Design Series Week 2 ~ Decorating with Leather

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A current client and a recent house guest both asked me if people still use leather.  I said it is always "in" but with judicious use.  Meaning a leather sofa is always in vogue, but a sofa paired with a matching leather loveseat and chair in the same room is not, that's over doing it.  However, I've always thought that leather sectionals are incredibly welcoming. Just think cozy cabin in the woods.  Or, picture a white leather on a more contemporary and sleek style sofa.

Marie Burgos Design

Using top grain leather on a sectional can be cost prohibitive to many, so it's exciting to see what other ways leather could be used in the decoration of a space. As I mentioned before, a little leather can go a long way.

StudioArt Leather Wall Tiles

I found this leather type guide online and thought it was good enough to share. It breaks down the 3 major leather categories- Aniline, Semi-Aniline, and Pigmented, and discusses major terms and explanations of the more technical aspects of the hide. It's very informative and worth a look.

Beckford Leather Wrapped Table Lamp at Circa Lighting

Novica Round Leather Frame Mirror

Leather Pillows at Pottery Barn

Marco Side Table by Bungalow 5

Do any of the leather goodies above spark your interests? Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Design Series Week 1 ~ Decorating with Orange

Katie Rosenfeld Design

I'm a lover of all seasons. Each one has its own specific and unique qualities that make it special and enjoyable. Living in New England, where we have 4 distinct seasons throughout the year, I continue to find myself enjoying the change in weather every 3 months.


This fall, I embraced one of the colors in the fall palette and painted our kitchen orange. It really looks wonderful and I am proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone and putting this current color to good use.

Amoroso Design

Orange is stimulating and energizing, and provides visual warmth, especially in a room like the kitchen where there are many hard surfaces. The orange accents in the sofa and chair pillows, and the stair wall are an invigorating punch on a neutral living space.

Winder Gibson Architects

 I have a client in Weston for whom I am designing a bedroom scheme around grays and oranges.  Here are some fabrics that I would love her to use.

Queen of Spain in Carrot by Schumacher

Bleeker in Spark by Schumacher

Shall We in Keen Peach by Lee Jofa

Did I give you the orange bug?  If you didn't catch it yet, maybe you will after taking a peek at the below.

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What an amazing office space above. The orange boxes are the perfect pop of vibrancy and storage solution. I like the way they create a sort of collection, and doesn't look messy. I could certainly get used to lying on a daybed and enjoying that patio.

Jim Courtney

This living space is definitely not for the faint of heart. I am a lover of color, for sure, but this room may require a pair sunglasses. Regardless, it makes me happy to see someone who isn't afraid to put a bold color to good use, which is something that I continue to find inspiring. The wall color is Bold Orange by Ralph Lauren Paint.

Chester Bloom Lamp by Jill Rosenwald

I always like to give my readers an option for infusing a jolt of color without being extreme. The ceramic lamp above is an inexpensive design element that you could use to bring some personality into any room. Jill Rosenwald is a Boston based ceramic artist who has the funnest products. Still not a huge fan of orange? She can custom color any lamp just for you.