Saturday, April 4, 2015

Decorate With The White And Gold Combination For Trendy Interiors



When it comes to interior design there is one new trend in color combinations that almost everyone can live comfortably with.This classic color combination is a perennial that really never goes out of style and it is leading the charge in the current return to elegance that I for one am delighted to see reemerging.This blog is dedicated to white and gold and how when used together they can bring the classic look of glamour to your interiors. I am not a big fan of stark white so when I refer to white I mean those dreamy, creamy, aged whites with warm undertones that enhance the richness of gold.

There are a number of trends involved in the gold/white combination's current popularity. Brass has made a huge comeback, and metallic madness is epidemic. The popularity of neutral interiors and their calming effect has not faded and French white still has that certain Je ne sais quoi. 

A color combination long associated with royalty, white and gold doesn't exclusively apply to palatial interiors and formal traditional rooms. The pictures I have gathered will help you see how lovely this combination enhances the modern home as well.



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It has always been a known fact that the white and gold color combination adds a touch of royalty, class, and elegance to interiors.


Thought of as lavish and luxurious, white interiors with gold gilding have been a perennial favorite in castles and palaces for centuries.



Beautiful white and gold gilded boiserie.

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Stunning white and gold apartment in Milan.


The white and gold combination graces the walls of some of the most beautiful homes in the world.


But not all homes have to drip with formality. There are many wonderful ways to incorporate white and gold into your interiors with just enough touches to add a little drama and glamour.

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The formality of a room usually depends on how much gold is used. Gold doesn't always have to be bold, and depending on how it is used on walls, fabrics, and accessories, it can actually come across subtle and warming. Gold tones give this bedroom a cozy, classic air.

Barry Dixon

In this picture the gold tones are warm and  rich. Today golden worn finishes are desired, not the brassy shine of years past. Velvety gold tones are available in new and vintage pieces.


Of course you can still shoot for opulence and the white and gold combination will certainly deliver.


You can bring the look of luxurious white and gold to your interiors through some of the wonderful gold paints on the market today, many of which look like gilding. Paint the wood trim on furniture, paint columns, be creative. Also since brass is so trendy today keep an eye out for great tables like this one, or paint one yourself.


This room features the white/gold combination in a more modern setting. I like the look of burnished gold and the fabric of this headboard has that appeal. The white millwork gives a classic touch while the bedding and geometrics on the closet doors are chic and trendy


The calming effect of white and the warmth of gold is a color combination that is tailor made for he bedroom. If you like wallpaper, there are many lovely metallic gold and white patterns to choose from.


Pair white with gold accents to create elegant, glamorous interiors with contemporary appeal.


Or glam up white interiors with gilded furniture which adds a majestic quality in soft tones of burnished gold.


Combinations of gold and white colors bring luxury to interiors and make them shimmering style standouts.


Here is an example of how easy it is to bring some glamorous bling into your bedroom through a subtle gold metallic fabric headboard, metallic gold and white patterned wallpaper, and an interesting retro style brass chandelier.

Sandra Morgan Interiors

The white/gold combination works best when the whites are demure ivories or winter whites. Great gold accessories make it undeniably opulent.

A beautiful gilded mirror set against a vanilla white wall is sometimes all you need to pull off this lovely color combination. The exquisite brass chandelier and other small gold accents add warmth and richness to all that white.



Rich, warm, and timeless, gold is such a main staple of classic decor. When paired with white, through use of fabulous wallpaper and carpet like this gold and white bedroom by Tobi Fairley, you will have interiors that will leave your visitors speechless.


The gold in your white/gold combination can have many hues, bright brassy gold, silvery gold, or coppery gold like the picture above. I like this deep color combined with soft white.

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Mixed gold metallics and velvet upholstery stand out against creamy white walls in this modern space.


Touches of gold are echoed throughout this classic bedroom. Decorating with the white/gold combination can create some very feminine spaces.


While this room features classical white painted molding, the gold metallic wallpaper gives it a modern trendy style.


Today's consumers want to live in a glamorous space. The white and gold combination is the perfect solution as it can easily be achieved whether they have a small or large budget. Scour used furniture stores, antique and flea markets or thrift stores for chairs and tables that can be painted white and then try your hand at DIY gilding. These small touches will go along way to creating the luxe space you desire.

