September 2nd, 2010 in Home Decor
Hello, CalFinder! I’m Erin Loechner, a freelance design blogger with a penchant for art, culture and inspiring finds. You can find all three of those things (and more) at my daily design blog, Design for Mankind, but for now, I’m here to share a few of my all-time favorite wall installations.
I'm a huge fan of an artful home, and nothing gives me the hives quite like barren, empty walls. Naturally, I thought it might be fun to round up a few of super creative ideas to get your juices flowing --- and combat those white walls for good!:
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August 31st, 2010 in Home Decor
With warmth and personality that other materials just can't match, wood has found a place in our homes for centuries. So when Seth Meyer and John Wells decided to craft damaged trees into custom furniture, they had quite a few people interested in their idea.
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August 20th, 2010 in Home Decor
When I hear the phrase "celebrity homes," I think of the tacky over-the-top properties that stretch from Hollywood Hills up the Malibu coastline. I certainly don’t expect them to be examples of simple charm, great style or unique architecture. But believe it or not, there are exceptions to the norm (if you can call it that), and they come in rather spectacular packages. Here are 6 unexpected celebrity abodes, courtesy of our friends at HookedonHouses.
#1 - Diane Keaton’s Creative Spanish-Revival Home
With a remarkable library, expansive maps of various parts of the world and a room dedicated to LEGO-building for her two kids, Dexter and Duke, this is a home of learning and creativity. The house was built in 1927 by architect Ralph Flewelling, and looks like it’s on the market today for $11.9 million.
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August 17th, 2010 in Home Decor
I think I just fell in love...with a discarded dresser drawer. These bad boys are salvaged from the dump, repurposed into functional drawers, and sold by Entwurf-Direkt online. I'm beyond infatuated.
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We all have a unique rug personality. Some rug designs make us positively ecstatic, while others never will. Whether you're the classic-antique rug aficionado or are looking for something a bit more Parisian modern, area rugs are the thing for you. Discreet, brilliant touches in a room, rugs add personality without cluttering or taking up needed space. Here are some choices that will have you rolling around on your floor in glee.
#1 – For the Eclectic
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