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		<title>Hostess Gift Ideas for Holiday Parties</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christmas and Hanukkah may be over, but New Year&#8217;s Eve is right around the corner, and even Kwanzaa lasts until January 1st. In short, there are still holiday parties to attend, and thank goodness! We don&#8217;t want the season to end yet! That said, every good guest knows that if you&#8217;re invited to a person&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christmas and Hanukkah may be over, but New Year&#8217;s Eve is right around the corner, and even Kwanzaa lasts until January 1st. In short, there are still holiday parties to attend, and thank goodness! We don&#8217;t want the season to end yet!</p>
<p>That said, every good guest knows that if you&#8217;re invited to a person&#8217;s home for an event, a hostess gift is not only a way to make yourself very popular, it&#8217;s also a great way to thank the host or hostess for spending the time and money to throw the party, plus using their home as the venue.<span id="more-1156"></span></p>
<p>With New Year&#8217;s Eve just a few days away, we thought we&#8217;d give you some of our favorite tips for hostess gifts this season. Many will be available online, which will take a lot of the hassle out of gift-buying! Don&#8217;t be tempted to ship it straight to the party&#8217;s hosts—it&#8217;s much better to see their face when they open it.</p>
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<p>1. Jonathan Adler Squirrel Canister: Who loves Jonathan Adler? We do! And we love to share his whimsical sense of design and humor, like in this high-fired stoneware canister with a matte white glaze. Fill it with a nice surprise, some home-baked cookies or, dare we say, nuts and a nutcracker? Give this gift to your friends that have quirky style and that love to laugh. &#8220;You&#8217;ve got to give it to Jonathan Adler to find humor in the smallest of things,&#8221; says Jan Smith. &#8220;This gift can be used all year round and will bring a smile not only to the host but also to everyone that feels like a &#8216;nut&#8217;.&#8221;</p>
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<p>2. Solid Cashmere Throw: This is a great gift when you are already familiar with your host&#8217;s home and can pick a coordinating color for their living room or bedroom. Who doesn&#8217;t love to snuggle under cashmere!? Williams Sonoma have provided so many colors to choose from. Just don&#8217;t give it to those friends who let their dogs lie on any piece of furniture. You might get a shock on your next visit and find that Princess has claimed that cashmere. Smart dog&#8230;</p>
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<p>3. Set of Three Oslo Candleholders: Leave it to Crate &amp; Barrel to create something so simple and so stylish. These candleholders suit almost any table—the brilliant lead crystal has polished, beveled edges for a modern architectural feel. The receiver can use them alone or cluster them for a beautiful effect. Jan says: &#8220;I personally own these and have always felt that the best gifts are the ones that you want to keep for yourself. These candleholders are simple yet elegant and add sparkle to any lucky table.&#8221;</p>
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<p>4. Personalized Champagne Bucket: Save this one for people you really like, and for those who do like a nice, chilled bottle of bubbly or white wine. Nothing says &#8220;elegant gift&#8221; like silver and Champagne. At almost $90 before tax and shipping, this is not a gift you give to every host—unless of course that&#8217;s a drop in the bucket of your gift budget. Add a bottle of your hosts&#8217; favorite wine, Cava or Champagne to be the belle of the ball, right when you arrive. And if you bring it chilled—well, you might just get a glass&#8230;</p>
<p>Have a wonderful end to your Holiday Season, and all of us at LRM Interior Design wish you a joyous and prosperous 2012!</p>
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		<title>LRM Loves: To Deck The Halls for the Holidays!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s be honest: The team at LRM Interior Design loves any excuse to decorate, and any holiday gives us the perfect excuse. Think we&#8217;re exaggerating? Check back at Valentine&#8217;s Day. But the month that really gets us fired up is December, where we have Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year&#8217;s Eve, and that means decorating for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let&#8217;s be honest: The team at LRM Interior Design loves any excuse to decorate, and any holiday gives us the perfect excuse. Think we&#8217;re exaggerating? Check back at Valentine&#8217;s Day.</p>
<p>But the month that really gets us fired up is December, where we have Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year&#8217;s Eve, and that means decorating for family gatherings, cocktail soirées and friendly parties. Stuck for new ways to get the house—or office—festive this season? Read on, dear friend, and see what ideas LRM has for this most wonderful time of the year.<span id="more-1148"></span></p>
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<p>1. Garland, Traditional: Designer Kari Seydewitz loves how garlands look in the house during the month of December. She says that they &#8220;spruce up a room&#8221;, and we all agree. Whether they are over the mantelpiece or up the staircase, garlands made of pine bring the holidays into the house, especially in places where palm trees are more prevalent than pine trees. Add a little sparkle with ornaments and leaves spray-painted silver, which will reflect the light around the room and make everyone feel happy and bright.</p>
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<p>2. Garland, Unique: This garland that uses feathers for attention caught Lisa McDennon&#8217;s eye, and inspired another version. She found this on the House Beautiful website, and she loves the vibrant colors. &#8220;I suggest tweaking the feather colors to match your décor,&#8221; says Lisa. Another idea she recommends is that those by the beach, either here in her hometown of Laguna Beach or across the country in Miami, should try using shades of turquoise and blue to reflect the colors of the ocean. &#8220;Or, use all white and dapple antique silver ornaments throughout,&#8221; adds Lisa. &#8220;If you&#8217;re really crafty, get your silver spray paint and glitter, and spray some holiday berry branches to tuck in for an added touch of sparkle and texture.&#8221;</p>
