Month: July 2012

I can see straight through you!

There is something beautiful about transparency. It could be its unabashed view of how things really are. Or it could be its amazing simplicity in a world of ever-growing complexity. Whatever it is, I simply love furnishings that make good use of transparent features. This chair, with its classic and simple design, is both fun […]

Why the gray face?

One of my most requested color combinations today in homes I design for is green and gray. Sophisticated yet fun, it’s easily applicable to anywhere in the home. Perhaps one of my favorite ways to uniquely incorporate gray and green is a gray sofa with light green accessories and/or wallpaper. Gray fabrics have an understated […]

Comfy cushion or wicked wood?

I couldn’t help but take time to mention these little numbers. Although you may think they are upholstered, if you look closer you can see that they’re actually wood, carved to look like they’re not. I really just want to touch the one on the left to make sure that those wrinkles aren’t real! Although […]

Get a little wild!

Another hot fashion trend this year (which is as classic as it is popular) is animal print. Although at first you may be a little wary of its relevance – you’re not a teenage girl wanting a hot pink and zebra-print room, after all – the multitudes of styles, colors, and sizes for animal prints […]

More (and masculine!) coral.

If you like coral but not a fan of the frills, it can just as easily be paired with darker colors for a more masculine look. To the left you can see how the coral pillows look sophisticated but fresh on a dark leather couch. I am also a huge fan of both the style […]

…and a dash of glitz and glam!

       Bronze, silver, platinum, and gold – oh my! If you are a bit of a diva but don’t want your living room to look like the inside of Fort Knox, subdued metallic furnishings are just enough of that glittery glamour.  This chair has the perfect mix of subdued gold with slightly metallic, […]

Pretty and pink…

      If you want to know what’s going to be popular in interiors, look no further than fashion trends. Coral + blue, either navy blue or its lighter counterpart teal are beautiful color complements that keep any interior (or outfit!) fresh and young. There are several ways you can splash some coral into […]

Smooth it out, then rough it up.

Looking to create a trendy interior for your home but don’t want to stray too far out of your comfort zone? Look no further than glass accent pieces! Although this glass cocktail table is priced at a ridiculously whopping $11,250, it’s a great example of a piece flexible enough to be placed in either a […]