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Design of the Week– May 25, 2013

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Courtenay

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!! Hope you all have lots of barbecues coming your way :-) Let’s get to business, this week I found some super fun peacocks and decided to design a living room around them!

These two peacocks on stands are 25″ and 26″ tall and are made of iron and wood. I think they are super cute and have a fun color palette to pull for the room inspiration.

This super comfy sofa would be so luxurious in this “mountain lake” faux suede fabric…don’t those pillows look so cushy and inviting?? It is 80″ wide and 37.5″ high with a seat depth of 38″, plenty of lounging space :-)

On either side of the sofa sits a handsome, traditional lounge chair with button tufting on the chair back and in a blue velvety fabric that pulls out the blue from the peacocks…perfection.

The sofa was a neutral gray, the chairs were the blue accent color, and that leaves the green accent from the peacock….perfect for the ottoman that is also a cocktail table! It has two separate pieces that nest underneath the big one and can be pulled out toward the chairs or used as additional seating. The fun circles on the fabric add some pattern interest to the room while also acting as a slight disguise for stains that might occur…you know, when your kids put their feet up and forget to take their shoes off ;-)

On either side of the sofa is a small glass and iron table, perfect for displaying the peacocks and lamps. They are 20″ high and 19.5″ in diameter.

The lamps! The shine in the room (because every room needs a little shine) :-) These silver leaf iron lamps are 41″ tall and their silver leaf tole shades are 16″ in diameter.

Next to the side tables are two Belgian Oak bookcases in a charcoal finish. They are nice and big at 60″ wide, 80″ tall and 20″ deep. Their size and weight really anchor them to the back wall creating good balance in the room and the shelves give you a place to store books, magazines and knick-knacks since the ottoman/cocktail table doesn’t really provide for that.

Behind the sofa are these two 16″ x 20″ acrylic on canvas pieces. I was so lucky to find these, they have the perfect colors to go along with our peacock color palette in the room! The green and blue are there, as is the gray of the sofa fabric and some other yellows and browns to warm up the room a bit, plus the abstract subject matter doesn’t compete with the peacocks. A painting of a peacock in addition to the sculptural pieces would be a little much….a theme is great as long as you keep it simple!

Here’s the price comparison:

Retail Price: $ 30,598.95 KN Interiors Price: $21,852.64

Prices include shipping, inspection, and local delivery. If you live outside of the Lake County / Chicago area, your delivery price will vary.

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Design of the Week– May 11, 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Courtenay

Happy (almost) Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there! This week I designed a bedroom fit for a Mother’s Day breakfast in bed :-)

The gorgeous louvered design of this king size bed is reminiscent of something you might find in an island getaway home. The Tamarind finish is a deep rich black with glints of reds and golds highlighting the edges and corners….you’ll never want to get out :)

This massive armoire stands 83″ tall and 58″ wide and has the louvered design and Tamarind finish of the bed. Plus it houses tons of clothes or a 48″ wide television, beautiful and versatile!

This tufted chaise lounge is 73″ long and has not one but two arms, in case you feel the need to rest both of yours ;) The diamond printed chenille comes in a rich tan and is a great contrast for the darkness of the wooden base. The light blue would make a great contrasting pillow and would also be a great color for the duvet on the bed.

I love the uniqueness of this piece. This Shanghai dragon stool is ceramic with an off white glaze and is 17.5″ tall and 13″ in diameter. It would make a great place to set down a book or glass next to the chaise lounge or you could use it as a stool and have an extra place to sit. Plus it has a dragon….duh!

On either side of the bed is an Arden side table. 24.5″ high and 19″ in diameter they are the perfect size for a lamp and a pair of glasses or a glass of water. Their polished nickel finishes and beveled glass tops make them the perfect balance pieces to the heavier wood pieces in the room.

On top of each side table is a silver leaf iron and acrylic lamp. Even though it is made of iron the design is quite airy and paired with the cream colored shade it makes the perfect top to the graceful side table.

Casting light over the rest of the room is this terrific silver leafed pendant light. It is 17″ high and 24″ in diameter. The lined design mimics the lines of the louvers on the bed and armoire and brings the light metal finish up from the tables and lamps to the top of the room.

