The juxtaposition between this wood lined kitchen and the industrial metal bar stools is simply amazing. The minute I came across this image, my eyes settled on the bar stools and I knew I had to have them. While they may be most recognized as the iconic Tolix stool, there are a few other options in varying price points, too. 

Fortune smiled on me recently. I was on the hunt to upgrade my task chair and I happened upon a used Herman Miller Aeron chair for around $300 on Craigslist. Since Herman Miller dealers provide new replacement parts, I set out to refurbish the old Aeron chair to nearly new condition. Here's a step-by-step guide for replacing a worn-out Aeron seat and back rest...

No man is an island, or so said John Donne. But if the photo above is any indication, designer Werner Aissllinger might diagree. Meet Bikini Island, his collection of furniture for Italian brand Moroso, which debuted in Milan this past month. At first glance it looks like a hodgepodge of connected or overlapping parts, or what happens when you paint the walls and push all of your furniture to the center of the room. 

While white seating inside the house may feel like a risky proposition, especially for the butterfingers among us, white outdoor seating is a safe bet. The finishes on all of these white seating options are washable so there's little risk of red wine and chocolate stains. Plus, they're all so nice looking you may want to use them indoors, too. Go ahead, you rule breaker, you. We won't tell anyone.

More big prints with interesting mix of super bright color with neutrals at Rowe Furniture.

Big bright prints on a comfy traditional shape at Rowe Furniture.

Touch of metallic upholstery - graphic pattern with a chic slightly snakeskin look.

Liking the low arm on chairs at Rowe Furniture. More defined than a slipper chair but still streamlined.

When I saw the photos of Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi's Santa Monica ranch last week, I instantly wanted to move in. I'm in a no-color phase right now and the neutral hues, especially in the Art Barn here, made me feel right at home. Like the look? Here are similar finds you can pick up even if you don't have the celebrity budget.