Incorporating salt crystal lamps into your home’s interior design not only adds a beautiful and natural element to your décor but they can be beneficial to your health too!

Salt crystal lamps are made from salt crystals from the Himalayan mountain regions and are over 250 million years old. Salt crystal lamps are natural ion generators. They generate negative ions into the atmosphere which restore and neutralize the air quality in your home. Many appliances such as televisions, computers, air-conditioners and countless other electronic devices emit positive ions that when in high doses can negatively affect our moods and energy levels making us prone to crankiness, exhaustion and depression.  By keeping a rock salt lamp in areas of the home where electronic devices are polluting the air space, it can help to neutralize and/or balance the positive/negative ions in the atmosphere.  It has also been noted that rock salt lamps can help with symptoms caused by asthma, allergies and other illnesses.

Not only are the salt crystal lamps beneficial to your health and well-being but they add an earthy and natural look to your home décor as well.  The mined crystals come in many different shades including white, pink, orange, peach and red. They can also be sculpted in various shapes such as spheres, pyramids or cones and are typically mounted on a sturdy wooden base. In addition to their appearance, they also serve as a gentle and subdued accent light ideal for meditation, mood lighting or for use as a nightlight.  These beautiful treasures are perfect functional pieces offering better health and functionality without skimping on style.

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If you live in a studio apartment, a small space or just need to section off an area of your home, a great way to accomplish this is by using a stylish room divider or partition. Partitions are also perfect if you would like divide a room into sections but want to keep the space open. There are beautiful partitions you can browse through from extremely affordable to luxurious but pricier finds, explore your options and see which works best for you. Below are some beautiful examples of room partitions used in the home:

The way you design your home can be a vivid representation of who you are. By using a mandala in your interior space you can shine light on a specific aspect of your inner landscape.

The Mandala is the Sanskrit word for “circle” or “completion.”  The mandala has a vast history among many people and different cultures. Buddhists, Tibetans and Hindus have all derived intrinsic meaning from the mandala and view it as a sacred symbol of deep spiritual significance and a representation of wholeness.

In the west, psychoanalyst Carl Jung has described the mandala as being “a representation of the unconscious self.” The mandala is a reflection of its creator and can be found not only in our imaginations but in nature as well. On a small scale, some examples of mandalas include flowers, seashells and tree trunks – on a much larger scale you can view planet earth and our entire universe as being in the shape of a mandala!

Flower Mandala: Dahlia

Below are some stunning examples of how mandalas can be used to beautify your living space:

Bookshelf Mandala

Mandala Bedding and Blankets

Mirror Mandala

Mandala Coasters

Rug Mandala

Mandala Clock

Bowl Mandala

Wall Art: Crochet Mandalas

Mosaic Mandala Rocking Chair

Mandala Reclaimed Wood Table

August 6th marks the birth date of a legendary figure in the Pop and Modern Art Movement – Andy Warhol

Warhol’s art encompassed many forms of media, including hand drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, silk screening, sculpture, film, and music. His art flourished throughout the 1960s’s and although he passed on in 1987, his unique style continues to inspire many contemporary artists today.

No Title, 1967

Liz No.5 (Early Colored Liz) 1963

Campbell's Soup Cans, 1962

Marilyn Diptych, 1962

Gun, 1981

Moonwalk, 1987

Whether it be lounging in your living room with a magnificent aerial view of space or falling asleep with a lush evergreen forest in your bedroom, gorgeous wall murals can transform your room into any place you would love to be.  A wall mural creates a striking impact and can dramatically transform any space into a work of art.  Wall murals are excellent options for single rooms or small places.  It can help turn something plain into something beautiful and unique.

Wall Mural of Space with Moon and Earth

Wall Mural of Forest

Wall Mural of City Scape

Wall Mural of Purple Fantasy Tree

Wall murals tell a story about the people who dwell there.  If you don’t have a clear picture in your mind of what you want, a good muralist can help you through the process of deciding by offering up their own ideas in collaboration with yours.  They can help illustrate your ideas, tastes and style for you.

Abstract Painted Wall Mural

Sand Wall Mural

Moon Wall Mural

Outdoors/Camp Wall Mural

Guitar Music Wall Mural

Octopus Wall Mural

Mod Abstract Wall Mural

Lake with Cherry Blossom Tree Wall Mural

Eye Wall Mural

If you are an artist, you may consider painting your own mural – giving it your own personal touch.  If you aren’t an artist but still want to paint your own mural, many places offer paint by number wall murals as well.  Not all wall murals have to be painted on either. If you can’t afford to hire a muralist, you can purchase a pre-made canvas, vinyl or fabric mural and paste it onto your wall or you can opt for wall decals and stencils to brighten up and enhance the space.

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Derek Chen is a furniture designer, with experience as an engineer and management consultant, who founded Council as a way to add an American spin on contemporary design. Working with a host of international designers, Council manufactures a massive collection of American design while making sustainable choices whenever possible during the manufacturing process. San Francisco-based Chen continues to design for and head the company, always using his keen engineer’s eye to put out a blend of designs with a handcrafted feel and a modern aesthetic. Let’s see what keeps this multifaceted designer inspired in this week’s Friday Five .

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Friday Five with Derek Chen of Council