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• Design Kitsch Kitchen Online - Design Kitchen Home Trends 2009 - 2010

  
  17 September 2009
  

  Design Kitsch Kitchen Online - Design Kitchen Home Trends 2009 - 2010: Give your kitchen an American feel, inspired by the kitsch glamour of Elvis and his Graceland home. Use modern wood and chrome to create a kitchen with plenty of storage, open space and worktops, including a breakfast bar.

  Room: Kitchen Colours: Natural; White; Style: Modern; Budget: Medium Programme: DIY SOS Designer: Brigid Calderhead; Feature: Breakfast bar

   

  		Wall colour Paint the kitchen bright white and add splashes of copper-orange paint in a bar code pattern to contrast against the white and highlight the breakfast bar.
  		The fireplace Clean the inner walls of the fireplace and treat with heat resistant bitumen before applying the plaster, and bring the brickwork into relief with white masonry paint.
  		The splash back Tile the work-surfaces using small white mosaic squares inset with larger coloured resin tiles, these complement the painted squares and circles used throughout the rest of the room.
  		The breakfast bar Install a breakfast bar. Place a mirror on the wall above it to create the illusion of size and buy tall stools to reflect the US style.
  		Curtain Thread plastic shiny beads onto long pieces of plastic thread and hang from the top of the window for interest and help prevent people looking into the kitchen.
  		Chrome detailing Finish off the modern look by adding chrome touches throughout such as metal handles for the cabinet doors and accessories.
  		Accessories Add chilli lights to complete the Americana look.

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• Design Cool Contemporary Kitchen Online - Design Kitchen Home Trends 2009 - 2010

  
  17 September 2009
  

  Design Cool Contemporary Kitchen Online - Design Kitchen Trends 2009 - 2010: Co-ordinate your dinning area with your kitchen by using a simple design throughout. For a less cluttered kitchen use cool fresh colours. Blues, turquoise and white work well with a pale beech block worktop.

  Room: Kitchen Colours: Turquoise; Style: Modern; Budget: Medium Programme: Real Rooms Designer: Sally Meen; Feature: Fretwork kitchen cabinets

   

  		Design Kitchen Trends: Bright fresh walls Paint the walls turquoise. Use a complimentary colour as an accent colour and paint small objects around the room in this colour. Here a deeper blue works well as the accent colour.
  		Design Kitchen Trends: Herbs and spices feature Make your herbs and spices into a feature of the room by displaying them in smart glass jars with chrome lids rather than tins. Paint the spice rack in the chosen accent colour.
  		Design Kitchen Trends: Kitchen cabinets A cheap alternative to buying new cabinets is to paint the existing ones a different colour. Prime the units and then paint in the new colour. Add interest by attaching fretwork in the accent colour to the bottom of the cabinets.
  		Design Kitchen Trends: Kitchen table Paint the kitchen table a similar shade to the walls and use the accent colour as a border on the table. Once the main colour is painted and dry, carefully mask out the border roughly 5cm in from the edge and paint it dark blue.
  		Design Kitchen Trends: Curtains You need to keep as much light in a room as possible. Use thin white muslin curtains to achieve this. An easy way to smarten up plain curtains is to buy a small amount of a coloured fabric and simply edge the curtains with it.
  		Design Kitchen Trends: Silver tile transfers Soak the transfers in water for a few seconds, peel off the back and gently place on a tile. Use a damp cloth to press out the air bubbles. Chrome cupboard handles also add style and a contemporary feel to the revamped kitchen units.
  		Design Kitchen Trends: Chairs covers Update old chairs by re-covering the seats. Use a plastic material, which is easy to wipe clean. Pull it round the seat and fix using a staple gun or glue.
  		Design Kitchen Trends: Corner shelves Check the angle of the corner. The best way to do this is, is to make a paper template and use it to cut out a triangular shelf from MDF. Prime and paint in the usual manner and fix onto the wall using shelf brackets.

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• 14 samples design outdoor living trends 2009 2010

  
  10 September 2009
  

  14 samples design outdoor living trends 2009 2010

  
  

  Lush greenery and retro furniture give this outdoor space a relaxed and timeless quality.
  

  Landscape designer Pam Berstler nestled this sandstone bench, suitable for a nap, under the shade of pittosporum trees.
  