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<p>3. A Recycled Tree: No, it&#8217;s not what you&#8217;re thinking. It&#8217;s not the pine tree from last year you carefully nurtured in a pot and brought back in after Thanksgiving, but a tree created from driftwood found on the beach. And yes, you guessed it, it&#8217;s perfect for celebrations on the coast! “I love the organic aspect of this tree, which can come in a multitude of sizes from 8 inches to 8 feet,&#8221; says Jan Smith, Senior Designer. &#8220;Beachside homes will rejoice at finally having a tree that represents the sea.” This one is available from 1st Dibs.</p>
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<p>4. Unique Ornamental Placement: We love how Royal Copenhagen treated ornaments in this photo. This is a perfect use for ornaments that are too fragile and too special to place on the tree. This way you have a sturdy display for the ornaments that allows you to use sturdy material for attach the ornaments. By hanging them from your chandelier, you&#8217;re not only creating a stunning centerpiece for your holiday meal that shimmers with the chandelier&#8217;s light, but you&#8217;re also showcasing your precious ornaments from years past. Throw in some new ones to complete the display and to match your color scheme for the event.</p>
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<p>5. Let There Be Light: Everyone loves candlelight, especially us ladies. It adds warmth to a room and a special light that cannot be recreated artificially. Jan loved these tea light holders from West Elm, and no surprise—they look amazing grouped together, and Jan&#8217;s a fan of grouping items to beautiful effect. Jan recommends to “mix holiday candle holders with everyday holders to create more interest and that dreamy glow to any room or festive event you have this season.”</p>
<p>Are you ready for the holidays? Perhaps your gift to yourself is to have your living room, master bedroom or bathroom redecorated in the new year? Call LRM Interior Designs, Orange County&#8217;s premiere and award-winning design firm, for all of your interior design needs, from window treatments to full home remodel, residential and commercial projects: (949) 497-6806</p>
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		<title>Is Your Home Ready For Holiday Guests? Last Minute Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s not a lot of time left before the holiday season really starts in full force, and many of you may have family or friends arriving from out of town. Here are a few last minute items that you can easily install before they arrive to spruce your home up and impress your guests. And [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There&#8217;s not a lot of time left before the holiday season really starts in full force, and many of you may have family or friends arriving from out of town. Here are a few last minute items that you can easily install before they arrive to spruce your home up and impress your guests. And if you need help, advice or more information on how to buy these products or have them installed, just give us a call. We&#8217;re always here to help!<span id="more-1140"></span></p>
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<p>1. London Calling: Make a statement in the living room, but keep everyone guessing what exactly it was you changed. Was it the sofa? No. Was it that painting? No. It was the amazing rug from Luke Irwin, with its rich color and subtle geometric pattern. Changing an area rug can be a great way to alter the tone and feel of the room without breaking the bank. Of course, this rug, called <a title="Luke Irwin Hex 2 Rug" href="http://lukeirwin.com/rugs/geometric/hex-2/" target="_blank">Hex 2</a>, comes from London, is hand knotted to order and made from wool, silk and cashmere. You can have it in any &#8220;colour&#8221; or size you&#8217;d like, so be creative!</p>
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<p>2. Top Me Up: Let&#8217;s face it: When relatives come to stay, sometimes a drink is just what the doctor ordered. Make sure they know that you respect your alcohol by rolling out this delightful faux-shagreen bar cart that is just to die for. Why faux shagreen? Because you would not want to be setting anything containing liquid down on real shagreen—it&#8217;s just too precious. And, as our fearless leader Lisa McDennon says: &#8220;Who does not love faux shagreen and chrome together?&#8221; Enough said. The is custom made from <a title="SkateModerne" href="http://www.lonnymag.com/issues/29-july-aug-2011-issue/pages/18" target="_blank">SkateModerne</a>.</p>
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<p>3. Behind Closed Doors: Now, we don&#8217;t always discuss this part of the bathroom, but we just couldn&#8217;t resist—this product is about as space-age, high-tech as it gets. It&#8217;s a delicate area, literally, but you must be told about the <a title="NUMI toilet from Kohler" href="http://kohler.com/numi/#overview.html" target="_blank">NUMI</a> toilet from Kohler. Listen to the list of features—wait, there&#8217;s a list of features for a toilet? Yes, we know. That&#8217;s how cool this is: Motion activated lid and seat, advanced bidet functionality, integrated air dryer, deodorizer, heated seat, feet warming, illuminated panels and—wait for it&#8230;..music. We&#8217;re thinking that the heated seats and feet warming alone could give us a wonderful new reason to linger in the ladies room&#8230;.</p>
<p>There you have it. Three lovely, quick ways to wow your guests with simple upgrades. Call us, LRM Interior Design, for more information about these products, how to get them delivered before Christmas or Hanukkah, and how to get them expertly installed, in the case of the toilet. Orange County&#8217;s award-winning design team is at your service: (949) 497-6806.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody knows that we love Kravet—we love their furniture (especially the KravetSmart line!), we love their fabrics, we love their trimmings. And now there&#8217;s even more reason to love Kravet—they saved the esteemed fabric company Brunschwig &#38; Fils. This American company was founded in 1900 and has always been highly regarded in the industry, not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1099" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Screen-shot-2011-10-14-at-12.06.10-PM.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1099" title="Screen shot 2011-10-14 at 12.06.10 PM" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Screen-shot-2011-10-14-at-12.06.10-PM-300x239.png" alt="" width="300" height="239" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Les Alizés Collection from Brunschwig &amp; Fils.</p></div>
