Thursday Tip # 12- Art above the sofa

Do you have  one big blank space above the sofa?  Are you wondering how to fill it?  If the number of questions I get about this is any indication there are lots of question marks out there about this topic.  Ta da... answers.  I  introduced this topic a little in last week's <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2014/02/thursday-tip-11-art-and-space.html">Thursday Tip  </a>when I discussed scale, but I wanted to give more formatting options this week.  <br /><br /> This is an area where there are lots of thoughts on how to and how not to hang art for best effect.<br />My guideline is to think about ways to fill at least 2/3 the width of the furniture. It is often difficult to find large scale art so think about pairings of various types.  It also looks good if your art expands to the edges of the sofa.  Once you go beyond  sofa width the art starts to look very top heavy and the sofa  is diminished. You should also consider the height of the art.   Remember it is a long way to the ceiling so refrain from work that is only twelve or 14 inches high.  It will look lost even if it is long enough. <br /><br />I have to thank  <a href="http://www.interiorspl.com/strona-gwna/przychodz-z-pomoc-uciliwemu-miejscu.html">Interiors PL  </a>  for creating this great graphic that provides many options for what to hang over a sofa. <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/AVvXsEj6sbtIn7nWv57jVMjmeo6IKnqWnyDH5d0-xrZ0s_vM0vY1Q_05ruilRKVOFyxGcCgkXA4lX-CY7uSDxt2r3vcfxoriz5cTXr4xPs9pKn9xkwitBXbLtniUGZA4LjesJnAg2hrIhrWQqG9e/s1600/hanging-art-above-sofa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt=" ideas for hanging art over sofa " border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6sbtIn7nWv57jVMjmeo6IKnqWnyDH5d0-xrZ0s_vM0vY1Q_05ruilRKVOFyxGcCgkXA4lX-CY7uSDxt2r3vcfxoriz5cTXr4xPs9pKn9xkwitBXbLtniUGZA4LjesJnAg2hrIhrWQqG9e/s1600/hanging-art-above-sofa.jpg" title="Art above the sofa" width="248" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">11 options for hanging art over a sofa. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>My favourites in these options are  4, and 6-11.  They all fit the guidelines I discussed above.  1 and 3 are my least favourite because they don't fill up enough space for me.  I like 5 because it is asymmetrical  and I could balance this placement by adding things on the left of the sofa to create a pleasing balance. Richard Mishaan discussed  another aspect of asymmetrical placement in a <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/ideas/how-to-hang-art-over-a-sofa#slide-3">House Beautiful post. </a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><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/AVvXsEgxeZ-Wc75VLZwUrb-cC2DCUoDqC6Y4_O-tT7XwKvL8OvN8-XJjmcDsJe-UKQbRnRWRhFKmsj2Y9O_QqIy_jOm23UiabKSG8dgqhLcP6vSV-JhMHpDCJ_Rzr91hzUNZpDhpaQ8Af41VdG4l/s1600/small-art-over-sofa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="design tip hanging art assymetrical " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxeZ-Wc75VLZwUrb-cC2DCUoDqC6Y4_O-tT7XwKvL8OvN8-XJjmcDsJe-UKQbRnRWRhFKmsj2Y9O_QqIy_jOm23UiabKSG8dgqhLcP6vSV-JhMHpDCJ_Rzr91hzUNZpDhpaQ8Af41VdG4l/s1600/small-art-over-sofa.jpg" title="Art above the sofa" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Why asymmetrical layouts work </td></tr></tbody></table><br />Here is the same idea expressed in one of my painting compositions called Breathe. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_EkpA303ZegsHUt1tFQ7yb2D-XdgXrKnbZ3pRRDB-GC5M_uri1X9HuJa2vTAbN8_9s_Jfznp0yW8GBQ-BtDI169s4iS-RpCFmpTZb6Um04plujJW9muv2j_AljKE_DuRLxJcatbBXW4K/s1600/breathe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ayssemetrical composition acrylic painting Margaret Ryall" border="0" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_EkpA303ZegsHUt1tFQ7yb2D-XdgXrKnbZ3pRRDB-GC5M_uri1X9HuJa2vTAbN8_9s_Jfznp0yW8GBQ-BtDI169s4iS-RpCFmpTZb6Um04plujJW9muv2j_AljKE_DuRLxJcatbBXW4K/s1600/breathe.jpg" title="Breath Margaret Ryall 2004" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Margaret Ryall, 2004, Breathe, acrylic on canvas, 12 x 24in.</div><br /> Are any of these options wrong?  Not really.  There are only guidelines in interior design,  no right or wrong.  <br /><br />Do you have a favourite way to arrange art above your sofa?  Please share. <br /><br />

Thursday Tip # 12- Art above the sofa

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Reclaimed wood works

<br /> Old is good. What is old can be new again with a little ingenuity, and I don't mind admitting that the art side of my brain has lots of that.   I think reclaimed wood  is beautiful, and this summer I made great finds on the beaches near our summer house.<br /><br /><i>Are you wondering how this connects to decor?  Keep reading! </i><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/AVvXsEgPBr5PP0izeHXEognRJZTT43FihgWtCZ4EcFYnJ-_ZjvUsdt0nzR8YQ0YW4z4hrXyv7LNCP0yUVPBSnQHnDhdwteDKDqeBrEOPZ8nOULLyVhG3ZzSs7_UCLLh494NyqhPCMc2uvFUhWlyZ/s1600/beach-debris-reclaimed-wood_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="reclaimed wood Newfoundland" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBr5PP0izeHXEognRJZTT43FihgWtCZ4EcFYnJ-_ZjvUsdt0nzR8YQ0YW4z4hrXyv7LNCP0yUVPBSnQHnDhdwteDKDqeBrEOPZ8nOULLyVhG3ZzSs7_UCLLh494NyqhPCMc2uvFUhWlyZ/s400/beach-debris-reclaimed-wood_01.JPG" title=" Newfoundland beach reclaimed wood" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Atlantic Ocean beach wood</td></tr></tbody></table> Storm tossed and sea sanded house/shed remnants  were dragged home against my better half's judgement. At the time I answered the strong call emitted by these materials, but  I didn't know why I needed them.  My art often begins with the call of materials rather than with sketches and preconceived notions of a final product.<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/AVvXsEg9KcJOCebNeqZM3c8MwIngYzODQI5ZlsQhW0G69QXh_k2R2FHB8tQfSrsh3cBmmsmyQRBNj9R49GcHNJkuOc0x0wHfeJLmr3wRLqzMMY3CiwvieD8SsSzKAX5RxkzDBwxHd_mlTm0mEfT8/s1600/workshop-Duntara-Ryall_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt=" Margaret Ryall Duntara workshop" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9KcJOCebNeqZM3c8MwIngYzODQI5ZlsQhW0G69QXh_k2R2FHB8tQfSrsh3cBmmsmyQRBNj9R49GcHNJkuOc0x0wHfeJLmr3wRLqzMMY3CiwvieD8SsSzKAX5RxkzDBwxHd_mlTm0mEfT8/s400/workshop-Duntara-Ryall_01.JPG" title="Duntara workshop" width="346" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not a pretty site/sight</td></tr></tbody></table><i>No this is not the home decor section! </i><br /><br />Move over hubby,  I am taking possessions of your precious workshed and tools.  Yep!  I know my way around drills, bandsaws, chopsaws and sanders and I discovered construction adhesive will stick most everything together. Drop paintbrushes, fine papers and canvas.  I have a new palette and perhaps a new series for exhibition.<br /><br />This one is my keeper.<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/AVvXsEiyfkE1J2p28bIVGPKelk02g4eUriPvDe_HEOJsanb3kXGF1zKqtYDuV-lzLWSC_esF6n1Ox6RTHUbPuoGtJ-D6acsq8tWNAV5W2WyR7mNx162z1rpCut0alXCyyAujVVpWGMSFmOz42gRA/s1600/assemblage-beach-quilt-Ryall-2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Reclaimed wood assemblage Beach Quilt Margaret Ryall " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfkE1J2p28bIVGPKelk02g4eUriPvDe_HEOJsanb3kXGF1zKqtYDuV-lzLWSC_esF6n1Ox6RTHUbPuoGtJ-D6acsq8tWNAV5W2WyR7mNx162z1rpCut0alXCyyAujVVpWGMSFmOz42gRA/s400/assemblage-beach-quilt-Ryall-2013.JPG" title=" reclaimed wood assemblage Beach Quilt by Margaret Ryall 2013" width="181" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beach Quilt, Margaret Ryall, 2013, reclaimed wood</td></tr></tbody></table> And here it is in the back entry of my summer house.  I have to wait until May to see it again (and take some decent shots of it). <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></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/AVvXsEjSQf9oI_2nrr44M2FnYgZwgQbhjAAuyxJ5TW-Gb6bGto3ZpDEPPRclCqGDrwjhBtWOMlQs74xxWqEZJ6708NGDPuOyImIoL2_lMZ2ajG05Xj6eFPT3ky8-Nhot9iQVYIqa_IVhn7dP2LbS/s1600/art+back+porch+_01.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQf9oI_2nrr44M2FnYgZwgQbhjAAuyxJ5TW-Gb6bGto3ZpDEPPRclCqGDrwjhBtWOMlQs74xxWqEZJ6708NGDPuOyImIoL2_lMZ2ajG05Xj6eFPT3ky8-Nhot9iQVYIqa_IVhn7dP2LbS/s400/art+back+porch+_01.JPG" width="222" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>You've reached the home decor part</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Stay tuned for more creative moments in my life.  What have you created for your home lately?<br /><br />

