Sometimes it’s not in the cards to remodel an entire room. However, small changes can make a tremendous difference.
Archive for May, 2011
May 24, 2011.
In the right context, stair runners can be a great opportunity to add some personality to your home. Foyers and entry halls are often overlooked, but these transition and arrival spaces are important- they see a lot of traffic and can set the tone for visitors. If you’re lucky enough to have a great stair in your home (particularly older homes with traditional architecture), here are some of our favorite carpeted stairs.
On a trip to Seattle in 2009, I stopped into the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park Pavilion to check out Geoff McFetridge’s installation “In The Mind.” One of my favorite components was a graphic wallpaper featuring dense crowds of people, and I was happy to find its retail source today.
With high-gloss finishes becoming increasingly popular, contemporary lacquer pieces are starting to appear in the marketplace. We’re particularly impressed with the introduction of Moste, a collaboration between Michael Bargo and Billy Cotton.
1stdibs, one of our favorite resources for inspiration and the best place to find high-quality antiques online, has just started a brilliant new feature called Through the Lens.