<p>Everybody knows that we love <a title="Kravet" href="http://www.kravet.com/">Kravet</a>—we love their furniture (especially the <a title="Kravet Smart furniture line" href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/2011/07/18/get-smart-and-beautiful-custom-furniture-can-be-yours/">KravetSmart line</a>!), we love their fabrics, we love their trimmings. And now there&#8217;s even more reason to love Kravet—they saved the esteemed fabric company <a title="Brunschwig &amp; Fils" href="http://www.brunschwig.com/buzz.htm">Brunschwig &amp; Fils</a>.</p>
<p>This American company was founded in 1900 and has always been highly regarded in the industry, not just for their fabrics, but as a resource. Unfortunately, due to the economic upheaval, Brunschwig &amp; Fils was forced to file for bankruptcy in late 2010.</p>
<p>But wait, that&#8217;s not all. Kravet president Cary Kravet swoops in like a superhero to Brunschwig &amp; Fils&#8217; rescue. Although they seem like a competitor, it makes complete sense for Kravet to add them to their line of offerings. <span id="more-1098"></span></p>
<p>&#8220;It was pretty close to disappearing,&#8221; said Cary Kravet. &#8220;We all revere Brunschwig, which produced the most fantastic traditional and historically important patterns. It had to be respected.&#8221;</p>
<p>And respect it, they did. Kravet added Brunschwig &amp; Fils to their stable of deluxe brands, right where it should be, alongside Lee Jofa and GP &amp; Baker. Lee Jofa&#8217;s executive vice president and creative director Stephen Elrod couldn&#8217;t wait to dig into Brunschwig &amp; Fils&#8217; extensive archive after the transaction was complete. He was searching for historic patterns that could be adapted for a new generation, and Elrod hit the proverbial jackpot. He combed through thousands of patterns, some even dating from the 1700s, to create this season&#8217;s Les Alizés collection. The name means &#8220;trade winds&#8221; in French, and includes bold prints, substantial wovens and intricate embroideries.</p>
<p>Like when Jean Paul Gaultier took over the helm at Hèrmes, Kravet has brought Brunschwig &amp; Fils into this century without damaging its dignity or integrity, while still being a little cheeky with their updates. Reducing the number of colors in a paisley and introducing a pink and orange colorway were just two of the ways that Elrod updated some of Brunschwig &amp; Fils&#8217; historic patterns.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ll be keeping our eyes out for more of Elrod&#8217;s fantastic innovations with Brunschwig &amp; Fils&#8217; deep archives of patterns, textures and delightful fabrics, so watch this space!</p>
<p>We are experts in upholstery, reupholstery and custom furniture. Do you have a sofa in your house that you love, but it needs a facelift? Perhaps some new Brunschwig &amp; Fils fabric? Is there a piece that is missing in your house, but you just can&#8217;t find? Please call LRM Interior Design for a consultation; we have the solution for you. (949) 497-6806 or <a title="Contact LRM Interior Design" href="http://lrmdesign.com/contact/default.asp">click here</a> to use our online form.</p>
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		<title>Furniture Faves: Modern Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:44:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our eyes are always peeled for the best of the best that&#8217;s out on the market. We need to keep au courant for our clients, who look to us to not only find what fits in their home, but also what&#8217;s new in the design world. Many of our clients like to freshen up their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our eyes are always peeled for the best of the best that&#8217;s out on the market. We need to keep au courant for our clients, who look to us to not only find what fits in their home, but also what&#8217;s new in the design world. Many of our clients like to freshen up their design with the latest colors, textures, accessories and pieces to keep up with the trends.</p>
<p>And that just means that our job = what we love the most. Shopping! And even if we don&#8217;t shop in the traditional manner, we bookmark these items we fall in love with, both digitally and literally, to refer back to when the time is right to purchase for a project.</p>
<p>So, here are some pieces that were picked out by the award-winner herself, Lisa McDennon, with her inimitable taste and style.This time we&#8217;re looking at pieces that are categorized as &#8220;modern&#8221;—whether that&#8217;s Mid-Century Modern or contemporary. Enjoy!<span id="more-1088"></span></p>
<div id="attachment_1089" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 131px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/artstyleinnov.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1089" title="artstyleinnov" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/artstyleinnov-143x300.jpg" alt="" width="121" height="254" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>—Acrylic Tables by ArtStyleInnovation: Are they side tables? Ottomans? Art? All three? These pieces are so versatile, we just can&#8217;t get enough of them! Especially when you can get them in clear OR smoked acrylic. We love the smoked acrylic for our  luxury bachelor pad projects; they&#8217;re masculine and contemporary all at the same time. Don&#8217;t be shy—use more than one! They&#8217;re only $450 each and you can get custom-made pieces. They&#8217;re perfect to pull out for those occasions where you have more than the usual number of people over. Not enough room for drinks? Voilá! Pull out one or more of these acrylic tables. Problem solved—stylishly.</p>
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<div id="attachment_1090" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 217px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/chevron_stall_oval_float_large.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1090" title="chevron_stall_oval_float_large" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/chevron_stall_oval_float_large-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="207" height="207" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>—Buckley Chevron Lamp by Jill Rosenwald Studio: Mmmm, this lamp is delicious! The oval base comes in white and your choice of navy, taupe or coral. What a perfect lamp to brighten up a dull corner of a room! This oval-base lamp and shade are only $395, which makes it a perfect choice for not breaking the bank. And beware: Lisa loves this lamp so much she wants to design a room around it! She&#8217;s done it before—click here for that story. Each of  these slender, chic lamps come with a Belgian linen shade, a nickel plated 3 way socket, and a matching finial; it was also featured in <em>Elle Decor</em>, so you know it&#8217;s HOT.</p>
