Jonathan Adler’s Nixon Dining Table
We are in love with Jonathan Adler’s Nixon Dining Table–it could truly be a new classic. The round base is made from perforated metal in Alder’s Nixon pattern, a nod to mid-century design with an eye on the future. Fresh but familiar. The dining table seats six and is a perfect solution for a small …
Eric Schmitt’s "On the Rocks"
Design aficionados who are looking to beat the heat will find nothing but cool this summer at Ralph Pucci International, where a series of exhibitions, all on view through the end of the year, illustrates the very different approaches of their subjects. One of my favorites, “On the Rocks,” by Frenchman, Eric Schmitt, features sleek, …
Lilly Pulitzer Partners with Lee Jofa
Oh, how I love preppy prints! The preppy prints of Lilly Pulitzer have been racing out of the closet and into the home. First, bedding and bath goods with Garnet Hill last year, then a line of furniture with HFI Brands earlier this year, and now the Lilly Pulitzer for Lee Jofa collection of interior …
LED Wallpaper Illuminates Design
Phillips just teamed up Kvadrat Soft Cells to unveil a brilliant new breed of luminous wallpaper that could forever change the field of mood lighting. The beautiful textile combines sound-absorbing properties with LED lights to cast a colorful low-energy glow over any interior space. The walls are capable of displaying a broad range of LED …
What’s Hot: Malachite Madness
Semiprecious stones of the real or faux variety impart stunning style this season. Get ready to be dazzled by this swirling banded gem with an unexpected cache of luminous jewels for the home. Silver bamboo squares adorn Global Views’ edgy jewelry boxes, lacquered in a faux malachite finish.
Go for the Gold!
Has our United States Olympic success inspired interior design? Personally, I have been unexpectedly inspired by gold plumbing fixtures showcased by Kohler. Can this finish really make a comeback? My answer, without hesitation, is a resounding “Yes!” The highly appealing and stylish matte and polished gold fixtures have a tone of 24-karat warmth that’s a …
Spring Trends from Maison & Objet
Twice a year in September and January, for more than 10 years, the MAISON&OBJET trade show has been bringing together players from the home-fashion sector to offer them a major focal point to express themselves and to network. The show’s determined focus on creativity brings together home-ware and furniture brands in one place, positioning it …
Console Mirror by Front
It’s all about illusion. A doorway framing a round table – or a console table abutting a mirror? It’s definitely the latter of the two options, but looks like the former. Somewhat confusing or misleading? That’s the point. Front has designed the Console Mirror for Italian furniture company Porro. This new trompe l’oeil accessory is …
2010 Color Trend Listing
1. TURQUOISE: 2010 is a big year for blue and a strong shade of turquoise sets a summery tone that is sure to give an upbeat vibe. Turquoise is very versatile and looks amazing with all sorts of unexpected colors such as Red, Hot Pink, Coral, Chocolate, Malachite Green, Mellow Yellow and Grey! 2. INDIGO: …
Matte Black Is the New "Black"
A softer, less assuming black for a still-recovering economy is part of the 2010 palette. From Apple® iPhones to the Rolls Royce Phantom, matte black is everywhere. The finish gives black a warmer, more inviting look than its glossier, sharper counterpart. Luxury automakers such as Lamborghini and Rolls Royce have embraced the look, offering various …