Reclaimed wood works

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10 Ways to use Pantone's Colour of 2014

The news is out and after much  guessing  by designers the world over Pantone has declared Radiant Orchid as the colour for 2014.<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/AVvXsEi7kRzEKpW7-_RnHp_YlA0go9wmZhyWcvVqwnoO7PML3szUqYF99IUtkC2zJDVOi6OzD-l2xThiixTph6yFpUCl53Cj28kerMPBed1V7K4lEhg1zAyJpgRpNdM9yC83cbLqjg6HVESrH-6K/s1600/f671eea4bb9949ae1d7a186743b3676c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="10 Ways to use Pantone's 2014 colour of the year" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kRzEKpW7-_RnHp_YlA0go9wmZhyWcvVqwnoO7PML3szUqYF99IUtkC2zJDVOi6OzD-l2xThiixTph6yFpUCl53Cj28kerMPBed1V7K4lEhg1zAyJpgRpNdM9yC83cbLqjg6HVESrH-6K/s400/f671eea4bb9949ae1d7a186743b3676c.jpg" title="2014 Pantone's Colour of the year " width="317" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2014 Pantone Colour of the Year </td></tr></tbody></table><br /> It seems to leave people a little speechless.  Now I am a purple lover and have hits of it around my house, but I lean toward the bluish purples.  Even my front door is BM french violet. I have lavender  front porch cushions  etc.  I wear lots  of purples in clothing.   But this is more pink.<br /><br />It is a far cry from last year's emerald.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPOJ42xaXzj5gaxHVvteXxdkGRbhUkuxN_yI7AF1DpLSesB6v7PUsrIJF17QNLiTEpbHG6XMsatdUN-B_bh6-50tdcl9SAWU4U2Y6z7TJHddhTsMSkVwzfsNXG_C1gbL4irHwgYWWCChi/s1600/c02a5c995e568d0dac88cee4213d7c23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPOJ42xaXzj5gaxHVvteXxdkGRbhUkuxN_yI7AF1DpLSesB6v7PUsrIJF17QNLiTEpbHG6XMsatdUN-B_bh6-50tdcl9SAWU4U2Y6z7TJHddhTsMSkVwzfsNXG_C1gbL4irHwgYWWCChi/s320/c02a5c995e568d0dac88cee4213d7c23.jpg" width="256" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tbv3b-tBKaBjXdTE9O7_C2cXyBnh1he1_7_PvK05QCxjfOmt2T06u_tWqTl5UflHO7WS6B7hzi5Ord4DLIRuvWtXrK4cCmXGkFytMtUWn2xiNsKEyq8qWEipU8PatL7tFf_zBdkMVw76/s1600/aca745f05f2909bfc7c08b080f78c21e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> If you bought into emerald last year here's a combination of the two.... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7J2hdrSdpbEhDF5l9pJ7KbzqpEwr1tY_YblCebUEA7fCcEzzAR39tAMY2oNFzgaORqoRIfniSrFyjc3QuT6FFOZValwj34gy5flTt577uohheDYl2r_EfO_DWUKLAEIEqGa2VTPHyh1jh/s1600/257569ae71c8e4b47b01a5577446d78f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7J2hdrSdpbEhDF5l9pJ7KbzqpEwr1tY_YblCebUEA7fCcEzzAR39tAMY2oNFzgaORqoRIfniSrFyjc3QuT6FFOZValwj34gy5flTt577uohheDYl2r_EfO_DWUKLAEIEqGa2VTPHyh1jh/s400/257569ae71c8e4b47b01a5577446d78f.jpg" width="331" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=110353">source </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Certainly colourful.  Notice how white is used to quieten this scheme. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But how to deal with this vibrant pink purple.... </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwiZfObHe-Tbb8bC9uBGu83ge1J4Rf9VwJkNoGxgbZOwPeXHmLFdZV22gZ_AtcwXKWCwisu74dzPQXGvKl8_V3HU9bLIC4scuBqH4-Bd1Uh5tehZLnXeW-H24f_6qHhDO2vGJG1Cn_Q7Gr/s1600/2f10662b4a1108da9220d6916f6073e1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwiZfObHe-Tbb8bC9uBGu83ge1J4Rf9VwJkNoGxgbZOwPeXHmLFdZV22gZ_AtcwXKWCwisu74dzPQXGvKl8_V3HU9bLIC4scuBqH4-Bd1Uh5tehZLnXeW-H24f_6qHhDO2vGJG1Cn_Q7Gr/s400/2f10662b4a1108da9220d6916f6073e1.jpg" width="266" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/purple-ombre-wedding-ideas/">source </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Play it safe and use it to add a  jolt of colour in flowers... Beautiful and temporary. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtQe131fJVahZEahgUdKgKjTFWqOiIDt7XZ_uw7O5veXRsPufK15MN2dtXSK6WQtx3DJMH3RKOhf2SLQfJY5oWzZa8qVzLEpRHq4175Cws5ywVBnt4Z9Vvetrfbuo0E_tnNBu5PepW3zE/s1600/3806e8ef1445e104a72466042f5cd221.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtQe131fJVahZEahgUdKgKjTFWqOiIDt7XZ_uw7O5veXRsPufK15MN2dtXSK6WQtx3DJMH3RKOhf2SLQfJY5oWzZa8qVzLEpRHq4175Cws5ywVBnt4Z9Vvetrfbuo0E_tnNBu5PepW3zE/s400/3806e8ef1445e104a72466042f5cd221.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> source</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Invest in a little leather that can be moved from room to room.   </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIRJKL4K_ZaEuv4QMGL36mExmmagcAj8gRtVQDFhTEvzkcih2zXhxImy-ucdU8mCQLqIi5uZHZgzq7xHB0c9l4cCgmtgk67EXBUGPMiVlPw0zRBrP10Usq4vC2iBX63HfUFibPtfO43v7D/s1600/21ac4e8c9c1a8bea3019c1f1469de91c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIRJKL4K_ZaEuv4QMGL36mExmmagcAj8gRtVQDFhTEvzkcih2zXhxImy-ucdU8mCQLqIi5uZHZgzq7xHB0c9l4cCgmtgk67EXBUGPMiVlPw0zRBrP10Usq4vC2iBX63HfUFibPtfO43v7D/s400/21ac4e8c9c1a8bea3019c1f1469de91c.jpg" width="292" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paint a piece of furniture or a mirror. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_KDV6myyEoYxBYQwaMWbiOec9vcN_dN-CztraXc7HLIfDtUhCdyS4uoY2dMH0izKPIY17WVjS71aYhr-idtWkAgy9R23fElbZ9eWp2Q8nVKxPkYx5t-qXduU2K36DsKUlysqad5bgtPz/s1600/92a99c31d442c05d022de2a431ffc3da.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_KDV6myyEoYxBYQwaMWbiOec9vcN_dN-CztraXc7HLIfDtUhCdyS4uoY2dMH0izKPIY17WVjS71aYhr-idtWkAgy9R23fElbZ9eWp2Q8nVKxPkYx5t-qXduU2K36DsKUlysqad5bgtPz/s400/92a99c31d442c05d022de2a431ffc3da.