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Just j’adoring these cute Scoop-Back Chairs from West Elm – particularly the cute yellow flowery one called Tumeric Bloom. I think it would be fun to mix this one with the silver stripes, the white, and the black around a white table (like the one in this house).
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I was paging through the March House Beautiful with all it’s beautiful blue rooms this morning just before I received an email from Paris about this cool “Ottoman” from Ligne Roset. I love it’s powdery soft blue matched with exquisite geometry – I’d would also love to see it in an installation to get a feel for the context of the design.
Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance designed the” Ottoman” – in the conception of the piece he revisits an Orient that has echoes in his own past – he once lived for a year in a fisherman’s hut on the beach at Rabat. Initially designed for a hotel in Marrakesh, the traditional motif is thrown into relief by a faceted effect that increases the comfort of the seat and accentuates the strong visual appeal.
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I love this look – it reminds me of a pair of favorite blue jeans that I’ve had for years – I’ve embroidered, embellished and worn them in until they really are amazing. It seems as though that sort of “blue jean creative” comfort level can be a challenge to create in a room. Here I’ve collected a few of the newer offerings from Tsunami Glassworks, Anthropologie, and Thomas Paul that I just love! Have any rooms that have this look? Please add your links or images below!
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Some people swoon over expensive cars, limited edition handbags, and/or a perfectly mellow Merlot. Me – my heart skips a beat when I see mid-century modern furniture arranged with that certain casual air. You know the one – it welcomes you to sit while at the same time commands you to stand back in awe.
So when I first saw images of the Decoratum in London a smile came to my face immediately. I read about them on 1st Dibs awhile back but just recently took in their virtual tour on their website. This, in and of itself, is quite revolutionary. We’ve all done the online 360 tours of houses and apartments for sale, and even a few hotel rooms – but a store/gallery that changes inventory quite often – well you’ll just have to try it yourself to see how interesting it is.
If it’s the job of the retailer to motivate the shopper to buy than the Decoratum has the practice down to an art form – literally. Owner Jeffrey Salmon obviously has quite the curators eye – that combined with a knack for putting together room after room of vignettes striking enough to make you want to book a flight to Heathrow immediately just to go window shopping. Salmon told 1st Dibs that he sincerely loves each piece – and from what I can see it must be true. I’ve lined up a few of my favorite shots from the store below. And yes you can buy this gorgeous stuff in the US without getting out your passport through their online shop on 1stdibs.
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Bear with me for a moment as I try to explain a bit about this chair. Most of the information about it is in French, but I think I get the gist of it.
It’s a new release from French designer Eric Jourdan – who, among other things, has a big collection coming out in January that he created with Ligne Roset. Eric works with the firm Domeau & Pérès which gets a lot of commissions to design for the aviation and aeronautics industries – which was a big inspiration for this interesting creation.
This being named The Hampton’s Chair by Jourdan – you clearly see the classic Hamptons-esque lines set off by the deck like Red Cedar planking. The original chair was actually designed for an upscale golf club here in the US, but Domeau & Pérès wanted to offer a version of the design to the general public as well.
With this chair, Jourdan wanted to evoke the utilitarian aspects of Enzo Mari’s Autoprogettazione collection released in the 1970’s. This was a group of designs that were conceptualized as DYI project kits that could be built using everyday materials and tools. Although (to me at least) it seems The Hampton’s Chair has a distinct Summery spirit about it, I can see it in a wide array of settings year round.
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I’ve been to plenty of antique shops over the years – and have come across enough of those hand crocheted doilies to know that they were once really chic. While in many ways they may represent grandmotherly charm more than style, lately designers have been incorporating the vintage look into their work in an entirely fresh way.
Above, Pure Designs has reinvigorated embroidery to embody a whole new, completely contemporary look. Here on the Hazel Setee set against a deep blue fabric it has that wonderful vintage meets post modern feel. Below, RazorTooth has a wide array of lacy laser-cut cascading panels that can be used as room dividers, curtains, or anywhere you need a bit of a screen.
Below Arktura has created the feel of lace or even perhaps macrame with their Hive Bench (which is also a coffee table). Set against bright orange it sets quite an edgy mood. Bottom is the Dahlia Chair from Lumisource which features ornate laser etched foliage – shown here in green.
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I’m always really interested (especially this time of year) to see what bathroom and kitchen design companies are coming out with for the new season. Where trends are leading, what materials they’ll be incorporating.
So I was enthused to see this preview of the Latis Collection from Australian based Omvivo (also available in the US at Limn in SF, TKO in Dallas, and Hydrology in Chicago).
Designed by Thomas Coward, the Latis Collection is named after the Celtic Goddess of Water, and will include basins, a trestle vanity and a this interesting bathtub.
The basins are available in round and rectangular designs with soft curves, in a variety of finishes. The deep bath features an optional timber end with practical open shelves. The bath and trestle vanity both have clean angled lines that contrast and compliment the sculptural form of the basins.
I think it has an interesting spa like feel and would look great in a loft or open plan apartment. Especially love the Owls (could they be Jonathan Adler?)
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I’ve been noticing a lot of cool canvassy and burlappy looking furniture lately made using coffee bags and tarps that have been re-purposed. It’s a very interesting trend that I think has been done really well with these two pieces.
Above is the Upcycle Ottoman from Gus Design Group upholstered in fair trade coffee bags – I love the look and because each is created from original bags, each is entirely unique.
Below is the Bobo Wing Chair from Bobo Intriguing Objects that’s upholstered using reclaimed tarps. The tarp is Libeco mill-washed linen that comes from vintage South American truck tarps. The piece also features hand-carved wood legs.
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