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Design Trend :: Indoor Fern Plants

April 20, 2017 · Comments { 0 }

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Fiddle figs, succulents and palms have been very popular houseplants in the last few years. Recently I’ve also noticed a trend for indoor fern plants – once a huge favorite for the home in the 1970s. Producing beautiful lush green foliage, ferns help purify the air and act as natural humidifiers – loving that here in the dry, high Sierras!

With over 10,000 known species of fern in the world, selecting one could get a little overwhelming. To make the choice easier, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorites indoor fern plants – I think you’ll love them too!

:: links for indoor fern plants ::

1 boston fern :: 2 crocodile fern :: 3 asparagus fern :: 4 maidenhair fern :: 5 button fern

If you are interested in incorporating ferns in your home, here’s a great fern care guide via BHG. If growing plants isn’t your thing, yet you’d still like to bring the fern pattern indoors, here are some favorite home decor items featuring ferns:

*images via apartment therapy & mooi wat planten doen

Read full story By Cristin on April 20, 2017 in design trends, Features, green design, healthy home

Friday Finds :: Copper Decor

January 6, 2017 · Comments { 0 }

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copper kitchen #range #copper

It’s uses vary from a conductor of heat and electricity to coins. It’s also making a big comeback in home decor. Copper (aka the chemical element Cu) with it’s striking reddish-orange color is being incorporated throughout the home and most noticeably in kitchens and bathrooms. The kitchen above not only features timeless polished copper cookware, but a stunning range in the finish.

Love the look too? Today’s Friday Finds are a round-up of copper decor accents that could be easily incorporated into your own home.

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1 tiered wire baskets // 2 utensil holder // 3 pendant lighting // 4 coat hook // 5 brushed copper lid box

*first image via Artichoke

Read full story By Cristin on January 6, 2017 in color, copper, design trends, Features, friday find, Friday Finds, home accessories, lighting, storage

2016 Decor Trends :: Tribal Rugs

February 3, 2016 · Comments { 0 }

Tribal rugs, famous for their elaborate color and artistic design, have been handcrafted and cherished for centuries. Over the past decade muted rugs in general were in big demand, however in the last year I’ve been spotting more and more rugs in bright, vivid colorways – many showcasing beautiful tribal patterns. Tribal rugs in jewel tones such as blue, red and bright pink are popping up in a variety of interiors and in every inch of the home. I’m loving the revival and was thrilled to hear that interior designer, Naomi Stein of Design Manifest is predicting these exotic textiles are continuing to trend in 2016.

Upon my return from a trip to Morocco, its become clear to me that tribal rugs are here to stay. Typically woven by hand by nomads in Turkey and Morocco, these rugs are versatile pieces of art. They work seamlessly in both traditional and modern spaces. They can be used as a pop of color in a neutral space, or a compliment in saturated room. Used in virtually every room in the house, from kitchens, to bedrooms, to living spaces, they can be a fun, cozy accent that is sure to bring some vitality to your home. Worried about mixing other patterns with a tribal rug? Stripes, buffalo check, mudcloth and animal print work great with these rugs! – Naomi Stein

image sources :: bathroom, bedroom, entry, stair, living room and kitchen

Read full story By Cristin on February 3, 2016 in Bathroom, bathrooms, Bedroom, bedrooms, design trends, Features, foyers, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, Living Room, pattern, rugs, textiles

2016 Decor Trends :: Modern Southwest

January 13, 2016 · Comments { 1 }

Over the past few years I’ve seen a revival of southwestern decor. The color schemes today are more muted (thank goodness) and when paired with clean-lined modern elements, the look can be super chic. So I can see why Santa Barbara based interior designer, Leslie Lundgren is predicting that this “Modern Southwest” style will be a continued trend in decorating for 2016.

I have noticed a movement towards Modern Southwest but in a subtle, organic way… however, it’s in no way a repeat of the 80’s southwest. It may be on a textile or a pattern or even accessories as illustrated in Kelly Klein’s home above. – Leslie Lundgren, Interior Designer