Create an Artfully Modern Scenario in Your Residence

Posted on June 04, 2019 by Arjun Sharma | 0 Comments

Every night is ‘gallery night’ with our clean and sleek ‘Artfully Modern’ scenario. The design aesthetic perfectly marries elegance with simplicity. This dramatic and clutter free style is also easy to achieve. By following a few key concepts, anyone can transform their residence into a carefully-curated show piece.

An Artfully Modern scenario begins a simple, monochromatic back drop—airy neutrals such as beiges, blacks, gray, cream and whites are the foundation to the palette. Then introduce bold pops of color with furniture, art and accessories to harmonize the space.  Your punches of color can now be front and center and act as the focal points of the space.

Form is also paramount to modern design. From strong squares to smooth circles, incorporating abstract and geometric shapes is also a key element to an Artfully Modern space. Think strong angles from squares and rectangles to smooth and elegant curves.  Using oversized wall art, decorative sculpture and structural seating will pull this on trend look together. For a stylish dining room add a round glass top table with leather upholstered side chairs.  Or situate a pair of lacquer wood side tables along either side of a master bed.

Modern style takes a “less is more” approach. Aim for minimal décor, as the goal is to let your furnishings’ finishes be the star. Shiny metals, organic materials, and luxurious soft textures create a harmonious balance for an exquisite interior.

Glamorous glossy metal finishes act as a reflection of your opulent taste—we love accessorizing our spaces with pieces featuring sleek metal hardware or legs. Materials inspired by industrial production—such as concrete, marble, and wood—bring a hint of nature indoors, enhancing the warmth in your streamlined interior. Natural fabrics add visual interest, providing texture in an otherwise flat space. Leather, linen, and sheepskin are just a few of the textiles you can include to keep your space from looking cold.

Last but not least; lighting.  Using the ‘Artfully Modern’ approach start with pieces which are geometric in design, with smooth surfaces and shiny metals. This combination will add impact and pull the design scheme together.. Experiment with chic dome pendants or globe sconces and notice a significant difference in the look and feel of the room!

Amplify the drama and sophistication in your living space and make a statement with pieces from Scenario Home’s Artfully Modern Scenario. Everyone will admire your refined spirit and attention to detail as they roam through your stunning, gallery-inspired palace.

6 Valuable Tips for Designing Your Home Office

Posted on June 04, 2019 by Arjun Sharma | 0 Comments

Our workplace ‘scenarios’ are becoming more and more flexible as employers are offering telecommuting as an option to their job packages.  Which means many of us are electing to work from home or remotely on a daily basis. Our ‘home offices’ are becoming a place to retreat, reboot and focus on life’s responsibilities.  All too often, we associate office atmospheres with fluorescent lighting and unimaginative furnishings. However, your home workspace doesn’t have to drab or be lackluster. Instead, why not create a functional yet stylish space designed to spark creativity and productivity.

Here are six essential tips for designing your home office, so you can produce an energizing place of respite.

Inspire With Beautiful Art

A fabulous home office comes alive with a beautifully and personally curated piece of artwork.  Search for paintings, works on paper, photography or even sculpture that accurately represents your distinctive personality and style. Art doesn’t have to be expensive or even match your couch to give your office that personal touch.  In addition to big city galleries, you can find inspiring and gorgeous pieces at local flea markets or even street fairs that won’t break the budget . Keep these masterpieces at eye level, so you can effortlessly sneak a quick glance in between projects.

Add Personal Items

As you decorate your office, don’t forget to fill it with personal touches. Even in corporate offices, personalization is key to happiness and mindfulness—these sentimental items can boost your mood, even if you’re not having the best day. Don’t be afraid to show off your loved ones or pets. It’ll feel good to occasionally gaze at them as you check off the day’s accomplishments.

