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Don’t be turned off by polka dots. When done correctly, polka dots can be fun, flirty and friendly. The polka dot accent wall makes this contemporary, minimalist room more playful.

Checkered prints and plaids have a classically rugged appeal, and yet, they’re incredibly versatile. You can find checks everywhere, from evening chic to daytime casual. Varying shades of green plaid on the couch, curtains and rug have a subtle, elegant effect. Checks and plaids may not be entirely new to interior design, but when used in unconventional colors or soft gradations, this style can give your home a fresh modern feel.

Cal Lighting Deer Wall Art Taxidermy is super popular these days.  We like the lodge look but not sure how we feel about real taxidermy. This deer has an urban lodge feel and we love the black finish that gives it a contemporary spin. What an eye-catching wall art!

Cyan Design Winter Elm Bowl We like the elegant tree design on the Winter Elm glass bowl.  We think this would look great on a console table in an entry, a coffee table or on the dining table.

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.

While most people would shy away from a bold color choice like black in their home decor, vintage in black is super chic. Full of drama and intensity, black and white stripes, black antique furniture, and even black walls make a major statement. These eight rooms showcase everything surprising and wonderful about vintage in black.

Mah-velous Marilyn EVDES (via) A wall hanging of a mid-century icon like Marilyn Monroe immediately evokes a sense of history, but the black wall in which her portrait is displayed gives it even more impact.