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Florentine gold is especially pretty if you desire an aged appearance to your white/gold inspired interior space. Here just a few gold accent pieces and beautiful fabric make this room very elegant

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Empty gold picture frames against a white wall..... a chic and easy way to add the Midas touch without breaking the bank.


Give a white bath or powder room touches of burnished gold. Add a gold sink if you really want it to shine.



Great gold gilded details add a touch of glamour without drama to any white space. Look for pretty mirrors and picture frames.

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Or turn up the glamour in a white dining room with a beautiful collection of gold and white china. Don't be afraid to mix pieces, it's much more elegant! 



Don't forget that you can create some fabulous gold and white kitchens. For over a century, French company La Cornue has been making the most beautiful and luxurious European style ranges. 
Congratulations if you are extremely fortunate enough to build your white and gold kitchen around one of these!


Hardware is an easy way to introduce the gold and white combination to your already white kitchen.



The gold and white kitchen in the Paris apartment belonging to French architect & interior designer Jean-Louis Deniot features shimmering gold cabinets and white marble floors and backsplashes.





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Monday, March 30, 2015

Decorating With The Sputnik Chandelier





This was the sound that fascinated the world in 1957.

1957
Sputnik 1 was the first artificial Earth satellite. It was a 58 cm diameter polished metal sphere, with four external radio antennas to broadcast radio pulses. The Soviet Union launched it into an elliptical low Earth orbit on 4 October 1957.The satellite traveled at about 29,000 kilometers per hour,taking 96.2 minutes to complete each orbit. It's transmissions were monitored by amateur radio operators throughout the world.The signals continued for 21 days until the transmitter batteries ran out on 26 October 1957. Sputnik 1 burned up on 4 January 1958,as it fell from orbit upon reentering Earth's atmosphere, after travelling about 70 million km (43.5 million miles) and spending 3 months in orbit. 

2015
The sputnik chandelier is certainly one of the most enduring elements of what became known as the Atomic Age of Design. It's no wonder that even today, once we catch a glimpse of this icon of mid-century style, we are immediately mesmerized. The sputnik chandelier is the perfect mix of form and function and it's radiating, star burst-like elements is the perfect addition to any interior. A good chandelier can completely transform a room and the Sputnik chandelier is a real statement piece that will make your space feel truly out of this world.






If you are looking for something more unique than traditional lighting, something that will definitely make a statement why not consider a Sputnik chandelier. This iconic chandelier started trending in 2014 and they are on their way to becoming a modern classic. The Sputnik is an equally wonderful choice for the foyer in traditional homes.........


..........or more edgier and modern entrances. This is the bold entry hall in the home of designer Christian Lyon, creative director for Japanese furniture brand Matsuoka. When you have a large space, you might want to add several different sized Sputnik chandeliers for interest.



This Mid-Century Modern favorite know as the Sputnik Chandelier is usually credited in concept to Gino Sarfatti. It is interesting that his background was in engineering, not design.


Sputnik chandeliers add the perfect retro-modern style to trendy spaces.


I think Sputnik lighting fixtures are gorgeous in more classical interiors. They are like edgy crystal chandeliers.


This chandelier came to prominence in what became known as the Atomic Age of Design and it's explosive presence makes a huge statement in any interior.


Brass is back in a big way as seen here in the wonderful interior by Jonathan Adler. And the brass Sputnik chandelier certainly adds to this trendy look.


A Sputnik chandelier adds so much energy to a room. It supplies a statement sculptural element without being overpowering.


It is easy to update your space with this design classic and evoke the "wow" response from your visitors.

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Sputnik chandeliers are available in chrome, satin/brushed brass, raw brass and rubbed bronze. The standard number of lights is 18, 36, and 48.

Kelly Wearstler

An eye catching Sputnik chandelier is sure to be the topic of conversation and is right at home in a variety of interiors. They look stunning over a round table, just make sure the size of the chandelier suits the table.


It is easy to get inspired with these unique fixtures because they add so much personality to a space. This Sputnik chandelier works so well with this Mid-century table and ghost chairs. Put you Sputnik where it will reflect in a mirror for double the effect.



Another great Jonathan Adler room featuring a Sputnik chandelier. Notice how the 3D wall and the top of the round table echo the orbit effect.

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Sputnik lighting certainly fuels the fascination for all things interstellar. The shape of this chandelier is my favorite and the style I am considering for the office here in my 100 + year old home. My home is classical in design but I think the Sputnik would be right a home mixed in with antiques and crystal chandeliers.

