sajInteriors

2011-04-27T10:12:00.000-07:00

With The Royal wedding only hours away, I couldn't help but wonder what keepsakes and mementos are out there for this Royal event. I found a few of my faves. Check them out in the slideshow to the right and comment below to tell me which are your favorites!

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A great room design should awaken your senses. The room should literally draw you in. There needs to be something that beckons you to come in see, touch, feel,and yes even taste it! There are many ways to do this to a room but textiles is one of the easiest and quickest ways to do it. below is a small example of fabrics that can be added to bring life to a room. I hope you enjoy!

Textiles

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Textiles, a photo by dina11 on Flickr.

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Living Room, a photo by very lame on Flickr.

In this living room, there are many textures, it is a great example of how adding texture can make or break a room.This is what makes this room with minimal color come to life.

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Roving, a photo by Elaine Christian on Flickr.

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brown leather chair stansted, a photo by home stansted on Flickr.

For me, there is nothing like the feel of a comfortable squishy leather chair to curl up in with my favorite design magazine or book. I love everything about it from the smell to the feel of it!

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textiles antiques A 7 004, a photo by Cocosjewelry on Flickr.

A beautiful piece of antique fabric. This would make a beautiful pillow.

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Samples textiles 101, a photo by Donyale. on Flickr.

Great design always includes a variety of textures. This is what helps bring character to a room.

burlap table runner

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burlap table runner, a photo by Regina Moore on Flickr.

This simple piece of fabric can completely change the look of a room by updating an old piece of furniture.

2011-04-24T10:52:00.000-07:00

Today is a relaxing day for us all, those that are celebrating a holiday and those of us that are just enjoying a day off from work to enjoy family, friends, or to simply do nothing! Me? Well, this is my housecleaning day and believe it or not, I really enjoy it. It therapeutic for me and instead of cranking up music I crank up the design videos for some inspiration along the way! I thought you would enjoy some interior dreamscapes today as well. Enjoy and let me know which ones are your favorite dream rooms!

2010 modern kitchen designs

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2010 modern living room designs

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Interior Design: nitzandesign

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Paint by Flowers

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I love flowers, as most people do. . .however, I cannot grow flowers but I don't let my lack of a green thumb deprive me of the priviledge of having beautiful flowers. I always treat myself weekly with fresh flowers from one of the local florists. . . or I will grab a bunch from one of the local grocers! These magnificant bursts of colors can provide the most inspiring color palettes, so maybe the next time you are trying to decide what color to decorate with, maybe you should grab a bouquet of flowers!

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April Showers bring May flowers!

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Flower / nature / water lily / purple lotus flower reflections / purple / Lotus Flower (Purple Flower) in nature - Animated - IMG_0515 - زهرة اللوتس, ハスの花, 莲花, گل لوتوس, Fleur de Lotus, Lotosblume, कुंद, 연꽃, a photo by Bahman Farzad on Flickr.

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Tulip, a photo by Mo Westein 1 on Flickr.

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hydrangea, a photo by I Believe I Can Fry on Flickr.

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Hydrangea, a photo by LollyKnit on Flickr.

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Spring flowers 8: A bud of a Crocus flower., a photo by Bienenwabe on Flickr.

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Spring flowers, a photo by hollyblue67 on Flickr.

2011-04-11T08:54:00.000-07:00

A few days back I posted on what in my opinion, is the difference between a Modern and Contemporary styled space. I received feedback asking me to show pics of the differences and I have below. I hope this helps and inspires you!

Mid Century Modern Interior - Albano Daminato

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Mid Century Modern Interior - Albano Daminato, a photo by plastolux on Flickr.

THIS is a great example to me of how to bring furniture from the past into the present(Modern). With simple styling, books, and bold accessories this room is UPdated and not dated or stuck in the past!

Modern Interiors - Rees Roberts

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Modern Interiors - Rees Roberts, a photo by plastolux on Flickr.

Here we see books again as a way to bring warmth to a room. Look at how this mix of chairs gives this room a fresh updated look and feel. The classic mid century styled table looks right at home with this more modern chaise lounge.

modern-interior-wallpaper-pink

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modern-interior-wallpaper-pink, a photo by telokaspo on Flickr.

Great example of updating classic pieces for a more Modern look. The bold wallpaper instantly updates the classic sofa and club chairs, the styling with books always makes a space feel warm and inviting.

Modern Interiors - Kate Hume

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Modern Interiors - Kate Hume, a photo by plastolux on Flickr.

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Modern Interiors - Shelton Mindel & Associates, a photo by plastolux on Flickr.

Contemporary is generally minimal styling, clean, crisp with bold geometric shapes mixed in.

Contemporary Kitchen

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Contemporary Kitchen, a photo by Charles Dudley on Flickr.

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008_5045, a photo by salmonhead on Flickr.

Great example of a Contemporary styled interior

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Bergere Chair, a photo by Michaels Upholstery on Flickr.

