Styleture

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) is back in full swing— and we couldn’t be more excited! As North America’s premier showcase for contemporary design, ICFF brings together the latest design trends and innovations in one jam-packed trade show and exhibition. With the show opening to the public on Tuesday, here’s what we can’t wait to see at ICFF.

Watermark Designs and Flavor Paper

We love Watermark Designs for their hip Brooklyn aesthetic and innovative faucet designs— and for their first ICFF, they’re putting both proudly on display. Their new Zen Collection is comprised of quartz faucet handles and rocks hand-picked from the shores of Lake Michigan. Utilizing rare earth magnets, this new collection eliminates the need for set screws, which gives the handles an even more natural look and feel.

While this new collection is thrilling enough, we’re just as excited to tour their booth, which will be “flavored” with wallpaper from the equally innovative Brooklyn-based company Flavor Paper. Flavor Paper’s hand-screened wallpaper is produced in their “Flavor Lab” in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn. The booth makes use of two Brooklyn-themed designs: the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO wall. We can’t wait to check out this hip collaboration in person!

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As Earth Month comes to an end, it’s natural to reflect on all things… well, natural. Whether animal, vegetable, or mineral, the greatest design inspiration comes from Mother Nature herself. That’s why we at Styleture strive to bring nature’s beauty indoors whenever we can. We’ve found some of our favorite companies that are not only making natural products but are contributing to a sustainable future as well.

Taking its lead from nature’s blueprint, Stone Forest sculpts designs from natural materials like stone, copper, bronze, bamboo, iron and hardwood. Their hardwood and bamboo lines are fully sustainable, and their copper and bronze products are crafted from 100% recycled materials. Some of our favorite stand outs include their luxurious Bronze Lunette, their stylish SYNC Drop-in Bamboo Vessel Sink and their Wood L-Slab Pedestal.

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Indulging one’s paramour on Valentine’s Day can take many forms; plying him or her with chocolate, wrapping a loved one in cashmere, blinding them with bling of some sort, providing a day away from the children a la a spa day. A spa day does sound nice – and if your readers want to know how to pamper their loved ones year-round (earning many more brownie points), perhaps they should focus on bath items that make it easy to say, “ahhh love you.”

Heart Throb – Corbett Lighting
With its twisted and delicate heart-shaped frame, there is no question where Corbett Lighting draws inspiration for its lovely Heart Throb. Dressed for the occasion, the two-light sconce is crafted in solid brass and features a polished nickel finish that could take a space from zero to 60 beats per minute. Perfect for a board room or dare we say, the bedroom, Heart Throb is topped with hardback linen shades and exudes romance at every glance.

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As the countdown to the 85th Academy Awards begins, we can’t help but get swept up in the Oscar buzz. From the glitz and glamour to the fame and fortune, the allure of Hollywood’s most star-powered spectacle is utterly irresistible. But just because you’re watching from home doesn’t mean your decor can’t have the same star power. Here are some of our favorite Hollywood-inspired designs worthy of the red carpet treatment.

Beverly by Watermark Designs

“You like me! You really like me!” A stunning sophisticate, Watermark’s Beverly faucet exudes Old Hollywood glamour from the most envied 90210 zip code. An alluring flared base and seductive spout evoke tinsel town timelessness, while handles in round, multi-faceted or solid crystal make this tap ready for its close up.

Paparazzi by Corbett Lighting

“No pictures, please!” As a celebrity skyrockets to super stardom, fans demand the latest gossip. And the flashbulbs come alive for Paparazzi by Corbett Lighting. A geometric and jeweled delight, this one-light wall sconce is made from hand-crafted iron and features topaz and clear crystal stones. With such dramatic and daring design, we’re shocked it hasn’t ended up on TMZ!

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All this talk about 50 Shades of Gray made us wonder if there really are that many shades. And what of gray as a color choice for kitchen or bath decor? Is it risqué? Would it raise eyebrows when used in a powder room? Homeowners don’t need to be tied to any one particular shade – when there are so many to choose from. Here are some products that speak to the softer side of gray.

LAUFEN ILBAGNOALESSI ONE – TUNA washbasin

LAUFEN’s TUNA washbasin, borrowing from the graceful curves of its namesake, is an imaginative and timeless piece that holds just the right touch of femininity and eccentricity. Ample and convenient, offering a marriage of soft and fluid lines in a warm gray finish, the TUNA is a modern and impressive ceramic piece. The TUNA washbasin is available with or without a tap hole, allowing a faucet to be positioned on an adjacent wall.

GRAFF^® Qubic Faucet

The Qubic is deceptively simple looking yet a marvel upon closer examination. The soft, warm glow of the antique brushed nickel finish brings a sense of calm to the bath space. Edges line up perfectly, even around the diamond-edged cut in the handle. Right angles sit as straight as sentries – maintaining their position with almost regal bearing. Contemporary European styling defines Qubic, from its base to the tip of its elegant spout. Available in six different finishes, the Qubic faucet is equipped with a low-flow aerator (1.5 gpm) and meets ADA standards.

Devon & Devon Regal Bathtub

Regal is a historic piece with a personality all its own, and is presented for the first time in colored dress. The color option is part of the Devon & Devon collection of 210 water-soluble matte paints dedicated to cast iron bathtubs. Regal features an enameled cast iron interior while the outside is lined with aluminum and then painted in the color warm gray. Read the rest of this entry »

Simple and understated, while at the same time radiant and luxuriously decadent, crystal offers a plethora of possibilities. Crystal and lucite have remained on our radar, firmly incorporated into fashion, jewelry, home furnishings, architectural interiors and exteriors, even electronic devices and computers. While the “crystal clear” aesthetic still looks current and fresh today, it can also evoke the look of the Mod 60’s or design-driven Art Deco era. Masculine or feminine, traditional or ultra contemporary, opulent or minimalist, crystal knows no boundaries and can transcend barriers where other materials, if they dared go, would seem less than dazzling. Here are a few “sparklers” that have caught our eye:

Amadeus by Corbett Lighting

Corbett Lighting brings glittery European elegance through its new fixture Amadeus. Fit for palaces, but equally at home in a lobby, dining room or foyer, Amadeus reinterprets ornate chandeliers of the past and makes them relevant to today. Made of hand-crafted iron and covered with a Vienna bronze finish, Amadeus features Italian crystal drops that glisten from light cast by 60-watt candelabra-base lamps. The family of fixtures includes: 12-, eight-, six- and three-lamp chandeliers, and one- and two-lamp wall sconces.

Rockland by Hudson Valley Lighting^®

Defined by its elegant long stems and well-placed accents, Hudson Valley Lighting^®’s Rockland sconce is perfectly dressed for any occasion. Its classic design features crystal spheres at the base and tips combined with a cool metal circular back plate. Channeling cool Hollywood glamour a la “Dinner at Eight,” Rockland is available as a one- or two-light sconce in high polished chrome finish and topped with crisp, white fabric shades.

Ange by THG^®

It’s not often when an object transcends its intended use and also functions as a piece of art. For ultra-luxury faucet atelier, THG^®, this is generally the case with its fine bath fittings and accessories but even more so with its delightful, Ange. Using bas relief and collaborating with Lalique, revered for its high quality crystal, Ange features a series of charming cherubs set in a cylindrical fitting, complete with exquisite patterning and detailing. French for angel, Ange can be specified in any of one THG^®’s proprietary 35 hand-polished finishes. Read the rest of this entry »