Douglah Designs

<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_O4C80aSg_5Yeg7w16P6O36pD7sEgq4RZGaLaLEtzakGd_tJtzJHoO3Teuk9T5YeP0VldzzwwluQr09ofQamCVM1tD2zjJowYt2npu1xSofzPRwIGccY6_uBk8PGCq_jKO_GoTEYIX0lX/s1600/Douglah+Designs+2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVwuVXZEsD8YS6fSDVj_UFgUlBXLAspwJepiisl9lPrb9lgbiGelzxuBEYws3Qz1yA7vqTjT2rhMyE6U91gMF5h-6iNF5uboRbduUlGolpoILTmTfcbF1vsotdzkY5l4RAD9TevO8iBVb/s1600/Douglah+Designs+1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWUkYT9W5bFruiHpGMcq7PoArdZuyZui2TJ-ns84RMzq20Xa-3v7IHieWv2okfSCRB9LopOHZsR5MQwoohqmqYvYn0kLN1gU6mKnxcxhQbQZOEhpgpK4DNt2rlUeRBiDzdR9Xwn0V5yX1f/s1600/Douglah+Designs+4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLiZq3ZTrEd9rcnN8ZxKfiYbzafaXzFU8bmIN20_fLXrmmtzocrMsX9cSJEuuuBRIl2BCmGC4772V5UE3dKlbyHsYBNYG40YfwS9MjsK1G9nCIpAn8u5677YpnqOHQO_S4sZP5cZDRYGme/s1600/Douglah+Designs+7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9aF-Z4Mp2iR6TKsEYdtsXIv9ZYZTyWj55ghSMGFOhIqhvN158tbBt7RFWbcxvdCN2NHqgMIeMGs68y16JCNy4gAMbGX_0P163BewsKkpbpZzURGKfOu_A7dSvQwFjj9gsIWlv1zz55kPg/s1600/Douglah+Designs+3.jpg" /></center><br />I'm not sure I'd ever manage to leave this room if it were mine! <a href="http://www.douglahdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Douglah Designs </a>out of Lafayette, California created one heck of dream bathroom, didn't they?! Benjamin Moore's <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/quietmoments" target="_blank">Quiet Moments</a> really sets the mood for a serene, spa-like space, and all the gorgeous marble tile doesn't hurt either! Big bathtub, giant shower, plenty of storage, great lighting, even a cozy little window seat...yup, definitely my dream bathroom! To see more great kitchen and baths from Douglah Designs, head on over <a href="http://www.douglahdesigns.com/portfolio" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br />Have a great weekend everyone!!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Douglah Designs

I'm not sure I'd ever manage to leave this room if it were mine! Douglah Designs out of Lafayette, California created one heck of dream bathroom, didn't they?! Benjamin Moore's Quiet Moments really sets the mood for a serene, spa-like space, and all the gorgeous marble tile doesn't hurt either! Big …

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8 Simple ways to make your space interesting

