Lighting design,part 1 - Galle lamps

Émile Gallé (French, May 8, 1846–September 23, 1904) was a glass maker, ceramist, and designer known as one of the most outstanding glass artists of the 19th-century. He was also a pioneering artist of the Art Nouveau Movement.

For a Classic or French -Art Nouveau inspired interior design, one of the most beautifull lighting pieces you can use are the Galle type lamps. Galle is not only the person who created this type of glass manufacture but also a brand. 

In our times there are other manufacturers that work the glass in this way, but they must mark them as " Type Galle". They make very good imitations, which express the same feeling as the original when you see them.

For your consideration and to make an ideea o the beauty of this art pieces lamps please see the pictures below.

Bathroom Design

In a home, the bathroom is the place that many people have different opinions about. Some take the room as  the place where you wash. Others as the one where you relax, or start your mornings. Either way, it does not  mean that it does not have to be a stylish place.

For me, the bathroom combines the necessity of being clean and relaxing. I think the bathroom is one of the places in your home that says a lot about your personality.

An ideal bathroom design must combine your necessities with your conception of comfort, and your personality. It is not always a must for the bathroom design to integrate in the home style, as it is a room 

with another functionality that the rest, it can be treated as an individual.

When designing a bathroom you must keep in mind the proportions of the objects you want to include there,their use and efficiency. Try not to make it too crowded and to keep a flow of what you need to use    ( ex. put the bidet next to the toilet). Choose if possible, a room that has at least a small window. If there isn't one, then integrate good artificial light and do not forget about the ventilation system. 

You are not obliged to keep the old standards and fill the walls and the floor with tile. Think where a splash of water may happen and you can use it on that sector. You can complete the empty sections with other type of materials, but keep in mind that more than 3 material in one room is too much. Also be attentive at the textures and colors, they can be opposite, but they must come together as a whole at the end.

As the quality of the materials has evolved a lot in our days, you can find now even wallpaper that it may be used in high humidity environment like the bathroom, or even special treated wood that resists in contact with water.

If the bathroom is small you can include a big mirror which will make the room appear as larger, and double the light effect.

You can add a nature touch with some plants ( ex. fern and orchid resist very good in this environment , or a personal one with some family pictures, or a place you have some books you read when your taking a bath. If you are a romantic one or someone who likes the spa then make a niche,or put a small table where you can arrange some candles or bath oils on.

Please see below some photos that i have chosen for your inspiration. There are many styles you can choose from, but what ever you do, make it your personal one.  :)

Christmas table 2012 trendy design

As Christmas is coming up, and most of us girls start looking for fun and trendy decorations for our house and dinner table, i thought it would be nice to give you some pointers of what is is fashion this year.

You may have heard by know, that the colors of the decorations, this year are back to basics, meaning we use RED, GREEN,GOLD, SILVER and WHITE. I could not be happier! In my opinion, this are the colors of the Christmas holidays. These colors are warm and joyful. Kids love them, and are perfect for dinner tables.

So, here are a few tips for arranging your Christmas table:
1. if you use many colorful decorations, then put the plates and tablecloth in just one simple color, preferably white. this way the decorations will stand up.
2. candles, is a must have!! they give a festive look to the table, and a warm invitation to a nice meal.
3. small gifts for your guests, placed on the table, make an elegant opening of the evening.
4.try to integrate some flowers or tree branches on the table.
5.do not put more than 4 colors on the table; maybe you can make it work with more, but it is risky. keep it nice and simple, and you will have an elegant table arrangement.

Below, you have some examples, that may inspire you ! :)

Wish you nice holidays with your loved ones!