December 11th, 2012
The holidays are an exciting time here at L.A. Design Concepts. During the weeks before the year closes and Christmas vacation starts, we are busy coordinating orders for delivery before Christmas as well as taking new orders. Onyx, the office cat, enjoys napping under the Christmas tree…and yes we do take her home at night! We at L.A. Design Concepts would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday season and Happy New Year. We look forward to assisting you with your design needs in 2013.
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October 5th, 2012
Using bold wallpaper in a small bathroom is one of the best things you can do. The big, bold print will actually make the space look larger and create some serious drama. Maybe because it’s unexpected, bold wallpaper in the bathroom is always a huge hit and one of the most popular bathroom treatments among designers today.
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October 5th, 2012
Interiors using muted colors are just as successful as those boiling over with color – often times, muted rooms are even more successful than their colorful counterparts. I like to chalk that up to tranquility and stress free living. Not to say that color means stress, but it often amps things up a bit and some people like to feel overcome with a sense of calm when walking in their front door.
Muted color palettes doesn’t mean blah or boring – this kind of color palette actually lends itself really well to chic and sophistication. In order to pull off such a simple color palette, you need to choose each piece of furniture, art work, accessory even more carefully than in colorful rooms. This is due to the fact that you don’t have a thousand different colors and pieces of furniture for the eye to distract, with a muted color palette you have to make an impact with just a few pieces and colors.
There are several different ways you can go about doing this. You can go completely simple and chic (like the first image). Choose interesting pieces of furniture – expertly handcrafted leather chairs or a beautifully tufted sofa would be absolutely perfect for warming up the space. Other than those luxury pieces – keep the rest of the room minimal in not only furniture and accessories, but color as well. This creates a modern yet still comfortable room.
The second most popular way to work with a muted palette is by choose three colors to work with and that’s it. It’s so important to make sure each and every piece that’s placed in the room is one of those three colors. As you can see in the second photo, black, gray and white are the three colors. Each and every piece is either black, gray or white. The bedroom looks so glamorous and luxurious because they didn’t let the restrained color palette dictate the amount of items in the room. Just because you use only two or three colors doesn’t mean you only have to have three pieces of furniture (unless of course that’s the look you’re going for (image one)).
Tags: beige, black, color palette, muted color palette, muted palette, tan, white
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October 4th, 2012
Jewel tones are one of my absolute favorite colors to work with in the home. The colors are rich while still being vibrant and interesting. The mood that jewel tones sets is romance and mystery – perfect for entertaining and woo-ing a crowd. Jewel tones are especially successful in the dining room!
Tags: burgundy, emerald, jewel tones, ruby
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October 4th, 2012
Jim Thompson Fabrics has been in business since the early 1950′s. It would be quite the misconception to think that just because they have been around for so many years that their fabrics would be dated. It’s actually quote the opposite. When you browse through the seemingly never ending collections of fabric – you’ll realize that they are about as modern as modern can get, with a touch of whimsy, of course.
The inspiration for the collections ranges from a certain city all the way to a tropical ocean filled with colorful underwater life. That’s what makes a fabric designer and manufacturer a true artist – relying on the worlds surroundings to inspire an entire collection.
Coral has always been an inspiration in just about any artistic fashion, but not quite in the way it was for the Fantasy Island collection from Jim Thompson Fabrics. The Seabra print is so bold and beautiful – the color pops and demands attention. This particular fabric would be perfect for a beach house or to add some flare to an otherwise neutral room.
On the much more sophisticated end of things – there are collections that have taken inspiration to the urban jungle. Cities like Chicago and New York for example have inspired collections that are dark, sleek, sophisticated and super sharp. Fabrics that would be perfect for upholstering cushions on a set of dining chairs or upholstered a side chair in a swanky high rise office.
These are the things that make Jim Thompson Fabrics so sought after and respected. The ability for one fabric house to put out not only the quantity of fabric that Jim Thompson does but also the range in style. L.A. Design Concepts carries the entire Jim Thompson Fabric collection. Email us to receive your quote!
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October 3rd, 2012
Mulberry Home Fabrics has been in business since the 1970′s and is based in London. Often, in the United States it can be difficult to get your hands on the latest and greatest fabrics that come from overseas. Luckily for you and us, we have access to those fabrics – particularly from Mulberry Home. Their products rival the most prestigious of fabrics available to us domestically, which is why we take such pride in offering their collections to clients in the U.S.
