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This elegant dining room is the epitome of contemporary design! The combination of different elements creates a pleasing visual aesthetic that is both modern and inviting. The dining room is defined as its own separate zone (apart from other living areas) by the use of the reflective glass walls, and the combination of light and hard materials and colors is what makes this room visually arresting.

In order to decorate a room cohesively in the contemporary style, it must have a binding element to it. In this dining room, the binding element is the dining room chairs. Their black and white fabric provides visual interest, and the black and white pattern draws the black and white color scheme together. The reflective surfaces of the chair legs mirror the various reflective elements of the room.

The black and white color scheme is a classic, as far as contemporary decor goes, but if not done correctly, it can cause a room to become too dark. In this instance, the color of the walls is kept white to offset the dark furnishings, and the use of the mirrors reflects both natural and artificial light. With the elements of light and darkness properly balanced, this room is truly a work of contemporary art!

Looking for a way to make a smaller kitchen appear larger?  Decorating your kitchen in yellow has several advantages, including making smaller spaces appear larger.  Whether you choose a warm tone such as mustard yellow or a light pale yellow, you can’t go wrong with a yellow kitchen.

Kitchen Walls:

Obviously, the easiest way to add a color to you kitchen is by painting.  Yellow is an awesome color to use when looking to brighten or open up a space.    It is often associated with sunshine and happiness.  While yellow walls make a smaller kitchen appear larger, it also makes the space welcoming.

Yellow Kitchen Ideas:Kitchen Back splash:

Painting is not the only way to add color to a room.  If looking to add a “splash” of yellow, consider adding yellow to your kitchen back splash.  The back splash can use various shades of yellow or a mixture of yellow and other cheerful colors.  Depending the type of material used in the back splash, the possibilities are countless.  If looking to add color gracefully however, glass mosaic tile is a better option. [Read more...]

Clean simple lines pair with striking features. The result, furniture with eye-catching style and subtle sensibility that effortlessly blends with traditional or transitional decor. The twists and turns of the legs on this barstool are too much to resist. Its mahogany frame has a rubbed black finish that contrasts beautifully with the rustic burlap upholstery shown and nailhead trim. Made by hand. Great care is taken to craft furniture that allows the wood to shrink and expand. Cracks may appear under drastic temperature changes. Keep out of direct sunlight. Wipe with a dry, soft cotton cloth.

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Kitchens are used to prepare meals for our families.  One repetitive task involved in cooking meals is chopping.  A butcher block is a great addition to any kitchen adding space to prepare food.  Let’s take a closer looks at the different types of kitchen butcher blocksand islands.

Wood is often considered one of the best materials for building most objects.  Wood is a reliable, sturdy material that can last a very long time without much maintenance. However, wood is a natural living material and, unlike man-made materials, it reacts to different environments in specific ways. Before purchasing a wooden butcher block, let’s consider the basic maintenance for the solid wood countertops, island tops or butcher blocks. Following these directions will result in having a great looking, easy to maintain custom countertop that will last for many years. [Read more...]

Dining Room Table Shapes: Round, Oval and Rectangular

Round or Oval

Traditionally, dining room table are round.  There are several advantages to using a round dining room table.  Round table are flexible and usually allow room to add additional guests if needed.  Depending on the style of décor, there are a number of styles and designs available if you would like a modern or contemporary round dining room table.

Oval dining room tables offer many of the same features of round dining room tables.   However, oval dining room tables are a little longer and more versatile than round tables.  These tables offer many of the features of round and rectangular tables. This style is also a bit modern and works well with homes decorated in a contemporary or modern style. [Read more...]

Decorating a small space can be very challenging.  This task becomes even more challenging if the “small space” is a high traffic area like the kitchen.  While decorating and styling a smaller kitchen can prove challenging, there are a few ways to make a small kitchen appeal larger.

Start with Furniture

One of the biggest factors affecting the overall look of a room is the furniture.  When selecting furniture for a small kitchen, it is best to select smaller pieces.  Smaller kitchen furniture can create space in a smaller kitchen by making the best use of the limited space.  When shopping for kitchen furniture, it is also a good thing to select multi-functional furniture.  For example, selecting a smaller kitchen island not only creates additional counter space for preparing food, but can also serve as a seating area  if bar stools are added.

Kitchen Cabinet Ideas

There are a few options for creating space by altering your kitchen cabinets.  One option is to replace regular cabinet doors with glass cabinet doors.  This open space creates an open illusion as long as the cabinets are kept tidy and not overly crowded.  Another option is painting kitchen cabinets to match the walls.  This creates a continuous line and makes the room “flow”. [Read more...]

A kitchen backsplash is an functional and stylish option for adding decor to your kitchen.  Most backsplash designs are eye catching and serve as the focal point of the kitchen.  A metallic backsplash is a unique and style option for modern and contemporary kitchen decorating.

A kitchen backsplash is usually positioned over the sink or stove.  These areas are both highly used areas in the kitchen for preparing food.  During the process of preparing food, there are usually splatters of water and grease.  A backsplash protects the walls, which are usually painted, from grease and other harmful agents.

A metallic kitchen backsplash is a great idea when decorating in contemporary home decor.  Contemporary home decor is often characterized as clean, crisp and minimal.  For instance, a stainless steel backsplash give a very modern and chic appeal.  Adding a stainless steel backsplash to your kitchen will definitely enhance the style and decor in your kitchen.

A metallic kitchen backsplash is also a great touch when decorating with stainless steel kitchen appliances.  There are other ways to incorporate metal in your kitchen, such as wall art and kitchen cabintry, this would definitely be overkill.

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