Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Blue and Brown Living Room Decor

Ideas for Decorating in Blue/Turquoise/Teal and Brown Colors



Incorporating Brown and Teal For a Living Room That is Modern and Appealing
By Leon Tuberman

Today, modern decor is refreshing and attractive. Two decades ago, most people would never dream of decorating a living room in shades of brown and teal; now, it's one of the most appealing looks you can have if you love a clean, modern decor. In this article, you will find many useful tips for incorporating these two colors for a look that is vibrant and beautiful.

Starting point: Walls

In order to prevent your living room from looking closed in or small, you want to use a light, neutral shade for the walls. Consider light sand, a pale, soft aqua or a muted caramel color. To add further interest and appeal, paint baseboards and trim in a contrasting shade such as bold aqua or dark chocolate brown.

If you're feeling particularly creative, consider texturing the walls through various techniques such as stamping, ragging or rag-rolling to add a wallpaper-like finish that is original and eye-catching.

Choosing the furniture

To achieve balance in this style of decorating, it's best to choose furnishings that are scaled to a larger size. Tables, entertainment centers, chairs and sofas should all be the same deep brown shade if possible. Leather furnishings work especially well in this decor, and add rich texture.

Accessories are where the fun begins

Once walls are completed and furnishings are chosen, it's time to start adding colorful accents. Choose 3 shades of teal; a pale shade, a medium shade, and one that is dark and bold. The medium shade will be the dominant teal color for the room, while the others help balance things out.

When shopping for accents, let anything teal catch your eye and consider if it will work with your decorating theme. Throw pillows, picture frames, vases, window treatments, candles, tapestries - all of these things will add color and visual appeal to the room.

Vary patterns for further appeal

Long gone are the days when everything had to match. In past years, if you chose a floral pattern for your living room, you would not dare use stripes or abstract patterns. Today, it is very common for savvy decorators to mix stripes, plaids, swirls and all types of patterns together, and the look is creative and attention grabbing. Consider a plaid throw, along with striped pillows and abstract paintings for the walls to create a room that is full of life. Mixing patterns adds depth and originality, making each room striking in its own unique way.



For those who love modern, contemporary rooms, this look is ultra-chic and absolutely beautiful. Incorporate hues of dark, chocolate brown and shades of teal for a rich look with bright splashes of color that bring the room alive! Decorate with accessories that are unique and capture the attention of the eye. Once you see the finished results, you will want to show your living room off to everyone you know!

Leon Tuberman has been in the home furnishings and interior decorating industry for 4 decades. He owns and manages a popular furniture store in California. They have a large inventory of handcrafted American built solid wood furniture for your bedroom, home office and living room. Whether you're looking for a oak tv stand for your media room or a arts & crafts coffee table for your family room then they carry everything you need.

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Blue and Brown Home Decor Inspirations

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Monday, September 27, 2010

Bathroom Towel Racks


One of the more essential things in the bathroom, is the towel rack. The place where you can hang up the wet towel to dry after use - yes, and not placed in a heap on the bathroom floor like your loved one does!

Below is an expert take on choices available when you lack space for a built-in towel rack; turn to the free standing towel rack.

A Free-Standing Towel Rack Solution
By Jennifer Akre

Sometimes I've run into a design problem that I knew I could solve with a simple solution. My story explains my quest to find a free standing towel rack, and how it changed my master bath from almost perfect to exactly right.

Several years ago I was involved in a challenging home renovation project. We bought a 120-year-old Queen Anne Victorian, a house that had been the victim of several non-sympathetic additions and adaptations. Our goal was to restore the house to something close to its original state, preserving its character but still updating it so it would be comfortable for a modern family to live and work in.

I discovered that is more difficult to work within the confines of an existing building than to build a new one. It wasn't impossible, mind you, and a surprising number of details fell into place quite easily.

Free Standing Towel Rack



I was particularly happy when we were able to create a traditional master bath with contemporary features. We found reproduction tile and re-used solid wood doors original to the home. Our new master bath was as perfect as I could imagine.