The fabric collections from Mulberry Home Fabrics ranges but mostly stays true to the traditional aesthetic. The fabrics are mostly used for upholstering furniture and decorative purposes such as pillows or tapestries hanging on the wall. That’s the thing about luxurious fabric, it’s not just meant to serve a purpose – it can strictly be art. If you find a piece of fabric that you absolutely love, there’s nothing wrong with having it professionally framed to be hung on the wall.
Mulberry Home doesn’t only make beautiful fabrics, they manufacturer furniture as well. The pieces all feature traditional shapes and fabrics – Mulberry Home certainly knows their customer and has their own unique niche. The furniture features unique and delicate details that set the pieces apart from others. Each piece is upholstered impeccably to ensure the highest of quality.
If you notice the feet on each piece, you’ll notice the immense amount of detail. It’s in these small details that set manufacturers apart from others. Intricately carving tiny details in small feet of a chair can easily go unnoticed, Mulberry Home isn’t about the flashy aspects that can be seen from a mile away.
L.A. Design Concepts carries the entire Mulberry Home collection.
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October 3rd, 2012
“I have placed 2 prior orders with L.A. Design Concepts and have been delighted with both orders and especially delighted with the customer service. KUDOS to JAQUELINE, the sales associate I worked with on both orders.”
Lavada, Wilmington, NC
We are always so pleased to have such amazing clients that we get to work with each and everyday.
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October 1st, 2012
It may seem slightly shocking at first, but only in the most stunning way. Yellow curtains aren’t found very often in traditional decor, but if you’re willing to take a bit of a risk for a very beautiful outcome, yellow is the way to go. Yellow curtains work best when used in an otherwise muted room. The muted color palette allows the yellow to truly stand on its own and completely steal the show.
Images: Rose Uniacke
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October 1st, 2012
Nina Campbell has been in the Interior Design business since she was only nineteen years old. She started her career working for a prestigious firm in London where she gained a plethora of information and knowledge. After several years she decided to open up her own firm, which immediately proved to be a smart decision when her first project was a castle in Scotland.
Years of experience in the world of interiors lead Nina to expand her reach and business. Nina Campell not only designs interior spaces but she designs fabric, wallpaper, furniture and accessories. She’s one of the most well known designers in the United Kingdom and is known for her exquisite sense of style and impeccable eye for color.
Her collection of fabrics is truly stunning and sophisticated. The color palette is muted but not boring, the prints interesting but not overdone. The fabrics are perfect for those who want to make a statement without it having to be a bold one. Style without the sass.
Many of the fabrics are also available in wallpaper and vise versa. Often times you fall in love with a print and color palette so much you can’t imagine only using it in one form – this is especially true in children’s rooms. This Fairfield print is absolutely perfect for a little girls room. Use the wallpaper to add color and texture to the walls and use the fabric to create beautiful window treatments and bedding. The combination looks so luxe and rich – a perfect way to make a little girl feel absolutely special.
Aside from wallpaper and fabric, Nina Campbell also designs furniture. Ranging from armchairs, benches, chairs and stools, metal furniture, lighting, sofas to tables and chests – the collection features it all. The best part about the collection of furniture is that it ranges in styles and aesthetics. Some pieces are modern glam while others are slightly more traditional with rounded, tufted sofas. Of course, the furniture only looks better when Nina Campbell fabric is used with it!
L.A. Design Concepts is so proud to offer the entire Nina Campbell collection. Please feel free to contact us to receive your very own quote!
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September 28th, 2012
Creating a living room using only a few colors can certainly be challenging but the results are always inspiring. A simple living room using black, white and a few touches of wood tones is one of the most modern ways to go about decorating in your home.
Using white for most of the elements creates the perfect canvas to add touches of black to add drama. White makes the space look much larger, brighter and certainly more airy – the black adds hints of drama and highlights the white perfectly. The wood tones add a warmth to the space that creates a homey feeling.
Tags: black, black and white, modern, modern living room, modern room, white
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September 21st, 2012
Wallpaper can be a little scary, especially if it’s new to you. Fun and funky wallpaper can be even scarier but it’s important to do your research and realize that taking that leap of faith can have a huge payoff. If you’re looking to update or modernize aspects of your home, there’s no better way than to add a super dramatic and colorful wallpaper.
