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July 12, 2010

Citrus Colors for Interiors: mid summer refreshement

Filed under: Color usage, Fabric Usage, Uncategorized, art hanging and installation., design trends, summer season — Tags: Citrus Colors for the home — Leona Gaita @ 2:47 PM

This summer is a hot one, and just seems to be getting hotter. Here’s some juicy citrus interior refreshment for your personal oasis.

From Coastal Living, this orange and white always reminds me of a Creamsicle: cool orange sherbert and vanilla ice cream…

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The fabrics above are from: Duralee,Duralee and Thibaut

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A melange of oranges, lemons and limes, this room keeps it all pulled together with sunny yellow walls. Citrus all the way! lemons

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The fabrics above are from Thibaut, Thibaut and Designer’s Guild

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In the photo above from Coastal Living, an outdoor lounge is brought indoors. If summer is your favorite season, then this is a great way to keep that feeling year round.

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The fabrics above are from Thibaut, Designer’s Guild and Duralee.

All fabrics are available through Gaita Interiors (914) 834 – 8282

WISHING YOU A COOL JUICY DAY!

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May 17, 2010

Deep Greens and Blues of Summer

Filed under: Color usage, Fabric Usage, summer season — Tags: blues and greens, blues and greens for interior design, fabrics, lighting, prints, summer palette, summer prints. — michaeldelicio @ 3:06 PM

At the High Point Furniture Market a few weeks ago, I visited one of my favorite makers of fresh, modern, well priced furnishings and accessories, Arteriors.

Seeing the collection in person, I was struck by the range of highly saturated blues and greens in their lighting collection…and I thought…what a great palette for summer!

A summer palette need not be bleached out! These deep greens, blues and aquas evoke the richness of a long summer day, from the bliss of a brilliant turquoise sky, to the cool depths of the deep green sea… and every hue in between.

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Fiona Mustard Green Table Lamp

Paula Aqua Cased Glass Lamp

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All of the lamps above are from Arteriors, and are available through Gaita Interiors. All of the fabrics are from Duralee, also available through Gaita Interiors.

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March 17, 2010

Get a Blast of Spring into Your Home Right Now!

Filed under: Color usage, Fabric Usage, Furniture, Interior Design, Larchmont, Uncategorized, Westchester, cottage design, painted furniture — Tags: decorating for Spring, Interior Design, slipcovers, Spring design — michaeldelicio @ 5:29 PM

First, get a slip cover made for your sofa out of this joyous floral from Robert Allen, Kiki-color pinata. Don’t be afraid, you’re going to love it, I promise! And this fabric is super sturdy, with a 30,000 double rub rating. That means you can let the monkeys jump on the sofa, no problem!

Fabric and custom slipcovers are available at Gaita Interiors.

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Then add a couple of cheerful pieces from Maine Cottage. The look is whimsical, but the quality is very serious. This is some solid furniture, and the paint finishes are as tough as they are beautiful. In my neighborhood, we get our Maine Cottage fix from Wendy Gee! right on Boston Post Rd, in Larchmont, NY. At Wendy Gee! it’s spring all year round. I highly recommend a visit. Just browsing there always cheers me up!

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Wendy Gee! also sells these rugs from Dash and Albert. This particular one is an indoor-outdoor rug. That means you can take it outside and hose it down, no worries!

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For the table top, check out these floral plates and towels from Crate and Barrel. They do spring right! I guess somebody there knows that we need a little cheering up, and beige just wont do! What could be nicer, first thing in the morning, than a bagel with flowers!
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So it seems, AS USUAL, in spite of everything, SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

CELEBRATE!

