Tuesday’s Tips: Picture Lights not just for pictures…..

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When placing art in your home, the best thing you can do is properly illuminate the piece so that it can be appreciated in the best light. There are a few ways to do this, one being back lighting. This modern take is my personal fav. It also looks hip and cool if a built-in has back lighting. Here are some examples.

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Love this purple illuminated collection display.

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Halogen lights cast the purest white light which are said to be idea for illuminating most art. But they generate heat so they need to be placed far away enough to not affect it.

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Remember when…I blogged about this living room? The rest of the penthouse is gorge

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Here is the original image from the indulge daily post. I won’t be satisfied until I own a condo in the sky. It doesn’t have to be big just high up, near clouds, with a view. This is located on the 77th floor of the Trump tower. And if you have a little $12.5 million, it can be yours.

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That view!! So dark, moody and beautiful.

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Indulge Daily 2.12.13

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I absolutely love this living room. I tend to gravitate more toward open floor plans. However, this formal living room designed in a way that’s clean and modern without lacking the cozy comfortable feel really speaks to me. Maybe it’s the black molding and black windowsill or the use of my second favorite hue (next to black) purple……

Anyone have the source?

Colorful vibrant interiors + how to arrange furniture in a small open floor plan…

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Love how the furniture is arranged in this space. Here rugs are used to distinguish areas.

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This design duo is where popular blogger The Decorista got her start.

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