The Dahlia chair is a Klismos styled chair, from Design Master, is delicate in scale. The comfortable curved back has an upholstered top cap that sits on top of two exposed wood back posts. A concave shaped ‘X’ is in the center of the exposed wood back posts. The upholstered seat is rounded on the back and has a thinner appearance than our other dining chairs. The splayed front legs are thin and graceful. The arm on the Dahlia chair, again featuring the classic ‘X’ element, appears to float at the side of the seat. An upholstered top cap completes the look and adds an element of comfort.
If thinking of avant-garde concrete designs brings to your mind Roman arches, vaults, columns or better yet city sidewalks, welcome to the World of Innovative Concrete Couture. Oh, the things you will see! You have stumbled upon a fantastic journey of man-made, handmade unique material of modern quality, one that has infinite applications, and is used more than any other in the world. No wonder, because there are not many other media that would posses both the strength and elasticity of concrete. Also the durability of concrete is not to be taken lightly, for it is often used for fireproofing steel structures. And then there is also the Pervious Concrete which significantly can reduce noise, the Glass Concrete and so on…
James DeWulf is The Man when it comes to all custom concrete applications. LA Confidential describes him as “a renegade in the world of kitchen design, and his raw scrappiness comes through in his bold countertops and sinks.” This is the man who is not only the first but he is the ONLY manufacturer “in the United States able to produce a ground-breaking line of 5’10” x 10’ prefabricated concrete slabs.” In the world of concrete design this is huge news.
DeWulf Concrete produces eco friendly dining tables, built in custom countertops, sinks, floors, stools, beds, but wait… here is the thing, you can actually commission an artist (DeWulf is an atelier for functional art artists) to create your furniture or anything else concrete. According to the Distinction magazine “James DeWulf is raising the bar on concrete design both visually and ecologically”. Custom shapes, textures, colors, indoor and out, combined with the ultimate enthusiasm towards the medium… at DeWulf sky is the limit. And so their projects vary from huge commercial productions (hotels, nightclubs) to more intimate residential settings (Malibu Tin House designed by Frank Gehry, NY home decorated by Albet Hadley). With such vast array of design projects, there is one thing James DeWulf and his team of talented artisans have in common – a great passion and love for what they do.
Harrington College of Design Professor Peter Klick Shows students the importance of sketching by displaying his Sketches through out the school. Harrington also offers an Interior Design Elective called Conceptual Sketching which takes students through the process of starting with an idea and putting pen to paper and first designing your work by hand before bringing it into AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D MAX or other popular interior design computer programs.
Students from the conceptual sketching class hit up Millennium Park, Chicago for a day of Sketching. Millennium Park is a great place to people watch or sketch. The park is filled with several sculptures and is home to the Frank Gehry Music Pavilion.
Here is a great example of working from a sketch and what a final project can turn out to look like. In this sketch you can see that Peter makes notes throughout his rough draft sketch that eventually become details used in the finished space seen right next to it below. This is why sketching is so important!
Think sketching with pen and paper is out of date? Well you aren’t wrong exactly. This video from MIT shows how new technology is affecting the design world!
Archatrive was founded in the late 1980’s by Lewis Krevolin. It continues to operate as a family business with Deb and Rudy Krevolin at the helm, assisted by their daughter Jessica. Lewis continues to lend design direction to the company. It is located in the Hudson Valley of New York, an area rich with architectural detail and inspiration.
Through their unique real-estate development business, the Krevolins would locate historic houses in up-state New York facing demolition. Rather than let these houses be destroyed, they would de-build them board by board, carefully labeling and documenting each piece. One of the best sustainable design initiatives, this allowed them to integrate the historic structures into new construction and would re-birth the original in the form of large upscale estates.
Now today they continue this idea of re-birth with their great home furnishings. Archatrive’s Deconstructionist Furniture and Decoration has an appealing look. This unique and evolving line is available through showrooms and fine specialty shops throughout the country. Custom work is always welcome and given personal attention
These beds are the company’s best example of the unique marriage of architecture and furniture. The styles found in the bedrooms are found in great architecture from the Gothic Age to the Renaissance. The only requirement you need to worry about when purchasing one of Archatrives beds is the space you have available. The sucess of these pieces is that they are great for the homes with large bedrooms like the historic homes they are dirved from.
My favorite piece from the collection is the Library Bed seen above. This piece will surround even the most avid reader with a large selection of books. Anchored by Four Large Columns that are actually Lamps, both side rails and the footboard serve as built in bookshelves which is the greatest marriage of form and function. Dimensions for this piece are 70″W x 81″H for the queen sized bed with headboard and foot board.