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<div id="attachment_1091" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 231px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mid097-14v3_1_1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1091" title="mid097-14v3_1_1" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mid097-14v3_1_1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="221" height="221" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>—<a title="Chelsea Textiles" href="http://www.chelseatextiles.com/us/furniture/mid-century-modern.html" target="_blank">Mid-Century Modern Collection by Chelsea Textiles</a>: Say &#8220;Mid-Century Modern style&#8221; to Lisa McDennon or Jan Smith, and watch them swoon. These ladies love the clean lines and enduring design of the period&#8217;s furniture, be it true vintage or reproductions. And we all love the collection by Chelsea Textiles. Can you say &#8220;ooh, details!&#8221;? Yes, we thought you would when you saw them. The bedside tables are to die for, and the chest of drawers are just perfect. When was the last time you saw a credenza that you liked that much? A dining table where the chairs actually slot in? If the devil&#8217;s in the detail, we&#8217;re definitely in bed with this devil&#8230;</p>
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<p>If you&#8217;re interested in any of these pieces, let us shop for you! We can procure these pieces for you easily and at a great price. Plus, we can let you know if that chest of drawers will really fit in your spare room before you buy it. Call us to find out more: (949) 497-6806.</p>
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		<title>We Love: Robert Allen Fabrics</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though we are basically fabric-obsessed—love that print you&#8217;re wearing, by the way—there&#8217;s a few companies we love more than others. You already know of our dedication to Kravet fabrics, as they have the combination of quality, durability and, of course, style, but Robert Allen has that certain je ne sais quoi that we just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even though we are basically fabric-obsessed—love that print you&#8217;re wearing, by the way—there&#8217;s a few companies we love more than others. You already know of our dedication to Kravet fabrics, as they have the combination of quality, durability and, of course, style, but Robert Allen has that certain <em>je ne sais quoi</em> that we just can&#8217;t get enough of.</p>
<p>We couldn&#8217;t quite make this a Top Five Faves as we couldn&#8217;t whittle our choices down from six. We felt that these fabrics presented a range of reasons why we squeal when the new Robert Allen fabric books hit the studio. So, without further ado, here are our top picks: <span id="more-1079"></span></p>
<div id="attachment_1080" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 185px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lace-2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1080" title="lace 2" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lace-2-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="234" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>1. Romantic: The rich cream fabric sets off the beautiful, sable-colored lace overlay, and we just love how this fabric is romantic without being sentimental or too Victorian. We use this &#8220;Royalty Lace&#8221; in Slate for window treatments and bedding, just for that reason—it&#8217;s something that appeals to women but men don&#8217;t think is too &#8220;girly&#8221;.</p>
<div id="attachment_1081" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/jade.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1081" title="jade" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/jade-300x281.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="185" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>2. Eastern-Inspired: We had two picked for this category, but we settled on this one, as it has the Chinese-painting branches plus the addition of flowers and birds. Although this is available in three colorways, we love this Vintage Blossom fabric in Jade, as it can add a great sense of color to a room without being overpowering. Did we mention we like the birds?</p>
<div id="attachment_1082" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 174px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/geometric.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1082" title="geometric" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/geometric.jpg" alt="" width="164" height="218" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>3. Geometric: Another favorite, Omheining in Fog, is a graphic design print in a great neutral. So? Being a neutral allows it to be used as an accent fabric with multiple color schemes and  design styles, and still have it&#8217;s own sass with the pattern. We like a fabric that&#8217;s both useful and knows how to sass.</p>
<div id="attachment_1083" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 175px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lemon-curry.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1083" title="lemon curry" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lemon-curry-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="165" height="220" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>4. Color: Pillows and smaller fabric-covered items are the best items in a room to use with bright colors, if you don&#8217;t want to be too dramatic. Why? Because it&#8217;s easier, and less expensive, to change out a few accent pillows rather than painting over the mustard yellow walls. Why not choose Mesa fabric in Lemon Curry? Not only does it sound yummy, it looks yummy.</p>
<div id="attachment_1084" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 188px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/zebra2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1084" title="zebra2" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/zebra2-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="178" height="222" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>5. Animal: We do love an animal print at LRM Interior design, and we can&#8217;t get enough of a zebra print. That&#8217;s why this one is so amazing—it&#8217;s grey on grey, rather than black on white, giving it a new subtlety. This way we can sneak in an animal print and not overpower the room! Zebra Lines in Twine is very durable and great for upholstery.</p>
<div id="attachment_1085" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 168px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/stripes.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1085" title="stripes" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/stripes.jpg" alt="" width="158" height="210" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>6. Stripes: Last but not least. We would love this one as a wallpaper, if we only could! True Lines in Cement is a modern classic, in our opinion, because it uses both light and dark colors and the thin lines provide an optical elegance. Interior design tip: Accenting with a bold stripe adds interest to coordinating patterns and prints.</p>
