What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? My favorite is the neutral color palette I chose for the walls and furniture in the living room. I like to frequently tweak elements of the design as my taste changes over time. So in choosing neutrals for my more large scale pieces it lets me have more fun in my selection of decorative items like pillows, throws, vases, etc. These pops of color aren’t overwhelming for the small space and most importantly gives me the freedom to easily change these things out to transform the room.
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What was one of the biggest challenges you faced in furnishing your small home? The living room is long and rectangular in shape so it made it difficult to create a symmetrical seating area with a sofa, chair set and an entertainment unit without it looking cluttered so I had to consolidate pieces. I got a sectional that provided plenty of seating space and stretched across the living room in length and an armoire which I placed on the opposing wall that houses the TV and media equipment but also minimized the look of clutter and created the illusion of a wider space from its mirrored reflection.
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is it that dark or is the pictures that make it seem a little dark?
shagadelic
I like the faux-fur throw on your bed - Is it from Fabulous Furs?
Wow. There is a lot of "trend" going on here- Mirrors, crystal, greek key, gray and lavendar. I'm amazed that it all comes together so nicely!
I love all of the black and white ceramics- that container on the coffee table is stunning!
Love your gray walls.
funky
This place is gorgeous! It is one of the few that I've kept a picture of for future inspiration. It contains my favorite....everything.
It's really nice. Good Luck.
dapper. i love it.
Beautifully styled and comfortably elegant, though so many trendy elements may not wear well in future. Still, great taste, and lots to love here, especially your color choices. That wall color is smashing--the perfect, interesting neutral.
Are there two identical chandeliers in the living room and bedroom? I love the chandelier itself, but perhaps mixing it up would make it more interesting.
The floors!
You've really found a way to showcase their best attributes! Parquet floors can go one of two ways - These ones look beautiful!
this apartment looks like it's out of a magazine, but not some boring elle decor or martha stewart living...something that's more fashion oriented. i love the mix of classic styling and whimsical accents. it really is perfection in my eyes. great job!
on a side note - funny how you mention your dog's name but not your husbands. clearly playing favorites.
The gray walls are cool and sophisticated. The parquet floor is sophisticated, too, but warm. A nice combination.
The colors and textures are really cohesive! Definitely a genius at work here! This is my dream apartment! Maybe one day I will be just as lucky. ;)
Your place looks great! I love the various elements you've included into the space to give it so much texture. There are so many different styles and finishes and you pulled it all together really well. Awesome job!
Such an inspiring space. Someone's done their design homework but added a bit of flair and uniqueness. Your anchor pieces look carefully selected and to perfection. Color palate is incredible - love your use without being too "themed" or diluted. Perfect art selection also. Not over the top although very "elegant meets artistic luxury modern". Amazing!
Loving Danas space
Glamorous, but not fussy. Great colors, too.
WOW! Love it.
You are fabulous!
It is absolutely a lovely space - feels very personal - I feel like I know the people that live there - real people. It does not feel like an apartment that is decorated in one trip at DWR, which some prior to your post are. It simply is WELL DONE. I give u my vote.
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You did a fabulous job! Love the gray walls, they really make your colorful accessories really pop.
Your place is great! I can't believe you haven't gotten more votes. Kudos for getting your husband to agree to chandeliers!
Wow. I want to live here.
Can you tell me more about that black lamp in the living room?
~Q
Great combination of colors and modern elegance with class. Great job Dana!
Okay, I already voted once. Can I vote another two, three times? Because I haven't stopped thinking about this lovely space all day.
where's the lamp in the bedroom from? love the grey walls too, i'm doing mine grey soon, though slightly darker, i think. lol. such a commitment! heh.
hishtafel-
i hope dana doesn't mind me answering this, but that lamp is one i've been lusting after forever and can not afford...just yet.
http://www.freddricbradford.com/dlb.html
Can you tell me where the Buddha print is from.
Thanks,
LOVE it - you are good at this
-Holli
Gorgeous luxurious space, simply beautiful. I love the sectional, can you tell me where it's from?
I am loving the colors on your walls. Can you please tell me what you used? I've been trying to find the perfect grays for my house.