Don’t you just love the lively and refreshing scent of fresh flowers? Don’t you hate that they die after only a week? I do, and luckily now there are great silk floral out there that give you all the stylish flare and personalized touch of real flowers but without the clean up. They might not give off the same scent as real flowers but I’m sure we can find you a nice scented candle to do the trick.
House plants are the same way. You never know when to water them or how much light the need to survive. You’re supposed to place them outside for a bit of time on nice days so they can soak up the fresh air or in their case the CO2. But how many of us are guilty of plant neglect? I know that I have irresponsibly cut down a plant or two in my day and now I can happily Windex my plants about every three months to keep them nice and shiny.
I know that there are alot of bad words said about faux flowers: tacky, cheap and low-end are just some that I have heard over the years. Now though, the Faux floral manufactuers have stepped up there game and have really created one of a kind pieces that look almost real. Arrangements can go for upwards of $60 to $100. So cheap no more these flowers are sophisticated and perfect for all homes.
Young Bachelors, listen up! Faux florals aren’t just for your mother or girlfriend anymore either. Get creative and bring some class to your pad. not only will your girl appreciate the warmth they bring to your Ikea sofa and hand me down end tables but they will make you look like you care about the enviroment around you. Now just cause I said florals this doesn’t mean you need to buy flowers, you can go for something a bit more masculine like the cool bonsai tree seen below.
The styles and options are endless when it comes to silk flowers and we mean that in more ways then one!
The first thing to consider is what style suits your taste and lifestyle? Do you prefer sleek modern lines or cozy traditional styling. Do you want a slip covered style where you can remove the covers to wash or dry clean, or, do you prefer the crisp tailored appearance of a fully upholstered style? Do you prefer traditional turned wood legs in an espresso color, or a tailored kick pleated skirt with a more formal appearance?
Next is the configuration and size. Measure your room and determine what size and configuration is best suited to your room. Perhaps a sofa and an armchair, or, maybe an L-shaped sectional with attached chaise for the media room is best suited for your family. Whatever your needs, chances are we can help you create the perfect sofa for your room. For fabrics, look at the choices of patterns and colors on our site, if you want any particular swatches mailed to your home click on the swatch request button to request. Measure the space you have to work with ( width, height and depth), take notes or details about your arrangement, and give us a call to begin the process of creating your one of a kind, customized sofa.
The selection and prices at Custom Sofa Design are truly unbeatable. If you’re someone who has a specific design in mind and want something customized to fit your needs–this would be the place to go. The services offered truly reflect the name, you are able to request a couch that had a higher back and deeper seat than what was shown on the web site so make sure you know what you want when ordering. The fabric options and styles are great and fit any setting.
Custom Sofa Design is a great option for every type of customer.
Check out the video below for more ideas on custom upholstery!
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Here at Your Furniture Link we love all types of styles and spaces! Kitchens are a great place to start your design sense and we’ve compiled a great variety of kitchens from small to large, traditional to modern. Find your design inspiration here and find the furniture you need to fill it here as well. Happy hunting YFL readers!
Looking for a more Retro Look that reminds you of a time that has gone by? Then think diner chic and rummage through those great second hand shops you say you’re going to when you pass by them or look to us to find the pieces for you.
When you think of Organic modern are you stuck with ideas of Granola and burlap? Well change your mind and check out these great green design options for your kitchen.
Transitional Kitchen are family ready space that scream neat and clean. Until the kids offer to help make cookies then the clean up process is what brings everyone together!
Eclectic spaces exude fun and excitement when created properly. Choose your pieces wisely and remember to keep the wall a neutral to you can let the furniture shine!
The word BoBo is derived from the term bourgeois bohemian. BoBo has come to mean anything that is simple and stylish, cool and earthy. The BoBo line has clearly achieved that, with a range of furniture and decorative items that are striking in any setting. BoBo Intriguing Objects are manufactured in France, Belgium and Poland, using new, reclaimed and antique materials from across Europe Bourgeois and Bohemian Intriguing Objects represent the broad spectrum between nobility and serfs, they’re informal and unconventional, they arouse the curiosity or interest of many and most of all they are material thing’s which can be seen and touched.
BoBo Intriguing Objects is owned and operated by Mark Sage and Rudi Nijssen. Mark, a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, and Rudi, a native of the Netherlands, combined their extensive experience in the European antiques trade to form a company inspired by French and Belgian designs. Mark and Rudi’s furniture and decorative designs resulted in a line that combines French elegance and clean Belgian lines; products that are both unusual and pleasing to the eye. Original pieces that have a unique sense of the past as well as a beauty which trancends then time period they are from.
Seen here are only a few of the vast products BoBo carries. BoBo has been featured in several popular magazines including Elle DECOR, Southern Accents, House Beautiful and Domino. The pieces from BoBo are stylish and eclectic. They range from antiqued copper chandeliers with wood beading to unique and distinctive table top objects like their driftwood candelabra. The style and shape of BoBo objects are a creative endeavour that will take any living space from bland to french country chic.