<p>Are you stuck on fabrics? Can we help you with a consult? Or perhaps your problems go beyond fabric and you need a whole room redesigned. Don&#8217;t be afraid to call us for the whole home or office, either; we&#8217;re ready to transform your home with your taste, and our touch. Call today to make your consultation appointment: (949) 497-6806.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time for those little ones that you&#8217;ve fostered through scraped knees, training wheels, the Terrible Twos, through the angst-filled early teen years to finally leave the nest. Kind of&#8230;.they&#8217;ll probably still be home at weekends to do their laundry, unless they got into a college out of state! For some young adults, this will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s time for those little ones that you&#8217;ve fostered through scraped knees, training wheels, the Terrible Twos, through the angst-filled early teen years to finally leave the nest. Kind of&#8230;.they&#8217;ll probably still be home at weekends to do their laundry, unless they got into a college out of state!</p>
<p>For some young adults, this will be the first time they really have a place to themselves. Yes, they&#8217;ll still be surrounded by tens or even hundreds of other students, but they won&#8217;t be surrounded by family. So make it nice for them! But a word to the wise—don&#8217;t take over. Let them personalize the space and make it their own. We&#8217;ve compiled some of our favorite items we think would look great and be useful in a small space.<span id="more-1055"></span></p>
<div id="attachment_1056" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 178px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/BirdseyeOverdoorRackBlk10053299_x.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1056" title="BirdseyeOverdoorRackBlk10053299_x" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/BirdseyeOverdoorRackBlk10053299_x-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="168" height="168" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>1. <a title="Birdie door hanger" href="http://www.containerstore.com/boutique/shopbyDormRoom/dormRoom1">10-Hook Overdoor Hanger:</a> Umbra&#8217;s® Birdie hanger allows for hanging bookbags, purses, hats, scarves and coats on the back of a door and voila, there&#8217;s more space in the closet! And less clutter on the floor, which makes for better relations if your child is sharing a dorm room. We also like the matching Birdie wastebasket too, all available at The Container Store.</p>
<div id="attachment_1057" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 178px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-08-at-3.08.57-PM.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1057" title="Screen shot 2011-09-08 at 3.08.57 PM" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-08-at-3.08.57-PM-206x300.png" alt="" width="168" height="244" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>2. <a title="Pomeroy Dream Diffuser" href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=18138620&amp;KSKU=132114&amp;DecorId=eloise&amp;BTSmode=true&amp;">Pomeroy Dream Turquoise Reed Diffuser</a>: Our young ladies aren&#8217;t as odiferous, shall we say, as their male counterparts, but that doesn&#8217;t mean that a few all-nighters with pizza boxes and way too many Starbucks cups in the trash won&#8217;t make the dorm room smell a bit. And that&#8217;s why Mom bought them a reed diffuser that looks, like, cool and stuff and not like yours. Especially not like yours.</p>
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<div id="attachment_1058" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 178px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bursjon-stool-with-storage__26457_PE090792_S4.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1058" title="bursjon-stool-with-storage__26457_PE090792_S4" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bursjon-stool-with-storage__26457_PE090792_S4-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="168" height="168" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>3. <a title="Storage Stool" href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/64613210">BURSJÖN Stool with Storage</a>: We think this would be a fantastic hamper, as it hides the dirty clothes (that&#8217;s if somebody bothers to put the clothes in there), has vents at the top, but is also a stool! It can be tucked in the corner most of the time, but if a fellow student comes over and seating is at a premium, they&#8217;ll be happy this stool has a dual purpose.</p>
<div id="attachment_1059" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 178px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-08-at-3.24.43-PM.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1059" title="Screen shot 2011-09-08 at 3.24.43 PM" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-08-at-3.24.43-PM-281x300.png" alt="" width="168" height="180" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>4. <a title="Tvilum Bookcase" href="http://www.allmodern.com/Tvilum-7165149-TK1913.html" target="_blank">Tvilum Blink Bookcase:</a> This compact bookshelf is 30&#8243; square, which means you can stack two or more side by side or on top of each other to fit your small space! We love that the shelves are not evenly sized, and that there&#8217;s a wee drawer in the middle that gives not just a pop of color (it&#8217;s reversible and has a different color on the back), but also a little hidey-hole. Note: If you do stack these shelving units, please attach them to the walls so they don&#8217;t fall on someone during a &#8220;rager&#8221;—oops, we mean small get-together with tea and cakes, Mom.</p>
<div id="attachment_1060" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 227px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-08-at-3.25.55-PM.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1060" title="Screen shot 2011-09-08 at 3.25.55 PM" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-08-at-3.25.55-PM-300x198.png" alt="" width="217" height="143" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>5. <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/boutique/shopbyDormRoom/dormRoom2" target="_blank">Large Tint Stacking Drawers</a>: These are seriously awesome, and not your regular stacking drawers. They come in six colors, plus boring &#8220;clear&#8221;, and they are perfect for clothes, stationery or any other item that you don&#8217;t mind having a little on show. If you can&#8217;t tuck these away in a closet (which would be a shame to hide them!), we recommend choosing two colors, like your son&#8217;s favorite sporting team colors, and alternate colors on the stack. We&#8217;d choose purple and gold, naturally.</p>
