Another Quick Note On Assymetry… June 22

We’ve talked about how assymetry works well in rooms when implemented in the architecture, but check out some of these assymetrical rugs.  They are interesting, without being over the top, and they carry a traditional thread, but with a twist.  Traditionally, rugs have been repeating patterns, that over the years, have grown in scale.  For those of you non-conformists, it is now easy to find a rug that is a deviation from the expected.

TRUDY

FLORAL DAMASK

SWIRL

If you are interested in any of the above rugs, they are available “To the Trade” and we’d be happy to help with your interior design needs.

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Maraham Digital Projects June 20

Maraham is a company that has created large scale digital images that can be mounted on the wall of your home or office.  They have an enormous virtual library, with new designs being created constantly.  Check out some of these interesting finds below.  For more, visit http://www.maharam.com

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A True Modern Haven. June 16

Designer Steve Hermann has created something that seems to defy the laws of physics in this modern home in Montecito, California.  Most of the home’s walls are glass, and both the flooring and the semi-freestanding wall, clad in book-matched marble, seem to flow effortlessly from the indoors out.  Along the same lines, the outdoors pour into the floor to ceiling windows, creating natural and living art everywhere you look.  This breath-taking home is art first, then a residence.

This lower level leads to the indoor garage.

 

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The Tulip Table…Truly Timeless. June 13

Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Table was first introduced close to 70 years ago, and it has managed to remain perfectly relevant today.  This is because this timeless beauty is perfect for almost any decor.  It has been copied by countless manufacturers, making it an affordable option to the masses.  When the Tulip Table was born, it had a powder coated steel base with options for its top:  laminate, wood, or marble, and could be round or oval.  Today, it is commonly replicated with a fiberglass base, but the table top options still seem to be available.  Take a look at Saarinen’s creation, and imagine how beautiful it would be in your Austin home!

tom scheerer

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A Gorgeous Dining Room In Texas. June 10

Dining rooms don’t get enough use today.  Often, they are reserved for formal occasions because they, themselves, seem too formal for our everyday lives.  The dining room below is an exception.  While it is formal, it is not stuffy.  The rustic architecture makes it feel more approachable and livable.  The interior design is both clean and simple, without being stark.  So, when you are considering how you might want to fill your dining space, think about how you live.  It is possible to create a space that is sophisticated and useful for everyday living.

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Home Offices With Snap. June 8

People are spending more and more time in front of the computer as our society becomes more and more technology reliant.  Because of this, we want our home offices to be both aesthetically pleasing and inviting.  The study below has these qualities…and we love it.  It has that great mix of transitional style in a traditional setting, and is large enough for a sitting area by the fire.  The large windows and and ample lighting make this room bright, even though the walls are dark.

 

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Understated & Luxurious… June 6

Now here is a luxurious, but somehow understated master bath worth taking a look at.  What is so fantastic about this interior is the way that the traditional elements, such as the stone mosaic floor, are juxtaposed with the contemporary frame-less windows and clean lines on the walls. The bath itself is gorgeous and its simple lines, carved from stone, compliment the overall design scheme beautifully.

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Modifying Your Interior Space With Doors & Dividers June 3

The Sliding Door Company is a terrific resource on sliding doors that are very aesthetically pleasing.  The offer a wide variety of designs and uses, all with a clean look.  One product that they carry are room dividers.  The idea that you can easily “add” a room to your home, simply by using one of their divider systems, is genius.  Being able to partition off a space for an office, an extra bedroom or a nursery, without having to construct walls, is fantastic.  Check out some of their room dividers below, as well as some of their other product lines.  Another cool feature is their “Design Your Own” link.  You can experiment with different sizes and designs to see how their products might look in your space.  For more, please visit www.slidingdoorco.com

Panel room divider

Room Dividers

Closet Doors

Wall Sliders

Swing Doors

Swing Doors

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Sicis Next Art…Not For Wall Flowers. June 1

Sicis is an mosaic tile  and furniture company, whose product lines are much more art than merely mosaic tiles.  They are bold and “out there” – perfect for luxury hospitality or an unexpected punch of glitz for the home.  The designs are wildly intricate, and create awe when implemented on a large scale.  While these designs may be too over the top for you Austin residence, we at Colby Design appreciate them for what they are…unique and beautiful!

www.sicis.com

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Monochromatic is Dramatic. May 30

“Monochromatic color schemes are derived from a single base hue, and extended using its shades, tones and tints (that is, a hue modified by the addition of black, gray (black + white) and white. As a result, the energy is more subtle and peaceful due to a lack of contrast of hue. Monochromatic color schemes may be considered boring unless there is diversity within the design.” – Wikipedia

Wikipedia is right – Monochromatic rooms can be boring.  If I say, “grey room,” you might think, “That sounds really dreary.”  But, if the grey color scheme is implemented correctly, like the room below, the result is stunning!  Check out this room, as well as some other basically single colored rooms that I have included for good measure.  Enjoy!

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