Marie Burgos Design Blog

Black and white is a very celebrated contemporary design trend. Black and White is classic and classy!
A Black and White design can also be called a Yin and Yang Design. Yin & Yang are these two opposite natural  forces such as day and night, hot and cold,  sun and a moon which both need to exist… In the [...]

If you like color, you will LOVE Toronto decorator Holly Dymant.
She has a fabulous eye for design and is widely acclaimed for her fearless use of color.
From yellow walls in the living room, purple velvet headboard, orange painted staircases to electric wall paper color of sky in the powder-room . Her designs really liven [...]

Bamboo style chairs – Designer Jonathan Adler
Bamboo-look furniture, accents, and chandeliers have been popular for more than two centuries of interior design. Whether used in a zen-like spare and modern home or a Hampton’s style beach house, bamboo-look pieces can look great in a variety of homes. I’ve found some great real bamboo or bamboo-style [...]

“When Kathy met Rally” , Katherine Rally Textiles was born… is a fairy tale story just out of the design world!!!
Rally is an architect originally from Nashville and Kathy is an interior designer born and raised in the desert of Arizona.
This lovely couple and their two little children are the creators of Katherine Rally Textiles.

They [...]

A trunk, also known as a travelling chest, is a large cuboid container for holding clothes and other personal belongings. In the past, they were most commonly used for extended periods away from home, such as for boarding school, or long trips abroad. Most trunks are now used as either furniture such as coffee-tables or decorative storage for [...]

Large spaces feel cozier when you can create distinct moments that relate to each other without competing.
Dividing a large space by identifying multiple functions works as long as the areas chosen for each activity add up to a harmonious statement. I like to start by creating a color story, and then figure out how [...]

There are natural arches like this one from the National Park in Utah

There are ancient and historical arches like these Oman Mosque Marble Arches
Designers and architects also use nature and history to bring or showcase the most exquisite elements to an interior. Arches represent a very architectural home attribute that brings elegance, grandeur and really  uniqueness [...]

I  have noticed that more and more designers use green fabrics or green leather for their chairs designs.

Green is a fun color there are so many shades and it can be paired with white, blue, yellow, red…
Check out the many combinations below…
A little bit of old world with this apple green and white dining chairs.

So [...]

Love this staircases look! The colorful world maps nicely framed are just a step away from discovering new countries and horizons…
Properly framed, lit, and displayed antique maps can be a part of almost any successful design scheme. World Globes are always a great addition to infuse a sense of world travel experience and culture to any interior.
Here [...]

Capiz shells and mother of pearl shells are one of the most popular sea shell component and specimen and natural material that is used for home decor because they are beautiful and elegant.
Capiz shells are carefully processed to make beautiful Capiz mother of pearl tiles and wall panels and all kinds of natural wall covering.
Capiz [...]

What is a coral?
A coral is a rocklike deposit consisting of the calcareous skeletons secreted by various anthozoans. Coral deposits often accumulate to form reefs or islands in warm seas.
They can come in red-orange, pinkish, or white colors with a variety of  shades and are used a lot to make jewelry and ornaments.
Adopting the [...]

“Country interior design style is very welcoming and comfortable.”
Country interior design is all about lived-in comfort. The emphasis is on natural materials, handcrafted features and time-worn charm. I find it very cozy.
Your color palette can vary widely, but country decorating gets inspiration from the surrounding landscape. That’s why you often will see color schemes centered [...]

The sisal stairs runner  gives a very natural look to this country style house foyer. The combination of vintage pieces with natural sisal inspires simplicity, comfort and warmth.

A beautiful classic style dining room. The sisal rug is functional and elegant.

In a more relaxed and eclectic space such as this sitting room, the classic diamond pattern [...]

Discover the beauty of tufted furniture!
Tufted headboard in blue silk – via The Paris Apartment

Silk Tufted wall at the DIFFA show designed by Preston Lee

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Colour Chart: Reinventing Colour, 1950 to Today, Tate Liverpool, Liverpool, May 29 – September 13 2009
Beautiful white and navy zig zag rug and decor by Jonathan Adler.
Love this room all together from the Madeline Weinrib zig zag rug..to the Suzani inspired bench fabric from “Dzhambul” from Brunschwig & Fils. (Home ofKrista Ewart featured in Domino, June/July ‘07)

Jamie [...]

Ikats have been around for several centuries. It is rare when something that was developed so long ago becomes so popular in modern times. The word “ikat” means “to tie” or “to bind”. This describes the process and also the fabric itself.
Even though, many of today’s Ikats may not be “true” in the sense of [...]

Paisley or Paisley pattern is a droplet-shaped vegetable motif of Indian and Persian origin, similar to half of the Yin & Yang symbol. The pattern is sometimes called “Persian pickles” by American traditionalists, especially quiltmakers, or “Welsh pears” in Welsh textiles as far back as 1888.
Today paisley design patterns are used from whole walls to small accent to create harmonious interiors.
Above some [...]

Ottomans can be used as foot stools to accompany a comfortable armchair, for extra seating, a bedroom bench, or even as a coffee table.
Ottomans come in various sizes, shapes and textures. Some of them are oversized,  but they all most of the time both functional and practical.
Here are some great examples of ottomans.
Which one is [...]

Orange is probably one of the happiest colors you could use. It’s a blues lifter. A health promoter. And it just makes you feel better. You don’t grab for a glass of grape juice when your sick. It’s the orange stuff we drink! Orange has a sense of warmth and liveliness to it. It makes [...]

