Clearly Cool
The playful Louis Ghost Chair by Kartell has become one of my favorite design elements for a room. It’s Victorian era meets postmodern! This translucent chair is a great way to dress up your office, vanity, hallway or dining room. I love this chair so much that I plan to use them in my wedding next month!
Wood Samples Arrived!
Max is helping me pick out wood samples today…
The reclaimed barn wood samples from Keystone Vintage Lumber arrived today! I love the gray ones the best, but all of them are gorgeous! What are your thoughts?
Reclaimed Wood Wall
I’ve been searching for ideas and inspiration for my next project and wanted to share my initial findings. I’m going to create a reclaimed wood accent wall for a modern living room. This endeavor is my first, but certainly not the last! This project is for a 13′ w x 9′ h living room wall and I intend to use salvaged barn wood. The key to this project is selecting the right boards to complement a modern space – and not creating a rustic log cabin vibe!
My first trip was to Baltimore to visit Second Chance, which has a large selection of salvaged lumber. I came across these amazing pieces of barn wood, which would need trimming, but all have wonderful character and perfect for an accent wall.
I also found several salvage yards online, such as Keystone Vintage Lumber and Aurora Mills Architectural Salvage, that offer a much wider selection of boards in a cleaner state. If purchasing from an online salvage company expect to pay freight shipping charges, however this could be your only option especially if you don’t have a lumber yard close by or can’t find any pieces that suit your needs.
For my project I decided to use Keystone Vintage Lumber and will pick one of these three options below (samples are in the mail!):
Stay tuned for the next steps – the procurement and installation!
Domain Design Wins ‘Best of Houzz 2013′ in the DC Area – Check out the Press Release!
Domain Design of Chantilly, VA Receives Houzz’s 2013 ‘Best Of Houzz’ Award
Annual Survey and Analysis of 11 Million Monthly Users
Reveals Top-Rated U.S. Professionals
January 22, 2013 – Domain Design of Chantilly, VA has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” 2013 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design. The interior design and home staging company was chosen by the more than 11 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community.
The Houzz “Best Of Houzz” award for 2013 is given in two categories: Customer Satisfaction and Design. Customer Satisfaction award winners are based on homeowner members who rated their experience working with remodeling professionals in 12 categories ranging from architects, and interior designers to contractors and other residential remodeling professionals. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the community of 11 million monthly users, also known as “Houzzers,” who saved more than 124 million professional images of home interiors and exteriors to their personal ideabooks via the Houzz site, iPad/iPhone app and Android app.
Design to Live, Stage to Sell
“Houzz provides homeowners with an in-depth, 360-degree view of building, remodeling and design professionals through images of their work, reviews and an opportunity to interact with them directly in the Houzz community,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of community. “We’re delighted to recognize Domain Design among our “Best Of” professionals for design as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”
With Houzz, homeowners can identify not only the top-rated professionals like Domain Design, but also those whose work matches their own aspirations for their home. Homeowners can also evaluate professionals by contacting them directly on the Houzz platform, asking questions about their work and evaluating their responses to questions from others in the Houzz community.
About Domain Design
Domain Design was founded by Dominique Gale in 2011 and is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Domain Design’s aesthetics can be described as modern, cool contemporary, vintage industrial and American luxe; creating environments that are comfortable and welcoming without being cluttered and dark. Domain Design focuses on simplicity, subtle sophistication, texture and clean lines that showcase the space rather than things.
Domain Design offers services in interior design, decorating and home staging. Dominique is an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) and member of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP).
About Houzz
Houzz (www.houzz.com) is a leading online platform for home remodeling, providing inspiration, information, ‘advice and support for homeowners and home improvement professionals through its website and mobile applications. Houzz features the largest residential design database in the world, articles written by design experts, product recommendations, a vibrant community powered by social tools, and information on more than 1.5 million remodeling and design professionals worldwide who can help turn ideas into reality. @houzz_inc
Skulls for the Modern Home
What was once considered a Southwestern and country style, game horns and antlers are now beginning to work their way into modern and mainstream design. These horns and antlers can add the right amount of excitement to your space such as antlers as decor on your coffee table, horns above the fireplace, cluster on a wall, or hung above the headboard in a bedroom. To make sure you steer clear of the Southwestern style, opt for silver-leaf and/or aluminum dipped skulls, painted antlers and copper patina finishes.
I wanted to share my latest purchase that I stumbled across at Saint Dizier Home, while vacationing in Sonoma Valley, CA a few weeks ago. This is a silver-leaf bison skull – truly a piece of art!
Welcome Back to the Industrial Age!
