Tag Archives: modern
Destination: So’mace Lifestyle, Honolulu, HI
The So’mace Lifestyle showroom in Honolulu features a rich assortment of artwork, textiles, furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories designed by owner/artist Kaypee Soh. His island-inspired textiles are bright, beachy, and modern. “Hawaii inspires me to choose colors and textures that give my work a modern feel but also allow me to maintain a sense of [...]
Weekly Wrap Up: Antelope Chair, Black Modernism, & nanimarquina
Monday’s History Lesson: Race Antelope Chair Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Black Modernism Friday’s Destination: nanimarquina- Barcelona, Spain A refurbished piece finds a new home…
History Lesson: Nelson Saucer Pendant Lamp
Inspired by a spherical hanging lamp made in Sweden, architect George Nelson designed the first bubble lamps in 1947. Their beautiful sculptural shapes were produced by pulling an innovative translucent plastic tautly over a steel wire frame, allowing an abundance of soft, diffused light through with no glare. The plastic was developed for military use, [...]
Destination: DwellStudio, NYC
DwellStudio is a modern home furnishings and textile company based in New York City. Founded in 1999 by Christiane Lemieux, DwellStudio is known for its clean lines, abstract geometric prints, and timeless sense of color. They beautifully interpret classic elements to blend with their modern and sophisticated aesthetic. DwellStudio offers a complete line of home [...]
History Lesson: The Tulip Table
When I was in design school, an instructor told us that we all should own at least one classic, timeless piece of furniture. If I could, a Saarinen Pedestal dining table of the Tulip Collection would be at the top of my list. Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) was a Finnish American architect and industrial designer, famous [...]
Friday Faves: Jimmie Martin furnishings
In an attempt to not be so mundane, today’s Friday favorite is a collection of furniture by UK designer Jimmie Martin. Each of Martin’s custom pieces are guaranteed to grab your attention. This luxury brand of home decor + custom design house Jimmie Martin, Ltd, brings “an eclectic showcase of one-off pieces of furniture combining [...]
Flowers for Modern Interiors
Modern interiors call for clean, sleek lines and bold colors. Try to stay away from the pastel colors that most flowers come in. Think white, green and a splash of bold color.
Interior Design Tips-Modern house with a traditional feel
Thanks for your questions! Our original plan was to answer these on Thursday’s, but I got a little anxious and decided to post today:) Taylor Asked: We recently bought a town home and it’s very modern. High, angled ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and at least one fully mirrored wall in each room. I prefer [...]
