Hide It

Appreciating the beauty of these hides and their use in today's furniture. 

An unusual screen, to say the least. 

Looking warm and cozy by the fire...

The Wassily chair, designed by Marcel Breuer (in 1925), presently manufactured by Knoll Studio

 I could totally get into this lounge chair...

Would you consider a piece of furniture using hides?

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Black & White All Over

Today I am in a black and white, graphic sort of mood. 

There are so many ways you can go with this...

 A striking black and white plaster design on a wall in Naples...

 Seriously elegant black paneling with a touch of gold...

or an all-out embellishment of gold to highlight the (charcoal) black doors and walls...

A contemporary room with a funky, aged wall finish in various tones of black and white and greige...

...heading all the way down to the floor with this oversize damask-like pattern.

For some fabulous floor ideas, many in black and white, visit Design Sponge's Best of Patterned Floors here.

Do you have black and white anywhere in your own home?

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Design, Russian Style

A few weeks ago I spotlighted the renovation of the beautiful Bolshoi Theater in Moscow (here). Design in Russia is certainly not all classic, though.

Check out this grey pinstripe wall... cool idea for the more tailored feel, along with the coordinating ceiling patterns. Actually, I like the whole room with its contrasts of patinated wood, crystals, smooth ceramic and gilt.

Grey and green together- a fun combination for this wall pattern. Definitely do-able using the many fabulous stencils available at stencil companies such as Royal Design Studio, Cutting Edge Stencils and The Stencil Library.  

Plum + light grey to charcoal+ silver metallic- rich and clean in this modern room.

These rooms charmed me from the ceiling to the floor, from the animal skins to the chandelier and all that is going on in between. Quirky. Personality!

Which is your favorite?

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Inside Russian Design

I was fortunate enough to receive the current issue of Architectural Digest Russia and found it fascinating to peak into the homes. Each home is so unique with loads of ideas and finishes to explore.

A classic Victorian with a fresh outlook...

 A young family's fabulous contemporary design...

Colorful and modern...

Totally bohemian with organic leanings...

Soothing and fresh...

Vibrantly classic and elegant...

I would be hard pressed to choose my favorite- I liked them all!

Do you have a favorite?

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