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  Crush Cul de sac Window shopping doesn't have to apply only for new purchases. Window shopping DIY projects is so much fun because there are so many amazing projects out there, like this wire trash basket turned pendant light.

Vintage is a hot, hot, hot design trend right now. Maybe it is the economy making us rethink all brand new furniture and accessory purchases; or maybe we are tired of the cookie-cutter sameness of showroom furniture. Whatever the reason, adding vintage finds in lighting fixtures, furniture and accessories, makes for fantastic design and fantastic vintage spaces. Here are some of our favorite vintage inspired spaces.

PinterestA dining room/library is full of vintage charm with pieces from different eras and styles. Mixing Tulip chairs and a Capiz shell lighting fixture with an antique dining table equals big vintage style.

The deep rose in the antique rug is a sophisticated pink for the floor. Love the Turkish rug amid the beautiful mix of global patterns and table lamps.

Love this chic, feminine window shade that gathers in the middle. It is a softer option than a Roman shade yet more structured than curtains.

The minimal, contemporary dining room allows the impressive Manhattan skyline to take center stage.

In the six-year-old boy’s room, a custom window seat with drawer provides even more storage for toys.

This floor mirror helps expand the sense of space in this small dining area and enhances the lovely hanging light fixture over the table. Choosing a mirror color that is similar to wall and/or curtains helps the frame blend with the other elements in the room. If you want a bigger impact, paint the mirror a color that contrasts with other colors in your room.

Patterns In some subdivisions of the cottage home decor style, you may find a lot of mixing and matching with patterns. This is especially true in the bedroom, or living room, as it’s not unusual to mix different patterns on the pillows and upholstery, or on the bedding and pillows. When attempting to mix and match different patterns in the space, pick a single color and then choose two or three different patterns that use that same color. This allows you to maintain a cohesive look that even a professional interior designer may be envious of. Remember, cottage decor and shabby chic decor are two different things. Cottage is comfortable, cozy and somewhat traditional. Shabby chic is all about vintage, worn and well loved pieces. Though it’s easy to blur the lines between the two, it’s important to know the difference between these two styles of home decor.

When attempting to mix and match different patterns in the space, pick a single color and then choose two or three different patterns that use that same color. This allows you to maintain a cohesive look that even a professional interior designer may be envious of. Remember, cottage decor and shabby chic decor are two different things. Cottage is comfortable, cozy and somewhat traditional. Shabby chic is all about vintage, worn and well loved pieces. Though it’s easy to blur the lines between the two, it’s important to know the difference between these two styles of home decor.

This dining room has the same shell inspired style as the accessories above. The classic French style is so Chanel. The gorgeous chandelier†is an inspired design.

Seattle interior designer Polina Zaika of Musa Design takes pride in helping her clients bring their ideas to life using the visual language of design. Born and raised in Russia, Polina received her education in art history from the Royal St. Petersburg Academy of Arts. She moved to Seattle in 1994 to pursue her design career.

The warped mirror used to form the ceiling light opens up the room and gives it more of a spacious feeling.

There’s simply no limit to the kind of outdoor shower a person can have. For those who have the certain eye for design or affinity for green living, they can either choose to have solar powered showers or simply the chic and modern rough edged shower. Others can even have a waterfall-like shower. It really depends on the person’s preferences.

Futuristic Shower With all the sci-fi films and articles around, there are certainly those who have become aficionados of the future. What better way to enjoy an outdoor shower from the future? Use solar cells and make the shower a one of its kind. Some lighting fixtures like floor lights similar to those of deck lights should also do the trick.

Use pop culture in your interior design. With the addition of the right home accessories and décor, your pop culture design can really make the room pop. Use these tips and techniques for using pop culture in your interior design and you’ll be sure to get a design that’s perfect for you bedroom, living room, kitchen or bathroom.

Movie Themes From Gone with the Wind to Casino, movie themes are a wide a varied pop cultural décor theme that is easy to get and use in your design. Movie posters work great as well as other movie themed house décor like film reels, movie tickets and fan photos. Movie décor can be as subtle as a few of your favorite movie posters to a full on movie dedication to your favorite flick.

