10.11.2009
Fun Side Chairs
Totally fun side chairs from Walmart. Check out the Skyline Collection for chairs, ottomans, headboards and more. Chairs seem to range from $225-299.
10.06.2009
Home Shopping Network - Who Knew?
Honestly I've never watched HSN the Home Shopping Network but I was flipping through the channels the other day and saw Nate Berkus promoting some very cool stuff! I decided to check it out today and found some great items from Nate and other good finds too. I guess never say never....
Nate Berkus™ Handcrafted Slipper Chair - $329.90
Grandin Road Beveled Glass Mirror - $119ea
9.30.2009
Super Cute Kid Room Decor Items
I haven't been posting on a regular basis but I'm going to try and get back on track. Anyhow, a friend sent this link to J Caroline Home! because they have ready made items such as pillows, ottomans and slip covers for Ikea Child's Poang Chair. You can choose a variety of fabrics, which are perfect for a child's room. Check them out for their fun fabrics and very reasonable prices.
8.06.2009
How much light do you need in a room?
I come across homes all the time that have inadequate lighting, lamps and fixtures. It's a bit like getting dressed up and forgetting your jewelry.
Calculate the amount of light needed in any room by multiplying the length times the width of the room (in feet). Then multiply that number by 1.5. This gives you the number of watts required to provide ambient lighting for the room. If task lighting is needed, multiply the square footage by 2.5 instead of 1.5 to find the wattage. Ceiling fixtures should be at least 7 feet above the floor.
Examples:
1) 12’ x 16’ = 192’ square footage
192' x 1.5 = 288watts
Therefore a 12’ x 16’ room would have ample lighting with two 150-watt table or floor lamps
(2 x 150 watts = 300 watts) or an 8-light chandelier with 40-watt bulbs (8x 40 watts = 320
watts).
2) For specific task lighting within a space (for example, the light needed on a kitchen island ), multiply the square footage of the island (8’ x 4’ = 32’) times 2.5. Two 40-watt mini pendants would do the job (32’ x 2.5 = 80 watts).
Other links & sources:
Massive Lighting - an average (in Watts) in order to have good light
Common Kitchen Lighting Mistakes
Lowes Lighting Tips
Energy Saving Lighting Tips
Calculate the amount of light needed in any room by multiplying the length times the width of the room (in feet). Then multiply that number by 1.5. This gives you the number of watts required to provide ambient lighting for the room. If task lighting is needed, multiply the square footage by 2.5 instead of 1.5 to find the wattage. Ceiling fixtures should be at least 7 feet above the floor.
Examples:
1) 12’ x 16’ = 192’ square footage
192' x 1.5 = 288watts
Therefore a 12’ x 16’ room would have ample lighting with two 150-watt table or floor lamps
(2 x 150 watts = 300 watts) or an 8-light chandelier with 40-watt bulbs (8x 40 watts = 320
watts).
2) For specific task lighting within a space (for example, the light needed on a kitchen island ), multiply the square footage of the island (8’ x 4’ = 32’) times 2.5. Two 40-watt mini pendants would do the job (32’ x 2.5 = 80 watts).
Other links & sources:
Massive Lighting - an average (in Watts) in order to have good light
Common Kitchen Lighting Mistakes
Lowes Lighting Tips
Energy Saving Lighting Tips
6.05.2009
SF Silk Trading Company Closing
The Silk Trading Company is closing their store in S.F. Not exactly sure when but they are either having or will have a blow out sale of 50%-80% off items in the store. This is a great opportunity to get ready made panels, fabric by the yard and pillows.
The Silk Trading Co.
1616-A 6th Street
S.F.
415-282-5574
Also, check them out online for great sales on discontinued fabrics and premade drapery sales.
Jacoby- Terraza $29/yd
Kendrar $10/yd
Ribbon Overlay $76-98/panel
The Silk Trading Co.
1616-A 6th Street
S.F.
415-282-5574
Also, check them out online for great sales on discontinued fabrics and premade drapery sales.
Tanell - Spruce $25/yd
Jacoby- Terraza $29/yd 
Kendrar $10/yd 
Ribbon Overlay $76-98/panel
4.14.2009
Thomas Paul Fabrics Available to the Public
Thomas Paul has a great line of fun, graphic fabrics which were exclusive to Duralee a trade only resource. However, you can now get these fabrics at Calico Corners. They range in price from $15-45/yard. Here's the crazy part...they are cheaper at Calico Corners than I can buy wholesale at Duralee. Great for the public...kind of sucks for me as a designer!Check out the Thomas Paul site for other items that coordinate with his fabrics. You can get art, rugs, lighting, pillows & dishes.
4.13.2009
Color for 2009: Purple, Blue, Yellow, & Coral
Thinking of painting or bringing in a new accent color? You won't go wrong with one of these colors.
Purples, especially reddish-based purple but you can also incorporate the palest lavender to more saturated tones.
Blue is our new green. We'll continue to see lots of greens just because of the "green movement" but more blues too from water blues, sky blues to aquamarine blue which works well with yellow.
Yellow is a hot accent color. Especially citrus yellows. I've been watching it make it's way from the fashion industry for a couple years now. It also combines quite well with blacks, whites and grays.
Coral is another color that has been seeping it's way back into design. Just look at Pottery Barn.
Purples, especially reddish-based purple but you can also incorporate the palest lavender to more saturated tones.
Blue is our new green. We'll continue to see lots of greens just because of the "green movement" but more blues too from water blues, sky blues to aquamarine blue which works well with yellow.
Yellow is a hot accent color. Especially citrus yellows. I've been watching it make it's way from the fashion industry for a couple years now. It also combines quite well with blacks, whites and grays.
Coral is another color that has been seeping it's way back into design. Just look at Pottery Barn.
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