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Home Interior Decorating

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Affordable Home Interior Decorating

Every home interior decorating plan should reflect the inner calm of its owner. Whether that formulates to be the vision of a luxurious five star hotel or the nearest Hard Rock Café, a home should represent its inhabitant’s true personality. However, one thing that can make interior decorating slightly more difficult is a smaller budget. Luckily there are some handy hints to inexpensive design that can easily transform your home into that much needed haven.

First of all, throw away all that unnecessary clutter that has accumulated over the years. It is essential to make space available to create an organized and stress-free environment. Purchase storage containers to slide in and under furniture, such as the Organize It All Jute Stackable Storage Box. Finally designers have come up with a storage box that doesn’t look old-fashioned and bland. It has a brown faux leather top and bottom trim, juxtaposing light and dark tones.

The design allows for multiple boxes to be stacked on top of one another.

Next, think of color. Repainting your walls is not only quick, but affordable too. Using light hues will create a spacious and peaceful appearance, but experiment with pale green, blue or yellow tones.

Using these shades rather than a crisp white will encourage greater warmth and liveliness. Painting the walls darker colors will enhance the feeling of cosiness – but will also make the space appear confined.

By painting one wall within a room the most up-to-date shade, an attractive focal point is instantly created. This is a brilliant way to distract visitor’s eyes away from those areas you haven’t got around to yet!

When it comes to the furniture, start off by rearranging it. This can often make the difference you were longing for, and provide a fresh look when you’re simply bored of a room’s usual appearance. Another technique to brighten up the furniture you already own is covering sofa sets, chairs or even tables with vibrant colored throws.

One example is the SIS Futon Covers – Mystic Futon Cover.

The sharp contrast between the raised black pattern and the underlying red material is what this year’s decor is all about. Another method to think about is reupholstering certain items, such as an armchair, as it works out cheaper than buying anything new. Using material with an artistic motif on it can really revive the space.

Wooden features in your home can be given the kiss of life with sanding, painting or sealing. Whether cupboards or floorboards, it does not take much to give the wood some care. However, if sanding and sealing your floor is still too big a project for you, a quick fix is investing in a large, soft rug to cover it up with.

Take a look at L.A. Rugs Ultra Black Shag Rug

It would be ideal in a modern and minimalistic pad that features chrome, white and black.
Accessories are a great way of adding personality and continuing a chosen theme. Find your favourite photographs or creative magazine images and frame them! And not just any frame – find one that is stylish and interesting.

This goes for mirror frames too – look at the Linon Cocostick Zebra Round Mirror.

It doubles up as a mirror and an attractive focal point. The circular shape of it also makes a refreshing change when the majority of household furniture is geometric in style.

Other accessories can include pretty candles and cosy throw pillows. Both of these can be selected in a certain color. For example, if you are looking to introduce a lively tone to your house, why not incorporate a touch of vibrant turquoise or fierce fuchsia. On the other hand, if your home is the epitome of elegance, opt for monochromatic accessories in creams, beiges and browns.

The Oxford Throw Pillow would fit in well within a nature-inspired home, where the decor revolves around white walls and furniture, bold plants and a profusion of natural light.

The Oxford Garden Throw Pillow is featured in a Macaw green, but is also available in Aruba blue, Melon pink and Hunter green just to name a few.
It does not take much to see how interior home decorating is still possible on a low budget. Often it just comes down to throwing out the old, covering up the unsightly and bringing in some cheerful accessories.

At the end of the day, if you feel happy and relaxed in your redesigned home – you couldn’t have done any better.

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

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Design Game Room

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Design a Rec Room – Game Room – Home Bar

Rec rooms, short for recreation rooms, were mainstays in homes before the advent of fully-dedicated home theatres. Also called game rooms, these in-home fun centers can often be found in many basements or any part of the house away from the core living areas like living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. They can also be used in different ways from entertainment rooms complete with home theatre and sound systems to a traditional game room design with billiard table, table tennis, and the odd arcade game to a home bar.

The main role of a rec room is for entertaining friends and providing a relaxing way for family to bond after a long, stressful day or week through the various activities available. Therefore, when you begin to think about how to design your own rec room, think first about how to merge your own stylistic sensibilities with exciting ways for your family and friends to get together.

The basic components of a rec room are:

Seating
Food & Beverages
Entertainment & Games

Design Game Room: Seating

Important to creating a comfortable environment for your family and friends to get together is cozy seating. Of course there are many choices for seating, including bar stools, couches, club chairs, game chairs, and more.

You cannot just pick one. In fact, you will most likely mix and match different seating based on the activities you and guests will engage in.

Moreover, the definition of “fun” will vary with each member of your household. As a result, what activities everyone wants to include in your home rec room will differ. While space will limit your list, make an effort to accommodate everyone OR look at seating that will be multi-functional.

For example, bean bags are often viewed as just for kids.

However, ample-sized bean bags like the Jaxx Lounger 7.5’ Large Bean Bag Chair in Cinnabar Micro-Suede make great seating whether you want to lounge alone, cuddle with a special someone, or even take a well-deserved nap in the middle of the day. With a choice of colors from cinnamon to apple, you can also add a fun splash of color to an otherwise drab game room.

For relaxing, reclining chairs are also ideal options to look into for your rec room whether you plan to watch a game on TV or read a book. What’s more, recliners come in sizes that can accommodate family and guests. Take for example the Catnapper Cuddler Dual Reclining Sofa which can seat three with snug pillow-style armrests and backrests.

You can even add a clever seating accessory like the Coaster Furniture Promenade Theater Black Storage Ottoman. In addition to serving as a convenient “coffee table” where you can place trays of drinks and food, this unit also provides sufficient storage for your remote controls, board games, and more.

Of course, if video games are an essential part of your rec room, appropriate seating may also be required. While bean bags will work, game-specific chairs like the Corbeau LG1 Black and Grey Cloth Game Chair and

the wireless X Rocker Wireless Game Chair with Swivel Base will be a welcome choice for game aficionados.

Finally, if you also have an area set aside for a home bar, you need to provide matching bar seating like bar stools. The very metropolitan and modern Hillsdale Hudson 25.75 Inch Swivel Counter Stool or

Backless Bar Stool the more traditional Regal Belford 30” High Round Backless Swivel Bar Stool are great choices that can be easily expanded.

Design Game Room – Food & Beverages (or Home Bar)

Your family and guests will appreciate the refreshment a home bar in your rec room can provide. In fact, it need not be all alcoholic beverages. Soda fountains, a classic sofa cooler, and a smaller sized refrigerator stocked with cool drinks are also welcome additions. However, the foundation of a good home bar is a bar.

