Home Oriental: 2009

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Where Our Trash Went...

We once had a friend who went environ-MENTAL on us all of the sudden--and quite forcefully at it.

Have you had one of those? You know, the kind that monitor your plastic bag usage? The kind that only let you use two squares of toilet paper at a time, and only if it's a number two? The kind that if you stay at his house, shower is limited to a minute and a half?

Well, it was no fun hanging out with someone like that, but reading this LA Times article makes us wonder if he does have a point. The article is about how trash is being disposed after it left our homes.

Some of the main points in the article:

1) The amount of waste we generated is enormous and permanent. More and more landfills are filling up and new spaces are needed.

2) We consume more alcohol and eat less healthy than we are willing to admit.

3) We waste a lot of food. 10% of garbage is edible food, and there is no discernible difference between the rich and the poor.

To read the entire article, click here.

It really makes you think about how much we consume and how much we waste, doesn't it?

Monday, December 21, 2009

Color Story: Black, Gold and White

We're just in the mood for something cheerful this time of year. Something that's a little unusual, a little daring, a little fun...

w about something in black, white and yellow? It's like, having some permanent sunshine-plus, it's a killer color-combination too. Very dramatic & glamorous.

Source: Armoire by Worlds Away, Rug by Surya, Chairs by Guildmaster,
Mirror by Bungalow 5, Pendant by Worlds Away,Pillow by Bliss Studio.

Modern Living Rooms

Yellow-Black Living Rooms

Modern furniture designs have always given the art-deco and the Victorian styles a tough fight. While the latter two represent aristocracy and high-end fashion, modern defines a trendy yet comfortable style quotient and are very progressive in nature.
And what more can one ask for once they return home after a long tiring day! Italian furniture Design Company, Tumidei, offers fabulous options for your living room. Clean design lines add a sense of serenity and calmness to the beige, brown and white color furniture. Simple yet stylish, Tumidei furniture speaks a lot about one’s personal style and choice. Throw in a bright colored rug or a lamp and your room will come alive with personality of its own.Living room Design - black and white

Brown Living room

White-Vase-Brown-Unit
Modern Bedroom Design - Luxury and Stylish

White-Black Living room
Christmas Decorating Ideas for Your Home

Mirrored Living room

Living Room Designs
Design Ideas,Modern Kitchen

Red-Cream Living room

living Room Decoration
Bedroom Lighting

Glass-Center Living room

Flat-Center-Piece-Living room
Italian Contemporary Bedroom

Eclectic Living room
Bedroom Lighting

living Room Decoration

Modern Living Room
Design Ideas,Modern Kitchen

Brown-Lounge-Room
Artistic Bathroom Design

Black-White-Living room

Luxury living room
Italian Contemporary Bedroom

Interior Decorating Living Room Home Furnishings

Interior Decorating Living Room
Black & White Modern Kitchen Design

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Quote of the Day

From the LA Times:

"There is quiet beauty in ordinary lives that are well-lived".

Friday, December 18, 2009

hopenhagen

: : wonderful illustrations by .andrew bannecker. for the climate talks in Copenhagen.
via .notcot.

Andrew Bannecker created a series of cheery posters for Coca-Cola, a partner of Hopenhagen, that are blanketed all over Copenhagen as the COP 15 conference goes on.

warm wood

: : love the contrast of marble and stainless mixed with warm wood. and the wood board used as a back splash on the kitchen counter. via .apartment theraphy.

bread font

: : a Norweigan bread company (Brød og Korn) has created their own bread font to educated norweigans about bread and grains. From .below the clouds. via .notcot.

Animal-themed Lamps from Barbara Cosgrove

We've been seeing a lot of animal-themed decor lately. Some are very tastefully done, lots are not...

We've always loved Barbara Cosgrove lamps. They take traditional styles and put a modern twist on them, and the overall effect is quite glamorous. We've seen them displayed in very upscale places like the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills and many five-star hotels in Vegas.

Here are some new animal-theme lamps that were introduced recently. They are not expensive at all (about $200-$400 per pair).

This pair of foo dogs lamps are MARVELOUS in person. It's one of our favorites.

This will be cute in a kid's room...

You can see the rest of the collection at Barbara Cosgrove or visit our modern lamps section.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Christmas Decorating Ideas for Your Home

Design Ideas,Modern decorations

Alux Modern Black Bedroom Furniture Design from El...

Christmas Mantel Lights Decorations

Christmas is almost here again. It time to start thinking about decorating your home. Christmas home decorations are the main thing that gives life and color to our home every season. Choosing the right one is difficult especially when there is so much to choose from. Beautiful wreathes made of fragrant greens, lights twinkling in a multitude of colors, ornaments glittering, Christmas stockings… you can choose from a variety of unique designs. It can be challenging to find the right details to create a cozy feeling in your home during the holiday season. You need a bit of creativity and imagination when you come up with Christmas decorating ideas. So here are a few christmas decorating ideas to help you make your home feel warm and comfortable. Want more Christmas inspiration ?Italian Contemporary Bedroom
Purple Kitchen Ideas by Spazzi