Check out this awsome pair couches which could be used as booth seating for residential banquette dining areas! Talk about a Craigslist score!
Of course a re-do is a must before this can become kitchen booth seating. Microfiber in a splashy color with a few fun pillows for accent would be the bomb.
If only I had the space….
Wallpaper is just plain fun. But let’s face it – it can also be quite costly. Especially when you’re a bit fickle about your home design. (Blush) The thought of dropping $1000 or more on some drop-dead gorgeous wall candy only to be seduced by something new a few months down the road makes FDG’s stomach turn.
That’s where stenciling comes in. Now, we’re not talking your Grandma’s apple stencil border. Instead, think big. Think modern. Think glam!
Most recently, I was struck with this amazing bedroom project using modern design stencils inspired by the Imperial Trellis pattern:
photo courtesy of Hello Gorgeous blog
So struck, that I am actually considering taking on the challenge myself in the entryway of our home! (Gulp)
Just in case you want to join in the fun and try your own large-scale project, here are some sights offering modern design stencils:
Cutting Edge Stencils
Stencil Library
Stencil Planet
Royal Design Studio
Royal Design Studio
Stencil Ease
Now that you’ve got your modern design stencils inspiration…here is a great “How To” video courtesy of Stencil 1:
photos courtesy of restorationhardware.com
Typically, I am a chocolate-colored wood or mid-century modern lovin’ kind of gal.
I have to say, however, that recently I have been really drawn to the new salvaged wood collections being shown in the Restoration Hardware stores – especially when they are paired with sleeker accessories and side pieces.
I have not visited the Restoration Hardware stores lately, but I may just have to scoot on over and take a closer look. I think incorporating a piece here or there could really add a fun vibe to any decor.
What are your thoughts?
This is one of those “Why didn’t I think of that” moments.
Everyone (yes…everyone!) looks for fabulous kitchen decorating ideas – and designer Rebekah Zaveloff is selling them. Cheap.
Pure genius was her decision to start designinabag.com, which offers material samples for your cabinets, counters, and tile as well as paint selections (geez – let’s not forget to mention the 3-D images of what it will all look like when it’s put together.)
For about $100, you receive a perfectly coordinated look. It’s like Garanimals for your kitchen! (Oh…am I dating myself??) Who cares. It is! It’s like Garanimals for your kitchen – or bath. Yes…they have bath selections, too. (Although, truth-be-told, I think the kitchen samples are more fun!)
This totally goes down as another Frugal Find. Forget the pricey Interior Designers. Forget the costly mistakes of picking out the wrong everything. Kitchen decorating ideas in a bag. Seriously. Why didn’t I think of this??
Check out the designinabag.com site and then let FDG know which grouping is your favorite. Mine is Le Muy!
photo courtesy of art.com
I’ve been thinking about adding some fun chair paintings or prints to the house.
I love these by Etsy artist Anne Harwell:
click the photo for more of Anne Harwell's chair paintings
I also love the work of Chariklia Zarris:
photo courtesy of art.com
photo courtesy of ultraswank.net
According to UltraSwank.net, the artist had 15 feet of walls in his studio, but no room to place his designer chairs, so he simply created chair paintings and drawings to hang instead.
I’d like to know what you think of chair paintings. Come on…don’t be shy!
Animal Alphabet
Saigon
Personalized Prints
Typography art that is meaningful and personal is exactly what I was blogging about the other day with the Wonderful Graffiti post!
Now JHill Design can make it for you!
photo courtesy of Benjamin Moore
Sherwin Williams has their own color selection tools designed to solve the dilemma of how to choose the right paint color. Simply upload a photo of your own room or exterior paint project into their Color Visualizer, choose the surface you wish to paint, select a color from their products and you can instantly see the transformation!
Benjamin Moore and Behr have similar options designed to take the mystery out of how to choose the right paint color. Visit their websites to learn more.
photo courtesy of Apartment Therapy
I have spent the last few months searching for a piece of typography art for my dining room. I am drawn to the idea of having writing on the wall – something to provoke both thought and conversation. Cruising the photo album over at Wonderful Graffiti has been a great source of inspiration (they provide custom typography art for the home in a manner which is similar to the BLIK wall decals). Recently, though, I was struck with the perfect (and inexpensive!) solution.
74 years ago, my grandparents eloped and then lived apart for a year until graduation. My aunt has, in her possesion, the original letter that my 99 year-old grandfather wrote to his parents announcing his intention to wed. It is a glimpse of my grandparents as young college students in love – desperate to be together regardless of the consequences. Surely it is a treasured piece of my family history.
You can do the same in your home. Consider enlarging a birth announcement, a marriage certificate, Aunt Ida’s secret spaghetti sauce recipe, a handwritten note from your child, or even the little “Love you!” post-it-note from your husband.
In the meantime, enjoy these photos from Apartment Therapy and Wonderful Graffiti:
photo courtesy of Apartment Therapy
photo courtesy of Wonderful Graffiti
photo courtesy of Wonderful Graffiti
Alluminare - Customizable Products for Your Home
Alluminare.com offers lighting, pillows, shades, fabric and wallpaper that you design yourself! How cool is that????
Well, wait…it gets even cooler. This unique design approach is a frugal find, with wallpaper starting at around $8 per square foot.
How does it work? The interactive interior design process allows you to customize designs from their pool of talented artists. You can play with scales, hues…basically create one-of-a-kind solutions for your decorating needs.
The motto for this totally cool interactive interior design site?
“You design it, we’ll make it happen.”
Enter for your chance to win.
What’s more frugal than getting your family room remodeling project paid for by Traditional Home Magazine?