For more information please follow the link here: Archatrave
Check out this video for more great bedroom ideas!
Looking for more Bedroom inspiration check out this article from Decor8
Ever thought about using crystal in a transitional or contemporary room? Well, now you can. The Chelsea Collection from Crystorama offers a nice transition to contemporary crystal flair that will match your fashion forward room decor. Make sure you know which room of the house you’d like to feature this stunning piece before you make any desicions. Wether it’s a foyer or a bathroom your style is a main proponent! W24.5″ H36″
Experience the sensation of innovative, modern designs and fashion forward custom fabrics combined with state of the art technology and highest quality materials available on today’s market. Take their seats as an example, Covet uses a Reflex™ Cushion that not only provides you with incredible comfort but also springs back into place once you get up.
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Make yourself comfortable.
Sit down, close your eyes and lose yourself in the endless sea of dreamy fabrics and trims. In other words; cherish each and every moment, embrace the now, smile widely, treasure and Covet. For Covet is fun and exciting, and they deliver “in weeks, not months”, have tons of fabrics and bunch of styles, which probably covers all our clients dream of, when it comes to great upholstery choices.
…Oh, and an unbeatable style not only when it comes to furniture, but also in everyday decision making. See for yourself:
“Covet, a provocative and stimulating furniture company based out of Grand Rapids, MI, was recently aroused to such a point of titillation that they simply had to hire a hot, new designer, Peter Jacobs.
Peter is a principal of the alluring, independent design firm profile-Peter Jacobs, which specializes in hands on design practices for an ever growing, diverse clientele. When asked what drew Peter to make a play for Covet, his eyes sparkled with mischief as he flashed his signature rakish grin.
“I was irresistibly drawn to Covet’s sensual lines. I just couldn’t keep my hands off her frames. The visceral beauty inherent in Covet’s offerings is deeply compelling. I would find myself stroking the coverings with such longing that I knew I simply had to have Covet for myself.”
Peter pauses and leans back in his chair as runs his large hands through his tousled, brown hair. He crosses his long legs and stares pensively, lost in thought.
He continues, “For me, when I am consumed with such a burning desire, there’s just no turning back. I simply must have the object of my attention. Fortunately, Covet had an opening that I was able to penetrate with relative ease.”
Mary Mc Bride from Forbo Flooring Systems presented the product line to Students and Faculty this past month and served an excellent lunch menu during a meet and greet that followed. Students and faculty enjoyed the very informative event and learned about the great natural Forbo products. It worked out quite well in Harrington’s new SLIK space (Student Lounge and Information Kiosk) which features Forbo Bulletin Boards that were donated to the school last semester when they students desingers finished the creation of the lounge space.
Forbo Flooring Systems is a global player in high-quality commercial and residential floor coverings. It focuses on environmentally friendly, functional and design-oriented linoleum, project vinyls for specialized applications, entrance matting systems, carpet tiles for the object market and needle felt, as well as cushion vinyls for the home market. In addition to ultra-hard-wearing materials with excellent acoustic and non-slip properties, their collections include many specialty products for clean rooms and operating theaters.
Check out the video below to tour the concept plan for Harringtons SLIK Space
This vintage Barbie print by Andy Warhol was a huge inspiration for Johnathan Adlers groovy real world design of the famous dolls modern Malibu Dream house. Find out how you can get the look by reading today’s Blog. Follow the link below.
Remember when you were a child and it was your birthday or Christmas? Remember finding that one oblong present wrapped with a bow because it was extra special? Tearing back the wrapping to reveal a pink box with white script boasting the name on every little girls lips, Barbie. The original blonde bombshell was your favorite toy; due mostly to all the great accessories she required. Well now Barbie is no longer sitting her behind on plastic, shes moved up in the world thanks to the creative mind of Johnathan Adler. Though the interiors may have changed the house is still all Malibu.
Adler has combined alot of his own furniture designs along with pieces made custom for this particular project. The interiors respresent alot of key design ideas which Adler incorporates into his work on a regular basis. By keeping with-in his groovy mind set as well as mixing in classic Barbie colors like pink and orange, Adler has been able to bring the famous doll’s pad to life.
Now even though we love the work and the Interiors make us swoon we have to be realistic when it comes to incorporating this style into our own homes. Key design statements that will turn your space into a dream home like this are: Bright bold fabric choices, edited accessories, custom floor coverings and unique furniture pieces. By incorporating these into your home you can achieve the Barbie “look” with out overding it.
