Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Collector: Displaying Large Artwork

Sitting Area | Martha Angus Art collections can pose unique challenges in the context of interior design. Creating a harmonious balance that places the focus on art without gallery-esque coldness can be more difficult than it might appear–especially when the pieces in question are large and dramatic. We’ve collected some of the best strategies from Decorati [...]

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Big Rewards at Destination Gallery LA Louver

At the prestigious destination gallery LA Louver, the rewards are great this summer. Los Angeles-based artist Tom Wudl offers engaging, jewel-like paintings in Venice Beach. Exploration of Buddhist scripture is the vehicle for Wudl’s work, which expresses content and imagery related to the Flower Sutra. Paintings on vellum open to the viewer, offering an understanding [...]

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The Drama of Dark Floors

Dining Room |  Pal + Smith Black or very dark floors, along with their similarly dramatic white counterparts, can be a great strategy to add contrast and impact to any interior. In both glossy and matte, this edgy, glamorous trend works for both traditional and ultra-modern interiors, as these striking examples from Decorati Designer Portfolios [...]

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Balance: Jiun Ho

Balance and harmony are the hallmarks of Jiun Ho’s design vision.

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Red for Walls: Hues and Strategies

Bathroom |  Sara Story When it comes to bold choices for wall colors, vivid red is on the far end of the risk spectrum. Used in the right dosage, the drama payoffs can be great — but care must be taken to avoid an overwhelming “red rum” ambiance. We’ve chosen some of the best strategies [...]

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Let in the Light! Working with Walls of Windows

Alamo – Dining Area + Bar |  Kriste Michelini An abundance of natural light is not exactly what you could call a design ‘problem’…but it can present unique challenges. From picking fade-resistant fabrics to choosing colors that will transition gracefully from day to night, getting bright right is often more difficult than it might appear. [...]

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Barbara Barry’s Newest Collection: Indochine

Barbara Barry’s Indochine Collection for Kravet BARBARA BARRY is known for her soft, muted color palette and chic simplicity. Indochine, her new offering of fabrics, trim, wallcoverings, carpets and drapery hardware, is inspired by her travels through Asia. Indochine explores rich color combinations, textural elements and subtle patterns that convey a memory of a far-away [...]

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Into the Woods: Tree Imagery for Interiors

Table |  Kimberly Ayres Recent interior design trends have witnessed a prolonged flirtation with whimsy, imagination and small doses of the fantastic — along with a heavy focus on nature. So it should come as no surprise that forests, trees, and shady glens have been popping up in so many of-the-moment Decorati Designer Portfolios. We’ve [...]

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Hollywood Confidential: Molly Luetkemeyer

Molly Luetkemeyer’s love story with Los Angeles began while working in film.

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The Powder Room

Encino Contemporary Powder Room |  Jeneration Interiors by Jennifer Dyer Typically a ground-level half-bath featuring a sink and vanity, the powder room is often a home’s smallest room. While there may not be much space to work with, these areas can present a great, low-risk opportunity to indulge in a dash of drama, luxury or [...]

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