<p>Need any other tips for your young college student&#8217;s dream dorm room? How about remodeling their old room at home into that spare bedroom, office or home gym you&#8217;ve always wanted? Call LRM Interior Design now to arrange your free consultation: 949-497-6806.</p>
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		<title>Jonathan Adler Takes London!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Frankly, we&#8217;re surprised that those fashionable, stylish Brits haven&#8217;t jumped on Jonathan Adler, bundled him up and taken him off to their damp but decadent wilds of London. Luckily they haven&#8217;t, because we feel, here at LRM Interior Design, that he&#8217;s a national treasure. And he&#8217;s all ours. Although, of course, we will allow him [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1043" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 231px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/263_profile_img1_adler.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1043" title="263_profile_img1_adler" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/263_profile_img1_adler-221x300.jpg" alt="" width="221" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">It&#39;s him! Jonathan Adler!</p></div>
<p>Frankly, we&#8217;re surprised that those fashionable, stylish Brits haven&#8217;t jumped on Jonathan Adler, bundled him up and taken him off to their damp but decadent wilds of London. Luckily they haven&#8217;t, because we feel, here at LRM Interior Design, that he&#8217;s a national treasure. And he&#8217;s all ours.</p>
<p>Although, of course, we will allow him to have a store there, on the ever-so-posh Sloane Avenue in South Kensington, or &#8220;South Ken&#8221; to locals and those in the know. He&#8217;ll be hobnobbing with all the top names there—Paul Smith and Joseph, two of the UK&#8217;s top clothing brands—plus be right around the corner from Sloane Square and all the fab shops down the King&#8217;s Road. But don&#8217;t get us started; we&#8217;ll be booking tickets on British Airways in a minute if we keep going on about it!</p>
<p>It&#8217;s not opening til next month, but to give you a preview, we wanted to show you some of our top faves from the glorious Mr. Adler. So, as the Brits say, let&#8217;s get on with it, then!<span id="more-1042"></span></p>
<div id="attachment_1044" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 173px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ipadcover.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1044" title="ipadcover" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ipadcover-202x300.jpg" alt="" width="163" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>1. The iPad Cover: First of all, it&#8217;s LRM policy that everyone has some form of Jonathan Adler stationery at work, be it file folders, pencil cases or a notebook. We&#8217;ll be surprised if Jan Smith, Senior Designer and recent recipient of an iPad2 for her birthday, isn&#8217;t sporting one of these very soon. For $30, you&#8217;ll have the most stylish iPad ever made because it&#8217;s covered in one of Jonathan Adler&#8217;s signature bold designs. Don&#8217;t ever let anyone borrow it; they&#8217;ll steal the cover even if they can&#8217;t steal the iPad!</p>
<div id="attachment_1045" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 206px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ipadapp.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1045" title="ipadapp" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ipadapp-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="196" height="147" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>2. The Adler App: What else would you have on your Adler-covered iPad but the Jonathan Adler app? Unfortunately it cannot summon the man himself, but you get all sorts of amazing, interactive goodies, from a gift finder and the &#8220;Product du Jour&#8221; to inspirations, photos and comments from fans. It&#8217;s all kinds of wonderful, and frankly, we can&#8217;t get enough!!</p>
<div id="attachment_1046" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 146px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/horse.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1046" title="horse" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/horse-186x300.jpg" alt="" width="136" height="221" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>3. Horse: No, not the playground game, but this midnight-glazed horse head sculpture. We love horses as a masculine décor accessory, and this one has the cleanest of lines with an unusually gorgeous color. This high-fired stoneware piece is over a foot high and just over 10&#8243; wide, and is part of the Menagerie collection. Each prototype is hand carved, then made by a studio in Peru, which Adler found through Aid to Artisans, a non-profit organization that links American designers to artisans in developing countries. Nice!</p>
<div id="attachment_1047" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 195px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hollywood.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1047" title="hollywood" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hollywood.jpg" alt="" width="185" height="187" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>4. Bedding: Live in Hollywood wherever you are in the world with Adler&#8217;s stunning Hollywood bedding set. We can&#8217;t decide between the simpler embroidered design or the full on grey-and-white patterned version. Of course the sheets are made of 100% cotton percale and even the duvet cover has a 400 thread count. Who wouldn&#8217;t want to sleep surrounded by a Jonathan Adler pattern?</p>
<div id="attachment_1048" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 200px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mirror.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1048" title="mirror" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mirror-300x288.jpg" alt="" width="190" height="183" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text"> </p></div>
<p>5. Ventana Mirror: Mirrors are an essential part of a home&#8217;s décor, in our opinion, and Mr. Adler certainly has a few that make our pulses race. This Ventana mirror being one of them. It comes in brass and black—perfect for our luxury bachelor pads— and nickel and white, which will fit nicely in our contemporary designs. We certainly can&#8217;t wait to use either of them. Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who&#8217;s the best OC designer of all? LRM Interior Design? We thought so.</p>
