Interior Design & Home Decor & Lighting inspirations

Chihuly “The Sun” at the Gardens of Glass exhibition in Kew Gardens, London (via)

Small Space Design Rules Arianna Belle via  When decorating all small space, the most important thing to remember is that the rules are meant to be broken. A lot of people assume that you can’t use bold colors or patterns when decorating a small space, but this simply isn’t true. In fact, a bold color on the walls or a brightly patterned sofa can make a statement that it may have been lost in a larger space. So, break the rules! Remember, in a small space, the most important rule is to go with what works for you.

A textured look KC Interiors (via)Recovered chair cushions revitalize these once-tired chairs, and although the lattice-work pieces are white, they still look great with a wood table.

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 If you’ve got a vase you love in an outdated color, use a can of turquoise paint to brighten things up.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.

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.