Monthly Archives: October 2011

Two Different Hardwoods in the Same Room? Good Questions

Posted on October 30, 2011 by tonyg

Q: New home and I need to replace the really old carpeting in the long living room extending to the master bedroom. However, I would like to keep the existing hardwood which is a nice plank with that

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SHADES OF PRECIOUS GRAY!

Posted on October 28, 2011 by tonyg

 ABC Carpet & Home – Cobble Hill Hudson Sofa – $1995 (Grey velvet sofa. Exposed legs) (above)  Two very precious grey furniture pieces that caught my eye…oh and both have a little nailhead trim to spice things up.  I … Continue reading →

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TILE FILE: PORTUGUESE TILES AS WALL DECOR!

Posted on October 28, 2011 by tonyg

This fireplace covered in Portuguese antique tiles is so fantastic. It is in a Venice Beach home featured in interior designer Alexandra Angle’s portfolio. Lots of Swedish homes have tiled fireplaces. This is reminiscent of that look except the house … Continue reading →

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For Windowless Rooms, Bring the Outdoors In

Posted on October 24, 2011 by tonyg

Windowless rooms – like basements, bathrooms, or those in railroad-style apartments – can be a real design puzzle. A great fix for this problem? Break up solid walls with beautiful nature and landscape photos that bring the outdoors in. Sitka … Continue reading →

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2Modern’s 2011 Fall Giveaway is Here!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by tonyg

With how often folks change their residences and their minds, wouldn’t it be nice to have furniture that can be flexible, no matter the weather or time of year? Wouldn’t it be nice to bring that fun, bold, energetic style … Continue reading →

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DIN interiorismo

Posted on October 19, 2011 by tonyg

Here at DTI we love blogging designs from around the world. So I was pleased when the folks at DIN interiorismo, an interior design and architecture firm in Mexico, emailed us with some photos of a few of their projects. … Continue reading →

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Monday’s pets on furniture

Posted on October 19, 2011 by tonyg

If you’d like to send us photos to include in next week’s “pets on furniture” post, please ensure your photos follow our basic rules: First, the pet must be on a piece of furniture. And said piece of furniture must … Continue reading →

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More Eye Candy: GW Associates

Posted on October 15, 2011 by tonyg

Today’s eye candy comes courtesy of super ebullient Brentwood, California-based firm GW Associates. Loving the shapes and the materials and the straight lines mixed with curves. Loving the views you get out of windows and that outdoor space is to die … Continue reading →

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Sara’s DIY Wall Grid Tutorial House Bella

Posted on October 15, 2011 by tonyg

Sara was looking for a way to add a dramatic accent to her tall living room wall. I think we can all agree that she succeeded with this multi-colored grid. It’s a fun, modern treatment that could be

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Cozy Up Living Room with New Loveseat or Art? Good Questions

Posted on October 13, 2011 by tonyg

Q: I live in a tiny 1 bedroom basement apartment in Columbia Heights, DC. My living room currently has the charm of a prison. I would like to make this space cozier, but I’m stumped on what to do. Th

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