<h3></h3>Details in decor can make or break a design especially when you have a more minimal look (not a lot of stuff around).  You need something interesting  to draw the eye and provide a  momentary resting place.  It might be a texture, a beautifully shaped stool, or an embellishment.  A space without details is immensely boring and who wants a boring home?   Here are simple ways to add some pizazz to your space. Each  space will have a different starting point. <br /><h3> </h3><h4><span style="font-size: small;">1. Use art  to create a vignette</span></h4><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SeyuB95sH-jsfuNZUm4gYorr-FJu7ukU5KtyHeGrp9EDoWfOENeHqmlv1WvjrwyrQmr9Ejb5oirSWS7rs3MiCT621b9PuQDQ3I8YucppQ68XbfFuCUQbXHrUQLwgzAaF6Fjex5QQKqhz/s1600/art-yellow-chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="art vignette yellow interesting space" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SeyuB95sH-jsfuNZUm4gYorr-FJu7ukU5KtyHeGrp9EDoWfOENeHqmlv1WvjrwyrQmr9Ejb5oirSWS7rs3MiCT621b9PuQDQ3I8YucppQ68XbfFuCUQbXHrUQLwgzAaF6Fjex5QQKqhz/s1600/art-yellow-chair.jpg" title="Eye catching art anchors design " width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eye catching art anchors design </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lonny.com/photos/May+2013+Issue/RcQQFKUmgUx"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a></div><br />Choose eye catching art and use it to create a vignette.  In this space the yellow chair creates a visual flow from the artwork and it is anchored by the stripes in the rug. Books provide a casual look but other items could be added to the bench to continue the tone set by the art. <br /><br /><h4><span style="font-size: small;">   2. Add pattern and texture </span></h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRDH5t9X6bHODDLAkvY1CjmPcjwef0MHl8Q2ay4YYn3_4P3mbLoXMCrLjWywbcdOtgk2Qi5y29uiaIricwzZiKzm41z5h_wFwc4THVXqIqvH3mwli54_Re_JMhg6G94HLDOmmyUQx8my9/s1600/greek-key-border.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="greek key pattern texture interesting space " border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRDH5t9X6bHODDLAkvY1CjmPcjwef0MHl8Q2ay4YYn3_4P3mbLoXMCrLjWywbcdOtgk2Qi5y29uiaIricwzZiKzm41z5h_wFwc4THVXqIqvH3mwli54_Re_JMhg6G94HLDOmmyUQx8my9/s1600/greek-key-border.jpg" title=" Greek key detailing adds interest " width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Greek key detailing adds interest </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/its-all-greek-to-me/">source  </a></span></div><br />The addition of pattern to any space instantly makes it more interesting .  Also consider using texture for a quiet way to add additional interest. <br /><br /><h4><span style="font-size: small;"> 3. Bring the outside in</span></h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsflAPSE9hDcsa47ii-vJK2hBT_ywlWF0wHQ2F9_qe9mD5Xihf9sQaXA9iNV3arF6nCyxOEKrBfs3RWDGe2BtawdNlstWe78TmHRA7_Fo-FxRF39LbxXF4mwUGaqmMsxpJK8WxG2JG1_YP/s1600/wood-stool-bathroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="wood stool bathroom interesting space " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsflAPSE9hDcsa47ii-vJK2hBT_ywlWF0wHQ2F9_qe9mD5Xihf9sQaXA9iNV3arF6nCyxOEKrBfs3RWDGe2BtawdNlstWe78TmHRA7_Fo-FxRF39LbxXF4mwUGaqmMsxpJK8WxG2JG1_YP/s1600/wood-stool-bathroom.jpg" title="add outside materials inside " width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Add outside materials inside</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chivapiano.tumblr.com/post/3621356186"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a></div><br /><br /> Who wouldn't notice the natural wood element in this stool in a hard edged bathroom.  The repetition of natural shapes from outside to inside woks so well to move the eye to the welcoming outside view. <br /><br /><h4><span style="font-size: small;">4. Layer furniture and accessories</span></h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREsbmEP4cn9hGpiuFisVyf59znrspojo4B-jfwZ9qbHUrijKKxpJQw6L1CjeNGodUhwSFy64cqFDFhnjAtPLo4E31EJHOtm1uy7lAUYmq5G9h7RY18FggASLOFp8y9uyEOqK3s5j2MdF5/s1600/wallpapered-bookcase_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="bookcase wallpaper focal point interesting space " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREsbmEP4cn9hGpiuFisVyf59znrspojo4B-jfwZ9qbHUrijKKxpJQw6L1CjeNGodUhwSFy64cqFDFhnjAtPLo4E31EJHOtm1uy7lAUYmq5G9h7RY18FggASLOFp8y9uyEOqK3s5j2MdF5/s1600/wallpapered-bookcase_01.JPG" title="Pattern colour layering create a complex focal point " width="263" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patttern and colour with accessories create a complex focal point </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://paintedroom.com/2012/04/marika-meyer-at-the-dc-design-house-2012/#comment-2594"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> Some focal points are large and a room is created around them.  Other times a secondary focal point can be introduced in a quiet corner of a space. This solution works when there are several seating areas in one space. Layering furniture and accessories is one way to create interest. <br /><br /><br /><h4><span style="font-size: small;">5. Choose spectacular lighting </span></h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjraWV8k_qtay-dx38wZ2GKSFANERnZJumUsWJVEtjLA_-dVrv5BVH6E7iAVLzvAiz7SfR1xYhiiRpc1anKu_qkNJZloKpWL5qODhH4xLtVKyNeB6z4oELiUGYQPa5nDUWkTkC_8LKIoaHw/s1600/Tom+-Dixon-lighting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tom Dixon lighting interesting space " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjraWV8k_qtay-dx38wZ2GKSFANERnZJumUsWJVEtjLA_-dVrv5BVH6E7iAVLzvAiz7SfR1xYhiiRpc1anKu_qkNJZloKpWL5qODhH4xLtVKyNeB6z4oELiUGYQPa5nDUWkTkC_8LKIoaHw/s1600/Tom+-Dixon-lighting.jpg" title="10 Simple ways to make your space interesting " width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Spectacular Tom Dixon lighting </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2012/1/5/favourite-dining-rooms-of-2011-part-1.html"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a></div><br /> Who could ignore the variety of shapes in these black pendants  that anchor the dining space in an open concept home? There are all kinds of lighting choices to adorn your space.  Find the one that is right for you. <br /><br /><h4><span style="font-size: small;">6.  Use geometry</span></h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09IvadAxxz82Q5s21PTwum3I6nvwPl-CxdzPjdWfzeHZfymtltXdasMzPll7wjS9y7pUc0EA7qDtjbPgga2LcbKL4ftxZOBqIIhK7toU3M3xVjdxNj7q5qOS1UtlUxP1kqOUuTZA-TU8I/s1600/striped-wallpaper-art_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="black white stripes hexagons gold interesting space " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09IvadAxxz82Q5s21PTwum3I6nvwPl-CxdzPjdWfzeHZfymtltXdasMzPll7wjS9y7pUc0EA7qDtjbPgga2LcbKL4ftxZOBqIIhK7toU3M3xVjdxNj7q5qOS1UtlUxP1kqOUuTZA-TU8I/s1600/striped-wallpaper-art_01.JPG" title="Use geometry to create interesting spaces " width="290" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Black and white is always eye catching</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2012/10/02/style-at-home-marlien-rentmeester-of-le-catch/?slide=3"><span style="color: black; font-size: xx-small;">source </span> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>When you combine several geometric shapes in one vignette, it can create a powerful focus.  When you add high contrast it is difficult to ignore.  Pop some gold into the combination and you have to look - more than once!<br /><br /><br /><h4><span style="font-size: small;"> 7. Use common items in unique ways</span></h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0W1QchucjyKw4PEmJIiJRzlCxoh2Kz1Mh33BfoRqZUTumoDSXm34rAMvO7NRzc3ZZkadSl1n8UftvfhdMMJ5FsJyCbwfGQ3mMlmfAGUmhULR9UGq5ltC-itkmu9VXMglDYeXbD_reamA/s1600/starfish-mirror_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="starfish mirror interesting space " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0W1QchucjyKw4PEmJIiJRzlCxoh2Kz1Mh33BfoRqZUTumoDSXm34rAMvO7NRzc3ZZkadSl1n8UftvfhdMMJ5FsJyCbwfGQ3mMlmfAGUmhULR9UGq5ltC-itkmu9VXMglDYeXbD_reamA/s1600/starfish-mirror_01.JPG" title="simple ways to make your space interesting " width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> A simple starfish repeated many times </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2011/04/modern-coastal-style/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a></div><br />Take one starfish and it has an interesting shape.  Repeat that shape many times by overlapping and you have a sculpture that begs to be looked at and touched. <br /><br /><br /><h4><span style="font-size: small;">8. Use pops of  warm colours</span></h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6bokIaHyQqpys0BpcoLOjn2DraNPqNxzwVJvzexvbY7ePbtMscrP0LvV-qN4dbgopKbdNIJS-n4q2-VaUCbDcVgzGljb7ZnHp-8GkdvjDbtCdbj4b8d4mLTv5NuunbVg7DwiturfQPJBS/s1600/red-white-stools.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6bokIaHyQqpys0BpcoLOjn2DraNPqNxzwVJvzexvbY7ePbtMscrP0LvV-qN4dbgopKbdNIJS-n4q2-VaUCbDcVgzGljb7ZnHp-8GkdvjDbtCdbj4b8d4mLTv5NuunbVg7DwiturfQPJBS/s1600/red-white-stools.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee; font-size: x-small;">Red is an eye catcher</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/kitchens/under-200-kitchen-design-ideas-from-the-pros/pictures/index.html?nl=HGI_020112_featlink3">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>If you want instant attention choose red, yellow or orange as an accent.  Warm colours beg to be noticed by advancing visually in your space. <br /><br />Now that was easy.  If you have a space you aren't pleased with perhaps one of these suggestions might help to create more visual interest. Do you have favourite ways to create interest in your home? <br /><br />

