Traditional Decor , Green design can be beautiful

Traditional Decor Green design can be beautiful, and designers Vasi Ypsilanti and Margreet Cevasco proved the point when they chose earth-friendly products for a showhouse in Long Island, New York. "You don't have to compromise on quality and good design because a product is green," Vasi says. Even if only a handful of products in a building project are from sustainable sources that's a start, she adds. "If 70 percent of the products are green, what a difference that makes in how you live and in what manufacturers produce." Vasi and Margreet designed the kitchen, a wine room, and a breakfast room in a designer showhouse at Caumsett State Historic Park in Long Island.

Kitchen Designed for Comfort

Bridgehampton builder George Gavalas laid the groundwork, constructing a new house with a spacious rectangular kitchen rich in architectural details. His white wood cabinets with recessed panel doors are accented by pilasters, carved corbels, a plate rack, and a glass-fronted china cabinet. Carrara marble perimeter countertops and a marble mosaic backsplash are sophisticated, while bin-style pulls and a beadboard ceiling keep the mood informal. The white cabinets and marble are warmed by the toast-colored Australian cypress floor and a dark mahogany countertop on the large center island.

Gavalas designed the kitchen so traffic flows easily around the island, and a dining area at one end of the room makes it ideal for entertaining. Two sinks and ample work surfaces accommodate multiple cooks and others who just like to hang out.




To create an inviting eating area, Denyse brought in a large wood table--inspired by an English antique--that can extend to seat 12 people. The table also works as a serving area for buffets or as a place for children to do homework, she says.

Comfort was the mantra for seating, with a pair of upholstered wing chairs bookending the table. "The armchairs give the kitchen more of a family-room feeling," Denyse says. A Swedish country settee backing up to a large window is softened with colorful blue and pink pillows ("colors the vibrant skies of the Hamptons are known for"). Antique wicker chairs across from the bench are casually slipcovered in a cozy plaid fabric.

A reproduction of an antique chandelier hangs above the table, and a striped cotton area rug provides warmth and softness underfoot while helping to define the dining area.




The lure of a kitchen is undeniable. No matter the occasion or time of day--from tempting aromas of coffee in the morning to fresh-baked bruschetta before a dinner party--it's the room that seems to have a magnetic pull. And while attracting people may be no problem, interior designer Denyse Rinfret prefers to create kitchens where people will linger. That motivation drove her interior design for the Hampton Designer Showhouse in Bridgehampton, New York. "I wanted a kitchen where people would gather and stay, not just a place to grab a bite and leave," says the Manhasset, New York, designer. "I like the kitchen to be a communal room where people sit with family and friends to eat, converse, read, or just relax."




A decorative plate rack, pilasters flanking the farmhouse sink, brushed nickel fixtures, and marble tops and mosaic backsplash give the new kitchen vintage character.

IKEA Kitchen Design Ideas Modern 2011

The IKEA kitchen design is not only ideal for big space, but it will work for small space too. These IKEA kitchen remodeling ideas 2011 allows you to move comfortably letting the children play around the kitchen since the space provided is large enough. The finishes come in various materials and colors that will make your kitchen look more stylish. Just visit IKEA online to enjoy 2011 IKEA Kitchen Design Ideas.

My new kitchen design

My new red kitchen designed by Kabnoury

Indian Ideas For Living Room And Bedroom

Magic of nature , Magic Colors , Magic of art and culture , Find all of this in India .


This country is something spiritual and even magic. “Fragrance of the Indies” collection is the most amazing offer of La Maison Coloniale, which invite you to relax and travel to distant lands in the comfort of your own home. This collection reflectes nature of India, its culture and traditions. “Fragrance of the Indies” is a collection of living room and bedroom designs. These interior designs are unique and inspiring. All furniture is hand crafted, sculpted and assembled according to ancient tradition, so it is mostly made of natural materials. La Maison Coloniale

Indian King Duvet Set Sari Bedding Bedspread Coverlet

Brighten your bedroom & transform your bed with the royal grandeur of Indian culture. Go for a dramatic makeover of your bed and this bedspread would become a conversational piece of art. This bedspread is a perfect blend of luxurious style & enriching beauty. The sparkling embellishments in gold & silver will lend a spectacularly ethnic look and add style to your room.