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The 11th Annual Holiday House NYC Stretches the Imagination of Living Space
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The 11th Annual Holiday House NYC Stretches the Imagination of Living Space

by Karen LeBlanc November 1, 2018
written by Karen LeBlanc

The 11th edition of  Holiday House NYC is open to the public from October 24th through December 2nd, 2018, featuring the work of twenty individuals/firms tapped to transform the eight-bedroom, 13,000-square-foot townhouse on the Upper East Side at 118 East 76th Street, New York, NY into “shoppable” rooms with items on sale on One Kings Lane. Founded by interior designer and breast cancer survivor Iris Danker in 2008, the showhouse is a benefit for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BFRF).

Sky Lounge in the 11th Annual Holiday House NYC by Interior designer Vanessa Deleon

Sky Lounge in the 11th Annual Holiday House NYC by Interior designer Vanessa Deleon

Interior designer Vanessa Deleon returns to Holiday House NYC this year to transform a bi-level sky lounge and pool room into a dreamlike oasis of serenity.  The theme of the room, “Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil, See No Evil” applies the proverbial principle towards cancer—if we can do away with the disease, we will never have to speak of it, hear of it, or see anyone suffer from it ever again.

Sky Lounge in the 11th Annual Holiday House NYC by Interior designer Vanessa Deleon

Sky Lounge in the 11th Annual Holiday House NYC by Interior designer Vanessa Deleon

Deleon’s Holiday House creation reflects a cohesive, retreat-like space reminiscent of a seaside escape. The designer used a palette of blues on blues from the floor-to-ceiling Sicis mosaic already dominating the pool room as a jumping off point for the bi-level, loft-like space overlooking a pool on the top floor. 

Sky Lounge in the 11th Annual Holiday House NYC by Interior designer Vanessa Deleon

Sky Lounge in the 11th Annual Holiday House NYC by Interior designer Vanessa Deleon

As a means to enhance the seaside feel, Deleon created an art installation featuring photographer Laurie Fishman’s “Swimmers” series, depicting small-scaled swimmers gliding through open water. The circular grouping was designed to echo the circular chandelier overhead, while in the pool, round white LED-lit balls provide an ambient glow that illuminates the tiles. Undertones of silver add an element of tranquility, subconsciously reminding the visitor to relax while still referencing the spirit of the holidays. 

Sky Lounge in the 11th Annual Holiday House NYC by Interior designer Vanessa Deleon

Sky Lounge in the 11th Annual Holiday House NYC by Interior designer Vanessa Deleon

In the Sky Lounge, monochromatic furniture from Room & Board outfitted in waterproof Sunbrella fabric encourages relaxation and elevates preconceived notions of outdoor furniture. Accent pillows and a Room & Board Cardiff rug in ivory/gunmetal sits underfoot a Phillips collection pebbled rock, kidney-shaped coffee table. Against the wall, a Phillips Collection Crown Console in silver leaf sits beneath avant-garde accents such as an artfully arranged wall grouping of pearl white and polished aluminum Ball on the Wall art pieces. Various artful accents such as wire lounging art pieces in male and female silhouettes and elongated sculptures depicting the Three Wise Monkey’s age-old directive (See No Evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil) add interest and depth.

 

 

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Redesigning a Room By Starting From Zero
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Redesigning a Room By Starting From Zero

by ContributedPost September 4, 2018
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This is a contributed post by: Jane Pearson 

58% of Americans are ready to pour money into home improvement projects in 2018, and for a good reason. Renovating your home, or even sections of it, can greatly increase its overall value while also adding extra comfort, efficiency and overall happiness to you and your family’s life. While this might sound like a lot of work, there are numerous benefits to stripping your room down to nothing and rebuilding it back up just the way you want to

Purge the Room

This should be viewed as the most fun part of the process. If you’ve decided to start from zero, you’ll need to purge the room of any and all decorations and structural items that you’re wanting to change. While painting a bedroom is probably the fastest and cheapest way to change the character of the environment, this is also a good opportunity to improve upon structural elements such as reseal the concrete behind the walls to prevent mold growth, lay down new flooring to increase the eco-friendliness of the space and consider window coverings to increase the energy efficiency of your home.