Get the Look by checking out these great furniture company’s below.
Clockwise from top left: Star Burst Wall Mirror from Christopher Guy, Marco Large Cabinet with nickel nail head from Clayton Gray and Bird Print Occasional Chair from Edge Home
Tour Barbie’s Malibu dream house with Johnathan Adler Himself! Watch the video below.
Want more Ideas for fun and Funky spaces? Check this article out from Apartment Therapy
A perfect addition to any home. This accent table from Currey & Co. offers a specific design quality that can be traditional or modern depending on the space. Modeled after an ancient urn and built with solid wood this table has a silver top that will catch everyone’s attention. Dimensions for this piece are 23D x 31H
The other day we sat down with Heather Harmston and talked a bit about her experience in Interior Design. You’ll see just as we do that her work with 3D computer rendering is superb. All eyes are on Harrington for great new design and Heather delivers.
YourFurnitureLink: What design style are you in love with right now?
Heather Harmston: I feel like my personal taste and style varies from time to time. I meet new people that open my eyes to new ideas, I find hidden treasures in markets, the more I expose myself to the world of design, the faster my style changes. Currently, I love mixing and matching furniture, textures, art, accessories. I’m very graphic and I love abstract chaotic paintings. My favorite furniture style is one that puts a modern twist on a traditional design.
YFL: Where do you find the most inspiration?
HH: When starting a project I always love to find inspiration in things that are overlooked in life. I pull inspiration from the unexpected. I find that it spices up my projects and makes them unique. Texture and color have always been a huge influence on how I envision a space. In my experience people tend to look for inspiration in beautiful visually appealing things, but what’s the fun in that? I like to take a deeper look!
YFL: What will life be like after Harrington?
HH: All I can say is whatever I do, I hope I’m happy. Harrington has taught me so much about myself and about my abilities but the most important thing I have learned is that I truly am in the right field. I am always excited to work on projects and I enjoy every second of what I do. Ideally I would love to be a part of a creative team in an Event Production Company. A company that is bold and is not afraid of color or dramatic effect, one that stands out as being over the top in their designs.
YFL: Give us a Little information on the Project we see here.
HH: This project in particular was a culmination of vibrant colors and rigid textures. When designing this restaurant entitled RUST, a Moroccan Steakhouse in the heart of Chicago the goal was to create an intimate energy amongst the diners. An escape into a new culture that provokes conversation and liveliness. The concept was “finding the beauty of man in nature”. The interior space utilizes materials such as man made metals and new technology, while still incorporating a sense of earthiness by the way they were finished. The exterior or terrace of the restaurant acts as the beginning phase of “RUST”. The necessary elements of rust or oxidation are water, air and a metal. The terrace acts as a stripped down version of the interior focusing on the basic elements needed to create rust.
Great concept and Good luck Heather, we’ll be waiting to see whats next!
Find Heather on Facebook for more info on her Interior Design future.
Love Heathers restaurants look? Check out the pieces below to add some spice to your home!
When it comes to looking for the perfect piece of furniture in which to display your family heirlooms, curiosities and the like Palu is a great company to look into. Palu, Ltd. manufactures a wide range of affordably priced home furnishings. Each item they make strikes a balance between quality materials, fine craftsmanship, and singular design. From a broad range of chairs to cabinets, dining tables, mirrors, and more, our line offers versatile furniture that is at once elegant, appropriate and approachable.
There are certain types of furniture styles we have a tendency to gravitate towards and with Palu you will find the style you’re looking for. The innovative and sophisticated look Palu offers, can be seen in every furniture option they provide. New additions to the line, have struck just the right chord with the industry a deserve a look. Whether you prefer simplicity or crave the excitement of the dramatic, their ever-evolving style offerings will help you complete your space.
The dresser shown above offers a functional yet sophisticated style. A modern casual piece that has a streamlined look and a classic color palette reminicent of 1940’s aeronautical interiors. Palu’s storage options are a true combination of substance and style, designed to coordinate with the way you live.
From Urban Woods is the leading designer of sustainable furniture from reclaimed wood, eco-friendly materials and environmentally conscious manufacturing processes. The distinct beauty of reclaimed wood, finished with rich water based, non-toxic stains, is preserved in handmade furniture and made in Los Angeles, California.