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September 21st, 2012
Priding themselves on their excellent customer service and years of service in the high end luxury fabric business, Highland Court Fabrics is a division of Duralee Fabrics. What separates Highland Court from Duralee is their ultra high end line of luxury fabrics for savvy consumers who know what they’re looking for.
Their fabrics range from indoor to outdoor and everything in between. Outdoor fabrics have made a huge comeback because the entertainment industry has focused much around celebrating outdoors. Transforming the exterior entertaining spaces of your home can be as simple as choosing the perfect outdoor upholstery fabrics. If you’re looking for a slightly modern edge, which works really well with the outdoors because you need to make a statement amongst all of the outdoor elements, geometric patterns work perfectly. They’re bold enough to make a statement and draw attention without completely overpowering the beautiful outdoor elements. Often times, solids can look dull or plain because they don’t demand attention.
The inside is a completely different story. Indoor fabrics have a much broader range in texture, colors and styles. The details and patterns can be much more intricate and delicate – really showcasing the time, effort and skill it took to create such luxury pieces. The more intricate pieces are perfect for show pieces – those sofas and ottomans that aren’t going to be used every day, only for special occasions and family photos.
The more durable but equally luxurious fabrics are for those pieces that will see regular use. They come in beautiful colors, prints and textures that can be used for a variety of different upholstery projects. Sofas and headboards have become the latest in upholstery projects because once professionally upholstered in a new fabric they add a huge amount of personality and flair to a room.
With over twenty different fabric collections, there is a fabric for everyone. These fabrics range from everyday use to super special occasions and the most luxurious bedding. If you need high end fabric in your home, Highland Court Fabrics is most definitely the source for you.
L.A. Design Concepts offers the entire Highland Court Fabric collection.
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September 20th, 2012
There are those moments when you look at a home in a magazine and you just stop dead in your tracks and wish you could be transported to that place and live there. That’s how we feel about the this home featured in Atlanta Homes Magazine and designed by Suzanne Kasler. The colors are neutral and crisp, working perfectly with the beautiful wood on the floors and ceilings and stone in the fireplace. When you’re home has beautiful wood, it’s important to choose a colore scheme in the fabrics and wall paint that compliment the wood – not compete with it.
In a smaller sitting area, Kasler was able to make the room feel much larger than it really is. Using crisp white colors alongside dark woods, beautiful stone work and metallics – the room looks feminine and clean. To add a slightly masculine touch, Suzanne incorporated some white antlers to frame around the mirror. Using a slightly geometric wallpaper adds a much needed structure to the room without it looking too formal.
Images: Atlanta Home Magazine
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September 20th, 2012
Bergamo Fabrics has a huge collection of some of the best designer fabrics this industry has to offer. Filled with fabrics that will instantly transform your home, Bergamo Fabrics is the go-to brand. Featuring collections from designers such as Armani – it doesn’t get much better than that.
The Armani Casa collection has grown over the years and evolved into a truly unique collection. The fabrics for the 2012 collection are tailored and sophisticated – perfect for a high rise New York City apartment or even a manor tucked away from the city.
Bergamo Fabrics represents the entire collections of Armani/Casa Exclusive Textiles by Rubelli, Rubelli Venezia and Sahco. Each of these collections can be ordered through L.A. Design Concepts.
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September 19th, 2012
There are fabric manufacturers and then there are Fabric manufacturers. Zoffany Fabric is the latter of the two and you can certainly see why just by glancing at the beautiful images they were able to create because of their fabulous fabrics. The fabric Zoffany is able to produce is of such high quality, which is of utmost importance but secondly, it’s so incredibly chic and unique. You go to Zoffany Fabric to find colors and patterns that you simply cannot find anywhere else.
If you’re looking to have your sofa upholstered in a fabric that will catch everyones eye and be just as much a piece of art as a functioning piece of furniture – Zoffany is the perfect resource for you. Their textiles come in a never ending supply of some of the most unique patterns. You can travel to the far ends of the earth and not find some of these very special prints.
Whether your style is modern, contemporary or traditional – you are guaranteed to find something that will work for you and your home. Don’t be bashful when it comes to color because let’s face it – color is huge right now and it’s certainly not going anywhere anytime soon. There’s something so sophisticated and powerful about brightly colored upholstered furniture – whether it’s a headboard or outdoor lounge chair. It shows gumption and the ability to see an idea all the way through to a beautifully upholstered masterpiece.
