Showing posts with label magazines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label magazines. Show all posts
3.05.2011
lofty ambitions
February 2011's issue of UK's Elle Decoration has become my bible. It's chock-full of design goodness, especially the living room in this Tribeca Loft. From the exposed wood ceiling joists to the bookshelves to the art to those windows, I've been drooling over this space for weeks now which only confirms that I myself have truly found a look I love. Now if only my ceilings were 4' taller...
11.25.2010
rust-chic
A glossy new issue of Elle Decor arrived in my mailbox the other day and I've been drooling since over the home featured on the cover. This modern chic and rustic farmhouse is everything [mind you on a much larger scale] that I'd ever want in a modern farmhouse - lots of black and charcoal, salvaged rustic wood ceilings and beams, neutrality with just a few hits of rich warm colour and the most amazing bunk beds I've ever seen. [PS Does anyone know where that fabulous occasional chair in the second photo is from?]
11.22.2010
2011 trends a la lynda reeves | part 2
I totally forgot to post the images from the event and my favourite items from the Elte showroom.
This orange couch has my name all over it.
I think this hand carved wood drum shade will be everywhere in 2011. Everywhere. You heard it here first.
And this matte grey lamp was just devine.
I think this hand carved wood drum shade will be everywhere in 2011. Everywhere. You heard it here first.
And this matte grey lamp was just devine.
11.18.2010
2011 trends a la lynda reeves
Attended the Trends 2011 Presentation by Lynda Reeves at Elte the other night. Besides the chance to win a $2000 gift card from Elte, I was interested to see what's going to be "in" for 2011 according to the editors of Canadian House & Home. Didn't win the gift card [too bad, I had already mentally spent double the amount - that post will follow] but here's the run down of what's trendy now.
Black
No surprise here, but although black and black accents have been huge forever, it's the broader strokes of black that are in now - entire rooms, painted floors, kitchen cabinets. Not to disagree with Ms. Reeves, but I'm putting my bet on navy for 2011. I bet we start seeing more and more of it.
White Painted floors and white walls
From modern to cottage country rustic, white painted floors paired with white walls is in now. Look at any blog [this one included] this look is everywhere. But how bold are you to paint your hardwood floors?
Patterned couches
Graphic and bold or muted and minimal, doesn't matter, as long as it has a pattern, your couch is of the moment.
Multi-faceted light fixtures
Gone [but not forgotten] are the barrel shades and simple fixtures of the past few years. In now, anything multifaceted with a slight industrial feel.
Exposed seams and assemblies
This is the one trend I really hadn't made a note of, until it was pointed out. Then I realized I have been seeing it everywhere. Upholstery is no longer neat and clean, make way for the softer deconstructed look of exposed seams. And don't worry about covering up the backs of beautifully sculted wood chairs, show off what they look like.
Statement chairs
This one is not really new, it is my strong belief [see here] that every house has one really great occasional chair, whether it's modern or traditional. A nod to the greats of furniture design or just a unique chair with really great lines, every house needs one statement chair.
Felted Round chair cushions
Very Parisian. A smaller version of a pouf, you'll see lots of these around, even if they are just stacked in a corner.
Gallery Walls
Refined or cluttered, gallery walls are in. Glad I hopped on that train before it left.
Overdied and aged rugs
I LOVE this look. Again with a slight Parisian feel, bold colour and nubbly texture.
And the top looks for 2011:
New Trad
Think traditional furniture with classic and ornate lines mixed with bold and modern fabrics.
Urban Country
A mix of modern and rustic - this has been THE look for the last few years. Think limited colour palette, rustic touches with modern lines.
Soft Modern
Leggy furniture, woods and creams and warmer colour palettes with cool touches. This is my look - mid century modern updated.
Black
No surprise here, but although black and black accents have been huge forever, it's the broader strokes of black that are in now - entire rooms, painted floors, kitchen cabinets. Not to disagree with Ms. Reeves, but I'm putting my bet on navy for 2011. I bet we start seeing more and more of it.
White Painted floors and white walls
From modern to cottage country rustic, white painted floors paired with white walls is in now. Look at any blog [this one included] this look is everywhere. But how bold are you to paint your hardwood floors?
Patterned couches
Graphic and bold or muted and minimal, doesn't matter, as long as it has a pattern, your couch is of the moment.
Multi-faceted light fixtures
Gone [but not forgotten] are the barrel shades and simple fixtures of the past few years. In now, anything multifaceted with a slight industrial feel.
Exposed seams and assemblies
This is the one trend I really hadn't made a note of, until it was pointed out. Then I realized I have been seeing it everywhere. Upholstery is no longer neat and clean, make way for the softer deconstructed look of exposed seams. And don't worry about covering up the backs of beautifully sculted wood chairs, show off what they look like.
Statement chairs
This one is not really new, it is my strong belief [see here] that every house has one really great occasional chair, whether it's modern or traditional. A nod to the greats of furniture design or just a unique chair with really great lines, every house needs one statement chair.
Felted Round chair cushions
Very Parisian. A smaller version of a pouf, you'll see lots of these around, even if they are just stacked in a corner.
Gallery Walls
Refined or cluttered, gallery walls are in. Glad I hopped on that train before it left.
Overdied and aged rugs
I LOVE this look. Again with a slight Parisian feel, bold colour and nubbly texture.
And the top looks for 2011:
New Trad
Think traditional furniture with classic and ornate lines mixed with bold and modern fabrics.
Urban Country
A mix of modern and rustic - this has been THE look for the last few years. Think limited colour palette, rustic touches with modern lines.
Soft Modern
Leggy furniture, woods and creams and warmer colour palettes with cool touches. This is my look - mid century modern updated.
Images from Elle Decor, Decor Pad, Canadian House & Home and Elte.
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