Perfect, that was, until it was time to install a towel bar. We had no place to screw anything into the wall within reach of the shower. Pocket doors, plumbing, lack of a reasonable expanse of wall-I had no place to hang a towel. But I knew there had to be a solution. I was on a quest to find a free standing towel rack.

Although I hadn't seen them anywhere at the time, I knew the free standing towel rack couldn't be a far-fetched idea. I was thinking of a quilt rack, but none were narrow enough for the space I was trying to fill. Eventually, I found a free standing towel rack in an in-flight catalog. It was a rare and lucky find.

The idea must have had merit, because today, you can find a free standing towel rack in a wide variety of sizes, finishes, and features. If you have limited floor space and need a place to hang the terrycloth, you can find a simple free standing towel rack on post and a weighted base. The post is topped with an S-shaped hanging rod, or a set of free-swinging bars on the top of the post, or an open oval rack. With this free standing towel rack, there's plenty of room to hang a few towels while taking up less than a square foot of floor space. And if you want to hang hand towels and don't have the nearby wall space for a conventional towel bar, you can get a countertop version of the free standing towel rack, too.

An elegant solution follows my instincts about using a quilt rack. Today you can find a free standing towel rack in all the popular hardware finishes. They are now readily available, and they provide two or three hanging rods--enough space to hang towels for a whole family. A base shelf on a free standing towel rack can store folded towels and spare bathroom essentials.

Another innovative design for the free standing towel rack is a towel ladder. Even if you have limited passage in your bathroom, the floor space that the ladder takes up is minimal, and you can hang four towels is less than two feet of wall space.

If you have space in your bathroom, another free standing towel rack takes its design from the étagère. Rather than having open shelves, this rack uses side bars for hanging towels. It gives you hanging space on four sides, and might give you hanging space for outside for pool towels.

Author Jennifer Akre is an owner of a wide variety of online specialty shops including that offer both items and information on how you can easily furnish and decorate your space. Whether it is bath accessories for your bathroom or chairs for your kitchen there are many tips you can use to make those spots both functional and beautiful. Click today and indulge your senses.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

CORTINAS BAUMANN

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La empresa alemana Baumann especialista en  cortinas de paneles orientales, ha presentado toda su coleccion con diseños modernos y minimalistas adaptables a  ambientes vanguardistas.

Son opciones en transparencias con motivos totalmente simetricos.











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Beautiful Bedding

Bright sunshine and hints of turquoise, lime and hot pink!
I could spend days in this delightful bedroom.
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SUMAR ESPACIOS

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Los aticos son siempre un lugar para aprovechar.
Si bien en algunas culturas y en algunas epocas estos espacios carecieron de importancia, con el crecimiento de las ciudades y el creciente valor de las propiedades, estos espacios vuelven a tener importancia.

Son siempre espacios amplios, aunque con la limitante de su altura, pero esto lejos de constituir un contratiempo es un item mas a valorar en la conformacion de los espacios.





















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QUE HACER CON LOS CUADROS

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Nuevas opciones para incorporar cuadros a los muros.
Todas las posibilidades de marcos, ubicaciones y sistemas de colgado.


































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MAS HABITACIONES PARA NIÑOS Y JOVENES

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Pensar una habitacion para jovenes y niños es una tarea infinita.
Hay que pensar en areas de juegos, hay que pensar en areas de estudio y tambien de relax y sueño.

A ello se suma una enorme posibilidad de opciones para componer estos espacios con tematicas variadas y todas interesantes.






















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La Rentrée

The French have a lovely term for returning to normal life in September after their August vacation.  It's called la rentrée and I think it's a perfect name for today.  It was exactly a year ago today that I returned from Paris. These fabulous photos of Raquel Zimmermann by Terry Richardson shot in Paris reminded me of that wonderful trip.  I also love the outfits which are great look for transitioning into autumn.  I know the old fashion rules dictate that you can't wear white after Labor Day but I think this rule is meant to be broken.  I am actually wearing white jeans today which can be worn for a few more days or weeks depending on the weather.  I think they look great with a blue shirt and navy blazer or an oatmeal colored cashmere sweater.  They are definitely helping me enjoy my rentrée!






