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One of my favorite design techniques is putting a twist on a traditional design idea. Take a headboard for example, originally part of a whole bed construction is now used to frame an area behind the bed and perhaps provide a bit of support for when you want to sit up in bed and read. Well one of my favorite retailers Brocade Home creates the headboard idea in a totally different way, using wall art to create a focal point. Of course most of us do put art above our bed, but what I like about this is that it creates the illusion of a headboard and there is no longer a need to add artwork. REDUCE the amount of excess in your space and create a crisp, clean design for your most relaxing space!
There is something a bit beautiful about a rain drop just sitting on a pane of glass. Have you noticed how the reflection shows so much contrast between black and white, but also adds a bit of color from it's surroundings? "Why can't design be the same?" I asked..... "It can!", I said.
A bold contrast between black and white has long since been a "hot" design trend, and will continue to be fabulous! I think we can all remember the stark contrast of black and white on those diner floors, the "groovy" geometric patterns on clothing in the 60's, and now the continued love of these two "non-colors" living in harmony! There are really no rules when it comes to adding this to your style, but if there is one lesson I can teach, don't over do it!! Keep it classy and simple, and for an added boost of fun, add a bright color to make it pop! Perhaps it's because I'm on a yellow kick, but yellow screams happiness and light, and what better balance to a stark contrast than just that.
Take for example this treasury I created which is almost exclusively in black and white's, but to make it my own, I added a punch of yellow. Using neutrals such as black and white is a great foundation for a design, just keep it simple, and you'll go far!
In our society today, we're beginning to lean away from the traditional paper book. Whether hard or soft back, a physical book may be a vintage item in our near future thanks to electronic book systems such as Kindle. Now I myself am not sold on the whole idea, and it brought to mind a design style that is highly debated.
Some say it's a new trend, others say its been used for years, but is hanging art on a bookcase a good design? Yes, it's going to potentially cover some books and make it more difficult to access them, but to me it brings to life the systematic geometry of a traditional built-in. Shelf shelf shelf..... shelf shelf shelf, and the only thing to break that up are the books you put in it, or the various knick knacks you choose. What better way to break up the monatoany of a bookcase than to add a dimensional piece hung from the front?
So what do you think.... is it a silly, impractical application or a unique twist on the typical built in??
Hi my name is Jessica and I'm an Etsy addict.....
It's true, I'm not only a seller on Etsy, but also a buyer and a stalker. I can spend hours looking at the thousands of items on the site, when I have nothing in particular that I'm looking for. I suppose it's similar to Facebook stalking, where you creep around looking at photos of people you barely spoke to 10 years ago. Today I decided to be productive with my Etsy stalking, and found a collection of new favorites which I used to create a Treasury.
Now for those of you not familiar with Etsy, a treasury is collection of 16 items which follow a theme of some sort. One day I did one all about orange, but today I put my interior design skills to the test, creating a bedroom designed exclusively with Etsy products. What's great about these items is many of them are repurposed furniture or accessories that were either in terrific condition or have been given a facelift. What better way to help the environment than by designing with great vintage or handmade pieces!!
Click here for my "Bedroom Retreat" treasury
Want me to create a treasury exclusively for you?? It's easy, just contact me!!