Enhance the Comfort

When it comes to a home office, your comfort shouldn’t be compromised. While you’re not actively working, it’s pleasant to have cozy sitting areas where you can sip your coffee or jot down your thoughts. As you stage these designs, integrate rich textiles, such as a faux fur, into your space to create warmth. Drape a luxurious throw blanket over an armchair, or add glam to a loveseat with faux fur pillows. For the final touch, lay out a soft sheepskin rug.

Mix in Greenery

Revive a tired-looking office by bringing the outdoors in with hints of vibrant greenery. Plants not only look pretty, but they also have a positive impact on your wellbeing. Studies show that bringing plants into offices can improve attention span and overall health, as well as decrease stress. Instead of looking out your office window and wishing you were outside, go ahead and bring the outdoors to you.

Let There Be Light

Lighting is a key element when designing any space.  In addition to ample natural light, a well luminated home office requires supplemental light. A mixture of light fixtures will not only add depth to your space, but also keep you wide awake, especially if you work long hours. For cozy ambient lighting, hang pendant lights around your office—just be sure not to suspend them directly above your computer. If you need extra light near your desk, set a chic task lamp atop your desk or purchase an eye-catching floor lamp.

Select Your Preferred Chair and Desk

A comfortable chair and desk are fundamental components of any office space.  Select a chair which is ergonomically designed for both form and function.  Add two conversational side chairs for guests and visitors so that you can have informal meetings. Now consider your desk.  Remember to measure for ample leg room based on the height of your chair.  A well functioning desk should have a large workspace and plenty of drawers to hold or hide personal belongings.

Feeling inspired? Visit Scenario Home for luxury home office furniture, fixtures, art and accessories.  We will help you curate a well dressed, personal space to enjoy year around.  Our beautiful selection of high end, sought after pieces are sure to satisfy any ‘scenario.’  Now get to work!

4 Awe-Inspiring Tips for Adding Flowers to Your Home

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Arjun Sharma | 0 Comments

No matter your style, plants make great décor for any living space. In fact, according to Flower Confidential, “Americans spend about $6.2 billion on cut flowers each year, and purchase roughly 4 billion stems per year.” Many individuals decorate with flowers because they arouse the senses and cheerfully invite guests into our residences.

Whether you choose to incorporate vibrant flowers or refreshing verdure, adding gorgeous bursts of color and lush texture to your home is sure to elevate your interior décor and boost your mood. If you’re interested in creating an exquisite indoor sanctuary that elegantly celebrates the natural world, take direction from our experts. We reference some of our favorite tips for adding flowers to your home.

Experiment with Faux Florals

For those with a jam-packed schedule, or perhaps horticulturally challenged arranging and keeping flowers blooming and beautiful may prove to be a daunting task.   A perfect solution is a stunning faux floral arrangement.  Surprisingly, faux florals have evolved from your grandmother’s plastic  centerpieces. The new generation of flowers and green plants are truly gorgeous and realistic.  Incorporating a faux floral into your space will bring a colorful and nature inspired design element; they’re a tasteful, chic substitute to real flowers and flowering plants.  To successfully fool the eye—don’t be afraid to tweak the petals and stems in your arrangement. Most of materials used now are moldable and bendable. After all, no two blooming flowers are perfectly symmetrical!

For the best results, it’s important to be selective with the types of flowers in your faux arrangements. In our expansive selection of luxury home goods online, we offer a wide range of silk faux floral arrangements. Our faux florals look incredibly realistic flowers and won’t require your undivided attention—although they are certain to draw in endless compliments.

Choose Bold Planters

Are you passionate about gardening? Bring your talent indoors—situate flowers and rich foliage in colorful planters that make a statement. These pieces simultaneously add drama and showcase your greenery while emphasizing your home’s distinct charm. Scenario Home carries a multitude of glazed and distressed ceramic as well as stone vessels in various colors and sizes—mix or match them to add character to your living space.

Decorate with Seasonal Florals

Curating a space inspired by nature’s scenery is as simple as decorating with seasonal flower varieties. These colorful, fragrant blooms will liven up your space year-round. Spring soirees call for blooming orchids, while exuberant hydrangeas, lilies, and peonies make lasting impressions in the Summer. Gorgeous roses complement the changing hues of fall leaves, and calming eucalyptus contently rests indoors during the cool Winter months.