8 Simple ways to make your space interesting

Details in decor can make or break a design especially when you have a more minimal look (not a lot of stuff around).  You need something interesting  to draw the eye and provide a  momentary resting place.  It might be a texture, a beautifully shaped stool, or an embellishment.  A space without det…

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Katie Rosenfeld Interior Design

<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7qa_bRLjzkRPaPi7SudSDks5-iWC0H97KpwvCD7ORaJuendNbzaTQuz_24HDrcZzqpDpavd4KtO7E49_rXeDZ4mZ4oautFMBtFBp_uA6mV1Vaqus-bWreKF4r36x6ZTslRMm9tHaIW5RJ/s1600/Katie+Rosenfeld+3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrmQx-3hR4Xctrcm8bf4ztVu0DIVma1iz3uSSScRo8ucOdCmXf5TJeseHqYP_jNVR-j5gb4qdEckvU4z7NkK_LZ3cfmq7iA_xHpgEsSWmwaNiOh76oaxYxfMGXcWoFInZ_U5a_NciNsYGm/s1600/Katie+Rosenfeld+1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jZ8z9W9q7vXVR32hyvtYr62oXktAtJ1GpEhcHyoP-oGOTlYPW1f43WwvelwOXGAw3r6KYobIJQMu_6qnmzJ6A9ELwAJ-P6EjdwjTxyPj3RQU4S6RARdgnDArCDavOezrxcFgTNovXAmp/s1600/Katie+Rosenfeld+2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0k1TEygxC9Y7e7MV_ugtRybp7jbFPs4SgNUgXG96vjz7k4i2eHrgWPHY_w3n0oTOP1JFWXxM4f6x5I_kCrjeznTw5DG3I8T53T-gF4qo51eprqD7cGTYSXtcvlJm0dB87A8ECRxrgxh2/s1600/Katie+Rosenfeld+9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwJ2DfiFqNEoCheMXI8L9sxcCxEgKwmIwa63z3Xoa-UFBf7BYOh7r5aJcwCp4hckqFTrc44FFzLjFSiavLFAHpBkYsLjO0ItPuzaZMUrx4MN3mvNY0RHu8e8pamZNvIxw1TCod96pgd5q/s1600/Katie+Rosenfeld+8.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj053BSdDc07_RsDtlxOPlJ3-7-S1EC471U02Qxn0rhggWQcmi-Rx7xyCVwIxC5TAKXiYwNwXsWK-y8BVAJZmxKbPRAzCptUq0gVCR-5-nGs7smfw4xE2qG2HGiSpP1HFHyZNSboyu3QHUZ/s1600/Katie+Rosenfeld+7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XW1G9LgUftS5wi_JSce0s_MRe4_szeM_k_1CL99j2vaLwHDtrfXfNB6P8ZBj3e7CBkQ0DomtCNlJD3LZYI9MacD_XLE1UWvO2Sh6aRGw17lnj_6NOYiwtZzCUnDwSOlcYT_-H50z6m3m/s1600/Katie+Rosenfeld+6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjG3JWxZ5mN4ILwNveEMAnUaStVqMolZgN5KBdc7JxR85sC9KlZuRJaFbcLQAUEls98QYpFqSY6mtGY775JICbAYWcHEs9s5TGS-3tfnlmB4NU7hOB1hcLL1k1PTNaEJ5V3lYQ46HzBzc1/s1600/Katie+Rosenfeld+4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1L8k9Jshhyphenhyphen8C1SMe7ICJa4Q9ykoXSXCt0GnE0aDplqqsIHccnD-t8wfwa80GOqiqkOFeRaNJppVW8vzLTIpM3AfS_jCu5CmBr6LTrI2q8LJ0G7YS4aSsIHZtllhtlk2jcoufAhZN1yEd/s1600/Katie+Rosenfeld+5.jpg" /></center><br />Boston-based interior designer <a href="http://katierosenfelddesign.com/" target="_blank">Katie Rosenfeld</a> is someone I would <i>love</i> to come decorate my own home! Her savvy use of color and brilliant way with pattern and texture make her one of my favorite designers. Better yet though?? She is queen of mixing high and low! Take this fabulous Cape Cod home photographed by <a href="http://www.michaeljleephotography.com/www.michaeljleephotography.com/HOME.html" target="_blank">Michael J. Lee</a> for example. We're talking Home Depot kitchen and bathrooms, store-bought furniture and accessories mixed with beautiful designer fabrics...all for a look that is totally gorgeous and custom-looking! Katie talks all about the home and her "design on a dime" thoughts (and shares before pics!) on her blog, definitely worth read over <a href="http://katierosenfelddesign.com/design-on-a-dime/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Katie Rosenfeld Interior Design