If you are lacking for space, a folding home bar like the Home Styles Furniture Steamer Black Home Bar can be easily pushed aside and stored when not needed yet expand into a full-fledged bar to store your bottles, glasses, and more when entertaining.

If a bar is just for the occasional parties, you can also opt for a mini bar like the Howard Miller Contemporary Wine Bar that doesn’t take up too much space yet keeps your beverages organized and accessible.

Design Game Roon – Entertainment & Games

Finally, your rec room will need fun activities that can include board games, video games, and more traditional pastimes like table tennis, pool, and foosball that the whole family can enjoy. These activities are also a great way to bond.

A model like the Tornado Tournament 2000 Foosball Table will fit into any traditionally designed rec room while

the Garlando G-1000 Foosball Table looks like a contemporary piece of art in itself.

On the other hand, billiards is another popular rec room activity.

The 3 in 1 Game Table in Antique Walnut can be used as a Foosball, Billiard/Pool table, and Rod Hockey Table. This is certainly the perfect choice especially if you are lacking for space. Multi-functional furniture is certainly the smart way to go!

Last but certainly not least, Table Tennis is another sport that the whole family can bond over especially when you play in teams.

Do not worry about the space since most models like the Stiga Spyder Ping Pong Table store easily.

Of course, you can go multi-functional again (in this case, table tennis and billiards/pool) with the Stiga Duo Conversion Top Table Tennis Table

With the amazing choices for seating, entertainment, and food/beverage, putting the “recreation” in rec room is easy to do. While home theatres are what is currently in, an old-fashioned rec room or game room with modern sensibilities accommodating video games and multi-functional furniture makes for another exciting option.

In fact, with a little careful planning, a home theatre can also be a part of your rec room. What’s more, with multi-functional furnishings as covered above, even spaces you might think too small can work. Now you are all set to design your game room!

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

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Vintage Furniture

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Charming Vintage Furniture Inspired Pieces

You don’t need to hit up a thrift store or a flea market to find charismatic antique furniture – vintage-styled pieces are coming back in style and being manufactured by mass furniture retailers.

If you like the idea of old-world pieces, but second-hand finds are a little too outdated for you, there are furnishings available that are influenced by antiques, but have a modern or contemporary twist to them.

Check out the following vintage-inspired furniture pieces to incorporate into your home:

Trica Vintage 26″ High Classic Brushed Steel Swivel Counter Bar Stool

The old-world detailing in this barstool’s back is contrasted with a brushed steel finish – a great example of antique style coming together with modern influences.

Stanley Furniture Vintage Coffee Table

This cocktail table from Stanley features fluted legs and antique hardware on the drawers, giving off an elegant appearance.

South Shore Furniture Vintage Bedroom Set

For a simple, small-detailed vintage look, try the pieces in the South Shore Vintage Cherry collection. Each piece has just the amount of character, like crown molding, to subtly give off an antique vibe.

AF Lighting Jackson Five Light Antique Chandelier

This stunning chandelier from AF Lighting features a burnished silver finish, beading, crystals, and white glass – it channels the 1940’s vintage glam look.

Crosley Radio Vintage Stereo

Get the look of an old-fashioned radio with updated features – this lovely cherry-stained media player doesn’t just play records, it can play CDs and cassettes as well.

Pulaski Royale Antique Armoire

You really can’t get more vintage that the Pulaski Royale armoire. It features gorgeous gold-painted detailing, like rosette drawer handles and carved patterns in the frame.

Vintage Map Linon Vintage World Map Under Glass

A real vintage world map would probably cost you hundreds, but for a fraction of the price, you can get a replica in a sleek black frame with gold beading details.

Wall Mount Jewelry Amoire Southern Enterprises Arbor Wall Mount Jewelry Armoire

Southern Enterprises’ Arbor jewellery armoire has the appearance of a family heirloom with its antique oak finishing, carved frame detailing, and bevelled mirror on the door.

Vintage Bed Powell Crestview Vintage Bed

With its vintage brass finish and unique scrolled metalwork, the Crestview bed from Powell will take you back to the early 20th century.

Antique Wine Console Howard Miller Barcelona Wine and Spirits Home Bar Console

Special details in this bar console include reeded columns, molded detailing, and vintage-styled iron wine rack. The door also locks for added security.

Vintage Rug Couristan Pave Area Rug Collection – Vintage Damask/Golden Pearl

This golden-cream hued area rug will be the perfect centerpiece to your living room, dining room, or bedroom. It’s been power-loomed with 100% silk for the ultimate in comfort.

Antique Latern Zodax Lyon Antique Lantern

Finished in vintage grey metal with miniature clawed feet, the Bevelled Lantern from Zodax is ideal for indoor or outdoor use.

Solid Oak Rolltop Vintage Desk By Haugen Furniture

The traditional-styled student desk from Haugen Furniture channels the 1800’s with its rubbed oak finish and curved side panels.

Antique Mirror Avanity Greenwich 30″ Antique Cherry Mirror

The Victorian-inspired Antique Cherry mirror from Avanity has a subtly carved floral pattern and a dainty curved top for a feminine look in your bathroom.

Landmark Lighting Vintage Floor Lamp

The jewelled Tiffany shade featured in Landmark’s vintage floor lamp will instantly give any room an antique charm.

Antique Faucet DreamLine Victorian Series Three Hole Antique Bathroom Faucet

Made from solid brass with an antique bronze finish, the Victorian-styled faucet from DreamLine has softer, rounder edges that are almost contemporary in style as well.

Butler Specialty Vintage End Table

The beautiful sunburst pattern on Butler Specialty’s end table top gives this relatively simple table visual interest. Its refined cabriole legs and antique pewter hardware make it seem like a true-to-life vintage piece.

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

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Home Decor For Men

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Home Décor for Men

For the everyday man, what is the number one goal in home design he’d like to achieve? Comfort. When some women decorate their home, they put looks before comfort, but a lot of men tend to think differently. They want a place that’s low-maintenance, relaxing, and simple. Lots of women may opt for this as well, but the main difference between the two gender’s décor is how it looks overall.

No matter where a man lives, whether it’s a condo, house, or loft, they all have one theme in common – functionality. Normally, the most important factor of their home is the electronics. They may not necessarily add to the décor, but a big screen TV,

Big TV Stands , laptop, or video game system may be considered their focal point!

When it comes to furniture, a piece that’s definitely the ultimate in comfort is a recliner.

