We just installed this little girl’s room today. Bold and fearless just like her – success!
Wallpaper from Osborne and Little. Chair from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams with Duralee fabric.
Tag: furniture
A great antique chair.
Rope Furniture
The nautical look of rope furniture definitely has the spirit of summer.
With the dog days of summer nearing an end, I am still hanging on to the spirit of the season. The nautical look of rope furniture definitely has this same spirit!
These examples of rope furniture are so beautifully made and well crafted. Each piece is a work of art. I love how rope, a simple fiber, is translated into something sculptural for the home.
I also like how this type of furniture is open to interpretation. It can be whimsical and quirky, a indication you don’t take things too seriously. You can use one or two pieces of rope furniture to soften a space, or go full force and use them throughout a room. It would be fun to combine rope elements with something more formal, playing with that juxtaposition. So many possibilities!
Favorite Things: Credenzas
In the dining room, a credenza is ideal for added storage and provides a great surface to serve from.
A credenza is a large, closed cabinet often used as a sideboard or a buffet. In the dining room, a credenza is ideal for added storage and provides a great surface to serve from. We often use custom pieces to meet a client’s individual needs, an option that allows us to integrate the credenza’s interior into the design. A custom credenza gives you added flexibility for size, style, color, and material for a super unique look. Additionally, a credenza provides structure and a foundation for lamps and art. It grounds a space. I love using elements such as shagreen and ebony or two dimensional doors. When working with a craftsman, you can trick out a credenza for a memorable, one of a kind piece. Here are some of my favorite examples of gorgeous credenzas.
Morgan Console from Four Hands
Irwindale Buffet from Theodore Alexander
Tompkins Buffet from Wud Furniture Design
Rondelle Credenza by John Pomp
Fumed Oak Credenza from ISOM
Milano Mystic Buffet from Ercole Home.
Harper Side Board from Precedent Furniture
Painted Credenza from Jeff Martin Joinery
Ingemar Cabinet from KGBL
Raised Front Ebonized Floating Credenza from 1st Dibs
Favorite Things: Desks
A desk can be very practical or more streamlined; it all comes down to how the piece will be used.
I recently went on a scavenger hunt for a desk for a client. This endeavor got me thinking about desks in general and how the choice of a desk is very personal. Individual people have different needs and, like people, desks come in all manner of shapes and sizes. A desk can be very practical or more streamlined; it all comes down to how the piece will be used. For example, if the desk is in a room custom fitted with plenty of storage, then it can be minimal as opposed to something with a variety of drawers and shelves. Men and women tend to have distinct preferences as well. Here are some of my favorite examples of desks:
1. Ana Casa Interiors: Yves Desk by Baxter
2. Big Boss Desk by Piergil Fourquie
3. Homework Desk from Design Within Reach
4. Lacquered Linen and Brass Desk
5. White and Walnut Desk, cm studio
6. Jobs by Poltrona Frau
7. Aerial Desk, Dering Hall
8. Louxor Desk by Nicolas Aubagnac
9. Antoine Proulx from Dennis Miller Associates
10. Bureau Plat Desk from Mortice & Tenon
Windsor Smith Collection for Arteriors
Earlier this year, Arteriors debuted a collection by Windsor Smith.
Earlier this year, Arteriors debuted a collection by Windsor Smith. Featuring Windsor’s iconic style, a luxurious blend of traditional and modern sensibilities, the collection is comprised of items that are as functional as they are sophisticated. Windsor has created a line with the goal, as she states, “for…each piece [to] engage conversation. I want these to be well loved now and heirlooms tomorrow.”
I love the geometric look of the pieces Windsor Smith designed for Arteriors. Each item looks very chic; you can see the influence of traditional aesthetics and classical Greek and Roman design, although the overall look of the line is quite modern.
Another great aspect to this line is the mix of materials found in many of the pieces. This blending of textures and finishes lends to the line’s elegance and timelessness.
You can see the full Windsor Smith Collection on the Arteriors website.
Favorite Things: Bar Carts
A bar cart is a great addition to your home furnishings.