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/black_radiant_orchid_polka_dots_modern_pattern_lamp-256591811759080457"> source </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Throw in a daring light fixture. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1f917DA73Z8v0kFeUkos5hKdZwOlM7a9DlGbctF3j6R27ouTe2UiXJmo-yol7M8GNXaBm-RYfxdczwyTwRXMDQfyoFW_AuBk4PfXHp_YpVnZseYTR4Dyn5WsegNUWOvH6uxKwyibrkA1r/s1600/0db0ad5574eef05b3c46ce30050a78bf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1f917DA73Z8v0kFeUkos5hKdZwOlM7a9DlGbctF3j6R27ouTe2UiXJmo-yol7M8GNXaBm-RYfxdczwyTwRXMDQfyoFW_AuBk4PfXHp_YpVnZseYTR4Dyn5WsegNUWOvH6uxKwyibrkA1r/s400/0db0ad5574eef05b3c46ce30050a78bf.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/bedroom/p/56">source  </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Buy an accent chair in this lovely hue and connect it with a patterned pillow.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHGasTb3gmQOmI1axxXDEvBHkqtZCnS0CNpHeMEQ_c5HoDLBCEdxwN3IRZHCIchpABLnaDafb7dp9jEWaTTB2nHMW0p2yyQ75fR2baNV9B-6G2p6EkNkZHkS_sO7KkHYfIxuFkkf9f__0o/s1600/f4d8fe02ba75cd72813b3426b0bf5474.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHGasTb3gmQOmI1axxXDEvBHkqtZCnS0CNpHeMEQ_c5HoDLBCEdxwN3IRZHCIchpABLnaDafb7dp9jEWaTTB2nHMW0p2yyQ75fR2baNV9B-6G2p6EkNkZHkS_sO7KkHYfIxuFkkf9f__0o/s400/f4d8fe02ba75cd72813b3426b0bf5474.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=99552">source  </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mix it up in lovely patterned bedding.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNk-WJHCbZaLtPMdGyp-UzP347SolHGJcx2ggGuvJ5vBbzJCjov79MfUo1kcbI4i6lF7UF-V5QDWt5s5hWMN-JW-3t19n3G9CTF4zvTcHF2NSNkht_rRH1DJZZxA6g9Qtf94NfHbY-IlC/s1600/b9f136ab85c8d0f62186deb1710de9b2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNk-WJHCbZaLtPMdGyp-UzP347SolHGJcx2ggGuvJ5vBbzJCjov79MfUo1kcbI4i6lF7UF-V5QDWt5s5hWMN-JW-3t19n3G9CTF4zvTcHF2NSNkht_rRH1DJZZxA6g9Qtf94NfHbY-IlC/s400/b9f136ab85c8d0f62186deb1710de9b2.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=88123"> source </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Or on a ceiling or headboard.  Notice the leather ottoman from a previous shot. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tbv3b-tBKaBjXdTE9O7_C2cXyBnh1he1_7_PvK05QCxjfOmt2T06u_tWqTl5UflHO7WS6B7hzi5Ord4DLIRuvWtXrK4cCmXGkFytMtUWn2xiNsKEyq8qWEipU8PatL7tFf_zBdkMVw76/s1600/aca745f05f2909bfc7c08b080f78c21e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tbv3b-tBKaBjXdTE9O7_C2cXyBnh1he1_7_PvK05QCxjfOmt2T06u_tWqTl5UflHO7WS6B7hzi5Ord4DLIRuvWtXrK4cCmXGkFytMtUWn2xiNsKEyq8qWEipU8PatL7tFf_zBdkMVw76/s400/aca745f05f2909bfc7c08b080f78c21e.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=97015"> source </a></div><br />Now we are getting daring with drapes, a bold geometric pattern and peonies.  The dark furniture provides a rich backdrop for this scheme. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezoxnVPg0RLlbAMdFS2bQ6-cbGf3UB7ht9A-DbTku4tQv3ZXE1Pb67Hrz_w29CnBHsdJbu51ahmsrkmDfKTPw7TtdRK-Otz8LinBu6fHZuP_hcW1DVHpgs_qgsYIpKo1J3hHUeeqXQZVe/s1600/10a2efde98b5a007ae4633f33e611d74.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezoxnVPg0RLlbAMdFS2bQ6-cbGf3UB7ht9A-DbTku4tQv3ZXE1Pb67Hrz_w29CnBHsdJbu51ahmsrkmDfKTPw7TtdRK-Otz8LinBu6fHZuP_hcW1DVHpgs_qgsYIpKo1J3hHUeeqXQZVe/s400/10a2efde98b5a007ae4633f33e611d74.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.getgreenhome.com/how-to-decorate-soothing-bedroom-with-purple-bedroom-ideas/purple-bedroom-ideas-1/"> source </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Or have the full meal deal with walls, bedding, drapes, pillows and art.  Thankfully the white offers the perfect foil for the vibrancy. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Did you notice any trends in how it is used?  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIRJKL4K_ZaEuv4QMGL36mExmmagcAj8gRtVQDFhTEvzkcih2zXhxImy-ucdU8mCQLqIi5uZHZgzq7xHB0c9l4cCgmtgk67EXBUGPMiVlPw0zRBrP10Usq4vC2iBX63HfUFibPtfO43v7D/s1600/21ac4e8c9c1a8bea3019c1f1469de91c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And good- bye with one of my paintings that works with this lovely colour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJyZtAVZBJMS7XjRnOJfcE75R4jHikejB4K-0ACEg1qf2mul_ztEwR-Gc5-4JnqhVMJlPe7fARirFoqs8kGDKbFQGoYTP_e-4hvWOLAabqTKjtbAPu_RCK8OCQcreCOj8Jh8eZ-iL-wtJL/s1600/inbetween.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJyZtAVZBJMS7XjRnOJfcE75R4jHikejB4K-0ACEg1qf2mul_ztEwR-Gc5-4JnqhVMJlPe7fARirFoqs8kGDKbFQGoYTP_e-4hvWOLAabqTKjtbAPu_RCK8OCQcreCOj8Jh8eZ-iL-wtJL/s640/inbetween.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theleytongallery.com/margaret_ryall.html">source </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Margaret Ryall ( In Between) mixed media on canvas, 12 x 36 inches , private collection</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJyZtAVZBJMS7XjRnOJfcE75R4jHikejB4K-0ACEg1qf2mul_ztEwR-Gc5-4JnqhVMJlPe7fARirFoqs8kGDKbFQGoYTP_e-4hvWOLAabqTKjtbAPu_RCK8OCQcreCOj8Jh8eZ-iL-wtJL/s1600/inbetween.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br />

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8 Ways to fill empty corners

