Showing posts with label character. Show all posts
Showing posts with label character. Show all posts

Saturday, 30 April 2011

Discover Artemano...

If you've been following my blog so far, you must have noticed a recurring theme. I often stress the importance of injecting character and personality into your home by adding elements that are a departure from the rest of your decor such as lanterns, barn doors, bold patterns, textural fabrics etc.. Another way of incorporating warmth into your space is by introducing a few unique pieces of distressed furniture that look like they've been handmade by an artisan. True antiques usually come at exorbitant prices and I've been on the hunt for a store that provides beautiful handcrafted furniture that is accessible to people with a more frugal budget. Enter Artemano, a one of a kind boutique filled with unique ancestral furniture that is sure to bring warmth, interest and character into your space. I appreciate their wide array of products and price points.

As a whole, the store feels exotic/zen which is personally not my style however; selecting one or two pieces from Artemano and integrating them into a neutral/linear room that lacks character definitely makes for a winning formula... Try it!

Here are a few of my favorite pieces:













Indulge in Artemano's beautiful collections by checking out their website: www.artemano.ca   


Saturday, 16 April 2011

Obsession of the day: Barn doors...


I think barn doors are lovely structures. They are simple, rustic, at times industrial and totally charming in their own way. When added into a home, they are not only functional but also provide an eye catching focal point. 
No, I'm not suggesting you milk cows in your living room. Instead, try bringing a bit of the farm into your home with barn doors. You'll be surprised at how versatile they can be! The can be adapted into many styles ranging from traditional to contemporary. So why not bring some of those elements into your living space?