The Ultimate Man Cave! Really!

I guess this is every man's dream. Somewhere to chill out and relax. Invite your buddies around for a game (and a drink or two maybe) or just relax by yourself in front of the screen and watch a good old movie!

I love the setting above, so American! The space has been maximised to include the necessary elements for the ultimate man cave. A bar area to chill and sip drinks at, the cinema corner with the 'dropped' floor and not forgetting the centre of attraction - game table. 

One thing that sticks out about this room is the functionality of the space. First rule of thumb in designing ANY space is always 'function over beauty'! Get the layout right first (always keeping in mind the users of the space) and everything else will follow.

If you need a space like this, a man's hideout in the basement / garage or a shed in the back yard, send an email to tola@dezinekonnections.com You can also visit our website dezinekonnections.com and see the other services we provide.

Sea blue Moodboard & 3D Room Design: Wayfair entertaining ~ Coastal Style

I've started creating a series of moodboards  using the fab online olioboard. Below is another entry of mine in the Wayfair contest. You can also easily vote for me. Just follow this voting link. It closes on Monday 2nd July at 11.59 ET.

The contest challenge ....
 "Design a dining or living room space where you can entertain family and friends in style. .......... Be sure to include at least 3 items from the Wayfair collection for your board to be eligible to win." ~ Olioboard

The Wayfair items I incorporated into my coastal-style entertaining moodboard look are

                   

Thanks y'all

                                                            

A bed perfect for 'Sleeping Beauty'!

Am such a sucker for browns, slates and creams. Yes am talking about colours. I always feel that they complement each other perfectly. 

I stumbled across this bedroom interior style at the 2011 100% Design Exhibition, Earls Court, London. I couldn't resist taking a picture of it. Unfortunately I didn't note the name of the company that exhibited this. 


But all the same I was able to capture the essence of the design especially the mix of the different textures, fabrics and colours. The bold wallpaper is so on point too. This warm colour scheme is also given a nice twist with a pair of mustard-yellow cushions.


Even the headboard alone is making a statement. I did a post on Headboards last year based on very creative ideas of making an impression ... here's the link to it. (http://dezinekonnections.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/headboards-are-making-headlines.html).

An Ideal country living room ~ vintage is definitely back!

I live in the country. Some call it the sticks and others call me a country bumpkin. They can call it what they want  Doesn't bother me, one bit, as I totally love the 'English countryside'. Am a sucker for country living. Simples!!


So when I stumbled upon this lovely English country interior theme, i was inspired to blog all about it.

Is it the grain sack set of