Interior Design & Home Decor & Lighting inspirations

A papier mache deer head captures the cool rustic trend and is perfect for a fall dorm room. There are several DIY projects online to make one. Much better than taxidermy in the dorm!

The living room expertly combines traditional glamour with contemporary pieces of furniture.

Pinterest Bold colors on upholstery are anything but boring. Love the asparagus green velvet on this button tufted sofa. So fun!.

Elegant black A dining room is a striking room with black walls – it looks refined when paired with opulent crystal table decor as well as gold detailing.

To begin, stop looking at your office as a space that is only functional but as a space that deserves to be decorated with as much love and thought as the other rooms in your home. Don’t feel that since it’s a home office, various home accessories simply don’t have a place in there, because it isn’t true.

The brand new restaurant of Chef Frederic Vardon got its name after its prestigious location in 39 Avenue George V in the 8th district of Paris. The circular space welcomes its guests who can enjoy gorgeous views along with the fantastic interior design of the restaurant. Enjoy the architecture and design of this space!

The geometric design in the facets along the ceiling makes this design shout modern. Despite the sophistication of this design, anyone can pull ideas from this room for dining room design ideas.

Mixing color and pattern is an art. Too much can feel chaotic, while a lack of color and pattern can be boring. Look for colors and patterns that complement one another for a stylish design that will feel polished. Here are some of our favorite ways to mix color and pattern to create lively spaces.

ShelternessPattern and color can liven up a kitchen. Love the patterned drum shade pendant light and matchingupholstery on the kitchen chairs. Plates on the wall add more color and pattern.

We spend a third of our lives in bed so we should make sure our bedrooms are beautiful. Touches of luxe, in fabrics, wall coverings, and lighting fixtures, make beautiful rooms even more stunning. And who doesn't want that?

Elle Decor ` This bedroom is a great example of understated luxe. All the fabrics, including linen and velvet, are top quality but not flashy. Amazing furniture and paint details give this room a subtle sophistication.

Home accessories and decor can be displayed in a variety of ways. When it comes to wall art, the possibilities are infinite. Of course, there are certain ways to display these home accessories that tend to be more popular. In home decor, presentation is everything. Here are the top 5 ways to display wall art in your home.

Additional Frames Displaying framed wall art within a larger frame that is attached directly to the wall is a unique trend that is slowly growing in popularity. These work great in a number of home decor styles including contemporary and traditional.

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.

Vintage pieces can help a room feel more stylish and chic. Plus, depending on where you source your vintage finds, they can be much more economical than buying new. Great design doesn’t have to cost a lot and vintage is a smart way to create great design that feels unique and personal. Look online, at thrift stores and local tag and estate sales for vintage accessories and lighting fixtures to create stylish rooms with a vintage feel.

Furnicraft This living room is contemporary and stylish with vintage touches like white Panton chairs around a natural wood dining table. Love the mix of new, rustic, vintage and traditional design in this space.

When it comes to the holiday season, seasonal home accessories swap in and out of home decor faster than you can bat your eyes. This can make it difficult to stay on target, especially when one week you’re seeing Halloween and the next week that same store is full of Christmas decor. Despite the quick wardrobe changes in the store, fall is still here and is just getting into full swing, so it’s not too late to find these five must-have fall home accessories and decor items. Natural Pumpkins Natural pumpkins refers to pumpkin shapes that have been created using woven vines, grasses or other natural materials. It does not refer to actual pumpkins (though those never go out of style, either). Keep in mind that since this is a trendy item currently, it can be relatively expensive. Small woven pumpkins can cost you up to you $20 and larger pumpkins can break into the $100 or more range.

When it comes to the holiday season, seasonal home accessories swap in and out of home decor faster than you can bat your eyes. This can make it difficult to stay on target, especially when one week you’re seeing Halloween and the next week that same store is full of Christmas decor. Despite the quick wardrobe changes in the store, fall is still here and is just getting into full swing, so it’s not too late to find these five must-have fall home accessories and decor items. Natural Pumpkins

One of the best home accessories you could ever hope to buy is wall art. Wall art can be a great way to accent a room or display a collection. It’s also a great way to get around the restrictions specific to apartment-dwelling since most won’t let you paint your walls. But never fear…

Quint Essence This is a great example of using a very large, blown-up picture to create the effect of an accent wall. These are typically stretched out pieces of canvas that are adhered to the wall.