Boston-based interior designer Katie Rosenfeld is someone I would love to come decorate my own home! Her savvy use of color and brilliant way with pattern and texture make her one of my favorite designers. Better yet though?? She is queen of mixing high and low! Take this fabulous Cape Cod home phot…

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Coastal Cottage Dreams

<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-YPpQmD-xjo7hqo8wZHTlfPt2s09SIsokxEa6lQ0JP8kYQgT2Xwmi1iRwf02Fd2jhiPOueRVdLjhiwgNIhGUegkT8VjBzbsnah17qupA2yIU8SMZlzFmbeYodKirIuH9N28K7O-T1lH7/s1600/2013_fp_2013_07_30_6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXs742egUEsqrE10rg8H56Wd3jBP9eZJTilfNBocdwaAirl7_Jytx2vBLy130xTZx5Y9QZ-_buohT-L2NGBsX3kpGRRRiitdMzx1SoNwvA-AGq9BUeYNzKzCvNwyhDz63WvJEE9x84NXxR/s1600/2013_fp_2013_07_30-7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh185TSoIhY_I_tiCXlqNnR0igUrCRGQ4K6eMR178jcpDArcel96Kwha84Z7p1aF8WQf6jQ-T_EgCSlXkT_pypuf4ltwNQYb5NggCqtT_iHvPeS4P5j25ctqqjP6MVez0ygLAIMeyhAka2G/s1600/2013_fp_2013_07_30_8.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74l7q_cxJRZe5aCwK_El5iK_LI8puGTQ2b45PHm-5ddnymd7ZEjVD6p8GMjPBUBkismAUrFcYGEuN7FJv9kXzuHigkx8X-2ssgSCK5fNCleto7aT8zlbQ1V76eAmcpz14bTTv7Pb3WVGd/s1600/2013_fp_2013_7_30.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lzK3ecd6ZtBvJ0wH3Ixts7tuYcfjE4vwZ1INg5JdXZQIUxIAy5i1DZuJ6yF92IaCbhy7nVMI5dq02ol3WKrZwPrf5fCQF-wxXA1cs-M9srW3ZbrRPyYltWmIVZ62nTp2gGojhka_I5sO/s1600/2013_fpr_2013_07_30-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYP1txtGzq3V1PLtzX74Fz_EwcNIf04c3lx6RyQ5xjdXxFQlt_LAexakRgkQYbbyyx5CjkgqSwOiNXhjRoGlTzI8-eAn2Zw1DsmNZcKjKhp4F5twcojYnGhNuUlscnU_vlkjaafcTaY-Rj/s1600/2013_fp_2013_07-31-2.jpg" /></center><br />As we forge through the coldest winter ever, I can't help but long for an afternoon on this porch! Kelly from the blog <a href="http://www.coastalcottagedreams.com/2013/07/how-about-some-sweet-tea-on-my-front.html" target="_blank">Coastal Cottage Dreams</a> lives in a small coastal town in South Carolina...and is probably covered in snow right about now too! (What is up with this weather?!) Is her porch not the cutest, most perfect thing you've ever seen?! A turquoise lover's dream come true! You can read all about it and see more pics right over <a href="http://www.coastalcottagedreams.com/2013/07/how-about-some-sweet-tea-on-my-front.html" target="_blank">here</a>! Now please pass the sweet tea!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Coastal Cottage Dreams

As we forge through the coldest winter ever, I can't help but long for an afternoon on this porch! Kelly from the blog Coastal Cottage Dreams lives in a small coastal town in South Carolina...and is probably covered in snow right about now too! (What is up with this weather?!) Is her porch not the c…

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House of Ruby Interior Design

