Vanity Table Inspiration: White Bliss

White is the most basic of all colors we can add to our home. It is probably the safest way to go when choosing colors, either for wall paints or furniture, but also the hardest one to maintain. 

The most direct benefit however is that it softens or accentuates whatever color we combine with it (warm red, or strong blue). Except for the irony that while we say it's the hardest color to maintain, it's also the best one that epitomizes cleanliness and class. 

I picked this first vanity table inspiration for its advantage on functionality and aesthetics. It has more of an Asian modern design, one that will look elegant not only within the confines of your bedroom but in the living space as well. The idea of putting flowers on one of the drawers adds more feminine touch to it while the ottoman keeps everything look simple. It is decorated in a way nothing overpowers the other.

It is said that choosing the right white for your vanity table or any area of your home takes a little introspection on your part first. If you'd like to make it look more modern and contemporary, go for cooler white whites.  If you'd like to make it look traditional and classic, opt for whites with yellow tones. 

This second vanity table inspiration is modern/ minimalist and traditional combined. The table is in itself sleek and clean and the drawer gives you enough space to organize your vanity items. The frames that go together with the neoclassical design of the mirror gives it the traditional sophisticated canvass. 

The tips is to incorporate photo frames having that vintage vibe in it. Go for the ones with irregular shapes and frame designs. Also add statement pieces on your table like the black and white flower vases. Decorating it in this fashion will add artistry to your seemingly plain vanity table.

This third vanity table inspiration is one example of the traditional/ classic design. The drawers have that A- list framework that's best if you particularly want to amplify aesthetics in your home. 

Sometimes white does not become as simple as it gets. Knowing that it has the ability to blend all colors in, we tend to add too much stuffs as decoration. And that's when it becomes waaaay overstated. The trick is to contain all your items in one tray. The table is already too beautiful to be overthrown by all the decorations you keep adding to it.

I hope this post served you some tips worth adopting to your own vanity table or home. I'll talk about how to organize your vanity table on my next post. Don't miss that out!

Photo Credits:

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Vanity Table Inspiration: Elegant Black

This is by far, the third vanity table inspiration which I'd like to share to you home design spuds. What I like about today's inspiration is its edge over functionality and design all manifested into one piece. 

This comes no way less than the delightfully pink- shaded vanity tables in my previous post because black is a natural seducer. It has a way of pulling specific neurosis in women that also works well with men.

This first inspiration speaks particularly of that gender- sensitive advantage of black. The table allows you to stash your pretty-fying stuffs in the drawer. You can also separate your items accordingly in the three drawers while keeping the top of the table from too much clutter. We know that anything goes with black. The touch of orange and teal colors as adornments invites versatility.

This second inspiration serves the best of versatility and aesthetics combined. The table also has several drawers to contain all your needed things in. It is built in a detailed manner to the point of integrating architecture. The jewel- colored flower more likely accentuates the whole thing, too.

Look closely one more time at the photos if you agree that when you plan to purchase a vanity table or customize your own, these inspirations are good choices to count on. 

On my next post on vanity table inspirations I'm covering the simplicity of white. Stay tuned!

Photo Credits:
designspongeonline (dot) com
marthastewart (dot) com

Vanity Table Inspiration: Womanly Hue

I'm a loudmouth with vanity tables since my previous post on tranquil blue-green pastel vanity table inspiration up to this post. In which case I can, most likely, be called vain. No, vanity-table vain. [laughs*]

My inspiration this time gives me that overjoyed and contented state of mind. 

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If you remember from my last post, I mentioned at the end that pinks are my kind of colors. And they are. The touch of lush pink in this first photo overruns with womanliness. What I like best about it is its perfect balance of functionality and design. The shabby table can accommodate more than enough personal items in it. Its white color is a perfect match for any other colors you can pair it with come the time that you want to give it a new look. The egg-crate mattress pad on the vanity chair does not only add soft details but also ward you off of uncalled-for 1st degree pressure sores, especially for long-time makeup periods. The light bulb mirror makes it also look celeb and posh, the likes of Victoria Beckham, Anna Wintour, or Cara Delivingne dolling up for a big runway show. Aaahh!

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I like the stronger shade of pink in this second photo. The cushion pillows are the icing to the cake. The stylish perspective of this inspiration is also more exemplified by the wardrobe mannequin on the side. I like the fact that it also doesn't look too vanity-table-like. You can fiddle the idea of placing it on the living space without it looking like a serious bedroom piece- it's a double-purpose idea that is good for small spaces. What's nice with pink is that it symbolizes romance, tenderness, acceptance, and composure.

Word of advice here, is to combine strong or toned- down shades of pink with white or neutral color and add a statement piece to it. It maybe a vintage-style vanity chair, or a wardrobe mannequin. Or how about putting one of your voguish pair of stiletto on top of fashion and beauty books and place it on one side of the vanity table. Only make sure it's clean and almost good as new for it to deserve a considerable display. What do you think?

On my next inspiration, vanity table that will work for male or female. Don't forget to check that out!

Vanity Table Inspiration: Tranquil Pastels

I drool for beautifully embellished homes and interior. There's a drawing power between me and  home decoration since play days. I watch lifestyle and home magazine shows more than TV listings other kids of my age would pay attention to. 

This interest spills over the confines of TV to printed finds, and even on-line. Whenever there's something I'm really inspired about, I write or print it in catalogs. Or more easily now, keep it in my virtual pinboard.

One important part of the home that I am mostly fascinated about is the private space. Simply because it says largely about one's personality and it's where most, if not all of us, are absolutely free to do whatever we want. 

