Friday, October 31, 2014

Thursday, October 30, 2014

SPUTNIK LOVE!

In recent years, there's been a resurgence of all things mid-century modern.  One of my favorite mid-century modern classics is the Sputnik light fixture.  What is a Sputnik?  Sputnik was actually the world's first artificial Earth satellite.  It was launched on October 4, 1957 by the Soviet Union.  Soon thereafter the launch inspired the creation of NASA in the United States, which in turn launched an infatuation with all things celestial, manifesting itself in design from textiles to furniture and accessories, with iconic pieces including the Sputnik chandelier.

The classic setting for a Sputnik light fixture is in a mid-century modern room.  You will commonly see it with brass arms, paired with medium toned woods and retro colors, but it's not to say it can't work well in many other styles either.  This fixture has become a favorite for designers in many applications, adding a playful addition to a well composed room.  




























Wednesday, October 29, 2014

A DOSE OF COLOR

In the design and fashion industry, we use the term "pop of color" very often; it is one of the most overused clichés in design.  I cannot tell you how this term annoys me to no end.  I'd rather state the fact of injecting color into a space as an "introduction to color" or "color splash".

Making a color statement doesn't mean the colors have to be overwhelming, it can be introduced through details and touches.  Sometimes color is best delivered in measured doses.  A few splashes of color can add surprising depth and visual interest to an otherwise toned-down space.  The neutral spaces in these rooms have been given a wake-up with wonderful vibrant colors.  What colors have you added to your neutral spaces?





































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