I really want this mirror!!! It’s not just a mirror it’s an art piece. This Daisy Silver Leafed Mirror is 40″ in diameter and comes in an iron champagne silver leafed finish with a starburst design antiqued mirror, dazzling! Hanging it over the bed reflects the light from the pendant around the room filling it with even more light (important with all that gorgeous dark furniture) and creates a focal point over the bed, love love love!!

Here’s the price comparison:

Retail Price: $17,218.33 KN Interiors Price:$12,249.99

Prices include shipping, inspection, and local delivery. If you live outside of the Lake County / Chicago area, your delivery price will vary.

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Design of the Week–May 4, 2013

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Courtenay

Happy May everyone!!! May flowers are blooming and my eye caught a gorgeous painting that inspired this week’s room:

This beautiful piece of art was the inspiration for the room. It is an original acrylic painting on canvas of an abstract subject matter…..it reminds me of what Heaven looked like in that not so funny Robin Williams movie “What Dreams May Come”…..seen it anyone?? The one in this room is 36″ x 36″ but can come in a range of sizes from 6″ x 5″ to 54″ x 54″. Love it!

As always, we are anchoring the room with the sofa, since it’s the largest piece of furniture. This sofa is modern and has an exposed wooden base. I’ve chosen this twilight colored woven fabric for the upholstery because it pulls the soft purple-y color from the painting while still really being gray with a hint of purple…still neutral:)

These Boreal Lounge Chairs are soft and comfy and inviting….and what would make them even softer and warmer and more inviting? Red velvet, you know, like the cake :) The red in the painting is the focal point of the piece and so it becomes the “pop” color in this room. They are 40.5″ H x 33″ W x 37.5″ D. The bases of these chairs come in a variety of finishes but to coordinate with the dark wooden base of the sofa I would recommend that these chairs be made in a distressed black lacquer finish.

This cocktail table does double duty. Torn between wanting a hard surface to put your drinks and snacks and a comfy spot to rest your heels? This cocktail table with its removable tray is the perfect combination :) It is 16″ H x 35″ W x 27″ D and in this marble colored upholstery it lightens up the seating area. Plus the fabric itself is quite durable so you won’t need to worry about your feet roughing up the surface. The base of this piece would also be the distressed black lacquer finish to coordinate with the chair and sofa bases.

On either side of the sofa is this handsome lamp table in a graphite finish with gold highlights. It is 26″ H and 26″ in diameter and has a classical urn shape.

On each lamp table is a lamp….genius, I know ;) These 26″ tall table lamps are 12″ in diameter and have a hand crafted gold, shimmery finish. Sparkly and stone-like at the same time :-)

On either side of the painting is a candle mirror sconce in an Etruscan Slate finish. They are 19.5″ tall and 9″ wide. Every room needs a little candlelight :)

In addition to the neutral colored lamps are these vibrant and pretty turquoise ceramic rose vases. One is 16″ tall and 9.5″ in diameter and the other is 17.5″ tall and 7″ in diameter. The turquoise color is pulled from the painting as well.

Just to round out the pops of red in the room, here is this modern large ruby etched glass vase. It is 15″ high, 4.5″ deep and 4.5″ wide and would look fabulous filled with some gorgeous white roses!

Here’s the price comparison:

Retail Price: $15,813.05 KN Interiors Price:$11,123.45

Prices include shipping, inspection, and local delivery. If you live outside of the Lake County / Chicago area, your delivery price will vary.

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Design of the Week–April 27, 2013

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Courtenay

Over a month into spring and it was FINALLY in the 60′s today, hallelujah!!!!! This makes me so very happy….can you tell??? Ya know what else makes me happy?? Pink!

My teenage self had pink carpet, pink walls and pink bedding and my friends and family called my bedroom the pink palace….who would have guessed I’d end up going to design school?? Don’t judge ;) Any-who, there is a way to do pink in a room without it looking like the inside of a bottle of Pepto-Bismol…and here it is :)

This gorgeous traditional yet modern sofa is anchored by its dark wood frame and gives the room a perfect base in this sandy colored upholstery. You could add almost any pop of color to the room if you paired it with this great neutral. Plus, don’t the cushions look squishy and comfy and lovely :-)

On either side of the sofa is a dark chocolate oak cabinet. They are 29.5″ high, 34″ wide and 18″ deep and are perfect for holding a lamp or a glass or housing your extensive stacks of magazines and catalogs.