Beautiful Yet Economic

Now that you’ve got an empty palette to work with, you’ll be able to begin thinking about design. Any renovation should begin by first assessing your budget. Here it will be important to keep your budget underestimated and then move on to researching the things you want and need in your new space. Decide on a style and theme and list all of the things you absolutely need first, then move on to the list of extras that you would like to include in the room. Research and compare across various different websites until you’ve found the perfect color paint, style of flooring and all of the decorations you want.

Increase the Efficiency of Your Home

Look for ways to get the most out of your investment into a bedroom renovation by adding smart technologies and other gadgets that can increase the overall efficiency of your home in the long run. Take the opportunity to incorporate new lighting into the bedroom that can be controlled remotely from your smartphone. The Lutron Caseta In-Wall Wireless Smart Lighting Kit, for example, will allow you to do things such as turn lights off and on remotely via Siri, open and close the shades in the bedroom from their app, and turn lights on to make it look like you’re at home when you’re not. Smart thermostats are also a great investment as they can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to $180 a year.

Keep Your Style in Mind

When renovating any room in your home, you’ll want to ensure that you’re keeping your own style in mind. Don’t try to go too crazy on colors, themes or even decorations that won’t tie in with the rest of your home simply because they looked cool on Pinterest. Begin by setting a budget and looking for creative ways to find decorations and design elements that fit within that and you’ll end up with the bedroom of your dreams at a cost much lower than you probably imagined in the first place.

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Design Delights Buyers Love To See
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Design Delights Buyers Love To See

by SponsoredPost April 27, 2018
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Are you redesigning your home for yourself or with the future potential sale in mind? If you’re thinking about a sale, you need to look at what buyers love to see when they view an interior of a home on the market. There are various features and design ideas that buyers are interested in. By knowing these, you can make sure that you get a lot of interest for your home on the market and the offers with the right number of zeroes. Let’s look at a few these features and design ideas.

Hardwood Floors:

There are no prizes for guessing why buyers love hardwood floors. First, they fit in with a minimalistic design and unlike carpet, they don’t intrude or draw attention away from the overall decor of the room. Second, they are easy to maintain and clean, providing the perfect option for couples or single homeowners. On top of this, they look extravagant, stylish and stunning, providing a luxurious feel to any area of your home.

Separate Laundry Room:

Laundry and utility rooms have certainly become more popular with buyers again lately. We are moving away from the concept of an all-inclusive kitchen towards homes that have laundry rooms with washers and dryers built in. If you’re intrigued by this possibility in your property Think Tank Home, have a guide on how to create your own laundry room and design it to fit in your property. At the very least, this will add a substantial amount of money onto the offers that buyers put forward.

Ceiling Fans:

Another feature that buyers are hoping to see when they view your home is a ceiling fan. This is particularly important for the bedroom. This isn’t just about keeping the room a comfortable, cool temperature through the summer months. A lot of buyers love the aesthetics of these fans and think that they add a fresh level of decor to any room. It’s a more elegant option compared to your typical aircon system.

Eat-In Kitchen:

If you’re looking for ways to renovate your kitchen, you should think about focusing on the eat-in options. Families, in particular, are eager to own a kitchen with a breakfast bar or island. While expensive, designing a breakfast bar in your home is a great way or creating this eat-in kitchen style.

Open Floor Plan:

Lastly, if you can afford it, you should think about redesigning a house with closed off rooms into something that is a more open plan. You can do this by tearing down the walls separating the dining area from the lounge. Or, the kitchen from the living room. You do need to make sure that you hire an expert or professional when you complete this type of change though. Otherwise, you could accidentally remove a load bearing wall. An expert can also help provide advice on the best ways to make sure that this type of design looks stunning.

These are just some of the features that buyers would love to see when checking out your home.

