant lines
instyle-decor.com drum stool $495.00
insideavenue.com the sleek and graceful guard dog
zgallerie.com Oh so pretty and elegant dinnerware
zgallerie.com Puccini silver glassware
mosaicopiu.it Italian glass tile
instyle-decor.com geometric pillow $265.00
bobbyberkehome.com fun and ornate pillow
kushcarpets.com gorgeous lush residential area rug
Teal bedroom design. A room like this is successful because of how clean the details and lines are and yet their are still many details and intricate patterns keeping interest in the vignette. Mixing solid color with dense pattern and and accent of white texture is a great way to play with depth and tactile qualities. Bedrooms should be soft and soothing so blue and teal colors are the perfect choice to feel refreshed when you wake in the morning.
lightingforum.com

Fall Home Decor Colour Scheme

Laura C. Bielecki — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:31:59 +0000

Warm Interior Color Scheme

Read below to find out where I found all of my fall products and how I recommend you pick and use them.

All the great products:

www.halfpriceddrapes.com -Consider a tick velvety butternut colored drape with a large textured tassel to bring warmth and depth to your windows. Great for living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms velvet can add an extra texture that is commonly missed in a formal room. Use a beautiful and raw wrought iron drapery rod to pull out the natural fall rustic charm
www.adrianahoyos.com -A great piece for fall is one that you feel could look just as charming and casual outdoors as indoors. wood slats and loose pillows keep this piece delightful and detailed without being fussy.
www.vgnewtrend.it -warm bright colors are always in season, but the right oranges and yellows contrasting the last of summers green can make any Thanksgiving table scape come to life. Without the addition of bright colors and pops of another season fall can look a little dead. Make sure to let green pop as an accent and dark brown or black ground the room with accents or even floor color. The VG New Trend website has floral inspiration that can revamp your entire perspective on home decor and making your space feel more modern and upbeat. Say goodbye to the grocery store bouquet and spoil yourself a little with some foliage fashion!
www.insideavenue.com -Brighten up your Adriana Hoyos (#2) couch with some fun glittery pillows like this one from Inside Avenue. Pillows will change your furniture through the seasons and keep you from getting board of your spaces. Bring out color, pattern, texture and excitement with whichever pillow you choose and remember their is no such thing as too many pillows!
www.lorinmarsh.com -The Staccato Vase from Lorin Marsh is a treasured favorite of mine. The thick iridescent amber murano glass make the light color compete with the structures weight forming an elegant and heavy focal point to any fireplace mantle or tablescape.
www.kylebunting.com -A sure fire staple that can instantly bring texture and a conversation piece to any room is a Kyle Bunting area rug. Personally I would hate to put it in the floor and cover it up with furniture and feet, so imagine it hung on a wall as the piece of art it is? You could get a great frame for one of these and it would do wonders acoustically and visually for a vaulted room with a large wall surface or in an entryway. I personally see these rugs as great investment pieces for a Hotel Lobby or a Commercial space.
www.chihuly.com -The God of glass always impresses me with the natural beauty of his creations. His collections are far more artistic and sculptural that functional but that is part of why they are so coveted. Make sure to put your Chihuly creation is an openly visible and childproof spot with great dramatic lighting. Consider having a wall niche or mantle with MR16 fixtures illuminating it from an angle. This will provide great drama and reflection. Having it located in a niche will provide a frame around the piece to draw the viewers attention to the sculpture regardless of size.
www.crateandbarrel.com -Small little vases of all different shapes and sizes are a great thing to have stored in your cupboards. For each and ever holiday or special occasion you can mix and match them across your table or through your home filled with anything your heart and occasion concept desire. Flowers, candles, glass beads, sand, seashells, moss, twiggs etc. Have fun and get creative, this can be the least expensive way to add drama and color to a table.

Interior Design Color Theory – Blue

Laura C. Bielecki — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:47:22 +0000

I have many more shades of blue to explore but here is the ever serene turquoise shade to get the mood flowing. More Blues to come!

Turquoise Colour Scheme

www.sicis.com sheer glass mosaic
www.euro-line.com Londra Chandelier
www.dantonleather.com Metallic Leather – great for any small scale upholstery or accessories but watch out- in large quantities this could make your space feel like a nighclub
www.instyle-decor.com turquois drum stool
www.verreriesdebrehat.com cabinet pull
www.vitraform.com glass pedistal sink
www.carinilang.com silk area rug
www.sicis.com 1×1 mosaic tiles
www.arkadesign.it floral arrangement classic with a fun twist of color
www.instyle-decor.com pillow
www.cassoni.com glass table – truly a showstopper and great for a grand lobby or foyer

Colour Theory Blue and White

www.insideavenue.com Blue and White pillow phesant and flowers
www.insideavenue.com Blue and White pillow floral motif
www.hermes.com Tableware
www.bisazza.com damasco opale mosaic pattern also see Bisazza china birds blue for a similar pattern with more flight!
www.unici.us blue chandelier
www.moooi.com porcelain ware
www.neimanmarcus.com blue damask chair
www.moooi.com porcelain ware a new take on an old tradition, perfect for the cottage or as a great gift!
www.sicis.com
www.taipingcarpets.com Hotel de Paris custom carpet – Classic and elegant!

Yellow Color Scheme and Home Decor

Laura C. Bielecki — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:47:31 +0000

Yellow is the warm color of sunshine, summer and freshness. It stimulates mental and physical activity, memory, cheerfulness and attention. Yellow is a color of dominance and does not occur for long periods of time in Nature. It has been proven that in large quantities such as painted wall sin a room yellow can make babies cry or cause inmates to start riots. Consider using it sparingly and not in permanent forms. Consider art work, fresh fruit, pillows, and furniture good strong elements to bring in a touch of this fresh and exciting color. This color can speed your metabolism- which is why it is often the color seen in signs for “fast food”. It is great for any rooms that need to provoke stimulation and heavy thought processes such as kitchens and studies.

Shower Stall www.bmood.it 130 degree shower box
Mosaic Wall Tile www.sicis.com Flower Power
Serving Tray www.instyle-decor.com
Vases www.instyle-decor.com
Pillow www.insideavenue.com
Chair www.haveaseat.com
Vase www.unici.us
Pouf www.instyle-decor.com
Yellow flowers – Calla Lillies
Stool www.instyle-decor.com
Custom Area Rug www.taipingcarpets.com
Chair www.bonluxat.com Philippe Starck Mr. Impossible Chair

RED Color Scheme

Laura C. Bielecki — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:15:03 +0000

The emotionally intense color red in North America positively evokes thoughts of joy, celebration, passion, lust, love and romance. This color can fight with itself between representing rage and anger to willpower and courage. It is North America’s second favorite color- the first being blue. It can stimulate the appetite which is why many restaurant designers include red elements in their designs. Red is the color most easily recognized by the human eye making it great for signage or standing out in a crowd. When it comes to color theory in Interior Design and decorating red is your number one knock out!

Below I am showing the seductive and romantic side of red that added in small touches can make any space have a passionate vibrance.

Drapes www.halfpriceddrapes.com
Floral Arrangement www.insideavenue.com
Chandelier www.lamurrina.us
Couch www.interiorinternet.com Mary Reilly Sofa
Drawer Table www.interiorinternet.com aspa drawer table
Chair www.lillyjack.com louge chair
Coffee table www.sawayamoroni.com
Vase www.midcenturyglass.com