The four corners of a room are often a no man's land when it comes to design.  I am not saying that you have to fill up every corner with something, but I am advocating thinking about your space to determine if  it might need to look more "fulfilled". Here are some of my favourite solutions:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><h4><b>Art </b></h4></div><div style="text-align: center;"><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/AVvXsEiIrcc0huSK7w2OJS9dl9S9wSNHrUJe2-yOoOqvkkqoqAENEWJvC7u7nfFsUjo82G8ssa80dfRVFNOcYLrmNgQJwzmw9FPukYzXfisri4mrjx4Eak53OAiCoUffFUfVsheBZWVNrxbo5YSv/s1600/DSCN9788_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="8 Ways to fill empty corners " border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIrcc0huSK7w2OJS9dl9S9wSNHrUJe2-yOoOqvkkqoqAENEWJvC7u7nfFsUjo82G8ssa80dfRVFNOcYLrmNgQJwzmw9FPukYzXfisri4mrjx4Eak53OAiCoUffFUfVsheBZWVNrxbo5YSv/s640/DSCN9788_01.JPG" title="8 Ways to fill empty corners " width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using Art to fill an empty corner </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Margaret Ryall</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Usually you can't walk right up art you place in a corner,  so choose something that can be read from a distance. This lovely matted and framed wood sculpture is stunning for corner purposes.  It brightens up the space, fills it nicely, provides a backdrop for the dark table and lamp base and is a bit of a conversation piece. I was so excited when it was hung on my clients' wall.  </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;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/103083/Living-Room-midcentury-living-room-boston"><img alt="using art to fill empty corners" border="0" height="684" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/acd18f7a0d2b2ff2_8-8696/midcentury-living-room.jpg" title="" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/krivoli/kristen-rivoli-interior-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Kristen Rivoli Interior Design</a></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">This colourful mid century modern space needs art work to match.   It creates another layer for the space that invites the eye to roam and then return to the equally colourful lamp and chair. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><br /></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><br /></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h4><b> Round table and two chairs</b></h4></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/167281/San-Francisco-Decorator-Showcase-2011-contemporary-bedroom-"><img alt="two chairs round table in corner" border="0" height="750" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/0811b6650db8c8d3_8-3592/contemporary-bedroom.jpg" title="" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Houzz</span></div><br />Round tables are great for corners because they allow you to fill the awkward space and at the same time move your eye around so you don't get stuck there visually. The addition of the lamp provides the third height thus creating a more interesting design. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><h4><b>Tall  floral arrangement </b></h4></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/682822/Urban-Living---Pacific-Heights-contemporary-entry-san-francisco"><img alt="round table and ottomans foyer " border="0" height="666" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/c501a94b0f62834e_8-3275/contemporary-entry.jpg" title="" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/jayjeffers/jeffers-design-group" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Jeffers Design Group</a></small></div><br /><small> <span style="font-size: small;">When you have the height why not go for it and use something tall to fill the space.  Again a round table is the mainstay for  this foyer area. </span></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><h4><small><span style="font-size: small;"><b> Built in bookcase </b></span></small></h4><small><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/992151/Vicente-Burin-Architects-farmhouse-home-office-new-york"><img alt="corner bookcase workspace " border="0" height="750" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/c3319ec70fbf8573_8-5859/farmhouse-home-office.jpg" title="" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/npalmisano/vicente-burin-architects" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Vicente Burin Architects</a></small><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">This beautiful set of bookcases  tucks effortlessly into a corner.  The colour adds to the whole space and the minimal arrangement of objects and books ensures it isn't too busy. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><h4><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Chair and floor lamp </b></span></h4><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/128331/Koehler-Loft---Master-Bedroom-Sitting-Area-contemporary-bedroom-austin"><img alt="vignette chair ottoman lamp corner " border="0" height="334" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/0661a7180d5d8901_8-1806/contemporary-bedroom.jpg" title="" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/mcravotta/cravotta-interiors" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Cravotta Interiors</a></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A round floor lamp behind a chair is a perfect and quite functional solution for a corner. </div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/442601/Contemporary-Living-Room-contemporary-living-room-philadelphia"><img alt="chair ottoman floor lamp in corner " border="0" height="596" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/202194e60f04b554_8-5640/contemporary-living-room.jpg" title="" width="500" /></a> </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Houzz</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">In larger spaces the addition of a round table helps to fill the corner and provide variety in heights.  <b style="font-size: medium;"><br /></b></div><br /><h4><span style="font-size: small;"><b> A  workspace </b></span></h4><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/451464/The-Passage-beach-style-home-office-boston"><img alt="desk chair art in small space " border="0" height="700" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/7da1090e0f0af3b1_8-8808/beach-style-home-office.jpg" title="" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/c/Beverly--MA" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/svdesignsv/siemasko-verbridge" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Siemasko + Verbridge</a></small><br /><br />Tidy and interesting  art too. <br /><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/301359/Basement-Work-Space---Laundry-contemporary-home-office-toronto"><img alt="built in office desk under stairs" border="0" height="394" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/5571019b0e7b8acf_8-2806/contemporary-home-office.jpg" title="" width="500" /></a> </span></small><br /><small>  <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/leslie-goodwin-photography/leslie-goodwin-photography" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Leslie Goodwin Photography</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Or perhaps a larger space to make use of a corner under a stairs.   <b><br /></b><br /><br /><b> </b><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/2496026/Hudson-Loft--NYC-contemporary-home-office-new-york"><img alt="built in workspace desk in corner" border="0" height="750" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/8a9163a600f82427_8-1065/contemporary-home-office.jpg" title="" width="500" /></a><br /><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/schappacherwhite/schappacherwhite-architecture-dpc" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.</a></small><br /><br /><h4><b>Large scale vases/urns </b></h4></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/volpini/ieteke-ruypers-volpini" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/30817/Mark-Dutka-contemporary-dining-room-other-metro"><img alt="large urns in dining room " border="0" height="404" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/65f1e9b90abc245c_8-1000/contemporary-dining-room.jpg" title="" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/inhouse/inhouse-design-studio" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">InHouse Design Studio</a></small><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sometimes you need a certain something to complete a design and these two large scale floor vases do just that.  Imagine the space without them.  </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/krivoli/kristen-rivoli-interior-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/76118/Contemporary-Condo-contemporary-living-room-vancouver"><img alt="large vase with greenery and sticks kitchen " border="0" height="750" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/9d51dd510cbccf62_8-1000/contemporary-living-room.jpg" title="" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-staging/vancouver" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/rentfluff/flff-designs-decor" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Flüff Designs & Decor</a></small></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"> This arrangement is not in a corner, but it very well could be.  Rather than bamboo you could use birch sticks if you wanted a more rustic look. </span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h4><small><span style="font-size: small;"><b> Corner mirror and two chairs </b></span></small></h4><small><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></small></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1291381/Tydings-Design-Interiors-modern-living-room-dc-metro"><img alt="corner with two chairs table and mirror" border="0" height="646" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/013138a400185c0e_8-3712/modern-living-room.jpg" title="" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/tydingsdesign/tydings-design-inc" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Tydings Design Inc</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Love this solution because it expands the space making it seem like it goes on forever. The glitz and sparkle doesn't hurt either .  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">T<span style="color: black;">hen there's tall plants, built in benches, screens .... The list is as long as your imagination.  Do you have any bright ideas for filling corners? </span></span></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/schappacherwhite/schappacherwhite-architecture-dpc" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div>

