Foyer: the mirror to the soul of your home

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Entrances are the eyes that reflect the soul of the entire house.  Whether your front door opens onto a three story foyer replete with grand staircase and gilded chandelier or is simply a few feet long, the impact is the same.  It should be the proverbial mirror into your  soul.  A reflection of your passions, dreams, and outlook.  Too heady?   I don’t think so .  If your home is not the place where you can safely express yourself , then where in the world is it?  Go find it– step outside your front door and spend a few minutes looking in, and put the “me” into “my house”.

Where art and function meet: sexy, sleek benches

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

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Neoclassic, and comfy enough for three.

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Elegant, but a little flirtatious (the perfect woman?).  This chinosserie beauty blends beautifully with traditional furnishings or a more contemporary home.

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The high arms make this masculine bench perfect for lounging lengthwise with the morning paper & latte,  or better yet, gazing out the window…

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The boldness of the lines and girth are juxtaposed by the warmth of the natural wood and the beauty of natural grain.  You can feel the waves lapping and the warm sand on you feet…

The delicious, delightful small console

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

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Petite accent consoles are to furniture design what appetizers are to a main entre at a restaurant.

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Ever notice that usually the most interesting dishes on a menu are the appetizers?  They tend to be more creative  and satisfying than the official meal, and come in lot of tasty selections.

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So it is with small consoles.  They too are petite enough that you never have to ask  ”do I have room for this?”.  Instead they charm you with their proportions, design and functionality.

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Not only do they bring a sparkle to any bland wall space, they provide that extra storage space no one can ever resist  (just like all those cheese plates and those innocent looking puff pasties we’ve been been sampling since Thanksgiving).

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Small consoles are also perfect to use instead of nightstands.  Average sized night tables are swallowed up when placed next an Eastern King bed whereas using a console in it’s place balances the room  and provides ample surface space for all the lotions, potions, and paperbacks.

Small consoles are  versatile, filling and fashionable, and compared to those pricey appetizers, they’re a bargain.

Manly Men Accessorize

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Your husband’s office, or man cave as he prefers, does not need to look like his college dorm thanks to the master of all manly accessories, Theodore Alexander.  Out with the football helmet phone, the college pendants and the giant empty Jim Bean bottle full of pennies.

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Replace his junior high bowling trophy with this handsome sculpture of man’s best friend.

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A nice visual hint to take you on that “honeymoon around the world we never had” trip

Stunning bronze crocodile paper weight.  No mother-in-law jokes please

Lovely “Medici Lions”  bookends–perfect for his beloved Spider Man comic book collection

See more at YourFurnitureLink.com

Shimmery table lamps for a fresh New Year

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Start 2010 looking glowing and fresh–no surgery required!!  These metallic table lamps are a must for a fantastic face lift to any room after  the wear and tear of 2009.  Erase the dark circles of  any space with the brilliance of silver, bouncing natural light during the day, and practically effervescent when turned  on at night.  Make the new year sizzle with clean, crisp lighting.

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Inspiration from Nature: Harvest Season

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

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Get Inspired by the beauty of nature and bring the out doors in. I remember when I was growing up my favorite things about the fall included the smell of bon fires in the air, the change of colors and the decor my mother made sure to spread throughout our entire home. Pumpkin’s and gourds spread around the house made you feel like everyday was spent surrounded by nature. make sure your house says fall with easy and affordable accents from your local farm or grocer.

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The Innvision Hotel from Laura Drake

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

This is such an inspiring project! We are looking forward to what else is going to come from those talented fingers. This is a great example of what good Interior Design can be and it’s coming from Harrington College of Design. Keep up the good work Laura!

The Domani Lighting Collection from Currey

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

The Domani Sconce with harlow silver leaf is 13″w x 20″h x 7″d with two lights.  This sconce will match your chandelier. Find more great lighting solutions from Currey here.