<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNfITRVShCl9TzgbInbkcGe5RQrODHo-2XPLgI-elTa-uatcb3eAw26ViAOwZWPAkzjrvVwca9no-JBodxJIlJGUW3UKLluenSw2cd_yqQXMS3xaPhyb5FohWvpkksp5hJXQB6cXSgw9iK/s1600/House+of+Ruby+Interior+Design-2013+Peninsula+Volunteers+Decorator+Show+House-A+Traveler%27s+Retreat+Bedroom-4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwuj5rZaWMJ9L3Q-YdgmZSBzlv-WKcvb2a_uuCsjdTCJAGSPAU6fKsJolRVvqTn21gaQfHJE_43rL0RxRZ7B93RbgKToMwUM7kIoD0IcrWpcItt8nLZbliZxhlSBbsmnZ4meNui9Qf5Ws2/s1600/House+of+Ruby+Interior+Design-2013+Peninsula+Volunteers+Decorator+Show+House-A+Traveler%27s+Retreat+Bedroom-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVDPapQjNoJzbRMjsakz_74OsVLkIKEOBlxGLYyiOvW11NyUhv9761-hfsr3GyYyG0Oxkq4yVTE8U_ehhfs0ZiQwP0NheScBGLP_pBuv59eO_-JY6R7CUWZUvDGDycvlWrwN6Z_Lv0YjA1/s1600/House+of+Ruby+Interior+Design-2013+Peninsula+Volunteers+Decorator+Show+House-A+Traveler%27s+Retreat+Bedroom-6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdtylkZyT2DFYDIES7agAi-vzzIV74Si2L2tsxI07-zjdzSNzOAiFyQouIQ4CIzOHpyvRh1sgpJMjf5Ru4aMIddpcAf0fFrLHXRDIdHDaUrb_gmRcpHLst1p44wHVXYIArZxpqwTBGXN5/s1600/House+of+Ruby+Interior+Design-2013+Peninsula+Volunteers+Decorator+Show+House-A+Traveler%27s+Retreat+Bedroom-5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLYkhF2Ffvs7kRT-gGbtuAymtrpkekZhgM-3QSKvQqrYk_rwKTqo4TufyEfGWSRox1JIxBhtXkg-LMSmkwxuJS0bbwIyuv9eVqMbhw4dPVUC-5MTMUicy7K4rwBkJiUJjPNUQob1YcQYZ/s1600/House+of+Ruby+Interior+Design-2013+Peninsula+Volunteers+Decorator+Show+House-A+Traveler%27s+Retreat+Bedroom-3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bblEc2KMKCRiOtUnKi7LIE7KVaNnd9lxcUIpIvOxny48r1VhS-hZj6exUs3DufHb-GmisOjGtsnk7A9chOOdysbSeo-kCmasYxAkhPp37Yw02qhiY3sWpLJx998XuB6j7th58ko6Hey4/s1600/House+of+Ruby+Interior+Design-2013+Peninsula+Volunteers+Decorator+Show+House-A+Traveler%27s+Retreat+Bedroom-7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY7QH22biBWxbqGEFWBNknOQ_1S5mUoHRiEnm_T3-F4jssmyldUTdymk9PIZiPvQqtZjBKT3uTmZ12mu-SRnDzwKFtFrLkMM2CrJ1ggIGu5qxDWj7lPO4wC9bEvCG1owvRK5NvHT1eQ7NZ/s1600/House+of+Ruby+Interior+Design-2013+Peninsula+Volunteers+Decorator+Show+House-A+Traveler%27s+Retreat+Bedroom-2.jpg" /></center><br />Drop. Dead. Gorgeous. I instantly fell in love with this room designed by Melodie Rubin of <a href="http://houseofruby.com/" target="_blank">House of Ruby Interior Design</a> when Cristin of <a href="http://www.simplifiedbee.com/2013/05/peninsula-volunteers-decorator-show-house-guest-bedroom-bath.html" target="_blank">Simplified Bee</a> toured the 2013 Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House in Woodside, CA. <i>A Traveler’s Retreat Bedroom</i>, photographed here by <a href="http://www.macdonaldphoto.com/" target="_blank">Kathryn MacDonald</a> was designed as a serene sanctuary for the home’s invited guests. Can you imagine a more tranquil, beautiful place to rest?! I absolutely love every single detail! And I'm also happy to report that some of the items from the room are for sale (see below)! You can see Cristin's post about the space <a href="http://www.simplifiedbee.com/2013/05/peninsula-volunteers-decorator-show-house-guest-bedroom-bath.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and learn more about the room and see before shots <a href="http://houseofruby.com/2013/05/2013-peninsula-volunteers-decorator-show-house/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><b>Sources</b><br />Paint on Back of Shelves – Benjamin Moore HC 142, Stratton Blue<br />Bedside Lamps – Beeline Home by Bunny Williams through Lee Jofa<br />Bedside Tables – Currey & Company<br />Carpet – Stark<br />Chandelier – Canopy Designs<br />Cocktail Table –Made Goods<br />Desk – Grandin Road<br />Desk Chair –Murray’s Iron Works<br />Desk Lamp – Robert Kuo through McGuire Furniture Company<br />Sofa – Lee Jofa<br />Wallcovering – Nina Campbell through Osborne & Little<br />Window Treatment Fabric –Manuel Canovas through Cowtan & Tout<br /><br /><b>For Sale </b><br />California King Kolkka Custom Iron Bed Frame <br />Custom Bedding<br />Made Goods Sebastien Cocktail Table <br />Canopy Designs Birdcage Chandelier<br />Visual Comfort Dean Picture Lights <br />(Contact <a href="http://houseofruby.com/contact/" target="_blank">House of Ruby</a> for more info)</blockquote><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

