Monthly Archives: July 2011

Cabin Decor

By Decorati | Published: July 29, 2011

Environment |  Ritter Furniture Whether used as vacation retreats or full-time residences, rustic cabins and cottages can evoke the best of summer’s pleasures. Cabins can present unique design challenges, however, especially those featuring lots of raw interior detail. We’ve selected some of the most inspiring examples from Decorati Designer Portfolios of intimate summer retreats and [...]

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Ascendent: Staircases Part II

By Decorati | Published: July 28, 2011

East Wesley Master Bath |  Carol Schaper: Schaper Associates While they may not comprise much of a home’s square footage, staircases can make a big design impact. Continuing Ascendent: Inspiring Staircase Design Part One, We’ve collected some of the most inspiring examples from Decorati Designer Portfolios of this small space taken to new heights. Ascendent: [...]

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Start with Art Begins A Dialogue Between Designers and Art Advisors at BLU in San Francisco

By Patter Hellstrom | Published: July 27, 2011

The intersection of art and design is an intriguing place where lines blur between interior decor and visual art.  Start with Art suggests crafting an interior from the art out, accentuating the elements that make a work of art unique.  I queried designers and art advisors about their practice, learning how each embarks on an [...]

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The Bathtub: Part Two

By Decorati | Published: July 26, 2011

East Wesley Master Bath | Shon Parker A relaxing bath in a luxurious tub is a timeless and universal pleasure — and today, a vast galaxy of options exist for making the bath something truly special, as we discovered in Part One. Here are even more ideas collected from Decorati Designer Portfolios for creating a soothing, [...]

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The Color of Contentment: Emma Gardner Design

By Decorati | Published: July 25, 2011

Award-winning designer Emma Gardner, chief designer and principal at emma gardner design, has been creating striking and vibrant rugs for consumers, interior designers and architects since 2002. After a successful career as an editor and illustrator, Emma Gardner applies her celebrated sense of color and composition to creating original rugs that are available through showrooms [...]

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Color in the Kitchen: Hues and Strategies

By Decorati | Published: July 22, 2011

Color And Light Filled Kitchen | Nicole Yee, NY Interiors While white kitchens may be a philosophy with timeless appeal, vibrant color in small or large doses can also be an effective way to create an enticing, welcoming space. We’ve collected some inspiring examples from Decorati Designer Portfolios of unexpected, exciting uses of bright colors in [...]

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The Bathtub: Part One

By Decorati | Published: July 21, 2011

Black And White Master Bath | Kathleen Walsh Interiors, LLC While the pace of modern life has placed a heavy emphasis on the shower, few things feel as relaxing or luxurious as a long soak in a generously-apportioned tub. From the classic claw-foot to the decadent roman tub, a wealth of options exist for indulging in [...]

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The Drama of Light Floors

By Decorati | Published: July 18, 2011

Dining Area | Jiun Ho Black or dark floors can lend instant impact to rooms of all types, as we discovered in The Drama of Dark Floors. This week, we’re exploring the the inverse of this trend — and finding similarly dramatic results. White or very light floors can be incorporated into a wide range of [...]

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The Spirited Sophisticate: Gideon Mendelson

By Decorati | Published: July 18, 2011

Gideon Mendelson brings a classically-based yet fresh and modern aesthetic to his projects.

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The Office Nook: Small Home Workspaces

By Decorati | Published: July 15, 2011

Office Corner | Kimberly Ayres Home offices have seen a surge in popularity during recent years, as modern work habits evolvewith technology. In our survey of Home Offices Part 1 and Part 2, we discovered a plethora of inspiring techniques for creating workspaces that gracefully blend form and function. But for those without the luxury of [...]

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