I. love. this. lamp. On top of the cabinets are a couple of glamourous 24″ high, 15″ diameter “Fuego” iron lamps in a silver leaf finish. So pretty and sparkly :)

This mid century style coffee table has a black marble top and hairpin legs in a silver leaf finish. Hefty and dainty at the same time…if that’s possible…

The pink part!!! A sleek and curvy chair with dark wood legs that coordinate with the sofa is upholstered in this fabulous botanical print. The bright color pops in the neutral room, making it the focal piece of the space….a “pink” room even though it’s only one piece. Add some fresh cut peonies or pink roses to the vase and you’ve got a bit of balance :)

On the other side of the coffee table is this great bench with a grey leather tufted cushion on a stainless base. The metal balances the base of the coffee table and the grey cushion adds another neutral color to the room that isn’t plain boring beige.

Because the finishes of the cocktail table are so different from the chair and sofa balance is key. We added a little more with the bench and here is an awesome console table with the same silver leaf finish on the base and black marble top. It is 33″ high, 48″ wide and 16″ deep and brings the “heavy but dainty” quality to the other side of the room as well.

On the sofa wall are these super cool ceramic mirrors in a sandstone finish. Each is roughly 20″ x 20″ and have the grey color that brings the grey of the bench over and the stone quality that compliments the marble table tops. Love the competing textures!

Above the seating area is this fancy shmancy glass and chrome round pendant fixture. It is 34.5: high and 29.5″ in diameter. So unique and so beautiful! Reminds me of those Chihuly glass sculptures….look them up, they are amazing!!!!

Finally, on the console table is this pretty glass vase that stands 20.25″ high and is 9.25″ in diameter. Its floral pattern mimics the pattern in the pink chair fabric….what a happy accident…or was it?? ;)

Here’s the price comparison:

Retail Price: $19,164.46 KN Interiors Price:$13,885.87

Prices include shipping, inspection, and local delivery. If you live outside of the Lake County / Chicago area, your delivery price will vary.

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Design of the Week– April 13, 2013

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Courtenay

So enough of this Spring talk…it’s still cold outside :-( This week we have a living room with warm and cozy colored furniture to keep us warm in this coldest spring ever!!!! Okay, probably not ever but close enough…

If you stand back, the color scheme is blue and gold, just not the blue and gold you cheered for (or didn’t cheer for) in high school :-)

Let’s start with the art this time, since it’s always my favorite part ;-) These abstract digital prints are 34″ x 38″, although they come in an array of sizes to fit your every need. The gorgeous teals and blues are accented by a warm saturated gold which is picked up in the ginger color of the frames’ mats. The frames themselves are 2.25″ wide wood in black with a silver lip, elegant even on their own.

This sleek but curvy sofa is perfect for any room, especially in the soft desert colored fabric above. It’s a great light neutral creating a nice base for the room underneath the art on the wall. The sofa is lovely with its clean lines, no puffy overstuffed cushions here!

This equally clean and simple lounge chair compliments the lovely sofa and the richer copper colored fabric has a luxurious feel and picks up the dark gold hues from the prints on the sofa wall.

This great ottoman has curvy lines just like the arms of the sofa and lounge chair but the almost shimmery Ale colored fabric and the nail head trim on the edges it make is stand out and give the seating area that pop of shine I always like to add!

I want this table!!! Too bad it’s probably not the best choice for a home with little children, one day they will be big and trained….or at least big :-) This table has a polished stainless steel base and a 42″ diameter glass top and it is fabulous!!!! Actually, in hindsight, if you could keep the kids from leaning on it or crashing into it it would make a great arts and crafts table, glass is very easy to clean!

Are these glamorous?! These are actually nightstands, but who says you can’t use nightstands as end tables?? They have 3 mirrored drawers, nickel pulls, a beveled mirror top and come in a chocolate lacquer finish…..and I love the modern circle design on the drawers!