Catnapper Magnum Recliner Catnapper Magnum Chaise Oversized Rocker Recliner with Sensate Heat-Massage and X-TRA Comfort Ottoman

Coaster Furniture King Black Leather Recliner

Simmons Recliner Simmons Upholstery Geneva Recliner

Match the recliner’s cushy, oversized look with a sofa set that’s in the same style. If you’re worried that oversized pieces will make a room seem smaller, that’s actually the opposite of their effect – they can actually make a room look bigger depending on how you arrange them.

Distinction Leather Skirted 3 Piece Leather Living Room Set

Klaussner Sofa Set Klaussner Furniture Auburn Sofa Set

3 Piece Sofa Set Coaster Sao Paulo 3 Piece Leather Living Room Set

To add even more comfort to the living room, try an ottoman instead of a coffee table. Its padded top can act as a footrest, as well as a tabletop and even storage.

Modus Milano Leather Storage Bench

Wholesale Interiors Baxton Studio Dark Brown Tufted Leather Cube Ottoman

4D Concepts Large Faux Leather Lift Top Brown Ottoman

If you’re looking for a dining room table, less is more. A table with little to no details, in a dark shade, represents masculine style.

Klaussner Dining Room Table Klaussner Furniture Ashton Dining Room Table

Stanley Dining Table Stanley Furniture Lincoln Park Maple Parsons Table in Dark Java Finish

Black Glass Table TransDeco – Black Glass Dining Table

A desk can also work in the same style. If you’ve needed one for your home office, depending on the amount of storage you need, there’s a masculine desk out there for you.

South Shore Furniture Element Brown Computer Desk

Ameriwood Industries Tiverton Black Corner Computer Desk

Home Desk Bestar Connexion Corner Home Desk

Lots of men really don’t care about a bed frame or headboard – they feel like all they need is a comfy mattress and sheets to fall asleep. So, the simpler the bed frame, the better – and usually no headboard is required.

South Shore Furniture Back Bay Dark Chocolate Platform Bed

Storage Platform Bed Drawers Prepac Manhattan Platform Storage Bed Drawers

Wood Platform Bed Night and Day Furniture Spices Coriander Wood Platform Bed

Another piece that can be considered almost electronic is lighting. There are so many advanced-looking lights out there, so you can be sure to find one for a technologic mind.

Lite Source Swing-Arm Clamp On Lamp in Polished Silver

Adesso Eternity Extended Gooseneck Lamp

Spaceship Light ELK Lighting Novelty Starship Pendant

What about paint colours? Some men can’t be bothered to pick out paint colours because it may be considered an unnecessary detail, but it will tie the whole masculine design scheme together. Colours that are associated with men are the dark, deep versions of primary colours – navy, red, green, and of course black & white for accent. Here are a few samples from Benjamin Moore to get you inspired:

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

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Bed Frames

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Bed Frames Buying Guide

Is a bed frames the next piece of bedroom furniture you need? Now has never been a better time to start looking. Nowadays, there are so many sizes and types available, so you’re not limited to a small selection.

You can really show off your personality and design style with a unique bed frame, so make sure you find one you really love – you’ll hopefully be sleeping on it for years to come! When hunting for that perfect frame, you’ll need to have three factors picked out – the size, style, and construction material.

The following guide has all the information you need about selecting the ideal bed frame just for you.

Bed Frames Size

Depending on your different needs, there is a selection of bed sizes for you to choose from. For your children, they’ll most likely go with a twin bed, while teenagers would appreciate a full or even queen bed. For master bedrooms where the bed will be shared, you might have enough size to try a king. Those who are lucky and have tons of space can stretch out in luxury on the California king bed.

Always make sure you have enough space for the bed – if it’s too small, you’ll be disappointed because you could have gone bigger, and if it’s too large, you’ll have no room to walk around, let alone get it in the actual door frame. Here are the basic bed sizes and their measurements:

Twin/Single: 39” width x 75” length

Extra Long Twin: 39” width x 80” length

Full/Double: 54” width x 75” length

Queen: 60” width x 60” length

King: 76” width x 80” length

California King: 72” width x 84” length

Bed Frames Style

Canopy Beds

These beds have four upward posts that are all connected at the top – perfect for hanging drapery. Canopy beds have an elegant and regal flair to them, so if you really want to relax in luxury, shop for a canopy bed.

Canopy Beds Magnussen Hastings Canopy Bed

Stanley Furniture American Perspective Wood Canopy Bed

Young America by Stanley Antique White Canopy Bed

Sleigh

Sleigh beds have a headboard that’s larger in size than the footboard, and their tops are curved outward, giving them a classic, sophisticated look. Since the footboard is curved, if you happen to be tall, your feet might rest against it, so try and look for one that is long enough for you.

American Drew Bob Mackie Leather Sleigh Bed

Wood Sleigh Bed Modus Solid Wood City Sleigh Bed in Deep Walnut

Twin Sleigh Bed Powell Sunday Funnies Twin Size Sleigh Bed

Platform

Sleek and low to the ground, the platform bed is becoming a popular bed choice. The mattress is supported by slats instead of a box spring, so they are generally cheaper than box-spring beds. Most platform beds are modern in style with little to no details.

Homelegance Osten Solid Hardwood Cherry Platform Bed

Sitcom Cosmo Platform Bed Sitcom Cosmo Collection Leather Platform Bed

Atlantic Furniture Monterey Platform Bed Frame with Open Footrail

Bunk

Normally used in kid’s rooms to save space, bunk beds are two twin beds stacked onto each other. Nowadays, there are really innovative bunk beds out there that feature built-in desks, drawers, and media centers. They even have bunk beds with a double bed on the bottom and twin on top.

Tradewins The Hampton Twin Bunk Bed

South Shore Furniture Logik Sunny Pine Twin Over Twin L-shaped Loft Bunk Bed Set

Twin Full Bunk Beds Young America myHaven Twin Full Bunk Bed with Under Bed Storage

Loft

Loft beds follow the same idea as a bunk bed, but they feature a twin or double bed on top with a desk, media center, or couch on the bottom. They’re a great space saver and a cool idea for teenager rooms.

Powell Matte Black Textured Twin Over Futon Bunk Bed

Lea Freetime White Loft Bed

Powell Teen Trends Full Loft Bunk Bed

Storage

Storage beds are basically platform beds that are higher off the ground to accommodate drawers in their base. This is another great space-saving idea – you won’t even need a dresser to take up valuable floor area!