The Domani Chandelier has a harlow silver leaf and antique mirror that is 27″ rd x 33″h and has ten lights and many shade options.  The true signature piece, Domani has style in substance with it’s elegant shape outlined with antiqued mirror.  Harlow silver leaf compliments the mirror perfectly.

Contemporary Furniture Inspiration

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

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Dining Tables at Noir Trading

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

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Noir provides solid and strong well built tables. Hand finished, hewn surfaces give the impression of vintage, but well kept.  To achieve better quality control, Noir’s furniture is manufactured mainly from their own factory in China and Indonesia.  They select lumbers from well-known suppliers who guarantee their drying process specifically for export.  On larger panels and backs, they use plywood to minimize the risk of shrinking or cracking. -35

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All finished are hand applied and sanded repeatedly, then finished of with a lacquer top coat or wax.  While they take measures to protect their furniture from climate difference in the US.  Exposure to direct sunlight can cause warping or even cracking.  Because of this, they strongly recommend,  solid wood furniture should not be placed under direct sunlight.  Also, in their warehouse they carry a wide array of one-of-a-kind furniture and accessories.

Home Accents from BoBo Intriguing Objects

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Follow these links to see the popular Magazine articles featuring BoBo Objects ElleDecorJan08.html, TradHome0708.html, DominoJan08.html

Check out the video below for great tips on accessorizing your home!

Find out more about great accessorizing at Decor8

Jesse Contemporary Home Furnishings

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

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Jesse is a furniture company with over eighty years of experience and history in manufacturing and design. It’s techniques are aimed to define a collection of furnishing system’s and accessories that strongly reflect a sense of contemporary living. The Jesse home is a unique dimension in which functional needs combine with feelings to create a space with a definition of individuality and luxury. The furnishings Jesse produce all contain similar lines and design definitions. Low profiles and straight edges can be seen in almost all of the Jesse collections. The stylistic approach which Jesse has taken is one that suggests a total life style line. The differentiation between the daytime and nighttime living areas are very consistent.

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The Terrence Sofa above, can be ordered in a variety of different sizes and finishes. Constructed from a wooden frame with different density polyurethane foam padding not only is this the best seat in the house but it also holds your drink for you. The seat cushions are made from non-deformable polyurethane which means they take ware and tare well. The back cushions are a reversible feather mix and the piece can be upholstered in leather or removable fabric. The handy dandy ledge on the back of the piece can be made from either dark oak or walnut and is a perfect option for those of us living in small spaces. Why place the soda on an end table when you can put down on the back of the couch.

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Designed by Sergio Brioschi this wooden sideboard, which is available in two versions, offers a unique storage piece for any modern dining space. Shown on the left is the high boy version with 4 hanging doors and 2 inside drawers. On the right the low version with 4 hanging doors and 1 inside drawer, offers the feeling of a classic buffet. This piece come complete with wooden baseboard and handles. Finish options include dark oak, walnut, mat or my personal favorite, high gloss lacquer.

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Jesse is an Italian Company and maintains it’s production facilities in italy. The building is a modern structure that has over 1,000,000 Sqft of space where Jesse furnishings are created from start to finish. There is alos a 80,000 Sqft showroom space where designers can meet to dicuss the company and it’s partners. If you like to learn more please visit the Jesse Website.

Check out the video below for some more great home entertainment units like the one seen above.

Looking for more modern interiors? Check out the spaces seen here at Patricia Gray

Silk Trading and Seductive Pillows!

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

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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.

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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.

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Keep it spicy!

Frank Fontana Features Products from YourFurnitureLink.com

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Frank Fontana from HGTV fame uses a great collection of furniture in the room above that you can  find on Your Furniture Link! Check out the video below for a fun look at some of Franks work!

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Get Real World Design Ideas from the Set of Nip/Tuck

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

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Get the look from one of the hottest shows on Television. Get inspired by Set Decorator Ellen Brill and her great designs. Read more in todays Blog. Follow the Link Below to see more images from the set and read about how you can achieve this look!

