A half bath can present an opportunity to splurge and take risks due to its small size. That was the concept here. Black fixtures provide a dramatic foil to the iridescent faucet and vessel basin I selected, which would be mounted on a sculptural pedestal. I imagine the mosaic tiles set with black grout.
I envision this as a space for someone who loves to read and also loves flowers. It's an eclectic update of a traditional study. The jewel tones add richness. The rhinestone button tufting in the chairs adds a hint of glamour. I selected gold-streaked velvet for window treatments and a textured wallpaper that picks up the colors of the desk, rug, and artwork.
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| Yvonne Coleman-Burney |
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| Bao Pham |
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| Amrita Sher-Gil |
This living room may be black and white, but it's definitely not boring. The black furniture and black and white décor are bold and dynamic. At the same time, they are the backdrop that allows the bright, expressionistic abstract art I selected to really shine.
Here is a larger view of each painting, along with a link to the artists' websites.
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| Alisa Burke |
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| Andy Shaw |
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| Ken Tate |
This week's mood board features a kitchen in rich, warm earth tones. There are three different colors of wood for the cabinet doors. The floor looks like wood, but it's actually porcelain. And the countertop is made with semiprecious stones.
This design features artwork by Jacques Leconte.
