A little late to the party here (it ‘s June and we’re having a heat wave in the Boston area)! But I did notice over the winter (when it might have been more of an urge), a trend to cover upholstery in natural and faux shearling. Heavy Scandinavian influence (no wonder!). And found mostly on cushy, cozy chairs. Perfect for snuggling mid-pandemic.
Read MoreMaybe you haven’t noticed but cane is having a moment. Although it’s been around for ages (really!), it’s undergoing a revival. IMHO it’s been resurrected by DIYers who have transformed vintage caned furniture. That has inspired furniture manufacturers to bring new pieces to market.
Read MoreIn my last post, I discussed how vegan interior designers are eschewing products that inflict pain and suffering on animals (including harm to humans) and that cause damage to the environment. Here is a general guide and brands to consider if you want to go vegan in your home.
Read MoreDid you watch “Get a Room with Carson and Thom”? If you didn’t, not only did you miss some great entertainment, but also some stunning interiors. Thom Filicia and Carson Kressley reunited fifteen years after the original Queer Eye with Thom as mentor and Carson as interior design intern. The pair were hilarious which made their design projects almost a subplot. I binge-watched the series. But it was during the ninth episode when they installed an over-scaled straw pendant over a dining room table in a Brooklyn apartment that I had an a-ha moment. Scale is a biggie in interior design, and the ability to judge appropriate scale is what’s in the interior designer’s skill set that is often lacking in ordinary consumers. In this particular project, the scale of the pendant relative to the table was a departure from the norm. Yet it’s what made the room.
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