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Perks Of A Wallflower

Veronica — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 05:15:13 +0000

Lately I have been crushing on those fabulous three dimensional wallflowers that bring an unexpected and unique touch in a room. I set out on a mission to find the most unique ones possible, and boy was I in for a pleasant surprise! These beauties are made from all types of materials: ceramic, glass, metal, tissue paper, and even pages from old books.

I could keep rambling on about how beautiful they are, or I could just show you!

Let’s start with this collage I did in my client’s sitting room a few years ago. These green wallflowers are made from ceramic and look fabulous when grouped in a random yet organized fashion

Wall Flowers by Casa Vilora Interiors

These carnation wallflowers are also made from ceramic and have the most beautiful mother-of-pearl look when observed close up. These are great placed against a really dark wall

Ceramic Carnation Wallflowers

Here they are in a room setting

Source: Decorpad

Etsy is always a great source for creative and unique hand-made finds, and these wallflowers found on various Etsy shops are no different from what you’d expect. Perfect for a little girl’s room!

Etsy

Here are some really clever ones

BillieMonster

Source: BonafideBridge

Source: The Enchanted Petal

Source: Brit.co

Source: YogaSpy

Source: Sweet Paul mag

Well, not to be outdone, this wall of peonies are a great touch for wedding decor

Source: Pinterest

Even the minimalist can enjoy the sculptural effect of 3D wallflowers.

Source: Bed Bath and Beyond

Not really a flower, but you get the idea on this one! I just LOVE it!

How about a wall artichoke? This arrangement would be perfect for a breakfast room

Wall Artichoke

Here are a few more of my favorites

Don’t you agree that these beauties are great for filling a great big wall instead of art? They will definitely be a conversation starter. Comment below with which wallflower you would love to see in your home!

Most of these wallflowers are from Global Views and are available through me for ordering.

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Have a terrific Tuesday!

Be Inspired!

Ceilings……The Fifth Wall

Veronica — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:15:00 +0000

Is your ceiling blah and boring? Well, you are not alone. It always amazes me how how many ceilings go untreated. Well my job today is to get people to think of their ceilings as the fifth wall in a room.

There are endless options available to rescue those tired, boring popcorn ceilings out there. Here are just a few ideas.

The simplest and least expensive option is simply painting your ceiling. Depending on the look you are trying to achieve, you can use a flat finish, eggshell finish, or a glossy or metallic finish. In general, I sometimes use a lighter value of whatever the wall color will be as my ceiling color. That usually gives the room some color consistency, yet noticeably different. But the sky is the limit when it comes to paint color choices. You can go much darker than the walls, which actually can cause the ceiling to appear higher since it seems to recede. The most common is painting ceilings white, but that can be too cliche and too expected.

Of course, there are several more dramatic options we should explore.

The classic, architectural look using crown mouldings, medallions, swags, traceries etc will always give a room a timeless appeal. While this will sometims create a formal look in a room, they can be faux painted for a less formal look. Decorators Supply is one company that has tons of options available to create that timeless character in any room. They offer 5 “families” of ceilings with coordinated center medallions, corner and side ornaments and mouldings in the Empire, Colonial, Louis XIV and Louis the XV styles. Also available is a Gothic Tracery Ceiling.

http://www.decoratorssupply.com/store/main.aspx

Beamed ceilings is another favorite of mine. This will always add instant character in a room. Whether rustic or refined, beamed ceilings can also give a room a timeless look. There are several optins for real wood beams, but faux wood beams are also a great idea, and you really cannot tell the difference.

www.fauxwoodbeams.com

How about a wrought iron ceiling? Helser Brothers does it like no one else can. It is actually not wrought iron, but a resin that looks exactly like wrought iron. It is available in several designs and finishes and can be applied inside of wall niches, as window treatments, and of course ceiling treatments.

www.helserbrothers.com

This is one ceiling treatment that even Michelango would appreciate; ceiling Murals. While these might be a bit over the top for an average home, you can take ideas and inspiration from these murals and do them in your own home

These photos are from various sources

Who says that wallpaper is just for walls? You can definitely wallpaper ceilings to add that special, custom touch.

These photos are from various sources

Have you considered fabrics for your ceiling? Well, it can just be the look you’re going for. Although most of these pictures are in commercial settings, some version can be adapted for residential use. A fabric ceiling treatment would definitely be a conversation piece. I am certainly not recommending doing every room in your home with fabric ceilings, but a nursery or guest bedroom, or even a small reading nook or alcove would be perfect areas.

Faux painted ceilings is also more mainstream than some of the other options I mentioned earlier. There are tons of different textures and finishes out there. Here are a few

Have you considered tin ceiling? Here are a few reasons.

How about a brick ceiling treatment? Very popular in wine rooms, this treatment can be adapted to a rustic dining room or kitchen….even a bedroom

Well, I am sure I have not exhausted the many options for ceiling treatments. You are only limited by your imagination. There are so many other treatments we haven’t explored, but hopefully this posting has inspired you and have gotten your creative juices flowing. Ceilings are as big a part of a room as the finishing touches that give a room personality. So don’t forget that ceilings are a room’s fifth wall!

I hope you are inspired to create the home of your dreams.

My top three Fun Finds of the week:

Beautiful seating eye candy from One Kings Lane and Safavieh

www.onekingslane.com

www.safavieh.com

www.casavilorainteriors.com/products.php

Wallpaper is back and better than ever!

Veronica — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:16:00 +0000

After taking a backseat to paint and decorative faux painting techniques, wallpaper is back and better than ever. Gone are the busy toile patterns and country florals which have been replaced by nature inspired patterns, bold geometrics and classic chinoiserie patterns. Grasscloth is one in particular that has come a long way since the seventies. Wallpaper is a great way to pull a room together and add dimension. Today’s look is more natural and textured in muted colors, or even subtle asian influences like leafy bamboo motifs. de Gournay is one company who’s got it right, with elegant chinoiserie and japanese and korean styles. Also Clarke and Clarke, with their bold and whimsical patterns. Seabrook has a great line of grasscloth called Elements of Nature in beautiful colors and textures. Check out these pictures and links and you will agree that wallpaper is a safe bet for your next design project.

http://www.degournay.com/
http://www.vahallanpapers.com/
http://www.clarke-clarke.com/