Tuesday's Tip: Activate with Shine

Tuesday, November 1, 2011


Today's designer tip is to remember to bring shine into your space! It does not have to be a disco ball, but a subtle bit of sheen activates a whole room and magnifies light. Using a combination of textures and finishes is a wonderful way to make a space feel truly layered and rich. It could be a metallic accessory, a glossy painted finish, a mirror, a silky fabric, a polished stone or wood surface or an architectural element - but no matter it is, what every space needs a little shine!

Here are some examples I think are especially lovely . . .









Do you agree?
Revisit an interior you just adore . . . does it too incorporates an element of shine? 

{via 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 + 9}

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9 comments:

Caitlin said...

le sigh. couldn't agree more. I particularly love that first image and the gold pendant light in that gorgeous kitchen. Lovely round up :)

lovelovelove.

-Caitlin

Anna @ IHOD said...

Wow, each and every one of these are simply gorgeous spaces. Thank you for the round up!!
:) Anna

Leslie said...

I love those pictures. A little bit of shine really adds so much to a space!

Amanda said...

These are all divine but I think that top pic may be my new fave entry idea.

Julia - the Urban Slant said...

wow! I never thought about shine this way until now. Such great ideas. I think I love the giant venetian mirror in the last picture -- amazing.

Unknown said...

Gahhh I am pinning like half your post!

lynda@verandah living said...

It's like beautiful jewellery - just a piece or two transforms 'tasteful' into 'fabulous'.

The Glam Lamb said...

I LOVE this post!! That first pic - the wallpaper.... AMAZING! Thanks for sharing!

Best,
Hallie
http://glamlamb.com

anyaadores said...

Beautiful and very true with the elements of shine :) Love most of these Allsion,
Ax

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