Dining Rooms by Dove Tail

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

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Dovetail is one of the largest importers and wholesale distributors of handcrafted furniture on the West coast. Their clients have come to appreciate the effort they put into developing collections that are always innovative but accessible. In addition to their product collections, their huge warehouses located near the ports of Los Angeles, display an eclectic assortment of unique, hand selected, one of a kind items. Furniture Retailers and Interior Designers are welcome to visit their beautifully appointed showroom at 14000 South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, Ca 90061

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Founded in 1992 by Charlie Shaw and Ted Einstein, Dovetail has developed an expertise in sourcing an eclectic range of handmade furniture, accessories and textiles from around the world. They distribute throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico from their 100,000 sq. foot facility, which also includes their showroom. The best part of Dovetail are their key staff member who all have furniture retail experience and a strong understanding of the products design, quality and price.

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Dining rooms are a place where memories are made. Whether you are sitting down to a meal with your family or playing a rather intense game of hold-em with the guys, your dining room is the place you go to first. Your dining room should say something about you and your personal taste. Larger tables mean more people can play the game while smaller tables suggest that the home has a small but growing family residing with in it. When you choose your dining table you have to think about these things. Are you going to be entertaining? Should you maybe consider a table that has leafs for a more transitional piece? It all depends on what you will be using the table for.

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Other important dining room furniture includes chairs, of course, side boards of buffets for storage, Display cabinets for the wedding china or crystal stemware and don’t forget to accessorize. When choosing seating for the dining room make sure you consider all options. Benches have become more and more popular over the years but prove to be a problem when guest need to leave the table and must interrupt fellow bench warmers. Traditional seating can either be solid wood chairs with seat cushions or upholstered seats. When purchasing upholstered chairs make sure you learn about the construction first, there is nothing worse than sitting down to eat and sinking an extra two or three inches.

When looking for a side board or buffet you have to take size and scale into consideration first. Then think about the style you are looking for. Are you more of a traditionalist or is sleek and modern in your future? Whatever you decide Dovetail will have what you are looking for.

Check out the video below for more on the Art and Craft of Furniture building

Looking for a modern dining room idea? Check out our friends at Trendir

Eye on Furniture: Accents

Monday, September 21st, 2009

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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

Stuning Adagio Water Features

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Adagio Water Features

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A must for any environment with aspirations toward tranquility, water features from Adagio do the trick! Made from natural slates and rain forest marbles and trimmed in premium metals these water features offer the gentle sound of a running river. They also house a halogen light in the upper and lower registers which give off a warm glow. These are unique pieces that vary in size and shape. No two are exactly alike because they are derived from nature.

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A nice idea for any business interior; you can have your Logo added to the water features. This will add an additional sense of “signage with style.” Adagio Water Features has assisted numerous customers add their logo to the water features they are purchasing for their dental or medical offices, accounting or law firms, restaurants and real estate offices, and even family crests, images, and names for use in home environments.

All of the water features represented by Adagio Water Features can have logos added to the feature itself. This however costs an extra fee but the company is having a sale right now so make sure to check out the site for more details.

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These represent only some of the styles available. For more info please check out Adagio and check out the video below for a walking tour through the Adagio Rain Forest.

for more great Idea’s on achieving a Zen like Interior check out this post from Apartment Therapy

Eye on Furniture: Bookcase

Monday, September 7th, 2009

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The Shanghai Bookcase from Red Egg. This unique and original three shelf bookcase offers a great option for the Zen inspired home. It’s height and depth are perfect for any space. The two drawer and two door design is great for hiding all of those odds and ends you don’t want the company to see. Perfect for any home office or living space. Buy a pair and start a library in that spare room you’ve been wondering what to do with. 40w 79h 14d

Classic Antique Reproductions by French Heritage

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

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Though French Heritage is only twenty years old, the roots of the company began years before, as part of a family passion for antiques. When co-founder Jacques Wayser was a child in France, he and his siblings would follow their parents on their weekly visits to the Paris antique market. There, the Wayser family learned how to shop for and collect antiques.