I love chairs! Needless to say, after reading this post. I only have chairs in my Sitting room because I love the shapes and how easy it is to just tuck a chair in a corner of a room, add a table, and a lamp and Voila! An instant reading nook. I hope you enjoy. . .

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vintage chair, a photo by B&C Mamma on Flickr.

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Pair French Funky Grotto Chairs Thrones (1), a photo by canonburyantiques on Flickr.

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Chair Rethunk., a photo by Carson Ting on Flickr.

stump chair

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Stump Chair, a photo by Boggs Industries on Flickr.

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chair, a photo by lé cheers on Flickr.

Yes, I even love this!

welcome

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welcome, a photo by rinidisini on Flickr.

These are just a few of my favorite rooms today. I just wanted to share them with you. Tomorrow I will show a few of my favorite chairs. I hope you enjoy!

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Bright, modern living room: Acid green + white + brown + blue: 'Oregano' by Benjamin Moore, a photo by xJavierx on Flickr.

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Modern interior of drawing-room 3D rendering, a photo by Remodeleze on Flickr.

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Velvet daybed + painted bookshelves in open-plan living/dining room, a photo by xJavierx on Flickr.

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Gorgeous blue & brown living room: Luxe fabrics + modern artwork, from InStyle magazine, a photo by xJavierx on Flickr.

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Playful color: Modern 'Bali' print + bold pillows, from Domino magazine, a photo by xJavierx on Flickr.

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Contemporary interior 02, a photo by addisonmagazine on Flickr.

What is the difference between Contemporary and Modern?

2011-04-04T21:13:00.000-07:00

This is a question that comes up a lot and can be quite confusing. Contemporary and Modern often get used to describe the same things. I hear people say all of the time "I want Contemporary furniture" Yet when they are shown sleek, chrome, leather, or bright punches of color, they want to run and hide! What they really mean is that they want an updated look. This is exactly what "Modern" is,a "time" and not really a "style", unlike Contemporary which is certainly a style.So Contemporary is a style and Modern is a period of time. I am highlighting Kelly Hoppen the Notable British guru of design because I think she exemplifies "Modern" interiors. She has the uncanny ability to take a space, furnish it beautifully with a "nod" to the past but definitely caps it all off with a cool, fresh modern look.

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50-051 vitality, a photo by GrahamBrownUSA on Flickr.

This is a great example of a Modern update of classic vintage style, note the clawfoot tub with the vintage handles, and the shape of the table. . . classic styles but mixed with contemporary wallpaper, modern colors, and sleek glass this becomes new again! Kelly Hoppen is one of the best at achieving this look. I hope you enjoy and look up her work!

Kelly Hoppen's 'Home | From Concept to Reality'

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Kelly Hoppen's 'Home | From Concept to Reality', a photo by GrahamBrownUSA on Flickr.

If for some reason you don't know this Highly acclaimed designer, you should. Prince William has hired her to do the new "digs" for the future couple!

Vintage Flock in Black

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Vintage Flock in Black, a photo by GrahamBrownUSA on Flickr.

One of my favorite designers, Kelly Hoppen shows how to mix vintage pieces and give them a modern twist, check out her new book below!

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What type of art should I hang?

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Art should be something personal to you! I see many people who try to match fabrics or colors in their room to the art that they are purchasing, of course there is nothing wrong with this. However, art can be something personal or quirky, something that may only make sense to nobody but you, and you know what? That is okay! I am all for making the art cohesive in your space, but I also enjoy seeing something that is so "OFF" in a space that it's perfect! I hope you enjoy the following examples and get some great ideas for art in your space. . .

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my home, a photo by afewthingsfrommylife on Flickr.

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Wall Art Reusable Wall Stencils. Sycamore Branches and Birds. Beautiful wall stencils by Cutting Edge Stencils., a photo by cuttingedgestencils on Flickr.

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Otto-Modern Vinyl Wall Art, a photo by Über Station on Flickr.

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Wall Art, a photo by i.chant.bean on Flickr.

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Fashion Imitating Modern Art, a photo by kretyen on Flickr.

How to hang art?

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I get asked these questions all of the time, "How high do I hang it?" "How many should I hang?" "Can I hang more than one piece in the same room?" I have found some great pics that will hopefully give you some great ideas and help you feel more confident about displaying your art!

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whirlygig designs 13, a photo by shakti space designs on Flickr.

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Contemporary 4, a photo by Helius Lighting Group on Flickr.

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Upscale Interior Design, a photo by HalehDesign on Flickr.

contemporary interior design

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contemporary interior design, a photo by HalehDesign on Flickr.

Modern interior design for living room in Wenham, MA by Wilson Kelsey Design

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Modern interior design for living room in Wenham, MA by Wilson Kelsey Design, a photo by Wilson Kelsey Design on Flickr.