Queen Storage Platform Bed South Shore Furniture Copley QueenPlatform Bed Two Storage Drawers

Storage Platform Beds Prepac Black Sonoma Tall Platform Storage Beds with 12 Drawers

Platform Bed Drawers South Shore Furniture Cosmos Kids Platform Bed with Drawers

Bed Frame Material

Leather

Leather is one of those materials that can look good with any style, depending on its detailing. You can go ultra-modern with a minimalist leather bed, or lots of tufting can give a leather bed a traditional feel. Beds made of top-grain leather may be expensive, but they will definitely last the longest, so consider your bed an investment piece and don’t be afraid to spend a little more on high-quality leather.

Hillsdale Brookland Dark Brown Leather Bed

Homelegance Lennox Taupe Leather Platform Beds

Somerton Signature Brown Leather Sleigh Bed

Metal

For a lofty, industrial appearance, opt for a metal-framed bed. They look ideal in simplistically designed bedrooms. Plus, their metal frame is guaranteed to be extra strong.

Fashion Bed Group Chatham Contemporary Metal Bed

Hillsdale Soho Metal Bed Frame

Hillsdale Terrace Bed Frames Metal

Wrought Iron

Bed frames with intricate, timeless wrought iron will instantly give your room some charm. There are lots of different wrought iron patterns out there, so look around and see what detailed headboard and footboard catch your eye.

Fashion Bed Group Wrought Iron Bed Frame

Hillsdale Mercer Wrought Iron Beds in Antique Brown Finish

Wrought Iron Canopy Bed Powell Princess Rebecca Sparkle Twin Canopy Bed

Wood

Probably the most sought-after material for beds (and most furniture) is wood. It’s a versatile, durable material that will never go out of style.

Pulaski Toscano Vialetto Wood Bed Frame

Sitcom Stratus Mahogany Platform Beds

South Shore Furniture Sand Castle Sunny Pine Wood Bed

Fabric

Beds that have been upholstered in fabric give visual interest to your bedroom, especially if the fabric is coloured and/or patterned. It can also be comfy to lean against your fabric headboard!

Lexington Zacara Peninsula Upholstered Beds

Stanley Furniture Hudson Upholstered Bed Frame

Accent Furniture Metropolitan Upholstered Platform Bed

Natural Fibers

Fibers like rattan, wicker, or bamboo are not only an eco-friendly choice – they’re stylish, too. Make your bedroom a tropical paradise with a wicker-weaved bed frame.

Home Styles Queen Cabana Banana Natural Woven Beds

Stanley Furniture Portofino Ivory Twin Wicker Bed

Powell Kawayan Brushed Dark Brown Bamboo Daybed

A couple things to remember when shopping for bedroom furniture:

Some beds come with their own headboard, while others don’t. Sometimes it is a cheaper option to buy the bed frame and then the headboard after. Plus, you can customize the look of your bed that way!

Just because a bed claims that it comes with a free mattress doesn’t mean that you should opt for it – the reason it’s free is probably because it isn’t that great of quality. If this is a bed you’re planning on having forever, you’ll want a custom mattress that fits your needs. If the free mattress is offered with your child’s bed, you can consider it since they will eventually grow out of the bed.

If your entire bedroom needs a new look, why not opt for a bedroom set? The number of pieces they come with varies from 2 to 6, and it’s a great way to be sure all of your furniture will match. Plus, it will save you money in the long run, since you won’t be purchasing the pieces separately.

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

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Interior Paint Colors

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Interior Paint Colors for Your Home

It’s a definite challenge to pick out the perfect wall colour for the rooms in your home. What color do you paint the ceiling? Trim? And what furniture goes well with it?

The following will help you learn what interior paint colour scheme you’re after, what colors go together, and what furniture fits the color well.

If you’re not planning on selling your house anytime soon, why not take a risk with color? If you were planning to sell your house in the next three to five years, you might want to stick with neutral colours so people won’t be turned off by eccentrics if they want to invest in your home.

The following are popular interior paint colour schemes and their definitions:

Monochromatic: Using the same colour throughout the room, possibly varying with tints and shades (like mint green and forest green).
Analogous: Choosing paint colours that are right next to each other on the colour wheel (such as yellow and orange, or purple and pink).
Complimentary: colors that are the opposite of each other on the colour wheel (like red and green, or blue and yellow).

When you’re choosing your paint colour(s), remember these tips:

Choose the wall color first, instead of the ceiling or trim. Those are normally accent parts to the room and should match your primary wall color.
You’ll need to check the paint swatches in natural light, artificial light, sunrise/sunset, and night-time lighting. The shade may look different in separate lighting, and it might not be the right choice for you in the end.
Light colored paints make the room appear more spacious, and do well when applied to long walls of a room.
Dark coloured paints make a room feel cozier, and work well on the end walls of a long room. However, they require more maintenance than light walls, and absorb heat faster.
White ceilings give off an illusion of more space in a room.

Here are the different kinds of paint types and their definitions:

Flat: It doesn’t reflect light, so it’s a good finish for hiding imperfections. Use flat paint in a room that doesn’t require a lot of cleaning, or gets disturbed with wear and tear.

Satin/Eggshell: Both names are interchangeable. This paint has a delicate shine that is indicative of a fresh eggshell. It is a step up from flat paint – it’s more stain resistant and longer lasting.

Gloss: Hard, shiny, and good at hiding brush strokes – that’s gloss paint for you. However, it may draw imperfections to the walls. It is the most stain resistant paint, though, and the easiest to clean.

Semi-Gloss: If you want the look of gloss but not the imperfections that may come through, try a semi-gloss. It’s good for rooms that go through a lot of wear and tear, because it’s simple to clean and relatively hard.

Now that you know the basics of selecting paint, it’s time to select your colour! Look through the different shades and colour combinations from Benjamin Moore Paints to see which one will work in your home.

Red

Dusty Rose Paint Monochromatic

Red Home Paint Analogous

Red Interior Paint Complimentary

A unique way to accent red walls is through gold-tinted furniture.
AF Lighting Candice Olson Logan Gold Floor Lamp
L.A. Rugs Platinum Style Gold Tapestry Rug
Murray Feiss Viola Leaf Gold Mirror

Blue

Blue Interior Paint Monochromatic

Blue Home Paint Analogous

Blue Paint Ideas Complimentary

To compliment a blue room, white furniture really pops out.