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As you can see there are many styles of Sputnik chandeliers to choose from. This lighting brings retro appeal to contemporary designed interiors.

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Many of today's Sputnik chandeliers take a twist on the classic style. These would definitely give your living room bling!


Sputnik chandeliers have a way of invoking a bygone era, while looking respectably contemporary in a modern setting.

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A Sputnik chandelier can be both fun and formal and even though it is connected with the past it can be the perfect accent piece for the modern day interiors.





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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Decorate With Fern Decor For Trendy Interiors



Do you have a touch of Pteridomania? Pterido is the Latin for ferns and mania.....well you get the picture. Pteridomania (just drop the p and it sounds just like it spells) or Fern-Fever began at the 1862 International Exhibition and remained popular "as a fond symbol of pleasurable pursuits" until the turn of the century.Victorian decorative arts exhibited the fern motif on everything from pottery, textiles, glass, and of course botanical prints and wallpaper. 

The current fern madness has triggered a design trend much like it did for the Victorians and once again fern decor is hot and in demand. This time of year we get anxious for Spring greens so why not bring a touch of nature indoors in the way of fern decor. Whether you put them on your walls or under your feet the fern trend is a great way to freshen up your home without breaking the decorating budget.



The fern motif trend was huge in Victorian times. Ferns appeared in a wide variety of decorative arts, including fashion.


Victorian parlors just weren't on trend if they didn't display the fern motif.
Some homeowners went as far as having opulent orangeries built onto prestigious houses and stocked with a variety of fern. Others simply did it in the form of ornamental miniature glass cases that allowed their owners to have a fashionable parlor and join in on "Pteridomania".


Whether you choose to saturate your bedroom with fern inspired wallpaper........

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or maybe add a more subtle elegant touch of fern like on these pillowcases.......


you will be riding the botanical trend in home decor this season. Ferns are popping up everywhere and just in time for Spring.



Todays fern inspired fabric is not relegated to the rattan outdoor furniture of the past. Instead we mix this pattern with the linens and velvets, polished metals, warm woods and cool marbles of our interiors.


If you are not blessed with "green thumbs," fern decor is the perfect way to bring the outside in without the hassle. There are plenty of ways to decorate with the fern motif........ botanical prints, wonderful upholstery fabric, and of course wallcoverings.


Who wouldn't love this fern covered chair. So fresh, clean and crisp.


Another gorgeous wild flower and fern inspired upholstery fabric


Nature is still a hot trend and this homeowner has chosen a pretty fern and flora pattern for window treatments. Insect decor is also popular so the dragonfly pillow and fern botanical print are great additions.


The softness of the wall color and the delicacy of the fern botanicals set the stage for a lovely room.


Try creating a great accent wall with a fern print wallpaper.


There are quite a few wallpaper patterns on the market today to choose from.


Hang similar fern prints en masse for an interesting and eye-catching display.


Or go for one bolder print and hang it as a focal point. This image shows how a modern fern print can work well in a more traditional interior. This print would look great in a contemporary room as well.


There are plently of fern inspired botanicals to purchase or find a tutorial on line and make some of your own.

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I love this quilted, fern inspired bed covering.

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Pillows are one of the best ways to try out a new trend. This fern inspired one is really lovely and a 
great way to bring natural elements indoors


A wide range of colors and designs make fern wallpaper a good choice for practically any decorating style.


The bold  fern-frond print  fabric is effective in this eclectic style room.


Laid over your carpet or wooden floors a fern rug like this will brighten up your space.


The delicate, lace-like design of ferns makes them appealing for feminine styles such as Victorian or shabby chic. You can find stencils that make it easy to create a fern-frond border around the room or an all-over repeating pattern for an accent wall.


Freshen up a tired chest of drawers with a coat of paint and some lovely free hand or stenciled ferns.
Try adding interest to the inside of a painted cabinet for another pretty fern inspired look.


I especially like the painted fern and insect motifs on a dark background.


And remember you can always pot a real fern in a beautiful container and bring it inside!


 This is a Lemon Button fern. It produces golden-green fronds with rounded edges (that give it the buttonlike appearance). It's an easy-to-grow fern that fits in well with a lot of decorating styles. There are so many pretty ferns. Watch out, Pteridomania is contagious!


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