Photos by Terry Richardson
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Monday Inspiration

A good friend is one who knows you're a good egg,
even though you're slightly cracked! unknown
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Gråsvart även hos Mateus

Nu kan jag snart börja kalla den här veckan för murriga veckan för jag är fortfarande inne på det gråsvarta. Även Mateus har i sin nya kollektion använt sig av grått och lila mot svart bakgrund. Kanske jag hade hoppat när det gäller det alltför snirkliga men färgerna, fjärilarna och det ruffa bordet med bänkar gillar jag. Bilder från Mateus.

I'm so much in to this black and grey combination right now and so are Mateus. This image is from their new autumn collection.

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Monday, September 6, 2010

FACHADAS DE RESIDENCIAS DE 2 PISOS MAS AZOTEA

Video de fachada de residencia en 3d. Residencias Doña Marina, San Isidro, Lima - Perú - 3D architectural animation by Nelson Núñez Carmona 2009 - Autocad 3dsmax vray after effects.



Doña Marina es un bello proyecto de casas en venta, con excepcional ubicación residencial en San Isidro, con tranquilidad, privacidad y junto a parque.


Es un conjunto de 5 de casas ubicadas en la urbanización de Córpac, San Isidro, en la calle Ferreyros. Cuenta con fáciles vías de acceso, cerca a importantes centros empresariales, comerciales y a toda clase de servicios en general.

Características Generales:

•Arquitectura moderna y funcional, con finos acabados.

•1er piso: Hall, escritorio, baño de visitas, sala, comedor, cocina con comedor de diario, servicios, amplia terraza y jardines.

•2do piso: Cuatro dormitorios, con baños incorporados y estar.

•3er piso: Atelier con baño y terraza.

•Seis baños con one piece y tocadores de mármol.

•Cocinas tablero de granito.

•Finas cerámicas en baños, cocinas y áreas de servicio.

•Closets y walk-in closets amoblados.

•Medidores trifásicos, cisterna y bomba.

•Estacionamiento para tres autos.

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FACHADA DE CONDOMINIO - VIDEO DE CASAS DE 2 PISOS EN 3D




Este proyecto esta relindo, son varias casitas de 2 pisos en condominio. El video de casas en 3d, muestra no solo la fachada, sino la casa por dentro. Una excelente distribución con 3 dormitorios, cochera, sala y comedor, etc. Lo que me gusta es que en el plano consideran una oficina a la entrada de la casa, de modo que tus clientes pueden acceder sin tener que pasar por toda la casa.

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CASA DE 2 PLANTAS RODEADO DE NATURALEZA - VIDEO



Preciosa casa de 2 plantas. El video muestra la fachada de la casa, así como sus alrededores de pura naturaleza. Tambien podemos observar la distribución de la casa por dentro y todos los detalles de su decoración y estilo.

Me gusta cuando la piscina esta al pie de la casa, y toda la estructura se refleja en el agua. ¿Que opinas de este diseño de casa?

FCC Habitat Soluciones - Casa Cumbres
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FACHADA DE CASA NEO COLONIAL CON TERRAZAS Y JARDINES - VIDEO


El Arquitecto Federico Castro de FCC & Arquitectos, presenta en este video del programa  de tv Habitat soluciones de TELETICA 7 de Costa Rica, una bella casa de estilo Neo Colonial, es decir que a la vez que tiene una fachada algo colonial, hace una transición tambien a lo contemporáneo. Tiene unas terrazas y jardines de ensueño. En el interior de la casa hay una diferencia de alturas que da una gran importancia a los espacios interiores y hacen diferencia entre la área formal e informal.

