Showing posts with label Design Bloggers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Design Bloggers. Show all posts

Bringing Decor to Your Outdoors


Outdoor patios are quickly becoming a main focal point for many homeowners, driving them to explore the many options that are now available for outdoor fabrics. More varied and luscious than ever, outdoor fabrics, are offering so many fun and interesting possibilities to explore, allowing you to make your patio a haven or your favorite family hangout.
Things to Consider

There are things to consider before taking on an outdoor project, such as how you will be using the space, as well as taking note of the type of weather your area is accustomed to. These factors will help guide you in the fabric choice.
Time to Design

With that information in mind, it’s time to start brainstorming and designing! If you want to use the area all year long and you live in a region that allows that, consider including in your design, a TV, fireplace and overhead heaters. These three aspects make the space a place to gather not only during the summer, but also on chilly, fall evenings.



Working with a Budget
If you’re working with a tight budget, consider incorporating items that you already own. Take a look at the items you might have in storage or that aren’t doing much for the room they are already in. A refurbished chandelier and a string of lights easily add romance to patios, and going bold with your colors will add excitement to your space.



Welcome with Style
If you’d prefer to bring life to your front porch, you can add nostalgia and charm with wooden or wicker rocking chairs, while a porch swing adds comfort and simplicity. Decorative pillows bring coziness to your porch, which will make you and your guests want to sit down with a glass of sweet tea, or to get lost in a good book.
What does your dream outdoor patio look like?
 

Top 10 Websites for Design Inspiration

I share interior design inspiration almost daily on the official Designing Luxury Facebook and Twitter pages. I share because I believe that beautiful interior design is a gift - one that can not only change environments, but people.

Today, I want to pass the impetus along. If you love my elegant daily design posts, here's a list of top 10 websites I frequent for inspiration. Feel free to add yours to this post via comment. I'm always on the look out for another muse!
  1. Glo | Living: glo.msn.com/living/all.living
  2. Elle Decor: elledecor.com
  3. Design Spotter: designspotter.com
  4. Remodelista: remodelista.com
  5. ASID Icon: icon.asid.org
  6. Guardian | Lifestyle: guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/homes
  7. Trendir: trendir.com
  8. Decorati: decorati.com
  9. Modenus: modenus.com
  10. World Interior Design Network: worldinteriordesignnetwork.com
And there you have it! What's in your top 10?

My 4 Favorite Interior Design Blogs

While I enjoy writing about elegant environments and talented interior designers, I also absolutely love reading my fellow blogger's musings on interior design.

In fact, I subscribe to over 40 design blogs and regularly share my favorite posts here: www.google.com/reader/shared/keliason and in my Interior Design Bloggers Weekly paper here: paper.li/keliason/design-bloggers.

Below I've listed my 4 favorite interior design blogs. I hope you will enjoy these blogs as much as I do!

NUMBER 1: FINUCA


Oh how I love this blog! Finuca, founded by Sharon L. Rodriguez, features home accessories and art with a "refined aesthetic." Sharon describes finding the beautiful, elegant, and rare home piece as the devotion that led her to create Finuca.

Among home musings, Sharon also writes about literature and food. Visit Sharon Rodriguez at www.Finuca.com.

NUMBER 2: DESIGN REFUGE


Dagny Thurmann-Hoelseth runs Design Refuge and she's pretty much the sweetest, most genuine person you'll ever meet, blog, or tweet. Dagny is all about blogger power and created Design Refuge to unite the interior design blogosphere.

So, if you're looking for a design community powered by positivity and filled to the brim with inspiration, visit Dagny Thurmann-Hoelseth at www.design-refuge.com.

NUMBER 3: BOSSY COLOR BLOG

Annie Elliott is an interior decorator and founded the Bossy Color Blog. She may be "bossy," but she's also an expert on color so you should probably take her advice. I love Annie because she gives excellent, honest feedback and writes with a touch of good-natured humor.

If a coat of paint can change our world, then interior design world-changers should be sure to check out Annie's blog at blog.bossycolor.com.

NUMBER 4: CREAMY LIFE



I really can't say enough about Ludmila Crigan, founder of Creamy Life. I know I wrote earlier in this post that Dagny Thurmann-Hoelseth, who runs Design Refuge, is the sweetest, most genuine person you'll ever meet, blog, or tweet, but I have to admit - Ludmila is right up there with Dagny.

Ludmila focuses on "interior design, decor, colors or ideas which lead to a creative living." She's an aspiring interior decorator with lots of talent and a wonderful heart. Visit Ludmila Crigan and read her musings at www.creamylife.com.

So, what blogs would you add to this list? Next I'll have to publish a top 10 favorites list!