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Creativity vs. waste has given birth to the new haute trash, an eclectic inclusion not only in one’s décor and accessorizing toolkit, but in design and architecture per se… Recycling trash – whether plastic bottles, damaged CDs, discarded cloth articles, broken glass, crushed cans, tattered mattresses, old and battered trunks or suitcases… has always held a Bohemian charm, whether as offbeat and kitsch elements from an enterprising homemaker’s imagination, out-of-the-ordinary thinking by a designer, chiseling a chic eclectic style, making anew a whole room or parts thereof or as adaptive reuse architectural projects.

New York Interior Designer Betty Wasserman seamlessly combines her background as a private art dealer with her passion for design and architecture. The results, from lofts to beach houses, are stunning, contemporary spaces that perfectly showcase original art. With a discerning eye for design and close attention to her clients’ taste, Wasserman transformed this red-painted farmhouse into a relaxing getaway that simply overflows with comfort and modern elegance.

Driftwood logs and hardwood floors provide an organic feel compared to the fireplace's contemporary lines.

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.