Showing posts with label chandeliers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chandeliers. Show all posts

August 13, 2010

design star

I watched the latest episode of Design Star (on HGTV) the other night and saw something that I really liked...which isn't often because honestly, who can really redesign a whole space, be their own contractor, work within a very limited budget, and do all that in just a few hours? Not very many people - I definitely couldn't. In this episode they had to take a room and redesign it into a dining room while using the original furniture/accessories and refinishing/refurbishing them to fit into the new space (they were allowed to edit and get rid of some pieces). Below is the winning room and although I don't love the entire room, I think the pendant above the dining table is genius!

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It was created by Emily - who works as a 'prop stylist' and is one of three contestants left. The original room was full of ugly fake flowers, which she then spray painted white and glued onto a white lamp shade. Its so simple, but really elegant. Who knew fake flowers could look so good? My only question is how is 'huevos rancheros' reflected in that fixture (each contestant had a dish that was to be used as inspiration for their design)??

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August 9, 2010

dream lighting...

I'm helping a friend select some finishes/furniture for her new house and one thing she needs is a chandelier for her foyer. So far I've only found a couple that would work for her space, but of course I've found a hundred fixtures that I want for myself!

This would look incredible in a two story space, like in a grand staircase...

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I'm in love with this pendant by Marcel Wanders. I love the scale, I love the contrast of the smooth, minimalist exterior to the fancy, intricate interior. I need this in my home!

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This fixture is beautiful and simple. Has sort of an industrial yet very chic and sophisticated feel to it. And the red wires really pop.

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Wouldn't this chandelier look AMAZING over a dining table? Sigh...

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