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December 2, 2009

Guest Blog: Why We Don’t Like Matchy Matchy

Filed under: Color usage, Fabric Usage, Furniture, Interior Design, Paint, Wall Decoration — michaeldelicio @ 1:48 PM

By Caitlin Pitt

Pick up any of the hipper (or recherché, depending on your viewpoint) design rags and you’ll see at lot of looks. What used to be called “eclectic” is “classic” now; combining periods is the baseline. Elements of glamour (eg ormoulu and brass) that used to be old are new again. Corian is the new marble. Colors that once ‘clashed’ now ‘sizzle’.

You’ve seen everything, and you’ll see everything. But the one thing you won’t see is “matchy matchy”. At least not in this decade.

First, the definition. The Urban Dictionary (www.urbandictionary.com) defines “matchy matchy” as, “…used to describe an outfit that is too coordinated and consists of too many of the same types of colours [sic], patterns, fabrics, accessories, designer pieces, thematic elements, etc. Can also be used in reference to interior design…”

The expression itself embodies a mild though mocking rebuke of the old aesthetic. Even if you don’t fully understand the concept you can tell there’s something undesirable going on here. But matching is a hard habit to break! Nevertheless, when you let go of the compulsion, you’ll be surprised to find that a whole new dimension of beauty and richness awaits.

Here’s what I mean. Take, for example, this nice room here. Nothing bad one can say. It’s a comfortably appointed, calming, traditional room. I have seen this room, or a close cousin, in a thousand homes. I’ve seen this room in every city in the US. Even in the homes of very-this-century people.

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It’s certainly lovely…but is it interesting? Stimulating? Enlivening?? There is little or no acknowledgment of the intervening 150 years of design history and innovation anywhere here. Edith Wharton likely would be as comfortable in this room as my grandmother would’ve been.

Now let’s look at these rooms.

Are they transitional? postmodern? what? To say they’re “eclectic” sounds quaint, or maybe ironic, kind of like calling large item collection day at the dump “a hodgepodge”.

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One common feature of these rooms is that the scale of the elements is similar to classical decorating. You’ll note that the stone sculpture above is nearly the scale of a painting that might hang over the bed in a modern room. The bronze silk upholstered X bench at the foot of the bed is a common enough item, albeit one with more “pop”. But five or ten years ago, would one have seen this bronze paired with the yellow lacquer nightstands? And stones above the bed? No, this is definitely a new way of putting things together.

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Here, there are lots of different colors, periods and styles, but no over-sized pieces or oddly mismatched items, such as a cherry Queen Anne stool or a 70s redwood tree stump coffee table. This room also has pairs of items that do match, lending the room a pleasing symmetricality. Would we have seen this room in the 70s or even the 90s? Likely not.

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In this room, there’s very little to match – another great strategy. All-one-hue rooms with different components in various tones or values is another, more subtle, way to avoid matching too much. This room encompasses traditional, classic, modern and contemporary elements with a minimalist aesthetic and looks “mixed” rather than “matched”, but quietly so.

The point is, in this day and age there are so many ways to achieve stylishness living, and only a tiny subset of these requires that all of the elements match. Today, “go together” can mean combining similar elements in unanticipated ways just as easily as it can mean containing disparate elements within a classical framework. Whichever way one wants it, the result is distinct, crisp, provocative – and new.

Happy Decorating!

-Caitlin

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October 19, 2009

GOING GREY…silver, white and black

Filed under: Color usage, Fabric Usage, Interior Design, Uncategorized, Wall Decoration — Tags: color trend, grey fabric, white walls — Leona Gaita @ 12:24 PM

Lately the elegant trend toward greys and silvers, mixed with black and white, has been picking up speed in the market place. There’s a new wealth of available fabrics, furniture, rugs and lighting in this color family, and at every price point.

Furthermore, this is a trend that is versatile, and has lasting power. Since grey is the “new neutral”, I can happily recommend jumping aboard, if the look appeals to you. You’ll never regret buying a grey sofa, or a classic Carrara marble table. Such pieces are timeless, and can easily translate into new looks, and work with new color palettes in years to come.

by Jennie Abbott for Monique Lhuillier

When you bring greys and silvers into your home, you introduce a sense of calm, cool tranquility, and order. Soft greys lend a subtle femininity, while deep greys indicate a masculine presence.

