HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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?
Head on over to our SHOP for inspiration on wonderful splashes of color for your home.