South Shore Platform Bed South Shore Furniture Newbury Collection White Platform Bed
Klaussner Furniture Treasures White Dining Table
Global Furniture USA 757 Series White Leather Sofa

Green

Green Interior Paint Monochromatic/

Green Home Paint Analogous

Green Paint Color Complimentary

Warm, wooden furniture in maple finishing compliments any shade of green.
Asian Platform Bed Atlantic Furniture Manhattan Platform Bed with Open Footrail
Stanley Furniture Sunset Key Rum Round Cocktail Table Set
Stanley Furniture Provincia Maple Dresser in Golden Distressed Finish

Yellow

Yellow Interior Paint Monochromatic

Yellow Home Paint Analogous

Yellow Paint Complimentary

Espresso-treated hardwood contrasts well against the bright yellow, but isn’t as harsh as black.

Hillsdale Tiburon Bentwood Queen Platform Bed
Kathy Ireland Home by Omnia Furniture Leather Mirage Brown Leather Sleeper Sofa (multiple finishes)
Homelegance Daisy Espresso Trestle Table

Purple

Purple Interior Paint Monochromatic

Purple Home Paint Analogous

Interior Purple Paint Complimentary

Since the purple is so strong, going with black furniture won’t overpower it.

Fashion Bed Group Kyoto Modern Black Platform Bed
Alphaville Le Corbusier Grande Chaise Black Sectional (2 finishes)
Lifestyle Solutions Ebony 9 Drawer Triple Black Dresser

Brown

Brown Interior Paint Monochromatic

Brown Paint Shades Analogous

Paint Brown Complimentary

Silver or chrome is a great accent colour in a brown room.
Super Nova Floor Lamp AF Lighting Supernova Floor Lamp
Brown Futon
Brown Bar Stool

Grey

Grey Paint Monochromatic

Grey Interior Paint Analogous

Grey Paint Ideas Complimentary

Bright red furniture will really stand out in a silver or grey living space.

Armen Art Furniture Roc Red Leather Loveseat
Style Craft Nantucket Shade Floor Lamp
Hillsdale Red Bar Stool

Pink

Pink Paint Ideas Monochromatic

Pink Interior Paint Analogous

Pink Paint Shades Complimentary: http://img512.imageshack.us/i/pink3.jpg/

With pink, try furniture finished in mahogany for a rich, colourful room.

Fashion Bed Group Contemporary Mahogany Platform Bed
Global Furniture USA 728 Coffee Table Mahogany
Modus Canyon Mahogany Mahogany Mirror

Black

Black Paint Ideas Monochromatic

Black Interior Paint Analogous

Interior Black Paint Complimentary:

Purple is a fun way to really showcase a black room

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Skyline Furntiture Curved Back Upholstered Purple Chair
Skyline Premier Purple Border Upholstered Bed
Purple Pillow Mystic Valley Traders Profiles Plum Square Pillow 18 x 18

Have any paint questions or need some help matching shades with furniture just ask I am happy to help you with your interior paint colors and furniture!

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

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Glass Coffee Tables

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Glass Coffee Tables

Glass-Top Coffee Tables

One of the easiest ways to open up your living room and give it more style at the same time is to incorporate a glass-top coffee table into your space. Since the glass is see-through, it visibly takes up less room than it seems, so your living space will appear open and inviting. Glass coffee tables are becoming more and more popular because of their innovative and versatile designs.

I’ve decided to feature a selection of ultra-chic, style forward glass-top coffee tables for you to marvel at!

Alphaville’s Noguchi-Style Tribeca Glass Coffee Table is simple in design – two base pieces and a glass top – but makes a dramatic statement. Its style is charmingly retro with its kidney shaped top and boomerang-styled legs. Choose between black, medium walnut, and oiled American walnut finishing, depending on the colour scheme in your living room.

The Karen Motion Glass Coffee Table is puzzling to look at – where does one surface start and another surface begin? If you’re all about intriguing design, this table is definitely a spectacle. Its unique free form shape and shiny chrome legs will catch your guest’s attention!

Blending different finished wood together in its base, Global Furniture USA’s Neville Oval Glass Coffee Table in Natural Finish is guaranteed to be the new focal point of your living room. This contemporary piece is a work of art in itself – mixing wood, glass, and metal together in the process. The Neville table is designed to make a statement in a living space.

Ideal for media rooms, the Natural Wood Glass Top Coffee Table has a black metal base that resembles film strip. If you think it’s too much of a cliché to put this table in the movie room, it can easily fit into other areas of the home because of its simple design.

The Grace Gothic Glass Cocktail Table has a subtle elegance with its espresso-hued wrought iron detailing in the base. Because it’s not too over-the-top in gothic style, it can easily go from a formal living room to the family room. But what about the little ones running into the table? Not to worry – the table features clipped corners for added safety.

Swivel Glass Coffee Table Looking for a coffee table that you can expand or contract? The Magnussen Modesto Swivel Cocktail Table has a unique swivel feature that allows you to push the lower tray underneath the upper tray just in case you need more – or less – table space.

Which coffee table is your favourite? I can’t decide – I love them all!

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

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Buy Dining Room Furniture

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Buy Dining Room Furniture

Dining Room Furniture: A Buying Guide

Some of the most classic pieces in a home are the dining table and chairs. They aren’t considered disposable pieces that you’ll replace in a couple years – you’ll want your dining room furniture to last a lifetime.

If you’re looking to buy dining room furniture like a new dining room table and chairs, follow this guide to help you pick that dining set which will last for years to come.

What size of dining table are you looking for? You should know the measurements of your dining area, so you know what table size can actually fit there. Round tables are generally better fitting in smaller rooms, while rectangular tables take up more space. There should be about 48 inches between your table and the wall to be seated comfortably.

Hillsdale Embassy Cherry Top Dining Room Table

Canterbury Home Furnishing Plantation Rectangular Brown Dining Room Table

There are many different styles of dining tables out there – which one is right for you? Traditional lovers should look out for oval or slightly curved tables with handcrafted detailing and Queen Anne style legs. Country or rustic followers will be drawn to naturally finished wood and a simplistic design. And for modern or contemporary fans, streamlined, detail-free tables constructed of glass and/or chrome are ideal.

Standard St Pierre Double Pedestal Dining Table

International Concepts Farmhouse Unfinished Country Style Dining Table with Turned Legs

Contemporary Dining Room Table Global Furniture USA Amy Dining Table

Remember to consider the material of your table as well. The most popular choice is wood, but beware of softwood tables, because they will be easier to scratch. Tablecloths can always help prevent damage. On the other hand, glass top tables will resist against scratches and staining, but they have one downfall – fingerprints. Keep up the look of your glass table by wiping it occasionally with window cleaner.