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The first collection introduced by the company was Richelieu, in 1984. Richelieu was a breakthrough in the furniture industry. Not only were the pieces elegantly crafted using mortise and tenon joints, dovetailed drawers and pegs instead of nails; for the first time the furniture was distressed to look like genuine antiques. It was an innovation that changed the way antique reproductions looked forever.

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In the 1990’s French Heritage saw great expansion. In 1993, the company debuted the popular Maison Provence collection, a grouping of antique French country designs. The next year, they introduced their high-end collection, De Bournais, beautifully handcrafted pieces with beeswax finishes. The furniture seen on this page are all from the De Bournais collection. This collection offers the most unique pieces which feature traditional lines while incorporating modern trends like zebra print, stripes and rich color painted wood finishes.

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Furniture from the top: Soumur Bombe Chest in Zebra, Napoleon III Bar Cabinet and Charles X Chairs in Zebra

Check out this video for more inspiration from France.

Get inspired by the gardens of Versailles seen on Patricia Gray

Harrington College of Design – The Power of The Quick Sketch

Friday, August 28th, 2009

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

Architectural Interiors from Archatrive

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Get inspired by today’s blog on furniture from Archatrive. Follow the link below to READ MORE BLOGS!

What’s Happening at Harrington College of Design

Friday, August 21st, 2009

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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.

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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.

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Check out the video below to tour the concept plan for Harringtons SLIK Space

Find more florring Ideas here

Johnathon Adler and Barbies Malibu Dream House

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Grand Home Storage Ideas

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Looking for great storage pieces and getting lost in the mess of internet choices? Look to Palu for help!

Follow the link below to READ MORE BLOGS! And discover the furniture you’ve been looking for, from Palu.

Eye on Furniture: Dresser

Monday, August 10th, 2009

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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.

Rare Wood Dining Table’s from Tucker Robbins

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

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Find your NEW dining table from a designer who only works with OLD material. In Tucker Robbins Furniture design the Older the better!  Read more in TODAYS BLOG, click here or follow the link below.

Sustainable Wood Furniture from Clayton Oxford

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

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Clayton Oxford is a designer and entrepreneur who travels the world to design and produce the most distinctive home furnishings and accessories using the highest quality sustainable materials on the marketplace today. Originally from North Carolina, he grew up in a family of furniture makers, artists and fishermen and was lucky to be surrounded by people who have a zest for life.

Looking for more Green Furniture Manufacturers? Check out our Directory!

Find Furniture You Love at YourFurnitureLink.com, America’s favorite Furniture Search Engine. Please come back to visit our Furniture Blog!

Search for a hip Furniture Manufacturer Link and Home Retail Shops who carry Cool Furniture Products from your favorite Signature Furniture Collection!

Wholesale Furniture Manufacturers, Distributing Furniture Companies and Furniture Dealers Retail are invited to join. Stop by our FaceBook if you are in the neighborhood!

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Oxford travels extensively overseas, from running with the bulls in Pamploma, sailing throughout the tropics of South East Asia, fishing off the coast of Mexico, to backpacking & sea kayaking in the Alaskan Wilderness all to gather inspiration from different environments to develop eclectic innovative products.

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During all of his travels and experiences he’s learned that there is more that binds us together than separates us, and want to share these experiences with you through his designs and eclectic items. ound the world. All of Clayton Oxford’s products are eco-friendly, made from sustainable natural fibers and materials from the indigenous regions in which they are produced. All products are exchanged at “fair market” values and go to support the local craftsmen and struggling economic communities in places such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Africa.