This beautiful room, by interior designer Jennie Abbott, is the epitome of glamour, with deep rich grey upholstered pieces, against pale wall and floor treatments. The strong black and white art and black fireplace surround, bring some weightiness up to the walls. Without those touches, the strong furniture pieces would appear to float in their cloud-like surroundings. Here the feminine and masculine are expertly balanced. The results are DREAMY!!

This is one of the few situations where I can recommend plain white walls. (OMG!) This silvery pale grey palette gives white walls a reason to exist! In fact it’s the ideal backdrop for it. Here are a few things I put together to help you create this look:

Items below: Surya Fallon Grey Rug from www.RugStudio, Laszlo Pendant Light and Larabie Clear Table Lamp are from Kravet Lighting (available through Gaita Interiors), Seville Chair from Room and Board, Avec Sofa from CB2

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Every one of the gorgeous fabrics in this post is from Duralee. The coffee table is the Smart Round Marble Table from CB2. The Silver Cheetah Faux Fur Throw is from Fur-Throws.com.
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The art: Both the piece above, and the Audrey Hepburn piece are prints on stretched canvas from Ikea, each $79.99

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The pieces above are: The Hubbard Rocker from Room and Board, and the Isabella Chandelier from Kravet Lighting (available through Gaita Interiors) The grey silk pebble pillow (lower right) is from www.pillowsuperstore.com. The other three pillows are all from Cb2

Greys also mix well with warm neutrals. So if you already have some of the “old neutral” (beige, tan, taupe)you don’t have to start from scratch to go ahead and add some of the “new neutral”

GET COOL WITH SOME SOFT,GLAMOROUS,TRANQUIL,FEMININE, MASCULINE,CLASSIC, TIMELESS GREY.

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October 12, 2009

Autumn in Vermont: Interior Inspiration

Filed under: Color usage, Fabric Usage, Interior Design, Uncategorized — Tags: autumn, fall season, foliage, nature — michaeldelicio @ 4:44 PM

In my work, I spend many hours looking at, and thinking about the work of other designers, artists, textile designers, furniture makers and craft people of every ilk. But whenever I can, I turn my focus to NATURE, the original, fundamental, and primary source of all inspiration!

October in Vermont is perfect for this kind of creative refreshment. It’s no wonder Vermont is known for it’s crafts and artists! I just spent a couple of days there taking pictures. Here’s a very small example of what I saw, and the direct inspiration for interior design that I took from it.

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This incredible fuchsia foliage is the aptly named Flame Bush. I love it at this stage, half green, half fuchsia.

…And, I love it as a color scheme. Green and pink are natural companions. At this depth of saturation, they bring earthiness, glamour and passion. The combination amps up the exotic feel of these Moroccan inspired patterns.

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Fabrics: Top row- All three are from HIGHLAND COURT 180933H-298, 180939-298 and 180944H-338. Second Row- KRAVET 27148-430, Highland Court 180949H-299, Kravet (wallcovering) W3080-630. Third Row-Highland Court 180934H-298, Kravet (wallcovering) W3093-640, Highland Court 180954H-298 All fabrics are available through Gaita Interiors (914)834-8282.

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Carpet- Hot Pink Song from Madeline Weinrib, hand blown vase from www.glassworkscentral.net , green Moroccan Pouf from http://moroccanprestige.com/leather_poufs.html, Moroccan Lantern from www.gifts.freemarkits.com Fuchsia Moroccan Pouf from www.tazidesigns.com

The Real Vermont, Why I Keep Going Back: I took this shot on the edge of a quiet country road, on a cloudy afternoon in Ludlow, Vermont. To me in exemplifies all that is lovely about Vermont in the Autumn. The shady old tree, the stone wall, the mix of reds, greens, and yellows. Too bad you can’t smell the pines! Pines smell best in Vermont, in the crisp air of Fall.

