One of my favorite couches of all time is the couch on "Mad about you". They bought this on an episode called "Sofa’s Choice". Then they kept it for the rest of the show. I couldn’t find a picture of it anywhere. It’s just quizzical to me that I like this couch, & that I have liked it for the 10 years since it first made it’s presence known. I like it as much today as I did when I first saw it. It has two fabrics on it, a plaid & a floral. I like it even though the shabby chic look has gone out. I’m so in love with this love seat that I’d much rather have a shot of it than of most of the actors on the show. The couch really should’ve gotten it’s own spin off show, or they could’ve sold it to me. What is your favorite TV couch?
Remember the episode of “Friends” called “The one with apothecary table”. Phoebe kept brining home furniture from a national home store and told Rachel it was from a flea market. This Apothecary Media cabinet reminded me of that. It’s a great place to store all of your DVDs, CDs, and clutter. I heart this piece it makes me want to buy more CDs. I say I heart things when I really really like them. This Apothecary Media cabinet is 40% off for only $179.99. Click on the picture for more information. It’s a great place to store all those “Friends” DVD’S.
I just finished watching the romantic comedy “Must love dogs”. As far as movies go, I didn’t hate it. One of the saving graces was Sarah’s house. It distracted me from being bored or guessing the plot of the movie. It was the equivalent to a shiny object to a cat. The house had a very homey feeling without being cluttered or too old lady-ish. To copy this style on a budget you will need:
1. Kitchen: The kitchen is the gathering spot of any home. This kitchen was one of my all time favorite kitchens, and the inspiration for this post. I loved the glass cabinets with the colorful vases inside. This could be achieved in any room. Just take a bookshelf and paint the outside white. Then paint the back of the bookshelf the same as the wall color. This will give the appearance that this is a built in shelf. Add your favorite colors of glassware. This really gave the kitchen a trendy feeling.
2. Warm walls. “Must love dogs” uses warm yellows on the walls. They keep the color from being too overwhelming by using tonal colors. Use a couch, and curtains the same colors as the wall for a soothing effect.
3. Accessories: Make your home a place the whole family wants to gather with vintage touches like handmade quilts, and crystal doorknobs.
We envy their friendships, I have always envied Debra Messing’s hair, but we don’t need to envy Will & Grace’s apartment anymore, because it’s very easy to do. The Set of Will & Grace better be good considering Grace is a decorator. This style is perfect for anyone with a modern style and makes a great living room/dining room combination. Get this sleek city look on a budget. The great thing about modern style is that not a lot is needed. To live on the set of “Will & Grace” you will need:
1. Denim couch: Denim may not be the first fabric to come to mind for a city apartment. However, this keeps the Will & Grace apartment from becoming too stuffy. It makes the apartment livable and comfortable and is a great place to catch up on your friends lives.
2. Mirror: Instead of a large piece of art over the fireplace try a mirror. This is a must have for anyone who likes the way they look. Will & Grace has what looks like a bronze mirror in their apartment, much like the aged bronze mirror listed below.
3. Slipcovers: Slipcovers may not seem “chic”, but they have really improved throughout the years. Will & Grace use white slipcovers on their dining room chairs. This is great if you just want to use folding chairs, or if you just want to change the look of your dining room set and add some softness.
4. Accessories: This is where the room gets its expensive, modern feel, as well as color. The walls should be painted a light neutral color, beiges, or a light green or gray. Bring in modern art, sculpture and vases like this handcrafted modern sculpture from Ghana.