Mixing and matching colors and prints is such a fun and modern way to add dimension and drama to a room. If you’re going for a slightly eclectic yet modern look in the bedroom – use a black and white striped rug on the floor, a black wood bed and white bedding. To add the drama – throw a half dozen pillows on the bed all upholstered in different patterns. The trick to this is, even though there are different patterns, keep the color palette very similar. Either stick with only black and white or mix white with beige. This will add so much depth to the room!
No matter what you have in mind for these beautiful Zoffany Fabrics – just remember that L.A. Design Concepts is your absolute best source. Email us for your very own quote today! We’d love to help you add a little Zoffany drama to your home.
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September 17th, 2012
A huge selling point of most homes and apartments are the beautiful outdoor spaces that come with them. It’s an absolute waste if you don’t outfit those beautiful outdoor rooms with equally as stunning pieces of furniture. That’s exactly the thought behind Sutherland Teak Furniture. They design and manufacture beautiful teak furniture to be used not only outdoors but indoor as well!
Outdoor entertaining and even just relaxing with your family is such a huge part of making a home a home. Invite all of your friends over or just keep it mellow with family, but always make sure to have the absolute best and most beautiful pieces of furniture for your loved ones to lounge on.
Designed with one of the greatest materials known to the furniture industry, Sutherland Teak Furniture is the pinnacle of teak furniture. Their close attention to detail, precise finishing techniques and overall modern design aesthetic make them a leader in the industry.
Taking fashion versus function into consideration, Sutherland Teak has been able to create perfect pieces that meet both aesthetic and functional needs. The quality of the teak and the stunning finishing work is so apparent in each and every piece, whether it’s a stool, table or even sofa. For a slightly more modern look, the stools and tables that incorporate both metal and teak are gorgeous. The dark metal with the brightly stained wood is such a beautiful and modern contrast.
For a more contemporary but not quite modern look, an all wood table is absolutely stunning. The unbelievably intricate details of the Washington Park Salon Coffee Table are so impressive and have us reaching for wallets to order as soon as possible. Furniture that doubles as art and conversation pieces are the absolute best investments because they truly stand the test of time and can be passed down through generations.
Sutherland Teak Furniture doesn’t only make outdoor teak furniture, they make indoor teak furniture as well as upholstered furniture! There really isn’t anything they can’t do well! Their sofas are contemporary and even feature teak details. The accessories range from hand carved teak lamps to luggage racks and absolutely everything in between!
Remember, L.A. Design Concepts carries the entire Sutherland Teak Furniture collection. Bring pieces into your home that will stand the test of time and turn into family heirlooms.
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September 14th, 2012
Hinson Lighting has gotten a lot of press over the years due to their ultra modern, outside of the box approach to lighting. The brand features light fixtures for just about anyone mainly due to the broad range of shapes, styles, colors and textures.
One of the most famous light fixtures from Hinson Lighting is the InOut Floor Lamp. As you can see from the name, it’s an indoor/outdoor lamp with some pretty unique shapes and features. The lamp has a polyethylene shade and body – the shade is entirely closed and features faux pleats for a touch of humor. It even has three pads under the base to allow adjustment when used on uneven surfaces. This lamp would be incredible at any outdoor party.
Another great addition to an outdoor party are the Waterproof Floating Lanterns. These lights are made from the same material as the InOut Light and use a battery to charge the light inside. These lights will illuminate your pool for up to 4 hours! Talk about setting the mood for a great night!
It’s so inspiring when brands take their products to the next level. Thinking outside of the box is such a huge part of growth and as modern consumers, it’s up to use to keep an open mind and accept modern creations – just like these lamps!
On a slightly more conservative yet modern note – the Tripod Table Lamp is absolutely stunning. The simple clean lines, gold finish and linen shade scream luxury and sophistication. This lamp would be perfect in a super luxe bedroom or a fancy office in a downtown NYC high rise. Use this lamp with crisp whites and expensive linen for an easy yet luxurious look.
Another modern yet sophisticated lamp is the Libra Floor Lamp. The shape is so architecturally interesting that it speaks for itself. Use this in a room with a super modern sofa and side chair and it will instantly transform the room.
