Vintage Vera Neumann Linens

The Vera Company

Jay Johnson - Our Design2Share interior design expert Irwin Weiner is away in Venice with a client, and we can't wait to see photos of the resources he'll bring back. Meaningwhile, Irwin told us about some wonderful fifties-and-sixties bedding and kitchen linens he grew up with in Cape Town, and we did a little research into New York's own Vera Neumann. A huge hit in the fashion world - she originated the designer silk scarf and introduced a pop sensibility to clothing - she's widely collected today. Check out the Vera Company website for bits and pieces that are produced today, as well as Vera's book. This video is from Vera devotee and collector, fashion designer artist Francisco Medavog.

It's clear to see that style elements like Vera bedding and linens in Irwin's childhood home played a big role in influencing his future design career. "I never forgot how bright and crazy they were," says Irwin, "and now I'm jaded. I don't like boring, pale bed linens. They look too washed out to me." Check out these Vera eBay offerings, including the Vera Forbidden Fruit plates (fantastic)!

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Update on March 5, 2011 by Design2Share

Super King Size Leather Beds: We just found a great collection of sleek leather bed designs. They add sophistication, whether your bedroom decor is traditional or modern.

Featured Project: DIY Painted Headboard

Now is the perfect time to think about freshening up your interior space. With a splash of color here and a new piece of furniture there, it's easy to redecorate. Here's a quick, budget-conscious DIY design idea to help get you started.

Paint Your Own Headboard

Chances are if you if you purchased your bed frame as part of a bedroom set, the headboard is already included. If you don't want to put forth the extra cash, especially after paying for a pricey mattress, no problem! Paintedheadboards are a great way to add a pop of color to your bedroom.

Step 1: Measure the width of the head of your bed and mark it with blue painter's tape from floor to ceiling. Now, choose your color based on your desired color scheme. You obviously don't want it to be the same shade as your walls, but it should complement that color.

Step 2: Once you have your color, paint the wall, staying within the blue painters tape. Once the paint dries, if you choose to do so, you can detail with paint or with some removable wall decals from a company like Blik. For as little as $40, Blik makes easily removable wall decals in fun shapes like bookshelves, chandeliers, birds, etc. If this sounds like too much work, don't worry and leave your wall a solid color.

Step 3: Simply position your bed up against the painted wall, prop up some decorative Euro pillows in coordinating colors and patterns, and you have yourself a headboard. You might want to take this opportunity to invest in a new comforter or duvet in fun, light, spring colors. You'd be surprised at what a little bit of paint and some new bedding can do for your space!

 

Contemporary vanities and more at Decor Planet for your bathroom needs.

Nadia Geller: Kitchen Remodeling Tips

Nadia Geller Designs

Irwin Weiner ASID - Designer Nadia Geller hits all the right notes in this video on remodeling your kitchen. Talk about drama!

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Decorate a Bedroom - Hand-Blocked Textiles

CountryLiving/Hearst Communications, Inc. 

Irwin Weiner ASID - As a designer, I love to decorate a master bedroom. It's a challenge to turn a plain room or suite of rooms into an inviting adult retreat. We talk a lot at Design2Share about master bedroom trends, and we selected a video that showcases some wonderful work from talented Manhattan designer Katie Ridder. Her hand-blocked textiles are bright and happy, and banish the Pale, Blah Bedding syndrome that plagues most master suites. Note to adults: bright and bold isn't only for kids rooms. Check out the master bedroom, bath, and walk-in closet from last year's CountryLiving House of the Year.

 

 

 

 

                       

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Update on February 28, 2011 by Design2Share

Super King Size Leather Beds: We just found a great collection of sleek leather bed designs. They add sophistication, whether your bedroom decor is traditional or modern.

Featured Project: DIY Painted Headboard

Now is the perfect time to think about freshening up your interior space. With a splash of color here and a new piece of furniture there, it's easy to redecorate. Here's a quick, budget-conscious DIY design idea to help get you started.

Paint Your Own Headboard

Chances are if you if you purchased your bed frame as part of a bedroom set, the headboard is already included. If you don't want to put forth the extra cash, especially after paying for a pricey mattress, no problem! Paintedheadboards are a great way to add a pop of color to your bedroom.

Step 1: Measure the width of the head of your bed and mark it with blue painter's tape from floor to ceiling. Now, choose your color based on your desired color scheme. You obviously don't want it to be the same shade as your walls, but it should complement that color.

Step 2: Once you have your color, paint the wall, staying within the blue painters tape. Once the paint dries, if you choose to do so, you can detail with paint or with some removable wall decals from a company like Blik. For as little as $40, Blik makes easily removable wall decals in fun shapes like bookshelves, chandeliers, birds, etc. If this sounds like too much work, don't worry and leave your wall a solid color.

Step 3: Simply position your bed up against the painted wall, prop up some decorative Euro pillows in coordinating colors and patterns, and you have yourself a headboard. You might want to take this opportunity to invest in a new comforter or duvet in fun, light, spring colors. You'd be surprised at what a little bit of paint and some new bedding can do for your space!

 

Contemporary vanities and more at Decor Planet for your bathroom needs.

Salute to French Interior Design

Maison Darre

Irwin Weiner ASID - Back in 2007, fellow designer Nicola Chernicoff and I shot a video on European vs. American Design. Guess what? It's still valid; European designers are more relaxed, infinitely less afraid of color, and appreciate color and whimsy more than American designers.

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