Fur coats have been used for cold protection since forever, although back then it was for strictly survival reasons rather than fashion motives. Despite being probably one of the most controversial topics in Fashion it is indeed in its heydays, if we go by its constant presence during Fashion Weeks lately. From real ones to fabulous faux fur options, fur coats are more present than ever in any chic woman’s wardrobe.
Crystal Chandeliers have always been considered feminine and girly hence often the first
choice of a traditional woman when looking for overhead lighting options. They can make a room look instantly elegant and sophisticated but in most cases can also make a room very feminine and glamorous. If that’s not the road you want to take, because you share your home with a partner or have a family, don’t panic, you can still have your fabulous crystal chandelier without making the boys in the family feel like they don’t have a saying. Here is what I would look for if I were in the hunt for a crystal chandelier. Go for dark metal chandeliers, such as antique black metal, black wrought iron and so on. Get a chandelier without light bulb shades. Pair it with a neutral color palette or rustic elements as wood or concrete. Don’t worry you can still put your peonies on the table. You both live there.
After posting the kitchen designed by Joseph Dirand yesterday, it’s a rigor to post the rest of this breath taking Paris apartment. This apartment designed by him is situated in the widely popular neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris and I would say that it also falls into the “new modern” category I spoke about yesterday where the design concept is still simple with “less is more” as the standard but, without sacrificing the warmth and provenance of the space. And I’m sure that you would assume that such magnificent Interior Architectural features as stunning parquet floors found all throughout the house, extraordinary floor-to-ceiling French doors providing unbeatable amounts of light, and walls dressed with elegant ornate moldings, doesn’t need much to be enhanced further. Unquestionably though Dirand went on and did his magic by adding wonderful and sculptural furniture, paired them with top notch art while keeping the color palette to the minimum. The result is a perfect symphony of harmony and beauty to treat our eyes. See more gorgeous Paris abodes here.
The design of the new modern kitchen has forever changed. The new modern kitchen is far from the cold, showroom-looking kitchens that were once considered contemporary. The design savvy homeowners are aware that a modern or contemporary design has more to do with the functionality and use of the space than with the final (outlook) of the room. The main focus in remodeling or designing a kitchen nowadays is about planning and making the right choices to make life in a kitchen more enjoyable and productive. The pictures below show some images of what a modern kitchen design looks like today.