  Stroll under this soon-to-be-rose-covered arbor and find peace in this meditation garden. A bench and birdbath wait at the end.
  

  Landscape designer Pam Berstler used four redwood posts and decomposed-granite flooring to define a sitting area within this small garden.
  

  This small garden, designed by Heather Hardcastle, maximizes usable space and creates the feeling of a tropical hideaway.
  

  Three stories above the beach, a roof-deck "bed" of grass awaits napping visitors.
  

  This high-desert garden oasis is complete with a small water feature and a colorful "bed" of grass.
  

  In this design by Pamela Berstler, a small side entry is transformed into usable garden space with a stylish pergola that blocks the view of second-story neighbors and creates sufficient shade for the large windows.
  

  A secluded bench at the back of this Mediterranean-style garden, designed by Chris Canaday, becomes the perfect place to unwind at the end of a busy day.
  

  Hide CaptionShow CaptionAn unused steep hill is transformed into a quiet garden spot for listening to the sounds of nature and watching birds splash in their bath.
  

  A small meditation room looks out on a grassy lawn contained by a colorful perennial bed in this design by Joan Grabel.
  

  Old World-style stairs guide visitors through lush gardens to a secluded sitting area. Design by Bruce Meeks.
  

  A bench at the end of a winding path invites visitors to rest and appreciate the movement and textures of the many grasses in this garden designed by Heather Hardcastle.
  

  In this garden designed by Pat Wagner, a simple stone bench provides a place to be still and enjoy the play of light and shadow.
  

• 10 colors home design trends 2009 2010

  
  10 September 2009
  

  10 samples homes colors trends 2009-2010

   

  Bold colors from the '80s are making a comeback, but in more subdued, elegant designs. This living room pairs bright blue and hot pink with black and white to keep the look sophisticated.
  

  According to Emily Morrow, director of color, style and design at Shaw, Inc., our economy impacts our color preferences. Since we're in a recession, a lot of people want to incorporate tasteful shades that don't seem frivolous. Gray, which can have a very sober tone, is also incredibly sophisticated.
  

  From runway to rugs to fabric, most of 2009's color trends have a silvery cast to them, including this arctic silvery blue. While it can be paired with saturated shades, like deep yellows or oranges, for a bold effect, the combination of white, cream and blue creates a pure, relaxing environment.
  

  Rose is back in a big way: it's a safe approach to red if your design style isn't bright and bold. The warm, feminine tone provides the charming backdrop to this English country-styled bedroom.
  

  Hide CaptionShow CaptionThe classic spring color palette of pink and green is updated for 2009 with shades of lime and fuchsia. The uplifting palette uses the cool red to add a sense of elegance, passion and rustic sophistication, while the bright green creates an organic, yet lively, richness to the space.
  

  The reflective quality of a metallic sheen gives sophisticated gray a renewed chic look. When paired with white trim and furnishings, the sleek hue remains clean, simple and serene.
  

  The rich yellow-green shade of olive is making a comeback from the '60s. However, this time around, it's paired with tones of khaki and stone for an earthy, grounded palette.
  

  A timeless neutral, camel is perfect for providing a subdued backdrop to any space. When using such a basic shade, it's important to give the eye something to focus on, like the sky-blue paintings in this dining room.
  

  Black is always in. Sophisticated and dramatic, black goes with any color, including the elegant merlot walls of this dining room. To keep the space from looking too dark, orange and pink curtains highlight the garden-view window.
  

• Design Bubble Bathroom Online - Design Bathroom Trends 2009 - 2010

  
  04 September 2009
  

  Design Bubble Bathroom Online - Design Bathroom Trends 2009 - 2010: Transform a basic white bathroom suite into a fun and unique new look. This design is all about making the ordinary extra ordinary, the boring beautiful and fun.