8 Ways to fill empty corners

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The value of objects

Every home is filled with furniture and objects, but they are not valued equally by homeowners. Personal preferences and history play a part in determining individual likes and dislikes in furniture and accessories.  Coming to terms with what you truly value in your home can help you set a design focus.<br /><br /> As a place to start with clients who  may be  having difficulty focusing on where they want to go with a design, I often ask them to show me several things in the space that they value/love/ couldn't part with. In talking about why they like the particular piece I get insight into what is important to them and many times the objects also provide inspiration for the design.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/64772/Marina-Residence-contemporary-family-room-san-francisco"><img border="0" height="680" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/961142990c646068_8-1000/contemporary-family-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/san-francisco" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/sutton-suzuki-architects/sutton-suzuki-architects" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Sutton Suzuki Architects</a></small></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> Art work of varying kinds can serve  as an impetus for a room design.  The tones of the sculptures and ceramic vases  are picked up i<span style="font-size: small;">n the dark<span style="font-size: small;"> wood<span style="font-size: small;">s of the <span style="font-size: small;">stacked tables. The beige sofa allows the art work to stand out. </span></span></span></span></span></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3simC0w5FhTze4GCm9oNazPLF6QruI6vG7pZqKexOxEOwaQALTqbhTFoA5C_Y8KC6dro1wC38Prf_gyPoQTMR-E5jqyNvP92nx6hQCrdleNsbQD0ildA0T-TpLC4-POZ5Ybt6sN2DSNJx/s1600/DSCN5639_01.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3simC0w5FhTze4GCm9oNazPLF6QruI6vG7pZqKexOxEOwaQALTqbhTFoA5C_Y8KC6dro1wC38Prf_gyPoQTMR-E5jqyNvP92nx6hQCrdleNsbQD0ildA0T-TpLC4-POZ5Ybt6sN2DSNJx/s640/DSCN5639_01.JPG" width="480" /></a> </span></span></span></span></span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> </small><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Margaret Ryall</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">In my  home art usually influences my room designs.  I certainly don't purchase art work to match my decor, but I like to give my art work the option of influencing the room in which it lives!  One of my favourite pieces (artist Will Gill) begged me to paint this favourite chair a lovely green. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></small></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1472027/Chevy-Chase-Living-Room-contemporary-living-room-dc-metro"><img border="0" height="334" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/bb71aaf200382945_8-0089/contemporary-living-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/suzannepricedesign/suzanne-price-design-llc" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Suzanne Price Design, LLC</a></small></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> Antique rugs are a wonderful starting point for original colour schemes.  Th<span style="font-size: small;">is </span>blue and aqua scheme is fresh and exciting, and without a wonderful starting point th<span style="font-size: small;">is</span> room probably would not have come together in this way.  <span style="font-size: small;">Mixing old and new can be easy if you are a little adventurous. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pet peeve:   Pleas<span style="font-size: small;">e, can I have a larger coffee table<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">so I can reach it to put my coffee cup down when I come for a visit? It's the armless chair that I would sit in.  I hate floating coffee tables that don't connect with the furniture. Sorry, that just popped out. </span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpcgHBQ9v9_ARxg3ZX81aIFtnxLyvoEvqkKIRPqt7uuyeOcA7eSY6lg2ZWgdsuy6FandfRYYE1wMJzU3x1_B1JGbEnhZdqQ50phx2CYTUilPH43Nzy-f-nBYNd7Rt4JI5h_lBFpAo3faGr/s1600/234820568040343419_VYI3potb_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpcgHBQ9v9_ARxg3ZX81aIFtnxLyvoEvqkKIRPqt7uuyeOcA7eSY6lg2ZWgdsuy6FandfRYYE1wMJzU3x1_B1JGbEnhZdqQ50phx2CYTUilPH43Nzy-f-nBYNd7Rt4JI5h_lBFpAo3faGr/s640/234820568040343419_VYI3potb_c.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.jeffersdesigngroup.com/portfolio#"> Jeffers Design Group  </a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">Sometimes something as small as a pillow or a set of lamps can be the beginning of a sophisticated design.  Certainly if you owned these lamps they would be difficult to ignore.  Perhaps there is an interesting history  <span style="font-size: small;">behind the<span style="font-size: small;">m. </span></span></span></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkV1uKfccXR7XKHueG9T_jTnQnSrQeq9OdXqfNGED8wxu0pPEqPDpaOYxPomGs98_Csm7Pbb54RiNzMb5Vph0-Gc_O4OBDS4KpHcYkEQ00GTNhLEe0SqW7jacK6vT6M0NtMKcRErQl413Z/s1600/70016969176319884_Ol4m28ye_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkV1uKfccXR7XKHueG9T_jTnQnSrQeq9OdXqfNGED8wxu0pPEqPDpaOYxPomGs98_Csm7Pbb54RiNzMb5Vph0-Gc_O4OBDS4KpHcYkEQ00GTNhLEe0SqW7jacK6vT6M0NtMKcRErQl413Z/s640/70016969176319884_Ol4m28ye_c.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.saniapell.com/">Sania Pell</a></span></span></span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Not ever<span style="font-size: small;">thing you value is pretty. </span> Some objects  have  histories <span style="font-size: small;">told by the marks of the passage of time. They evo<span style="font-size: small;">ke  family <span style="font-size: small;">memor<span style="font-size: small;">i<span style="font-size: small;">es and offer opportunit<span style="font-size: small;">ies for pairing with <span style="font-size: small;">objects tha<span style="font-size: small;">t have a s<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">imilar</span> history. I love this old <span style="font-size: small;">box with its related sea themed objects. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBMhGaO2qXPllWGEDQDA9qnQbMuzGTZMTgfLyt2T5owBuERW_esUjZ21k0vqHFULpG7LoFq7S-6chN0Uu1NNi-u2SkZ2L1ZRRYFyJyg4KgGoib4_DNQEVKf4I2ig1nuShr17hFpjGpjIv/s1600/DSCN6140_01.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBMhGaO2qXPllWGEDQDA9qnQbMuzGTZMTgfLyt2T5owBuERW_esUjZ21k0vqHFULpG7LoFq7S-6chN0Uu1NNi-u2SkZ2L1ZRRYFyJyg4KgGoib4_DNQEVKf4I2ig1nuShr17hFpjGpjIv/s640/DSCN6140_01.JPG" width="480" /></a> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">M</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">argaret Ryall</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">This <span style="font-size: small;">humble t<span style="font-size: small;">runk <span style="font-size: small;">my father made when I wa<span style="font-size: small;">s a child <span style="font-size: small;">is an important part of<span style="font-size: small;"> the decor in my <span style="font-size: small;">summer house.  <span style="font-size: small;">It <span style="font-size: small;">isn't in pristine shape with <span style="font-size: small;">a</span> latch missing and and a crack <span style="font-size: small;">around the hin<span style="font-size: small;">ge on the <span style="font-size: small;">back.  To <span style="font-size: small;">m</span>e i<span style="font-size: small;">t is invaluable.  Not only does it hold  memories, I have a coffee table and a storage chest.  I can change the colour anytime I want, <span style="font-size: small;">and i</span>t gives my room that lived in look you want in a summer place. It is also a perfect foot stool!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">For a room to truly reflect its owners it has to have object<span style="font-size: small;">s that have some emotional value.  Otherwise you have a "model home"<span style="font-size: small;">, pretty but <span style="font-size: small;">soulless</span>! </span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

The value of objects

Every home is filled with furniture and objects, but they are not valued equally by homeowners. Personal preferences and history play a part...

