A new mirror would alter the look of my guest bath. My powder room mirror fell off the wall and crashed into the sink. That was several months ago, before we moved into our house full time. Fortunately, I wasn’t here – no need to describe how scary that would have been. There wasn’t an [...]
Archive | July, 2011
Fainting Couches Revived
Well-known designer and guest poster, Jamie Gibbs, updates a historic furniture trend. With the popularity of floating furniture arrangements, the chaise longue has seen an increased interest. Basically an upholstered couch in the shape of a chair long enough to support the legs, these are often called “chaise lounges” in North America, particularly in the [...]
Mid-Century Modern Chair
A new chair design destined to become an icon. Designed for Kartell by Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet, the Masters chair melds together three iconic mid-century modern designs – the Series 7 by Arne Jacobsen, the Eiffel Chair by Charles Eames and the Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen. The Masters’ silhouette is characterized by its [...]
Milk Baths
Mainly white master spas can be peaceful, restful retreats. The term “antiseptic” is a favorite nose snubber applied to an all-white bathroom while “boring” is another term of disfavor. But there’s much to admire in milky tones unsullied by a need for color — particularly that airy, clean atmosphere that only white provides. Modern + [...]
Cool Blue Decorating
From baby to navy, blues remain a favorite color choice. This freshly decorated outdoor pool house is saturated in color. Rich blues are accompanied by bright white and silver for a soothing space. An over-sized painting by artist Gary Simmons adds a graphic punch. The horizontal lines of the sofa fabric and pillows are another [...]