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Watch the video Below to get a better understanding of Sustainable Furniture


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Eco-Friendly Interiors courtesy of Maria Yee

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

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To truly appreciate a Maria Yee piece, one must understand the person behind it. Her personal experiences shape everything from the furniture’s design concept to its creation. Maria’s passion, struggles and triumphs imbue each piece with a vitality and intensity that speak volumes without saying a word. A child of China’s Cultural Revolution, Maria witnessed first hand the havoc wreaked by the fanatic anti-intellectual radicals. At age 15, she was sent to work in a rock quarry and her parents were imprisoned. Inquisitive but quiet, she enjoyed riding her bicycle and swimming in the Pearl River. While her childhood dream was to be a physicist, her father, a professor of architecture, sparked her early interest in design. When the Cultural Revolution began in 1966, the radicals imprisoned her father and later sent him to a tea farm. Her mother, a school teacher, was placed under house arrest in the elementary school where she taught. She was later sent to work at a pig farm. Maria was taken from her family and forced to work in the rock quarry. Only 15 years old, the quiet girl’s creative spirit was cruelly snuffed out. In its place, only the spirit to survive remained.

The artistic merit of Maria Yee’s furniture goes beyond beautiful lines and elegant shapes. Every item is handcrafted with sophisticated joinery techniques, handed down through the ages and refined for a modern manufacturing environment, with no nails or screws marring the integrity of the raw materials. This makes every piece unique and personal. To create her solid bamboo furnishings, Maria Yee further developed her BreathingJoinery™ specifically for BambooTimbre™. By handcrafting the pieces in pure joinery without nails or screws, hazards such as warping, cracking, splitting, shrinking and rattling associated with traditional bamboo furniture are eliminated.

Keeping with her commitment to offering new, unique options in home furnishings, Maria Yee developed her Air Frame™ and BEST™ joinery techniques to create exceptionally strong solid bamboo pieces that boast a clean, contemporary look. Maria Yee pioneered EcoLuxury™ – luxury that is ecologically responsible. We abide by our core belief that if we take from the earth, we should give back to the earth. Maria Yee respects Earth’s natural resources and is sensitive to its dwindling reserves. Select products are handcrafted with 100 percent Forest Stewardship Council-certified hardwood, and other pieces use only hardwood species which are responsibly grown and selectively harvested. As an alternative to fast disapearing hardwood, Maria Yee developed rapidly renewable BambooTimbre™ and RidgeBamboo™.

The company is dedicated to protecting the earth by innovating green manufacturing processes and adheres to strict recycling principles. Furthermore, energy conservation is a top priority in both the production and design.

All photos courtesy of http://www.mariayee.com/. For more Information please click here.

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Update to 21st Century Modernism with Nuevo

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

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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.”

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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?

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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.

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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)

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For more information or to see more products from Nuevo please click here. All photos courtesy of Nuevo furniture.mail_horz3

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Funkify your Home with TLS by Design

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

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I’ve often thought about how I would bring a sense of artfulness and whimsy into a home without using painted furniture or pieces found at art fairs, then I came in touch with TLS. TLS stands for Total Life Style.  Which if you truly wanted to, you could furnish your entire home using TLS but, if you’re just looking to add a bit of life to a room, hallway or other interior space, this company offers a creative way to add some pizazz.


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TLS offers only the most quality-manufactured product. All of their products are made of hardwood, which has been kiln-dried to 6-8% moisture content, assuring you that the upholstery frames and case goods will not crack or warp, regardless of the climate or season. Their trademarked ModuCoil? Suspension for the Upholstery is an industry standard, offering similar construction and feel as an eight Way Hand-Tie, but with improved quality offering a longer more useful product life.

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TLS offers quality USA made upholstery with 3-4 week lead-times, and they keep an inventory of more than 95% of their case goods, so they can ship your order within a few days from their Indiana warehouse. TLS is truly original high-end design at mid-market prices. Home Décor Buyer Magazine founder, Jim Carper said, “I have never seen a company introduce so many new truly original products at one time.” TLS was invited into the prestigious InterHall section of the International Home Furnishing Center after their first High Point market. They have not, nor will they ever copy any other designer’s work, so you know you’ll be receiving the very best TLS has to offer.