Consider Placement

Flowers act as focal points—energizing the rooms in which you spend most of your time. Consider implementing a marvelous floral arrangement as a centerpiece in your dining room or as an accent piece in a bathroom or entryway.

For an organic touch to your production, try arranging bowls and vases on free-standing furnitures, such as a timeless bar cart or a stylish accent table. We also recommend brightening up your bookshelves with pretty plant assortments. Tailor these vignettes to your taste, and you’re sure to end up with a welcoming space that’s entirely your own.

Transitioning from Winter to Spring with Modern Luxury Decor

Posted on May 08, 2019 by Arjun Sharma | 0 Comments

Spring is in the air!  We emerge from our Winter blues ready to open up the windows, drink in the sunshine and clean up our indoor and outdoor living spaces.  It presents the perfect opportunity to take inventory of what we want to declutter and what we may want to refresh for the Season. To ensure your living space is ready for springtime festivities and affairs, we suggest five ways you can transition your home’s interior from winter to spring using modern luxury décor.

Clean. Declutter. Décor!

After a long Winter, there’s something that feels so fresh and rewarding about cleaning and decluttering our home.  In fact, according to the American Cleaning Institute®, “91 percent of Americans and 96 percent of millennials engage in spring cleaning, with 76 percent of the population participating each year. Six percent of the population never spring clean.”  Begin with a good power wash of your garage and outside patios.  Deep clean baseboards, light fixtures and inside of kitchen cabinets.   And we can’t forget the refrigerator!  Take this opportunity to sort through paperwork and built up clutter.  Perhaps even donate mismatched glassware or throw pillows that might need a new home.  Now that you have established new order and a refreshed space, you can consider a few decorating projects.  Perhaps, paint a bathroom or the front door for a whole new mood. 

Incorporate Spring Hues

Incorporating Spring hues into your design strategy, is an easy way to refresh any space. Bring the outdoors in with colors that reflect the beautiful regrowth of our landscape or colors of a blooming garden.  Try a cool hyacinth lavender or a soft moss green.  For energy, the bright pink of a peony will make a space pop.  Nature offers ample choices in which to choose, from the subtle and subdued to the cheerful and bold.  We love adding these Spring colors in simple accessories such as a table lamp or a vase.  Or swap out throw pillows in a fun new pattern and hue or accessorize an outdoor space with colorful ceramic planters.

Utilize Florals and Greenery

Of course, you can’t set a spring-inspired scene without a floral arrangement. No matter the type of greenery you showcase in your home, we believe flowers and plants make a huge difference in how your living space looks and feels. Fill one of your new pastel vases with a lilies, tulips and hydrengas.  These blooming florals are ubiquitous with Spring and are sure to make your home feel inviting. If you aren’t a gardening enthusiast, using faux florals.  Faux Florals have come a long way since the plastics of years past.  These stunning and truly natural arrangements are perfect for a low maintenance but gorgeous addition to any room year around.



Opt for Lighter Fabrics

In the Winter months, we generally associate with fabrics that are cozy and warm, such as flannels, rich velvets and even faux fur. However, when spring and summer finally arrive we are ready to lighten up with airy cool cottons and breezy linens. Swapping out fabrics can be as simple as replacing the coverings on your throw pillows from dark navies and deep reds to vibrant yellow or coral.  For a fun design trend, try one of our decorative patterns such as a tribal ikat or an Asian chinoiserie. Whether you have a budget that allows for a more formal change such as reupholstering a chair or as simple as adding a beautiful cotton throw to a sofa, incorporating a fresh fabric will make your space feel lighter!

Integrate Natural and Organic Elements

In addition to natural woods, think organic materials such as; woven rattans, jute, sea grass and wicker.  Layering in these earthen elements will not just add warmth to the space, but also texture to existing smooth surfaces and soft fabrics. A favorite trend on the design scene this Season is the Arteriors wicker pendant collection. Modern and sophisticated, these handwoven rattan pendants look gorgeous in a sunlight salrium, a bohemian office or even an outdoor patio.  You'll have an elegant spring sanctuary year around.

