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Quite often, the problem is not planning a remodel or even redecorating, you may even have the funds just burning a hold in your pocket ,waiting to be spent; sometimes, the problem is simply deciding what you want to do! Whether your mind is blank or if you’re over-inspired with so many fantastic ideas that you can’t decide on one, these tips will help get on track.

Finding Inspiration

If you’re having a hard time finding something to inspire you, maybe you’re looking for too much. Instead of trying to vision an entire room, perhaps find a rug, piece of art or a color that just draws you in and then plan your decorating scheme around that. Sometimes just looking through magazines, browsing the internet or going shopping will trigger the design that you’ve been looking for.

Finding Your Style

Don’t be afraid to try something that is totally not you! If you’ve always had neutral rooms, go bold! Been doing the contemporary thing since before it was in style? Why not try Victorian? It’s always a thrill to shop for antiques and vintage items.

Reuse What You Can

On a budget? Quite often, just changing the paint color on your walls, buying a new cover for the couch, moving the furniture around and adding a few new decorative pillows is all that you need to get you out of the boring rut that you’ve found yourself in.

Address Your Lighting

Whether you’re doing an entire remodel or just sprucing things up a bit, don’t overlook your lighting. There is nothing exciting about that same light fixture you’ve been looking at for the past 10 years. Adding pendants, recess lighting, chandeliers, wall scones or an assortment of fun lamps will give your space an instant facelift. You can’t imagine the impact that stylish lighting can have on a room until you see the transformation!

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The way a room is laid out can have a huge impact on not only how aesthetically-pleasing it is but on how comfortable it is to be in too! Creating a balance between furniture, accents and the flow of traffic can leave you with a harmonious room.

• Control the Flow – People and pets need to be able to find their way through the room without obstacles or tight, undesirable squeezes. Keeping seating where it won’t interfere with doors and electrical outlets is crucial. Also, take into consideration recliners that may become fully extended or leafs that might be added to tables.

• Have a Focal Point – Every room needs a focal point. In homes with a fireplace, the mantle usually takes over, a contemporary bedroom has a platform bed, etc. The eyes can become lost and exhausted if left to travel aimlessly throughout a room and never reach a focal point. Wall fountains, art, biofuel fireplaces or even large aquariums all work well.

• Scale – The furnishings need to be reflective of the size of the room. You simply cannot have over-sized furniture in a small space. Choose clean lines and create balance to make the room appear larger.

If you feel a little lost in your room or something is just not quite right, you may just need to rearrange a few things. When the layout of your room is perfect, you will know right away. Sometimes it helps to leave, go get a coffee and then see how you feel stepping back into the room for the first time to determine what is throwing the space off balance.

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You don’t have to have an ocean at your backdoor to appreciate a modern lounge daybed. You really don’t even need to be the type of person who enjoys an afternoon nap. All you need is to be someone who appreciates comfort and an elegant, contemporary look. At times, comfort and contemporary certainly do not live harmoniously but the Lagoon daybed by Solpuri proves that the two can create the perfect balance.

Imagine this stunning piece by your pool, on your deck or even under your favorite tree, it certainly would catch a few glances from jealous neighbors. The Lagoon features a very modern roundish frame with an amazingly plush mattress to envelope you in comfort and promote deep relaxation. It’s even large enough to sleep two!

What makes this daybed so special is its removable shade that transitions with ease so when you’ve had enough sun you can create your own shade. Still not impressed? How about the fact that the translucent base actually lights up on the inside to create a gorgeous moonlight-colored glow at night?

If you are looking for that perfect contemporary piece that will compliment your outdoor living space yet invite you in for days of relaxation, the Lagoon daybed just might be it. For more information on this season’s collection, visit the Solpuri website.

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Funky, contemporary, retro AND vintage all rolled into one? Is that even a possible or logical combination? Apparently so! One of Padstyle’s readers was kind enough to recommend the Plush Deco site in the comments section of our Top 25 Interior Design and Furniture Blogs entry. Well, if you can’t tell by the flower-inspired chair in the picture, this is definitely a furniture line worthy to be labeled as Friday fun!

The upholstered Flower Blossom Chair is not only incredibly unique and a definite showstopper, it’s surprisingly comfortable. It comes in green, purple and black, covered with a shiny microfiber fabric and it has a gorgeous swiveling chrome base. If you have a room that’s just lacking something, this may be that one focal point piece that you desperately need. This is a chair that would look great in an office too, it certainly is a conversation starter and a fabulous way to break the ice.

