Giant pink and red blossoms, perched on steel stems, seem to grow straight out of the concrete along Park Avenue in Manhattan, thanks to sculptor/designer Will Ryman. These amazing roses are made from fiberglass and resin and are all handmade. This highly visible project is getting a lot of buzz in the design world and we think it is wonderful, plain and simple.
Blue is great. If it is layered correctly, it can almost become neutral, itself. It is soothing and and has a glamorous appeal. Check out some of these blue rooms. Notice the bold blues, mixed in with the softer shades. You don’t have to be afraid of color if you know how to use it, which is a big part of interior design.
The TriWing chair by Marco Hemmerling Studio is six chairs in one. Below, you can see the main chair. Nestled inside, though, is another smaller version. Once removed, you have two chairs that can be flipped and used for different purposes, such as reading, lounging or dining. So, each chair allows for three different ergonomically conscious ways of sitting…certainly an innovation in interior furnishings.
The Lille sconce by Nierman Weeks is inspired by falling feathers, and looks very “Austin”. It is constructed of tiny crystal stems, stacked into a sculptural feather-like form that we think is both unique and beautiful, creating understated elegance in interior design. This is a sizable sconce, that could be stunning in a dining room, foyer, or even in grand master bath.
22 wide x 11 1/2 deep x 15 1/2 high
“To the Trade”
New York artist Mark Innerst’s art wavers somewhere between realism and abstraction. His eye-catching paintings depict life today in such a way that his pieces could be snapshots from a century ago. The city depicted doesn’t matter…it could almost be Austin. What matters is vibrancy and feeling of life in each of his paintings. The bold colors and impressionistic strokes leave us excited with anticipation at what Innerst will do next. Any of Innerst’s paintings would be a great design element to your home.
For the full article, visit: http://www.elledecor.com/decorating/articles/art-show-mark-innerst
As interior designers, we appreciate unique interpretations of everyday objects. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve decided to applaud designers who have created some heart-inspired chairs. Enjoy your day, Austin!
Adaptive reuse is a growing field in interior design in Austin. Taking something old, that might otherwise be torn down, and adapting it to suit other uses is like recycling on a grand scale. It is better for the environment and gives a “nod of respect” to historical spaces, not to mention the fact that something truly unique can be created around the “limitations” of an existing space. Check out this incredible home in Utrecht (Netherlands) that has been adapted from a chapel. It is amazing.
For more: http://inhabitat.com/chapel-transformed-into-stunning-modern-residence-in-utrecht/
American interpretations on Tuscan architecture have been around for a long time, but Austin home builders are starting to “clean things up” while staying true to Tuscan inspiration. Instead of using carved stone mouldings everywhere, they are keeping things simple and elegant, allowing for an overall cleaner look. Also consider interior design. Using transitional style furnishings is more unexpected for such a traditional space, helping to create a softer look.
If Salvador Dali was alive today, I am sure he would have this surreal wallpaper in his home. Surrealien is a German based company that has developed a process of placing wallpaper so that it looks distorted by the objects it surrounds. They do it by taking careful measurements of your space and the things that are on or within the walls (doorways, wall sconces, that perfect piece of art) and designing the paper for your interior space specifically. This is a very cool commercial application, but it could be a little too much for the average homeowner’s everyday living. Either way, it is intriguing. For more on Surrealien, go to http://www.surrealien.de/Surrealien.pdf.
There is great beauty to be found in everyday objects. In the ordinary places in life, and in the extraordinary. “Mary Quite Contrary” is a collage of all things beautiful and inspiring. Good interior design is about focusing inspiration to achieve a desired feeling. Check out some of Miss Mary’s selections below:
For more beauty found in the everyday, visit: http://miss-mary-quite-contrary.tumblr.com/