Whether your scenario is Modern Glam, Beautifully Bohemian or Coastel Chic come visit our extensive collection of online modern luxury décor and get inspired!  With our high end and beautiful luxury furniture, fixtures and accessories, let us help you curate and transition your home from Winter to Spring.  Re-fresh. Reset. Design.

Create A Stylish Bar with Our Fine Home Décor Accessories

Posted on May 02, 2019 by Arjun Sharma | 0 Comments

After a long work week of phone calls, meetings, presentations and even travel, Americans are looking to come home on Friday nights, unwind with loved ones and family.  Our home becomes a save haven to release stress, enjoy hobbies and connect with friends.

We prefer to relax from the comfort of our sofa—research from Mintel concludes that about 55% of American consumers prefer drinking at home. As such, it’s important to stage an upscale atmosphere for you and your guests to indulge in fabulous drinks and hors d'oeuvres. You’ll want to create a space where family and friends can gather and feel comfortable after a long week. In this narrative, we’ll walk you through how to create a sumptuous, more personal entertaining experience in your own residence. Trust us—it’s much easier than you may think!

Selecting A Space

Excellent entertainment begins with creating a space with the proper mood and functionality. Before you can create a stylish bar, you will need to decide where it should go. How much space do you want to dedicate to your home bar? Perhaps you can arrange the ultimate in-house bar experience near your kitchen, so your guests can enjoy a pre-dinner drink. Or maybe you want to transform your outdoor patio or lower living area into a luxurious retreat for late night soirees. In other words, is your home bar an opportunity to be a transitional area for entertaining? Ultimately, the choice is yours—whether you dedicate a corner of a room or the entire thing to your bar, you can still achieve fabulous results. It all comes down to the ambiance and furnishings.

Barstools

Providing comfortable and ample seating for your home bar is an invitation for guests to unwind and stay a while. From high back tavern style with leather cushions to barstools with tufting and armrests, we offer a variety of styles that you’ll be able to beautifully incorporate into your setup. We offer a remarkable selection of barstools from renound and sought out designers, including Arteriors, Bungalow 5, Regina Andrew, and Worlds Away.

When choosing barstools, a good rule of thumb is to select a stool that is 10-12 inches less than the height of the table which will ensure there is ample leg room and will best suit the bar area. Seating options in neutral colors, fabrics and supple leathers are sleek and timeless. For an unexpected pop of color we love a bright and bold living coral in velvet to add contrast and interest.

Bar Carts

Every wine and spirit connoisseur should proudly display their libation collection, and you can easily execute this via an extraordinary (and handy) bar cart. Thanks to its versatility, a bar cart takes your at-home bar to another level—you simply roll it to wherever the party is! Be sure you stock it with all the essentials, such as premium liquors, delicious mixers, gorgeous glasses, tantalizing garnishes, and other necessary bar supplies. With these items alone, it’s highly likely that you can prepare any drink your houseguests’ order.

While an ordinary and simplebar cart can do the trick, a stylish one is sure to elevate the look of your space. With timeless antique gold and shiny nickel metal finishes, the contemporary mirrored carts we carry from Worlds Away boast opulence. Arteriors also crafts beautiful brass bar carts, which serve as functional works of art.

To increase a bar cart’s presence in a room and give the overall space some character, we love accessorizing with elegant glass decanters, ice buckets and stemware.  You can even add a simple vase or small sculpture.

Bar Lighting

What makes a night club so alluring is its ability to capture a specific mood. When you do go out with family or friends, you want the atmosphere to match your group’s mood for the evening. A beautiful venue may immediately grab your attention with their upscale furnishings, an often-overlooked and impactful design element is the lighting. Therefore, in order to experience a ‘night out’ at home, select fixtures that add the mood you want your guests and family to enjoy. Lighting can really make all the difference in how your bar appears to your guests. Swap out uninspiring and perhaps dated pieces with small pendant lights, which effortlessly modernize a space. If you’d like, you can also boost the intimacy with dimmer switches. This way, you can adjust your lights’ intensity to your taste.

