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Interior Designer: 1940s Home by Angie Hranowsky

angie hranowsky living room daybed
Inviting interiors with layered patterns, pops of modern and a pinch of vintage. This is what comes to mind when I think of  interior designs by Angie Hranowsky of South Carolina. The graphic designer, turned decorator overnight when images of her home graced the pages of Metropolitan Home.  Most recently, a 1940s home decorated by Angie was featured in the May/June issue of Lonny. I live in ranch home built in 1940, so I really enjoyed seeing what she created. Here are just some of the images of the stylishly eclectic, relaxed, yet sophisticated design.

1940s living room eclectic design

{above: the living room with multiple seating areas – it’s inviting and I love that!}

built-in bookcase living room sofa hranowsky

{above: a cozy olive sofa by Lee Industries is tucked between built-in bookcases while wall-mounted scones frame the artwork above}

yellow trellis wallpaper kitchen

{above: yellow trellis wallpaper by Manuel Canovas for Cowtan & Tout covers the walls in the white kitchen}

gray white bathroom 1940s

{above: soft gray accents are added to the all-white bath}

hranowsky coral dining room

{above: in the dining room Angie continues to layer bold colors and patterns}

eva mirrored oly side table bedroom

{above: in the master bedroom Angie places the chic mirrored, Eva side table by Oly by the bed covered in Indian block-print bedding – John Robshaw perhaps?} 

pink orange toile wallpaper girls bedroom

{above & below: these images of the little girl’s bedroom is one of my favorite. Perhaps it’s how the pink and tangerine toile wallcovering brilliantly hides the angles in the ceiling, the pops of black accent in the playful zebra rug and drum shades on the vintage bedside lamps or the repurposed love-seat surrounded by vintage lighting.}

pink orange wallpapered girls bedroom

Angie does an amazing job of making the spaces she designs approachable and comfortable. I loved her advice in Lonny on making every room livable:

designer advice on making a room livable


Also, if you haven’t already, be sure to drop by Lonny to see their latest issue. It’s a treat.
* Photography by Patrick Cline via Lonny Magazine May/June 2011
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Read full story By on May 14, 2011 in bathrooms, girl's bedroom, interior design, living rooms, wallpaper

Decorating Ideas Using Maps

Maps show us where we have been and where we are headed. They teach us about the past and let us dream about the future. The graphic qualities maps possess make them perfect décor for the home. Here are some wonderful spaces and products that feature maps:
kids bedroom with map wallpaper elle decor
{child’s bedroom with nautical map wallpaper from Elle Décor via Nursery Notations}

parson map table serena and lily
{parsons map table by Serena & Lily}



boys bedroom with map wallpaper designer

{world map wallpaper in bedroom designed by Steven Gambrel via Decorpad}


map wallpaper on ceiling antique
{antique map on the ceiling in this hallway via Martha Stewart}



paris map wall art bedroom
{Paris map in bedroom designed by Alice Lane}



map wall letters kids rooms

{Around the World Letter from Urban Outfitters}



framed maps wall art ralph lauren
{collection of framed maps in a bedroom by Ralph Lauren}
map baby nursery room brad ford
{world map centered above a modern crib in a nursery designed by Brad Ford via Lonny}

planet earth globe one kings lane
{National Geographic planet earth globe by Spherical Concepts on One Kings Lane}



boys bedroom world map wall designer

{colorful world map accent wall in boy’s bedroom designed by Robin Karp Interiors}



world map pillow jonathan adler
{world needlepoint pillow by Jonathan Adler}

brown green kids playroom with map usa{brown & green playroom with North American map. Designed by Westbrook Interiors Decorpad}



green boys bedroom with maps and globe
{boy’s bedroom with USA map and earth globe designed by Ron Marvin via TradHome}



map drawer liner martha stewart
{diy map drawer liner idea by Martha Stewart}



map wrapping paper presents martha stewart
{recycled maps as wrapping paper – again by Martha Stewart} 



a plan is like a road map judd quote

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Read full story By on April 21, 2011 in interior design, maps, wallpaper

Innovative & Eco-friendly Wallcoverings by Lori Weitzner

linen magnetic wallcovering wallpaper weitzner

It was love at first sight. I was first introduced to Lori Weitzner’s artful wallcoverings at the San Francisco Design Center last October when Veranda presented their 2010 Art of Design Awards: Timelessness & Innovation. Lori was one of six design industry “trailblazers” honored with the award.

In 2004, Lori launched New York-based firm, Weitzner Limited to explore textiles and wallcoverings made with a combination of ancient and modern materials. The award winning line blends exceptional design with unexpected materials – all while being environmentally conscious.  For example, Weitzner’s Magnetism wallcovering {above} combines beauty & sophistication with functionality & versatility. Magnets can be placed directly on the linen surface and can be changed or removed easily leaving a pristine and unmarked backdrop. Simply brilliant!

thin natural stone wallcovering wallpaper

Love the look of natural stone? Weitzner again delivers an innovative product – Quarry from the Nature Collection. It’s a remarkably flexible paperbacked layer of stone that offers all the varied color and texture of the rock, but delivers the same ease of installation as paper. Yes, it’s natural stone!

denim jeans wallcovering designer

We all have our favorite pair of jeans and love the way they feel. Weitzner brilliantly takes casual and comfortable denim in classic indigo and creates this paperbacked textile wallcovering. Perfect for a boy’s room, home office or family room.

recycled paper design for screens wallcovering lamps

Not all of Weitzner’s creations are applied to the walls. In Apropos collection, Lori continues her search for sustainable and organic materials. Shown above, Currents is handmade using pressed paper from renewable and recyclable mulberry and salago fibers. I love the texture and pattern. And its applications are endless… as a room divider, screen or perhaps used as a wall treatment?
Fabulous don’t you think?
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Read full story By on February 18, 2011 in green design, wallpaper

And the Winner is…

moroccan inspired wall stencil chic

Today I am very excited to announce the winner of the Cutting Edge Stencils giveaway! Comment #52 from Allison was selected from random.org. Congratulations Allison, you have won a $40 gift certificate at Cutting Edge Stencils!

cutting edge stencil giveaway winner 2011
casablanca wall stencil giveaway
floral wall stencil sweet
{Clematis Stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils via Centsational Girl}
Reusable wall stencils are an emerging hot decorating trend and are very popular amongst style-savvy DIY decorators. Interested in doing a stenciling project in your home? Visit Kate’s Centsational Girl blog to get inspired and learn priceless tips on wall stenciling from some very talented and crafty bloggers.
Congrats again to Allison! And a big thank you to Cutting Edge Stencils for sponsoring this giveaway! Be sure to drop by their online store to see the largest selection of stencil patterns around.
Stay tuned… there will be another fabulous giveaway next week!
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Read full story By on February 9, 2011 in DIY, Giveaways, interior design, wallpaper