<p>If you need help accessorizing your home, we can help. We are constantly on the lookout for the perfect pieces for our clients&#8217; homes, scouring physical and online sources to bring them the best pieces on their budget. Call (949) 497-6806 to arrange a complimentary consultation with Lisa McDennon, our fearless, and fiercely talented, leader. Or <a title="Email Lisa McDennon" href="mailto:lisa@lrmdesign.com" target="_blank">click here</a> to send her an email directly.</p>
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		<title>Top Five Faves: Metal Tiles</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:35:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Designing tile for kitchens, bathrooms, indoor rooms, outdoor spaces—wherever you want to put it—is one of our favorite things. And we don&#8217;t just make up a nice little picture to show the tile installer, we go through a complete process with our client. We design the whole area and make our tile suggestions that fit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Designing tile for kitchens, bathrooms, indoor rooms, outdoor spaces—wherever you want to put it—is one of our favorite things. And we don&#8217;t just make up a nice little picture to show the tile installer, we go through a complete process with our client.</p>
<p>We design the whole area and make our tile suggestions that fit within the client&#8217;s budget, of course. Then we go through all the tile selections with the client, either at their residence, business or at the showroom, whichever is most appropriate for the client and the size and quantity of the tile.</p>
<p>Then we create a detailed CAD drawing that measures out every little thing, down to the millimeter, down to the space for the grout. We leave no room for chance at LRM Interior Design; we want that tile installer to know exactly what we want him to do. We even make up styleboards that show each type of tile that will go in a certain area. And yes, the contractors love working with us for just this kind of attention to detail, because we help them get the job done right the first time.<span id="more-1035"></span></p>
<p>But we digress. Today&#8217;s blog is not just about tile, but about cool, decorative metal tiles. Tile doesn&#8217;t just have to be ceramic, or even glass. The tile in a room, shower, backsplash or floor doesn&#8217;t have to be made from all one material. We love to mix it up!</p>
<p>And by metal tiles, we don&#8217;t mean those crazy tin ceiling tiles that you see in restored Victorian homes and buildings. Oh no, these are much more exciting&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_1036" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 220px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/195016.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1036 " title="195016" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/195016.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Diamond Tech Tile</p></div>
<p>1. Round It Up: These metal tiles from Diamond Tech Tiles&#8217; Metal Series™ are uber-modern and sleek, and we&#8217;d love to use them in a bathroom or kitchen backsplash in a luxury bachelor pad or other contemporary home. Unfortunately, they can&#8217;t actually be used IN the shower, which we&#8217;re trying not to be upset about. We&#8217;d love it if someone else will come up with a rust-proof version. Titanium, perhaps?</p>
<div id="attachment_1037" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 170px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Aur0044-VER.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1037" title="Aur0044-VER" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Aur0044-VER.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Westminster Verdigris Field Tile</p></div>
<p>2. Aged to Perfection: What&#8217;s better than copper? Verdigris copper. And Westminster Tile has this beautiful, 4&#8243; x 4&#8243; patinaed field tile, perfect for bathroom accents, powder rooms and kitchens. Especially kitchens—can you imagine how cozy and welcoming a kitchen would be with these tiles in it? We can. Let us show you how wonderful it would be in your kitchen.</p>
<div id="attachment_1038" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 249px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Creative.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1038" title="Creative" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Creative-300x194.jpg" alt="" width="239" height="154" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Creative Metal Tiles</p></div>
<p>3. Waves of Water: These stunning tiles evoke the image of a clear stream, rain down a windowpane, or a waterfall, all wonderful images that make them a perfect addition to a master bathroom. They are versatile enough to be used in a traditional or contemporary setting, and if that wasn&#8217;t enough, they&#8217;re also made out of 50% post-consumer recycled content. Creative Metal Tile, we thank you.</p>
<div id="attachment_1039" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 216px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Arizona.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1039" title="Arizona" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Arizona.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="174" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Arizona Hot Dots</p></div>
<p>4. Straight to the Point: Don&#8217;t feel like getting all heavy metal in your interior design? Sometimes less is more, a philosophy we truly believe in. Arizona Hot Dots® have created bronze metal tile liners in a stunning Antique Brown finish. We could match these with the perfect non-metal tile for a design that you would fall in love with!</p>
<div id="attachment_1040" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 226px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/crossville.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1040" title="crossville" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/crossville-300x295.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="213" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Crossville&#39;s Mixology Collection</p></div>
<p>5. Star-Crossed: For over 25 years, Crossville has created some of the most innovative tiles on the market, and their latest collection keeps to their tradition of breaking the industry mold. Their Mixology collection features seven designs in two sizes, 4&#8243; x 4&#8243; and 6&#8243; x 6&#8243;, plus 10 trim options and two random mosaics  available in  four distinctive finishes, providing 98 pieces to “mix” and match for  commercial or residential installations. These also contain 50% post-consumer recycled content, continuing Crossville&#8217;s commitment to sustainability.</p>
