Modern Tribal in muted hues

Modern Tribal in mutes hues by fl4u featuring media furniture

UGG Australia cable knit blanket
uggaustralia.com

Colored jar
chairish.com

NOVICA inspirational wall art
novica.com

Media furniture
kathykuohome.com

Mitchell Gold Bob Williams black chair
mgbwhome.com

Pair of African Masks
1stdibs.com

brenda holzke - gallery - banded
brendaholzke.com

Metaphysical Achromatic Gloom: The Haze Furniture Collection by Wonmin Park

I am completely mesmerized by the levitating creations of the young Korean artist Wonmin Park whose experimentation with resin is producing a dazzling spectacle of shimmering dreams.

Easy Tricks for a Modern Bedroom Revamp

It seems inevitable that when we try to refresh or revamp our homes on a budget we always blow the meager amount we have dedicated to such endeavor on either the bathroom or the living room. My experience is that people tend to leave the bedroom untouched. Perhaps the rationele is that one does not spent much time there, so what's the rush. Ney, ney I say! You may not spent much of you awaken hours in the bedroom but boy! do you need a good and restful sleep. Think about the occasions you have spent in a luxury hotel.You can't wait to go to bed to enjoy that incredible looking fluffy inviting bed. And odds are that if you think about it, you probably would agree that the best night sleep you have ever had was is one such hotel bed. So here is how to completely remodel your bedroom on a budget and yet give it a luxurious modern sleek feel.

FABULOUS FINDS FOR YOUR HOME: racoons & macaroons cute kitchen decor

Paris macaroon throw pillow / Jimbobart dinnerware, $41 / Marshmallow Macaron Herbal Tea / Rosenthal vase, $50 / Paris home decor clock / Jimbobart bone china, $39 / Match dinner tray / The Cellar cup cake stand / Ladurée and Nina Ricci are these the most fashionable macarons ever?...

Futurism meets functionality: the Human Furniture Collection by Dzmitry Samal

I am truly fascinated by the“Human furniture collection” of Belorussian-born designer Dzmitry Samal. It is an amazing fusion of industrial style decor and classical sculpture. The clean and simple geometric shapes morphed with the sculptural beauty of a male human body creates a startling impression, to say the least.

 Photo and credits :http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-human-furniture

Black on White home decor

I just love black modern furniture against a crisp white wall!

photo found on pinterest and attributed to The Budget Decorator

 

the Vadbeak house by Norm Architects

  

Bonus points if paired with polished concrete floors and molded paneled walls as in the amazing remodel by the Norm Architectural Firm. 

Decluttering  by using modern black or dark brown furniture which have clean geometric lines is also a sure way to make your room look expensive, way more expensive, than it actually is. Here are some of my favorite choices of the moment ... (just hover over the collage for details)

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Home Decor: Bohemian style my way in Five Easy and Budget-friendly Steps

Bohemian is a major trend in fashion this year and fashion trends naturally get their tentacles into home decor. 

Three things about Boho home revamp makes it a winning proposition. First, the good part about Bohemian style is that there are no rules -- it is that meandering, free spirit, everything-goes attitude, that really makes it special. Second, the whole purpose is to mix and match, so at its very core Boho style defies matchy-match approach to re-decorating. And third, since it relies on mixing old and new it is a perfect  way to revamp your space on a budget using what you have as a base.

Bohemian magical bedroom
 

 

A Gallery of Bohemian Bedrooms (clipped to polyvore.com)

Now, going all-in bohemian or gypsy is not my speed but I sure like to spice up my decors with some flair. Be it  a boho chair, a fabulous pouffe, or a mix and match collection of pillows on a shabby chic white sofa, they all have the miraculous power to turn a drab room into a relaxing oasis. Now if you want to go all in on a Boho look,the key is to keep to these five easy steps:

STEP One.  Find an ethnic rug. It is nice way to cover up your existing flooring, if there is not much to show there. Places like  World Market, Pier One Imports, or your local imports stores are a great places to look for.

STEP Two. Take a stock of your throw pillows and keep the colorful ones you still like. Then add some extra in various shapes, textures, and colors.

STEP Three. If you do not have one, get some low furnitures (i.e side tables, coffe table, small sofa, buffet, chests,) in wood that is either pained, stained, or has a natural finish. The more rustic and unpolished, the better.  One or two pieces is the most you will need.

STEP Four. Buy old frames from your local thrift store and hang your photos, posters, and paintings, other collectibles ALL on one wall. The 'gallery wall' is a great way to make a space distinctive and opens up a small space. Do not place any furniture against that wall.

STEP Five. Decor elements are a key. Get some metal lanterns, candle holders, trays, ethnic masks, wood carvings, etc. that you like and position them strategically.

Now, this is not a step, it is a must: you cannot pull off a Boho home decor without hanging some planters with lush green plants.

laurie's charming cottage (clipped to polyvore.com)

Here are some great pieces at very reasonable prices

   

Give it a try! XOXO Mimi

(the photos in this post were found on pinterest or polyvore. all efforts were made to linkback to the original source. If, however, proper attribution was not made please let us know and we will make the necessary corrections)