Silk Trading has a custom hand made by design bedding program along with a curtain department. Drapery, textiles and home furnishings are what this company has to offer in their large array of lush fabric options.
Silk Trading owes its bespoke reputation on it its initial design of textiles. When the company opened more than 10 years ago, it was a fabulous line of mostly silk textiles that launched this label. Since that time , their name has become synonymous for all fabrications and exclusive designs. Today the client can choose from silk, velvet, mohair, linen, cotton, wool, chenille and shingu burlap.
Often we forget to look beyond the actors when watching television or movies and when we do we miss out on a lot of great style ideas. One of my absolute favorite shows to take ideas from has to be Nip/Tuck. The show, which follows the lives of two pretentious egomaniac plastic surgeons and their crazy mixed up friends and family, has been a style star in Hollywood for five seasons. This has largely been due to the shows Set Decorator, Emmy nominated Ellen Brill. Ellen started as an interior designer and received her degree from UCLA in 1991. Her first job out of School was working in the art department for an independent film which she was credited as the set decorator on. After the films completion Brill was offered the same position on another film and has been in the television and film industry ever since.
In her sets for Nip/Tuck Brill brings inspirations from several different periods but has shown an affinity for incorporating mid-century modernist pieces from the likes of Arne Jacobsen, George Nelson and the Eames’. In the images above Brill was tasked to create spaces that were to be home to the McNamara/Troy surgeon team’s new Las Angeles office. The Pacific Blue sofa’s are a great homage to the location as well as the two palm inspired sculptures. The chandeliers give of an ambient light which bounces of the wood paneled walls and gives the waiting room a sense of warmth. This is something not often found in real life waiting rooms. The image directly above is the set designed to be the home of the bachelor surgeons. One would think this space was to nice to be a bachelor pad but even that is addressed in the series, as Dr. Troy often meets with his Interior Designer.
This set is one of my favorites and if you look closely you might see that the arm chairs are actually the same arm chairs from the set above. This is the nice thing about set design, you are allowed to incorporate pieces from one set in order to meet the requirements of the scene. This can also be true to your home. Try switching out the arm chair in your bedroom with the one in your living room just to switch things up. I am also inspired by the amazing floor covering which can be achieved at home by purchasing a large piece of canvas from an art store and painting out a pattern similar to the one seen in the image. Then coat the canvas with a layer of sealant to protect from wear and tare.
These Images are a mix of different spaces from when the show was in it’s first couple of seasons. The style then reflected something more down to earth, with it’s natural tones and interiors. The space at the top was the office of Dr. Troy and featured a grouping of Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chairs in a taupe tone. The bedroom shown belonged to Dr. McNamara and his wife. This is clear as the space looks shared and has a feminine touch as if Mrs. McNamara had decorated herself. Finally, we have the living room of Dr. Troy which has a cool tone that allows the viewer to appreciate the art in the space.
So if you are looking to add a little Nip/Tuck to your home here are some piece you might want to consider.
Miami Antelope w/ Curved Horns from Four Hands. This modern reincarnation is a great substitute to the classic stuffed animal head. With a vintage-inspired personality, the Marlow Collection features a fashion forward style. Designed for indoor or outdoor use, this collection is a bold and stately display of what modern furnishings are. 37 x 17 x 45
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
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.
When it comes to design more times than most, simpler is better. This approach has definitely been taken to heart by Bolier & Company whose simply elegant furnishings will bring style, comfort and distinction to any home. Their passion for beauty and their desire to create pieces which offer clean lines and elegant shapes comes through in all aspects of their work. Above you see an interior space that has been designed using the company’s Atelier Collection. This collection offers modern sensibility while promoting comfort and use of quality materials.
Bolier offers a select porfolio of classic forms inspired by traditional fine furniture and shaped for modern lifestyles. Each piece reflects a dedication to design. The vision of Bolier comes from it’s founder, Christian Plasman, who draws on his three decades of experience working with respected industry leaders. With his knowledge of furniture, gained while working for Herman Miller, Baker Furniture and HBF, Plaman has created a great company offering exquisite pieces.
Some of my favorite Interiors are those which have a successful collection of furnishings from different era’s. Working with Bolier allows the consumer the opportunity to achieve this popular look. Because Bolier has designed their pieces to reflect some of the more memorable design periods in history. Bolier pieces range from casual elegance to refined luxury. Contemporary pieces of steel and glass paired with a traditional setee in dark wood and cream upholstry will transform your living room into a space worthy the cover of Elle DECOR.
Depending on your design sense and your prefered style I’m almost positive there is a piece of Furniture from Bolier with your name on it. Most notable style influences on Bolier & Co. are the mission period, neoclassicism, mid-century modernism and a mix from traditional Asian furnishings. So next time you’re fliping through your favorite design Magazine and get the inspiration for a mackover remember Bolier for amazing designs and beautiful craftsmenship.