On each nightstand/end table is a unique floating frame. They are 17″ wide and 28.5″ tall and come in an oxide finish…I like that it looks kind of antique-y:-) Change in and out photos, artwork, magazine covers, whatever your little heart desires! A perfect accessory that evolves with your design!

Above the end tables on either side of the prints on the sofa wall are these two modern nickel plated 2-arm sconces. They each come with two cream silk drum shades that are 4″ high x 4″ in diameter. Light and shine for the wall :-)

Behind the ottoman on the adjacent wall is this sleek little dark brown veneer console table. It’s 59.25″ long, 17.75″ wide and 35.25″ high. It is very modern in design and adds a little more wood finish to the room that has a lot of metal in it.

On top of the console table is this striking table lamp that stands 27″ tall and is 15″ in diameter. The nickel plated finish compliments the wall sconces but the design really lets it stand out!

Finally, above the console table is this dazzling mirror, or if you prefer, extra piece of art :-) It is an impressive size at 55″ tall and 22.5″ wide and comes in a warm oak finish. The circles pick up the circle design on the nightstands/end tables plus the piece adds a little more natural wood to the room again….always important to have some natural elements to keep a space from feeling too cold, especially important when it’s the middle of April and there is still the threat of snow ;-)

Here’s the price comparison:

Retail Price: $17,823.35 KN Interiors Price: $12,954.83

Prices include shipping, inspection, and local delivery. If you live outside of the Lake County / Chicago area, your delivery price will vary.

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Design of the Week— April 6, 2013

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Courtenay

Phew! We made it to April and today I saw….wait for it….flowers!!!! I know, I couldn’t believe it either….finally!!! Alright, I guess they usually spring up around this time of year but it really seems like they took their sweet time, not that I blame them, I wouldn’t want to come out of the ground if it was covered in snow either!!

Anywho…..voila!! Another spring inspired room! This time an office.

Apparently I’m really digging this green and purple thing right now, this week it was the crocuses for sure :-)

First I started with a big, neutral piece. This wonderful mix of modern and traditional styling in an armoire is made of oak solids and veneers with textured milk glass cabinets and interior glass shelves for storage…way more chic than an old metal filing cabinet. It is 88″ high making it a statement piece in the room and comes in a boardwalk finish.

On the other side of the room is this lovely mid century modern console in a java finish. It is 60″ wide and 30″ high and makes for a great place to display accessories or a lamp or throw your keys in one of its drawers (if you’re the type to be organized enough to actually put your keys in a drawer…I’m not).

Every office needs a desk, but not a big clunky one! Because I always like to add a little shine to every room, here is this gorgeous nickel plated iron desk (which could also serve as a console table in another space). It is 48″ wide, 29″ high and 24″ deep making it the perfect size for a small computer and some paper and pens…great for an at-home office area. It has an X side design and a beveled glass top, so pretty!

The first piece of spring color in the room: a beautiful lounge chair upholstered in a lovely “spring” (very fitting I know) colored fabric with a great hatched texture. It’s the perfect spot to get comfortable and get some work done at your pretty little shiny desk. I love the curves of this chair, gorge!

This chaise lounge is not only fabulous in style but comfy too!! Don’t you just want to curl up and take a nap?? When you put this luxurious sage cotton velvet on it it becomes even more irresistible! The solid green of the velvet pulls one of the green hues from the texture of the chair’s fabric, balancing the colors in the room.

Next to the chaise lounge, you must have something on which to place a beverage or book of course! How about this unique open grid stool?! This silver iron stool is 18.5″ high and 15″ in diameter and can also be used as additional seating if someone wants to pop a squat momentarily :-)

Let’s shed some light on the situation, shall we?? This modern nickel plated right angle floor lamp is 59″ high with a 13″ diameter cream faux silk shade, love the lines and love the finish (which mimics the finish of the desk…not an accident) ;-)

This table lamp is also nickel plated, just like the floor lamp and the desk, and goes on the other side of the room on top of the console table. This balances the shiny metal finishes in the room. The lamp is 35″ tall and has a 16.5″ diameter cream shade with a silver foil lining. Because the shade is different from the shade of the floor lamp, they coordinate but aren’t matchy matchy.