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We can call this the Harvest Palette,and for many it is the only color scheme necessary…EVER!! (Blue need not apply!) It offers a generous helping of warmth and cheer to carry you through the coldest winter.

I like my Harvest Palette on the light side, with lots of orangy reds and yellows, and low notes of clean, deep greens. This combination lends itself to a range of settings from a casual farm house kitchen, to the most formal Manhattan townhouse, and everything in between. It works beautifully with classic chinoiserie details.

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Fabrics: Top row- KRAVET Fendton D-420, Kravet 27772-640, Kravet 31786-21 Second Row- HIGHLAND COURT 180664H-268, Kravet 22302-24. Kravet Holistic-16 Third row- ROBERT ALLEN Atlas Peak citrus mango, THIBAUT Alder Damask green wallcovering. All fabrics are available through Gaita Interiors (914)834-8282

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Rug from Safavieh Heirloom Collection, the following items are all from Gump’s- Hand Painted Lotus Vase, Open Work Green Garden Stool, Hand Painted Chrysanthemum Screen, Shanghai Red Lacquer Boxes.

I recommend photography as a way of developing a deeper enjoyment of the outdoors. When you decide to photograph something, you’re forced to REALLY look at it, with a concentration you may never have used for JUST LOOKING. You don’t have to be a great photographer (eg: ME!) Any old camera will do. The photographs are not the point. They’re just a means to an end; a new way to see.

I hope you find:

CREATIVE REPLENISHMENT, IN THIS AND EVERY SEASON.

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October 3, 2009

Leafy Looks for Fall Tablesettings: from Zero $’s to Top Shelf

Filed under: Color usage, Gifts, Uncategorized — Tags: autumn, china, dishes, fall, leaves, plates, table top, tablescapes, tablesettings — michaeldelicio @ 2:21 PM

For many, Autumn is the favorite season of the year. The weather is crisp, but not frigid. The holiday bustle hasn’t quite set in yet. Summer’s green glory is being replaced with warm reds and golds.

Why wait for Thanksgiving to bring some of this beauty to your dinner table?

Zero $ Budget Fall Looks for the Table: Help yourself to Autumn’s natural decorations, artfully arranged.

From littlefrenchgardenhouse.blogspot.com

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This simple look for the fall is from Martha Stewart.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

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A leafy bouquet from Better Homes and Gardens

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A single grape leaf on white china from Country Living

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Navy blue and burgundy for fall from interiordec.about.com

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Small Investments: The marketplace is filled with pretty little things to add Fall’s special ambiance to your table. The prices are recession friendly, and you can use them year after year. Here are a few I found.

Brownstone Table Linens, Modern Leaf from Macy’s, Acorn Plate from Crate and Barrel, Excel Antique copper Leaf Napkin Rings from Macy’s

I’d love to see the oak leaf napkin holders combined with the acorn dessert plates, over a fern green tablecloth.

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This Leaf Salad Plate from Pottery Barn is a great way to serve a green salad, any time of the year.

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Pier 1 Red Leaf Platters, Vera Turning Leaf Napkin from Macy’s, Margo Leaf Salad Plate from Crate and Barrel.

I think the Red Leaf Platters from Pier 1 just GLOW with the warmth of the season.

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All of these beautiful , nature inspired objects (above) are from the Michael Aram Collection from Horchow.
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frivole by brenardaud bloomies

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This exquisite hand painted china from Bloomingdale’s, “Frivole” by Brenardaud (left) has a leafy, whimsical pattern, that transcends the season, but can certainly be interpreted for Fall. Truly a collectible heirloom pattern. It might be worth it to get married, and register at Bloomie’s, JUST to obtain this stunning china!!