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Small details, big impact

There are so many ways to create impact in a space.  Sometimes impact is created by  subtle additions of  colour, textures, or forms  or features can be in your face - bold.<br /><br /> I tend to sit in the subtle camp.  I enjoy finding treasures in a space and then visually connecting them to create points of interest- a kind of meandering trip while you sit comfortably at your computer or in someone's home.<br /><br /><b>Art</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGvVzpsaSph48z6jBkInKAhLq7-ljBvGiKz92fWexaDeB7PVNXJV4lkRh9RZXQ4ukY6zWMWWYBA2SfCXrKNQdrtzFt1mVg6TNjZNQo2u3xxqhyphenhyphenVRrnhV4vpuAfZG82ziOnwTPho0c27Sl/s1600/35606653274561472_0DsQ7cnW_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGvVzpsaSph48z6jBkInKAhLq7-ljBvGiKz92fWexaDeB7PVNXJV4lkRh9RZXQ4ukY6zWMWWYBA2SfCXrKNQdrtzFt1mVg6TNjZNQo2u3xxqhyphenhyphenVRrnhV4vpuAfZG82ziOnwTPho0c27Sl/s400/35606653274561472_0DsQ7cnW_b.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/56365432806949976/">Pinterest</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>The three small artworks hung vertically (lower than usually seen) act as a perfect foil for the hanging lamp.  The flowers soften all the vertical movement and it is further calmed by  the horizontal lines of the headboard and the fluffy pillows.  In a space that is neutral, you have to rely on other elements beside colour to excite the eye.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4_TtMwW5_d1jGjc36ZHdRsOUl_x3LA90lWnxQLWJpvQfH_B1QN0a5ctGLTbE-lZeDmEf2VSJFJnEzP_NEWI_oQeKVtaOfGh3ndzBEoYXgW79S8NA6teF9nbD351x0f9HkwDk05Fc4Q18a/s1600/118782508891393387_YE9AcRIH_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4_TtMwW5_d1jGjc36ZHdRsOUl_x3LA90lWnxQLWJpvQfH_B1QN0a5ctGLTbE-lZeDmEf2VSJFJnEzP_NEWI_oQeKVtaOfGh3ndzBEoYXgW79S8NA6teF9nbD351x0f9HkwDk05Fc4Q18a/s400/118782508891393387_YE9AcRIH_b.jpg" width="295" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.southshoredecoratingblog.com/">South Shore Decorating </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The artwork over the banquette keeps drawing me in.  The little hint of blue against the yellow school bus connects to the flowers and pillows.  I would be even happier seeing just the banquette, table and art.  This would allow the viewer to really appreciate the art.  Often less is more.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Flowers </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2PBYhd276TXPt_ZZDs4h0E95H89wXjf4vKXefCP7nbuclYxO3EEPrPV4c8cQGZH7C5C9GEk0CO-Lha-8RISJSwp_AQbu_QnbJqoDAeaMtiEw46kffGJl6FnPO_LoVaGUw2yaJIIygqrmM/s1600/105271710009364769_f1Je2wCF_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2PBYhd276TXPt_ZZDs4h0E95H89wXjf4vKXefCP7nbuclYxO3EEPrPV4c8cQGZH7C5C9GEk0CO-Lha-8RISJSwp_AQbu_QnbJqoDAeaMtiEw46kffGJl6FnPO_LoVaGUw2yaJIIygqrmM/s400/105271710009364769_f1Je2wCF_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://homeandinteriors.tumblr.com/post/12594277352/by-butler-armsden-architects"> Home & Interiors</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> There's so much I love about this room: the simple lines in furniture; the light floor; the minimalist arrangements in the bookcase; the purple over the fireplace.  The crowning glory for me is the tall vase of calla lilies by the window. They are like an exclamation point.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFrVPnCnaIbcotD4bvayPYhAJBxxyQ9sgIzzfxOgLIa402sBKvafH6zByFuBwiCCxHVLVuWVncjuVK85DUfYfaUfuKAJ7_nH-g2So2LWnH05SjBEu_0mt7jV8ZLvqR_sS5boeHqAgeI-18/s1600/192317846558253154_HbzOnF01_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFrVPnCnaIbcotD4bvayPYhAJBxxyQ9sgIzzfxOgLIa402sBKvafH6zByFuBwiCCxHVLVuWVncjuVK85DUfYfaUfuKAJ7_nH-g2So2LWnH05SjBEu_0mt7jV8ZLvqR_sS5boeHqAgeI-18/s400/192317846558253154_HbzOnF01_b.jpg" width="265" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.spotsandstripes.com.au/">Spots and Stripes </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The natural elements in this space keep your eyes moving . Nothing looks as crisp as plants in an all white space. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4_TtMwW5_d1jGjc36ZHdRsOUl_x3LA90lWnxQLWJpvQfH_B1QN0a5ctGLTbE-lZeDmEf2VSJFJnEzP_NEWI_oQeKVtaOfGh3ndzBEoYXgW79S8NA6teF9nbD351x0f9HkwDk05Fc4Q18a/s1600/118782508891393387_YE9AcRIH_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><b> Pillows</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic7sHrWxScVmCW2BjqdgPg0lrkTZl6_Qiso27fMDVMAfitZERipB264ZGDqK8_wodzKj2Ps5qVpzU6vSgeVfbXjg54PcC-lXgQWC_RsArt8DyK-ixeeIE_0ykVin6QDZIp69UGggF81YS4/s1600/140456082098098252_7AVVHrOW_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic7sHrWxScVmCW2BjqdgPg0lrkTZl6_Qiso27fMDVMAfitZERipB264ZGDqK8_wodzKj2Ps5qVpzU6vSgeVfbXjg54PcC-lXgQWC_RsArt8DyK-ixeeIE_0ykVin6QDZIp69UGggF81YS4/s400/140456082098098252_7AVVHrOW_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://purplearea.blogspot.ca/2010/07/bloomingville-autumnwinter-2010.html"> Purple area</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Never underestimate the power of  pillows to add interest to a blah space. This room goes from ordinary to inviting because of the pillows. The variety in size, shape and textures draws the eye.  Who know crocheted squares could look so good? The lushness of the pillows against the distressed headboard and simple bedclothes adds further interest. <br /><br /><b>Headboards</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXziJNLvEBB5iYuV6xLxVG6IW5cIupifulHlNy_-iPWoZG1o0gvIBNALC_V7YRz4qwV-CmmI3ZlZXi_mhlt_xOu95rNDrEX9QRmft6MyM6mSQOIRzERLgKlybZK9uVE5hlcdYPuqULDLy/s1600/144607838005426704_9UuEmdee_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXziJNLvEBB5iYuV6xLxVG6IW5cIupifulHlNy_-iPWoZG1o0gvIBNALC_V7YRz4qwV-CmmI3ZlZXi_mhlt_xOu95rNDrEX9QRmft6MyM6mSQOIRzERLgKlybZK9uVE5hlcdYPuqULDLy/s400/144607838005426704_9UuEmdee_b.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.oomphonline.com/luxury-designer-tables.html">oomph on line</a></div><br /> The inclusion of a headboard that mimics waves below the picture of the whale is striking. The bedding has a simple nautical feeling in blue and white.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwH3-p31jatZTnh53r25QGwAABKsK2odP3797gWsBMr2-MbXOMRTTGQSLZ5k__36VncdSk5NpzXqZCQqAnwjnZUyLkFDUPJH5mbw5EC3wsMFhyoEzudAcdxKPoQsMJFAYuM8_idBpMFuWP/s1600/171277592048327701_L51OeNgi_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwH3-p31jatZTnh53r25QGwAABKsK2odP3797gWsBMr2-MbXOMRTTGQSLZ5k__36VncdSk5NpzXqZCQqAnwjnZUyLkFDUPJH5mbw5EC3wsMFhyoEzudAcdxKPoQsMJFAYuM8_idBpMFuWP/s320/171277592048327701_L51OeNgi_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/bedroom/picture/fresh-lilac-bedroom?room_style=modern"> house to home</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Something as simple as a painted strip behind a bed to act as a headboard can be very inviting. The repetition of lavender makes this a calm space. If you wanted to rev it up a little, magenta pillows would do the trick. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uqWb9SzDGrLeXqB4gI0Ohuv64jxkEnwulGVJ4Cla4Ygd3RIFeuqxdveFXbrXmXx8XKnxsRlNVGgs_cnvC43hNTEGgMbfEdMdeLV-tKKug5l7dvP8bv2qBOvS6-smam-91Un5Opt7UkyG/s1600/171277592048327701_L51OeNgi_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> <br /><br /><b>Lamps  </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6slZ6gI1fYC7tVecBn5X6oD5pXC7gtFQpYdvK2wWz2Y-otrvlYukeNmLFmejPjJa_X1PCK4nZ220lL6gu_6-Acf0nN4OZg6u-97hzihHpyga_CjrbZKJu2yCsLWUNm7w46CydSb2Dr28/s1600/162481499025717876_TCoYIJYG_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6slZ6gI1fYC7tVecBn5X6oD5pXC7gtFQpYdvK2wWz2Y-otrvlYukeNmLFmejPjJa_X1PCK4nZ220lL6gu_6-Acf0nN4OZg6u-97hzihHpyga_CjrbZKJu2yCsLWUNm7w46CydSb2Dr28/s400/162481499025717876_TCoYIJYG_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/home-office"> Houzz</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> The symmetrical placement of two lamps in this work space provides a frame for the asymmetrical  gold branch.  Your eye is led there by the gold chair.  The aqua stool creates variety in colour. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFWR0G_XjPkjVSndGIW6AeV1p42MOglc_C43Qok0RMq9oVyxB9lkdm-Sc-2nUimRo47PbcCSLe-IokHS_UHS0ZonP3bfpiDr1t7D0QOIa4jHJBBr6R9JqUGAD3JTInjIjbtwqmBlJUOYr/s1600/152489137352636984_3vl4isbR_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFWR0G_XjPkjVSndGIW6AeV1p42MOglc_C43Qok0RMq9oVyxB9lkdm-Sc-2nUimRo47PbcCSLe-IokHS_UHS0ZonP3bfpiDr1t7D0QOIa4jHJBBr6R9JqUGAD3JTInjIjbtwqmBlJUOYr/s400/152489137352636984_3vl4isbR_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://olofjakobina.blogspot.ca/"> Olofjakobina</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Lamps don't have to be huge to be effective.  The simple silver lamp fills the empty space above the art work. Remember lamps can do more than shed light.<br /><br /><b>Doors </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NXWhyphenhyphenkencYIV48pfnL5xWN_0CBT1Jt-0BWjvn1ZfgtxCyaCSRTCypd1HRA97Xs0l-HhllX0Pi-V-dLZrzHxLBL6yGXFNl8j0SaflTRu094Xl7OQjHB_XunKbyrysdS4tv68P6N9ZokJx/s1600/159948224235976311_lNNwxqqX_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NXWhyphenhyphenkencYIV48pfnL5xWN_0CBT1Jt-0BWjvn1ZfgtxCyaCSRTCypd1HRA97Xs0l-HhllX0Pi-V-dLZrzHxLBL6yGXFNl8j0SaflTRu094Xl7OQjHB_XunKbyrysdS4tv68P6N9ZokJx/s400/159948224235976311_lNNwxqqX_b.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.shopgramercy.com/2012/03/parade-of-pastels-interior-spaces.html">Gramercy fine linens and furnishings</a></div><br />Sometimes doors complete a room either through  interesting lines or colour.  These doors have both.

