Interior Design Sense

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The “Spyral” super modern café table from the Odue Concept by Oasis fits right in with the rest of their high gloss collection and I have to say it is rather snazzy. The Spyral table is perfect for a night club or modern residential setting where cutting edge design is the theme. Available in Black, White, Red or Silver. See the rest of the Odue Concept by Oasis of Italy here.

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Who says croc skin is reserved only for stylish shoes and bags? This contemporary crocodile leather table and chairs by Compar will accessorize your home in modern, fashion-forward style. Dubbed the Trend collection, this dining table set is certainly on trend with their sleek, simple lines and luxurious finish that begs to be touched, and admired! The table features gently curved faux croc skin-covered legs and a transparent glass tabletop mount on a lacquered metal base. The coordinating crocodile skin chairs add extra flair to your space. Available in black and white, this cool crocodile leather table set will lend the look of exotic luxury to your dining room. Stay on top of the trends, and check out the Trend table and chairs at Compar.

If a staircase were a room, it would probably be one of the must utilized rooms in a home.  Well, at least in my home, where dogs, kids and even myself are constantly on the move from one floor to another.  A staircase does not have to be strictly utilitarian these days.  Rather, a staircase can be as much as a statement piece as a work of art.  The following staircases are prime examples of the variety and ingenuity of the modern staircase.

These next few staircases were featured in Chicago Home + Garden.  All are from Chicago area homes that really take it to the next level.

And here are some examples of staircases from projects of our own at Buckingham I + D.

Here are some other interesting examples I found on the Elle Decor/Met Home website.

This is actually from a Chicago area home I featured in a post a few months ago!

Want to feel like number one and be able to prove it. The “Numbers” all purpose dining chair from designer Luigi Billiani of Billiani 1911 of Italy makes a fun statement even if the occupants of the chair may take it a serious rating. The Numbers dining chair is available in a series of stains and maybe even your lucky #. See the rest of the dining chairs and bar stools at Billiani.it

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Go for gold with these gold enamel tiles by Acquario! These artistic gilded tiles are hand-enameled, bringing a new level of luxury to your bathroom. But why stop there? Let your sense of adventure lead your sense of style and add these tiles as accents to your traditional kitchen, a formal foyer, the hallway, bedroom or den for an opulent and unexpected flash of pizzazz. From traditional to contemporary, this Italian company has got every style preference covered. They also offer an elegant line of ocean-inspired ceramic silver enameled tiles in cool blues, greens and aquamarines. These enamel tiles come in a range of sizes and proportions, and they’re triple-fired which gives them durability and an ultra-glossy shine. For more information of these cool ceramic gold and silver enamel tiles, visit Acquario.

Want to add some real life to your rooms, then do it with the Wall Fish Bowl from Opulent Items. The small size allows placement just about anywhere and you can even group several together for an exciting visual display. Wall Fish Bowl 11×11x4 Holds 3.5 liters of water. $25 + Shipping Get it Here

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With its light, new and friendly appeal, the Joko chair expresses the overall poetic nature and design philosophy of Studio Bartoli, a longstanding pr..

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A world of design inspiration awaits at the 9th annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show. Explore the latest ideas and products for the home—from furniture and lighting to kitchens and baths. Whether starting from scratch or searching
for that single object to finish a room, the Show promises to introduce you to something you simply have to bring home, no matter what your budget.

• Exhibits from nearly 300 premium brands
• Antiques and mid-century section, presented by 1stdibs.com
• Design seminars presented by The New York Times and industry associations 
• Cooking demonstrations and tastings by celebrity chefs 
• Complimentary one-on-one consultations with design professionals 
• Curated tours with members of the American Society of Interior Designers

We are so thrilled to announce that Rebecca Soskin of Rebecca Soskin Interior Design has joined the Material Girls family as our new New York blogger!

Rebecca is an interior designer in NYC who has so much great design experience and is as sweet as can be.  She previously worked for decorator Markham Roberts and Laura Ashley, Inc. before opening up her own interior design business.  In more recent  news, she was named as one of House Beautiful’s “Designers to Watch in 2010″.

Welcome Rebecca!

Be sure to checkout her recent post, Get the Look for Less!