Theodora is a collection of exotic and artsy furniture by Sicis – the art mosaic factory. Of course, as the name suggests, Sicis’ specialty is extravagant mosaic work, but they have also worked with designers to add furniture and accessories to their repertoire that match their brand and image.

I especially enjoy the Theodora Collection, designed by French fashion designer Christian Lacroix. The artsy collection includes lamps and seats, and they definitely have this couture quality about them. Luscious fabrics, elegant shapes with a modern global feel about them, these pieces are sure to add a little dramatic flair to any room.

Depending weather you agree with your cat “dancing” on the table or have a straight NO prepared for that question this might be the perfect table for you or not.

In order for you to be able to use and enjoy this table at it’s full potential you have to be a cat owner first due to the fact that the green part of the table is meant for cats – plant grass for cats on your table, while you have dinner it has digestive dinner. Let’s not forget even if you are not a cat lover or owner this touch of freshness that the table brings inside due to the grass you can plant in it is irreplaceable, through it you can bring a bit of the outdoor indoor.

Leaving the joke aside, this interesting and appealing table is the design of Emily Wettstein, who is a 25-year-old designer from Brooklyn, NY. This table is as green as it gets due not only to the greenery you can plant in it but also to the materials the designer uses to make it. Made out of reclaimed walnut and steel this design is cat-friendly and really appealing.

The chair is made of FSC-certified oak with a back and seat created using silk thread strung through the frame. The chair looks like a harp and creates the effect of weightlessness. The design is very simple and genial, it will easily hold a person and the threads won’t deflect as they are made of silk. By the way, it’s eco-friendly as the materials used for production are natural. Would you like to sit on silk?

Italian company Tonin isn’t leaving luxury at the door, so to speakThese chic leather doors and leather window frames add some oomph to your decor with their unexpected look and feel, vibrant colors and luscious finish. The supple leather is sourced from top Italian suppliers, created by the likes of glass designer Sera Valentina and jewelry brand Swarovski. Murano glass and crystal embellishments are the perfect complement to leather finishes like Ostrich, Crocodile Skin, Eel and Python, available in any color of the rainbow – pink, blue, brown, ochre, green, the classic black and white, fiery red, metallics, the options are endless. Say “goodbye” to boring windows and predictable doors, and welcome some real art into your home.

Versace Home has presented their collection of Christmas ornaments and tableware for 2010.

As other products by the company the collection is all about luxury. Everything in it has shiny golden finish and decorated with winter or berry motifs. Even though there aren’t many ornaments in it there is almost everything to set up the Christmas table. If you’re looking to celebrate the holidays in style and luxury then the new collection is right for you. As many other designers items these ornaments and tableware definitely worth a shot.

For the less creative do-it-yourselfer there are a few basic guidelines that will help assure a successful transformation. First of all, decide what look you want to accomplish. In other words, are you planning to re-do a single room or the whole home? Do you go for a more rustic look or are you planning on a sleek, ultra-modern design? How comprehensive are your ideas? Do you want to re-do from the floor to the ceiling by adding new wood flooring or tile flooring or simply replace the curtains and add a couple of rugs? Before you can really start to make a plan you need to peruse your budget and decide how much decorating you are going to do.

Once you have an idea of how much decorating you will be doing, make a plan. Take a picture of the space/space as they are currently. Look at the photos with a critical eye and decide what you dislike and what you like and go from there; keep what you like and remove the rest.

Regardless of the size of your home décor project there are two factors that should have the utmost priority in planning, your preferences and your budget. Sticking within your budget makes redecorating less stressful and remaining true to your preferences guarantees that you will be happy with the final result.

Thoroughly evaluate the space you intend to decorate so that you can make informed decisions about colors, furniture, flooring, art work and lighting. Will you want an area rug to add warmth underfoot or to add a focal point to the space? Envisioning the end result is the crux of this phase of planning; try to imagine the finished project and make decisions accordingly.

