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Spidey-Sense This one-of-a-kind contemporary lighting fixture resembles an eerie spider with long-reaching “arms” and “legs” outfitted with spotlights.

Displaying a great collection is a way to not only add visual interest to a room but personalize it a bit too - collections can be displayed in any room, as long as it is done in a stylish way. Whether it's table decor, wall art, or even wall clocks, these special finds deserve a great showcase. Here are eight spaces and collections that may inspire you to start curating your own collection.

Tons of tick-tocks casasugar (via) A great collection of wall clocks looks visually appealing hung on a spacious kitchen wall (just make†sure none of them go tick-tock!)

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

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 overall theme and inspiration for this design came from a combination of Rockwell’s experiences as he worked on the JetBlue airways terminal at John F. Kennedy International airport and the sets of Broadway musical, Catch Me If You Can. Rockwell Group successfully created a facade, public spaces and rooms that will appeal to tech-savvy, on-the-go world travelers. Let’s take a look at this 669 room first class modern airport hotel and spa.

Notice the rounded panels on the ceiling which perfectly tie the chic and modern feel together in this design. These simple stools are made by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec. Perfect for any kitchen design!

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.

Turquoise is a fantastic color for interiors. It ranges in colors and tones so it can be paired with a myriad of different colors and metals. While turquoise makes a great accent color, we especially love interior spaces with turquoise walls. Kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, living rooms and bedrooms all look fantastic with turquoise walls. Turquoise walls can work in any room in your home. It all comes down to choosing the right color turquoise for your style. Check out these interior spaces with turquoise walls and be inspired!

Little Green Notebook     Rich turquoise paint on the walls and molding create a dramatic backdrop for this bedroom. Love the tree and birds that decorate the turquoise wall.

Brilliant orange chairs pop against the aqua of the beautiful wallpaper in this SF dining room. Love the clarity of the orange; it has a lot of white in it.

Love the pops of brilliant color based off of the beautiful modern portrait in this Hollywood Regency style living room. Jewel tone fuchsia and yellow look amazing next to gold accents. Love the asymmetrical look of the chandelier used in this space.

Though typically interior designers recommend against investing in trends, mirrors are one trend that you can safely invest in without fear of it going out of style. However, as with any trend, there are certain guidelines you should adhere to. For example, avoid trendy finishes on the mirror, such as etching or embedded trim, as these can date the mirror and look them out of style. Remember, however, that your frames can easily be swapped out as your style of home decor changes and you can find frames in traditional, contemporary or modern styles.