Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
Tempe Star SW 6229
“I am about to move into a new home.. YEAH!! I have always dreamed of having my bedroom in a romantic PURPLE. Of course the entire room wouldn’t be purple but my comforter would set the tone for the room. Recently my love and I were looking and decided on 4 colors for our new home. HE decided that the walls in the bedroom can be TEMPE STAR. While I totally agree this color must go on a wall in our home, He crushed my dream of PURPLE in my bedroom or did he??? Help!! I totally need bedroom ideas for both of us to be happy.”
As a purple lover myself, I know exactly where you are coming from! You are definitely on the right track by not wanting to paint the entire room purple, I’ve made that mistake before. I choose a rich medium tone purple and did my entire room, it was total overkill. Your best bet is using purple as an accent color, perhaps as an accent wall behind your bed. However, we do need to consider your significant other’s likes in this decision, and it seems like he is not too keen on a purple master bedroom (I don’t blame him at all, it is a girlie color and he is a man). So, considering the fact that he wants to go in a completely different color direction in the room with “Tempe Star,” we should try to find ways to incorporate both of your likes. One idea is to use the “Tempe Star” as the accent wall behind your bed and then choose a soft purple-based neutral as the other walls in the room (I like Benjamin Moore’s “Slip” AF-605) from their new Affinity line. This way you both get a little of what you want, and the result is a room that is somewhat romantic and soft, and somewhat bold and masculine.
Regarding your comforter, you mentioned that it will set the tone of the room. Is the comforter purple? If so, you will definitely have your beloved purple in the room, just maybe not on the walls. You could also introduce more purple in the space with decorative accents like throw pillows, a floor covering, art and decorative accessories.
Is your office chair uncomfortable, old or just plain ugly? Then it’s time to Get Your Sit Together with the help of Vastu!
We’re excited to announce the Get Your Sit Together contest that will give contestants the chance to win a Generation by Knoll® chair. Entering is super-easy, too!
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Get a digital camera and take a picture of your office chair. Nothing too fancy, just make sure we can clearly see the chair (preferably in its natural environment).
Step 2: Upload the picture of your chair to our Facebook fan page during the Picture-Posting period from March 8th to March 21st at 11:59pm EST. When you upload your photo, write a short 1-2 sentence blurb describing why you want or need a new office chair.
Step 3: Get your friends, family and anyone else you know to visit facebook.com/vastu and vote for your chair by leaving a comment on your photo during our Voting period from March 22nd to March 29th at 11:59pm EST. Please don’t vote before March 22nd. We want all entries to be judged fairly.
And that’s it! The owner of the office chair picture with the most votes wins a brand new Generation by Knoll® chair (valued at $777) and will be contacted via Facebook message.
So get ready and good luck!
For more information on the chair: Generation by Knoll® click here.
Contest Disclaimers:
* The Get Your Sit Together contest is open to residents of the 48 contiguous United States & D.C.
* Photos must be posted during the Picture-Posting period (March 8th 12:00am EST to March 21st 11:59pm EST) to be eligible for entry.
* Only votes submitted during the Voting period (March 22nd 12:00am EST to March 29th 11:59pm EST) will be counted and only one vote per fan per photo.
Showing his artwork for the first time in the Washington, D.C. region, Vastu is featuring works from Allen Levy until mid April. Soothing, tranquil, and dream-like with a contemporary feel often describe his style. At first glance, they appear calm and harmonious but upon closer review, is a complex story.
“I love to work with the horizontal plain. Originally from the Midwest, I grew up where the land was very flat thus the source of my inspiration. To create “Distant Forest”, I applied multiple layers of paint to create depth and texture and continually mixed the various colors to develop a composition that is truly unique. Using an earth-tone color scheme, the result is a painting that is both dynamic and peaceful at the same time.” – Allen Levy
Allen’s [ieces will be on exhibit in our showroom until mid-April. If you’re in DC, be sure to stop by and check out his work.
It’s that time of year again – Vastu’s Annual Floor Sample Sale is just two weeks away!
From March 16 - 21 beautiful sofas, one-of-a-kind occasional chairs, tables, beds and dressers will be on sale for up to 50% off! We’ve even got a few Knoll pieces that will be marked down…
Furniture this good doesn’t go for this little very often. So don’t miss out! And, be sure to spread the word!
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance?Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help.Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
“HELP! I found out my mother-in-law is planning to come stay with my family for three weeks this summer. We don’t really have a guest room… Just a small library. Any suggestions on how to transform this room from a library to a guest room? There isn’t any room for a pull-out sofa an we don’t want to spend alot on this project.”
Jamie says…
If you have room for a 78″ sofa, I recommend getting a sofa that length that is at least 38″ – 40″ D with loose back cushions and loose seat cushions. This way, when the back cushions are removed, the space left is about the size of a twin mattress – a comfortable alternative to an actual bed. And, the loose seat cushions can be flipped to make sure the sleeping/seating surface stays comfortable over the course of your mother-in-law’s stay. The sofa solution will definitely save you space by not having a sleeper mechanism that has to be pulled out. Have fun shopping!
When lunch time rolls around, CHIX is a Vastu staff favorite! Why?
1) CHIX believes in eating responsibly. They specialize in all-natural rotisserie chicken and vegetarian meals. They’re also committed to being environmentally responsible by using earth-friendly packaging, paper products, cleaning products, and even their construction materials and interior decor.
2) Their lunch menu is very wallet-friendly. (The wraps are great…)
Etsy shop, the bees knees designs, features this silhouette of a Saarinen tulip chair painted on pine wood. A frame isn’t required for this great little piece – it’s ready to hang! As a retailer that loves mid-century modern furniture, we think this would be a fun addition to any MCM fanatic’s home!
