Styleture

Sand between one’s toes, lazy, languid evenings imbued with warm breezes. Is there anything better? This is the time of year when a longing for all things summer becomes an obsession. Homeowners read garden and home design magazines anticipating the warm weather soon to come. In design, white is synonymous with summer— clean and bright, it’s a color that says “ahh.” Here are some ways homeowners can bring warmth and brightness into their homes right now, well before summer begins.

Passion by THG

Boasting a streamlined design, THG’s Passion combines delicate clover shapes outlined in delicate silver, all executed in fine bright white Bernardaud china. The collection includes a full lavatory set, tub and shower sets and delightful china accessories. Certain to wow with elegance and charm, Passion is also available as a set of drawer pulls, optimizing the bath and providing a coordinated look.

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We may roll out the red carpet for Hollywood glam but when it comes to Oscar night, we can’t help but get swept up in the silver screen. But whether you’re shooting a major motion picture or remaking your living space, it’s important to remember what comes first— lights! From setting the mood to perhaps concealing the wrinkles of an aging starlet, great lighting is integral to a polished finish product. That’s why we’re taking a cue from a famous little golden statue to present our nominees for best movie-inspired lights.

Best Romance

Flirt by Corbett Lighting

Sigh…we think we’re in love. Corbett Lighting’s Flirt chandelier is a cross between a “Love Story” and a “True Romance.” But unlike your typical rom-com, Flirt is anything but predictable. With both amethyst rock crystals and clear crystals, Flirt bucks tradition with its nickel jewelry chain. A hand-crafted iron base in a modern silver leaf finish, along with a hardback linen shade, further enhance Flirt’s timeless beauty for a look that’s sure to leave hearts in your eyes.

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Indulging one’s paramour on Valentine’s Day can take many forms; plying him or her with chocolate, wrapping a loved one in cashmere, blinding them with bling of some sort, providing a day away from the children a la a spa day. A spa day does sound nice – and if your readers want to know how to pamper their loved ones year-round (earning many more brownie points), perhaps they should focus on bath items that make it easy to say, “ahhh love you.”

Heart Throb – Corbett Lighting
With its twisted and delicate heart-shaped frame, there is no question where Corbett Lighting draws inspiration for its lovely Heart Throb. Dressed for the occasion, the two-light sconce is crafted in solid brass and features a polished nickel finish that could take a space from zero to 60 beats per minute. Perfect for a board room or dare we say, the bedroom, Heart Throb is topped with hardback linen shades and exudes romance at every glance.

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Even though Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby isn’t hitting theatres until June, we can’t keep our love for the Roaring Twenties quiet. Nearly a century later, the 1920s produced timeless, modernist pieces that are still very much en vogue today. Sculptural forms with strong ties to architecture and design, faceted polished chrome and stainless steel, elegant black and white and refined crystal detailing… we think these designs are the cat’s pajamas! Let’s take a look at some of these great designs inspired by The Great Gatsby himself.

Fontaine by GRAFF

GRAFF’s Fontaine faucet is ready for its close-up. Exuding a high level of Hollywood glamour with strong shapes and an Arc Deco feel, its curves and angles mesh perfectly to create an ambiance of pure luxury and visual delight. A modern masterpiece of geometric design, the distinctive Fontaine faucet looks great from any angle.

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As the countdown to the 85th Academy Awards begins, we can’t help but get swept up in the Oscar buzz. From the glitz and glamour to the fame and fortune, the allure of Hollywood’s most star-powered spectacle is utterly irresistible. But just because you’re watching from home doesn’t mean your decor can’t have the same star power. Here are some of our favorite Hollywood-inspired designs worthy of the red carpet treatment.

Beverly by Watermark Designs

“You like me! You really like me!” A stunning sophisticate, Watermark’s Beverly faucet exudes Old Hollywood glamour from the most envied 90210 zip code. An alluring flared base and seductive spout evoke tinsel town timelessness, while handles in round, multi-faceted or solid crystal make this tap ready for its close up.

Paparazzi by Corbett Lighting

“No pictures, please!” As a celebrity skyrockets to super stardom, fans demand the latest gossip. And the flashbulbs come alive for Paparazzi by Corbett Lighting. A geometric and jeweled delight, this one-light wall sconce is made from hand-crafted iron and features topaz and clear crystal stones. With such dramatic and daring design, we’re shocked it hasn’t ended up on TMZ!

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Out with the old, in with the new. With each New Year comes a new opportunity to refresh, recharge…and redecorate! But before the countdown to midnight and the Auld Lang Syne serenade begins, we wanted to share some of our favorite design trends sure to carry over into 2013.

Need help getting the look? No problem! We’ve included some tips to help you get a fresh start.

Less Is More

We’re not shy about our love for minimalism. Simple and sophisticated, this modern aesthetic showcases bold design that’s anything but boring. We love LAUFEN’s deceptively simple and organic forms that showcase stripped down style—and we’re not the only ones! This year designer Roberto Palomba’s freestanding Palomba bathtub won an Interior Design Best of Year award and it’s easy to see why. Inspired by the elemental force of nature, this tub is a minimalist beauty and modern delight.

Get the Look: Clean out the clutter! Gather items you no longer need and take a trip to your local Goodwill. Give your items left a proper home—no junk drawers or overstuffed closets! Relocate anything that doesn’t belong and hide others out of sight. And resolve to keep it that way in the new year.

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Brrrr…it may be that time of year to stay in and cuddle up by the fire, but who says the weather outside is frightful? We’re dashing through the snow! Even though, baby, it’s cold outside, when it comes to decorating our indoors, we’re inspired by the frosty outdoors. Here are some winter-inspired designs sure to have you exclaiming, “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!”

Naples – Hudson Valley Lighting

Packing a hit as hard as a ball of freshly packed snow, Naples by Hudson Valley Lighting is a design victory. With icy spheres that conjure a wintry snowball duel, Naples’ sleek design is available in a multiple of styles. With five glass shading options and finishes in polished chrome or satin nickel, this mini pendant creates maximum impact.

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