December 29th, 2011
With the exception of the clothes you wear, nothing is more telling of your style than the couch in your home. A couch usually takes center stage in a room and is the first piece of décor people notice when they enter. They’re checking out its shape, color, fabric and pattern, and they’re also judging if it’s something they would like to plunk down on. So with that in mind, it only makes sense that you would want to adorn your apartment with the coolest couch, love seat, divan, chaise or lofabed out there. The Styleture editorial team, in our eternal pursuit of the perfect couch, offers you our picks:
Songololo by Haldane Martin
Songololo by Haldane Martin
Haldane Martin creates contemporary furniture that integrates, man, nature, culture and technology, with the human qualities of wisdom, love, and beauty. The Songololo Sofa is inspired by nature’s creepy crawlies. Its curvy sensual form is a reinvention of the classic 70’s sectional sofa by Ueli Berger. A patented pivot & bracket system allows Songololo to be made to any length and curved into a variety of shapes by the user. Read the rest of this entry »
March 29th, 2011
We’ve all done it – driven by a garage sale or strolled through a flea market to marvel at all the lovely antique pieces only to leave empty handed – because although vintage items look intriguing, we’re never quite sure where to put them. Bronze candle holders and velvet arm chairs may seem like a fun purchase, but how do they fit into your home?
Enter Shabby Chic decorating, also referred to as Cottage Style. This design style can best be equated to buying a pair of worn-out looking jeans – something that looks vintage and yet is stylish.
The Shabby Chic look is achieved by incorporating used, elegant furniture into a more modern and relaxed setting. Sofas and chairs are slightly overstuffed – creating a bit of an English -country feel and side chairs might have cane or rush seats, which is very cottage-like. Tables, dressers, and lamps that have worn down edges and several coats of paint on them that show their age are a staple of this decorating style. Re-purposing old pieces of furniture is key to achieving this look and is a great way to save some money when redecorating. Even buying new furniture and distressing it to make it look old and worn, like an antique heirloom, is a trick of the Shabby Chic decorator.
Fabrics also have an intricate role in Shabby Chic design, usually soft-rose colored florals, gently faded pastels and soft velvets all can be mix-matched perfectly to create a warm, romantic look.
Don’t be mistaken, this isn’t your grandma’s living room; Shabby Chic brings glitz to the vintage look. Think alluring crystal chandeliers, acting as the perfect centerpiece, exuding old elegance with some modern-day bling. A light pastel colored wall usually accompanies this mixed-matched décor and the result: a feminine, romantic room with each piece of furniture luring you in to tell its story.
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January 12th, 2010
We found a very nice furniture store last week that has found quite the niche in furniture by coupling high end pieces of furniture with space saving designs that are perfect for Interior Designers, Architects and Specifiers. Founded in 2000 by Steve Spett and Ron Barth, Resource Furniture carries hard to find European Furniture that is not widely distributed in the U.S.We were amazed by many of the designs for their clever space saving features, in addition to the style and fashion of the furniture. To learn more, visit ResourceFurniture.com for more information or to visit the store in person stop by their Manhattan location at: 969 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
Here are just a few of our favorite pieces:
Basic table- Dining Room Table
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August 11th, 2009
Rock Couch
Stephanie Marin of Smarin Designs has created the perfect furniture and decor for those looking to bring something that looks like it belongs outside, into the home. These pieces were designed from oversized pebbles, with the collection’s sizes ranging in everything from pillows, cushions, pouffes, to mattresses. As one of the most interesting and creative yet functional pillow designs, these pillows could be used in almost any room.
If you have floor room inside, the larger pieces would be perfect for creating a stylish, yet functional and cozy living space. Many have found the appeal to this furniture for the kids playrooms as they appeal to a minimalist design, without the hard surfaces that are typical for a more contemporary look.
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