Archive for the ‘design’ Category
By Dee Schlotter, September 20, 2010
Categories: design, trends
This smooth suede palette of chocolate, silver and icy blue is equally at home as the basis for a soothing-yet-sophisticated bathroom, media room, bedroom or living room. Try dark chocolate woodwork and finish with brushed nickel, wrought iron and lots of books, for a contemporary, lofty style.
By Dee Schlotter, September 20, 2010
Categories: design, trends
Rooted in yellow, Creamy Whites are the warmest of whites and the most flattering to all skin types. On their own they can appear almost candlelit, and against bright white they have a clear, sunny glow. Often described as antique whites, these are cheery versatile colors that enhance well-being.
By Dee Schlotter, September 20, 2010
Categories: design, trends
Look up to hazy, cool evening skies, misted with refined blue-greens. Nordic Lights is a chameleon palette that works equally well as a sophisticated backdrop for an urban look or, as your comfortable ally in a relaxed Cape Cod cottage setting.
By Fawn Chang, September 10, 2010
Categories: Feng Shui, design, trends
Read more from Fawn Chang’s Design and Feng Shui Newsletter!
By Dee Schlotter, September 10, 2010
Categories: design, trends
The Historic Chicago Bungalow has been the foundation of family and neighborhood life for generations of Chicagoans.
The sturdy one and one-half story brick houses were built in the early twentieth century for Chicago families of moderate means and incorporated new technologies such as indoor plumbing, central heat, and electricity as standard amenities. Architecturally, the Chicago [...]
By Dee Schlotter, September 7, 2010
Categories: design, trends
Art Deco is considered one of the first twentieth century architectural styles in America to break with traditional revival forms.
Buildings in the Art Deco style are typically angular, clean, and include decorative elements such as geometric patterns, abstracted natural forms, modern industrial symbols, and ancient cultural motifs. In Miami Beach, a unique form of Art [...]
By Dee Schlotter, August 30, 2010
Categories: design, trends
Refined Whites are more subtle shades of pale which appear a touch hazy or misted. By adding traces of complementary pigments, the colors are softened and the hues transformed into more complex and sophisticated whites.