A touch of whimsy can go a long way, especially in the lighting world. If you’re looking for a little extra something to add to an office, this Sandy Table Lamp is exactly what you’re looking for. Made from a natural ostrich egg shade and metal base, this lamp will definitely be a show stopper without overpowering the room.
As always, L.A. Design Concepts carries the entire Hinson Lighting collection. Find out how to fill your home with modern high end lighting from one of the best brands in the world by simply emailing us.
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September 13th, 2012
Victoria Hagan’s Home Collection is the perfect combination of simple and elegant. It’s so apparent in her designs that she wanted the materials and simple shapes to speak for themselves – no sense in mucking them up with large ornate details and frills that don’t mean anything. Often, it’s the most simple pieces that prove to be the most elegant and timeless.
Hagan is no stranger to the world of furniture and design. She has been in the industry for many years and began as an Interior Designer. After working with many clients she realized that the pieces she would often be looking for just weren’t available – so she decided to make her own collection filled with texture, color and strong silhouettes.
The casegoods in the Victoria Hagan Home Collection are angular and geometric in their shapes. This works perfectly with the fact that otherwise they are so simple and neutral. You don’t have to have a obnoxiously ornate bedside table in order to show your love for design, often it’s the subtle pieces that are cherished more.
The Jefferson dressers and side tables are absolutely stunning. They can be used in a variety of different ways; ranging from the most obvious – in the bedroom. These elegant dressers would work great with an all white color palette as well as a super luxurious palette as well. If you are working with a colorful room, the white dressers would really pop in their contrasting color.
There’s also an upholstered furniture, textile and rug collection as well. The upholstered furniture is ultra chic and modern meets elegant. A dark chocolate brown velvet sofa with pewter nailheads is absolute perfection. This sofa would be the highlight of any living room and would certainly steal the show from all other pieces.
A simple yet comfortable armchair with bronze nailheads outlining the bold lines is so chic and modern. You’ll find yourself never wanting to leave the room because it’s so stunning.
We offer the entire Victoria Hagan Home Collection. Email us to receive your quote today!
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September 12th, 2012
This table from Holly Hunt Furniture is absolutely amazing. It’s called the Brass Rod Table and would look stunning in any room that needs a little glamour. Metallics can easily be incorporated with a variety of different colors – so don’t think you can’t do it! Metallics are the most successful when paired with jewel tones!
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September 12th, 2012
Ted Boerner is known all around the world for this modern, sophisticated and extremely luxurious furniture collection. Founded in 1988, a small San Francisco design studio has turned into a world renowned luxury furniture business. His pieces range from sleek and sexy sofas to bold and beautiful beds.
One of the most elegant yet subtly beautiful pieces is the Cloudbox Cumulus sofa. The fabric color is absolutely spot on for the shape of the piece and the artfully crafted tufting on the back cushion. It’s a slight nod to mid-century modern furniture while still being so current and modern.
The Ted Boerner casegoods collection is just as stellar as any of the upholstered items. The pieces share a common architectural element in the bold lines and bulky yet angular shapes. Each piece is extremely versatile as well – they can each easily be used in a slightly contemporary space while also fitting in at the most modern of homes. Dark wood pieces with white countertops are perfect for decorating with because the dark wood adds drama and sophistication while the white top keeps it modern and current.
Large dining tables can be somewhat tricky because they can often look too bulky in a room or simply take up too much room. Dining tables that have a somewhat simple top and interesting legs, exactly like this table from Ted Boerner. It’s the perfect balance between sophisticated design and a functional dining table.
Another important aspect of adding a dining table to your home is adding chairs that compliment the table. It’s a fine line between complimenting the table and overpowering it. Ted Borner Furniture offers a variety of different dining chair options, everything from upholstered with arms to solid wood and sleek.
Along with exquisitely made furniture, Ted Boerner Furniture includes a collection of accessories. In the accessories collection is an absolutely fabulous Sidelines Mirror. We’ve all seen the fully framed mirrors that you can purchase in any store, but this is much more detailed and designed. Framed only on two sides, in different finishes the mirror provides not only a function in your home but an added design element to any space.
Accessories are often overlooked in the home and they actually serve a huge purpose. Not only are some accessories functional (like a mirror) they provide a way to inject personality. They also fill up smaller spaces on top of furniture or on the walls.