The Majolica Overlapping Begonia Leaves Plate (right)
is from Marys-Antiques.com and is a collectible antique pattern. Thanks to the internet, collecting old patterns is SO EASY and so much fun!

This gorgeous photo from michpics.wordpress.com

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Autumn is fleeting. I’m beginning to miss it already! Soon winter will be setting in. So make the most of it, indoors and out!

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September 24, 2009

Red and White and Pretty All Over

Filed under: Color usage, Interior Design, Paint, Wall Decoration — Tags: color, cozy, modern, red, traditional, vibrant, warm, white — michaeldelicio @ 4:25 PM

Red is warm, vibrant, sexy and exciting. White is fresh, pure and bright. Together they make a great base for almost any style of interior design. Just add the color or neutral of your choice. You can’t go wrong!

Interior design by Amanda Kyser

I love the modern rusticity of this foyer with a brick red accent wall in a white setting. The use of the same color on a mid-century chair with great bones is just brilliant!

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Todd Romano used Farrow and Ball color Blaxer

Interior design by Todd Romano, The walls are Farrow and Ball, color Blazer

Did I mention COZY? This traditional room makes the most of red’s cozy factor. the red and white plaid, rich jewel toned oriental and soft plush furnishings make this a great room to curl up in with a good book.

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Home of Dedar Fabrizio from Veranda, September 2009

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Red walls make everything pop! Your art and furniture will look better, more important. I can’t think of any color that looks bad against red. If you own neutrals, they’ll show up like they never have before. The bold backdrop will make a disparate collection of objects look related and integrated.

From Elle Decor, October 2009, designed by Bibi Monnahan

From Elle Decor, October 2009, designed by Bibi Monahan

This is the quintessential transitional living room. The feel is very up to date. The furnishings are a gorgeous blend of the traditional and the contemporary. The red backdrop with white matted art keeps it all beautifully pulled together.

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Red and white mod

Oh, this is so groovey! Get me my go-go boots! But seriously, it’s the the simple color scheme, red combined with soft silvery whites that keep this room firmly planted in the 21st century.

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Stunning Chinese red kitchen cabinets.

If anyone dares to paint their kitchen cabinets this color, I’d love to see photos. The results are stunning, and in fact, very livable. Red is so versatile!

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The red curtains and other touches of red make the room.

I love lots of red, but here are some examples showing how a little red can go a long way. It’s like wearing a little black dress, and then finishing off the look with bright red lipstick.

Kitchen design by T. Keller Donovan

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Interior design by Stephen Shubel

If I woke up in a bedroom like this, I might get confused and think I’m a movie star!

“Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for close-up.”

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Design by Eldon Wong, with Rosenthal China Service.

Here’s a great way to add a little red and white- paint the interior of a china cabinet red, then display classic white china in it. Your china will look better than ever!

Here’s some great stuff out there that can bring some of this warm-sexy-cool-bright-vivid prettiness into your home:

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The Mod look:
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Red Fabric (Duralee 25245-98), White Leather Chair (Le Corbusier), Red Lamp (Graham and Green), Black Fabric (Kravet Goodell-819)

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The Warm Traditionalist:

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The above items are:
Red Fabric (Kravet 30369-19), White Garden Stool (Gumps), Open Works Red Chair (Gumps), Stripe Fabric (Kravet Gilad-910)

Eclectic Transitional:

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The above items are:
Red Paint (Benjamin Moore -Ravishing Red 2008-10), Red Fabric (Thibaut -Mizoram), Ginger Side Table (Crate and Barrel), White Lamp (Williamsburg Market Place)

All fabrics are available through Gaita Interiors. For pricing and availability, call (914)834-8282

So maybe you’re thinking you’d have to think a lot, ruminate, spend hours at the paint store before making the drastic decision to paint your walls red…..um, not really.

Just choose a red you love, and a fresh bright white, get the room painted, and move your stuff in!