 

Fachadas de casas coloniales: FCC habitat soluciones casa Q
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FACHADA DE CASA MODERNA COLOR NARANJA LADRILLO - VIDEO


Esta bella y moderna fachada de casa color ladrillo es de un solo nivel y cuenta con una amplia sala y comedor. Sala familiar con jardinera y vista al campo. Estupendo domo que baña de luz toda la casa. Lavandería junto a la cocina. Bonito bar y cava de vinos, vista al campo de golf. Ubicada en una de las mejores calles del Club de Golf Hacienda. Las 4 recámaras poseen vista al campo, preciosas lámparas de luz indirecta. Salón de juegos en un desnivel más alto. Bonita fachada. No posee reja debido a la seguridad que hay. Y está en venta como vemos en el video:



Información técnica: - Metros cuadrados de terreno: 1150, - Metros cuadrados de construcción: 750, - Topografía: PLANO, - Recámaras: 4, - Baños: 3, - Medios baños: 1, - Garage abierto: 2, - Garage cubierto: 4, - Cuarto de servicio: SI, - Despacho: SI, - Salón de Juegos: SI, - Sala de Televisión: SI, - Jardín: Grande, - Chimenea: SI, - Calefacción: SI, - Vigilancia privada: SI, - Jacuzzi:SI, - Cisterna: SI

Casa en venta: Sucursal de Club de Golf Hacienda y Zona Arboledas, ubicada en Avenida de la Hacienda 134, Club de Golf Hacienda, Atizapán de Zaragoza, Estado de México. C.P. 52959. Teléfono: 5370 3600 - Fax: 5379 0224. e-mail: hacienda@arkidinamica.net. arkidinamica.net
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FACHADAS DE CASAS CON DESNIVELES - VIDEO MOSTRANDO LOS EXTERIORES E INTERIORES DE 4 CASAS SINGULARES, LINDAS Y GRANDES


El video nos muestra el interior y exterior de cuatro residencias, cuatro maneras novedosas de diseñar una casa. Ademas nos da ideas de como pintar una casa con colores modernos y elegantes.

1) Bella casa en La Molina frente a la Laguna, una creación del arquitecto Richard Malakoski.

2)Casa en La Molina, Antonio Sevillano

3)La casa Negra, casa en L ("ele") de Alfredo Queirolo

4)Casa frente al mar en Viña del Arquitecto Franco Vela.


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CESPED ARTIFICIAL PASTO SINTETICO / COMO COLOCAR GRASS ARTIFICIAL SOBRE TERRENO NATURAL

Todo acerca del pasto sintético y cómo colocar cesped artificial sobre terreno natural.