In this post, I'd like to be more specific about private space and talk something more about vanity tables. I am thinking of making a series of posts that toss ideas about it.

A Vanity Table is a small table we place in one side of our bedroom. It's where we station our makeup, beautifying solutions, add-on candies, and fragrance bottles.

Here, are blue green pastel- themed vanity tables.

I like the mixture of cream color complimenting the powder blue pastel that dominates the entire corner. The vintage- style vanity chair adds beauty to the centerpiece without being overly distracting. The jack pine shade of green on the lamp, frame of the mirror, and trash can compliments the main color. Plus the transparent nature of the table itself gives it a larger illusion- perfect for a small space.

The combination of colors and texture in this vanity table inspiration creates a tranquil effect in the mood. I can only imagine patting subtle strokes of blush without worrying how it will look in day light. The fact that it's near the window and the powder blue color soothes my mood keeps me from pressure, perhaps even when I know I'm already late for brunch or an important meeting. It's just totally different with a dim and cluttered space.

In this second photo, the powder blue and jack pine shade of green is given a different perspective. The vintage vanity table and chair compliments well together. It's also comfortable to have added the polka dot-upholstered chair cushion. The touch of purple shades though gives it a more grown- up look, but it's as tranquil as the first photo. One thing functional about this inspiration is that the table has a drawer from which you can stash more things in.

The general idea is to mix pastel with vintage. And if it's blue, it will go well with green- a duochrome, in contrast with a natural color (white or cream).

The next vanity table inspiration would be from pastel shades of pink. My kind of color!

New Season Cath Kidston x Vintage Inspired Tea Party

I am in absolute awe. Thanks to my now advertiser, Cath Kidston. It has become a large stopping-place for both home and fashion finds in unique and colorful vintage prints and patterns.

Other people don't essentially have an eye for vintage pieces. But there is a different kind of light that anything retro gives. The subtle colors of vintage help pull the cheerful triggers in us.

Classic floral prints and fonts are specifically well put together, which we can highly amalgamate with the idea of creating a fresh and positive aura in our households.

The use of vintage prints is not entirely restricted in the corners of every woman's home and closet. There are patterns like cowboy prints and knits that are available for men to use, too.

Its patterns are often used by event planners and wedding suppliers in conceptualizing a good theme for their clients.

Cath Kidston is simply a patchwork of anything and everything comfortable vintage. Agree or not, people in today's oblivious world definitely look for something suggestive of nostalgia. That's where the positive aura I was talking about significantly comes from.

We are already close to observing the Season of Lent. Most of us will eventually celebrate Easter Sunday for the resurrection of Jesus and for the intention of spending quality time with our family.

We can throw up a simple tea party at home using Cath Kidston pieces:

Spray Flowers Print Tea Set for 4

                 

This style tea set features spray flower prints and includes a teapot and 4 pairs of cups and saucers. Available for purchase here.

Country Rose and Placement Spot Tea Towel

                                                    

There are times when we have to do impromptu celebrations. And the thought of preparation is sometimes, honestly intimidating if we are the host. That's when vintage prints can become our immediate accessories.

We need not put up huge flower vases and banners as they won't make for a practical way to prepare for an impromptu party.

This tea towel adds creative flair to your tea set. Besides mentioning that your visitors will be needing something to  wipe off accidental food scraps on their faces or somewhere else. :)

Tea towels available for purchase here.

Cotton Rose 16 Piece Cutlery Set

                                              

Okay, it doesn't necessarily have to be 16 pieces. You can always invite a visitor or two for a simple private tea party for the Easter.

This cutlery set perfectly matches your vintage-inspired tea set. Available for purchase here.

As condiments to your party, you can easily drop by a pastry shop to buy ready-made cupcakes and cookies. You can also prepare home-made sandwiches to add in the menu. Light a candle for ambiance. And play a breather music. Yes, I call what you have in mind a breather music. :)

You might also consider giving your guests Provence Rose Mini Note Cards for a "thank you" note.

               

A simple appreciation goes a long way even with your family.

 

Photo Credits:
cathkidston (dot) co (dot) uk

Design Dialogues

Heim Interior Product, Php2200/ USD 51.69

Seminars and open discussions about home styling & interior designs are rather rare in my place. It's a little frustrating for a home design junkie like me to never get a chance to engage in a gab fest related to my interests so I always find myself stopping by the bookstores or googling online to get some printed finds. 

Websites like Home Designing and The Style Files are some of my daily resorts for good home design ideas. Or sometimes I get them through my virtual pinboard, Pinterest.

A great deal of my design influence though came from F, one of Philippines' longest running lifestyle magazine program dated back when I was in grade school which eventually stopped airing in 2006. It came back later as Urban Zone which was still hosted by one of the former F presenters, Daphne Oseña-Paez, to whom I simply admire. Well there I go again, a plain habitue' wearing some big smiles as I scribe that line. 

UZ also stopped putting on program recently but is soon to air again in a new media form. This time directly from Daphne's blog.

Most of the time I prefer reading hard copies more than the kindle version for reasons that printouts are more personal, no device-malfunction issue attached, and writing side notes  is very much allowed. Do you agree?

However, I'm also an avid to Ms. Daphne's site to where I always get real-time updates on not only  tips and how-to's but as well as events.

Heima (Heima Store) is hosting Design Discussions, details found in the photo below:

I'm having high hopes that they'll also be able to host one here in Tacloban City. It would surely be a day full of interesting design learning besides being free of admission. Yes free! Although it's best to pre-register. You see, slots to a good forum like this are always limited.

Visit Heima here.





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Reference:
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