Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
“Hi. I live in a small one bedroom condo (600 sq ft) in Arlington. The building is very new, but the living room is small. I have a round glass table table and two custom chairs in the dining area, an Italian leather sofa and a very modern leather chair. I bought a media unit for the TV and to use as storage for books, files, etc., however I find the unit to be too big for the space. The sofa now seems too dark for the room and there is a bit too much leather. Any ideas? Many thanks!”
Mid-century modern Flickr finds
This week we’ve shared a bit about what mid-century modern design is and taken a look at just some iconic mid-century modern furniture pieces. Now, here’s a little mid-century modern eye candy for ya…
1963 Geneva steel kitchen, 50s Pam
Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
“I need your help! I’m in a panic! I’m having family over for the holidays because my parents and sister want to see my new condo. The thing is I live in a studio! They’re not staying over, but we they will be hanging out and having dinner. How would you suggest maximizing seating and a place to eat?”
Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
“I have a quick question. What are the rules about sofa seat height and coffee table height? I recently bought a table and then returned it because it looked too high in front of my sofa. I figured I’d get a professional opinion before making another purchase.”
Eric says…
“What’s hot?”
Bored with your room…
This ‘Bored with your room’ suggestion comes from an Apartment Therapy NY post.
…add a little 1 x2 molding. Click here for details.
Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
“I have this beautiful blue Pierre Paulin ribbon chair in my living room with more traditional desks and bookcases. I’m in search of a large sofa and two chairs, the sofa opposite the ivory brick fireplace and the two chairs in front of it. I have ivory silk drapes and tan (sort of grasscloth) wallpaper. I’m stuck for both color choices and styles. Would so appreciate your advice and the advice of your readers. Thanks!”
Krissy says…
Who is Krissy and why should you care about what she has to say? Krissy is a NYC-based interior designer for Vastu. Once a month we will check in with a Vastu designer to hear their thoughts on design, trends, tips, etc. So, Krissy says…
Bored with your room…
If you’re getting bored with your room and want to know how to make quick, relatively inexpensive changes that make an impact, keep checking back for more of our ‘Bored with your room’ posts.
…update your pillows! Pillows may be a small decor item, but updating them can make a big difference if you’re in need of a design update. To spice up a living room, study or bedroom, you can recover your existing throw pillows with fun, new fabrics, purchase brand new pillows fro your favorite home furnishings store, or have custom pillows made. A small project like this is a great way to infuse your existing palette with new colors and patterns.
Planning to do a quick change like this? We’d love to see before and after pics! Send them to info [at] budgetfab [dot] com, subject: Design Clique Before and After.
Before and After: Chevy Chase Victorian III (the after shots)
In case you missed it, we’ve been following the progress of a living room “refresh” project in a Chevy Chase Victorian. Click here for part I of the “Before and After”, and here for part II.
Well, all the new pieces arrived, deliveries have been made, and after shots of the Chevy Chase project have been taken! Here’s a look and the finished product…
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