Green and Glam... a house that proves you can have both

*tip - click on each image if you want a closer view

check out the gorgeous rough backsplash

A clever way to create a laundry room if you don't have one

amazing coffee table, amazing cabinet, amazing floors!

I've been loving navy lately

Not crazy about the laser cut mirrors - but otherwise this foyer is gorgeous...

What do you think about this home?

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Pure green beauty: eco-friendly interiors that can't get much prettier

drooling - those white curtains make this shot super dreamy...

love the archway which leads from the dining area to the living room

love this cozy home office

stunning windows, airy lush bedding

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Dining room love

I sort of unfairly neglect dining rooms. It's not a conscious decision, but I guess because I've never had an apartment large enough to have it's own dining room, and rarely entertain, that I always sort of just passed them by. In our new apartment we don't have a separate dining room, but there is a "nook" large enough to seat 6, which may encourage us to have more friends over for dinner. There are definitely a few dining rooms here that I could see myself in....

adore, adore, adore those chairs.  gorgeous...

what do you think of the black and white scheme going on in this one?

This one is more modern than I usually go for but I really like how effortless and streamlined it looks.
4 images above via Adore Home Magazine

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Love the color and the salon style wall in this one
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via Scandinavian Chic

Here they brought a little bit of the green view from outside in to dine with
via Apartment Therapy

A cute and pretty house with a nod to mid-century modern

Cello is one of my favorite instruments. I would love to learn how to play one day

cute pantry!

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Have a great weekend!

Sleek and Colourful Retro Interior Design Ideas

In the 1950s interior design and decoration was really about how modern you could make it. The Second World War was well and truly over, and rationing was becoming a thing of the past. People basically wanted to get rid of anything and everything that was old-fashioned and really meet the new influences head on. The new look to interior decoration was very sleek and at the same time very colourful. For the most part this look also included something quite whimsical about it; this really was a reaction to the interior design of the 1930s and 1940s which were in many ways very plain and boring.

The use of geometric shapes a staple of modern design.

With the advance of scientific procedures that had made various plastics and other synthetic materials freely available, and at the same time very affordable, these products were very enthusiastically taken on board by home owners. If you wish to decorate your home or a particular room in your house in the style of the 1950s it will not be a very difficult job. There are many places that you will be able to find retro accessories that will go some way in creating the type of atmosphere you wish to have. It is of no consequence if you live in a house that was actually built in the 1950s, or whether you just want to replicate the look. It is more than possible to be able to furnish your home in the style of décor that is vintage or reproduction from this decade. The 1950s was very much a time of rejuvenation, and also people were enjoying the fact that there was peace, and you will see that the décor and furnishings reflect this.

In the1950s moulded plastic chairs were very much in vogue and they were often used with chrome which was highly polished. Getting one of these chairs to go into your 1950s themed room can be achieved by going to house sales but on the other hand if you make a search on the Internet you will be sure to come across sites and/or people who have this type of seating for sale. You also might like to keep in mind that Formica, vinyl and other materials were used a lot in the 1950s so if you use them in your room it will help with the overall retro style.

Red, yellow, and turquoise were popular colors in the 50s.

It may also help if you paint the walls of your room in colours that were popular of that time, such as lemon yellow, turquoise, a deep blue, and rose red. You can also use these colours in the fabrics that you have in the room, and also use rugs for that added effect, as the rugs can be scattered anywhere. If you keep an eye out if you are visiting any garage or house sales or for that matter any second hand shops you may be able to get hold of a Formica table dining room set, this type of furniture was very trendy back then, you will also find that they are very easy to clean and help give an authentic retro-look to your home.

Here at Terrys Fabrics we have a superb range of curtain materials, ready made blinds and curtains in retro designs and colours, along with the very latest styles and designs for those who prefer a more modern look in their homes.

*disclosure: this post is sponsored by Terrys Fabrics

I tend to like interiors that aren't all-out modern retro, but rather blend in some vintage 50s with current pieces and styles.

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A glam Hollywood Hills home that somehow manages to also feel down to earth

Usually I hear "Hollywood Hills" and it instantly conjures up images in my head of tacky, over the top glamor, or a super-cold modern house. This house by Nate Berkus Associates surprised me though, because it's rustic touches and happy embracing of color keeps it warm and lovely.

Click on each image for a larger, better view - the details are worth it!

Adore the Moroccan rug and striped floors...and the ceiling!

Dream kitchen.  Love the saddle-like stools and the potrack

dreamy

Love the colors in this dining room.  It's so cozy and intimate

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Interiors in red, white, and blue

Monday is independence day here in the states, which usually means lots of yummy cookouts, days at the beach, and fireworks! Have an awesome holiday!

A great, fail-safe way to mix patterns is to do it monochromatically. This red bed is a beauty!
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an all around classic in whites and neutrals
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Red florals and a tan wall make for a historic-looking living room
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I adore this real bedroom from a Baltimore apartment.  The exposed brick and the blue go together really well. Love that dresser too!
via Apartment Therapy

A white country bedroom
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White and blue makes this bedroom crisp and classic
via Elle Decor

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You can't get more white than this dream-from-heaven of a bathroom
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A red bison and a blue vase on the mantel add a patriotic touch.  I also love the fireplace surround and the toadstool sculpture!

via Real Simple

An all-out homage to mid-century modern with a backdrop of blue.

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