House of Ruby Interior Design

Drop. Dead. Gorgeous. I instantly fell in love with this room designed by Melodie Rubin of House of Ruby Interior Design when Cristin of Simplified Bee toured the 2013 Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House in Woodside, CA. A Traveler’s Retreat Bedroom, photographed here by Kathryn MacDonald was …

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Francesca Owings Interior Design

<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV56fIyeA1kHrgtM398L4HeMOob7e4jd-8jCrY6AluqocD-LujB8TUXcIXxSjZpsuso1z0sA7-N5Y46XZjqSq98vKfLLU7bz-sYeC-urxc65DiGykL_l_9pzLGJsKzaHEXfSGJNvsY9u5m/s1600/living+room.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaBRNdypktouGG8YFV1_TcxAffkq5E6PBzgnXw0viCggdmT7abi5moo8BdGp2owDhcM-Y3UbF7Qn1g_2-8or4QwJObAHkZ8POdMjP9c1krmNFKSFyCtv3CC-TpLIdiZjt-20nSCqF5mKHS/s1600/kitchen+dining.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6iOvmGruPyy7nKy-M80HZ8gI3drKAuiecpWCNnILiKZva4x1cF8ODx4D86mrmXs9QURIMfCtszhYl4C9fFknuyRerPvsMw1bqidjMTgmDdCOsHaTdbsycehIKYivql6mlrIX5xJnm8PLD/s1600/kitchen+dining+2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Cq-XR2Id4h4afUipzDHR8pwrcBIL5-R13tnMFx2U4rtg39GG1M6e1zAyNqABuTocbA5isGO3XmDyZHhtfucoDvrMdr7XswoFb-6O61tdxvJVd2pE-giL9wm410F8ZLxFLeza9Q9Vj1Ul/s1600/family+room.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn0Zh3o1V40JE_QKFdzT_aVSbqpFTKGkTMMR2OO8bHDlYlTgPQZNcaMPZ4Iy4SY3Tm-zM4RYrbKMESdztBea4b5TfnbFBaYtGSYrQzAiM0yEWFVCr7cU2z221sxTEugYijyZUL8S1u-olS/s1600/bedroom.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWFuQpdCnyx3aV37cnSzhuag0MhZJcUhZ33KReF46AMlYGKr-vovXw3uKPHw033b7CeJLA18wbWxaf4xBTvVNaYNxCPeUfzWWRO0gFERXddS5H0STTSfIhjGgH9DRseXANaKKh2tYuIwFr/s1600/bedroom+2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS5JO8Yo03Vk7LJOCS1DUN619pJGC0FgQR0MjDv_UcbHo-_cxvUWuRJ1RfHlJxw71G-GIOC91DIobow-vu1IOuphptnJxZXJ4kMz_4qRpNRCLwFcmT-8fL09xucMJHeMvZkCZgY3uswyhE/s1600/bunkroom.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicUI7OF6yDjyl6tFC4TW9x4PyHdvat4-b6X_KaPZOP3kdTX6VYO8ivb4ZeALjJjE_JtjX-6ZibYt-BN0poDXNsWqJkrtuG8rK6Lgplh8sFFtbanpV6SWgLdEuIhYYSJddGQs8cc3a-H6zq/s1600/mudroom.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0R3InlVu006arEbTslvtNV1A51_GMqyx3U5WtmV_QcpAJqWwD0dbS1fVSUaSi_FF5trYxB-Wki-GAjHRJ3Jod5eMPCgy3PhMAk-zVYW5jfcF1IQYXPNQNqhYz3YM3mJEjG36g4FYPdgQ7/s1600/exterior+house.jpg" /></center><br />Bright and airy, serene and relaxing...what more could you want in a beach cottage?? Located on Lake Macatawa in Holland, Michigan, this beautiful home designed by <a href="http://www.francescaowings.com/" target="_blank">Francesca Owings Interior Design</a> is coastal perfection! Love the neutral palette with pops of sea-inspired color, all the comfy furniture, beautiful flooring, and cute bunk room–a must-have in any beach home! Bet the view off that widow's walk is incredible too! Finish your tour of the home over <a href="http://www.houzz.com/projects/323339/Point-West-at-Macatawa-Park" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Francesca Owings Interior Design

Bright and airy, serene and relaxing...what more could you want in a beach cottage?? Located on Lake Macatawa in Holland, Michigan, this beautiful home designed by Francesca Owings Interior Design is coastal perfection! Love the neutral palette with pops of sea-inspired color, all the comfy furnitur…

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Leaning art: 4 Guidelines to make it work

