Got lacquer? If you have contemporary, Euro-styled cabinets you probably do.
Glossy, sports car-look finishes are a hallmark of European kitchen lines by makers such as Pedini, SieMatic and Bulthaup. The decadently thick lacquer finishes can be solid colors, such as black, white, red or robin’s egg blue. But they can also be applied over exotic wood veneers such as zebra.
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with container plants. To be successful, an arrangement needs plants that are spilling, filling and thrilling, says Ann Vanasse of Rosehill Gardens in Kansas City.
Kristopher Dabner of the Greensman chose a collection of glazed ceramic containers with complementary lines in shades of green and yellow. The plantings were selected for form, contrasting textures and tones that would complement the planters and the trim of the house. The weeping spruce has great sculptural form and can be planted in the yard this fall.
Daffodil, lemon drop, smiley face, canary.
Colors just don’t get any cheerier than yellow, and trend forecasters say the happy hue will be heading into homes in a big way soon.
This spring it’s time for a lark in home décor — or a swallow or a crane.
Flora and fauna, birds and bees are all the rage in upholstery, wall coverings, rugs and even dinnerware. Of course, botanical motifs have been around for thousands of years. But not in today’s oversized, ultra-abstracted, vivid-hued incarnations.
An original work of art will outlive most of your furnishings, so it’s important the frame be timeless.
Choosing frames and mats that coordinate with a room’s décor is a mistake for two reasons, according to framers and designers: It lessens the impact of the artwork, relegating it to decorative status. And, if the décor changes, the frame and mat will look dated.
Some drop-dead gorgeous fabrics are fluttering into homes this season. Many are so lovely, designers and homeowners are displaying them like artworks.
