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Friday, September 5, 2014

The Magic of Wood and Light: Interior Design Ideas

The Magic of Wood and Light: Interior Design Ideas

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The Magic of Wood and Light

Posted: 04 Sep 2014 07:18 AM PDT

Just as the construction of any building starts with a strong foundation, the design of any beautiful space starts with its materials. Sure, cheaper products can be slathered in paint or covered up with patterned paper, but spending a little more to get beautiful, natural wood can be well worth it in the end. This apartment, with photos from Hey!Cheese, embraces the beautiful grain, variations, and sheen of wood throughout the space, for a gorgeous, simple design that is truly timeless.

As soon as you walk in, you're immediately met with wood everywhere you turn.
As soon as you walk in, you’re immediately met with wood everywhere you turn.

A flat panel television is mounted into a wood paneled wall, suspended above a floating wooden entertainment center.
A flat panel television is mounted into a wood paneled wall, suspended above a floating wooden entertainment center.

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The different woods around the home don't match so well that you feel like you're in some kind of wooden cage. Rather, the different grains and slight variations in color make the room feel warm and clean.
The different woods around the home don’t match so well that you feel like you’re in some kind of wooden cage. Rather, the different grains and slight variations in color make the room feel warm and clean.

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The subtle patterns throughout the wood designs, like the cool door in this image, keep things a lot more interesting and contemporary.
The subtle patterns throughout the wood designs, like the cool door in this image, keep things a lot more interesting and contemporary.

While the designer did not go so far as to create a wooden sofa, the neutral brown color still blends with the rest of the decor.
While the designer did not go so far as to create a wooden sofa, the neutral brown color still blends with the rest of the decor.

Where we don't see wood, we find a lot of white, helping to reflect sunlight and keep the whole atmosphere light and breezy.
Where we don’t see wood, we find a lot of white, helping to reflect sunlight and keep the whole atmosphere light and breezy.

The funky white light fixtures are especially interesting and might make you feel like you need to, dare we say, whip it.
The funky white light fixtures are especially interesting and might make you feel like you need to, dare we say, whip it.

Whip it, good.
Whip it, good.

We love the look of art gently leaning against a surface. It's a little less stuffy than wall hanging, plus it makes it easy to switch out pieces when the mood strikes.
We love the look of art gently leaning against a surface. It’s a little less stuffy than wall hanging, plus it makes it easy to switch out pieces when the mood strikes.

Bringing a kids room into such simplicity can be a bit of a challenge, but the bright colors actually play nicely against the wood surfaces.
Bringing a kids room into such simplicity can be a bit of a challenge, but the bright colors actually play nicely against the wood surfaces.

At night, the lighting from above reflects off the nearly-white wood floors.
At night, the lighting from above reflects off the nearly-white wood floors.

This cool custom room divider marries the look of light wood and white. It keeps the kitchen separate from the dining and living rooms, but doesn't close anything off.
This cool custom room divider marries the look of light wood and white. It keeps the kitchen separate from the dining and living rooms, but doesn’t close anything off.

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A reflective backsplash makes the narrow kitchen seem bigger and super modern.
A reflective backsplash makes the narrow kitchen seem bigger and super modern.

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Brightly colored kids toys and books are easy to tuck away in sophisticated cabinetry.
Brightly colored kids toys and books are easy to tuck away in sophisticated cabinetry.

The bedroom is simple and functional.
The bedroom is simple and functional.

It includes sleek modern blinds and an inspiring workspace.
It includes sleek modern blinds and an inspiring workspace.

More built in storage reduces clutter.
More built in storage reduces clutter.

And even offers space for a study partner.
And even offers space for a study partner.

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Trendy Home with Super Unique Staircase: Interior Design Ideas

Trendy Home with Super Unique Staircase: Interior Design Ideas

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Trendy Home with Super Unique Staircase

Posted: 03 Sep 2014 09:30 AM PDT

Sometimes all it takes is one interesting focal point to take an otherwise simple interior and make it something really special. In this modern home, visualizer Pavel Voytov has created a space that is welcoming and comfortable while showcasing a unique and gorgeous staircase. In addition to the staircase and living area, the bedrooms designed for this home make creative use of color and utilize simple, functional furniture that would make anyone feel at home.

Here we can see clearly how the staircase seems to float and bend up from the floor, making it appear more like art than function.
Here we can see clearly how the staircase seems to float and bend up from the floor, making it appear more like art than function.

Simple, modern furniture like a modular gray sofa and suspended light fixtures contribute to the atmosphere.
Simple, modern furniture like a modular gray sofa and suspended light fixtures contribute to the atmosphere.

From this angle we can see how the stairs seem to emerge seamlessly from the floor, in the same rich red wood.
From this angle we can see how the stairs seem to emerge seamlessly from the floor, in the same rich red wood.

Moving away from the staircase we can see the open floorplan of the kitchen and dining area, complete with its own modified Eames chairs.
Moving away from the staircase we can see the open floorplan of the kitchen and dining area, complete with its own modified Eames chairs.

The two-person breakfast bar is perfect for a quick bite.
The two-person breakfast bar is perfect for a quick bite.

In this first bedroom, a creative blue wall treatment adds a special warmth.
In this first bedroom, a creative blue wall treatment adds a special warmth.

An awesome bookshelf sits behind the bed but manages to disappear in plain view because of its cool angular design.
An awesome bookshelf sits behind the bed but manages to disappear in plain view because of its cool angular design.

The ultramodern ceiling fans are also amazingly unique.
The ultramodern ceiling fans are also amazingly unique.

A vintage rug completes the room for a real lived-in feel.
A vintage rug completes the room for a real lived-in feel.

This bright bedroom takes full advantage of its huge windows.
This bright bedroom takes full advantage of its huge windows.

A colorful duvet gives the space just a hint of the tropics.
A colorful duvet gives the space just a hint of the tropics.

For a more neutral route, this bedroom uses deep blues, dark mauves, and simple natural wood floors.
For a more neutral route, this bedroom uses deep blues, dark mauves, and simple natural wood floors.

Suspended book nooks are practical yet stylish.
Suspended book nooks are practical yet stylish.

The way the subtle purple in the platform bed matches the office chair for a cohesive design.
The way the subtle purple in the platform bed matches the office chair for a cohesive design.

This kid's room could easily transition to a trendy kid's room, with its awesome Warhol-inspired accent wall and breezy windows.
This kid’s room could easily transition to a trendy kid’s room, with its awesome Warhol-inspired accent wall and breezy windows.

A study area tucked behind a bookcase can keep sleep and work separate, which is key to a clear mind.
A study area tucked behind a bookcase can keep sleep and work separate, which is key to a clear mind.

The bookcase itself is so creative that it doubles as a wall divider and a bit of artistic flair.
The bookcase itself is so creative that it doubles as a wall divider and a bit of artistic flair.

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