Do you have barstools in your kitchen? I do, but they’re nothing fabulous. I was more worried about the kitchen table and chairs and beds and sofas that I really didn’t give much thought to the barstools, as long as we had a pair.

Browsing through images on Houzz and Pinterest, my two faves, I always see kitchens with fabulous barstools that tie the whole look of the kitchen together. How about those lucite barstools in the second image above? Bold and dramatic. The Bertoia wire stools are chic and modern and the tan stools are simple and traditional, with high backs and X bases that add detail to the space.

Now I’m having total barstool envy, and I’m wishing I would have chosen bold barstools in a vibrant color or textured fabric rather than the plain old wood ones I got on sale. Instead of having barstool envy, I could always add funky pillows to the ones I’ve got or repaint or refinish them for a fun weekend project. Right?

What are your take on barstools in the kitchen? Should they be bold and fabulous or simple and stylish?

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Think Fabricate is a Brooklyn-based design studio that’s created a range of cabinets and casegoods to help get your clutter situation under control. With a range of wall-mounted and stand-alone pieces, there’s bound to be a solution for every home that combines both modern forms and premium functionality. We’ve featured some of their cool work here before .

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Clever Storage Furniture from Think Fabricate

You’ve heard of stacking chairs, right? But what about a  Stacking Lamp ? Canadian designer William McDonald  created one inspired by the classic stacking ring children’s toy, Stacking Lamp is versatile, customizable and colorful. You can choose any combination of  stacking components that cover the wooden dowel – lampshade, coat hanger or spacer, making this lamp a multifunctional and completely customizable product. Plus, they come in a few nice colors. Stack the shades upside-down for some ambient lighting

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Stacking Lamp by William McDonald

Happy Friday!! Hope you have a fabulous weekend ahead.

Here’s this week’s Weekly Six:

1 – An interesting clothing rack that would look awesome in retail locations.

2 – I really want to live here.

3 – And here.

4 – Lawn Jenga seems to be a recent trend – have you tried it?

5 – Will you be having corned beef and cabbage this weekend?

6 – Perhaps a Shamrock Shake instead? Here’s how to make your own.

Happy St. Paddy’s Day Weekend!

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Black interior doors. Such an interesting concept. I’ve never actually seen or thought about black interior doors until I saw them on Pinterest a few days ago.

Against glossy white molding, I love the way the black pops. One home I saw painted the doors facing the hallway black and kept the interior (facing the bedrooms and bathrooms) white, which adds a contrast and element of surprise.

Is there any other color you can imagine painting your interior doors? Other than white or ivory, of course! I’m not sure I can…maybe a dark glossy navy but I would still probably prefer black. How about you?

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British-Japanese designer Reiko Kaneko pushes the boundaries when it comes to fine bone china. Gone away are traditional figurines or your grandmother’s not-so-exciting tea set, and replaced with beautiful, modern designs, oftentimes inspired by her Japanese heritage. Now back to that tea set… The Drip Tease collection might be a classic looking tea set in form, but this one has a bit of a contemporary twist. Drip Tease teapot in gold Each piece in the set comes complete with playful drips of “tea” represented in precious gold and platinum

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Drip Tease Collection by Reiko Kaneko

twentytwentyone has exclusively launched Tim Fishlock ‘s limited edition Typeseat print . Each letter of the alphabet is represented by an iconic chair from the twentieth century. That’s right, swoon-worthy modern chairs mixed with typography in one limited edition (of only 300!), signed screen print. Get yours here

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Chair Alphabet: Typeseat Print by Tim Fishlock

Swedish-based mapog aim to give birds what they really need – a simple home without all the fancy adornments or special materials. Bird_House is constructed of basic wood and designed in a traditional form, made to attach to any tree. Let’s face it, that’s all birds really need to feel at home, right?

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Get Out! Bird_House by mapog

What do you think of when you think of quilted? For me, my first thought is NOT anywhere near the quilted goodness you see above. But that’s ok – there’s nothing wrong with that, right? I think it’s exciting to see a contemporary spin on certain styles, which seems to be happening with quilted styles.

Looking at these images above, the quilted look also reminds me of the iconic Chanel designs, which are classic, timeless and elegant. I wouldn’t mind a style such as that in my bedroom or living room, that’s for sure.

While typically I’ve leaned towards a classic tufted look, the quilted look is something I wouldn’t mind seeing more of. Elle Decor lists quilted as one of its upcoming trends, and that’s fine with me!

How about you – what do you think of quilted patterns in home decor?

sofa / bed / vase

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When it comes to design, bathrooms no longer have to be ignored thanks to companies like Inbani . The Spain-based company focuses on modern bath fixtures and accessories, and their New Norm Bath Collection will make you want to throw out that old cup you’re using to hold your toothbrushes immediately. Designed by architects Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn, of NORM Architects , the five piece collection is both sleek and minimal, stripping away all unnecessary decoration and leaving a functional series

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New Norm Bath Collection from Inbani