# Friday, January 29, 2010
Interior Design Ideas from the CA Show & LA Mart
My trip to the California Gift Show and LA Mart last week was intriguing! Never have I seen such dramatic contrasts in interior design side by side. What I saw featured in the show emphasized the two design extremes I see in interior trends every day.

On the one hand, there is the eco-friendly recycling trend in interior design. Then contrast that with the glitz and glamour trend - crystals are being applied to everything - major furniture pieces to small accessories! So the bottom line - there is something for everyone in today's interior design trends.

Here are some examples of interior design ideas from California:

  • cardboardesign - creating furniture from widely-available, low-cost recycled materials and made wholly from recycled paper and wood products. These pieces are produced using pre-existing manufacturing processes in order to reduce their overall impact on the environment. Although a tad narrow - I found this chair pretty comfortable. How about adding one of these to your interior and making an eco-friendly design statement?
  • Kalei - creating art with mosaics - transforming living spaces with custom murals - modern to chic. This glamorous sculptural chair covered with sparkling gold glass tiles is the perfect example of a functional work of art to be used in interior design today. Although a tad "firm", I found this glowing gold lounge chair pretty comfortable. But more than that - it made me feel glamorous!


  • Two'sCompany - This is the ultimate recycling spirit for today's interior design! I'll bet you've never thought about saving your large plastic detergent bottles to create a colorful chandelier! Are you up to adding one to your interior or even exterior?
  • Envision Glam - This is the ultimate in glamorous crystal decor for your interior - cascading strands of shimmering crystals- use your imagination to create a stunning backdrop, room divider or window adornment - interior design ideas are endless!
     

In today's interior design, there are accessories and then there are accessories! Take a look at these two very diverse looks - practical and recycled verses glitz and glam!

  • Two's Company - Ever wonder what happens to all those old circuit boards? Can you imagine them being used as today's interior design accessories? What kind of notebooks, notepads, pens, etc. do you and your colleagues have on your desks? What do your kids carry to school? These great desk accessories made with old circuit boards recycled into everyday items are durable, fun and make the perfect eco-friendly statement!
  • Evision Glam - Everything doesn't have to be "over the top" to add glitz and glam. Sometimes even the smallest touches can make the perfect interior design statement for you. Try using these accents: crystal upholstery studs or crystal braid on your next piece of custom furniture - or add to an existing piece! You will quickly and easily create the perfect understated glamorous look!
   
  
   



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