A furniture company for the new modernist. Sleek and chic, each piece of furniture in designed to fit into any modern environment. The Corbin chair shown above offers a comfortable seating option and an excellent design style. Perfect for your office lobby, living room, den, or as an accent chair in the bedroom. A great option for the lap top user is the Dell side table (seen above). The table pulls up to any chair or sofa and slides under the bottom, so you can work on your laptop with ease. This is also a great table to use while entertaining. Perfect for cocktails and a dish of nuts this style is the modern update of the “tv tray.”
One of my favorite things to do on a sunny summer afternoon is relax with a good book and a nice cold drink. The Bethany Arm Chair, above, is a great chair to kick back and relax in. Made of solid walnut and upholstered in black leather, which has been treated and is so comfortable and supple. This piece says high style but is offered at a great mid market price. Can you see yourself or your guest getting cozy in the Bethany arm chair? I know I do. It reminds me of a piece you might find in a home library or den. Where do you see the Bethany chair?
Nuevo has a variety of styles and collections ranging from classic modern to today’s contemporary. One of the more contemporary pieces is the Stephan Sofa, seen above top. This small scale piece is great for apartment or condo living. It’s also a great piece for those college students who are looking to furnish their first apartment. Sort of a classic through back, the Hermes Occasional Chair in white leather makes for a nice light weight chair that you can move around easy in the event of company. Light and airy is always a goal one tries to achieve in a modern interior and this chair will make it happen. My favorite dining table from Neuvo has to be the Victor. The tables black stone top and the tripod base are artistic and will add a sense of architectural style to your space.
Above: The Fresno Dining Table has great draftsman quality and style. The size is perfect for a six person dinner or offers a great alternative to a classic desk. Made of hard wood with turned legs this is a piece for all interiors. If you’re looking for stylish outdoor furniture Nuevo has several collections of woven pieces with soft cushions. The Low outdoor lounger fits to your form for maximum comfort and has a great sensual appearance that will make any one jealous.
Below: If you are looking to update, add or buy new lighting for your modern home Nuevo has an extensive collection of pendant lights, ceiling mounted pieces, floor and table lamps. Two of my favorite pendants are the Marina Pendant (below left) and Orba Pendant. (below right)
For more information or to see more products from Nuevo please click here. All photos courtesy of Nuevo furniture.
Great packaging and very easy shipping. Timeworks makes it very simple to get the product in your hands without a lot of delay. You will find a terrific selection of products and styles all related to the time!
Timeworks does such a great job of replicating the old. Take the time to study their product on our site and hit the contact for more information to find out who your local dealer is. When searching for a unique and well priced home accessory for the final details in your home, Timeworks is a great solution!
Timeworks began with three brothers and an idea- to create a line of historically authentic clocks, which would be both affordable and functional. Timeworks clocks are made individually, by hand- most of them at their factory in Berkely, California.
This is a final Interior Design Thesis presentations in movie form, from different semesters and different students. In their final thesis presentation the student needs to show all the skills he learned at Harrington College. The students can choose a 30-50,000 square foot project of their choice for the portfolio. They are writing a client profile, collect information, get inspirations, research the direction of their project, create a concept, do the diagrams for a program, build a model, sketch, develop the project in floor plans, create sections, developed the space, 3 dimensional elements (like stairs/openings in the space) and do the renderings of the space. The students are writing an environmental statement of the project. They choose furniture, colors, contrasts, materials, and create a detail. The Students have to ’sell ‘the project to the teacher and the critics and present their final project with an impressive presentation.
Students at Harrington diligently take in as much information as possible, so they may have a better understand of how the furniture industry functions. They integrate classroom learning with industry exposure. This was my experience when I attended Harrington 20 years ago and it has only gotten more sophisticated and advantageous for today’s students that attend Harrington.
The classics are classic. They never go out of style and are well appreciated as students are exposed to different periods of furniture and how they can be incorporated into each of their projects.
As a 15 year furniture retail veteran at MigandTig.com, finding quality, comfortable dining chairs has been one of the most challenging categories to fill.
But, as I was walking down the street at the HighPoint Furniture market one season, the clouds opened up, the angels flew in and there she stood….Design Master…the Mothership of dining chairs. My prayers had been answered. The chase was over.
You see, I had given up at one point and thought, I am a small retailer… I will never find a great source for dining chairs like the big stores have. But, we must keep the faith.
Design Master produces their chairs in the US and customizes finishes, fabrics and trims. They are an organized company, provide excellent value and deliver timely. Do yourself a favor and don’t waste years like I did. Contact Nancy at Nedgington@comcast.net to find your local retailer or if a store, open up your account! Amen to that!
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Modern White Orchid from Distinctive Designs
