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How 2:Open Concept Living
I went “dream” shopping for my “dream” loft on 1st Dibs today and thought I would share my finds. Open concept spaces have steadily grown in popularity over the years but can be challenging to decorate. The simplest way to conquer open concept spaces is treat each area as a “room”. Each should have it’s […]
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Tags: open concept living
Turquoise
The meaning of the color turquoise is open communication and clarity of thought. A blend of blue and green, shades of turquoise have the same calming effects of both those colors, much as the sea. Turquoise is used in all areas of the medical field due to it’s calming effect on patients. Ranging from sky blue to deep […]
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Tags: Design, Turquoise
Need to up your “swank” factor?
Swank is defined as a dashing smartness, or posh style. Does your space resonate dashing smartness? No, then below are some styles that will help you on your way. pb
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Tags: swanky digs
Black and White Bedrooms
Are you so afraid of choosing the wrong color for your bedroom that you have done nothing at all? Why not try a black and white scheme? By doing so you can “test” different colors and gain major versatility in your bedroom’s look. When opting for the black and white room remember that using just […]
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February Focus:Bedrooms
As we are focusing on bedrooms this month the major component in the bedroom is the bed. The biggest task is finding the right match for you. How do you determine which bed to choose? The guidelines below may help. 1.Decide if you prefer the softness of fabric upholstery that can add texture and color,or,do […]
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Tags: American Leather, beds, blu dot, Spectra Wood
Repurposed
Although we like to think of ourselves as civilized designer types, we cannot resist dumpster finds that we repurpose here in the store. Here are a few of our finds so far. All were conveniently located by our dumpster, sweet. pb
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Modern Rebel
Although I am not a fan of theme rooms, I do love rooms that evoke a certain feel or mood. The iconic James Dean always brings to my mind the image above of him and “Rebel without a Cause”. The mix of chrome, leather, and cotton is oddly comforting and also can create a cozy […]
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Tags: accessories, chrome, James Dean, leather, Rebel without a Cause
Eclectic Living is hosting another event in honor of Retro Month. Local upholsterer, Pam Rollins, will be working in our store this Saturday, January 21st at 10am. She will bring the pieces of our Dunbar Sofa ready to go – upholstered in a grey Knoll fabric – and will begin re-building our MCM sofa as […]
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Tags: Before After, Fabric, Furniture, Hallingdal, how to, Knoll, Maharam, Mid-Century, Modern, Re-Upholstery, Retro, Retro Month, Textiles, Upholstery, Wool