Small details, big impact

There are so many ways to create impact in a space.  Sometimes impact is created by  subtle additions of  colour, textures, or forms  or fea...

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Flying high

Lately I'm seeing birds in many design magazines and home decor shops. They keep popping up on wallpaper, pillows, bedding, pottery, art work and in cages.  It seems the sky's the limit!  Here are some of my favourite ways to integrate a theme into your home. It doesn't have to be birds, it could be butterflies, fish etc. <br /><br /><b>Wallpaper  </b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/216173/Heather-Garrett-eclectic-laundry-room-raleigh"><img alt="Heather Garrett eclectic laundry room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/216173_0_8-4417-eclectic-laundry-room.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Houzz</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> I love the design possibilities of wallpaper, but I can also remember all those hours of scraping it off walls.  My preference now  is to use wallpaper on smaller spaces or as an accent.  The colours in this pattern work perfectly with other colours in the room. In a small space which isn't lived in daily you can be a little more whimsical or adventurous. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/29466/living-room-eclectic-living-room-los-angeles"><img alt="living room eclectic living room" border="0" height="300" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/29466_0_8-7247-eclectic-living-room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/living-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/3969/maison21" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">maison21</a></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">This vibrant yellow is hard to ignore and it is used sparingly.  Framing sections is a perfect solution for a shot of pattern and colour.  Look closely and you will see tiny birds.  The graphic pillow repeats the motif in a much bolder way.  </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/171677/Creating-Exploration-eclectic-kids-dallas"><img alt="Creating Exploration eclectic kids" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/171677_0_8-5562-eclectic-kids.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/erikaey/erika-everett-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Erika Everett Design</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> And the bird theme is carried through this nursery even to the ceiling. </span></small></div><br /><br /><b>Wall Decals and Stencils</b><br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/165774/Four-Walls-and-a-Roof-contemporary-kids-san-francisco"><img alt="Four Walls and a Roof contemporary kids" border="0" height="253" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/165774_0_8-4135-contemporary-kids.jpg" width="400" /></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/21814/Lucy-McLintic" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Lucy McLintic</a></small></div><small><span style="font-size: small;"> These white birds  are subtle and fresh even with the addition of pattern on another wall. I think white drawings are so minimal  because they just hint at their presence.   </span></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6NMEF_qZiGK_Vz2vh3HW4ED8m0kx8kUltl0ZgPvSgTCPBcMEq1MgBEv3IOHfumHcXl-Xd9Bd8iLrOX0d_lrD-uc8HR6-oZl48rSO37eirD-rfRgJ9PeE4ChIKiLYcinkDNRTbCiotOWjs/s1600/171277592048553326_8PWHB2RX_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6NMEF_qZiGK_Vz2vh3HW4ED8m0kx8kUltl0ZgPvSgTCPBcMEq1MgBEv3IOHfumHcXl-Xd9Bd8iLrOX0d_lrD-uc8HR6-oZl48rSO37eirD-rfRgJ9PeE4ChIKiLYcinkDNRTbCiotOWjs/s400/171277592048553326_8PWHB2RX_b.jpg" width="275" /></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://customnurseryart.blogspot.ca/2011/08/nursery-wallpaper-accent-wall.html">Custom Nursery Art </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">Look up!  Look waaaay up! What a lovely finishing touch in a nursery!   </span></small><br /><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/212199/oniroco-eclectic-kids-"><img alt="oniroco eclectic kids" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/212199_0_8-9866-eclectic-kids.jpg" width="300" /></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"> <br /> </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/oniroco/oniroco" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Oniroco</a></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <span style="font-size: small;"> You have to love these graphic birdcages and birds on the wall, but don't miss the pillows!</span> <br /></small></div></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitockOc1UZmHJ2mjfjRJ52ldx0IL2BLClTjaIVskTNUEMUnfuTvvPeOUUrnkB7Q9KDVCfsY5fekKhE9q5iRT51TVFnOx2p3BVWCUNE8JwSHy1CMWFWxvbm_e-BgE61AtUf7awkR83eQj5d/s1600/birdcage-via-stylehive.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitockOc1UZmHJ2mjfjRJ52ldx0IL2BLClTjaIVskTNUEMUnfuTvvPeOUUrnkB7Q9KDVCfsY5fekKhE9q5iRT51TVFnOx2p3BVWCUNE8JwSHy1CMWFWxvbm_e-BgE61AtUf7awkR83eQj5d/s320/birdcage-via-stylehive.jpg" width="320" /></a></span><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">And here they  are again in  graphic black providing a  backdrop for this dark sofa.  I like how the curved lines of the sofa interact with the curves of the cages. And following up with the real thing......</span></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Birdcages </b></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/90898/Family-Room-Details-traditional-family-room-dallas"><img alt="Family Room Details traditional family room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/90898_0_8-0225-traditional-family-room.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/charmhome/cristi-holcombe" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Cristi Holcombe</a></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Using cages is a way to reference our fine feathered friends without having them actually  appear.  The absence of presence so to speak. I love the weathered driftwood with the straight lines of the cages.  </span></div></div><div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/67310/---other-metros"></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X_YvHqwglOsvV-tTcrc2hh3c0vwWe1VwzGMEZVYbux9VdVhShVRlBXavE7ML41uRt-w7ZPvy1E0x5wSl8cktJTNG6TU34Ob3x9UJk0A_bqhHeIfZixsvr1Bn77CtgGuC9U3IPjwb3Dur/s1600/171277592048553364_Jyzow53v_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X_YvHqwglOsvV-tTcrc2hh3c0vwWe1VwzGMEZVYbux9VdVhShVRlBXavE7ML41uRt-w7ZPvy1E0x5wSl8cktJTNG6TU34Ob3x9UJk0A_bqhHeIfZixsvr1Bn77CtgGuC9U3IPjwb3Dur/s400/171277592048553364_Jyzow53v_b.jpg" width="320" /></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"></span></small><small><a href="http://thedecorologist.com/wp/collective-soul-birdcages"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">The Decorologist  </span></span></a></small></div><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b>You can also attach birdcages to your wall for a very three dimensional look which leads me to other forms of 3 D accessories....   </span></small><br /><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Sculpture </b></span></small></div><div style="color: #444444;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/361840/Accessory-Closeup-traditional-entry-new-orleans"><img alt="Accessory Closeup traditional entry" border="0" height="289" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/361840_0_8-2147-traditional-entry.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/new-orleans" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/nelsonwilsoninteriors/nelson-wilson-interiors" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Nelson Wilson Interiors</a></small><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Tucked away on a table top amidst  a display of flowers and books, </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/524506/Interieurs-Showroom-by-Francine-Gardner-eclectic-home-office-new-york"><img alt="Interieurs Showroom by Francine Gardner eclectic home office" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/524506_0_8-7524-eclectic-home-office.