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This past week I attended an event at Twentieth here in Los Angeles. It was for the release of the six meter Surface Table by Established & Sons, a UK based furniture company. I hadn’t been to the showroom in quite some time and so it was fun to have a look around - so many interesting and inspiring pieces! (We got a little exclusive back room tour too, shhhh don’t tell!)
A teak console stained in smoky black by designer Videre Licet.
Large pendants hang over this funky sofa in the window display at Twentieth.
A large brass screen floats across the showroom floor.
This sparkly chandelier is stunning in person.
A cool chair flanked by pedestal tables.
By the same designer of the console above, Smoked Ramiform is sculpted from a massive piece of teak.
Stunning hanging chandeliers.
Well, I learned the top of these tables are made from the skin of manta rays.
Another sculptural piece from the same designer as the console and chair, again made from teak and stained black. A great conversational centerpiece.
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I am super excited to be heading to Las Vegas next month for KBIS, as a part of the Designhounds group with Modenus. CaesarStone is one of our participating sponsors and I’ve long used the quartz countertop surfaces for many of my interior design projects. One of their latest products is a concrete look, which I happened to learn about a year ago while talking to one of the reps at a design event in Los Angeles. I haven’t yet used this latest collection in a project but it’s been on my radar and I hope to soon! Check out some of these great colors for a concrete look!
Airy Concrete
See you soon, KBIS!
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New Year, New Room! Interior Design services for any of your new year design needs. Now introducing services purchased in hourly blocks of time. All the details here.
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I am currently loving the look of caned furniture. A somewhat classic, yet vintage and retro, and still yet - it’s been around since 1300 BC when the Egyptians used it in their furniture. It was popular in Europe in the 17th and early 18th century when affluent people purchased chairs with caned seat bottoms. I grew up with it in the 70’s and while it may have been less popular in the past few decades, it sustains a timeless look. Here’s a look at the oh so many ways it can be used!
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Happy New Year! A look back at the projects from 2018 and looking forward to helping with any of your design needs in 2019. Happy Holidays!
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Happy to share the sponsors for our Designhounds group attending KBIS in Las Vegas, February 2019. Modenus has announced the sponsors on their blog here. More to come, highlighting all the companies that are an integral part of our trip!
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Happy to be featured for the second time on Fixr’s list of “Top 200 Influencers in Home Design” for 2019, along with many of my design friends and colleagues!
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Recently a client of mine asked for help in selecting bedside lighting. Her challenges were having lighting that doesn’t interfere so much while the other person sleeping, as well as an easy turn off switch that doesn’t completely involve mauvering around to turn off the light. Looking at pictures for inspiration and concepts, like at Staunton & Henry, the following are some bedroom lighting ideas. In the picture above, a swing sconce can be manauvered to adjust the lighting and the black shade helps to spotlight.
A lamp with a cord that has the on and off switch on is easier to adjust and turn off.
Adjustable task lamps are always great, especially for reading.
Task lamps by the bedside are great for reading.
Having multiple sources of lighting helps create ambience and mood.
Lighting that keeps the glare off the eyes is ideal in a bedroom.
For some sources, I selected some of these lighting options. This World Market lamp is adjustable for reading and has a switch on the base plate.
This task lamp from West Elm has a pull chain for an easy on / off.
A swing arm sconce from Lamps Plus with the switch on the backplate.
Another swing arm sconce option with a larger shade and easy to maneuver handle.
These set of two bronze plug in sconces are a great deal.
As Kitchen Wise of Frisco points out, you can also make use of lighting to make your rooms appear less cluttered. Recessing lights, for instance, helps to take some of the harshness out of a room. You can hide them behind architectural features or simply install them atop your cabinets.
As Kitchen Wise of Frisco points out, you can also make use of lighting to make your rooms appear less cluttered. Recessing lights, for instance, helps to take some of the harshness out of a room. You can hide them behind architectural features or simply install them atop your cabinets.
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