In a New York City dining room designed by Nick Olsen, a vintage Louis XVI-style table is framed by antique opaline and gilt-bronze vases mounted as lamps. Olsen painted Directoire chairs white, then upholstered them in cognac leather to create a crisp, bright moment of articulation amid the...
The lighting is an important element as well. If you have windows, take advantage of whatever natural light you can. This will give your space the illusion of spaciousness. For when it gets dark, try using a few well-placed lamps or candles to lend a soft and warm glow to the room. ...
Whitewashed wooden wallsare something special, they are really enjoyable, and can make any space look like an oasis of relaxation, it will be light-filled and airy. These amazing walls are cool for any space – from your bedroom or kid’s room to bathroom or hallway, whitewashed walls bri...
Two offering lamps (“butter lamps”, mchod me) are especially interesting for their inscriptions and provenance. No.104 from the Potala Palace, of pure gold and 33 cm in height, was donated by the Regent ad interim Ngag dbang ‘Jam dpal bde legs rGya mtsho (1723-1777), better known...
“hole in the wall” was redeemed from the ash pit of history by a 1970s resort where everything in sight was designed to appeal to men. At the resort’s café named The Hole in the Wall there was sawdust on the floor, tintypes on the wall, fires in the fireplaces, beer in the ...
or two, and start filling it with all the accessories in the room. Remove table lamps, throw pillows, even pictures off the wall. Clear the space except for the larger furniture items that are staying. Take a look around your empty space now. Make a cup of coffee, or hot chocolate, ...
"And of course the house has never been wired for electricity. We have candles and lamps; they both draw bugs, but which would you prefer?" "Whichever you've got the most of," he said, really wanting candles, for they brought to mind the St. Deval Street Secret Nine, a neighborhood...