Research comes next; shopping both in-store and online increases the inventory you can explore. By taking the time to research and shop for your décor materials generally saves the shopper significant amounts of money. Be flexible! As you research, shop and look at various materials and colors for the project, you may find options that were not considered previously

Accumulate the materials necessary to execute your planned project and then get started. Before you know it the plan will be complete and you will be enjoying a whole new look and feel to your home.

Throughout the entire project you should keep in mind that the ultimate goal is your enjoyment of the design implementation. You don’t have to settle for drab, out of date spaces; create your own space reflecting your taste and effort.

The Penta Flora pentagon tiles are changing the way we look at tile.

In fact, this modern concrete tile collection by designer Daniel Ogassian is adding touch to the mix with its ultra-contemporary three-dimensional patterns. Featuring five sides (hence, Penta) and a flower at the center (enter, flora), each simple but alluring tile takes a twist with its slightly obtuse cut. When you put them together, there’s a movement to the overall design that makes it so visually interesting. In the bathroom, kitchen or in the living room, on the floor or on a wall, these pentagon tiles will fittingly achieve a five-star effect!

The whole movement towards security and safety in the home had as the central piece and also started with the door knob. Before the door knob, doors would just be pushed open when people wanted to go in or out. The door knob was the best way of keeping the door from opening accidentally and keeping certain things out of the house, as before the door knob rain and wind would get in uninvited.

As most of the invention advance in time, so did the door knob. At first just a way of keeping the door closed it reached the moment when it had a lock added. Now the purpose of the door knob was not only to keep the door from accidentally opening but also to keep it closed thus keeping people out.

A simple lock didn’t seem to be enough as some people could bust through it and there had to be created more substantial locks. Dead bolts were added to really hold a door shut when the person inside wanted it be closed.

Things have progressed over the years but back then, there were very limited selections if you wanted a door with locks and even more limited selections if you wanted the additional dead bolt lock that matched the door knob. Nowadays you can find door knobs in any shapes and sizes, colors and designs, from classic to modern ones, from small to oversized ones.

If you really want to add a designer touch to your door you can also find designer door knobs these days. Some of these knobs are handmade of stone, wood, glass or other materials. Glass door knobs are considered to be classy and also very beautiful. In a room with the proper lightning, glass door knobs can look like gems shining from a treasure hold. An important thing that must be kept in mind about glass door knobs is that they are not recommended for outside doors to your home, due to the fact that they are more fragile than other knobs and may not react well to the changes of temperature aswell.

Decorative door knobs can be used to make a dramatic difference in your decorating theme, and they can be the focal point in your interior or exterior doors without the need of replacing the door.

Interior door knobs are available in four primary styles :

Privacy knobs turn and operate a latch mechanism and they have a push pin lock, being used mostly on bathrooms and bedrooms.

Passage knobs turn and operate a latch mechanism.

Single dummy knobs do not turn or operate a latch mechanism and it is one knob on the exterior side of the door.

Double dummy knobs do not operate a latch mechanism and it is a knob on either side of the door.

Most double dummy knobs cannot be used on two sparate doors.

As door knobs set age they can become dented or scratched so replacing them with high quality sets is really important. Solid brass doorknobs sets are extremely durable and resistant.

In order to give your door a different look, you can find handles that can replace a door knob. Also there are sliding door handles that have a more industrial look and add a touch of modern design to your home. An added bonus of the door handle knob varieties is that for some they are easier to open. As many age people have limited mobility in their hands from arthritis or other muscle reducing ailments. Sometimes grabbing a hold of a normal door knob and turning it is a difficult proposition. But with a sliding door handle it’s much easier to open a door, just push the handle down and the door pops open. Even if they have limited hand mobility, these doors can be opened by just leaning on the handle to trigger the mechanism.

Create a contemporary oasis with the new Green room separator from Dedon.

Divide your space with this unique piece, designed to create distinct areas in your home without visually blocking them off. The Green separators feature a multi-faceted, organic shape inspired by a spider’s web, done in a cool white “chalk” finish to complement your contemporary decor. This versatile piece is perfect for indoors and outdoors; placed vertically or horizontally; decorated with vines and blooming plants or on its own as a showcase of designer Jean-Marie Massaud’s modern sense of style. The possibilities are endless and you’re only bound by your imagination.