Be Primitive
About 30 Students from Harrington College of Design with Frank Fontana from HGTV enjoyed the excellent guidance from Glen Joffe and Steve Quinlan through their exiting, mysterious, unique and beautiful showroom “Primitive” on 130 North Jefferson Street in Chicago. “We learned a lot about the design from diverse cultures on the 4 floors of the showroom and we enjoyed to see the restoration shop in the lower level.” said a student.
Students listen intently to the owners as they speak about what is “Primitive”
Students from Harrington Pose with Frank Fontana for a picture after the tour.
Check out the video below for a great Interior Design Thesis project from Harrington.
“Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.”
– Edgar Allan Poe
Memorable, beautiful, comfortable and distinctive . . . at Jaipur Rugs they believe a rug should provide all this and more. Their rugs are created by using ancient techniques of master tribal weavers from the mountains of Northern India. Through this rich tradition, they produce strikingly beautiful hand-knotted, hand-tufted and flat woven designs. Jaipur rugs range from contemporary and transitional to lush traditional with rich colors and stunning appearance. Best of all, Jaipur Rugs brings this excellence, beauty, and distinction, affordably, into contemporary American homes.
Named after the famed royal city of Jaipur, the company was founded by N.K. Chaudhary, a visionary with nearly 30 years experience in rug manufacturing. His goal has always been to see India become the leader in the production of rugs worldwide, and from modest beginnings, Chaudhary grew his business from a small team of talented artisans to a force of 40,000 skilled masters and an in-house design team of over 30 designers. It is . Chaudhary’s vision allows Jaipur to have total control of the production of rugs and sets the company apart from many of its competitors. Today, more than 25 years after he set up his first looms for weavers, Chaudhary is still seeing his goal realized as he continues to push the envelope. In 1998, Chaudhary expanded his company to the United States and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jaipur shares a collective dedication to minute detail, demanding quality control, and superior materials in every stage of the rug-crafting process, ensuring that each finished piece is consistently a true work of art at the best possible price point. Jaipur strives to improve and perfect their processes through innovation in product development and design. Their innovative technologies in communication, design, and optimization, as well as their collaboration with the latest home furnishing design firms, Jaipur Rugs is forever on the cutting edge of creativity and function.
From music to sculpture, architecture to poetry, great art has a unique power to envelope the mind, transcend the conscious, tap at the door of the soul, and take on a life all its own: thus begins a great artwork’s own history. Jaipur Rugs has aimed at creating the same exquisite artwork that collectors the world over have sought for centuries. Honored techniques that have spanned the ages; precision materials that will stand the test of time. In each Jaipur Rug, master artisans painstakingly hand-create a work of art in each rug. One Rug. One Story. Create your history.
Looking for a more modern approach to floor covering? Check out these designs featured on Apartment Therapy
Photos courtesy of Jaipur Rugs. All of this information can be found at Jaipur online.
The Martini stool from Armen Art Furniture is a stylish piece for any home. The espresso finished wood and the red leather are a great combination. The most interesting thing about the stool is it’s back as well as its location to the seat. A fine example of modern luxury. I can see this piece in a lot of really fun locations including bars and kitchens.
Satisfying to the senses, deliciously attractive, eco friendly and abundantly life-loving only starts to describe this new vendor we are welcoming into our community. Meet the Family: “Addie” (a traditional girl with modern sensibilities. Very able to stand on her own four feet), “Olivia” (playful, curvaceous Gemini, wildly comfortable. She’s very accommodating and ready to meet your every need. Lucky you), “Jordan” (with her sensual back and unerring grace, it’s no wonder she is constantly seen with a bevy of very attentive suitors), and… ah… you’ll Covet them all!
And how did the name “Covet” come to be?
Here is the history, or as they say at Covet “the herstory”:
“The concept of Covet was conceived in a feverish state, quite literally, by one of the company’s founders and owners, Lynne Carroll.
In the midst of a bad case of the flu, Lynne was struggling with a 103 temperature. Knocked flat on her back, unable to eat, work, walk her dogs, read, sleep, or even watch TV, devoid of any of the necessary and typical distractions of daily life, a pure torture for someone of her highly active nature, Lynne stared at the ceiling in a hot and uncomfortable state of boredom. Floating before her third eye, she envisioned a furniture company that offered a textile driven line with a strong sense of purpose. A furniture company that provided progressively hip, cool coverings. Textiles that would appeal to a fashion forward clientele.
“I really, really, long for…” Lynne sighed, tossing and turning with desire.
“I really, really, wish I had…” she murmured into her sweaty pillow.
