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Interior Designer Focus: Nate Berkus

Without a shadow of doubt, Nate Berkus holds a certain level of genius when it comes to his chosen métier: Interior Design. His level of aesthetic genius has been accentuated by his stint on Oprah, and eventually his own show, The Nate Berkus Show, which lasted for two seasons. The multi-slashy (businessman/TV personality/interior designer/author/soon-to-be father) extraordinaire is known for his quick makeover - quick and stunning! His style of fusing dated decorating with contemporary is remarkable. See some of his work below: His quest for perfectly divergent interiors – blending various colors from different spectrum and patterns that lock horns with each other – can be seen in many of his projects. Foregoing a specific theme and collating a wide...

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6 Chic Home Mini-Bar Ideas That Will Give You A Good Buzz

A mini-bar bar is one of the most archetypical inclusions to any home. It is, undoubtedly, a gentleman’s leisure corner. Your home bar may not always be as grand as the Metallic Bar by London-based architects Zaha Hadid (we wish that it is for our home, though), but it can just be as chic! We’ve listed some of the best home mini bars for you to gather inspiration from below. Do not underestimate the decorative and functional power of these home mini-bars. They are small, yes, but they are definitely incredible!   source Unusual Corner Home Mini-Bar Utilizing that versatile yet tricky space under the stairs can be quite an interior hallelujah. Placing a mini bar in that spot is an...

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7 Reasons Why Statement Area Rugs Can Give Your Home A Vital Spark

source Incorporating a statement piece into an interior design mix, more often than not, is limited to what one can immediately see upon entering the room. The usuals are walls and furniture. Unfortunately, what’s below eye level is often overlooked even though one fabulous statement area rug is all it takes to give even the simplest of home a vital spark! Area rugs can provide more than just extra warmth to a space, provide good cushioning, and prevent unfortunate slips. We will give you a good count as to why statement area rugs can be a great addition to your home:   1. Up the ante A statement area rug, just like any other featured segment or item in a...

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5 Impressive Winter Retreats

Since Jack Frost’s icy power is still burgeoning and will probably linger until April, many are still looking for that impressive winter retreat to cozy up to while others dream about them. For the latter, don’t you worry; everything starts with a great dream and an even greater follow through!  Below are a few of the hundreds of winter places to stay at that will make your vacation very cool rather than just simply bone-biting chilly. source Juvet Landscape Hotel - Norway Situated at Valldal - a north-western town in Norway  - is a structure that boasts of minimalism and a high reverence to the surrounding environment. The interior is intentionally designed in an understated yet elegant manner to highlight the...

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Pattern Focus: Rhombille Tiling

Are you still waiting for that day wherein you can use whatever it is you studied in Geometry? This is your lucky day! We are going to talk about a tessellation known as Rhombille Tiling. It is more commonly referred to as Tumbling Blocks and Cubeworks. The pattern has been in existence since the early 19th century. It is an artistic trompe l’oeil made of a catena of alternating cubes. It is also considered as a hatching pattern known as Escher – named after the Father of Tessellation, M.C. Escher. The fusion of remarkable design and colors makes Rhombille Tiling one of the most irresistible patterns that have ever been created. It has been used and abused for a lot...

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