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Toile de Jouy – the 18th century pattern has remained an aesthetic pleasure with a luxurious appeal. No wonder it’s been used and abused over the years - from interior design to tableware! Christophe Phillipe-Oberkampf’s masterpiece is not just a design that motif repetitions; what makes the pattern from Jouy-en-Josas (a commune in the region of North-Central France) extra interesting are the stories it declares. The “Le Ballon de Gonesse”, one of the first produced designs of Oberkampf and Jean Baptiste Huet, portrays Prof. Jacques Charles and Nicolas-Louis Robert inside the first hydrogen balloon the latter built, flying over the Tuileries Gardens. Huet’s later creations include the epochal monuments of Egypt and Jerusalem. Exemplary interior designer Sheila Bridges’ Harlem Toile de...

The year’s coming to an end, but the tribal-themed design revolution is still going strong! Pantone named this trend “Tribal Threads” with neutral colors dominating the palette. Pantone thoughtfully states that “We are all members of tribes whether through cultural background, religion, political affiliation or community. The colors in this palette are as varied as the tribal diversity they represent, yet they construct a universal linkage of artistic appreciation rooted in personal expression.” Apart from colors, another key element in creating a tribal-themed interior is pattern; it can range from subtle to vivid. And of course, there are the highly paramount tribal ornaments. The latter will hold the overall look and authenticity of an exotic home together. Let’s elaborate on...

Add sophisticated luxe to a testosterone-filled space, and you’ll end up having a gorgeous man cave. It doesn’t take a genius to know that having a handsome home provide benefits beyond the aesthetics.  Let’s enumerate its advantages for the bachelors, shall we? A beautifully-designed interior will increase the value of your property It’s a stress-reliever! Looking at a beautiful interior calms the nerves It’s one way to showcase a man’s identity And of course, it scores very well with the ladies We’ve scoured the web for the best man cave ideas that will make you phone your interior pro pronto!   source Aristocratic brute is what the NoLIta apartment above emanates. Designed by Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors, the...

Who in their right mind wouldn’t want to save money? The more, the merrier! But, true to human temperament, many of us want to save money without sacrificing a lot of comfort and a little bit of interior style. We assume that you belong to this group since you’re here, reading this post. Thanks, by the way. A great way to save money is by buying adaptable furnishings that will fit in all your present and future interior improvements. Timeless staples that will work in any interior design are undoubtedly golden. Of course, quality is paramount. You need a few core pieces that are highly versatile and exemplary crafted. You will scream (and possibly have a mini heart attack) once...