Chicago interior designer Jessica Lagrange has been working closely with her team to look into the thoughtful attention of  detail that reflects a luxurious lifestyle  so that it’s as classic as it is current. Her 25 years of experience and success have been known for her vivacious and personable manner. Together with her team, her classic and innovative design principles and passion for the way people live have garnered numerous awards and a beautiful portfolio of work. These traits have earned Jessica Lagrange Interiors LLC (JLI) devoted clients and friends around the world.

Zen feeling master bedroom corner with a wide comfy lounge chair for the client’s moment of peace

New York Interior Designer Betty Wasserman seamlessly combines her background as a private art dealer with her passion for design and architecture. The results, from lofts to beach houses, are stunning, contemporary spaces that perfectly showcase original art. With a discerning eye for design and close attention to her clients’ taste, Wasserman transformed this red-painted farmhouse into a relaxing getaway that simply overflows with comfort and modern elegance.

Driftwood logs and hardwood floors provide an organic feel compared to the fireplace's contemporary lines.

As expected, shades of turquoise are making rounds again in the world of home accessories and decor. Chances are, you’ve seen turquoise home accessories at more than one store you’ve stopped into recently. Since it’s such a beautiful, calming shade, it’s not hard to see why home decor fanatics everywhere are scrambling to add this color into their color schemes. Here are a few easy ways to incorporate turquoise into your own home. Table Decor The table is a perfect place to start incorporating this color trend into your home. You can find table runners, charger plates, place mats and other table decor in this trendy color. If you can’t find the perfect piece in the right shade of turquoise, consider making your own table decor. Spray paint today can do wonders for home accessories, as most spray paints are safe for use on wood, glass and metals. If you’ve got a vase you love in an outdated color, use a can of turquoise paint to brighten things up. Feeling especially trendy? Another trend is chunky woven items. Why not spray paint a set of chunky woven charger plates in bright turquoise blue. It’s unexpected and chances are, you won’t see it anywhere else.

New York interior designer Leanna Ganci has a passion and love for interior design which shows in every design project she takes on. Her business specializes in both residential and commercial design as she keeps up with current design and product trends.  Her designs have a classic feel which simultaneously bring on comfort and elegance. Hope you enjoy these beautiful and elegant designs!

The combination of gray and lime green tones produce a spiced up transitional effect

ere are dozens of home accessories that you need to pick out for every individual room in your home. These accessories complete the overall look of home decor, but decorating a dining room can be a tricky task. Though you may have breezed through choosing the home accessories and decor for the room, you may find yourself stumped when it comes to choosing the right wall art for your dining room. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to find the right wall a

There are dozens of home accessories that you need to pick out for every individual room in your home. These accessories complete the overall look of home decor, but decorating a dining room can be a tricky task. Though you may have breezed through choosing the home accessories and decor for the room, you may find yourself stumped when it comes to choosing the right wall art for your dining room. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to find the right wall art.

Depending on the style of your dining room, you may find that vintage posters and prints are the perfect wall decor for your dining room.

Complimentary Though lamps are meant to serve a purpose, they should also be thought of as complimentary pieces of the overall design and decor of the room. In fact, think of lamps as final accessories on an outfit, like a great pair of earrings or a beautiful necklace. They should compliment the room, not fight with it for control.   The Dream Home via

Fall is a gorgeous time of year with all the vibrant colors available to us

. Take those rich colors and textures and bring them into your home décor this fall to add charm and character.  This is as simple as going into the backyard and collecting an assortment of colorful leaves that are naturally falling from the trees above. Try to have a variety of colors from the brilliant red, glowing gold, and bright oranges. Freshly fallen leaves are best and have not had the opportunity to start to dry out and get brittle. If having a yard full of big beautiful trees is a problem you can take a trip to the nearest park.

those rich colors and textures and bring them into your home décor this fall to add charm and character.  This is as simple as going into the backyard and collecting an assortment of colorful leaves that are naturally falling from the trees above. Try to have a variety of colors from the brilliant red, glowing gold, and bright oranges. Freshly fallen leaves are best and have not had the opportunity to start to dry out and get brittle. If having a yard full of big beautifu

The Suzani pattern can be found from the late 18th and 19th century, and still continues to be hand embroidered around the world today. It’s popularity grew in the decorating world when minimalists started using it in their decorating to create a dramatic focal point and bring some color to their homes.