Interior Design Sense

No matter where you’re from or what place you call “home”, this unusual bathroom furniture by Collection Alexandra will give your space a sophisticated cosmopolitan style. Cabinets, consoles and vanities boast plenty of “packing space” for all your bathroom essentials, with modern baggage-inspired details like handles and buckles, leather edging and corners, and decorative studs. And like the hottest luggage lines, this contemporary bathroom furniture collection comes in a range of different finishes and colors suited to your style. Also available are matching mirrors, complementary faucets, and toilets in porcelain and marble, to complete the unusual look. Get ready to go on a wild, worldly adventure without ever leaving the comfort of your bathroom. More information is available online by visiting Collection Alexandra.

The Seaser polyethylene chair belongs to the new Dutch design label, Lonc. This chair boasts high style and is extremely versatile as it can be used indoors or out – in your bedroom, living room, patio or garden. A sleek product made of superior quality materials that make it hard wearing and long lasting – resistant to natural elements and regular wear and tear. Lonc’s goal is to create products that last a lifetime, that do not follow trends, but that instead will be forever unique. “In ten years, it will be a current as it is now”, Lonc has said about Seaser, and we think they might be right. This modern piece is just as subtle as it is present. Original and ergonomically functional, this polyethylene chair is available in ten colors. To find out more, stop by Lonc.

Looking through the modern furniture at Fama, we can’t help but describe some of the pieces as funky and unusual. For example, La Caracola (above) is a fancy seat, which also provides you with a table surface for casual tasks. Wouldn’t it make the perfect telephone table?

Pauline is a chaise lounge with a front wheel, for easy maneuverability, so that that you may lounge where you please.

How many of you have a chair in your bedroom, whose sole purpose is to hold the clothes you are too lazy to hang up at the end of a long day? Or worse, how many of you have a designated corner on the floor for this? Well, Galan provides the perfect solution. Its shape is great for holding those clothes, wrinkle free, while also serving as a seat and storage unit, thanks to the hollow seat.

Even though the colors and patterns tend to be really vibrant and dramatic, it seems they always provide a more subtle version of all their pieces as well – this way no one has to miss out on the comfort and functional benefits of these items. The design team at Fama pride themselves on developing designs from new and original ideas. It’s very clear that some insightful thought went into creating these designs. The result is hip, modern furniture, that also facilitates living. Visit Fama to learn more.

Check out this modern modular sofa La Michetta by Meritalia. Marvelous, right? You can arrange the sofa to suit the exact aesthetic you like or to fit the function required perfectly. Not to mention, with all the color choices available, this modular sofa can turn into a real statement piece – there are no limitations to the creative schemes one can develop, giving the sofa a free and highly personal quality. The button tufted look gives it a classic feeling from the past, while the colors and modular shapes suggest a futuristic modernity. Nice style combo for an unforgettable sofa. Visit Meritalia for more information.

These dune inspired relief wall tiles by Urbanproduct offer a unique and modern approach to wall-coverings. Gone are the days of 2-dimensional wall tiles, boring wallpaper, or dare we say, predictable paint! The Dune tile collection ushers in a new era of design and decor, available in a range of earthy yet innovative materials – gypsum, concrete and solid North American hardwood. Each batch of tiles is produced by hand and measures 8 by 8 inches, with a relief pattern that projects approximately 2 inches from the wall’s surface. We love the interplay of light and shadow these tiles create. Available in a range of colors or in their all-natural glory, these wall tiles transform any space – indoors or out – into a luxurious, textural retreat. More details are available at Urbanproduct.

It is quite obvious why Smania named this chair Queen. It is definitely a modern throne. High back chairs are hot as of lately, but this throne chair takes the cake. It almost borders on cocoon don’t you think? Looks like a cozy and exciting place to settle into. A serious statement piece, this chair is highly modernized and would be awesome in a modern home, but equally stunning in a classic or even an eclectic style space. The chair is available in various colors and the base comes in a polished stainless steel or gold finish. Go to Smania to learn more.

Grange Furniture recently asked me to participate in a contest for a chance to win a trip to Paris for the January Maison et Objet, and I’m pleased to announce the voting has begun! ‘ I (along with three other bloggers) have created virtual vignettes using Grange’s popular “tray chic” coffee table, which I have to say is quite inventive and fun. ‘ Please take a look at their website to see the various finishes and colors, and start creating your very own unique tray chic table today. ‘ More importantly, click here to see my vignette and vote (by “liking” my vignette) for me so I can see what Paris is like in January!

{Chinchilly, Essie}

{Buckingham Interiors + Design}

Fall has officially come to Chicago, and chilly it is! ‘ Today is barely broke 60 degrees and what does cooler weather mean besides boots, scarves and jackets? ‘ Autumn nail polish, of course!

Today was the first time I got my autumnal manicure/pedicure for the season, and what better color to choose than Chinchilly by Essie! ‘ I discovered this color around this time about two years ago, and it has been a cool weather staple ever since.

Here are some of the colors that I am look forward to painting my nails this fall, and in the spirit of MG, here are some cool interiors to go along with them!

{Carry On, Essie}

{Lonny Magazine}

{Very Structured, Essie}

{Elle Decor}

{Glamour Purse, Essie}

{Rue Magazine}

{Power Clutch, Essie}

{Lonny Magazine}

{I Break for Manicures, OPI}

{Architectural Digest}

{Suzie Takes the Wheel, OPI}

{Decor Pad}

{Roadhouse Blues, OPI}

{Decorpad}

{I Eat Mainely Lobster}

{Architectural Digest}

{Are We There Yet}

{Decorpad}

Being a Jets fan certainly has its disadvantages but after watching their opening game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, I realized, once again, why I love them! ‘  My nerves race and my heart palpitations (literally) increase as each quarter passes. ‘ I suppose this happens with all fans, especially if your team is as unpredictable as the Jets, but to come back from what seemed like an impossible mission and win your opening game with a few game turning plays is simply glorious. ‘ So in honor of the Jets win on Sunday night, I’d like to share a few of my favorite green and white rooms that capture pure simplicity and softness. Green is one of those colors that helps us relax whether it’s indoor or out ‘ – so you don’t need to be a Jets fan to enjoy it!

The colorful green duvet and shams help give this room a little life!

As long as you stay with one color palette don’t be afraid to mix and match your patterns and stripes

A mix of blue and green which makes the room feel very earthy and natural

By selecting a bolder green for the walls you can keep everything else in the room rather neutral

Citrine green can pop like no other

The beautiful damask wallpaper plays perfectly with the bold stripes on the bed and the curtains

Don’t be afraid to mix your traditional greens with your more modern and bold ones

Soft and serene with a hint of green

Bright and bold