Last night Ryan appeared on EXTRA TV as he revealed to viewers his top furniture pick on a budget from Crate and Barrel. In case you missed Ryan's favorite fall pick or wanted more information on the item featured, here is the recap. And don't forget to visit www.extratv.com for your chance to win a $500.00 Crate and Barrel gift card!
This Stow Leather Storage Ottoman is the ultimate piece of furniture. It’s a great looking ottoman that you can kick your feet up or sit on. But if you pull off the top, there’s storage and a serving tray inside. What more could you ask for?
In addition to the ottoman, here is an exclusive look at a few additions that Ryan recommends for transforming your home on a budget.
Crate and Barrel has put a modern spin on these traditionally shaped Anya Candle Stick Holders by making them out of hand blown glass. Ryan has a cluster of these on his dining room table and guests love the way they shimmer in the light of the candles.
At $27 these wine decanters are the perfect hostess gift. Bring one of
these along with a bottle of wine to your next dinner party and you are
sure to get the best seat at the table. This hand blown Swoon Carafe
allows wine to breathe and pours like a dream.
There’s no better way to open up a room than with a mirror. This gorgeous leather wrapped Maxx Floor Mirror doesn’t even have to be hung; it just stands right on the floor. I use these all the time. It draws your eye up and brings height to any room.
Great-looking barstools are difficult to find, especially in an affordable price range. These Village Barstools are not only chic, but are also priced right too. These chairs are perfect to use in modern or traditional style kitchens. Ryan also owns these barstools and uses them around the island in his personal kitchen. They look expensive and are very versatile. Because family and friends always seem to congregate in the kitchen, it is important to include plenty of seating in this room.
Now that fall is here and the nights are getting colder, there is nothing better than curling up next to a fire. Give your fireplace a modern and inexpensive makeover this year with this Brushed Silver Fireplace Screen and Tool Set. These items can instantly make a vanilla fireplace look chic and refreshed.
One of my favorite uses of wall sconces are in the bathroom. I like to flank a bathroom mirror with two sconces to add symmetry and a warm, flattering glow. A great feature of this Duncan Wall Sconce is that it has a plug-in option, so you can mount these fixtures just about anywhere in your home without having to run electrical wiring.
Candlelight is an important element to creating ambiance in a room. These Astro and Pixie Tealight Candles are attractive and also look expensive. You can use a grouping of these as a centerpiece on a dining room table or as part of a vignette of accessories in a room.
Another way to incorporate candlelight into a space, is through this Jax Wall Sconce that can sit on a surface or be hung on a wall. The frosted glass mutes the light of the candles and casts a soft, romantic glow into a room. Light several tealights before a dinner party to create a warm, cozy ambiance or create a peaceful sanctuary on a quiet night spent indoors.
Also, would like to ask Ryan's tips on decorating for the Holidays, while still keeping my house looking classy, not cluttered. Can you do a blog about this? Pictures would be appreciated!
Posted by: Marissa | November 13, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Love all of your ideas, thank you. I will definitely be bringing the wine decanters as my gifts to holiday parties! Wish we would have seen more of you on Extra, a little bummed out on how short a segment that was!- Marissa
Posted by: Marissa | November 13, 2008 at 02:57 PM