by DesignBabylon on 3 February 2010
Rooms lined with Verre Eglomisé panels create a very dramatic effect — especially in smaller spaces like a powder room, bathroom or vestibule. If you are decorating a room that does not have an exterior light source like a window, lining one or more walls with a mirrored panel will bounce light around and give the illusion of a larger space with more light. Turn down the lights for a very romantic effect (ooh la la!)
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by DesignBabylon on 29 January 2010
Ok, ok… so “curule” is really a smarty-pants-make-everyone-feel-dumb way of saying “x-based” stool, but don’t discount the “humble” stool’s contribution to interior design. The curule is also known as a Savanarola chair or a Dante chair. Whatever you call it, it is a classic piece that can be always incorporated into any decorating style.
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Savanarola chair,
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