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”
For the best in luxury bedding, interior designers look no further than Ann Gish. Her line of bedding and decorative pillows is stunning. With her choice of materials spanning from gorgeous satins and silks to heavy or open grain linens, there is something for everyone. Ann Gish’s does carry a ready-to-bed line that is available at select retailers in Austin, but for the truly luxurious and unique, custom linens are available to the trade. Contact us to to see all of the colors and textures available to make your master suite or guest room truly stunning.
As the temperatures begin to rise outside in Austin, it is time to start thinking about outdoor furnishings, especially if you hope to be enjoying your outdoor room in the next month or two. With so many styles to choose from, Sutherland is on of the leading lines of teak outdoor furniture. Teak is a sought after wood for outdoor applications because it is a dense hardwood and is not vulnerable to weather or insects. Sutherland prides themselves on quality and they only use teak that has been harvested from farmers, rather than cut “wild” wood, as they want to maintain sustainability. For more from Sutherland, visit: www.sutherlandfurniture.com
TON Art has the “Battle of the Sexes” resolved…it is a tie!. Well, maybe just as far as home entertainment goes. Women typically want their home entertainment spaces to be aesthetically pleasing, first. We want the equipment to be non-intrusive. Men, while also wanting the space to look good, typically are striving for function over form. Here is where TON Art comes in…they have created speakers that are completely hidden in art forms, and they are beautiful. They are a great resource for interior designers to utilize in order to please both husbands and wives. Below are two examples of their creations. One is a “tabletop” piece, the other is wall art. For more from TON Art, visit www.tonartllc.com
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.
Barlas Baylar’s Atlantis chandelier is an instant favorite here at Colby Design. Its organic shape and shimmery nickel finish is dazzling. It is constructed of nickel chain (almost like jewelry), draped from a nickel plated frame. The entire line of chandeliers are grand in scale (the one seen below is 29″ x 36″ x 69″ H), and would add that “wow” factor to your dining room here in Austin.
Cowhide rugs are a thing of the west…but this is no ordinary rug. Kyle Bunting has taken a fresh spin on the old cow, which is perfect for homeowners in Austin. It almost seems sinful to walk on such beautiful pieces of art, but being cowhide, these rugs will undoubtedly wear well and be long lasting. Bunting’s rugs can be customized to fit anyone’s color palette, interior design style, and size.
Ann Sacks is one of the most innovative tile lines in the world. With everything ranging from simple square tiles to incredible mosaic art, Ann Sacks has got the corner on the market. With so many choices in color and style, her product line is unparalleled. If you are thinking of making over a powder bath, secondary bath or kitchen, let Colby Design help you to make it spectacular. For more, visit www.annsacks.com
In the world of plumbing, there are a lot of choices. When it comes to making a statement with understated fixtures, though, Dornbracht is King. The German company’s beautiful plumbing fixtures look more like sleek sculptures than what they really are. Plumbing is a way for interior designers to set a home apart. For the homeowner that wants the best in contemporary fixtures, Dornbracht is it. Their beauty lies in their slightness.
When you think of prefabricated homes, you might think inexpensive or undesirable. Rocio Romero is one of many who are going to make us think twice before judging pre-fab as less than desirable. The LV Series of homes (the original model is pictured below) is modern and sleek. You can purchase the kits at a base price, and then hire general contractors to assemble the home on your site (or for the really daring, construct it yourself). Customize this home with your own finish-out (meaning you have to supply the tile, flooring, plumbing, lighting, paint, ect.), and it could be stunning. Interior designers love doing unique applications, and the LV home is certainly that…it even looks like it belongs in Austin. Our hat is off to you, Rocio, for changing the way we think about pre-fab.
