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The retro table lamp/floor lamp combo works in this space that is eclectic with a mid-Century Modern twist. Look for retro and vintage floor lamp at thrift stores and tag sales

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.

CCS Architecture is a group of San Francisco and New York interior designers and architects.The foundation of their work is modern yet they strive to be innovative while practical with their interior design. When asked to design a family beach house in Stinson Beach, CA, CCS Architecture did not just design a beautiful vacation home, but went above and beyond, following a rigorous sustainability program. They achieved the Marin Planning Department’s highest rating for resource efficiency for their work.

The living room features a rotating fire orb that can warm the interior or deck as needed. There are also articulated skylights that create patterned light and add to the interior design.

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

Truly French kitchens follow a simple home decor mantra: keep it elegant and classic. Solid and stately furniture, rich colour palettes, and a bevy of traditional home accessories all come together to create kitchens that are reminiscent of Provence or Paris. Here are eight truly French kitchens.

A mod nodThe white and stainless steel of this kitchen complement one another beautifully, and the leather bar chairs update the whole style.

London is abuzz this week with the hustle and bustle of the world’s creative elite gathering for the design event of the year—the London Design Festival. For the last nine years, UK’s most remarkable designers rule the city over nine days of events, talks and installations in every design field from graphics to furniture to interior designs. With over 200 partners hosting more than 280 events across 25 design disciplines, there is something for anyone looking to be awed and inspired. London’s mayor Boris Johnson is a big fan of the Festival. He says, “The London Design Festival is the most vivid possible proof that London is the hub of the creative industries of the world.”

Destinations With only nine days to see it all, many opt to spend a chunk of time at the destination spots where a collective of hundreds of designers, vendors and products show their designs. Popular design destinations include 100% Design London, Decorex International, designjunction and Tramshed 2011. Smaller venues include Marcel Wanders’ White Building playing house with all of the latest Moooi creations. Dezeen via

Nothing is more unsightly than having a steel cage or frumpy dog bed sitting in the middle of a stylish living or bedroom. Believe it or not, the pet industry has sat up and taken noticed, and today there are slews of stylish furnishings for pets.

Pretty pods Cats love curling up in this contemporary egg pod bed, which subtly meshes with all types of home decor. Its sleek design is like that of a cat too!

When decorating or remodeling a home office, lighting and having the right light fixtures is a pretty important thing. Whether you work from home or just like to use your office as a space to relax and read a good book, you know that you’ll need to have proper light for those late nights in the office. Pendant lights are typically thought of as light fixtures that belong in the kitchen, but recent trends have brought this stylish fixture into the office.

Using Pendant Lights in a Home Office or Study The main area for installing pendant lights would be over a desk or table at which you work the most at. These hanging light fixtures are a type of task light, so they are absolutely perfect for use in a home office.

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.

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

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.

One of the easiest ways to completely transform the look of a room is to paint the floors. What may seem like a daunting home decor project is actually quite simple – when carefully planned, a pattern painted on a wood floor creates instant style impact. Add a few great furniture pieces, a living room, dining room, or bedroom can instantly become magazine-worthy.

Hip to be square Use a great painted floor design that resembles large square tiles to pull together mismatching furniture. Add a ceiling light like a giant hanging lantern and organic home accessories to complete the room.

Art is a great addition to a home's walls. Whether your artwork is a masterpiece or decorative, a single work or a gallery wall, you'll want to light it correctly. Frame lights, lighting fixtures that attach to the top of frames, and track lights are two very good options for highlighting the artwork on your walls.

Pottery Barn A trio of small frame lights highlights certain works of art on this gallery wall. The frame lights also create nice ambient lighting for the space.

Red and yellow is a bold color combination that is full of energy. Red and yellow interiors are not for the faint of heart or the milquetoast. Adding bold red and bright yellow to a room in accessories is a great way to add energy to your space if you aren't ready to paint the walls red. Here are eight stylish interiors in red and yellow. Enjoy.

Pinterest Red handles on a yellow painted chest of drawers look fantastic. Painted furniture is a great way to add color to an interior. The chest would look great in red with yellow handles too.

Color underfoot is a big trend in design. Adding bold color, in solids and patterns, to floors makes a strong design statement whether your style is traditional Persian rugs or contemporary carpet tiles. We’ve pulled together eight great examples of colorful floors to inspire you to add color underfoot in your home.

Old Brand New The floor is a great place to add color and pattern to a room. Tile, painted wood, carpet or area rugs are all good options for adding color underfoot.

Annabelle Dawson, from home and design website mydeco.com, unveils a cool new trend with the geometric shapes, stark patterns and animal graphics she spotted at London’s Design Festival

DesignBark Literally around the corner, Cheshire Street is home to Ella Doran’s dazzling (and award-winning) geometric geo wallpaper, trays and coasters.

Centerpieces for dining tables are wonderful ways to dress up the table for formal dinners, holidays and celebrations. Looking toward nature for inspiration makes creating centerpieces more affordable but still elegant and full of style. Here are some of our favorite examples of creating centerpieces from nature. Go outside and be inspired!

Better Homes & Gardens Let natural elements stand alone for simple but stunning table decor. A platter or tray of shells, beach rocks, acorns, chestnuts or other interesting natural treasures makes a quick and stylish centerpiece.