eye on: azadeh shladovsky

it can't be easy to shape metal into graceful curves or fashion individual pieces of wood snugly together and then wrap them with a perfectly polished band of nickel or chrome.  azadeh shladovsky can do it and the final product looks like it was just meant to be.  the ideas behind her work are simple and refined with the use of natural materials to form clean, uncomplicated shapes that result in a distilled elegance.  each piece is a little jewel for the home.  azadeh's tumblr is evidence of her astute attention to colors, textures and the tiny details that are so easily over-looked.

via azadehshladovsky.tumblr.com 

old is new, and better

when poring over the countless design magazines out there, it's hard to ignore the significant role that vintage pieces play in modern day interiors.  some of the most interesting spaces are composed of a mix of old and new, or mostly old and some new.

i was first introduced to the world of vintage furniture as an intern working in nyc. i was constantly asked to source items from little antique shops all over the country, and for outstanding prices i might add. while some (most) of it was over-the-top, there is something to be said for "investing" in a piece that holds some greater significance in the world of design.

have a look on ebay (above), you might be surprised at what you can dig up.  try a really skeletal or structured piece to add a little contrast to upholstered furniture.

buy the frame and make your own cushions

the glass shelving above might cost an arm and a leg but try this piece also from ebay.  you might even put it on its side and...coffee table

images: one [curated]; two; three; four; five [own entity]; six

side tracked by side tables

nickey kehoe struck again with another amazing home makeover in this month's house beautiful. as always i love everything they came up with, in particular the paul mccobb coffee table of which i am now in need...naturally.  this led to a little mid-day brain storm of potential candidates that might make the cut, the CB2 variety for a little punch of color.

images: one; two; three; four; five

eye on: steven volpe design

it was steven volpe's own loft that caught my eye in elle decor a couple months back.  many designers are highly skilled in selecting "couture" furnishings for their clients and pairing with it perfectly crafted and proportioned treasures from the past - pretty much the only place left that one can find such craft and proportion.  it's volpe's impeccable eye for composition that is most memorable for me.       

while these shots are made for the glossy pages and probably never look quite like this again, i can't help but appreciate the perfection of his interior spaces.  in some instances the work of vermeer comes to mind - the dark hues accentuated by a pop of ochre.  really beautiful.

an elegant detail with ordinary piping

there are a variety of diy projects that involve some simple piping, i've written about a couple good ones before here.  this one i think is so elegant and unexpected, it makes the idea of a canopy a little less floofy and adds a bit of drama to those tall ceilings.

traditional home

a different perspective

jonny johansson's furniture for acne (read here)

stockholm furniture fair

the swedes get it right...pretty much every time.  here are a few items from the 2011 stockholm furniture fair that were covered in wallpaper mag.  i usually go pretty traditional as far as sofas, but those acne numbers have me rethinking my tendencies.  anyone going to the icff in nyc this weekend??

dashing diys

i'm going to begin collecting diy ideas in the hopes of one day employing them in my own home.  i really like projects that make use of industrial and reclaimed elements.  here are a few that caught my eye:

via hindsvik

via manhattan nest

via marumodern

eye on: nickey kehoe

listed as one of elle decor's 5 designers to watch in 2011, nickey kehoe has a consistency to their design and style that is impeccable.  opting for a more toned-down approach to an often vibrant and bright los angelese aesthetic, their spaces are subdued, earthy, and absolutely beautiful.  

image from nickey kehoe diary

 

images: nickey kehoe shop

golden glow

i have definitely been gravitating to the warm sparkle of brass and bronze...this is not normal for me.  i certainly could not have it all over the place, but i love little accents here and there.

lonny mag:jeff andrews interior

images: kartel, aero studio  

images: 1st dibs, aero studio, 1st dibs

images: pierre frey, holly hunt

diy table

those tables from yesterday's post reminded me of this little creation by debi van zyl:

poured concrete slab top, hairpin legs from ebay!

i love the texture that the wood grain leaves on the concrete and the simplicity of the hairpin legs.

eye on: frank roop design + interiors

mid-century modern furniture appeals to me for a number of reasons: form, function, clean lines, the expression of the individual parts that make up the whole piece.  it's furniture that can stand on its own or live harmoniously with an array of other styles.  boston based designer frank roop always finds the perfect way of sneaking in an iconic piece.  his work is fresh but subtle and always interesting.

sergio rodrigues vronka armchair

image: frank roop interiors

image: frank roop interiors

stefan borselius & fredrik mattson tables

image: frank roop interiors

art deco candle holders via ebay

saturday style

i don't know about you, but i'm definitely going to try to soak up some of the sun that's shining today...finally.  my rooftop is still a blank slate so I'm gathering ideas.  what do you think?

images: top B&B italia
middle: west elm, south of market
bottom: the foundary, west elm

timeless pieces + modern forms

this is one that i've had in the archives for a while - from the late great domino magazine.  josef frank linen, a saarinen table; classic forms and vintage finds.  i think curtains can be a fun way to introduce a little color, pattern or texture.  and they're pretty easy to change out if you're so inclined.
check out scandinavian style for more inspiration.

image via domino magazine

weaving spiders come not here...

according to the author albert parry, at least two elements are essential to bohemianism, the first being an obsession with one or more of the seven arts, the other being poverty...i definitely adhere to the latter.  he describes "his bohemian" as a free-thinker, unconventional in their views on art, literature, and the ability to make beautiful with what is available.  i love how these ideas show themselves in design - eclectic, whimsical, free and unassumingly elegant.

images: cintia dicker via studded hearts; west village apartment via homedesignparadise; loft life_1; loft life_2; painting from pierre bergé; dress; sofa

book via amazon: garretts & pretenders: a hostory of bohemianism in armerica 
book via amazon: gypset style 
book via amazon: bohemian style