Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Gooseneck Lights & Indy Pendants Add Chic Style to British Townhouse


America isn’t the only place where gooseneck lights or vintage pendant lights have gained popularity in hip and stylish homes. This growing trend has gained traction with our friends across the pond in England as well.

On a recent post from Remodelista, readers viewed photographs of the Falmouth Townhouse, a Georgian style boutique/hotel and bar. The Falmouth Townhouse is located in the vibrant and bustling seaside community of Cornwall, England.

Kathryn Tyler of Linea Studio designed Falmouth Townhouse’s interior. Tyler told Remodelista she tries to source as much as she can locally and the palette of sea blues and tree greens was inspired by the colors and textures she encounters during her walks around the local beach.

In the bar area, Tyler used a large collection of vintage light bulb pendants. Spread out like a giant octopus, the pendants are draped in a circular shape and fan out to light nearly the entire room. Similar designs can be brought into your home as well by choosing the Barn Light Indy Industrial Pendant. You can create this dazzling effect by using a mix of  Nostalgic Edison Bulbs or stylish Half Chrome Decorative Bulbs. These throwback bulbs are available in several different sizes and styles and easily create a mix of modern with early 19th and early 20th century design.

Industrial Acrylic Pendants Add Funky Charm, Character


The kitchen table is often the focal point of the most popular room in the house. This is likely the one piece of furniture that everyone in the house uses every day. From pancake breakfasts and family dinners to the party goers that inevitably migrate here, the kitchen table is the heart of this room.

Lighting for this table should not only be functional but special in its own right such as this beautiful, industrial-style ceiling pendant. Much like Barn Light Electric’s Sector Pendant, this fixture offers a nostaglic design that instantly adds a funky charm and character to the whole room.

The Sector Pendant, found in our Barn Pendants Collection of ceiling lighting, comes with your choice of shade style. If you’d like to give your light a more decorative, historic feel, go for the ribbed acrylic shade such as this one which borrows its key features from vintage industrial lighting designs. For a sleeker, more modern look, choose a glossy metallic finish for the top cap. The Sector comes in an array of colors and finishes such as classic black, satin steel, and copper.

The Cradle Pendant also offers a similar look with its clear ribbed acrylic lens with widths ranging from 14 inches to a very generous 26 inches. The larger sizes provide a great span of light yet the ribbed lens does a fine job in softening the light that projects outward. Again, if you want a more vintage look to your light, stick with the glass shade but if you have stainless appliances in a modern kitchen, you may want to opt for one of the metallic finishes such as galvanized, painted steel, or satin steel.

Both the Sector and the Cradle pendants can be cord hung with your choice of black or white cord, or on a stem mount ranging from 6 inches to four feet long. And if you need a flush mount, we can do that too!

Monday, February 13, 2012

5 essentail tips for living room decoration


1. Start by listing your needs
Determine the volume you want to give the room to suit your lifestyle. Always count the number of seats (sofas, chairs…) That will be needed and list everything you need or want: furniture carpet, Curtains … Consider the movement in the room and pay attention to windows and doors because they can cause problems during the development of your living room.
2.Determine your own style
To help you define your style decor, you can type in the catalog document Home of the world, Offering a range of environments (contemporary, charm, cozy). Analyze the image and determine why it pleases you.

How to decorate a nursery in a gender-neutral style


There was a time when nursery design was strictly dictated by the gender of the baby who was to sleep there. Rooms for baby girls were awash in delicate pink and adorned with lace curtains and bows. Baby boys slept in pale blue nurseries embellished with teddy bears, dinosaurs and race cars.
Times have changed, however, and modern parents have a wide range of colours, themes and textures from which to choose. Unique possibilities for gender-neutral nursery design abound. From selecting a bold colour for the nursery walls to finding an exciting print in childrens Roman blinds, there are many ways to create an attractive, gender-neutral environment.
Colour choice is one of the most important considerations in the creation of a gender-neutral nursery. Sophisticated combinations such as red and sage green or brown and pale blue are suitable for both girls and boys and will wear well as the child gets older. Neutral palettes featuring tans, whites and creams create a light and clean impression that will complement any home decor. Contrasting bright colours are suitable for both genders and serve to stimulate the baby’s developing brain.
Some parents who find bright colours overwhelming on the nursery walls might select a window covering in a bold print to brighten up a neutral palette. Childrens Roman blinds come in a variety of colours and bold patterns, and their room-darkening qualities are conducive to peaceful sleep. Plaids, stripes and bold colours will maintain their charm to the toddler years and beyond.
There is an almost endless variety of themes from which to choose for a gender-neutral nursery. More parents are looking beyond the traditional princess theme for girls and sports prints for boys. Those with an artistic flair might consider painting a mural on one of the nursery walls. Themes featuring activities important to the family or highlighting an ethnic heritage will be meaningful to the child as he or she gets older.
Characters from nursery rhymes and books work well in any baby’s room, regardless of gender. The Gingerbread Man, Humpty Dumpty and Curious George are all fun choices. Libraries and book stores serve as good sources of inspiration. Hanging art prints and posters featuring characters is an easy way to build on the room’s theme. Animals and nature themes are also good choices and may be incorporated into window treatments, bedding, artwork, lampshades and murals.
Fabric choices for the nursery can also be kept gender-neutral. Lace has traditionally been associated with girls, while corduroy and flannel have masculine connotations. Simple, gender-neutral fabrics such as fleece and cotton are attractive, comfortable and functional. Parents should always consider ease of cleaning when selecting fabrics for the baby’s room. When it comes to patterns, polka dots, stripes and geometric prints all work well.
Gender-neutral nurseries are hip, practical and present a great opportunity to create a fun and stimulating environment for the new baby. Since a good deal of the baby’s time will be spent there, the nursery should be a comfortable and attractive haven for both baby and parent.

The bordeaux sofa: the tendency of fall-winter 2011-2012

If the burgundy color is undoubtedly the fashion trend autumn-winter 2011/2012, as he moved into the house to warm the atmosphere. Focus on Bordeaux in the decor. First you must know that the burgundy is a color that belongs to shades of red because red is just pulling slightly on the violet. The burgundy is named after the Bordeaux wine which is this kind of color as they age. This color gives a fairly dark shade that brings a style rather warm at home. It is used on the tissues of the house on the curtains, the couch or cushions but also in the furniture lacquered version for a style design. Thus you will find furniture as well as television bordeaux kitchen warm.
In the house, combine the natural colors of burgundy like beige or light gray to wake up your home while staying in a rather sober style. If you want a little more originality, go for a more original association by combining the burgundy of mustard, moss green, blue night, the teal or black. For a fairly traditional style, you focus on quality materials such as velvet or taffeta, but prefers cotton or linen for a lighter, contemporary atmosphere.

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