American Signature Review

I've got to hand it to American Signature, when it comes to what we call "case goods" in Interior Decorating, they are doing a great job. Case goods are the pieces of furniture that are not upholstered, like cocktail tables and end tables. They are keeping up with current trends at very reasonable prices. With thick, sleek lines in their furniture designs, they are offering different sizes in the same items, so as to accommodate different design scales. Their case goods have a combination of hard wood and of course the typical veneer over mdf (medium density fiber board) that you see in low and many high cost furniture lines. The drawers in these pieces are not high quality, but if you are looking for something sleek and simple, you can't beat the pricing. Going into the store, as I recently did while helping a friend, can be challenging. You'll find sales people standing around, waiting to latch on to you, but I find their website helpful. www.americansignature.com .

These nesting cocktail tables are a perfect example. Simple construction with hardwood, versatility and a handsome, urban, distressed finish make these pieces a great buy for the right application. I would easily put this cocktail table in an organic contemporary setting. This collection is called East Village.

A Stylish Laundry Room

I've always dreamed of having a large and luxurious Laundry Room with plenty of storage, including an area for pet supplies.

Orange Moon's framed dog sketches are now available at Woof Gang Bakery in Lakewood Ranch, which is the most adorable dog supply store. If you live in the area, and haven't been, it's worth stopping in. If you don't live in the area, Woof Gang Bakery is online at http://www.woofgangbakery.com/contact.asp . They have stylish pet supplies for your home, such as food containers that look fantastic left out on the counter, or in a laundry room and dog beds to coordinate with your home's color palette.

Artwork Series: Contemporary Dog Sketches

These adorable, framed dog sketches (by yours truly) look great in a wall grouping, and are so affordable! $85.00 for double-matted framed 12x12 artwork from Orange Moon Art. Just email me at kelly@orangemooninteriors.com to see if we have your doggie(s). I'll be working on the 'sporting group' next!

A Casual Design Statement

Here's a better picture of my faux headboard solution. The flowered pattern of the bedding is complimented by a cowhide rug. The combination of pattern and texture are anchored by each vingette on either side of the bed over the bedside tables. Another feature to this space could be wall-hung lamps in place of the more traditional black base, bedside lamps.

The flooring is solid bamboo.

A Headboard Solution

I am a firm believer that no bedroom is complete without some type of headboard. Whether they are low and contemporary, or tall and traditional, headboards anchor a room.
I have been wanting a very tall, substantial headboard for my own bedroom for a long time and I finally found one that I am happy with and going to order, however it's not available for several months. So, in the mean time, I am using this headboard as my substitute, and I love it! (Please excuse the not so great picture, I took it with my phone). This is what I did:

I took squares of sisal rugs that are woven together and assembled them to the width of my headboard, and to the height that I desired, and stapled it to my bedroom wall. I used extra long staples to reach deep enough into the drywall to hold the weight of the rug pieces. On either side, I have used vinyl 'stick-on, peel-off' words above each collage of framed butterfly displays that were my great grandmother's. The vinyl letters can be purchased from www.art-a-peel.com. I purchased the square sisal rug sections from World Market in Estero, Florida, or www.worldmarket.com. I'm so happy with this solution, that I may move it into the Guest Bedroom when my new headboard comes in. It gives me the height and the texture that I needed for this space.