Stanley Furniture Lincoln Park Parsons Maple Dining Room Table

TransDeco – Glass Dining Table

When it comes to dining room chairs, if you’re buying them separate from the table, you have to take their measurements and be sure they fit the table of your choice.

You want about 12 inches of space between the chair’s seat and the table top for comfortable seating. Basic dining chairs are about 18 – 19 inches tall, and the seat is normally 20 – 24 inches in width. Remember to consider who will sit in these seats – if you’ve got a tall family member, find chairs with backs that will accommodate their height.

You can possibly have different chair options for children if your dining chairs are too big or heavy for them.

Dining chairs that have been upholstered will be comfortable, but beware of spills. Buying chairs with a darker shade of fabric will minimize the look of stains.

The best materials for an upholstered chair are leather and microfiber, because they can be easily cleaned. Basic wood or metal/plastic chairs will repel stains with the right finishing, although they will not have the same comfort level.

Lexington Arm Chair Lexington Long Cove Glen Arbor Arm Chair with Cream Fabric in Shell White Finish (Set of 2)

Steve Silver Montibello Leather Dining Room Chair

Black Side Chair Home Styles Furniture Black Solid Hardwood Side Chair

Now you are ready to buy dining room furniture!

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

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Guest Room Ideas

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Guest Room Decorating So Your Guest Won’t Want to Leave

There is no doubt about it—a guest room should make your guest feel right at home! Therefore, to achieve this goal, you have to decorate this room so inviting and comfortable that they will not want to leave it too soon.

There are two ways of approaching this design project. First, you can create a bedroom worthy of a Five Star hotel, which we have covered elsewhere . Another way is to simply make your guest room as comfy and “lived in” as part of your home only reserved for special visiting VIPs.

The vital design components of this ideal guest room include:

Ample storage
Comfortable furnishings and decor
Snug bedding
Books
A few personal or unique items

Guest Room Ideas: Ample Storage

Often our house guests can quickly feel out of place when they open a dresser or closet and find someone else’s belongings there, particularly if there is not enough room to place anything they have brought with them. Even if your guest is only staying for a weekend, not providing adequate storage space can make your guest feel like they are invading someone else’s property and quickly feel uncomfortable.

If you are lacking for rooms, it is understandable that the kid’s room (whether they have left for college or not) might double as a guest room. It is even forgivable if the closets still contain some items. However, before your guest arrives, be sure to free up at least half the closet space for their use. What’s more, make sure to supply them with enough hangers as well.

On the other hand, you should certainly free up the dressers completely. It would be less intimidating if your guest open up the dresser drawers to discover all this space was set aside especially for them. It might actually make them feel more welcome.

A bedroom dresser like the Lea Deer Run 5 Cherry Drawer Chest , for example, has five generously sized drawers waiting to be filled up whether they are staying overnight or for the long haul like during the holidays.
Meanwhile, the Standard Mission Hills Triple Dresser along

with a matching Standard Mission Hills Bedroom Mirror has more than necessary yet very welcome nine pull drawers and central two-door and fixed shelf compartment. What’s more, the mirror will not only provide an extra vanity mirror apart from the bathroom (especially if your guest will be sharing a bathroom with others in the household), but even a small room will seem larger with this addition.
BUT if you are completely lacking in built-in closet space, try adding a wardrobe armoire like the Ameriwood Systembuild Oak Wardrobe Armoire that lets you provide space to hang clothes, a shoe rack, dressers, and even room for bedding in one completely practical furniture piece.

Meanwhile, the Young America by Stanley Serenity Wardrobe Armoire offers plenty of storage and a beautiful and useful oval mirror integrated into the door.

Guest Room Ideas: Comfortable Furnishing and Décor

Of course, the two main things you will need to furnish your guest room are a bed (preferably a comfy one) and a dresser. On the other hand, a more creative and even practical choice would be to use a daybed that can serve as cosy seating as well as a bed for one or more.
The stylishly simple Hillsdale Miko Daybed , for example, offers two individual mattresses as well as flip-up end tables and flip-out magazine racks as well.
While your guest might not be staying long, you should still provide them with day-to-day items we often take for granted. This includes a coat or garment rack and even a clock.
You can add the Prepac Sonoma Black Cubbie Shelf Wall Coat Rack not just in your entryway but also in your guest room. Why? It makes a great place for them to hang their coats, jackets, and even handbags, while also providing secure space to keep their keys, watches, glove, and other items all on a convenient wall fixture

A clock is also a functional yet decorative addition to your guest room. A wall clock like the Howard Miller Quartz Wall Clock, for example, is simple enough not to be intimidating yet play its intended role.

Guest Room Ideas: Snug Bedding

Even while staying with the best hosts, sleeping in an unfamiliar environment can be made significantly more hospitable with cosy, soft bedding. This should include plush pillows, a rich comforter, and soft sheets.
You cannot go wrong with classic feather pillows like the Daniadown Classic Bed Pillow. These pillows provide proper support and soothing softness all contributing to the most restful sleep.
Add to that the Nygard Home Serenity Cream Comforter and some matching throw pillows, neck pillows, and other bedding and your guest might not want to leave your home let alone your guest room.

Guest Room Ideas: Books

While avoiding placing a TV in your guest room might encourage your guest to join you and your household in the family room or living room as part of the family, you should nevertheless provide a small yet well-chosen selection of books and/or magazines in your guest room for them to read and relax before falling asleep.

You can store them in a space-friendly corner bookshelf like the OSP Designs Espresso 5 Shelf Corner Ladder Bookcase

or keep them on the nightstand like the elegantly subtle Black Winsome Nightstand . The latter can also be conveniently placed within arm’s reach from bed so they can throw their glasses on it safely as well.
Guest Room Ideas: A Few Personal or Unique Items

Finally, your guest room should be designed to be an organic extension of all your rooms. Therefore, you should add some personal items, but not too many as to be too personal and intimidating to your visitor. Therefore, some framed favourite family pictures, unique souvenirs from family trips, and other things that will make the room feel personalized and at home yet not so individualized as to seem that the room belongs to a specific person.

I hope these ideas help you with decorataing your guest room!

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

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Glamour Design

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Glamor Interior Design Style

Inspired by the over-the-top lavishness of 1940’s Hollywood, the
ultra glamorous interior design style is all about intricate texture,
high sheen, and bold colors. When it comes to furnishings, the lines
are soft, curved, and extravagant. Home décor is accented by shiny
silver, gold, or copper. This is a design style not to be tried by
the timid – don’t be afraid to go all out when attempting the high
glam theme. However, you always have the option of incorporating
glamorous elements into your home, without dressing your entire
living space in glittery and alluring décor.

