Wednesday, December 26, 2012

My favorite...

I've always enjoyed reading about Designer's favorites. It's a great way to hear a fresh perspective and be exposed to new products. So, it's my hopes that I will be able to share some of my favorites with all of you.  Today marks my first favorite show and tell: 

The 3972 Swivel Chair by Lee Industries. I know, the name could be a bit more inspiring, but this chair has more than enough wonderful aspects to put it at the top of my favorite list, and maybe yours too!

Right now, I am looking for the perfect swivel chair for three clients, myself included. This little number with the Cloud Nine cushion delivers on being the most comfortable chair me or any of my clients have ever sat in. I've had my fair share of looking for the perfect swivel chair, and this one perfectly supports your shoulders but is low enough to position in the middle of a room without blocking up the space. Its transitional design easily suits many decor styles, and the dressmaker skirt hides the not so attractive swivel mechanism. The functionality of a swivel is ideal for many spaces, because it can turn to face a TV, fireplace, or conversation grouping.

I've seen this chair done in a traditional rich velvet, but for two clients I've had it covered in a caramel linen, and for another in a gorgeous Ikat in various shades of red. I wonder what I'll get it covered in for my home :)

Sometimes it can be hard to purchase a chair before testing it out, so if you live in the Boston/ Metro North area, you can visit the Grand Rapids showroom in the Boston Design Center, or Wishbasket at the Tannery Mall in Newburyport. 

Monday, December 17, 2012

Quick change: wall decals

Having children who live in rental apartments and being an interior designer, we are always thinking of new ways to put some personality into their places.  As a renter, you can make minor changes but nothing permanent, so when I came across a company called Wall Slicks I was instantly intrigued.

They are large scale peelable stickable inexpensive graphics that are easily removable, making them perfect for rental apartments. You can make them a large statement by using them on a focal wall, or less obvious by using smaller decals as an accent. For all of us creatives, you can even create a custom design.

Click here to explore the Wall Slicks website. It is definitely worth checking out, especially for spaces that are rentals, those that change with the season, a child's room, or people like me who like a quick change every once in a while without doing something permanent.

These are two of my favorite graphics:
Gleam

Picture Frames




Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Lemon Sorbet


Do you think that your color taste has changed throughout the years? I certainly do. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE color, but lately I've noticed that I've been opting for more subdued hues with less contrast. I'm more inclined to choose softer colors nowadays, and reserve bright, bolder colors for accents. Gray is a great way to ground any color and to restrain its punch.



Color is such an interesting subject in so many ways. It can change your mood, make you hungry, tired, or a space feel larger. Benjamin Moore just released their 2013 color of the year: Lemon Sorbet. It is reflective of the interior spaces trending right now that are going towards a more pastel color palette. While, it wouldn't be my first choice, I could grow to love it. Ask me again next November how I feel about it:)


Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Brass is Back

Have you noticed lately the comeback that brass is making in the world of interior design?  I'm not talking your highly polished brass, but more of the antique gold and brushed brass. It's everywhere lately, and I can't say that I mind!  It has a warm quality that chrome just cannot provide in a space.  Here are some of my favorite antique brass home finds that I am loving lately:



Restoration Hardware's Square Column Floor Lamp

Crate & Barrel's Clairemont Side Table

South of Market's Bruno Wing Chair


Thibaut Wallpaper