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Since 2002 TLS has been a family-owned and run business, delivering quality hardwood case goods and USA made upholstery with a focus on providing superior customer service. They’re scope of service is vast and no job is too large nor too small.  TLS offers contract and hospitality clients the AutoCAD design capability to customize products for large projects as well as they focus on the needs of individual designers.  TLS is however a direct to the trade business so you’ll need to go through a designer or showroom in order to purchase their great furnishings. A plus side to this is, TLS develops custom products for their retail clients. So what you or your designer see in a showroom is not found elsewhere.

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For more information or to see more products from TLS please click here. All photo’s courtesy of TLS by Design.mail7

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Floor Coverings by Feizy Rugs

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

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Finding the perfect rug is confusing. Especially, when you have so much good product to choose from with Feizy rugs.  There is such grand selection with Feizy in the way of design, sizes and colors.  Additionally, with so many options there is many levels of pricing.  You don’t have to have a large budget to acquire a beautiful rug.

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This is yummy for your feet. A plush thick shag that looks like a million bucks is the perfect accent for a modern space.

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A zebra pattern can easily be incorporated into a traditional or modern room setting.  The neutral cream and brown tones make it simple to massage in with furniture of a multitude of colors.

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Geometric shapes always give a clean and simple presentation. If you have clean and contemporary furniture that needs a little warmth, here is a possible solution for your space.   Feizy has many more options in the way of contemporary styles.

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With an organic influence  this rug has a multitude of options from colorways and sizes.  With a non-descript pattern, but great texture, massaging this patterned area rug is simple and fun!

Talent from Harrington College of Design on Thursdays!

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

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Younho Choi : 3rd Place, AV Challenge, Sponsored by MigandTig.com and MortiseTenon.com

AV furniture: third place. Congratulations from YourFurnitureLink.com! I think we will be seeing more of Younhi  in the Design World in the future.  Hey Manufacturers…LOOK OVER HERE….FRESH TALENT!

“This cabinet exudes penthouse chic and is beautifully balanced. The jigsaw puzzle element is highly creative, adds a  touch of warmth and whimsy. It does present challenges as to having enough room for the various components that a high end AV system usually requires”.  Jerod Lazan of Mortise and Tenon, Los Angeles  Challenge Judge.

Younho Choi:  ” Hi everyone~ my name is Younho Choi. I am senior student of Harrington College of Design. I am from S Korea. I have been U.S for 4years. Chicago gives me a lot of inspiration ideas for my own design such as the harmony of old traditional buildings and modern buildings.”

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Peter Klick, an awesome instructor at Harrington College of Design in teaching mode! He looks so cool in black,  his long hair and sexy Swiss accent!

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Meet Constantine Vasilios, a professor at Harrington College of Design and Architect,  with student Vicki Wehrli.  There is nothing like a great instructor to guide and help you open your mind!

Groovy Global Views!

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

330829_330830_330831990995Global Views always introduces fresh and uplifting lighting.  If you’re on a search for retro and modern home accessories take it from a huge fan, MigandTig.com, to definitely check out more accents by this innovative company.  YourFurnitureLink.com and their retailers love Global Views!

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Sometimes finding that perfect end table that has the right scale can be a bit of a challenge.  Global Views has no shortage of end tables…especially unusual ones.

Stop by mmart.com or contact the Casa Bella 312.670.0760 or email ADunn@casabellaonline.com to view the selection of  this great wholesale furniture line.

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Enjoy placing your fresh cut flowers in festive vases from the great selection this wholesale furniture vendor has to offer!  And refer to the master of great flower arranging at  MarthaStewart.com We bow down to you Martha!

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Your Castle is Your Home!

