Last Chance!

Ending this weekend, don't forget!

Seattle Home Show
February 19 – 27, 2011
Qwest Field Event Center
Seattle, USA

Click here for more info.

Simplicity At Its Best

Rooms as art and furniture almost as sculptures, the design of a nearly deserted room shows minimalism giving maximum impact.

It remains true, less is more.

Bringing Fashion Home: Sheer

Sticking with this year’s spring fashion trends, the next best thing to lace is simply sheer / see-through clothing. It’s a much sought after delicate, feminine style that can be used in many ways including: tight sheer pieces, sheer layers, or draping. Seen as very chic, you can be flirty by wearing a cute bandeau underneath your sheer dress or slip into something more demure to keep your modesty. You can also play around with sheer insets that reveal some flesh but not too much, and try on different colors to find the one that suits you best. From taking fashion from the runways straight into your own homes, sheer interior décor isn’t exclusive to just drapery over a window, it can be something as simple as a transparent chair or table. Especially when you’re trying to maximize space in a small area or home, see-through furniture won’t seem to take up much visual space, and at the same time is stunning and stylish to the naked eye. Usually made of acrylic or glass, these pieces have great design and shape. Transparent furniture may be see-through but it will hardly go undetected!

HELPFUL NOTES:

- If you’re looking for a neat & clean look, this is the way to go.

- Don’t deck a whole room out with clear furniture. That may be a bit too much. Remember, a little goes a long way.

- Transparent acts like an accent color, allowing other bold colors in a room design to really stand out.

- Using light reflective and see-through materials is a great way to make a small room appear larger.

10929 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064

Brass reading lamps, a bar menu printed on textured paper, oversized bookshelves jammed with books and guest checks issued in miniature novels, all present in this literary bar. You can get an idea of the detail that went into designing it. With a cozy fireplace and plenty of comfy seating, you can easily while the night away until last call.

Not So Bankrupt

Leave it to the French to transform a trip to the bank into a mind-bending high design. The space features sensible use of color, pattern, and decorative motifs that you would least expect. Just make sure that all the design distraction doesn't make you write an extra zero on that check!

Don't Forget!

Saint Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day, hope everyone enjoys a special day!

Miss Haze chandelier by Ron Arad for Swarovski

Fantasy Turned To Reality

The concept of this restaurant located in Tokyo, Japan is Wonderland and all the interior areas are decked out with the motif. Fun for all ages, this Alice In Wonderland inspired restaurant makes your trip to Japan magical.

Wallpapers Galore

Take a look at this letterpress pattern with a three-dimensional optical illusion from Wall & Decò. I think they have a stunning collection of wall papers. This one is called Typology.

Check out the rest of their collection here:

http://www.wallanddeco.com/

LOCAL Sale Event!

Starts next week!

From February 15 thru March 15 2011, enjoy 15% off
Terris Draheim exterior furniture and textile orders.

With over 20 manufacturers to choose from, we're sure you'll find the perfect aesthetic for your outdoor space. Need some inspiration? We invite you to stop by the showroom, peruse our textile collection, extensive catalogs and see all that is new for 2011.

Terris Draheim

5600 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 763-4100

Don't Miss Out!

2011 Seattle Home Show, the annual event in the USA that highlights everything for the Northwest home, will be held in February 19 – 27, 2011.

Known as “America’s Biggest Open House”, Seattle Home Show 2011 will features the latest in decor, landscaping, design and all of the other important details that make a house a home. From free antique appraisals by television’s Dr. Lori to state-of-the-art model houses, Northwesterners find all the latest products and services for the home at Seattle Home Show 2011.

Nearly 600 exhibitors offering everything from custom homes to art will be at this year’s show, making Seattle Home Show a one-stop shopping destination for the home. Many exhibitors also offer show-only discounts, providing additional opportunities for savings.

Design Event details :
Seattle Home Show
February 19 – 27, 2011
Qwest Field Event Center
Seattle, USA

Bringing Fashion Home: Stripes

With spring coming up sooner than you know, it’s time to change that wardrobe with one of this year’s fashion trends: stripes. From mini dresses to hats to shorts, the dominance of adding stripes to an outfit creates a dynamic look. You can go nautical with navy blue and white, or playful with a mix of cool and warm colors. Either way, you can work this trend into any part of an outfit (just not all at once!) When it comes to fashion, stripes can slim a person’s body. The same concept goes for the walls in your home! Vertical stripes perceive a room to have taller ceilings and a wider room can be perceived with horizontal stripes. Whether vertical, horizontal, thick or thin, stripes create a bold yet sophisticated look that’s sure to attract the eyes. Designing with stripes can be risky and tricky though, but with the use of these tips you’ll create a fresh and stylish living space in no time!

• Bringing together your different decor items with a certain color brings stripes and patterns together in a bedroom using pillows, beddings, and window treatments; so don't be afraid to mix and match patterns or solids with them throughout your entire space.
• Stripes can add visual interest in one area and detract from another. Use this to your advantage.
• If you're going for a more elegant look, use lighter colors. They also make a room look more spacious.
• The higher the contrast between the stripe, the louder the statement. Use this sparingly.

A Little Goes A Long Way

Futuristic, sleek, clean, and definitely modern, these minimalistic stairs give you a trip at first glance. As each one seems to float in the air, these staircases can also create a great decoration for your home.

Superbowl XLV Sunday

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and in dedication...

Catch My Drift?

Pieces of driftwood can range from long, low horizontal branches to sturdy, upright chunks; and something as simple as draping loose blooms for a nature, earthy feel, or scattering shells, starfish, and candles for a warm beach look, driftwood can be detailed with such to make a great original centerpiece.

Going Overseas

Check out Goggle's new office in London. From meeting rooms in timber beach cabins, to desks in bumper cars and red telephone booths, a multi-billion dollar corporation's work space turns into a kiddie funhouse. We're all kids at heart, right? :)

Seattle Gift Show

Just in time. Explore over 10,000 new product lines,

from gifts & collectibles, to home & garden.

Click here for more info.

Click here to sneak a peak at their February edition.

Frontyard Art

Mailboxes go contemporary.

From an Australian company, styles include:

Spike, Butler, Bosley, and Wedge.

Upcoming Event

Mix & Match

Each drawer front is different.

Each knob is different.

An eclectic dresser.

Sneak Peak

Be one of the first to check out Seattle Design Center's Sample Sale before the day arrives!

February 5, 2011. 9am-3pm. FREE Admission. Why not?

Click here for a preview of the products.