 

April 27, 2018 0 comment
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Interior Design Ideas From Around The World
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Interior Design Ideas From Around The World

by SponsoredPost April 25, 2018
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There is nothing worse than running out of inspiration when it comes to your home’s interior design. If you think that one of your rooms is looking slightly drab or no longer on-trend, then you will no doubt want to update it as soon as possible. However, if you don’t have any ideas of what you want to do with your new design, then you might end up quite frustrated. There is one way around a creative block such as this, though. You might just need to look elsewhere for your inspiration!

Each country around the world has their own interior design trends and fashions. Why not check out some of these great decor inspirations from around the globe and see if anything fills you with some fantastic inspiration?

Japan: Go Minimal

Japanese Style: Minimalism

The Japanese are renowned for their minimalist style, and this interior design has started to creep up in popularity over here in the western world as well. It’s actually quite easy to achieve a minimalistic look in a room. You just need to restrict the number of items of furniture and decorative features that you put in the room so that it doesn’t look too busy. You should also use a neutral color palette, such as pastels, so that the walls don’t feel too overbearing.

India: Use Warm Colors

Indian Style: Warm Colors

If you are ever in an Indian-inspired home, you will notice that it is very warm and welcoming. This is because of the use of dark colors. All those warm reds, browns, and greens add a lot of comfort to the room. All of the warmth and comfort is often backed up by scent machines that diffuse relaxing fragrances, such as cinnamon and musk, around the rooms. Indians also add intricate decorative features, such as gems and jewels to ensure their rooms look as regal as possible.

France: Add Some Decadent Touches

The French are known for their fantastic sense of style in fashion, but this sophistication also pours into their interior design as well. French homeowners will pay for the finest furnishings and works of arts in their rooms to ensure that it looks like it has been decorated with the highest quality. This may be one of the most expensive trends to follow on this list, but it will certainly be the biggest showstopper.

Sweden: Keep It Light And Airy

Scandinavian Style: Light and Airy

Have you heard of Nordic style already? This is the main interior design trend that is currently big in the Scandinavian countries, such as Sweden. If you ever go to Sweden, you will notice that all of the homes appear extremely light, airy, and very spacious. And that is all because of their use of light pastel colors in their designs. Plus, they use a lot of natural materials in their rooms, such as sheep-skin rugs and driftwood.

Hopefully, one of the above international design trends has filled you with some great inspiration. Let me know which one you are tempted to use in your own home!

 

April 25, 2018 0 comment
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Tile Style Article in Orange Appeal Magazine
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Tile Style Article in Orange Appeal Magazine

by Karen LeBlanc July 13, 2017
written by Karen LeBlanc

Click on the link below to read the latest looks and trends in Tile Style.

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The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc at The Coverings Show
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Tile Trends for Surface Style

by Karen LeBlanc April 25, 2017
written by Karen LeBlanc

The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc travels to the Coverings Show in Orlando, Florida, the largest, the global show for tile and stone bringing together tile producers from Italy, Spain and North America. Check out the latest looks in surface style and design ideas to create custom living spaces with tile as surface cladding and architectural features.

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The Design Tourist checks out the latest designer appliance debuts from ILVE at The Architectural Digest Design Show
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ILVE Creates Kitchen Couture with Designer Ranges

by Karen LeBlanc March 30, 2017
written by Karen LeBlanc

ILVE, the Italian manufacturer of luxury cooking appliances debuts its new 40-inch induction ranges providing more design flexibility for gourmet cooking capabilities and counter space. ILVE, with its rich legacy of Italian-crafted, fashion-forward ranges, offers the creative freedom to custom design your range with more than 200 custom colors and a mix of metal trims. Join The Design Tourist, Karen LeBlanc as she tours ILVE’s latest launches at The Architectural Digest Design Show and get inspired with fresh design ideas for kitchen couture. For more, check out http://ilveappliances.com

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Wellborn Cabinet Shares Kitchen & Bath Trends
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Wellborn Cabinet Shares Kitchen & Bath Trends

by Karen LeBlanc January 30, 2017
written by Karen LeBlanc

Join The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc as she explores the latest kitchen and bath trends with Wellborn Cabinet Inc., including the tri-tone kitchen and Wellborn’s new Aspire Cabinetry, a seamless, no handles collection of soft open and close storage that speaks to the latest looks in modern kitchens.

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