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GET THE LOOK: THE BLACK BEDROOM
Some people advise against painting a small space in dark colors, but some people also advise against wearing black and brown together—one of the best color combos around. A dark bedroom can actually maximize the space you have and look downright cozy. The boldest move is a bedroom bedecked in black—a look we love. Some examples:
Incorporating some light colors is essential for the look, whether white bedding or colorful accents. Your choice of paint is important when going dark: go for higher quality and shy away from high gloss unless you have really, really flat walls.
Farrow & Ball paint is pricey, but worth the investment when going dark, which requires a thick, rich pigment. Try Pitch Black. $85 per gallon.
Pitch Black No. 256
Good black beds are surprisingly hard to find. West Elm delivers with their Slipcovered Bed Set in coal. $679 for a full.
Slipcovered Bed Set
This tailored two seater from Urban Outfitters is the perfect size for a bedroom. $579.
The Hemnes Mirror Chest in black brown pairs well. $299.
HEMNES Mirror chest
This gold coral and black lamp from Overstock adds regal flair. $151.99
Golden Coral Table Lamp
Soften the look with a white sheepskin rug or two from IKEA. $39.99.
LUDDE Sheepskin
Toss in a few accent pillows, like this colorful little number from Anthropologie. $85.
Khari Bluewing Pillow
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FRIDAY FINDS: UNDER $30
Happy Friday! Here’s some quality stuff for under $30.
The ‘original striped taper since 1994’ from Five Stripes come in a variety of colors. This classic black and white combo happens to be our favorite.
Ana Candles Ivory-Black, $24
The possibilities are endless with this paper vase. Construct the thing yourself and hand color it if you wish.
Kami No Tsubo - Paper Vase $15
Impress your guests with these party cups, a step up from the traditional beer cups at those other lame parties.
Keep Calm and Carry On Plastic Party Cups, $15 for set of 10
This heat resistant cutting board will make the most stubborn non-cook want to whip something up.
Joseph Joseph Worktop Saver, Kitchen Tools Design, $27.99
How about these bird magnet/alligator clip things that are ‘so realistic looking you can almost hear them chirp.’
Woodland Birds Magnets , $13 on sale
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STORE PROFILE: FILM BIZ PROP SHOP IN GOWANUS
Bargain Prices Hot Off The Set! If you’re on the hunt for a good deal on furniture and home decor that double as great conversation pieces – then look no further than the Flim Biz Prop Shop in trendy Gowanus, Brooklyn. Opened in December 2010, Film Biz Prop Shop is a non-profit thrift boutique that fills their enormous stylish warehouse with donations from NYC’s film and TV productions.
During her years working in the film industry, owner Eva Radke was overwhelmed by the amount of set furniture, props, oddities and raw materials that were being considered industry “garbage”. Luckily, Radke took the initiative and proposed a “green” solution and soon after Film Biz Recycling was born. Sustainability, repurposing, fair market prices and job creation – well, what a novel concept in this day and age! Politicians take note. The rest of you head on over to the Prop Shop to score some of these fab deals:
Globular lamp: $65
Brown pleather chair: $175
Wooden desk: $100. Items on desk: Throw pillows -Â $10 and up, Lamp: $95, Bookend $3
Typewriter: $100
Pair black “leather” chairs: $185 a piece.
Mod plastic & “chrome” chairs: $12 each.
Desk with marble top and brass metal inlay: $275
And perhaps the Pièce de résistance – a fake electric chair! That should definitely “spark” some conversation. $500
Film Biz Prop Shop is located at 540 President Street, Basement, in Brooklyn NY and is open 7 days a week. http://www.filmbizpropshop.org/
story by Mary Battaglia, photos by Steve Thompson
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FUN AND FRUGAL BOOKENDS
The Kindle may be convenient, but it can never replace the look and feel of the real deal. So, as long as books line our shelves, we’re going to need something to contain them. Here are some fun and entirely affordable bookends for your consideration:
For animal lovers: hand-carved elephants from Thailand. $44.99.
Pair of Hand-carved Elephant Bookends, $44.99
For record lovers: vinyl bookends from The Conran Shop. $36.
VINYL BOOKENDS, $36
For the minimalist: CB2’s cube bookends. $24.99.
cube bookends set of two, $24.95
For Jeff Koons fans: The Big Top Balloon Animal bookend. $36.
Big Top Balloon Animal Bookend- Orange , $36
For the overly literal: wooden A to Z bookends. $36.50.
Wood A To Z Bookend Pair, $36.50
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RANDOM CRAIGSLIST SCORE
This gorgeous bed in “excellent antique condition” from ABC Carpet & Home can be found in Windsor Terrace. It was listed last night for $150, good luck!
French Post Bed $150
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