On the back wall is the focal point of the room, this fabulous acrylic painting is 42 x 42 but can be sized to meet your need. This piece pulls the greens of the upholstery up to the wall and also provides tons of other vibrant colors to pull accessory hues from, I picked the purple because of the crocuses! :-)

To pull the purple out of the painting and into the room I chose this sparkling glass vase to sit atop the desk. It is huge at 30.25″ tall and 13.5″ in diameter and will hold almost any bouquet of beautiful spring flowers you would like it to hold! Because this is the only purple piece in the room, it would be very easy to change the accent color just by switching out the vase for an accessory in another color pulled from the painting: an orange bowl; a yellow pillow; a turquoise vase. You get the picture ;-)

Just because I thought it was quirky, here is an oversized white colored apple. 15.76″ tall and 12″ in diameter. Neutral, different and cute :-)

Here’s the price comparison:

Retail Price: $24,560.16 KN Interiors Price: $17,216.90

Prices include shipping, inspection, and local delivery. If you live outside of the Lake County / Chicago area, your delivery price will vary.

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Design of the Week–March 30, 2013

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Courtenay

Happy weekend everyone!!! This week I designed a living room in a rich, warm color palette…enjoy!

Warm and inviting colors, fabrics and textures make you want to curl up with a cup of tea or throw a cocktail party to show your fab room off to your friends!

Loveseat + chaise lounge = fantastic sectional sofa! Big enough to provide lots of seating but with clean lines, giving it a much more sophisticated look than a huge overstuffed sectional would. I’ve chosen a neutral hemp colored fabric for the upholstery, making a good base for the room.

A coordinating chair to go with the sectional…..same design except in a rich rusty colored luxurious velvet. We don’t want to be too matchy matchy here…boring

This burnt brass iron cocktail table may look like it belongs in a hotel in Las Vegas, but in this room it adds a shiny centerpiece to the seating area that really livens up the space! It is 14″ high and 37″ in diameter, making it the perfect size for accessories, magazines, or cocktails….duh, it IS a cocktail table :-)

Next to the chair is a gold 20″ high, 16.75″ in diameter gold side table made of iron and tempered glass. The gold finish coordinates with the finish of the cocktail table but the shape of it has a much lighter and more airy feel.

On one wall is this gorgeous 84″ long credenza made of a detailed dark wood with solid lost wax cast brass hardware which also bring the finish of the tables over to the wood piece. It has a rustic dark and light Anhico veneer with a Corsiva Anhico finish.

There is a smaller version of the previous credenza on the opposite side of the room that is 48″ wide and just as gorgeous!

Hanging over the seating area is this modern and super interesting bronze gold chandelier. It is 28″ around and 39″ high. The dark finish brings some of the darkness from the furniture up to the ceiling and the bronze gold picks up a little bit of the gold finish from the tables and hardware while still being unique. Love the window in window effect of this piece!

To add some light to the lower half of the room I added this beautiful faux horn and brushed steel floor lamp to the corner of the room. It has a Cornhusk linen shade providing warm light for the space…leave the horns on the animal and go for faux! :-)

On each credenza is a lustrous ceramic table lamp with a gold satin shade, picking up the gold from the seating area and bringing it back to the credenza walls. The gold shades will also give off a warm light like the shade of the floor lamp, adding to the inviting factor of the room….you will feel so warm and cozy you will never want to leave ;-)

Above the large credenza is this lovely, colorful 35″ x 35″ piece of art with a 4″ flat frame with a smooth espresso faux veneer revealing the wood grain. The espresso frame pulls the darkness of the furniture up the wall and the gold of the tables and the rust color of the chair are pulled into it as well…..love these abstract pieces!

Above the other credenza is an elegant iron floral wall accessory in a Canyon bronze finish. It is wide at 45.75″ and its finish mimics the finish of the chandelier, bringing the color and texture down to the wall. Adding this piece above the credenza balances the opposite wall.

This dazzling vase on the credenza adds a pop of shine to the room and the smoked green color pulls some of that green out of the artwork and into the room as an accent…so pretty it would make any old flower look stunning!

