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New York interior designer Leanna Ganci has a passion and love for interior design which shows in every design project she takes on. Her business specializes in both residential and commercial design as she keeps up with current design and product trends.  Her designs have a classic feel which simultaneously bring on comfort and elegance. Hope you enjoy these beautiful and elegant designs!

The combination of gray and lime green tones produce a spiced up transitional effect

A dash of colour in the hall always makes a big impact. Even though this is a transitional space it doesn't mean that homeowners should scrimp on style. A great colour scheme, a few choice pieces of furniture or wall decor elements, and a one-of-a-kind light fixture are all that are needed for a fashionable hallway. Here are eight spaces with a dash of colour in the hall.

Running colour A dash of colour in the hall comes in the form of a vivid striped stair runner as well as a collection of vintage watering cans on display on top of a shelf.

ere are dozens of home accessories that you need to pick out for every individual room in your home. These accessories complete the overall look of home decor, but decorating a dining room can be a tricky task. Though you may have breezed through choosing the home accessories and decor for the room, you may find yourself stumped when it comes to choosing the right wall art for your dining room. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to find the right wall a

There are dozens of home accessories that you need to pick out for every individual room in your home. These accessories complete the overall look of home decor, but decorating a dining room can be a tricky task. Though you may have breezed through choosing the home accessories and decor for the room, you may find yourself stumped when it comes to choosing the right wall art for your dining room. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to find the right wall art.

Depending on the style of your dining room, you may find that vintage posters and prints are the perfect wall decor for your dining room.

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

The Suzani pattern can be found from the late 18th and 19th century, and still continues to be hand embroidered around the world today. It’s popularity grew in the decorating world when minimalists started using it in their decorating to create a dramatic focal point and bring some color to their homes.

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!

One of the easiest ways to completely transform the look of a room is to paint the floors. What may seem like a daunting home decor project is actually quite simple – when carefully planned, a pattern painted on a wood floor creates instant style impact. Add a few great furniture pieces, a living room, dining room, or bedroom can instantly become magazine-worthy.

Hip to be square Use a great painted floor design that resembles large square tiles to pull together mismatching furniture. Add a ceiling light like a giant hanging lantern and organic home accessories to complete the room.

Art is a great addition to a home's walls. Whether your artwork is a masterpiece or decorative, a single work or a gallery wall, you'll want to light it correctly. Frame lights, lighting fixtures that attach to the top of frames, and track lights are two very good options for highlighting the artwork on your walls.

Pottery Barn A trio of small frame lights highlights certain works of art on this gallery wall. The frame lights also create nice ambient lighting for the space.

Decorating your home in all mid-century style might be a little too Mad Men for our contemporary lives. Adding a few mid-century modern touches—chairs, tables, light fixtures, textiles—can bring Mad Men (and now Pan Am) style into your décor without transporting your home back a few decades. We're happy to share some of our favorite ways to add mid-century modern touches to any décor.

Interior Style Along with mid-century modern furniture, mid century modern textiles are a chic way to add mid-century modern touches to a room, sofa, bed or table. Marimekko, the Finnish textile company, sells its mid-century patterned fabrics still today.

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.

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.

Gray is one of those ideal colours that basically goes with anything - it can be used to soften a space with a dark palette, or it can be the airy accent hue in a white room. It's traditional as well as contemporary. And with the addition of home accessories, gray is always stylish. Here are eight great spaces with gray walls.

touch of elegance This great space with gray walls is accented with clean white lines, giving the dining room a streamlined look. The round-back chairs propped at a glass table is an elegant set-up.

A hallway sets the tone for the entire house – it is the first and last area of the home that a visitor will see, and this is why designing a stunning entrance is so important. Beautiful patterns/colours, a unique design, and great lighting will make all the difference in creating a gorgeous entrance to fall in love with. Here is a selection of hallways in different styles to inspire.

A touch of nature Sticking to a theme helps to create an elegant entryway, as evidenced here with an antler-inspired ceiling light, organic touches such as the framed branches and potted plants, as well as the neutral colour palette.

Star Wars inspired design is not just for kids. Sure there are license sheet sets and home décor products galore aimed at the kids’ market. But Star Wars fans are every age and demographic. For those of us who are also design lovers, here are Star Wars inspired designs that fit our sense of style while paying tribute to this beloved, iconic movie. May the (design) Force Be with You! Enjoy!

Etsy Etsy is a great source for Star Wars inspired designs. Printables, like this Star Wars alphabet, are great ways to add Star Wars style to a room.

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.

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.

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.