Glassware

When it comes to starting a home bar, you need proper glass and stem ware; a variety of proper glassware instantly provides more glamour to your guest’s cocktail.enhances the look and quality of your guests’ drinks. We suggest stocking your bar with glasses of various types and sizes, which will showcase your passion for mixology.  Don’t forget the martini shaker!

As a beverage aficionado, we know you’ll want to impress everyone on your guest list—these glasses will do just that. Plus, your houseguests can relax knowing they can have any drink they’d like. Some must-have glasses include:

• Beer Pints
• Champagne Glasses
• Cocktail Glasses
• Highball Glasses
• Martini Glasses
• Old-Fashioned Glasses
• Shot Glasses
• Wine Glasses

Just be sure you have enough glasses for everybody—we recommend having at least two of each type of glass in stock. You do not want to encounter a situation where you run out! We also suggest looking for interesting glassware. Whether you’re serving liquor, wine, or another favorite libation to multiple guests, we love using Arteriors decanters. They are handcrafted masterpieces that instantly add sophistication and style to any bar setup.

Accessories

From impromptu gatherings to special events, your home bar is sure to be the main attraction to your guests. Thus, the final details will really tie your home bar together. To start, textured coasters amplify elegance while preserving your furnishings’ finishes. Accent trays can hold necessities, such as cocktail napkins and straws, showcase candles and picture frames, or transport drinks to different areas of your home. Additionally, these decorative trays help keep everything neatly organized. Lastly, what’s a bar without a chic ice bucket? After all, many drinks are best when kept cold.

Curating a home bar is a rewarding experience for you as well as your family and friends—it truly enhances your living space. And thankfully, with the proper barware, glassware, and furnishings, anyone can restyle an area of their home for memorable occasions. Whether you choose to create an indoor or outdoor bar, our fine home décor accessories serve as exquisite accompaniments to any entertaining space. Your guests are bound to raise their glasses in a toast to you and your grand at-home bar!

A Brief Guide on How to Utilize Luxury Garden Décor

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Arjun Sharma | 0 Comments

A Guide on How to Make Your Backyard Look More Luxurious

When you head out into your backyard, do you feel uninspired? Many knowledgable landscape and garden aficionados hold great rancor to the fact that their outdoor spaces look almost exactly the same as their next door neighbors. If you're someone who seeks to transform their outdoor space into a sanctuary—we have good news. By simply investing in luxury garden décor, you can redecorate your yard to accommodate lively late-night events and serene morning coffee talks equally. With these five steps, you're sure to become the neighborhood tastemaker for backyard sanctums.

Focus on Creating an Experience

In the United States, residential lawns average 10,871 square feet, which is about a quarter of an acre. Properly utilizing this space is key to creating an outdoor oasis that you, your family, and your friends will love. An open outdoor atmosphere creates a lasting impression and promotes a feeling of community. With versatile garden stools and a welcoming seating arrangement, you can set the scene for your next soiree. Once you’ve created an inviting patio, your guests are sure to feel perfectly at home.

Incorporate Water Features

A gorgeous estate deserves an outstanding water feature in their landscape design. This exterior design element, whether embraced by stone or ceramic, can provide your outdoor haven with the peaceful noises of flowing water that is sure to soothe the soul. Garden fountains boast elegance and add a visual charm that will impress anyone who spends time in your backyard paradise. Plus, by adorning your outdoor space with a spectacular water feature, you're also introducing the dynamic energy of water into your space—flowing water is the Feng Shui symbol for wealth and prosperity.