Who says furniture has to be either stylish or comfortable? Why can’t you have the best of both worlds? For more information on the Flower Blossom Chair or to view the rest of the incredibly fun and oh-so-stylish furniture, visit the Plush Deco website.

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Creating a mudroom in your home may be the smartest thing you ever do. This is a room that you won’t understand how you ever lived without once you have one and you certainly will never be able to go without one again! Mudrooms keep clutter and dirt out of the rest of your home. This is the perfect place for sports and camping equipment, shoes, coats, umbrellas, dog leashes, etc.

If you are not planning a remodel in your home to add in a mudroom, you can create a mock one with the help of shelving, hooks and storage containers.

Choose a Location

If you have a backdoor to your home with a large storage space, this is an ideal location as is a larger laundry room, basement or a portion of your garage. The idea is to build your mudroom near a door!

Install Shelves

The bottom portion of the wall should have shoe racks or shelving, making sure that there are tall areas to allow for boots. Then, shelving on the rest of the wall can be for seasonal items, camping supplies, etc. If you have a large family you may even want to designate a specific area to everyone for their belongings.

Add Hooks

You cannot imagine how useful simple hooks can be! You can hang coats, scarves, umbrellas, tennis rackets, keys, leashes, backpacks and book bags, etc., from them. Be sure to allow enough space between them so things don’t get too crammed.

Storage Containers

Large Tupperware containers or old wicker baskets are ideal for gardening tools, gloves, balls and other odds and ends that can easily become cluttered if they don’t have a proper home.

Having a mudroom will keep the rest of your home organized and free of clutter. Whether you have a contemporary and very simplistic home or not, anyone can appreciate not having piles of coats and shoes dropped at the door when everyone comes home!

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VANDEYK Contemporary Cycles is a collaboration of renowned creative professionals dedicated to a simple mission; designing and building the most ravishingly beautiful bicycles – and not compromising along the way. The result? A perfectly handcrafted and strictly limited objects of art – 25 bicycles per collection worldwide. The first collection: “Nightstream”.

The team behind VANDEYK is a handpicked brigade of experienced experts in fields as diverse as design, handmade bicycle frame building, photography and writing – a crew of likeminded bel-esprits which all have a proven track record working for major international brands. Along with creative and design excellence, the bicycles are devotedly handbuilt by one of the best European framebuilders, who has also been Senior engineer at SRAM, developing major parts of the shifting system in the Tour de France, finishing 1st and 2nd in 2010.

Designer: VANDEYK Contemporary Cycles

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Nothing ruins the aesthetic of a contemporary room faster than clutter. Therefore, it is safe to say that the key to a minimalistic modern living space is stylish storage solutions that will give everything a proper home. One of the best ways to tuck things away is by using a storage ottoman.

Versatility

Not only can you store blankets, games, magazines, dog toys and remote controls in these versatile pieces of furniture, they’re actually really functional. Obviously, you can use them to put your feet up as they were designed for but they also double as fun chairs when your guest list exceeds your seating capacity. If that’s not enough, place a tray on top of one and use it as a decorative end table. That’s a lot of uses from one simple piece of furniture.

Design

Ottomans come in various shapes, sizes, colors and fabric selections so really, whatever you are looking for, you are sure to find it. They can be subtle and blend in with the rest of your decor or use them as your opportunity to add a splash of color in your room. What could possibly be better in an all black or white room than a lime green, hot pink or turquoise blue ottoman to add a little fun?

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If you thought that contemporary architecture is defined by stark brooding monochromatic color palettes then the the Stamberg Aferiat house should change this misconception. Located on Shelter Island in New York, this multi-colored marvel with its myriad of hues zaps some zany magic in the usually staid modern architectural field. Architects Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferia lists Marcel Breuer, Charles Gwathmey , Ellsworth Kelly as their inspirations.

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These custom doors come from Casali and border between commercial use or in an aggressive contemporary themed home. Often we forget that a door can make a room a stand out or be a centerpiece in a design theme. Here Casali embraces bold with their colorful designs. More information: here.

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Any furniture that has been inspired from the notorious "Chippendales" will get the votes from the fairer sex for sure! Check out the Limited Edition Chippensteel Chair which unlike its human counterparts plays down the cheese factor. Exhibiting currently at NYC's Moss Gallery, the Chippensteel series uses designer Oskar Zieta's FiDU technology where "every shape cut from steel sheet can be inflated into a 3d object. It means that the same technology can be applied to any complexity of form. The contours of the metal sheets are cut using a laser, welded together by a robot and then inflated at high pressure to form a 3d object." Quite a mouthful but we still give these visually striking chairs a big thumbs up.

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