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Contemporary leather armchair

Here is one gorgeous contemporary leather armchair by the company Etel Interiors. This beautiful piece of contemporary furniture is made of luxurious leather and is total seating chair that looks great in your living room. It is designed by the great Ricardo Fasanello. As you can see from the image below, it is curved beautifully upwards and is a great chair that you really sink into.

The material is, of course a pleasure to sit in. With tight stitches and and a bright brownish color, it will surely attract the attention of your visitors. You can buy this gorgeous leather armchair from this the design company directly through their site: 

http://www.etelinteriores.com.br/english/

While this chair is beautiful, before buying it, make sure it can fit well into your room. The size for this armchair is measures 83 by 105 by 62 inches. This is quite ideal even for smaller apartments but it is good to make sure that it can really fit into your home before committing the purchase.

There are other beautiful contemporary leather armchairs at the company's site. If you have time, you can spend some time to browse their offering and you might buy something that you really like. Their prices are not cheap but even for the high quality leather you are getting, I will say this is value for money.

Hope you enjoy this post on contemporary leather armchair.

Contemporary chandelier lighting

Chandelier lighting used to remind people of victoria age decor. To most, they seem outdated and do not fit into any modern or contemporary home. However, chandeliers do add a touch of class and luxury, that can add a lot to a home. To strike a balance, designers have revamped and come out with contemporary chandelier lighting.

These contemporary chandelier are made of different materials that hinted modernity in the design. It used to be that only glasses are used in the making of chandelier but now, you can find a wide variety of materials from different metals such as brass, bronze and nickel. The light bulbs are also not what you are used to. Their shape and style looks more than modern art pieces than lighting fixtures.

 

The piece you see above is by LBL lighting and is meant for the Christmas season. Its innovation is in the stainless steel arms which can be shaped and bended by the user. This also allows you to control the direction of the light and what areas to focus on. Compared to traditional chandelier, this is very contemporary and modern.

The above example shows the kind of the innovative styles that are coming from chandelier lighting designers. So, for those fearing that chandeliers are antique, this will definitely change your mind.Let's look at one more example.

 

This set of chandeliers by Sonneman, such as the Rio Right Light Chandelier, are classic yet contemporary. In terms of materials, they are made of beautiful art glass drizzled with black swirls. Such contemporary chandeliers give both a classic and yet modern look for any contemporary home.

Where to buy contemporary chandelier lights

Most designer firms have websites where you can purchase directly from. Shopping online is both easy and safe. If you are willing to buy online, you can see that there is definitely more options available. I have given you both brands for you to start your search. Here are a couple more to help you along.

 

These chandeliers have the unique characteristics of being able to change colors. The colors can be single or multi colored. The light are even linked to a remote control so that you can change the colors as and when you like.

 

This beautiful piece is from shimmering lighting. it is dressed with 30% Full Lead crystal, is shown in the Polished Chrome Finish. This fixture is also available dressed with Swarovski Strass or Spectra crystals.

Prices for these contemporary chandeliers typically falls in the range of a few hundred dollars. The more crystals the chandelier has, the more expensive it will cost. If you are looking for cheap or affordable chandeliers, you need to go for those that played with the design but doesn't use expensive materials.

You can also buy them when these contemporary chandeliers are on sale. These happen usually after the festival seasons when the sites are trying to clear their inventories.

That is all for this edition of contemporary home decor ideas.

Custom cowhide rug

Cowhide rugs are a modern day furniture item that can do wonders for your home. Rugs in general add a touch of luxury and class to any contemporary home. If you are looking for a cheap way to add more posh to your home, buying a well designed and high quality rug can be the solution you are looking for.

Cowhide rugs have a classic feel to them. Despite being around for many years, they feel as modern now as they were ten years ago. Cowhide are soft to touch and comes in many shapes and sizes. In terms of styles, there is a heavier emphasis on daring colors matching and bold designs. If you want something more conservative, a plain colored rug will do just fine. Their texture alone can do wonders for your room.

If you want something more unique, many manufacturers now offers customisation to great that one of a kind rug for you. You can choose different colors and stains as well as cuts and styles for your rugs.In the end, there are so many different possible combination that you might be overwhelmed by the choices. 

 

After buying a cowhide rug, you might want to know how to take care and clean them. As normal maintenance, it is good to vacuum them regularly to remove the dust particles that might damage the cowhide. You can also use natural oils to preserve them. When a spillage occurs, it is best to first remove the liquid using some tissues or paper towels. Do care not to rub the spillage into the rugs. Once the liquid is removed, you can use some mild cleaning agent to gently rub away the spillage that is already in the rugs. Again, don't apply too much excessive force or you will be rubbing the spillage deeper into the rugs.

Hope you enjoy this installment of contemporary home decor idea.

Contemporary bedding sets elegant

Welcome to the first post of my new blog about contemporary home decor ideas. In this blog, I will like to cover about the latest ideas in decorating for a contemporary home. When it comes to home decor, there is no shortage of good sites that teaches the latest and the most creative ideas. However, there are so many ideas that I though it would be good to summarise what is available in a format that is easy to follow. For the modern home owners who are busy, making information concise is one of the things this blog will be striving for.

In this first post, I am going to cover a bit about buying contemporary bedding sets. Elegant bed sheets can add a lot to the feel and look of your bedrooms. Given that bedroom is the heaven of our home, we do want it to be as comfortable and as aesthetically pleasing as possible. In the below, I will describe some of the modern trends I can see in elegant bed sheets.

Prints and patterns: Long gone are the traditional single color bedsheets. Now we have prints and patterns that are as varied as our outfits. Regardless of the themes you are looking, you can find something that can fit into your theme.

 

Eco or Green Bedsheets: With the green movement underway, many products are becoming more and more eco-friendly. I am seeing more eco materials being used such as bamboo bed sheets. These eco friendly materials are not inferior to traditional materials such as cotton. In fact, bamboo sheets feel much more softer than many of these materials.

 

Asian inspired designs: 2010 will probable see more interest in Asian inspired designs. I see influence from both China and India being especially strong. If you are always into Asian designs, keep an eye out for more designs coming your way in 2010.

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