The following glamor furniture pieces and paint samples from
Benjamin Moore will help your home become a glamorous
Hollywood-inspired villa!

Glamor Design Living Room

A glam-influenced living room is the perfect place to catch
attention! Check out these high-end pieces fit for a glamourous
living room:

Tufted Seating

For a couch or chair, try a tufted back or cushion. The elegant Global
Furniture USA 9110 Series Tufted Back Sofa has a beautiful leather finish with lacquered wooden detailing.

The Distinction
Leather Tufted Chesterfield Leather Sofa is fit for royalty with its tufted seat and back. It comes in over a dozen different leather colour/finishes, so you can customize its look.
This classic Avenue
Six Curves Tufted Loveseat channels the glamorous 1940’s with its simple, yet elegant design. It comes in three rich, deep shades for you to choose from.

A handy way to get more seating, storage, and style into your living
room is with the Skyline Queen Anne Tufted Storage Bench. It comes in two colours and features curved Queen Anne legs.

A room will instantly have presence with the Distinction Leather Tufted Chair. Traditional and sophisticated, this chair
also comes in a high amount of colors and finishes, giving you the opportunity to choose your own look.

Coming in three different upholstery options, one of them being leopard, the Avenue Six Curves Hourglass Chair is sleek, feminine, and a perfect fit
for glam décor.

Vintage Lamps

To add some sparkle to your living room, look for vintage styled lamps. The Parisian-influenced Quoizel
Lisette Chain Hung Piccolo Pendant features sparkling crystals and a dark bronze base.

Every Hollywood starlet in the 1940’s probably had a crystal prism strung floor light, just like the AF Lighting Candice Olson Harlow Hollywood Floor Lamp.

Get a simple dose of glamour with the Quoizel Table Lamp, if sparkles and glitter isn’t your thing. The shiny steel base in an urn-like shape has a glamorous, yet subtle vintage vibe.

Decorative Mirrors

Nothing says glamorous like a shiny, decorative mirror. The Quoizel Lombard Small Mirror features a detailed bronze frame with graceful European influence.
The gorgeous Stanley Furniture Shelter Island Mirror in Piano Key has an off white frame with free form accents, giving it a simple classiness.
For the true glamour puss, the Murray Feiss Mademoiselle Beveled Mirror features hanging crystal pendants and a unique oval-shaped bronze frame.

Curved Tables

The boomerang shaped Magnussen Ferndale Tables Free Form Shaped Cocktail Table comes in a warm dark brown finish, and featured rolling casters on the legs so it can easily be transported.

Another free form-shaped coffee table is the RTA Glass and Aluminum 2 Tiered Coffee Table. It has a modern feel to it but still conveys the glamour look with the glossy glass tops and
bright aluminum legs.
The smartly detailed Lexington Long Cove Fairfield White End Table has unique curving to its legs and comes in four different colors to match your living room design.

Rugs

What says glamorous more than a faux fur rug? The Walk On Me Polar bear pelt features 100% acrylic fur that’s environmentally friendly, as well as stylish!
A gorgeous tapestry-styled rug, like the Couristan Pave Area Rug Collection – Bezel Medallion/Chestnut-Lapis, will be a striking centerpiece to your living room.
This luxurious, thick L.A. Rugs Super Shag Style Black Rug is super comfortable while giving your living space style at the same time.
A bold animal printed rug, such as the Fun Rugs Supreme Collection Leopard Skin Rug, is an instant focal point (as well as a glamorous statement!).

Go bold with your choice of wall colours in the living room –choose from the following different swatches:

Living Room Paint

Red Paint Ideas

Glamor Design: Dining Room

Why not turn your ordinary dining room into an elegant, glamorous getaway? These pieces follow the glam guidelines:

Dining Tables

For a simple look, try the Sitcom Cameo Collection Black Dining Table. Its slightly flared legs and curved tabletop give it more glamor that a plain table with straight
lines.
The uniquely designed American Drew Bob Mackie Signature Oval Leg Table features expensive-looking brass feet and a soft rosewood finish.
Another simple, vintage-inspired piece is the Stanley Furniture Paradise Valley Antique Ebony Round Dining Table. Its antique-styled pedestal is a subtle detail that faintly gives off the glam vibe.
Want a stunning glass top table? The Standard Valencia Garden Round Table with Glass Top features a rounded glass top and an antique finished pedestal base.

Dining Chairs

Believe it or not, some of the most glamorous pieces out there are dining chairs! The American Drew Grand Revival Russet Upholstered Side Chair features classy cabriole legs and a soft pattern on the cushions.
Channel the vintage 1940’s with the Lexington Long Cove Summerville Side Chair Beige Fabric in Shell White Finish. It has an antique finish, yet is stylishly current and glam.
Simplicity has never looked more glamorous with the Stanley Furniture Shelter Island Oval Back Side Chair in Marimba Wood. The soft curves and unique front legs are restrained, but prominent with glamour.

Chandeliers

When you think of a glamorously detailed house, your vision most likely includes an over-the-top chandelier, dripping with crystals. The ELK Lighting Josephine Five Light Chandelier fulfills that vision – it’s practically all crystals!
For something a little softer, you might like the TRUMP Home Westchester Bedminster Six Light Chandelier. The neutral colours with the mini lampshades and burnt bronze finish gives off just a hint of glamour.
The gorgeous wrought iron detail in the Murray Feiss Chateau 16-Light Chandelier is completely eye-catching, yet has simplicity to it.
The French parlour-inspired Quoizel Marquette Two Tier Chandelier has subtle multifaceted crystal drops and stunning antique silver detailing on the bronze candelabra-shaped base.
Not a fan of crystals? You can still have a glamorous dining room with the Kenroy Home Cardiff Oil Rubbed Bronze 12 Light Chandelier. It has a unique shade because the bronze has been oil rubbed, and it features intricate metalwork that will, like crystals, gain attention.

Side Tables

Vintage Sideboard For the ultimate in glamour, the Ultimate Accents Old World Sideboard will compliment your dining room. Its stunning teardrop hardware and glamorous curvature embodies the
luxurious lifestyle.
The transitional Somerton Crossroads Side Server Buffet in Deep Burnished Brown has brushed nickel hardware and feet, and features curvy shelving to display your glamorous home décor!
The American
Drew Bob Mackie Signature Credenza features a gold-metal accent
handle that is reminiscent of the glamorous 1940’s. It also has a
granite top insert that is durable enough to use for preparing food
or holding it.