<p>Looking to refresh the tile in your kitchen or bath? Want to create a statement with a beautiful tile design, or just need help with tile selection? Give LRM Interior Design a call to set up a complimentary consultation: (949) 497-6806.</p>
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		<title>Top Five Faves: Modern Lighting</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With last week&#8217;s special on Hinkley Lighting, we&#8217;ve gotten a bit light-fixture obsessed. It&#8217;s not a bad thing, for sure, in our business—as you keep hearing us say, the right lighting can transform a room! We can&#8217;t put every one of our favorite light fixtures on the blog, but we&#8217;ve decided to round up some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With last week&#8217;s special on Hinkley Lighting, we&#8217;ve gotten a bit light-fixture obsessed. It&#8217;s not a bad thing, for sure, in our business—as you keep hearing us say, the right lighting can transform a room!</p>
<p>We can&#8217;t put every one of our favorite light fixtures on the blog, but we&#8217;ve decided to round up some of the modern, edgy light fixtures that have caught our eye recently; there&#8217;s a lot of organic shapes, spaceship influences and mixed media here to be inspired by. We certainly were!</p>
<p>And yes, there&#8217;s more to come about our new project with Hinkley&#8230;be patient!</p>
<div id="attachment_1024" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 205px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/boxlight_large.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1024" title="boxlight_large" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/boxlight_large-300x244.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="175" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Box Light</p></div>
<p>1. Box Light—Design House Stockholm:&#8221;Everyday objects can be sculptural, too,&#8221; says Jan Smith, Senior Designer at LRM Interior Design. What looks like a simple, powder-coated aluminum rectangular container actually slides open to reveal a lamp. Slides open? Oh, yes. That means that you can actually control the illumination, almost like a dimmer switch, but more like an Aladdin&#8217;s lamp! Thank you to designer Jonas Hakaniemi—we love the Swedes for their design sensibility. The lamp stands 3/4-inches in height, uses an incandescent bulb and can be laid on a surface or suspended like a pendant lamp. Group two or more together for a dynamic lighting display.</p>
<div id="attachment_1025" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 184px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ART-DK89900-2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1025" title="ART-DK89900-2" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ART-DK89900-2-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="174" height="174" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Caviar Cluster</p></div>
<p>2. Caviar Cluster Chandelier—Arteriors Home: Beautiful glass globes encase what looks like illuminated, polished nickel trumpets in this dramatic chandelier. It would be like having delicate bubbles suspended permanently in your home! The organic shapes do not detract from the intrinsically elegant nature of this ceiling light fixture, and we think that it could be used to great effect in a contemporary home, or even as a surprising accent in a more traditionally styled home. Caviar is always a sign of good taste and luxury&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_1026" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 158px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/361636-John_Pomp_Studios_Infinity.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1026" title="361636-John_Pomp_Studios_Infinity" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/361636-John_Pomp_Studios_Infinity-228x300.jpg" alt="" width="148" height="195" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Infinity Pendant</p></div>
<p>3. Infinity Pendant—John Pomp Studios: How can something almost invisible pack so much punch? We&#8217;re not sure, but we think it&#8217;s the simplicity that does it. This hand-blown glass is the epitome of organic shaping, and has a slight iridescence to it, making it almost ethereal. Can you even really call it a &#8220;shade&#8221;? The pendant is delicate but stunning, and we can see a row of them over a long dining table or a single one over a contemporary round dining table. What a perfect lamp—it&#8217;s shade goes with every color and pattern!</p>
<div id="attachment_1027" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 178px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/361627-Conant_Metal_Light_Ice_Block.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1027" title="361627-Conant_Metal_Light_Ice_Block" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/361627-Conant_Metal_Light_Ice_Block-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="168" height="210" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Ice Block Pendant</p></div>
<p>4. Ice Block—Conant Metal &amp; Lighting: This lamp perfectly blends vintage with contemporary; an old-fashioned set of ice tongs holding a lamp shade made to look like a block of ice! Our mind is spinning thinking of the fun ways you can use this lamp. Restaurant, historic property, or even a mountain lodge-style home, like the project we&#8217;re finishing up in June Lake—all would be great places to install this hand-crafted light fixture. Did we mention the glass is recycled?</p>
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<div id="attachment_1028" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 178px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/HinkleyAtlantis.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1028" title="HinkleyAtlantis" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/HinkleyAtlantis-270x300.jpg" alt="" width="168" height="187" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Atlantis</p></div>
<p>5. Atlantis—Hinkley Lighting: We couldn&#8217;t leave off Hinkley, what with a new project in the works. This lamp is made for the outdoors, one of the more recent collections that Hinkley has released. We loved how sleek these wall sconces were, and the subtlety of the light itself, perfect for gently guiding people through a garden or outdoor space. Choose from aluminum or bronze to accent your landscaping, and Hinkley provides many variations in the Atlantis collection, including post lighting and pocket lamps.</p>
<p>If you are interested in any of these light fixtures, or need a consultation on your home&#8217;s lighting needs, please contact LRM Interior Design by calling (949) 497-6806 or <a title="Contact" href="http://lrmdesign.com/contact/default.asp">click here</a> to use our online contact form.</p>
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