Glass Act

March 10, 2011 · Posted in Interior design trends · Comment

December 7, 2010 · Posted in Interior design trends · Comment

This round-up was inspired by Lonny Magazine’s Trend Alert: Mirrored blog post.

1. Elisabeth bedside table

2. Grayson chandelier

3. Jada sconce

4. Eva dresser

Tags: <antiqued, decor, furnishings, lonny magazine, mirrored furniture>

Off the wall: Other ways to use wallpaper

July 16, 2010 · Posted in Interior design trends, Wallpaper · Comment

While wallpaper has made a huge comeback on many wall surfaces around the world, there are some things to do with wallpaper other than apply it directly to a wall. Have some leftover wallpaper from a project or just looking for a few fun DIY project ideas? Well, here you go…

Consider buying a roll (or two) of a wallpaper that has a great pattern (or use leftovers) and frame it. It makes gorgeous hanging art! Below you’ll see that a Vastu designer did this in the model unit at luxury apartment rental building, View 14, in DC.

Tags: <decor, diy, do-it-yourself, home, interior design ideas, projects, wall covering, what to do with wallpaper>

The coast is clear…

June 22, 2010 · Posted in Eco-friendly design ideas, Great gift ideas, Home decor, Interior design trends, Knoll furniture, Lighting fixtures, Living room furniture · Comment

Inspired by DC Magazine’s “All Clear” feature in their May/June issue (page 32), here’s a look at some of our favorite clear home furnishings…

Tags: <acrylic, clear, dc, decor, furnishings, Furniture, glass, home, vastu>

Design Direction

October 7, 2009 · Posted in Design Direction, Home decor · 1 Comment

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.

Tags: <birdcage, decor, Design Direction, Design tips, Vastuvia>

Bringing the outside in pt. 2: rocks

August 6, 2009 · Posted in Do-it-yourself projects, Home decor · Comment

If you have never thought about rocks as a decorating accessory, think again. Rocks can add an element of peacefulness and visual stimulation. Make the felt rocks above yourself! Click here for DIY instructions.

Tags: <decor, design tip, diy, do-it-yourself, rocks>

Bringing the outside in pt. 1: Branches

July 23, 2009 · Posted in Do-it-yourself projects · 1 Comment

The idea of bringing elements that are typically found outdoors inside has evolved from a very literal execution to the creation of nature-inspired furniture and home accessories. We were inspired to take a look at ways to bring the outside in after reading this post on Apartment Therapy. We’re going to take a look at a couple elements, beginning with branches.

decorative tree branches

Tags: <arrangements, decor, decoration, design, diy, reuse, tree branches>

Time to accessorize! Seletti…

July 2, 2009 · Posted in Great gift ideas, Home decor · Comment

If you’re not already familiar with the work of this Italian-based company, you’re in for a treat. Seletti, masters of the porcelain craft, have a line of home accessories all uniquely resembling the shapes of everyday objects. Soup cans, anchovy cans and even paper airplanes are available in a traditional white porcelain and some in a painted “metallic” porcelain.