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July 17, 2009

HOW TO: Design a Glamorous Movie Bedroom for Your Home

Filed under: Art and Culture, Color usage, Fabric Usage, Furniture, Paint, Uncategorized, Wall Decoration, art hanging and installation. — Tags: art deco, bedroom design, Carrie Bradshaw's bedroom, glamorous bedrooms, movie, movie bedrooms, movie set design, vanity tables — Leona Gaita @ 12:20 PM

One of the great traditions of Hollywood cinema is the creation of dreamy set designs. Why would we pay good money to go to a movie, just to see our favorite stars living lives in settings that are mundane? Even if the plot is in no way dependent on gorgeous interior design, seeing the interiors of beautiful homes is a big part of the escapism of the movies, and always has been.

Well my philosophy is: No home should be mundane. Each one should be as special as the individuals who dwell there. Whatever the available budget there’s always a way. The bedroom in particular is a personal sanctuary. Here are two beautiful,very different examples of glamorous movie bedrooms, and how YOU can get that glamour into your life.

CARRIE BRADSHAW’S CHIC, URBANE BEDROOM from “Sex and the City“

Here’s what Carrie’s got going on in her “newly renovated apartment”, and a few elements you can use to get the look:

Carrie Bradshaw's glam bedroom

Carrie Bradshaw is my friend! OK, don’t send the paddy wagon, I know she’s not real! But I feel like we’ve been through a lot together! Romantic ups and downs, career stalls and triumphs, keeping friendships alive through it all. I want to congratulate her for finally getting her act together in her apartment. Why wait for prince charming to come along to live in a chic environment? When she graduated from the small screen to the silver screen,thanks to set designer Jeremy Conway, my fictional friend stepped up to an elegant, modern and oh so urbane Manhattan apartment.

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West Elm Zebra Rug 9'x12' $749.00

Benjamin Moore -Clearest Ocean Blue 2064-40. White Dove would be nice on the trim and ceiling.

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Wallace Upholstered Headboard from Restoration Hardware $1495.00 for king

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Harriet White Glass Table Lamp from Barnes & Noble $179.00

Table from Target $229.00

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West Elm Desk, $329.00

Excaliber Collection from The Door Store, $169.99

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Carrie and her vanity

Paris Apartment MirroredVanity $7,800.00

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As always with Sex and the City, there is a strong blend of true-to-life reality, (the relationships) and pure fantasy (how could a journalist afford all those designer clothes?) That's why we love it! The mirrored vanity pictured above is a case in point. The one in Carrie's bedroom is comparable to this drop-dead-gorgeous seven drawered beauty from Paris Apartment (go to the site and drool) It retails for $7,800.00! That's equal to 19 pairs of Manolos! I doubt Carrie would make the sacrifice.

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Horchow $699.00

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I wouldn’t call this pretty mirrored vanity from Horchow a sacrifice! The curves are graceful, and it has the critical drawer for a blow dryer, and plenty of room for make-up and other necessities.

Gaita Interiors can make custom cream silk dupioni drapes for about $500 per pair.

West Elm Upholstered Slipper Chair $429.00

Ikea 30" round mirror $19.99 for over the vanity.

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Behind Carrie’s bed is a melange of framed wall art. West Elm has all you need, for the right prices. You can get that “collector’s look” in one fell swoop. I would install them in a random mix of black and white frames.
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The pillows are from www.pillowsandthrows.com The bedding is from Crate and Barrel.
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Oh Carrie! I wish you and Big SO MUCH LUCK! But just in case, maybe you should keep the lease on your perfectly elegant little nest… Big’s a tricky guy! You never know.

