Continue reading ‘Bring on the FUN !’ »]]> We’re inspired by the recent article in Yahoo! Real Estate about an East Village, NYC duplex. Starting as two penthouse condos, one on top of the other, Turett Collaborative Architects transformed the space into one 2400 sq ft home with a unique, bold, and FUN design feature – a helical slide!

NY Slide by Turett Collaborative Architects

While this is ultra-cool for a bachelor pad in NYC, for a family home in the suburbs, well, it would be fun until:

the family pet tries it

But we digress. A house, whoever lives in it, should have some element of fun. Here’s some of our new spring products that would add some to any location:

Zuo Modern Anjuna Outdoor Bed

Zuo Modern Hampton Outdoor Bed

Zuo Modern Palm Outdoor Chaise

Zuo Modern Ripple Lounge Chair

Zuo Modern Allsorts Indoor/Outdoor Chair

Zuo Modern Anime Indoor/Outdoor Chair

Zuo Modern Ruffle Chair

Lumisource Mojito Bar Table

Lumisource Sugar Cone Bar Stool

Continue reading ‘HGTV Dream Home 2011’ »]]> The “HGTV Dream Home 2011” is in Stowe, VT this year. We’ve previewed the designer rooms and found some unexpected uses for everyday pieces:

Rolling office chairs – for the dining room….

HGTV 2011 Dream Home Dining Room

Our pics:

ItalModern Darvel Chair

Zuo Modern Trafico Chair

Zuo Modern Premiere

Zuo Modern Regal Chair

A living room end table – in the master bath. There are lots of great variations of this – clear glass for visual lightness, a marble top to match a vanity, or wood for warmth. Nesting tables can give you room for a magazine, a drink, cookies! Ok, maybe an extra towel instead of cookies….

HGTV 2011 Dream Home Master Bath

Our pics:

Zuo Modern Revel Side Table

Zuo Modern Mission Side Table

Nova Butler Side Table (avail in other sizes too)

Zuo Modern Pasos Nesting Tables

A bedroom dresser – in the mudroom. This is our favorite. The possibilities for extra storage right where you need it. If you have the room, upgrade the entry table with not only a dresser, but a buffet, or a baker’s rack, or an audio cabinet (the hole in the back could be used for chargers or concealed), or even a tall cabinet….

HGTV Dream Home 2011 Mud Room

Our pics:

Zuo Modern Boudiur Dresser

Home Styles Audio Cabinet

Nuevo Modern Silva Buffet

Entree Dining Camden Cabinet

Continue reading ‘Viva Zen’ »]]> Casa Cusenza in Puerto Vallarta combines the tranquility of zen and the vivaciousness of red in this ultra-cool space. The hot climate of the Bahia de Banderas and sleek architecture of this rental villa is tempered with a 2-acre setting of fountains, zen garden, and a private white-sand beach. And while this amazing property also comes with a full staff, chef, car & driver, and massages, it also comes with a rental price of $8400.00 a night. See more at: http://www.beautiful-places.com/winesearch/casa_cusenza-2.

Casa Cusenza - Puerto Vallarta

A vacation there may be only a dream, but the style, in whole or in part, is totally attainable:

Sunpan - Hercules Arm Chair in cream leather

Sunpan - Lancelot Arm Chair in Red

Nuevo - Dumas Coffee / Cocktail Table in Walnut

Nuevo Living - Klara Pendant Light

Abbyson - Florence Ellipse End Table in Espresso

Chandra Rita Collection 5 X 8 Area Rug Red

Sunpan - Carlyle Storage Bench in Walnut

3-Piece Set Hand Painted Canvas - Midnight Flower

Continue reading ‘Sustainability’ »]]> Interior design pieces that are sustainable, fair-trade, and G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S! What could be better? A great price too! The newest collection at Dynamic Home Decor from Eangee Home Design is all that. They are artistic, textural, colorful, fun, and could be the star in any room. Click on any of the pics below to read more about the plant and leaf materials used, and check out the sneak preview of hanging pendants!

Eangee Home Design Jellyfish Series Floor Lamp in Natural

Eangee Home Design Barrel Table Lamp in Sea Blue

Eangee Home Design Banyan Large Green Pedestal Lamp

Eangee Home Design Gecko Wall Lamp With Green Finish

Eangee Home Design Mini Series Table Lamp in Purple

Eangee Home Design Fortune Giant Floor Lamp Multi-Color Finish

sneak peeks …. coming soon ….

Drum Pendant

Cylinder Pendant

Continue reading ‘Storage Benches’ »]]> Today’s inspiration – great uses for storage benches from one of our favorite magazines – Coastal Living.

First, in a dining room:

"Coastal Living" Magazine: "A Light Touch"

In this space, they were used so the gorgeous ocean view would not be blocked, but this idea can be translated to any dining room. In a smaller space, where extra storage is essential, they could house linens, larger serving trays, extra dinner ware, candles, etc. They also, if your dining table has wide set legs, could be pushed under to improve traffic flow & visual space while not in use. If your dining room is rarely used, they could contain craft items or seasonal decor.

These neutral colored items from Sunpan would work great in any decor to achieve this look:

Sunpan Regency Storage Bench - Black

Sunpan Heather Storage Bench - Cream

Sunpan Augustus Storage Bench - Brown

Second, in a Living Room:

"Coastal Living" Magazine: "Subtle Elegance"

In this space, the idea of having a storage ottoman tucked under a taller coffee table is genius. Extra storage for blankets or games or remotes – check. Extra seating when needed – check. Slide the wooden coffee table back to reveal a cushy spot for feet while watching tv – check.

We suggest 1 of these larger ottomans, or 2 (or more) of the smaller ottomans for a punch of color:

Sunpan Noah Storage Ottoman - Cream

Sunpan Encore Storage Ottoman - Black

Sunpan Gypsy Storage Ottoman - Red

What are your ideas for storage benches?