Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Courtyard
I just came across this image on Madebygirl and had to share it with you... As I stated in my previous post, the Panton chair can also be used outdoors. Wouldn't you love this courtyard?
Beautiful
I just had to share this image with you. There is something so mesmerizing and surreal about this picture. Can you imagine lying in your bed, looking out your window and seeing this breathtaking horse?
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Monday, February 7, 2011
Panton Chair
As I have stated before, my favorite interior design period is Mid Century Modern. I think it is absolutely amazing that what the layman may view today as uber modern, was probably designed sometime between the 1930's through the 1960's.
I thought it would be fun to do a weekly posting on a different Mid Century Modern classic. For this first classic, I chose the Panton chair by Verner Panton.
Verner Panton is considered one of Denmark's most influential 20th-century furniture and interior designers. His most well known piece of furniture, and one of the iconic designs of the 20th century, is the award winning Panton chair.
Panton spent years thinking about how to produce a plastic chair moulded into one piece. Together with Vitra, he designed his first prototype in the 1960's and began production in 1967. While the Panton Chair Standard was reproduced in 1999 and made of solid plastic, the original Panton Chair Classic is made of rigid expanded plastic and has a lacquered surface.
Today the Panton chair is admired for its spectacular S shape as well the assortment of colors in which it is sold. You can also find the Panton Junior which is specifically designed for children.
In addition, only increasing my love for this chair, is the fact that it is suitable for outdoor use and can be stacked up to four high. Now tell me it is not one of the coolest chairs!
Below are images of interiors with Panton chairs. Enjoy....
I thought it would be fun to do a weekly posting on a different Mid Century Modern classic. For this first classic, I chose the Panton chair by Verner Panton.
Verner Panton is considered one of Denmark's most influential 20th-century furniture and interior designers. His most well known piece of furniture, and one of the iconic designs of the 20th century, is the award winning Panton chair.
Panton spent years thinking about how to produce a plastic chair moulded into one piece. Together with Vitra, he designed his first prototype in the 1960's and began production in 1967. While the Panton Chair Standard was reproduced in 1999 and made of solid plastic, the original Panton Chair Classic is made of rigid expanded plastic and has a lacquered surface.
Today the Panton chair is admired for its spectacular S shape as well the assortment of colors in which it is sold. You can also find the Panton Junior which is specifically designed for children.
via chictip
The above child's desk, the Porcupine Desk, is also produced by Vitra. How adorable!
via mocoloco
In addition, only increasing my love for this chair, is the fact that it is suitable for outdoor use and can be stacked up to four high. Now tell me it is not one of the coolest chairs!
Below are images of interiors with Panton chairs. Enjoy....
via delikatissen
via desiretoinspire
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via inspirationbubble
via livingwithwhite
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via carolinaeclectic
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via desiretoinspire
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Don't be Afraid!
When I first began to decorate my current home I was very intimidated to use any color. I felt white walls, maybe a little grey paint as well, was a way a safer bet. However, as time went on, I began to add more pops all throughout the house and now I have splashes of color everywhere.
In hindsight, I do not know why the use of color frightened me so much. Maybe it was the fear that I would eventually get bored or sick of a particular hue and want to change it? Yet, if this is really why someone chooses not to utilize color in their decor, then simply only use color in pops. You can always change your pillows if the hot pink you liked last year has started to bother you. Accessories are also a great way to splash some greens and yellows into your decor.
Either way, I just wanted to share some fantastic images of rooms that go "all out" with color. While this may be too much color for the average person to live with daily, I do not think anyone can deny its beauty.
In hindsight, I do not know why the use of color frightened me so much. Maybe it was the fear that I would eventually get bored or sick of a particular hue and want to change it? Yet, if this is really why someone chooses not to utilize color in their decor, then simply only use color in pops. You can always change your pillows if the hot pink you liked last year has started to bother you. Accessories are also a great way to splash some greens and yellows into your decor.
Either way, I just wanted to share some fantastic images of rooms that go "all out" with color. While this may be too much color for the average person to live with daily, I do not think anyone can deny its beauty.
Sir Elton John's Home
Interior Design Magazine
Interior Design Magazine
chatsworth
cocokelley
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via delikatissen
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via house of turquoise
via lonny
mikkel adsbol
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Friday, February 4, 2011
Blossom
Flowers are a wonderful, easy way to add life to your home. If you ever look at a space and think it looks bare or that it needs a pop of color, placing a pretty vase with flowers is a quick solution. I believe that flowers add life and happiness to a home.
My one issue is that I am terrible at making pretty arrangements. In fact, I would love to have Scarsella's (an amazing florist in Syosset) to do floral intallations in my house weekly. However, I am sure this is not an added expense my husband would approve of. I guess I should start budgeting my own money for this luxury. Good thing I am a working girl!
One flower that always looks good even if they are not arranged by a professional are tulips. Tulips are my go-to flower I tend to display on my entry console. I love how after a few days they fall over the side of the vase.
Below are some pics demonstrating how flowers make beautiful decor......
My one issue is that I am terrible at making pretty arrangements. In fact, I would love to have Scarsella's (an amazing florist in Syosset) to do floral intallations in my house weekly. However, I am sure this is not an added expense my husband would approve of. I guess I should start budgeting my own money for this luxury. Good thing I am a working girl!
One flower that always looks good even if they are not arranged by a professional are tulips. Tulips are my go-to flower I tend to display on my entry console. I love how after a few days they fall over the side of the vase.
Below are some pics demonstrating how flowers make beautiful decor......
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massuco warner miller
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eve robinson
kara mann
murdock young
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
I WANT THIS!
I know I recently did a post about amazing book shelf units. However, I obviously seriously neglected one of the coolest ones ever designed. If only I had ceilings like this..... (sigh)
via Eve Robinson Associates
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