ART DECO 1930′S ALL- OUT GLAMOUR ” Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day“

The plot is thin, but the performers are all pros, and the eye candy can’t be beat! Sets, costumes and the art direction are fabulous and flawless. Here the set designer, Katie Spencer, expertly recreated a high end Art Deco interior complete with a few anachronisms (which add to the authenticity) from earlier periods such as old fashioned ruffled sheers, and a slightly frumpy dated looking slipper chair, and practically Victorian table lamps. Let’s keep the Art Deco elegance, but update the look a little:

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Satin bedding from Speigel.com

From HomeDecorators.com Standing mirrored Room Divider $699.00

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Seville Headboard at Target.com $409.99

Sheer Curtains

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The sheers above are from Country Curtains. You would need to triple up on them to get that full look. Gaita Interiors can make very full custom sheer drapes (no ruffles!) for about $300 per pair.

Schumacher Wallpaper Imperial Trellis-alabaster, for behind the bed

Thibaut Cantonese, pearl, for an accent wall.

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Horchow Crystal Ball Table Lamp $155

Horchow Mirrored End Table $269.00

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Venetian Mirror from www.theMirrorLady.com $341.00

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I wouldn’t build a bedroom with a platform. To me, it’s a tripping hazard. I’m getting on in years, you know! But you can add the curve and some luxury with a round white shag rug. This one from Crate and Barrel is quite nice. If you have enough room, Home Decorators makes one up to 10′ round for the same price!

6 foot round rug from Crate and Barrel

Crate and Barrel Petrie Chair $899.00

Pale Gold Metallic Paint from Modern Masters

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If your ceiling is in very good condition, you can add another layer of glam with a couple of coats of gold metallic paint. Modern Masters does a great job, with the paint, and advice on technique. Benjamin Moore Bone White would be nice on the walls where there's no wallpaper. White Dove for the trim.

Vanity Dreassing Table from ReadyToCover.com

From Wisteria.com , vaniy stool $249

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If your space is small, this dressing table (delivered unfinished) from ReadyToCover is surprisingly practical, with plenty of hidden storage below. The kidney shape works well with the Art Deco look.

The vanity is just a dressed up shelf in a bay window. Great idea!

At the end of this fluffy romp, our charming leading lady, Delysia, chooses love over riches, with her poor but sincere (sexy) musician boyfriend Michael. I’m afraid she may have to say goodbye to the deluxe digs she was accustomed to. Oh well… C’est L’amour!

BE A STAR! ….and GO DECORATE!

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June 11, 2009

Hanging Art: 3 Approaches Prefered by Interior Designers

Filed under: Color usage, Fabric Usage, Flowers, Gifts, Holidays, Larchmont, Paint, Wall Decoration, art hanging and installation. — Tags: art and mementos, art collage, art hung on bookcases, art installation, botanical prints, comfortable living room, contemporary painting, dining room chair slipcovers, elegant dining room, framed tiles, framed wallpaper, geometric art installation, glass art, hanging art, how to hang art, Large art, The Paris Hang, white slipcovers — Leona Gaita @ 12:18 PM

There are as many ways to hang and display art as there are artists and art lovers. But if we try, we can boil it down to 3 basic approaches, within which you can make your own rules.

1) NEAT and GEOMETRIC…the grid:

If you like your world visually neat and organized, this is your look.

In this case the vibrant energy of the strong color palette is kept in check by the geometric installation of the art.

Neat, but far from dull! The geometry is further strengthened by the symmetrical portraits on each side.

I couldn't resist adding this similar image of Matisse's Red Studio

Gilded botanicals are installed with precision, and add just the right touch in this year round sun room. (Gaita Interiors)

A grouping of small framed art can take the place of a single larger piece, as in these examples, above and below.

These pretty framed tiles from Linda Paul could fill a whole wall in a kitchen or casual dining room.

Framed tiles from www.lindapaul.com

Life is messy! It’s nice to come home to a crisp, clean look in your personal sanctuary. The art installations below certainly add to a sense of calm and tranquility.

A restful and elegant dining room.

White dining room from Better Homes and Gardens

A pretty bedroom in neutral tones. Very tranquil.

I love the calm, cool slate blue combined with a pop of bright red!