A bar cart is a great addition to your home furnishings. They are versatile, compact, and mobile, letting you set up the party in any room of the home — or even outdoors. It can find a spot in unexpected places, such as a console in the entry. Pretty decanters are one thing, but I think it’s cooler when it’s just dressed with bottles. The upside to that is, it’s constantly changing! The bar cart is an elegant reminder of the glamorous past, a throwback to an era of sophistication. Here are some of my favorite examples of bar carts. Which would you like to wheel out at your next party?
1. This bar cart features a chic geode knob. (Image via The Decorista)
2. Expandable Rolling Server from 1st Dibs
3. Vince SS Bar Cart from Worlds Away
5. Console Cart, a more rustic bar cart.
6. 1930s Industrial Steel Bar Cart from Restoration Hardware
7. Roland N Bar Cart, nickel plated with mirrored shelf.
8. Nero Bar Cabinet from Williams-Sonoma Home
10. Bar Cart no. One from The New Traditionalists
CTC&G 2014 Pink Aid
I was so happy to participate in the 2014 Pink Aid Fashion Show and Luncheon by Connecticut Cottages and Gardens.
I was so happy to participate in the 2014 Pink Aid Fashion Show and Luncheon by Connecticut Cottages and Gardens at Mitchells of Westport. The event, which raises money for the fight against breast cancer, includes an auction of pink chairs and other pink items donated by designers. I contributed a chair, which you can see in the November 2014 issue of CTC&G, along with all of the other pink items created by some very talented designers.
I donated this great antique, Midcentury chair covered in a geometric Lanza Jaipur Pink from Romo. Pick up a copy of CTC&G to see the other pink items!
Favorite Things: Modern Elements
When it comes to interior design, the term “modern” can mean different things to different people.
When it comes to interior design, the term “modern” can mean different things to different people. To me, it means using newer, refreshing elements. These items can be mixed with more traditional design for a bit of added flair or an eclectic feel, or can be used on their own. This list of my favorite pieces could be used to create a beautiful space, or individual items could be worked into a room to give it a bit of a modern edge.
1. Blackened Brass Hans Pedestal Table by Jonathan Adler
2. Lighthouse Oil Lamps from Menu
3. R Augousti Jewelry Box Embossed In Snake Skin & Stingray
4. Kubik by Michael Reeves. Gorgeous ink color.
6. Landscape II, 2007. Silver leaf, resin, pigment on panel. By Nancy Lorenz.
7. Side Table from Bungalo 5.
8. Lighting from Ralph Pucci International
9. Canyon Coffee Table from RobiCara.
10. Bruno Dining Chair from Studio Van Den Akker.
11. Side table with acrylic top and brass base, from The Apartment by McCollin Bryan.
12. Driftwood Finish Dresser from Assemblage
Favorite Things: Console Tables
A console table is a truly versatile piece of furniture.
A console table is a truly versatile piece of furniture. In the entry, it creates visual interest and gives you a place to build a focal point by displaying art or other collections. You can place a console table behind a sofa as a base for lighting or to hold a stack of books, use it as a bar table, a dining room sideboard, a vanity in the bedroom, or even for extra desk space in a home office. With so many different styles and finishes available, there’s a perfect console table for just about any room. Here are some of my favorite examples of great console tables!
1. Orly Console Table: Sleek and modern!
2. Harwood Console: Classic design with a bottom shelf for additional storage or display space.
3. Single Peristyle Table: Great for a smaller space.
4. Stag Table: Love the curved legs!
5. Altar Table: Think about adding an ottoman beneath it.
6. Saltire Console: Weathered oak and concrete top — a great combination!
7. Museum Crate Console: So unique!
8. French Neo-Classical Console Tables: Could they actually get up and walk away?
9. Shanghai Rose Altar Table: Such a nice shape!
10. Regency Side Table: I used this console to create a custom sink basin.
11. Axel Console: A handsome combination of the industrial rivets and gray shagreen.
12. Hera Console Table: Gilt metal legs add glam.
