Portable Shelter by Atelier OPA

Imagine having a comfortable couch or lush bed right at your fingertips whether you are on road trip, camping or traveling to any destination. Imagine giving your friends, family and overnight guests access to their own personal kitchen and bedroom when they visit your home. If you struggle with limited space but would like to still have all the luxuries of living in a roomy place – why not give mobile furniture a try?

Kenchikukagu Collection - Mobile Kitchen, Work Station and Bedroom

Kenchikulagu is a collection of mobile furniture designed by Atelier OPA from Japan. The Kenchikukagu collection includes a mobile work station, a mobile bed and a mobile kitchen. All of these portable furnishings can be folded up into a case when not in use. Talk about an easy move!

Kenchikukagu Mobile Kitchen

Sofa in a Box

This sofa is easy to pull out anywhere and you can enjoy comfy, cozy relaxation time no matter where you end up!

iMusic Inflatable Music Chair

This beanbag-like seat can be easily compacted when necessary.  It features a built-in speaker system which plays music when you hook up your ipod, iphone or MP3 player to it. There is a pocket on the side that will comfortably and safely hold your music device.

Modular Portable Workstation

The Kruikantoor by Dutch designer Tim Vinke - Portable Office

This portable office is an excellent solution if you are working from home or conducting business while away on vacation.

While some portable furniture can be pricey, it is definitely less expensive than the money you would have to dish out to build an entirely new bedroom or the extra cash you’d spend on a hotel room. In my opinion, the benefits of mobile furniture definitely outweigh the costs. Plus, you don’t have to sacrifice style with these modern furnishings. They are comfortable, convenient and great to look at too!

Nothing feels better than kicking off my shoes and sprawling out on a luxurious rug when I get home from a long day.  I love wood floors but having an area rug to keep my tootsies nice and warm in the morning and to keep me from slipping and sliding around is always a treat. In my opinion, choosing the right rug is like purchasing a piece of artwork for your floor, so I always make sure to buy something that will please me every time I look at it!

Below are a few eye-catching rugs – modern, classic, unusual, interesting and beautifully crafted!

A fun and inspiring rug can bring a whole new life to your space. Instantly add beauty and comfort to your home!

The way you feel when you enter a particular room can be as simple as choosing the right colors for your space.  Colors can communicate meaning in many different ways. While some of the symbolism is universal such as the colors in nature other meanings are based on color in a cultural and societal context.

Red

Red will strengthen and invigorate you.  Red is associated with fire, romance and passion. It can be used to increase self-confidence promoting courage and boldness.  This color is preferably used to accent a white or gray room but it can be used as the primary color. Just be careful! Because red is a stimulating color, it can make you overly excited or agitated.

Orange

Orange can help get your creative juices flowing. It inspires self-expression and open-mindedness. It is a youthful color.  This color is especially great for a child’s room décor. Similar to red, this color is also an excellent accent color when paired with white, gray or black.

Yellow

Yellow is by far my favorite color especially in home décor. Associated with sunlight, yellow inspires lightness, cheerfulness and joyfulness. Yellow also increases focus and concentration. It can enhance intellect and clarify cloudy thoughts. It is also known to help increase appetite. Another excellent accent color when paired with gray, black or white.

Green

Green inspires prosperity, growth and balance. For obvious reasons, green is the color most associated with nature.  It encourages a fresh start, new beginnings and positive changes. 

Blue

Blue is the most soothing and calming color of the spectrum. It promotes peace and tranquility. It calms aggression, tension and brings serenity and harmony to your space.

Purple

Purple encourages spirituality, creativity, compassion and wisdom. It inspires a fresh perspective. Purple is also a very royal and noble color. Magical and mysterious, the color purple is a luxurious color and one of my personal favorites.

Even the photos of beautiful spaces with one or more of these bold colors can evoke a feeling by simply looking at them. Imagine living in a space where a particular color shines and the ways it may influence, encourage and inspire the mood and attitude you desire.

Whether it is through furniture, fabric or wall decor, there are countless ways to transform a room but if you truly want to revive a room quickly, effectively and inexpensively, lighting can be a lovely outlet for a room refresher.

Adding different lighting techniques, accents, colors or fixtures to your space can set the right ambiance in any space.

You don’t have to sacrifice style when you’re shopping for the little ones.  You can spruce up your kiddies bedroom, playroom or nursery with some modern highlights that are fun, affordable,  easy to use and look great!

Bare walls can be a drag to look at, but if you can’t afford a muralist why not add some stylish decals or wall art to your child’s room?

You can base the room’s entire theme and color scheme from one affordable accent you place on the wall. This will make the design process much breezier!

If you’re in the market for fine furniture that is both sustainable and one-of-a-kind, look no further than pieces created from reclaimed wood.  Reclaimed wood is lumber taken from old barns, factories and warehouses and re-used to make gorgeous furnishings for your home.  

An eye for reclaimed wood has gained momentum in the interior design community for good reasons. Acquiring reclaimed wood is like having a slice of history added to your home décor. Each piece has a unique appearance with complex grain patterns that tell their own story.

Reclaimed wood is environmentally friendly by helping to reduce the amount that pours into our landfills. Additionally, reclaimed wood is extremely stable and durable. By standing the test of time, reclaimed wood has proven to be a hardy material well worth the wait.