The use of Black and White in design can create a stunning and dramatic decor.
There’s a rule in decorating that says that “every room can use a touch of black.” You might think this is strange if you have a room of pastels or jewel tones.  But using the color black adds a focal point of color [...]

Bookshelves and Libraries are a wonderful place to display everything from collectibles and photographs to books and boxes.

If you happen to be a book lover or a voracious reader, it is likely that you have built up quite a collection of books over the years. Home libraries help you organize your book collection, make it [...]

Many modern interior design trends are taking something for themselves from the history. Everything is changing but some things are staying the same – in fashion and in home design, in all trends. One of those elements is using colors and ornaments that are inspired by nature.
I have selected for you very pretty rooms all [...]

Design your home by dipping it into chocolate, warm browns with toasty overtones that delight the senses and create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.

Interior decorating trends are warming up to chocolate. Rich mochas, dusty cocoas, and deep coffee shades are cropping up in homes, bringing a depth to pallets that had previously been rather cool [...]

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Red is a vibrant and stimulating color that is believed to bring good fortune and happiness.
Red is a very bold color which sometimes intimidate people. They are not sure how to use it in design and are afraid it will look too much of a strong color.
It can actually really affect people moods, making shy [...]

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Do you love horses? Would you like to incorporate your love of horses into your home decorating scheme without going overboard?
Horses are commanding animals to behold, and their likenesses certainly hold their own in home interiors. Each of the following spaces displays an element of equestrian style through the depiction of [...]

Yellow is the color of sunlight, cheerful and uplifting. Yellow always lightens and brightens any space, as well as creates a cozy, welcoming feng shui feeling. From hot Sunflower Yellow, or Canary Yellow to pale Buttery tones, or even Mustard tones.
Yellow color is an excellent feng shui choice for the children rooms, as well [...]

Black floor create a chic and warm atmosphere. Paired with contrasted walls or window treatment, they look sophisticated.
here are beautiful examples of black floor applications in this designers amazing retreats…

What do you think? Me too! Love the shot of color injected into this relatively simple space – the space reminds me of the quintessential Queenslander [...]

Painted floors are an interesting and artistic  way to spruce up an old room.  Forget re-finishing your floors. Use  stripes, solids, geometric, and organic designs. They look fabulous painted on wooden floors.  You can do everything from a shabby, organic look to a crisp, geometric paint job.   A traditional stripe or diamond looks great, but [...]

If you love animal prints or have an exotic theme to your room, an animal print rug can, piece of furniture or accent can be the finishing touch that really brings the feel of that theme to the room.
Animal print is a fun accent in a room, but it can be overpowering if you use [...]

Purple is royalty. A mysterious color, purple is associated with both nobility and spirituality. The opposites of hot red and cool blue combine to create this intriguing color.
Purple has a special, almost sacred place in nature: lavender, orchid, lilac, and violet flowers are often delicate and considered precious. Because purple is derived from the mixing [...]

Mirrors have been used for centuries to accentuate decor. The shape, style and construction of a mirror (carefully chosen and placed) can be as much an art piece as any fine painting. Mirrors can be found in almost any conceivable shape, from round to square, to free-form. The materials used to construct mirror frames, including [...]

Color Meaning of Pink
Cotton Candy and Little Girls: Pink is a softer, less violent red. Pink is the sweet side of red. It’s cotton candy and bubble gum and babies, especially little girls.

Nature of Pink: While red stirs up passion and action, studies have shown that large amounts of pink can create physical weakness in [...]

Elle Decor
Blue brings to mind a beautiful sky in summer and the calmness of a still turquoise sea.
Its coolness helps people relax and take life at a more leisurely pace.
Blue is one of the easiest colors to decorate with. Blue will appeal to a wide range of people because it is a calm and [...]

The folding Screen has been a classic piece in interior design for centuries for several good reasons. First and foremost, they’re beautiful and they are part of an elegant yet unpretentious approach to the design of comfortable living spaces. And if Asian, they add an exotic Eastern flavor to any room.
The look is dramatic, and can serve [...]

Beautiful wallpaper accent wall via House to Home
Creating an accent wall–that is, using color to treat one wall differently from the others in a room–is like adding an exclamation point at the end of a sentence. It adds excitement and importance to a space. In many rooms you don’t have a sense of architecture or [...]

The daybed is an extraordinary piece of furniture with multi-purposes that has a long history dating back to the medieval times. This means that some form of the daybed frame has been around for centuries. However, they have gone through many changes throughout the years.
The designs created by the ancient Greek, Roman and the Egyptian [...]

“Visual balance is the key to a classical interior design style.”
With a nod to the architecture and imagery of the Greek and Roman empires, classical interior design is based on order, symmetry and balance.
A primary element in classical style is the use of a focal point around which visual balance is achieved. A grand, marble [...]

Mirrors bring light into a room, especially when placed opposite an existing window, and can even mimic windows when hung like panels and decorated with window treatments. A large wall mirror becomes a focal point, reflecting back the entire room resulting in a depth of space that makes a living room or bedroom feel expansive.

This [...]

Kelly Weastler Design
Elemental colors like gold are popular in decorating for many reasons.
Gold is timeless!
Gold is rich!
Gold is adventurous!
Gold is priceless!
If you’re decorating with gold in mind, then you’re also in very good company. Many celebrities and members of royalty have used this precious metal in their decorating schemes.
From ancient greek [...]