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Hokkaido Japanese End Table

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

This end table features such a typical Hokkaido look, you may be familiar with it from computer games even! Every home design computer game that offers “Asian” as a decor style, usually has these small tables with light coming out of the paper shade. You just can’t get more Japanese than this.

The beauty of this piece is that it also conveys a sense of simplicity, that makes it easier to incorporate as an Asian touch in almost any style of decor, particularly more formal styles. A selection of four colors (black, natural pine, honey oak or the cherry rosewood shown here) making it even more compatible with almost any bedroom. The diffused light adds warmth and softens the formality of the squared lattice.

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Feng Shui Candle Set

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Why not introduce a mysterious exotic touch to your bedroom? Or even to your office room? This feng shui plate, with the set of river rocks and five unique candles depicting the elements of metal, wood, water, fire and earth, can turn an ordinary room corner into a small shrine:

You  can really get creative with the arrangement, and be sure of a spectacular exotic result. This set makes a magnificent gift too, decorative and meaningful. Highly recommended for a spiritual friend’s bedroom.
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The Formal Bedroom

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Not everyone is looking for such a formal look for their bedroom, but if you are, a canopy bed like this, in dark wood, is a great choice. Note the overall design in the room, the subdued brown and cream color scheme and the repetition of square elements.

What really makes this majestic bed into the design center point of this room is undoubtedly the canopy. If you’re looking into buying this bedroom through the link in the post, please note that the canopy isn’t actually sold separately - for the full effect you will need it for sure. This set of elegant bedroom furniture is of selected hardwoods, with moulding and wood grain details, in a Pecan finish. It works well for distinguished and majestic atmosphere, and could be great where you need a more masculine feel for your bedroom or guest room.

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Wrought Iron Swirl Wall Candle Sconces

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

What a lovely decorative item this is. The contrast between the solid functionality of the material and the soft curvy shape it has been molded into creates an interesting effect that does indeed please the eye.

These candle holders can add attractive detail to a room, without taking up any floor or shelf space whatsoever. They can match many decor styles, from retro to country, making them a great gift for anyone with a passion for home decor. Note the combination made here, where the round shape of the metal is echoed in the ball-shaped candles, as well as the effect created by placing these alongside each other with a slight difference in height.

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Chocolate and White Duvet Comforter

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Well, I can’t think of anything that is more comforting than chocolate - the ultimate comfort food. The good news is that you won’t get fat from introducing chocolate shades into your bedroom. What’s more, chocolate brown is soothing and relaxing, and can really work well with other shades of brown and mocha.

This set uses dark brown in a slightly different way. The bold rectangles, and the use with actual white (rather than cream) create an interesting contrast, making for a more formal and even masculine feel. If you’re looking for that look, formal and more serious, than this bedding set with comforter can be just the thing. The set includes a duvet, two pillow sham, a bed skirt and two throw pillows, so you can dress up the entire bed with it.

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Cubbie Bench in Black

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

Chic can certainly be functional, as this storage bench clearly shows. Admirably fine concept and build here, with a fine lined simple piece of furniture, available in classic black and sheer maple. It is well sized being 13.75″ wide, 12.5″ high and 14″ deep, making it a popular choice that can fit in well, literally, in any room. It works well in the office room, the bedroom, the living room and even in the hallway.

This versatility is important, as it means this one item can be used for years to come in various setups, making it a must for home decor fans that tend to shift things around the house.

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Candle In A Bowl

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

Scented candles are a wonderful way to add a personal soothing touch to any room. Bedrooms in particular can benefit from the candle effect, be it in the form of several small candles, or a single unique candle, such as this one.

The translucent gel cubes in pink and lavender add a delicious effect to the whole setting, making this candle a characteristically feminine decorative item for a bedroom, bathroom or even a woman’s office. You could use this in a living room too, though it is probably better suited for the living quarters of a woman.

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Swivel Backless Vanity Stool

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

This feminine vanity stool can easily fit into a bedroom, that much is clear. But why not think outside the box and use its romantic elegant touch elsewhere. How about next to your phone station, in the hall, or maybe in your home office? Its taupe top is soothing and relaxing on the eye, and can blend in easily with most color scheme, especially those with pink or purple touches.

Of course, you can always combine it with a romantic vanity for a harmonious look. Watch out and carefully match the rest of the room decor, to avoid a mushy look and keep it elegant.

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