Disfruta este interesante video que te enseña a colocar grass sintético y resuelve tus preguntas mas frecuentes acerca del césped artificial:
1. ¿Qué mantenimiento requiere el pasto artificial?
El único mantenimiento es la limpieza del mismo, que debe realizarla con un simple riego del césped por el polvo que se haya podido asentar en las fibras. 
Las hojas de los árboles o pequeñas flores secas pueden ser recogidas con la mano, con un cepillo de barrendero o con un soplador.
En las zonas más habituales de paso puede notar que el pelo queda con el tiempo algo pisado, para volver a darle cuerpo simplemente cepille el césped a contrapelo.
2. ¿Que pasa con el grass artificial y los cambios bruscos de temperatura?
No pasa nada, heladas, nieve, sol, etc...
3. Las mascotas y el césped sintético
Las necesidades de las mascotas, se pueden limpiar. Jabones, lejía diluida con agua, detergentes para la limpieza libres de disolventes abrasivos, no dañan el producto.
4. ¿Se puede colocar pasto artificial alrededor de piscinas?
Si, los posibles productos químicos o el cloro no alterán el producto.
5. Ventajas del pasto artificial
- Puedes decorar con césped artificial o colocarlo en tu jardín, en exteriores e interiores, en canchas de futbol, etc. Imitación perfecta, aspecto y tacto completamente realistas, podrán tumbarse, andar descalzos con una sensación muy agradable y natural. Los niños podrán jugar sin peligro a resbalarse, ni ensuciarse con barro.
- Mantenimiento nulo, olvídese de las máquinas corta césped, de los fertilizantes y abonos, de los resembrados, de los bichos. Aspecto siempre verde y sensación de recién cortado.
- Instalación inmediata
- Ahorro de agua, sólo tendrá que regar el césped artificial para limpiarlo.
- Sistema de drenaje avanzado en la base, ya que puede drenar más de 60 litros/m 2/min, por lo que el disfrute de la instalación es inmediata, sin necesidad de tiempos de espera para que se seque la tierra, y sin peligro de ensuciarlo todo de barro.
- Larga durabilidad, instalación perfecta durante años
- En Perú puedes encontrar Grass con revestimiento de Poliuretano en perugrass.com
6. Accesorios para pasto sintético. Se puede comprar tambien Arena de Sílice, Caucho Granulado, mallas, etc.
7. Importancia de la arena de sílice. Es para estabilizar el césped cuando realizan instalaciones de césped sintético directamente en el suelo, sin utilizar acabados que los profesionales suelen usar. La arena de sílice es una de estos materiales que, aunque algunos piensen que no son necesarios, son importantes para un resultado impecable. Existen arenas de varios colores que ayudarán a dar un aspecto personalizado y de calidad.
Hay dos maneras dar estabilidad al césped artificial, una aumentar el peso mediante el incremento del peso especifico del césped (mayor cantidad de fibra por m2) algo factible pero poco rentable, o añadir lastre mediante sustratos controlados, arenas silícias, cauchos reciclados, arenas encapsuladas, arenas tintadas etc. En jardinería la arena solo cumple la función de aumentar el pesom2 del césped, en el caso de las arenas tintadas, peso y estética, hora bien la calidad del sustrato empleado en el lastre nos determinará la longevidad del césped. Una arena de canto redondo, limpia de polvo y de calidad, nos asegura una larga vida del producto. Por el contrario una arena de granulometría no controlada, con aristas o contaminada, producirá apelmazamiento del césped, moquetización del mismo y desfibrilización de la fibra.Un buen sustrato de lastre es igual a una instalación longeva.
8. Césped artificial en terrazas. La arena también suele colocarse en instalaciones de terrazas. La arena no se va por el desagüe porque se pone una malla geotextil entre la terraza y la arena. Esta malla permite el drenaje e impide que la arena se vaya.
9. ¿Cuanto dura el césped artificial? ¿Cual es su vida útil?
La mínima durabilidad del césped sintético es de 10 años, con una instalación adecuada y de uso correcto.

A mi me encanta, a muchos no les gusta jugar futbol en canchas de pasto sintético, pero creo que para jardines, terrazas y lugares de juegos para niños esta super no creen? que opinan? Además se puede decorar con este material, forrar paredes como Fachadas de Césped artificial, miren las fotos e ideas en: Decorar con Césped artificial.
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Chinese Pewter

The dining room wallpaper in Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's home from my last post is Chinese Pewter from Roger Arlington.  I was going to use it in one of my projects last year but it ended up not working out.  It's still one of my favorite papers though.  I love the mix of gold and silver and the metallic sheen.  It's no wonder that many designers use it in dining rooms.  The glow from candlelight is probably quite beautiful.  The paper which is handmade in China is reminiscent of “18th century tea paper”, the pewter paper used to line tea chests sent form China.  Below are just some of the ways other designers have used this paper and similar metallic wallpapers.  Enjoy!

Jeffrey Bilhuber

Matthew Patrick Smyth

Barbara Barry

The ceiling in another room of the same restaurant by Barbara Barry.

Tamara Mellon's home in Harper's Bazaar.

Bedroom by Miles Redd.

Entrance by Haynes Roberts.
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