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By candace kramer, August 12, 2010 11:02 am

On a recent family visit to the college town of  San Luis Opisbo, we dined at a lovely Italian eatery- Palazzo Giuseppe. Dinner was delicious!

Shortly, after we cleaned our plates, I excused myself to investigate the bathrooms. (I just can’t help myself).

I pushed through the door and was immediately struck by the soft lavender walls, crystal, floral light fixtures and delicate metallic stenciling. Was I in the same restaurant? I was expecting a classically furnished, dark wood, old world, Italian theme, but instead I was greeted with this soft, ethereal, quasi-French look!

I love surprises, especially when they involve beautiful design.

The color palette is simple but refined and very soothing. Lavender is actually quite versatile – whether on your walls or in your furnishings and accessories, it can be paired with a multitude of other hues, and falls elegantly in line with both modern and traditional looks.

1. lavender living room, 2. Lavender walls, 3. Lavender Living Room, 4. Lavender Living Room

Love the light fixtures?…check these out here and here.  Shimmering embellishments on the wall added an unexpected layer of decoration. Find some gorgeous stencils here and create the look in your home.

I’ll be back with more I SPY Bathrooms for you! Stay tuned.

-CK

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By candace kramer, June 2, 2010 11:49 am

As an interior designer, I am always looking for interesting, creative design that captures a sense of adventure but still functions well in a home environment.

Being a foodie and wine enthusiast, Portland is a mecca for wonderful restaurants. The restaurant’s design is just as important as the food being presented. I especially love going into restaurant bathrooms to see if the design was an after thought OR a delightful extension of the eatery’s overall ambiance.

I am often asking my design friends, “Did you see the bathroom at the new restaurant that just opened?”

There are wonderful creative and exciting ideas to be discovered and used in your own home!

So I will be sharing with you some of my – I SPY – great design – YES in bathrooms!

If you SPY a great bathroom – pass it on!

Motel Modero has modern twist and sleek finishes.

*artwork always makes a statement

* undermount sinks are so seamless, I love the back light on the back splash

*super shiny kleenex box sparkles with the glass mosaic tiles

*observe the  corners of the room and see how all the different materials relate to one another…I also love dark painted ceilings - so much drama looming overhead!

I SPY great design at www.hotelmodera.com Go see if you can SPY some fabulous bathroom design at your favorite haunt!

CK