Incorporate an Outdoor Rug

Stylish rugs are a staple piece of décor for both indoor and outdoor spaces. The proper outdoor rug has the ability to add warmth and harmony to your fabulous patio setup. Outdoor trendsetters will lay out a colorful rug under their dining area in order to give the space more of a personality. Woven Chilewich floor mats are both luxurious and durable and come in a variety of textures and colors.  They can be layered for a more creative look and are also a popular option for those who are wrestling with how to make the most of the unutilized space in their backyard.

Pick Out Planters

Planters are contemporary and gorgeous additions to any outdoor area, especially when they’re lining a walkway or nestled beside a pool. Your plants act as focal points, adding liveliness to modern furnishings and showcasing your green thumb. As a bonus, plants also add privacy, creating a secluded, intimate environment for you and your family to enjoy. Don’t be afraid to buy bold planters that vary in color and size—these vibrant accessories bring pops of color to any outdoor oasis.  For a fun backyard BBQ filling these versatile pieces with ice to keep beverages cold!

Stay on Top of Landscape Maintenance

You can buy all the beautiful outdoor accessories and garden accents in the world, but ultimately, proper yard maintenance is key in ensuring your landscape design remains vibrant. Green grass and thriving flowers really tie the whole look together. To prevent overgrown shrubs and trees, regularly trim them. If you notice any dead plants, pull them out. Additionally, don’t forget about repairing your walkways. These small fixes ensures your guests are safe from trips and falls as well and elevates the quality of your backyard’s appearance.  

With the right luxury garden decor and plenty of upkeep, you can design the ultimate outdoor retreat. Take some time to explore our large inventory of garden ornaments and outdoor accessories before beginning renovations. Soon, you’ll have the perfect scenario for all your outdoor gatherings!

Adorn Your Home With Items From Our East Meets West Scenario

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Arjun Sharma | 0 Comments

Asian-inspired design immediately suggests feelings of tranquility, harmony, and balance.  With the busy lifestyles most of us keep, coming home to a peaceful space is welcoming.  Asian decor fuses historical details from both Japanese and Chinese influences, as well as India.  The design strategy is to pair neutral and vivid hues, while incorporating natural textures and organic materials.  Royal shades of pink, purple, and cherry red will awaken the space.  Asian interiors aren’t complete without warm gold accessories and fabrics to add a sense of luxury.  Because harmony is a reoccurring theme in Far East design, striking the right balance between all of these elements is paramount. Another contributor when evoking a sense of peace or Feng Shui is using a beautiful water source such as a fountain for meditation and relaxation.  Adding ceramic potted trees and perhaps sustainable natural woods, such as bamboo, will create a Zen-like Eastern garden.

With our East Meets West Scenario pieces, you can easily incorporate the calm, mindful ambiance of Asian décor into your living space. Chinoiserie details, which feature Chinese dragons and florals, are the perfect finishing touch to any Eastern-inspired room.  Try accessorizing with pair of pagoda style table lamps on a bedroom night stand or a colorful temple jar on a kitchen island. Another easy way to bring Asian flair into your home is to include a Buddha statue in a home garden or Foo dog bookends in your office for a well- traveled look.

Asian-inspired interiors are fundamentally simplistic and clutter-free—when it comes to Asian décor, less is definitely more. Just select a few statement-making items, such as a garden stool or a tri-fold room divider, and your space is complete. Due to its contemporary, minimalist nature, Asian-inspired decor remains timeless. Inspired by classic Asian designs, the pieces in our East Meets West Scenario will create an uplifting environment in your home. Plus, it’s so easy to incorporate Asian design into a home; we love mixing these home décor items with clean, modern furnishings. These elements are the ideal focal points against neutral color schemes, and they marry contrasting styles perfectly.

Come and visit our extensive range of designer home accessories online, including mirrors, side tables, vases, and more. No matter which pieces you select from this collection, your home is certain to grant you good fortune for years to come.

Search for: black and red finishes, chinoiserie, dragon, faux bamboo, foo dogs, garden stools, ginger jar accessories, greek key and trellis patterns, koi, ming dynasty and asian influences, pagoda and cherry blossom patterns