Rummer Outdoor Patio

This modern dining table on the Rummer project was designed by us and hand-built by our very talented clients. The white chairs are the perfect pop against the wood table and create beautiful patterned shadows on the ground.

Make a Statement!

If you are not sure where to start when designing your space, one trick that designers often use is to pick one statement piece and design the room around that. Your statement could be made with artwork, furniture, a rug or even a wall treatment. Once you find your statement piece, keep the focus on that object by keeping other elements in the room toned down or neutral. Or conversely, you can echo the statement piece in other elements in the room.

Artwork with a Statement

When choosing your statement art, make it bold and use a large scale to really draw the eye to the piece.  Here are some great examples of statement art pieces in their space:

http://www.houzz.com/photos/554399/TriBeCa-loft-modern-living-room-new-york

http://www.houzz.com/photos/1994521/Pacific-Palisades-Residence-contemporary-living-room-los-angeles

http://sketch42blog.com/2013/12/design-artsy-in-paris/

 

 

http://inoutdesignblog.com/arentpyke-belle-mirvac-life-series-display-apartment/

Furniture with a Statement

Furniture is also a great focal point to base your design upon. A great and unique piece of furniture can make an eye catching statement! Take a look at these great "wow-factor" furniture pieces.

http://www.juliettesinteriors.co.uk/by-collection/modern-glamour-collection-hollywood-regency-furniture-style-mid-century/modern-glamour-black-lacquered-porters-chair.html

http://www.lonny.com/photos/Eclectic/Living+Room/oz58i4fkGGZ

https://www.flickr.com/photos/foohqwah/5368225484/

http://thediversionproject.blogspot.ca/2012/09/how-good.html

Statement Rugs

Sometimes you just need a great, bold rug to "tie your room together". Designing your room around your rug can be a great place to start and can truly inspire your entire space. Here are some great examples of statement making rugs:

http://undecorate.tumblr.com/post/31521884774/geometric-modernism-via-sfgirlbybay

http://www.houzz.com/photos/876031/House-in-Redding-Fairfield-County-CT-contemporary-dining-room

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/e4/aa/1c/e4aa1cd474fcf503553db0faaf99cf19.jpg

Statement Making Walls

 Another great way to make a statement is to let your walls do the talking. Utilizing your wall space can be a highly effective way of making a statement. Whether you use paint, wallpaper or some other creative method, a great eye catching wall can be a great place to start with your design style. Take a look at these walls with a statement.

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZVpmB4rM3cybcziCJtA7wvSO_nVos3e-dl96vFAp1UJs6VDkEBPxxBhKnNYXmUYajQdl2HFcr-twWacsibecdrenpYT7t0gAgu4Z6kxQDs_cYiC5BhVRz-fzyHqkYXL5xbZ80d1pk-vW9/s1600/5fbfb39b00c1a774d5121a3a1ea88dcc.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/3ccmidwest/5957748181/in/faves-anna_vert/

http://www.babble.com/crafts-activities/top-2013-trends-chic-statement-walls/

http://livingimpressive.com/2013/07/designer-living-rooms-exposed-brick-walls/

Keep it Simple: Minimal Children's rooms

Many trends in decorating children's rooms come and go, but here is one to keep...minimalism. With the amount of toys, books and gear that inherently come with having kids, paring down your space may not always be easy to achieve. However, creating a calm, uncluttered space for your child to play and sleep in is really worth a bit of effort.

Nurseries

For new parents, creating a minimal and simplified nursery can feel modern and serene. Keeping a simple palette, uncluttered and open space can feel downright zen. A feeling that may help in the early, sleepless nights of parenthood. Here are some examples of minimal nurseries.

http://www.theanimalprintshop.com/blog/baby-alpaca-another-nursery-project/

http://www.homeadore.com/2012/10/18/maison-bessancourt-karawitz-architecture/

http://www.enlasnubes.nl/c-2449847/lookbook/

http://www.houzz.com/photos/134111/Baby-s-Room-contemporary-kids-new-york

Kid's Rooms

As children get older, it still makes good sense to keep things simple and organized. Growing kids need a calm space for homework as well as sleep and play. Modern, minimal rooms can carry them from kindergarten to high school with ease. Here are some examples of great minimal kid's rooms.

http://denofopulence.tumblr.com/post/32260950698/denofopulence

http://www.houzz.com/photos/764190/Modern-Kids-modern-kids-other-metro

http://www.houzz.com/photos/1367653/Mid-North-Residence-industrial-kids-chicago

http://www.houzz.com/photos/9701702/Room---Board-contemporary-kids

As you can see from these examples, even though the rooms are minimal, there is still plenty of room for fun! Incorporating whimsical art work or accessories is a great way to keep your children's room lighthearted and youthful. After all, children need a space to let their imagination go wild.