We understand that having “champagne taste on a beer budget” is hard when it comes to designing your space, but it doesn’t have to be a bummer! Sure you can always find furniture and accessories at a reasonable price, but what about lighting fixtures? Where do you go to make a dull space shine?

The Satellite Hanging Photo Holder can add style to your dorm room, your apartment… anywhere where you need a bit of design sense.

Native New York Interior Designer Frances Herrera founded Interiors by Francesca, LLC in 2002, following her background as a graduate of the Fashion Institue of Technology. Looking through Herrara’s portfolios, it’s clear that her design principles of “affordable luxury” and “understated sophistication” are at the forefront of her designs. It’s not hard to believe that this Forest Hills apartment was a complete renovation considering Herrera’s impeccable taste. Following her client’s wishes, this pre-war apartment’s cracked walls and dated rooms became the classic and timeless space we see today.

Pops of fuchsia add a feminine charm to the apartment's overall gray and creme palette.

Light fixtures go through trends much slower than other areas of home decor, so it’s okay to follow a few trends every once in a while. In 2012, there are a number of different trends that have come and are likely here to stay for several more years. In fact, some trends have become downright classic in their appeal.

Drum Shades Light fixtures that feature drum shades have come into trend in the recent years and will likely continue to be trendy into 2012. This particular style has become classic in its appeal, with its clean lines and overall sleek design, the drum shade is here to stay.

While it's true that a lot of children's rooms are outfitted in bold colours in a more traditional way, kids spaces with an industrial twist are all the rage right now as families choose simple lines and modern furniture to dress up bedrooms, nurseries, and playrooms.

4. Creating a cozy nookAn industrial space with exposed pipes, brick, and cement may not seem like the cosiest area for a new baby, but this freestanding wall adds instant intimacy to the baby room along with the wall decor.

re you in love with deep blue lighting? We are. Blue, especially cobalt and navy, is a great accent color that can work in many decors and styles. Paired with white for a crisp look or mixed with other strong colors, deep blue lighting is a gorgeous addition. Used as bedside lighting or in a chandelier, deep blue lighting fixtures create a beautiful design statement.

Blue Lighting

ocated in the heart of Dublin, Style Club Salon was founded in 1961, 47 years ago. This salon was in desperate need of an update and a completely new concept. When the Douglas Wallace Architects were hired for the job, directors Berry Dempsey and Mark Keaveney requested something completely out of the ordinary. They knew that in order to be successful in the fashion business, there is a constant need for innovation.

Located in the heart of Dublin, Style Club Salon was founded in 1961, 47 years ago. This salon was in desperate need of an update and a completely new concept. When the Douglas Wallace Architects were hired for the job, directors Berry Dempsey and Mark Keaveney requested something completely out of the ordinary. They knew that in order to be successful in the fashion business, there is a constant need for innovation.

An unusual mix of patterns and colors are used and rather than clashing, they conform to create a stunning interior.

When creating a lighting scheme for a home, there are thousands upon thousands of different styles and types of light fixtures to choose from. Some manufacturers even label light fixtures as ‘task,’ ‘general,’ ‘outdoor,’ ‘accent’ or ‘ambient.’ However, this leaves many homeowners stumped: what is ambient lighting and can I use an ambient light fixture for something other than its intended use? What is ambient lighting?

Another type of ambient light could include paper or plastic lanterns in which the entire bulb is concealed. These lanterns typically do not produce enough light to be used as a main light source, but they do produce an even glow that is typically expected and desired when looking to create and include ambient lighting in a light scheme. Ideal locations for ambient lighting include the living room, bedroom, foyers, hallways and corridors. It should be noted that as always, ambient lighting should be mixed with other types of lighting to create an overall light scheme.