Colorful, contemporary residential interior design by Wilson Kelsey Design

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Colorful, contemporary residential interior design by Wilson Kelsey Design, a photo by Wilson Kelsey Design on Flickr.

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Living Room Design, a photo by ChicTip.com Interior Design Online Magazine on Flickr.

Although this is a VERY modern and contemporary room, in the following pics are good examples of how to mix the new AND the old styles!

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Living Room, a photo by girard312 on Flickr.

The bright colors and mixed patterns really modernize this room

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Living Room, a photo by girard312 on Flickr.

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Untitled, a photo by uydurrukcu on Flickr.

mixing the old with the new!

Pleasant Living - Tribeca Loft

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Pleasant Living - Tribeca Loft

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I'm BAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!! it's been forever since I have blogged. I use my Facebook pages pretty frequently but I am ready to delve into this again! So many amazing blogs out there I am looking forward to learning more and sharing it with you!

The Power of Scent

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I LOVE candles! I have them in EVERY single room in my house, except my son's room, he likes diffusers! Our sense of smell is extremely sensitive and provocative. A certain smell can send you back down memory lane in an instant OR it can make you run for cover! However, the wonderful smell of a burning candle should not be underestimated,it can change your mood quickly. I have scented candles burning for me as I arrive home at the end of a very long day (thanks to my considerate daughter.)The smell welcomes me and quickly ushers me in to have a seat. We all know what a warm bath surrounded by candles will do for our bodies. Try keeping a candle and a candlelighter in your front entry and light it as you arrive and notice how that smell seems to melt your worries away just like the melted wax of your candle.

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Gypsy Dance Flame
Originally uploaded by Fran Luckyflute

Serenity. . .

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12 Easy Decorating Ideas You Can Do in a Day

Babies as Accessories???

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I couldn't resist, I don't know if I am getting the "Grandmother" craving or what, but when I saw these little babies in these baskets, especially since I have some of these baskets on my wall! I had to share them with you. This is the BEST use of a basket accessory that I have ever seen, I hope you enjoy!

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d31
Originally uploaded by SarahandherCrew!

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First newborn session!
Originally uploaded by SarahandherCrew!

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Baby P
Originally uploaded by PrintedMemoriesPhotography

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4wks
Originally uploaded by cjwilson34

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www.heartfeltmoments.net
Originally uploaded by Kendal2010

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girly girl
Originally uploaded by Trina Lianne Photography

baby in a basket

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baby in a basket
Originally uploaded by Trina Lianne Photography

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smile
Originally uploaded by Trina Lianne Photography

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baby in a basket
Originally uploaded by Trina Lianne Photography

The Best Spa retreat? Your home, of course, imagine waking up to any of these rooms. . .

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Candice Olson Bathroom
Originally uploaded by It's Great To Be Home

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Draw on the Walls
Originally uploaded by It's Great To Be Home

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Glam Powder Room
Originally uploaded by It's Great To Be Home

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Brandon Barre Photography
Originally uploaded by It's Great To Be Home

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Hilltop Contemporary (Sarah Richardson)
Originally uploaded by It's Great To Be Home

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West Coast Classic (Sarah Richardson)
Originally uploaded by It's Great To Be Home

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Sarah's Cottage (Sarah Richardson)
Originally uploaded by It's Great To Be Home

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Gray Spa Bathroom
Originally uploaded by It's Great To Be Home

Several sleek and contemporary looks!

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modern furniture
Originally uploaded by baliboro

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modern minimalst living room
Originally uploaded by baliboro

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Metro design - Sala (Rest)
Originally uploaded by KFER MUEBLES BOGOTÁ COLOMBIA

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Metro design - Juego de Comedor (Dinn)
Originally uploaded by KFER MUEBLES BOGOTÁ COLOMBIA

My favorite flower of all!

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Hydrangeas are a small, bright world... (1)
Originally uploaded by Azorina

I am just begining to garden. I love hydrangea's. I have planted 4 bushes so far. I think that it is such a beautiful classy flower, with it's full mop head and lush green foilage. I was introduced to this flower by one of our local artists Ms. Otis.
This time of year makes us naturally want to spend time outside, gardening is, the best exercise, my thighs still hurt(don't ask!) and there is NOTHING like cutting your own flowers and displaying them in your home. I have some amazing pics of some flowers that may "inspire" you to get out and plant your own.

One tulip on higher ground.

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One tulip on higher ground.
Originally uploaded by B℮n

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White & red rose
Originally uploaded by B℮n

Regards from Holland!

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Regards from Holland!
Originally uploaded by B℮n

Leaves me breathless

Purple sensation

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Purple sensation
Originally uploaded by B℮n

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Narcis fields near Hillegom
Originally uploaded by B℮n

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Beautiful Lupinus in our garden
Originally uploaded by B℮n

For those who love tulips

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For those who love tulips
Originally uploaded by B℮n