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An Intriguing Mix
Shops 2009
By Shawn Gilliam
Blending styles, colors, and textures is the best way to create a comfortable, thoughtfully collected look. Consider adding a bright hue to a neutral scheme, an antique to an otherwise contemporary space, or a shiny bowl to a grouping of pieces with muted patinas. Here are some fixtures and furnishings to get the ideas flowing.
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Laid-Back Luxury
Low and curvy, the Ursula sofa boasts a glamorous button-tufted back and a deep, comfy seat. It’s available in several custom sizes and hundreds of fabrics, so prices vary. ID inside design, 211 N. 1st St., Mpls., 612-317-0045
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Plush Fashion
An Indian pendant earring featuring a floral motif linked with stylized dolphins inspired the subtle pattern of the Taxila carpet, shown in Antique White. As with all rugs designed by former Minnesotan Stephanie Odegard, it carries the RugMark Foundation label, which ensures it’s made without child labor. Starting at $105 per square foot. Odegard, 210 N. 2nd St., Mpls., 612-455-6100
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Illuminated Classic
Neoclassical elements influenced the elegant silhouette of the Empire chandelier by Cristal, which features a wrought-iron frame and dark amber crystal ornamentation. $602.95. Cartier Lighting, 151 Cheshire Ln. N., Plymouth, 763-476-9555
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Minnesota Modern
A stitch detail on the seat and a brushed stainless-steel base add subtle style to the very square Animal Lounge Chair, shown in Guacamole, from Minneapolis–based Blu Dot. $899. Roam, 813 Glenwood Ave., Mpls., 612-377-6465
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Elegant Entry
Hand-forged of solid brass in the United States by Classic Brass, the entrance knob set from the Savannah Collection comes in twenty-five finishes; additional custom finishes are available. $850–$1,000 for stock finishes. The Brass Handle, Galleria, 952-927-7777
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Fresh Greens
Pretty leaf motifs make the Caladium plate set fun for small meals (plates measure seven-and-a-half inches in diameter). $18.95 for a set of four. Patina, five metro locations, including 1581 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-644-5444
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Burnished Treasure
Inspired by an antique East Indian cooking vessel, this bronze sink—part of the Bronze Collection from Linkasink—is cast in sand and hand-finished. Its “living finish” will darken over time. $1,600. Fantasia Showrooms, International Market Square, Ste. 102, Mpls., 612-338-5811
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