Archive for November, 2011
Presto! 5 Instant Dining Tables — Seat Up To 10!
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
So, you have more guests coming for Thanksgiving than you have room for at your dining table? Or maybe you converted your dining room into a home office and don’t have a dining table at all? If having guests balancing gravy-laden plates on their laps isn’t quite the elegant sit-down dinner you had in mind — no worries! These 5 instant dining tables can handle a crowd and disappear when the guests have gone! And I have my top 3 picks for ultra-compact folding chairs too!
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Pangaea’s thoughts on Art: The Unexpected
Friday, November 18th, 2011
What do a pack of dogs, a swimmer and shirts with too much starch have in common? Somehow all of these became unique, artistic and decorative elements in people’s homes. Check out how the unexpected can add fun and show stopping excitement to your home décor.
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Tags: Art, artistic and decorative elements, Bathroom, Bedroom, Design Tips, design trends, Dining Room, home decor, Interior Design, Kitchen, Living Room, loft, Lofts, modern design, wall decor
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Pangaea Interior Design’s 20 Alternatives to Fine Art
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
So you’re telling me that you can’t spend half a year’s salary on original art work for the hallway? That’s okay. There are many alternatives for great wall decor without breaking the bank. Get creative with fabrics, found objects, natural elements, texture and even fish — oh yes, I did say fish! — to add your own personality and charm and fill your home with your unique style.
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Tags: Art, Bathroom, Bedroom, color, Design Tips, design trends, Dining Room, fabrics, Fireplace, found objects, hallway, Interior Design, Kitchen, Living Room, loft, Lofts, modern design, natural elements, texture, wall decor
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Pangaea’s 9 Elements of the Perfect Man Chair
Friday, November 11th, 2011
Men are starting to claim more and more territory in their homes these days, but their classic spot in the living room is their throne, or as I like to call it, their “Man Chair“. Since they typically like to keep it until it is worn to the springs, here are the top nine elements that will make a new chair so appealing to the man in your life that he’ll actually let you get rid of the overstuffed, raggedy monstrosity sitting in the middle of your living room — I’m talking about the chair — not the guy!
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Tags: Bedroom, chair, Design Tips, furniture arrangement, Interior Design, loft, Lofts, Man Chair, modern design, Seating, Throne
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Pangaea Interior Design’s 32 Creative Ideas for your Nightstand
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
When finding that perfect bedside table there are SO many things to consider, and who says it even needs to be a table? Well I certainly don’t. If you have been spending hours shopping around to find the perfect side tables to hold your bonbons & that nightly glass of wine, check out all the things to consider when finding your dream nightstands.
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Tags: Bedroom, bedside tables, Design Tips, end tables, furniture arrangement, Interior Design, Lighting, Night stands, pedestals, Space Planning, storage, task lighting
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Crocodile Rocks! Wild Texture for Every Room in Your Home
Monday, November 7th, 2011
Crocodile and Alligator texture isn’t just for your fancy shoes and purses anymore! This reptile texture has always been one to catch my eye. Get a little wild and put it on your kitchen backsplash tiles, your chair upholstery, and even … get ready for it … your bathtub!
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Tags: backsplash, Bathroom, Design Tips, design trends, dining chair, Dining Room, headboard, interior design portland, Kitchen, Living Room, modern design, ottoman, room divider, texture, tile, upholstery, wall tile, wingback chair
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Pangaea Interior Design’s Fall Premiere Season: Where to put your TV
Friday, November 4th, 2011
If you are a TV addict and you want to make sure you don’t miss a minute of your favorite shows, there’s always a way to sneak a TV into any room, whether you want to watch your soaps in the Kitchen or bath tub, sitcoms in the living room, or sports in your man-cave.
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Tags: bath tub, Bathroom, Bedroom, Design Tips, Dining Room, Fireplace, Flat screen, furniture arrangement, home theater, Interior Design, Kitchen, Living Room, Lofts, man cave, modern design, Space Planning, storage, tv, tv placement
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Pangaea Interior Design’s 16 Favorite Chairs from High Point Market
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
After shopping the 10 million-plus square feet of High Point Market last week, the soles of my tennis shoes are still smoking! I’m sharing with you my favorite chairs, everything from updated wingbacks, to traditional dining chairs to uber contemporary swivel chairs! Check out these hot designs from Vanguard, Hickory Chair, American Leather and more!
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Tags: American Leather, arm chair, Bernhard, Bolier, chair, Copeland Furniture, dining chair, Dorya, High Point Market, Interior Design, Modloft, Star International, swivel chair, Tara Shaw Maison, Taylor King, traditional chairs, traditional design, upholstery, Vanguard
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