The days of working in factories and assembly lines are few and far between, yet today’s hottest trend is the urban, raw and edgy modern industrial aesthetic. This style takes us back to the basics, with a simplistic design that is down to earth, cozy and warm. To achieve this chic-but-edgy look, seek out furnishings with clean lines and cool neutral tones. Find unique pieces with patina finish, deconstruction and up-cycled or recycled (think mid century). Lastly, have a balanced mix of different elements in your space – by incorporating metals, woods and concrete.
Inspirational photos…
Some great resources to find modern industrial furnishings…
Tiered Dovetail Coffee Table by Bungalow Classic
The Scorched Bench by Seventeen 20
Henson Wood Iron Swivel Stools by Arteriors
Modo Chandelier by Jason Miller
Marias A56 Armchair by Tolix
Vintage Industrial Factory Cart Coffee Table by Brand Mojo Interiors
19th Century Keyhole Metal Square Bed by Restoration Hardware
Decorate with Accent Chairs
Furnishing your room with accent chairs is a simple way to add charm and style to your space. They can be used to accentuate a sofa in a living room, an alternative to traditional sofas/loveseats or can add pops of colors to an empty bedroom corner. Figure out which style compliments your room, the type of material, placement of the chair and color. Find a bold style, bright color, classic or modern design to add more character to your room.
Mallory Chair from Dwell Studio:
Louise Chair from Serena & Lily
Knoll Salsa Lounge Chair sold at AllModern
Dylan Midcentury Modern Wingback Chair from Kathy Kuo Home
What’s New Pussycat Chair by Caracole, sold at Candelabra
Chloe Chair by Crate & Barrel
Pouf!
In case you’re wondering what a pouf is, it’s a round ottoman shaped decorative accent that can be used as seating, side tables, footstools or a floor pillow type accessory for a room. Poufs are also referred to as Moroccan Poufs or ottomans and come in every color, shape and fabric imaginable. Decorating with poufs is a creative way to add color to a monochromatic empty room. Accentuate the color of the pouf with dramatic stitching like the pictures below. Be fun and bold in your selection!
Nate Berkus Gold Metallic Moroccan Pouf:
Additional Inspirational Pictures:
Mirror Mirror on the Wall….
Mirrors are the best way to accessorize bare walls because they have a big impact and require minimal effort. Decorating with mirrors open up the room by giving the illusion the space is bigger than reality. If you have a large empty wall, consider buying small mirror tiles and hang them in groupings of 3, 6, or 9… Tiles can also be used as dramatic focal points in your bedroom, such as a headboard or above the dresser.
Phillips Collection DK Mirror 1 Anthracite:
Skram Lineground Round Mirror / Entry Shelf:
Dwell Studio Pyramid Mirror:
John Lyle Bull’s Eye Mirror:
Made Goods Cyrus:
Made Goods Mikel:
Aidan Gray Small Anitqued Mirror Tiles (these industrial chic mirrors can be hung in clusters as a headboard, dresser or accent wall in your living room):
Arteriors Oakley Mirror:
Restoration Hardware Madison Distressed Convex Mirror:
West Elm Twig Mirror
Finding the Perfect End Table
The styles, shapes, sizes and material you select for end tables determine the mood you set for your decor. Don’t underestimate the impact of what could be the smallest piece of furniture in a room. Whether you’re looking to make a bold statement or chose a subtle functional piece, these tables reflect your personality and style. Enhance your room with expressive and unique tables like the ones listed below.
BLEU NATURE Nileq Stools are handmade acrylic and driftwood pieces of art.
Made Goods Bea Accent table in Crackled Gold is an exotic piece that will draw lots of attention! It comes in gold, black, white and blue finishes.
The Oly Studio Pipa side table is a fun drum shaped cocktail table that you can use indoor or outdoor. It comes in black or white.
Circle Factory, the Works of George Peterson, made these beautiful dark tree stump tables…
Worlds Away sells the Davis Basket Weave side table in silver leaf with a beveled mirror top.
Aidan Gray crafted the lovely Kason Wooden side table, representing an authentic “European Grandeur” style.
Made Goods Tressa Silver side table offers a modern flair to nature with the unique silver branches.
Decurate created the open concept AIR end table from welded steel rods and finished the design with thin strips of solid walnut.
The last on the list is a DIY project using tree stumps. These tables are an inexpensive and fun project if you’re up for the challenge! Find tree stumps in varying heights and shapes, paint them with the color of your choice and group them in clusters! You can use them for end tables, coffee tables or nightstands. Check out sites like Thrifty & Chic for additional instructions and ideas.