Art warms a home, makes it interesting, provides topics for conversation and contemplation , adds colour,  the list goes on indefinitely.  There are various ways to display art; some are more successful than others.  One option is leaning  art against a wall rather than hanging it, but this display option isn't always successful for a variety of reasons.  If you want to try leaning art, consider the following factors. <br /><h4><span style="font-size: small;">1. Scale - Choose artwork large enough to read from standing or sitting  position</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h4><div style="color: #444444;"><small><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/mddla/mark-dodge-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/74745/Loft-Downtown-Los-Angeles-eclectic-living-room-los-angeles" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="leaning art " border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/b5314bb30cb5e4e1_8-1000/eclectic-living-room.jpg" title="Leaning art: 4 Guidelines to make it work" width="330" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/mddla/mark-dodge-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Mark Dodge Design</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> The size of a piece of art in comparison to the space and objects around it usually determines successful placement. This painting fits the bill perfectly.   </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1LMY3Xg7bAlww-67KugcpzMVc2beIPXyoKmuNM1lDRo8IHLdQ2svaJTzYN4AagXnJnZ1TZVl7PtnoacL46UIVixHLppvOw8Qow_tLq_cdegAG7kNqijN8G3AQsdtiY-rzG6T8SW8064i/s1600/art-bw-leaning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="leaning black and white large scale art " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1LMY3Xg7bAlww-67KugcpzMVc2beIPXyoKmuNM1lDRo8IHLdQ2svaJTzYN4AagXnJnZ1TZVl7PtnoacL46UIVixHLppvOw8Qow_tLq_cdegAG7kNqijN8G3AQsdtiY-rzG6T8SW8064i/s1600/art-bw-leaning.jpg" title="Leaning art: 4 Guidelines to make it work" width="277" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Large scale images work best<br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://07/leaning-art.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+inthefunlane%2FuDww+(Life+in+the+Fun+Lane)">source </a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-weight: normal;">When you want to lean work on the floor it needs to be large enough to observe from standing position and bold in imagery so it can be read at a distance. Even the dog get this!</span><br /> <span style="font-weight: normal;"> The photo on the right works better than the  the art to the left of it because the image is tiny. </span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/22927/dining-room-contemporary-dining-room-san-francisco"><img alt="large leaning abstract art dining room" border="0" height="334" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/f901c6250a0b5532_8-0624/contemporary-dining-room.jpg" title="Leaning art: 4 Guidelines to make it work" width="500" /></a> </span></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/marke/mark-english-architects-aia" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Mark English Architects, AIA</a></small></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Perfect scale and beautiful work that can still be seen and read while sitting or from other areas of the room.  </span></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="simple black and white composition leaning art" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUvJaPuLzz0_deL7Ob-9JwEX-zYYoAbePW5uW8-Rsr9WqZk8S-1pSPGfo_oj5_u2fbOr9qOiFu7rhj9mqLpmD7x1MBLHqvPEhMZnfuP-tSUkhfR2DeRpu5uwcc-qFYqtBbB1whTwjuvI6/s1600/bedroom-leaning-art.jpg" title="Leaning art: 4 Guidelines to make it work" width="300" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bold form and simple composition<br /><br /><a href="http://artpropelled.tumblr.com/post/12824070149/photography-by-gemma-comas"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-weight: normal;">The boldness and simplicity of this painting  make viewing it easier when leaned on the floor.  The objects in front of it enhance the placement and help to anchor it safely. </span>They do not interfere with the reading of the image. Which leads to the next guideline...<br /><br /><h4><span style="font-size: small;">2. Layering: Don't cover major parts of an artwork</span></h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCFYWYgLHlZC59n6NIH7PE1vmKF5g110ZL3MTAjKe0f-JHQ3N6sGIJfvn6yh4mGi9zVPt7KotmkNZG6Q_62w-TuK_ZP_zQBe4HKtF7TjOFLqudP8fUk2-aLUsDzrNxdq_xFnLpWPyF8fLa/s1600/dark-leaning-art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="abstract leaning art with chair" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCFYWYgLHlZC59n6NIH7PE1vmKF5g110ZL3MTAjKe0f-JHQ3N6sGIJfvn6yh4mGi9zVPt7KotmkNZG6Q_62w-TuK_ZP_zQBe4HKtF7TjOFLqudP8fUk2-aLUsDzrNxdq_xFnLpWPyF8fLa/s1600/dark-leaning-art.jpg" title="Leaning art: 4 Guidelines to make it work" width="308" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Successful layering<br /><br /><a href="http://decorology.blogspot.ca/2010/09/great-inspiration-for-hanging-art-and.html"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a></td></tr></tbody></table>Layering other objects in front of an artwork is a tricky business.  This vignette is successful because the image is large, dark and has quite a bit of space where there are no details.  The chair and table lie in areas without too much detail.  You don't feel as if you are missing  important elements of the work.  <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="large leaning artwork behind table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASPAS7C1wFco3vl06H4Dsht8mvRHdVTyWk7yVNecGcgnnSSq9J2DkgrKredkFM7_ABGyHzo5toee8e_9bAs9TOuCJUhSmt62Hv02AUjsIV17W3rcf-jL_c9dOgTGeNszvOJml85-9OSt5/s1600/large-leaning-art.jpg" title="Leaning art: 4 Guidelines to make it work" width="326" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Do you want to remove anything here?