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Melina Divani

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architecture

Contemporary Stone House That Rocks—Literally!

By Melina Divani on May 14, 2013

Patterson Associates have created this beautiful, summer residence on Waiheke Island, an exotic hideaway famous for its fine vineyards such as Cable Bay, ManOWar and Passage Rock. The island is also home to some of... Continue reading

deck patio & porch, furniture

12 Awesome Outdoor Dining Ideas

By Melina Divani on Apr 28, 2013

Designer Jamie Durie framed this outdoor dining room by incorporating a large backyard pine tree into a stone wall. The benches are made of simple fallen tree trunks, an easy, inexpensive way to create gorgeous... Continue reading

decor, color

26 Relaxing Green Living Room Ideas

By Melina Divani on Apr 10, 2013

Green brings a soothing element to any space.By using a range of tones in this living room, it prevents clashes and brings harmony between the shades. Placing artwork on a picture ledge means the display... Continue reading

interior design

Florence Jaffrain Brings Color to His House in a Big Way

By Melina Divani on Mar 31, 2013

Famous designer Florence Jaffrain’s turned an old industrial space into his home and design workspace, and he brought with him shapes, colors, and ideas galore. Viamarie claire maison Continue reading

decor

40 Moroccan-Theme Bedroom Design Inspirations

By Melina Divani on Mar 26, 2013

If you’re looking to bring an exotic yet elegant feel to your bedroom, consider the elements found in Moroccan-style decor. The out-of-the-ordinary patterns and colors found in Moroccan furniture and accessories are often luxurious and... Continue reading

interior design, bedrooms

21 Trendy "Industrial" Bedroom Designs

By Melina Divani on Mar 20, 2013

An Industrial bedroom design with attention to details by Blalank Studio. Industrial decor seems to get more and more popular. Why not try it in your bedroom? Industrial style is about raw and rough surfaces,... Continue reading

interior design

69 Gorgeous Gray Living Room Inspirations

By Melina Divani on Mar 13, 2013

Photograph: Douglas Friedman A mix between black and white, gray is by definition a neutral. But decorating with gray can be warm or cool, dark and dramatic or light and beautiful. I am very into... Continue reading

repurposing, bedrooms, decor

Old Doors Used as Headboards: 16 Dramatic Examples

By Melina Divani on Mar 05, 2013

I love to decorate with old things! The key to recycling vintage items is thinking about how to use them for something other than their intended use, and then changing the way they look. Old doors... Continue reading

kitchen, interior design

10 Traditional Kitchens You’ll Love

By Melina Divani on Feb 26, 2013

There’s much more to traditional design than meets the eye. The focus is to create a warm, homey feeling. A well-designed traditional kitchen will look beautiful and fresh after many years. Langham’s timeless design with... Continue reading

decor

25 Rooms with Stunning Aquariums

By Melina Divani on Feb 15, 2013

Many people love keeping fish in their homes. Some even say it's good luck. Whether the tank is round, cylindrical, hexagonal or rectangular—or even built into the wall or floor—aquariums impress, delight, and relax everyone... Continue reading

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