Black In The Kitchen
A real life interior designer once told me that every room needs at least a bit of black. I believe she was entirely accurate, and some rooms will do quite well with more than just a bit. Black can be intimidating for a lot of people. Won't it make the room too dark? Won't it feel gloomy? Well it might, but if its use is well thought out it can be dramatic, modern, even cozy. Just like other hues, … [Read More...]
Quirktastic
I sure do love a good dose of quirk in interior design. Fuschia pink walls? Not for the faint of heart, to be sure, but it gives this space so much vibrancy and playfulness. Add some vintage cat art and you've clearly got a homeowner who doesn't give a damn, in the best possible way. Ah yes, what was I saying about vintage art? Kitsch can be just very very bad... but it can also be a perfect … [Read More...]
Snazzy Living Rooms
I suspect many of you are looking that photo thinking, "What the heck?" I certainly don't love everything about it but the spirit of it is insane, in a good way. A mostly good way. I mean first of all just the architecture of this room alone is killer, and I particularly love the art all nicely framed by the moulding, and the way the pieces get progressively smaller as you go down the wall. I … [Read More...]