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/mryall/art-in-your-home/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">There are so many things about this vignette I love, but I want to see all of the artwork and part is hidden by the table and books.  Even removing the books would help things considerably.   Love the candlesticks and the table, both really work with the artwork. </div><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGyP7exqV4i_uzmKgbUTO-BhPmIjEc2jSKu_rHhu5uw8-z__hTfTJZXWhhdh6JcK7Rbe6jxax95k4uUkvgqw3I2yArniqhYTTl2yP1cXKJk80lW-1jAc3XQALuoP8BZQbAow84KCDEt3kN/s1600/leaning-art-shelf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="leaning art on mantle" border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGyP7exqV4i_uzmKgbUTO-BhPmIjEc2jSKu_rHhu5uw8-z__hTfTJZXWhhdh6JcK7Rbe6jxax95k4uUkvgqw3I2yArniqhYTTl2yP1cXKJk80lW-1jAc3XQALuoP8BZQbAow84KCDEt3kN/s1600/leaning-art-shelf.jpg" title="Leaning art: 4 Guidelines to make it work" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Successful layering where each image is clearly seen.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/mryall/art-in-your-home/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a></td></tr></tbody></table> Layering art on shelves, consoles, and mantles can be very interesting. It is a way to display smaller pieces  to good advantage.  While this is a very simple vignette with the branch acting as a consolidating element, it is possible to have more complex collections of objects. <br /><br /><h4><span style="font-size: small;">3. Colour scheme:  Restrict colour combinations in  leaning gallery display</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">  <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqdJD6mG4X-HKhIoc0aola6tMfq-Mek8oq5J75Y5ytrVXjlpjwgjV2u-JPRnhRpFBJNLkt0fVfuiamEq5Cc6lYOk3bnHd5BDRTzKdxIGxt5l5kmP1cAgo0ap1rRnUAFMR_SDv1fdGNPUW5/s1600/gallery-wall-limited-colour-scheme.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="gallery wall limited colour scheme" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqdJD6mG4X-HKhIoc0aola6tMfq-Mek8oq5J75Y5ytrVXjlpjwgjV2u-JPRnhRpFBJNLkt0fVfuiamEq5Cc6lYOk3bnHd5BDRTzKdxIGxt5l5kmP1cAgo0ap1rRnUAFMR_SDv1fdGNPUW5/s1600/gallery-wall-limited-colour-scheme.jpg" title="Leaning art: 4 Guidelines to make it work" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Limited colour scheme provides cohesion</td></tr></tbody></table></h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/6079400/M-I-Homes-of-DC--Maryland----Crown---Monet-Model-contemporary-family-room-dc-metro"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> source</span></span></a><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="font-size: small;">There are lots of small pieces in this display but they read as one unit because of the colour cohesiveness. </span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASPAS7C1wFco3vl06H4Dsht8mvRHdVTyWk7yVNecGcgnnSSq9J2DkgrKredkFM7_ABGyHzo5toee8e_9bAs9TOuCJUhSmt62Hv02AUjsIV17W3rcf-jL_c9dOgTGeNszvOJml85-9OSt5/s1600/large-leaning-art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><h4 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. Image: Choose the right image for the space </span></h4><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAknRf9FQmFxfE-kPfDYkDnrvTsokIVfjVni1VRgv5cljWY9PLKliFXs7IdYciyT9rPIvDSIoTPUn77hdmBddnXwsz09BoKHIrTXwsObz_UpMf5-2MpZcVfeR1Q54WpR4-8U-FRhK39eMN/s1600/red-plane-art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="red airplane leaning art " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAknRf9FQmFxfE-kPfDYkDnrvTsokIVfjVni1VRgv5cljWY9PLKliFXs7IdYciyT9rPIvDSIoTPUn77hdmBddnXwsz09BoKHIrTXwsObz_UpMf5-2MpZcVfeR1Q54WpR4-8U-FRhK39eMN/s1600/red-plane-art.jpg" title="Leaning art: 4 Guidelines to make it work" width="324" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Art with <span style="color: #0000ee;">s</span></span>imple bold form</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASPAS7C1wFco3vl06H4Dsht8mvRHdVTyWk7yVNecGcgnnSSq9J2DkgrKredkFM7_ABGyHzo5toee8e_9bAs9TOuCJUhSmt62Hv02AUjsIV17W3rcf-jL_c9dOgTGeNszvOJml85-9OSt5/s1600/large-leaning-art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/117643/Betsy-Burnham-contemporary-bedroom-other-metro"> source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think the work that layers best in a vignette has bold form and colour.  It can compete with the other objects for your viewing attention. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now it's your turn.  What do you think of this arrangement?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfk4aUiBPlyy5lnZqx4jdB8v75FUQKw9XgwEI7rOBLcBp9otuS1hH3IAlwHp3SaJiPh_kbBzvGoMfuKUEXWQ3KJjvP0vFvy96uBfSqgRKvoEVWxBxvo5AR7FrV9CzTH3MYP6QZ4JcZhpmb/s1600/leaning-art-three.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="framed art leaning " border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfk4aUiBPlyy5lnZqx4jdB8v75FUQKw9XgwEI7rOBLcBp9otuS1hH3IAlwHp3SaJiPh_kbBzvGoMfuKUEXWQ3KJjvP0vFvy96uBfSqgRKvoEVWxBxvo5AR7FrV9CzTH3MYP6QZ4JcZhpmb/s1600/leaning-art-three.jpg" title="Leaning art: 4 Guidelines to make it work" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/mryall/art-in-your-home/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: black;">source</span></span></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/74745/Loft-Downtown-Los-Angeles-eclectic-living-room-los-angeles"><br /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/mddla/mark-dodge-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div>

Leaning art: 4 Guidelines to make it work

Art warms a home, makes it interesting, provides topics for conversation and contemplation , adds colour,  the list goes on indefinitely.  There are various ways to display art; some are more successful than others.  One option is leaning  art against a wall rather than hanging it, but this display …

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