Euro Style Home

Today we are switching up our normal posting routine and doing something fun... We're participating in the Olioboard Blog Hop! We are super excited to be included in this fun event. We were asked to create a board on Olioboard demonstrating a connection between fashion and decor.

We love modern and who doesn't love chic?... We decided to go with this stylish Kate Moss 'fit for our inspiration image, since bold black paired with metallic is so on-trend. We had fun translating this style into a room by pulling together modern, yet sophisticated pieces. We were able to create a dining room that would host the most amazing dinner parties!

Olioboard is really fun, you can select products from several different brands to include on your board. And in case you're wondering, yes that is our gorgeous chandelier and stylish sconces in the background. Not sure if particular furniture or accessories will look together in one space? Olioboard is great for that! But you can also work with a budget and shop directly from the site...  So get on over there and try it, trust us it's fun!

Make sure to check out all the other great bloggers participating in this event:

Erin from Apartment 34

Julia participating on behalf of MaterialGirls

Selma from Selma Hammer

Franki from Life in a Venti Cup

Jane from Embrace Your Inner Snob

Lesley participating on behalf of Lamps Plus

Marilyn from Design Magnifique

Lynda from NYCLQ

Robin from Pocket Full of Color

*After your blog hopping, check out our Euro Style Lighting contest, which is currently happening on Olioboard... We even got Chris Gardner from Curbly to be our guest judge!

Kate Moss image: Fashion Gone Rogue

**This sweepstakes is now over. We announced the winner here.**

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All you have to do is follow us on Pinterest and repin products from our "Product Envy" board. You have until August 31st to repin as much as you want!

Get the details and enter to win via our Euro Style Lighting Pinterest page.

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Having kids doesn't mean having to throw in the towel and become a soccer mom. The modern family homes featured above set out to break the stereotype of family living. I personally love the idea of living in a modern home with a handful of kids running around. Growing up in a stylish enviroment exposes children to fashion, design, architecture, and other creative arts.

Designing the main areas in a modern home can can sometimes be easier than decorating kid's rooms and spaces. When designing a modern nursery or kid's room there is a balance between modern furnishings and a kid-friendly, functional design.

Need a few directional ideas for designing your modern nursery or kid's room?

• Choose a classic or modern theme
• A few different options for color schemes included neutrals, white and black with bright accents, and an all white space
• Select furnishings that don't shout baby

The light fixtures you select for the kid's space can make a big impact on the overall design. Below are a few modern table lamps for the kid's room or nursery. The lamps are modern and fun and will easily transition into a more grown up space as the child ages.

Lite Source Kito Blue Table Lamp (left), Chrome Stack Set of Two Table Lamps (right)

* Post Update 10/24/12: Our Chrome Stack Table Lamps has been discontinued.

Possini White Flower Acrylic Shade Table Lamp (left), Jonathan Adler Carlyle Slide Table Lamp (right)

* Post Update 10/24/12: Our Jonathan Adler Carlyle Table Lmap has been discontinued.

Images: emmas designblogg, Family Living, Apartment Therapy, Apartment Therapy

**This sweepstakes is now over. We announced the winners here.**

We're having a pin party and you're invited! Visit our Pinterest page to enter our Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of three $150 shopping sprees!

All you have to do is follow us on Pinterest, create your own "Modern Hue" board, tag your pins with #EuroStyleLighting and #ModernHue and then provide us with a link to your board. You have until July 8th to complete your board and provide us with your link. It's that simple... and that fun!

Get the details and enter to win via our Euro Style Lighting Pinterest page.

Read our complete sweepstakes rules.

New to Pinterest and not sure what all the hype is about?... Pinterest is the best way to search the web and save your findings with an image and a link!

Start by following other Pinterest users and "repin" whatever inspires you...

Then, select which board you want to repin to (you can create the board as you pin)... 

You're done!

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Sidney based architecture firm Andrew Maynard Architects took this old Victorian home with tall surrounding walls and turned it into a super cool modern home. We approve.

Simple forms, minimal furnishing and mixed materials all work together to create the home's modern look. When your minimal furnishings include cool, modern accent chairs go ahead and consider yourself on-trend.

Cool appliances, simple modern lighting and dark colored furniture make this place stylish for both male and female inhabitants.

Images: Andrew Maynard Architects