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/interieurs/interieurs-by-francine-gardner" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"> Francine Gardner</a></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> commanding a shelf in a very contemporary office space, </span></small></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/67310/---other-metros"><img alt=" " border="0" height="398" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/67310_0_8-4894--.jpg" width="400" /></a><small> </small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">spaces design</a></small></div><small><br /></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> or hanging in pristine whiteness to delight a new baby, birds take many forms in homes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/121277/Eames-House-Bird-by-Vitra-modern-artwork-"><img alt="Eames House Bird by Vitra modern artwork" border="0" height="326" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/121277_0_8-9266-modern-artwork.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/nestliving.1321432511/nestliving" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">nestliving</a></small></div><br /> The iconic Eames bird can be found in many styled homes. Charles and Ray Eames had the original carved bird and constantly rearranged  it in various vignettes around their home and when styling photos. Because of the colour and simple lines the bird was sought by Eames fans.   Using 3 D scans of the original bird Vitra is now creating <a href="http://www.dwr.com/product/eames-house-bird.do?sortby=ourPicks">reproductions</a> of it. <small><br /></small></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Art work </b></span></div><small><br /></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/218695/Edgewood-Townhouse-modern--atlanta"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><img alt="Edgewood Townhouse modern " border="0" height="640" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/218695_0_8-6802-modern-.jpg" width="430" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/ysdesignblog/niki-papadopoulos" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Niki Papadopoulos</a></small></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">Silhouettes of birds and branches provide a very eye catching headboard design. </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqRZg0Y4_8PTZly8HCNRNO3nWFmnWywOow8jP2Cj3KK2lvDUQCvN8yrX-G6lVybl-5zXnqJmHwHa-L5jWp5SLtsBFcv5CtwrvAH8hp24m2b7GTrq3DUZoSO3PTREEicjvcjGpC-9uP_Bj/s1600/171277592048553378_bTZhq5k4_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/46875/Black---White-Master-Bedroom-with-a-Touch-of-Teal-contemporary-bedroom-charlotte"><img alt="Black & White Master Bedroom with a Touch of Teal contemporary bedroom" border="0" height="267" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/46875_0_8-7371-contemporary-bedroom.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/46875/Black---White-Master-Bedroom-with-a-Touch-of-Teal-contemporary-bedroom-charlotte">Emily A. Clarke</a></span></div>Small prints of various birds matted large and stacked on either side of this bed make for an interesting symmetrical layout.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/21136/Spring-2009-British-Colonial-Entry-Room-Design-Ideas---Williams-Sonoma-Home-tropical--"><img alt="Spring 2009 British Colonial Entry Room Design Ideas | Williams-Sonoma Home tropical " border="0" height="278" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/21136_0_8-9388-tropical-.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #444444;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/wshome/williamssonoma-home" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Williams-Sonoma Home</a></small></div></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> Don't forget you don't have to hang artwork.  It can be beautifully displayed as part of a vignette. </span><b><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><b><span style="font-size: small;">Painted Furniture </span></b></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/27180/black-birds---other-metros"><img alt="black birds " border="0" height="329" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/27180_0_8-0172--.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/3796/bryonieportercom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">bryonieporter.com</a></small></div><br />Birds appear to be a favourite motif on painted furniture.  This striking combination begs your attention.  It would make a fantastic art piece at the end of a hallway. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn4C6Xber1Hbo2j4kdcrXNAHXoDJm98ycoWX2-ALvhZQj9QNQOfuamzvB5t19hyg2DLyO0yPGv2JOmXe1tuRJmdkarqMmMz1T-_0fCkwF6deHOpQLrXKDnc3zMhYfZFi7Bzm-fzNfQEV1k/s1600/171277592048553350_pAhChkkn_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X_YvHqwglOsvV-tTcrc2hh3c0vwWe1VwzGMEZVYbux9VdVhShVRlBXavE7ML41uRt-w7ZPvy1E0x5wSl8cktJTNG6TU34Ob3x9UJk0A_bqhHeIfZixsvr1Bn77CtgGuC9U3IPjwb3Dur/s1600/171277592048553364_Jyzow53v_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqRZg0Y4_8PTZly8HCNRNO3nWFmnWywOow8jP2Cj3KK2lvDUQCvN8yrX-G6lVybl-5zXnqJmHwHa-L5jWp5SLtsBFcv5CtwrvAH8hp24m2b7GTrq3DUZoSO3PTREEicjvcjGpC-9uP_Bj/s1600/171277592048553378_bTZhq5k4_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn4C6Xber1Hbo2j4kdcrXNAHXoDJm98ycoWX2-ALvhZQj9QNQOfuamzvB5t19hyg2DLyO0yPGv2JOmXe1tuRJmdkarqMmMz1T-_0fCkwF6deHOpQLrXKDnc3zMhYfZFi7Bzm-fzNfQEV1k/s400/171277592048553350_pAhChkkn_b.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Hand-Painted_Bird_Chest/">Home Decorators  </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7aat_Q8UPUM8Kb5Ol2wffazorkyEDS40qfVsRzjJ-NFUFh4JoGfodCSxbHhCIhI7lPlUIRiw3PW8ksPHzWJteEDRtNvN9EC5OkrRLapb2NhcdyReOUyD5NyuzlirFh1-yMs7UrE1isqd/s1600/207587864043927317_MBRh6bBt_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> What a difference from the dresser above.  This one is all calmness and delicacy. </div><br /><b> Lighting </b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRuC61CJ3lDI1wUbtI5WDZ1JkD3zZkmJI1SMvvvfxBifjEP0ezoJixdgC-rcci4nPdnFgUdvLryYpvRHDGcKbuDRKbLo0LOL50OY9WepjaSx5k2Z6Gnqo3b3RnUOHqX0SHHWe_sJ6fRm6e/s1600/81487074477820722_G2jgyu7O_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/131952/Mountain-House-eclectic-dining-room-denver"><img alt="Mountain House eclectic dining room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/131952_0_8-5869-eclectic-dining-room.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/timcuppettarchitects/tim-cuppett-architects" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Tim Cuppett Architects</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/155007/Birdie-Chandelier-by-Ingo-Maurer-eclectic-chandeliers-" target="_blank"> Ingo Maurer</a>  birdy chandelier is a modern classic that will always inspire interest. </div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/46259/Lola-B-s-traditional-living-room-other-metros"><img alt="Lola Bs traditional living room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/46259_0_8-8841-traditional-living-room.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/chicago" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/kaseybuick/kasey-buick" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Kasey Buick</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"> And a more traditional take on a birdie chandelier. </span></small></div></div><div><br /> I could keep going but this post is already too long!<br /><br /></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/wshome/williamssonoma-home" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div><div style="color: #444444;">Do you have an interesting way you have included bird motifs in your decor?  Just click on the comments button and have your say. </div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/oniroco/oniroco" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div>

Flying high

Lately I'm seeing birds in many design magazines and home decor shops. They keep popping up on wallpaper, pillows, bedding, pottery, art...

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