Filled with a lust that bordered on sin for furniture that met her every need, Lynne’s eyes glazed over with despair.
“I…I…I…Covet!” she hollered.
“Eureka! I’ve got it!” Lynne shouted to no one in particular as she leapt out of bed and promptly stumbled over her two black labs, Jane and Lulu, who were patiently waiting for their mistress to come to her senses and feed them.
“Covet! Covet! Covet!” she cried while hitting the speed dial button on her cell phone.
“Covet! Covet! Covet!” Lynne yelled into the phone at her ex-husband, Dan Carroll, who was still her business partner.
“Lynne, is that you?” asked Dan.
“Covet! Covet! Covet!” Lynne replied.
“What is it that you covet?” Dan politely inquired, for he was accustomed to Lynne’s spontaneous outbursts after ten plus years of marriage. “I’d be glad to get it for you, honey.”
“Furniture!” she managed to sputter.
“Yes, of course you do, you’re an interior designer,” said Dan agreeably.
“No, no, no!” Lynne cried in frustration.
“You don’t like furniture? Are you feeling alright?”
“No, I’m not…I mean yes, I am… I mean, no, I am sick but in a good way. Well, it’s not good because I feel so awful but it is good because I saw it. I totally saw it.” Lynne panted with the effort of communicating her vision. It’s not easy being very ill and highly creative in the same breath.
Jane and Lulu looked longingly at Lynne and then at their dog bowls. Was she ever going to get off the phone and feed them?
“What did you see?” asked Dan.
“Covet!” Lynne yelled. “Covet! Covet! Covet!”
She sank to the floor in exhaustion. She loved Dan but boy, could he be dense sometimes.
“Yes, I got that. You’re coveting something. That’s great. Good for you. But do you mind telling me what it is you covet?” asked Dan.
“It’s the name of our new furniture company. Covet. Because we understand that people actually buy furniture based on textiles. That people long for cool and progressive coverings. And we can provide that. Covet. That’s us.”
Lynne could barely speak above a whisper as she rested her feverish cheek against the cool, cork floor. The dogs sniffed at her nervously. Lulu nudged Lynne in the crotch with her cold, wet nose.
“Covet?” Dan slowly repeated, not exactly sure if that’s what he heard. “The name of our new furniture company?”
“Yes. Exactly. Covet,” said Lynne.
She closed her eyes with relief. She had delivered the message from on high. Her mission had been accomplished. Her task completed. Lynne had communicated her vision and now she could rest.
“Attaboy,” murmured Lynne. “ I knew you wouldn’t let me down.”
“Covet! Covet! Covet!” Dan cried. “Lynne, honey, I’m sorry, I gotta go. I gotta call Clif.
Dan quickly hit the speed dial button to call Clif Reynolds, his childhood friend and business associate.
“Covet! Covet! Covet!” Dan shouted into the phone at Clif when he answered.
“Dan, is that you?” asked Clif.
“Covet! Covet! Covet!” responded Dan breathlessly.
“What is it that you covet?” Clif politely inquired, for he was accustomed to Dan’s spontaneous outbursts after forty plus years of friendship. Clif privately hoped it wasn’t something foolish like his neighbor’s wife.
“Textiles! Specialty coverings! I…Covet…sofas!” Dan yelled.
“You covet your neighbor’s sofa?” asked Clif a little confused but more than a little relieved because having a crush on someone’s sofa was easier to deal with than having a crush on someone who wasn’t your special someone.
“No…I mean yes…I mean… Covet! That’s the name of our new furniture company that Lynne and I are going to do. And you, too. Because you’re going to build it. The furniture, I mean. And if you build it, they will come!” said Dan triumphantly being a huge, huge fan of the movie “Field of Dreams” which he had seen about twenty-two times.
Now, coincidentally (can you say synchronicity? Sure you can, I knew you could, just not after a couple of martinis) Clif happened to own a furniture manufacturing company.
And the rest, as they say, is history. Or herstory. Or someone’s story. Except the story never ends.
It just goes on and on and on.
Just like life.
Lynne, Dan, and Clif formed their new furniture company, Covet, and made a covenant to build beautiful and intelligently designed furniture with fashion forward coverings that they would share with their global community.
After that prophetic phone call, Clif hung up the phone and turned his attention to driving his brand new, red sports car bought in the midst of his mid-life crisis. As he raised his eyes to the horizon, out of nowhere a large, flat bed trailer was careening towards him. Clif quickly turned the wheel. The car shot towards the embankment…