  Room: Bathroom Colours: Turquoise; Style: Modern; Budget: High Programme: Housecall Designer: Justin Ryan; Colin McAllister; Feature: Circular pattern

   

  		Design Bathroom Trends: Walls Paint two walls in fresh white and then add turquoise circles. On the other two walls, do the reverse: paint the walls turquoise and add white circles.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Wall divide Create a wall divide from a square sheet of MDF. Cut a large hole in the centre. Put it up on its end and attach castors to the base of the sheet. Hang glass baubles from the top of the frame with pieces of thin string.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Bench seating Make a bench frame using three lengths of MDF attached together. Add thick circles of foam to the top of the bench and cover these with towelling fabri - perfect for drying your bottom after a bath!
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Bubble lamps Take apart two simple metal-stemmed lamps and thread onto the stem glass spheres, which have been drilled through the centre. Re-attach the top of the lamp and complete the look by attaching beading to the lampshade.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Mirrored wall Cut a mirror into different sized circles. A glazier should do this for you. Attach these to the walls randomly for a fantastic, simple effect.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Bath dressing Dress the plain white bath with rubber plastic balls threaded onto a string. Small details such as this will add cohesion to the design.
  		Bath cladding Clad the bath in flexible MDF, framed in 2x2 timber. Cut circular holes in the MDF to accommodate navy, turquoise and clear Perspex.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Curtained wardrobe Using a single divan bed base, adapt the frame using curtain fabric, scraps of MDF and a piece of chrome hanging rail.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Finishing touches Dress the room with large glass baubles. Inside each of these place a flower bloom in water and let the baubles swing gently in the breeze.

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• Design Aqua Bathroom Online - Design Bathroom Trends 2009 - 2010

  
  04 September 2009
  

  Design Aqua Bathroom Online - Design Bathroom Trends 2009 - 2010: Give an en-suite bathroom a fresh contemporary feel with an aqua and white design. Bright walls, a tiled worktop and beautiful accessories transform this space.

  Room: Bathroom Colours: Turquoise; Style: Minimal; Budget: Low Programme: Big Strong Boys Designer: Gavin Lowe; Jake Robinson; Feature: Tiled vanity unit

   

  		Design Bathroom Trends: Walls Paint the walls a bright aqua colour. The use of white on the furniture will compliment the aqua and give the area a fresh contemporary feel.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Flooring Lay maple effect laminate flooring. Make sure you select a moisture resistant brand, which is suitable for bathroom use.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Vanity Unit Construct a carcass from 18mm MDF. Prime the surfaces, then paint white. Rout a panel out of the MDF doors and insert light blue tinted coloured acrylic. Attach long chrome bar handles to each door. Tile the top with coloured glass tiles.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Cupboard Remove the doors from any built in cupboard. Fit two shelves to the left hand side to create three cube shaped spaces. On the right, fit a new door with the acrylic panel used on the vanity cabinet.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Lighting Make the room feel more airy with good lighting and a large mirror. Position halogen down lighters in the main part of the room and an additional sealed light in the shower cubicle. Hang a large mirror on the wall to reflect the light in the room.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Finishing touches Dress the room with towels, plants and other bathroom accessories.

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• Design Blue Bathroom Online - Design Bathroom Trends 2009 - 2010

  
  04 September 2009
  

  Design Blue Bathroom Online - Design Bathroom Trends 2009 - 2010: Strong and pale blues alongside white fittings produce a fresh, invigorating feel in a small space. Simple cabinets and graphic pictures will help maintain that modern look.

  Room: Bathroom Colours: Blue; White; Style: Modern; Budget: Low Programme: DIY SOS Designer: DIY SOS team; Feature: Wire shower rail

   

  		Design Bathroom Trends: Flooring Small, mosaic style patterned flooring works well in a small room as it helps to create a greater feeling of space. Avoid large block patterns as they accentuate the confines of the room.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Lighting If do you use strong colours, using halogen lighting will create a sharper, brighter feel and make the colours more vibrant.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Boxing in Boxing in around the pipe-work maintains the simple lines, creates extra shelving and hides the clutter of piping ? essential in a small room.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Towel radiator A towel radiator is a great way to complete that modern look and is very useful when space is limited. A curved one gives greater wall clearance allowing room for large bath towels.

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• Design Traditional Bathroom Online - Design Bathroom Trends 2009 - 2010

  
  04 September 2009
  

  Design Traditional Bathroom Online  - Design Bathroom Trends 2009 - 2010: Soothing greens, wood cladding and a traditional style suite can create a feeling of luxury in your bathroom.

