Home Decor and Design Under $250 – Signature9

Geek Squad: Home Design and Decor Under $250

Ana Lorena Garcia — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:10:54 +0000

So you can proudly debate the merits of Linux vs. Mac, and all of your friends have you on speed dial whenever anything’s wrong with their computer. Put your geek credentials on display with kitschy cool pillows and clocks that are a much more stylish way to bring your work home with you.

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Chalk It Up: Home Design & Decor Under $250

Vanessa Quirk — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:57:32 +0000

We’ve got a question for you home design mavens:Â How can you make a bold, dramatic statement in your home without losing any sense of fun or whimsy?

Answer: A healthy serving of black paint – but not just any black paint. Chalkboard paint. Just check out these three delectable rooms (as featured on Design*Sponge, Chapman Interiors, & Re-Nest) that use black in a way that’s fresh and fun – not at all dark or dismal.

These rooms, featured on Design*Sponge, Chapman Interiors, and Re-Nest, all use chalkboard paint for a fun and dramatic effect.

Of course, if the thought of smearing black paint on your walls gives you heart palpitations, then why not introduce some chalkboard into your life in smaller (cheaper!) doses?

Take note, pupils! These chalkboard decor accents are sure to put your home in a “class” of its own!

Perfectly Practical

Clockwise from top left: French Country Chalkboard, $79 from Wisteria; Chalk It Up Wall Bins, $89 from Viva Terra; Key Rack, $41 from Etsy Seller halfpintsalvage; Chalkboard Vase, $27 from Viva Terra; Slate Coasters, $19.95 from Crate & Barrel; Slate Boards, $9.95 – $24.95 from Crate & Barrel; Chalkboard Bench, $108.73 from The Textured Element.

Artsy Accents

Clockwise from top left: IMAX Paris Chalkboard Wall Clock with Magnetic Board, $119.50 from Walmart; Whale Chalkboard, $40 from Etsy Seller benfloeter;Â Vintage Style Victorian Vinyl Wall Chalkboard Decal, $21 from Etsy Seller SellItOutDesigns; Double Sign Sidewalk, $69 from Signworld on Amazon; Pig Chalkboard, $14 from Sur La Table.

Read All About It: Valentine’s Day Gifts for Book Lovers

Vanessa Quirk — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:00:46 +0000

Let’s say you and your significant other are the type to skip the heart shaped gifts, the sweet scents and decadent expressions that come this time of year. You want to show some thought, but the usual Valentine’s Day fare leaves something to be desired. If you’ve gotten your Valentine a book for the last seven years, it may be time to switch things up a bit. Now, let’s not go crazy – if your lady likes books, she likes books – but may we suggest a few lovely home accessories to show off those books in a new light? From book ends to book holders, these gifts are sure to makeÂ theÂ book-worm in your life wriggle in delight, and nod to the sentiment that you’ve met your perfect pair.
Clockwise from top left: Pottery Barn Bedford Photo Bookends, $19 – $34; Eric Janssen’s Quote/Unquote Bookends on Unica Home, $89; West Elm Cast Metal Animals, $26; Gump’s Stag Head’s Bookends, $128; Ballard Designs Fleur de Lis Bookends, $35.

Clockwise from top left: Williams-Sonoma GlassÂ & Stainless-Steel Cookbook Holder, $39.50; Wisteria Iron Floral Cookbook Stand, $34; Bamboo Recipe Book Holder on Amazon, $14.99; Napa Style Cucina Cookbook Stand, $39; Sadie Olive Gold Leaf Book Holder, $45.

Clockwise from top left: Pottery Barn Mercer Bathtub Caddy, $69; Â Umbra Concealed Bookshelf on Amazon, $14.88; West Elm Spine Wood Bookcase, $179; Peacock Book Boxes on Target, $39.99; Anthropologie Preening Pen, $20;Â Wisteria Book Boxes, $49.

Serves You Right: Trays to Turn a Small Space into a Beautiful Place

Vanessa Quirk — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:57:07 +0000

One should never have toÂ sacrifice style for practicality, which is why we’re adoring this genius idea – ripped straight from the pages of Lonny Magazine.

Suzani Serving Tray from Decorative Things, featured on Lonny Magazine and PlushPalate

As any city dweller knows, there’s nothing worse in an already teeny tiny kitchen than a large, unsightly dish rack. Luckily, the folks at Lonny have comeÂ up with the brilliant solutionÂ ofÂ placingÂ a beautiful (and, of course,Â durable)Â serving tray underneath your drying dishes. Check out the beautifully detailed suzani tray from Decorative Things ($70) that pulls together this bold kitchen’s red walls and green glassware. It’s a brilliantly simpleÂ idea thatÂ transforms your drying dishesÂ from eye sores to chic design accents.

We’re so enamored with this idea, that we’ve found someÂ gorgeous and water-resistantÂ serving trays from BurkeDecor to help you put this design plan into action!Â Enjoy!

The Raja Tray is an adorable andÂ exotic touch for any kitchen. Available in 16″ x 22″ size. $108.

This 16″ x 22″ Surya Serving Tray is a laminated fabric tray that adds a perfect punch of sunny color. $100.

This 16″ x 22″ laminated fabric Botanical Tray has aÂ naturalistic pattern and a rich, purple color for a subtly romantic look. $112.