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

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Feel the Brisk Air!

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

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Good Morning my Early Bird!  Sipping that Java?  And all bundled up in your parka?  See you in a few hours with some great furniture design inspiration and visit 2modern.blogs.com for more green design talk.

Living Pure!

Friday, February 13th, 2009

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Eco Living by Mother Nature!

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

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Good morning my early bird! Can you smell the green? Enjoy your java and come back in a little while for some good yourfurniturelink.com blog and home decorating tips!

Find furniture and art at YourFurnitureLink.com that is uncommon!

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

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Grafitti: Art in the simplest manner for the every day person to see.

Art Classics, a vendor who is innovative and embraces technology to keep it cheap.  You will definitely  find art to match your designer furnishings with this vendor, Art Classics.

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Gear Up for your Furniture Search at YourFurnitureLink.com

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

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Good morning my early bird! Can you say, I am digging this morning view? Smell your java, close your eyes and let the sun hit your face. It is a beautiful morning. Come back in a bit to get your home decorating ideas at yourfurniturelink.com

More Furniture Decorating Ideas coming tomorrow at YourFurnitureLink.com

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

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Simply pooped! See you in the morning for some more good furniture search at yourfurniturelink.com.
Sweet dreams!

Interior Decorating Tips coming your way on YourFurnitureLink.com on January 31, 2009

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

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Tweet, tweet and good morning my early bird! Nothing like a brisk morning view! Grab that java and return in a few hours for your daily yourfurniturelink.com furniture search and blog.

YourFurnitureLink.com on January 30, 2009 Furniture Design Inspiration

Friday, January 30th, 2009

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Get ready for your furniture search on January 30, 2009 at YourFurnitureLink.com

Friday, January 30th, 2009

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Good morning my early bird! Is that java smelling good? Check out this morning view at and get ready for Interior Design Ideas! Come back in a bit to get todays yourfurniturelink.com blog and furniture ideas.

Dreaming about Designer Furnishings at YourFurnitureLink.com

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

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Time to go to sleep. See you in the morning for some more good interior decorating tips at yourfurniturelink.com.

Sweet dreams!

Light and Airy Designer Furnishings by Bolier & Co.

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

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If you are on a furniture search at yourfurniturelink.com for your metro space, Bolier & Co. is the winner!  The elegant JimWinkels@aol.com will assist you with all the answers to your questions.  The upholstered portion of this line is made in the USA with modern sensibilities and traditional elements.

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Furniture Ideas by YourFurnitureLink.com on January 29, 2009

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

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Good morning my early bird! Grab that java and get ready to return in a few hours for the daily yourfurniturelink.com blog home decorating ideas. Isn’t this a beautiful morning view?

At YourFurnitureLink.com we Think, the Palm Desert Homes of Lucille Ball and Bob Hope Had to be Groovy!

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

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Haute House of California is introducing their 1962 Palm Springs line at the Las Vegas Furniture Market that takes place February 9th-13th, 2009 at the World Market Center.  Step back into time, enjoy your martini, and visit Haute House in 1962!  Yeeahhhh  Baby!

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At YourFurnitureLink.com, Big Surprises behind Closed Doors!

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

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If you want to experience a huge market place with one of a kind pieces, without leaving the USA, take the  time to experience Arte De Mexico. This company is an established business that grew tremendously and never lost its edge for being unique. A true endless supply of custom furniture and lighting.

Whether you are a retailer, designer or consumer and have an appreciation for rustic and comfortable, don’t miss Arte De Mexico in the USA.

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This is the Sin board at Harrington College of Design, Chicago. When you have no sleep and must meet project deadlines, letting your feelings out with chalk is much healthier than coffee and cigarettes.  One confession reads,  “I slept with my roommates fiance, 1 month before the wedding”. Yikes! You guys are bad!

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As the Sin board is updated, yourfurniturelink.com will keep you in the loop for more dirt.

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