As sweet as an orange

I'm digging this so much. As sweet as orange. Loving the touches of green blended in.

Image courtesy of www.housetohome.co.uk

http://www.housetohome.co.uk/dining-room/picture/modern-orange-dining-room?room_style=modern

A Legendary Interior Designer - KEITH IRVINE

The designer Keith Irvine died last month. He was 82years old.
He was witty and his designs well sought after. Most famous for his English country-styled homes.

Image courtsey of Phil Mansfield for the New York Times 

Below is a link to the New York Times article on his death:
www.nytimes.com/2011/06/09/arts/keith-irvine-82-eclectic-interior-designer.html?_r=1&hpw

}My take on Keith Irvine - Eclectic, witty and will be missed dearly in the interior design world~

Under the mango tree

Image courtesy of  www.naijalines.blogspot.com

Mango Wood comes from the fruit bearing mango tree (Mangifera indica). It's a tree that grows in tropical climates and can be found abundantly in Africa, Asia, India, Mexico, Brazil and the West Indies. The tree can even grow up to 100ft tall. The fruit, the aptly-named mango, is very succulent and sweet. 

The wood is hardwood in nature and highly durable. The mango tree is only felled once it has stopped bearing fruits. The wood is very sustainable as new trees are planted to replace the felled ones. Thus it is not an endangered tree.

Mango wood has a finesse to it and comes in various hues and shades of brown, yellow and green too. It has a grain which can be left natural or treated with a natural polish to give it a shiny, smooth surface. The natural distressed look is what I prefer.

Quality mango wood furniture would have been seasoned and dried in a kiln to make it last for a long time.

Have you ever thought of how Mango Wood can beautify your home? A lot of people are not familiar with this type of wood as the tree does not grow naturally in the UK. So let me introduce you to a few mango wood inspired furniture and accessories.

Image courtesy of www.showhouse-furniture.com

Fair trade mango wood elephant frame

Image courtesy of www.fairlytrading.com

Mango Wood furniture is very inspiring and a lot can be done with it within interior design. A design theme using this type of wood will introduce a tropical African or Asian feel within a space.

Image courtesy ofwww.mango-furniture.org.uk

I loving the pieces below made by Nkuku...........

Natural Mango Wood Letters

Mango Wood Sarisha Bowls

 

Mango Wood Flower Photo Frame

Images above are courtesy of www.notonthehighstreet.com

Carved Natural Mango Wood Tealight Holder

Image courtesy of  www.kesoncrafts.com

Mango wood bark edged bowl

Image courtesy of rootsemporium.co.uk

Here are some more beautifully made furniture made out of  mango wood but of the darkened variety............

Mantis Dark Solid Mango Lamp Table

Image courtesy of www.mangofurniture.org.uk

Mantis Dark Solid Mango Dressing Table

Image courtesy of www.mangofurniture.org.uk




Dark Solid Mango console table

Image courtesy of  www.acecraftique.com

At Dezine Konnections Interior Design we can assist with the sourcing and purchasing of Mango wood furniture. For further details on how to contact us, please visit our website at www.dezinekonnections.com

 }My take on mango wood furniture - It's fastly becoming the new wood to dress a space in ~

Guitar inspired designs

Today is the birthday of Lester William Polsfuss fondly known as "Les Paul" who died on August 12, 2009. He was a great American musician - jazz guitarist, songwriter and as well as trend-setter.


So I've decided to blog about spaces and rooms that are heavily influenced by the guitar.


So here we go. I hope you enjoy the photos below ;-)


A fine collection of Ron Thorn Guitars ..................

Image courtsey of www.swedishinteriordesign.co.uk

Eazywallz Wall Mural Electric Guitar Art in Dining Room.

Image courtesy of  www.greatinteriordesign.com

I couldn't resist this one below. Larry House's "Guitar House". Spaces also include the exteriors too .......................

Image courtesy of www.centralinteriordesign.com

A music inspired teenager bedroom. Very nice. Very psychedelic.

Image courtesy of www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space

Am so digging the guitar-inspired coffee table by Rocket Design. Yaay!!!!

Image courtesy of www.rocketdesign.it

This is a very trendy table - the Fender Stratocaster Table.

Image courtesy of  www.furniturefashion.com

Now this house does have the "WOW" factor. Am sure you agree too. It's the Piano House in China.

Image courtesy of  www.furniturefashion.com

Guitar Chair - would you like to take "a" seat please !!!!

Image courtesy of  metzfunctionalart.com

Another good piece - Guitar Coffee Table.

Image courtesy of  metzfunctionalart.com

}My take on the guitar inspired designs - I am so highly strung right now ;-) ~

Twisted furniture - Loopita Floor Level Chaise by Victor Aleman

I saw this and it made me think - what kind of space/interior will this twisted piece of furniture fit into? It would be nice to read your comments on this.

Please click on the link to read more about this fabulous piece designcrave.com/2009-04-13/loopita-floor-level-chaise-by-victor-aleman