This $1,200 divine and gently worn beauty has so much history. Finding a vintage velvet chair in such a delicious shade gives me goose bumps. Building a scheme around this piece is easy. Start by allowing it to be the…
Author: DCL
An Affair With An Older Chair
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: derik landy, floral, headboard, ikat, orange, pink, red, rose, velvet
Table Top Inspiration
Colorful desert and salad plates may add a touch of whimsy elegance to the table. However, over usage of patterns similar to this (with its matching cups, saucers, etc.) can easily become an unwanted fussy look. It’s best to own…
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Padded Headboard Decor
Padded headboards are ideal solutions for many bedroom decorating dilemmas. They can be big space savers, create a cozy sleeping sanctuary, and upholstered as the primary inspiration or simply take a supporting role. A fully upholstered headboard is very often…
Living With An Oriental
A Persian Rug like this one can be picked up for under $1,000 at auction. Keep in mind the scale of your room and the orientation of the rug and furniture placement. I like a rug with good overall wear…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: bergere, chandelier, derik landry, eames, gold, oriental, ottoman, rug, tan, white
Mixing With Rust(ic) Art
I like finding interesting objects like this large piece and using them as sculptural art. For best success, counter the rustic by using finer features throughout the balance of your space. This helps the piece stand out and will eliminate…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: chandelier, derik landry, gold, gray, shell, white, windmill, yellow
Jadite I Like
There is something about Jadite glass that gives me such comfort evoking warmth, home, and good cookin’. Depending on your space, this auction piece becomes an island, a table, or a dining bar. The trick to making great pieces like…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: back splash, copper, derik landry, green, jadite, kitchen, mosaic, plates, tile
Start With The Art
Inspiration: Salvador Dali, Venice (Blue) Fine drawings are too easily lost in rooms with furnishings in heavy patterns and prints. Cleaner quality pieces enhance the feel this drawing evokes. The organic curve in the sofa connects beautifully with the…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: art, blue, coffee table, dali, derik landry, gold, scone, sofa, upholstery
Auction Art
I very often find unique paintings from unknown artists at auctions and flea markets. Although the pieces are not priceless, they can be amazing jumping-off points for your design. This painting features both vibrant cool tones and an amazing sun…
Pretty Pantry
Ask Derik Your pantry stock should be edited down leaving plenty of space for the buyer to visualize their staples in the space. Expired food products should be composted and containers recycled long before any open house. Storage is a…
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‘Ol Smokey
Ask Derik Nothing says home more than a fireplace and most people love the idea of wood burning fireplaces. Wood burning fireplaces are huge polluters and often banned (or use of) controlled in urban areas. They also smoke up the…
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