The key to this look is identical (or nearly so) frames. What’s inside the frames may be similar, related or vary wildly. It’s the frames that keep it together, and provide that clean, calm organized appearance. The only down side to this look is the installation. Precision is called for. If you’re going to do it yourself, here are some tips for getting it just right. You may consider hiring a pro for this. Many framers provide art hanging services. Or a good handy man/carpenter can do the job.

2) WILD ABANDON, or….more is more

It may be a lifetime’s collection of art and mementos, or just the result of a flea market spree… Or a little of both. There’s a fun free spirited trend toward wild, sprawling art installations for the home. Why interior designers love it? It gives the home instant and unique personality, the homeowner’s personality. You can finish a room in one big picture hanging marathon!

By Thomas Jayne via House Beautiful

Framed vintage wallpapers via Apartment Therapy

Artistic collection via Domino Magazine

A sprawling collage made of art. Very Bohemian.

Tiffany Blue walls make a great backdrop for black and white photos in a variety of black frames. (via Domino)

I like the way the art picks up the black and white checkerboard floor.

By Thomas Jayne via House Beautiful

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I wouldn't call this sprawling. It's neatly organized, filling the space like wallpaper.

I wouldn't call this sprawling. It's neatly organized, filling every inch like wallpaper.

They could have just hung the orange painting over the sofa, but that wouldn't have been half as interesting.

3) ONE IMPORTANT STATEMENT PIECE

If you’re lucky enough to own art that’s big and “important”, you can use the time honored approach of letting that piece stand alone, or even lead the design decisions for a whole space. Interior designers LOVE IT when a home owner has big art! It makes the rest of our job so easy!

The rooms below all appear to have been inspired by the one major art piece present.

Looks like this beautiful painting was the inspiration for the rest of the room, with excellent results.

Every detail falls in line behind the stunning contemporary painting.

Here, even the almost-black wood floor follows suit.

The oversized art photography sets not only the color scheme but the entire theme of the room.

Expertly modulated greys pick up the shades in the art, without overpowering it.

Expertly modulated grays pick up the shades in the art, without overpowering it.

A pinch of white in teh bold painting is picked up in the chair's slipcovers.

A pinch of white in the bold painting is picked up in the chair's slipcovers.

SOME PEOPLE JUST REFUSE TO FIT IN!…the hybrids

Here are some beautiful examples of art installations that combine some or all of the above methods…or just do their own thing:

A statement piece, surrounded by small satelights, on a neutral backdrop.

A statement piece, surrounded by small satelites, on a neutral backdrop.

Soothing classic color scheme is enlivened

The color scheme in the furnishings and paint is laid back, the art pops, all to great effect.

Wall art isn’t necessarily flat! This traditional living room by Mary Anne Smiley Interiors with stunning multi dimensional glass art, combined with contemporary painting, defies categorization. I love that!!

Grid Interrupted: My favorite room at the Kip's Bay Showhouse by Bunny Williams.

Oops I forgot my art...very pretty!

A collection of various sizes is carefully arranged inside an imaginary box to create, in effect, a single piece. From Martha Stewart

This is known as The Paris Hang; almost sculptural.

Got art, but now walls? Here's a solution.

Got art, but no walls? Here's a solution.

Another one

Symetrical, but complex installation complimented by subtle paint and fabric selections.

Symmetrical, but complex installation, complimented by subtle paint and fabric selections.

Remember the most important things when you’re thinking about how to hang your art:

HAVE FUN and EXPRESS YOURSELF!

My friend Kelly from DesignTies suggested a style I missed: Art leaning on shelves. As she suggests, this gives you lots of flexibility. If you get bored, you can change things around, and never put a nail in the wall! I found this pretty image from DesignHoleOnLine.

A cozy niche with artistic flair.

From E Designs Custom Interiors

And this combo, hanging and leaning from E Designs Custom Interiors

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