  Room: Bathroom Colours: Green; Style: Traditional; Budget: Medium Programme: DIY SOS Designer:   Feature: MDF tongue and groove cladding

  		Design Bathroom Trends: Bath Make the most of a roll top bath by painting the underside a strong, rich colour to accentuate the white of the top. Metal paint on the feet will finish the period look.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Walls Add a touch of tradition with tongue and groove cladding. Painted in any colour to suit your scheme, it makes a refreshing change from ceramic tiling.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Radiator Using a modern dual-fuel towel radiator means you can keep your towels dry without having to heat the whole house.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Floor If you go for strong colours on the walls or fixtures, try a pale coloured floor to maintain the light in the room. A lime wash wood effect vinyl will give a more interesting texture to the floor.

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• Contemporary Green and White Bathroom - Design Bathroom Trends 2009 - 2010

  
  02 September 2009
  

  Contemporary Green and White Bathroom - Design Bathroom Trends 2009 - 2010: For a fantastic fresh bathroom, choose refreshing greens. Combined with a white suite, wooden accessories and a natural look vinyl floor, this bathroom is the perfect place to start and end the day.

  Room: Bathroom Colours: Green; Style: Modern; Budget: Low Programme: DIY SOS Designer: Livi Hughes; Feature: Mosaic tiles

   

  		Design Bathroom Trends: Walls For the ultimate clean fresh look in a bathroom, green walls and a white suite make the perfect combination. Add white tiles and an accent of green mosaics to give the whole room a naturally zesty feel.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Floor For a natural look floor without the hassle of sanding boards or laying laminate flooring, try wood effect vinyl. Soft underfoot, easy to maintain and most importantly easy and cheap to lay.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Light Light is vital if you want to create the right atmosphere in a room, but in a bathroom it's wise to opt for something bright. A ceiling track, with multiple directional spots gives you pools of light where its most needed.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Accessories Complete the fresh, organic look with accessories and plants that complement the style. A wood framed picture and bathroom cabinet can give a natural feel to the room and the odd candle will help create a haven for relaxation.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Blinds In a bathroom, untreated material can easily be ruined so think about using an alternative to curtains. Roller blinds are easy to install and use but a great natural alternative is a wooden Venetian blind.

   

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• Victorian Chrome Bathroom - Design Bathroom Trends 2009 - 2010

  
  02 September 2009
  

  Victorian Chrome Bathroom - Design Bathroom Trends 2009 - 2010: Mix old and new to create a vibrant space. Inspired by the Victorian design of the house, this dynamic use of a large space combines traditional materials with a funky modern layout.

  Room: Bathroom Colours: Chrome; Yellow; Style: Modern; Period Style; Budget: High Programme: DIY SOS Designer: Brigid Calderhead; Feature: Victorian stone cast bath

   

  		Design Bathroom Trends: Infrastructure The first job in any room is to deal with the infrastructure of the whole space. Ensure that the floor is secure and level. If necessary, rip up broken flooring and screw down new boards. Ensure the walls are sound, and the window recesses made good.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Divide the space Divide the space into two to allow the bathroom to be inset into the left hand corner of the room, leaving room for an access corridor on the inner wall and a simple white walled studio.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Glass and mirror partition Make a tongue and groove partition to divide the bathroom from the other spaces. On one side, leave rectangular cavities for glass and mirror panels. On the other side, add shelving and small spotlights.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Colour Paint the bathroom and the corridor with a deep yellow paint. Colour-wash for a textured finish - keep your brush moving in many different directions as this will create an uneven finish. Paint the ceiling white and inset a series of chrome spotlights.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Tiles Lay special raised ceramic tiles on the bathroom floor. In one corner of the room, put down white shower tiles with a simple patterned strip ready for a funky chrome and glass moulded shower cabinet.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Furniture To give this room a luxurious feel, invest in high quality furniture. Choose a porcelain toilet with a solid wood limed oak seat. Position two his and hers Victorian style basins in front of tall mirrors.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: The bath To enhance the feel of this room, go for a fabulous roll top double-ended bath with cast iron traditional feet. This ties in perfectly with the Victorian theme and creates a space perfect for relaxation.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Heated towel rail Install a heated towel rail against one wall to ensure you always have a warm towel ready for when you climb out of the shower.
  		Design Bathroom Trends: Finishing touches As a finishing touch, dress the room with leafy green plants as well as luxury bathroom accessories.