Keep the walls neutral, but deep in colour. The main focus of the
dining room should be the chandelier and/or dining room table, so
don’t go too overboard with the wall colours.

Exotic Paint Colors

Paint Schemes

Glamor Design: Bedroom

The bedroom is a perfect place to carry out the glam design style
– especially if you want to experiment with the style. Start it off
in your bedroom first, since it’s seen the least by guests. Plus,
it’ll make you feel like a million bucks!

Canopy Beds

What will make you feel like a glamorous movie star more than a
canopy bed? The Magnussen
Hastings Canopy Bed is rich and bold with its shiny black finish
and crown moulding detailing.
A unique spin on the canopy bed is the Pulaski
Casa Cristina Canopy Bed. Instead of a square-framed canopy,
Pulaski’s version has curved arms that align inwards.
For a more modern-styled canopy bed, try the Stanley
Furniture Continuum Canopy Bed. Its simple design can be dressed
up glamorously with a boldly patterns bedspread and sheer curtains
hung off the canopy beams.

Chaise Lounges

No glamorous bedroom is complete without a chaise lounge chair!
Sprawl out on the comfy Avenue
Six Curves Tufted Chaise Lounge, and choose between two different
upholstery colours.
The ultra-glam curvature of the Klaussner
Furniture Reststop Chaise Lounge will be sure to stand out in
your bedroom – and is available in eight colours.
Stunning and feminine, the Skyline
One Arm Chaise Lounge with Berry Velvet Pattern offers you a
stylish place to relax after a long day.

Chests

The bright white Lexington
Long Cove Litchfield 12 Drawer Triple Dresser has antique
detailing that channels the glamorous periods of the past.
For a rich, regal look, try the Pulaski
Edwardian Semanier 7- Drawer Lingerie Chest. It features amazing
wood carving details and gold-tinted hardware that is fit for a
queen.
Are you more into the simple look? The Lifestyle
Solutions Venice 7 Drawer Lingerie Chest is glamour at its
slightest – the tiny flared legs and shiny chrome hardware gives off
a subtle glam vibe.

Benches

Add a bench to the foot of your bed to set off a glamorous room.
The Powell
Bristol Leather Bench in Lightly Distressed English Oak has a
traditional, European feel, which will instantly give your bedroom a
touch of class.
The padded suede NW
Enterprises Queen Anne Bench Footstool has delicate Queen Anne
legs for a soft glam look.
More tufting is featured in the Kathy
Ireland Home by Omnia Furniture Leather City Loft 2 Arm Bench.
Choose your leather and wood finish to fully personalize your bench.

Candle Holders

Set the mood in your bedroom with glamorous candle holders! The Zodax
Cabinet de Curiosites Silver Mercury Glass Large Candle Holder is
minimal in design but maximum in shine.
A more traditional option is the vintage-inspired AA
Importing Brown 6 Light Candleholder with Bowl. It channels the
glamour of the early 20th century.
Bringing back the crystal theme is the Zodax
Antique Victorian Candelabra with Hanging Crystals – ideal for
those who love the crystal’s glitter and shine.

Headboards

Tufting is indeed popular in glamorous design! The Lexington
Hancock Park Bel Air Upholstered Headboard is simple and classic,
but its tufts define the glam style. Choose from 6 different colours.
Upholstered in a silk-like material (shantung), the Skyline
Furniture 850 Series Arch Nail Button Upholstered Headboard has a
unique, regal shape that
If you’d like something more modern, try the Fashion
Bed Group Chancellor Metal Headboard. The combination of gold and
mahogany creates a glamorous colour scheme

You can choose to keep your paint colours jewel-toned and rich, or
go for all white and make your furnishings the focal point.

Maroon Paint

White Paint Shades

Glamor Design: Bathroom

Sleek, sophisticated, and accented with silver, gold & bronze
– that’s a true glamorous bathroom!

Vanities

A gorgeous vanity will make you feel like a Hollywood star as you
get ready for the day! The Cole
& Co Lorraine Package with Black Top and White Single Bathroom
Vanity features hand-carved detailing in the glamorous French
Baroque style.
Soft and curved, the Avanity
25″ Dark Walnut Single Bathroom Vanity with Black Granite
Top represents glamour in a subtle fashion.
All the glam lovers out there will appreciate the Ultimate
Accents Black Double Pier Bathroom Vanity with Stool! The double
sinks are handy if your share a bathroom, and it includes a glam
zebra print stool that completes the vanity’s dramatic vintage look.

Sinks

What says glamour like a vessel sink? Try the Avanity
Tempered Segmented Glass Vessel Sink for an expensive look that
makes a statement.
How amazing would the DreamLine
Square Edged Stone Vessel Sink in Nero Marquina look in your
bathroom? Its natural stone finish and smooth, curved edges are
definitely glamorous in style.
Want something detail-free, yet elegant? Nameek’s Neck Supported Basin is extra simple, but can be finished in a
variety of styles to differ your sink from others.

Faucets

For an antique touch, the DreamLine
Two Handle Lavatory Faucet in Antique Bronze has the exquisite
details of decades past.
Choose from seven different finishes with the Cole
& Co Prescott Faucet. This faucet is completely refined with
its glamorous grooved detailing.
A unique kind of glamour is found in the DreamLine
Cascade Tall Waterfall Faucet. Finished in chrome, it gives off a
soft sheen, while its innovative way of spouting water will make your
bathroom look like an oasis.

Shaving Mirrors

Need a closer look when you’re getting ready in the morning? Try a
glamour-inspired shaving mirror. Nameek’s
Windisch Wall Mounted 7 x Magnifying Shaving Mirror is accented
with gold metal, and can be mounted to the wall and extended.
The Cooper
Classics Antigua Bathroom Free Standing Shaving Mirror has a traditional feel
with its carved detailed wood base. It stands from the floor, and the
mirror can be tilted depending on your height.
Try Nameek’s
Windisch Free Stand 3 x Magnifying Shaving Mirror for your
tabletop. Featured in all gold metal, it has plenty of sheen and
style for the glamour lover in you.

Try a deep gold or burgundy for the bathroom walls – they’ll
instantly give the room more presence and richness.

Gold Paint

Burgundy Paint

What are you going to do with your Hollywood Glamor Interior Design?

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

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Interior Paint Colors for Your Home

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Dining Room Furniture: A Buying Guide

Guest Room Decorating So Your Guest Won’t Want to Leave

Guest Room Ideas: Ample Storage

Guest Room Ideas: Comfortable Furnishing and Décor

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