Wow.

Futurama only finished downloading last night. It only took all of ... 2.5 days. In that time, I also finished sorting out (and deleting) the pictures of decor I didn't like. I believe this one is by Nate Berkus...

I'm not so fond of the rug, but I really like that the juxtaposition of the (more) simple sofa with the (more) ornate chairs. Also, that bus roll is really cool. There are some real ones for sale on etsy, but there's not much selection and they're really expensive. The fake ones are both more numerous and more affordable, so I may just go for one of those...

Matched Mismatched Stuff

I think the juxtaposition of the wallpapers is pretty cool, what with them having (sort of) opposite color schemes.


And here I really like the matched lamps in blue and black.


The sofa cushions in this picture come in pairs of yellow/red and circular/square, but the pairings are reversed. Awesome.

This has been covered already

In this post, but I thought I'd post some more pictures and other color options.

What an awesome lamp.

ferm living pouf, available here and here.

cb2 knitted pouf, in grey and blood orange(!!)

Interesting idea

This bookshelf is kind of cool. Too bad the enantiomer version of this, where the shelf space points inwards, doesn't exist/isn't available. I think it'd be a great way to use corner space or something.

Bookshelf Side Table, $199

Expensive sidetables I want

Parsons End Table, $199

Angled-Leg Side Table, $169

Quick picks

Uncommon Goods - They've got fantastic stuff under home decor, dining, and desktop. Didn't check out the other categories.

Some favorites:

• Dancing the Moose Away Clock
• Remote On/Off Switch - This I absolutely must get. I HATE getting out of bed to turn off the lights.
  
• Glass Water Faucet Sculpture
• Wine Barrel Side Table
• Mowbot - mowing robot statue
• Birds on Wire Prints - set of 3
  
• Reading Man Lamp
• Airswitch Beaker Lamp - you switch it on/off by passing your hand overhead
• Mona Lisa Clock - Mona Lisa smiles only at noon and midnight
• Airplane Lamp
• Chikuno Cube - Reusable airfreshener made of graphite
• Light Table

Lazy ambient lighting, expensive version

As I understand it, ambient lighting is largely determined by not only window placement, but also the number and strength of wall sconces and perhaps also ceiling lighting. I personally prefer rooms to be on the brighter side of things, but lack both the will and the know-how to futz with a room's wiring. Electricians remain employed for a reason, you know.

Clearly, the situation calls for some shopping.

Rex Table Lamp $158 (for the white and natural linen)
It's a box that emits light! Something about this is very exciting to me.
Sadly, this only works for tabletops.

Pablo Elise $108 for 12" and $370 for the 5'
Suitable for both tabletops and the floor.
How freaking gorgeous would the 5' one be?

Pablo Cortina $350-500

Mombo table lamp $116-242 (white and natural linen)

Meridian Floor Lamp $265
Very similar to the Pablo Elise, but clunkier looking.

Glo-Ball Table Lamp $500+
(No, seriously, you don't want to know.)

Devo Round Lamp $68
This would not be ugly with the soy base.
And this is not nearly in the same range of expensive as the other lamps.

Lucky you, Gregory Phillips

So I love these rooms, but I'm not sure I'd love them half as much in a different light. Gregory Phillips gets to decorate the best places. Seriously! In two of the following pictures, HE HAS NO WALL. And in the rest of them, he's got these lovely, huge windows spanning the entirety of the room.

All I think this illustrates is the importance of ambient lighting. Lovely 2Modern How-To on lighting here.

And although these pictures do are mostly wood tones/white, I do really like that the overall effect is quite colorful and homey.