A finishing touch for the room, a super unique bridge candleholder for the cocktail table. Doesn’t need to have the candles lit for it to look like a piece of art! Also, the rust colored pecan finish of the iron piece brings over the color of the velvet lounge chair, adding a bit more balance to the room :-)

Here’s the price comparison:

Retail Price: $21,430.97 KN Interiors Price: $15,759.84

Prices include shipping, inspection, and local delivery. If you live outside of the Lake County / Chicago area, your delivery price will vary.

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Design of the Week–March 23, 2013

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Courtenay

It’s officially spring, YAY!!!!!! Oh wait….it’s 23 degrees…spring excitement fail :( Well, since we are still stuck in freezing temps, I designed a room fit for real springtime…one we may only see in our dreams this year, but anywho….. here is a spring inspired dining room!

Green, yellow and purple!!! The colors of the lilies and crocuses that would usually be starting to spring up this time of year…at least I have one bloom on my indoor Easter Lily…psh…

I started the room with a great rectangular dining table. It’s 84″ long by 44″ wide in a great dark flannel colored stain with gorgeous curvy legs. A great rich base for a room with a lot of bright accent colors.

A gorgeous 92″ wide buffet in a grey finish, also neutral but lighter and provides a great contrast to the darkness of the table. The chrome finish of the hardware is stunning and I love the unique shape! I sooooo want this piece in my house!

Dining rooms are a great place for an awesome bar cart. This one in particular is 52″ wide and 19″ deep, is chrome, and pulls the finish of the hardware on the buffet over, bringing some shine to the adjacent wall, very glamorous!

Over the dining table is this bright and shiny iron and glass pendant with a chrome finish to match the bar cart and drawer pulls, carrying the shine up to the ceiling. This pendant is 23.5″ high and 24″ in diameter, making it a great size for the room.

On the buffet are two table lamps made of iron in a chrome finish to complement the pendant fixture. These are 24″ high and 15.75″ wide. They are bright and neutral….still setting a great base for some colorful accents to come!

Last piece of chrominess, I promise! 3 super glamorous glass and polished nickel hurricane sconces for above the bar cart….okay they’re not technically chrome but the shine is all that matters :-) Every dining room needs a little candlelight somewhere!

Time to add the color!!! These pieces of art are beautiful and have the gorgeous and rich colors I was looking for, plus the subject matter is also very reminiscent of the season Mother Nature is currently depriving us of :) These floral pieces are framed in a black satin finish with a sienna and bronze mottled inner panel….very rich and warm!

These beautiful chairs (six side chairs and two arm chairs for the ends of the table) have a great modern and traditional mix to their design and the green fabric pulls one of the gorge colors from the artwork :) The fabric is also super durable and cleanable….we all know that person who is going to spill every single time they sit down to eat….*cough* me *cough* :)

Adding more of the awesome planty green color to the top of the bar cart are three glass vases, one 11.75″ tall, another 13.78″ tall and the tallest 16″. They have a texture that reminds me of a peeled cucumber (that may sound strange but I LOVE cucumbers!!!!), so fun!

Pulling another pop of color from the artwork is this lovely purple glass vase. It is a beautiful shape and brings more shine into the room.

Adding the final accent to the spring room is this Persian Art glass plate in a gold finish. It is 24″ in diameter and provides a great centerpiece for the dining table, mirroring the shine of the purple vase on the buffet and becoming a great place to store other natural elements for the room like lemons or artichokes (or a fresh floral arrangement if any flowers ever actually grow out from under all this frozen solid snow we have!)….can you tell I’m a little bitter??? Come on already spring!!!!! I’ve heard of a rain dance but is there such thing as a warm weather dance??

Here’s the price comparison:

Retail Price: $42,892.12 KN Interiors Price: $29,744.66

Prices include shipping, inspection, and local delivery. If you live outside of the Lake County / Chicago area, your delivery price will vary.

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Design of the Week– March 16, 2013

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Courtenay

The weekend is here, woohoo! I apologize for the hiatus last week, just in case you were all just dying for the design of the week, gotta keep ya on your toes! ;)

Soooooo, for this week’s design I decided to go for a manly-er room, since the last design was all purple and flowery and whatnot…..so here is a living room that the gentlemen wouldn’t mind living in too!

