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Chair Debut: 3 New Chairs from Magis I Saloni 2013

A new seating line by Grcic for Magis. Powder coated wireframe structures support simple cushions.

Mooning Over New Missoni I Saloni 2013

The latest dispatch from Janel's visit to I Salone in Milan stopped me in my digital tracks. These new looks from Missoni — including this pouf, a new hippie-chic chair and, of course, their classic zig zag — are so lovely, I found myself staring at my computer screen, unable to click on.

Boldly patterned chairs make such bright, beautiful statements in a room. They don't require the commitment of paint on a wall or the investment of a whole sofa, yet one little piece can add a big pop of color. Here are our favorite picks, all for under $1000. More

Shop the Room:
Global Industrial Living Room

I love this Scandinavian living room from Anna-Malin's blog over at Skona Hem. It has a great blend of hard and soft surfaces, lovely contrast between stark black and white, and lots of natural materials. Renters can easily recreate this room with plain white walls, and using a mixture of high- and low-priced items. Let's give it a whirl:

Michael Shaikin, owner of Ottawa-based The Modern Shop, wants to bring a fresh take on modern design to Canada. As the former owner of a vintage resell shop, Michael certainly has the retail chops for this venture. And with an eye for great designs from Europe and the US, he has style covered, too.

Get the Look: Neutral Sofa + Statement Chair

The living room in Pam & Bryan's Comfortably Creative Family Home has the perfect mix of neutral and bold. By keeping the walls and trim light and bright, the couple is given a lot of leeway for getting creative with furniture. Mixing a neutral boxy sofa with wild patterned chairs creates a playful look without overwhelming.

Before & After: Ainhoa's Stenciled Upholstery IKEA Armchair

How do you add some personality to a plain Jane chair? If you're like Ainhoa and can't sew, try painting a pattern on it! The after has us practically buzzing:

Proving that you can take the boy out of the country but you can't take the country of the boy, I have a particular soft spot for patchwork. Pieced together fabrics remind me of nights snuggled under the quilts at my grandmother's house. Get the look in your own home with these five patchwork options — or check out the DIY options and make your grandma proud! More

Tangerine & Gold: Living Room Lust

Whether it's my desire for warmth in the midst of winter or my recent obsession with various shades of orange and metallic, the tangerine and gold duo puts a smile on my face. More

Meet the Maker:
Andrea Mihalik of Wild Chairy

In this mass produced world there's an easy disconnect between products and the people who make them. Part of the fun of seeking out unique items to decorate our homes is meeting the people and learning the stories behind them. People like Andrea Mihalik, the former photojournalist-turned-furniture-rehabber. More