Pretty neutral but also has a hint of a complementary blue/orange color scheme with the navy and camel.

Is this the first piece of art I’ve chosen that doesn’t have some sort of flower or tree in it?? Way cool and gave me the color scheme I decided to go with…that’s a great way to find one, by the way :) This piece is framed and 38″ x 38″ and I love the navy and beige with pops of burnt orange.

This super comfy sofa is sleek and cushy at the same time. Perfect for a man, you know how they like to be comfortable! Well, I suppose we all do like to be comfortable :) It’s 74″ long and 36″ deep but comes in more than one size with optional button tufting and optional skirt as well. I picked a great geometric chenille fabric for it, the light color brings out the light buildings of the artwork and provides a neutral base for the room.

Next to the sofa is this great 31″ x 39″ lounge chair in a solid navy fabric that pulls over the navy background of the artwork balancing the darkness on the other side of the room. This chair is great because it’s modern with clean lines but is slightly reclined so also comfy, as lounge chairs should be ;)

In the center of the room is a piece that should be the center of attention. This iron cocktail table is in a dark silver/brass finish and provides some shine for the room, fabulous!!

On either side of the sofa is a black walnut accent table with a curvy hourglass figure, gorge! So smooth and sleek! On top of the tables are two English bronze iron desk lamps in a great copper color that pulls the burnt orange out of the artwork, love these!

Opposite the navy lounge chair are two camel colored hand-stitched leather ottomans with camel linen bottoms. They are 18 inches square and provide more seating around the cocktail table, color balance for the seating area or a foot rest for people on the sofa or in the chair, so portable!

Providing a foundation for the room is a light brown area rug with a chocolate colored background. It comes in two different sizes for two different effects, use the smaller 5’3″ x 7’7″ as a base for the seating area or the larger one to anchor a larger area.

On top of the cocktail table is this awesome iron arrow globe. When looking for more manly accessories for a room, steer clear of flower vases and pretty purple glass bowls and head for stronger shapes and textures…like iron, very manly :)

This vintage brass metal clad room screen gives us a tall piece for the left side of the room to help balance the artwork on the other walls, plus it has a great design which makes is a large piece of art all on its own!

Opposite the metal room screen is a raw iron and natural wood console table. The base picks up the metals from across the room and in the cocktail table and brings them over to the other side to balance the weight of the room. Plus it has stud detailing, what man doesn’t like stud detailing??

To accessorize the console table is a pair of masculine iron gear bookends in a raw steel finish, perfect for holding up car books but could also be used to hold up Lord of the Rings or Twilight….whatever floats your boat!

Above the console table is an awesome multicolored framed mirror with a distressed finish that goes well with the natural materials in the console table. Also, the mirrors will reflect any light in the room, brightening the space up…bonus!!

Hanging from the ceiling over the cocktail table is this beautiful and slightly rustic pendant in an oiled bronze finish. The copper color brings up the copper color of the table lamps and the finish balances the other metals in the room again, bringing the balance right up to the ceiling!

Here’s the price comparison:

Retail Price: $23,319.00 KN Interiors Price: $16,471.53

Prices include shipping, inspection, and local delivery. If you live outside of the Lake County / Chicago area, your delivery price will vary.

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Kitchen Gallery: Before & After

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Kristy Nichols

That’s right boys and girls… it’s that time again: The Spring Kitchen Special has arrived!!!

For those of you who don’t know, this only happens once a year. You need to book your first appointment before April 30th, 2013, to receive 10% OFF your design fees. I do this because I love you, and because I know that the idea of starting your kitchen remodel probably scares the pants off you. I’ll make it easy, I promise.

To get your design juices flowing, and to prove that no matter what state your kitchen is in, there IS HOPE, here are the before and afters of some of our recent projects. Enjoy! (Then call or email me. Now, before you forget.)

P.S. I owe you one more fabulous kitchen that I just couldn’t get photographed in time for the start of the special. Hopefully I’ll get that done next week, and I’ll let you know when I get it added to the gallery!

Posted in Before & After, Get Inspired!, Specials & Promotions | Tagged interior decorating, interior design, kitchen design ideas, kitchen remodel, KN Interiors, Kristy Nichols, Lake County IL | Leave a comment

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