L.A. Design Concepts offers the entire Ted Boerner Furniture Collection. Email us for a quote and you’re well on your way to owning a piece of history.
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September 10th, 2012
Modern design is often thought to be sleek, minimal and void of color. While that is often true and can be completely successful – modern decor can be cozy as well. Combining sleek modern furniture with touches of color and personal belongings can create a warm and cozy environment. Just because you fall in love with a modern bed doesn’t mean you can’t put anything else in the room with it.
Let the furniture be the show stopper and modern element in the space. Modern furniture, particularly modern beds demand attention and architectural in their lines and shapes. Let the bed and dressers stand on their own and add your personal style on top of that. Hang photographs from your favorite sailing trip in the San Francisco Bay above your bed and accent the nautical feel with striped bedding. Add some vintage cameras on your bedside table to showcase that you took those prized vacation photos.
Add a comfortable rug just below the bed not only for personal comfort but to break up the hard lines of the bed and flooring.
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September 10th, 2012
The Sterling Collection has found the perfect way to accurately recreate timeless antique European pieces. They pride themselves on the upmost of care, precision and attention to detail when each piece in their collection is being hand crafted. Each of their reproductions holds just as much truth and beauty as the original and that’s something worth talking about.
Their collection is filled with every type of furniture you could ever imagine wanting in your home. From barstools, beautiful ornate beds to perfectly upholstered sitting chairs that look absolutely perfect for curling up on with a book.
Finding the perfect piece of furniture that speaks to you and tell its own story can be a fun and exhilarating process. With a little patience and research you can find those pieces that you’ve been dreaming of. That’s where The Sterling Collection comes in, they truly are the destination for those looking for stellar European antique reproductions.
Most reproductions focus entirely on wood and finishes, but The Sterling Collection does upholstered pieces as well. They provide pieces both big and small, comfortable and utilitarian.
Everyone loves an executive office wing chair – especially when upholstered with tufted black leather. The sound of the leather shifting with each move and how it wears in perfectly after a few years of use are pure perfection. It’s hard to find this chair done right in these quick turn around times – but The Sterling Collection does it right. This is a piece you will have for the rest of your life and will be able to pass down through your family.
The Sterling Collection doesn’t just do reproductions based on the items in their catalog. A large part of their business is working with clients with custom designs or even slight customizations on items in the catalog. The options are literally endless and you can play a huge roll in the designing of your piece. They want you to be happy and have a piece of furniture that your family be grow around.
Antique European furniture is oversized and grandiose. It demands attention and respect because it’s made impeccably and will last forever. The shapes and attention to detail are so intricate and meticulous you’ll find yourself examining the pieces over and over again, stumbling upon new details you didn’t previously know were there.
L.A. Design Concepts carries the entire Sterling Collection. Email us for a quote!
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September 7th, 2012
There’s an unspoken myth in the interior world that eclectic and upscale can’t be used in the same sentence and that’s entirely untrue. Eclectic is meant to be a collection of possessions from worldly travels and all put into one home creating a unique and distinct style. There’s no reason you can’t incorporate upscale furniture with the pieces you’ve spent years collection from all of your travels.
Use a vintage suitcase from your grandparents as an accessory in your den or living room. Display those heirloom binoculars from your great aunt’s African Safari in the ’30′s. The options are endless and eclectic style is about showing where you’ve been and your families history.
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September 7th, 2012
Niermann Weeks Furniture is a furniture manufacturer that just oozes luxury, glamour and elegance. Each of their pieces is carefully thought out with the utmost precision and style in mind. The collection of beautiful furniture is handmade in Millersville, Maryland. It says so much about their brand to still be manufacturing domestically and just a few miles from where they originated.
Using high quality products and carefully designing each and every piece in the collection, Neirmann Weeks Furniture demands attention and rightfully deserves it. The precision and attention to detail is noticeable even at first glance. The materials are top notch, even down to the Venetian Gold Leafing used on a majority of their products. It’s this close attention to detail that sets them apart from others.
The intricate lines and unique geometric shapes are so exquisite and inspirational. It’s no longer just about needing a lamp for the living room, it’s now about this piece of art that also functions as a light source. Gold (or any metallic) is always a great addition to any room. It adds a so much dimension and personality, no matter the color palette. An exquisite gold metallic lamp will certainly add the drama you’re looking for.
Smaller tables are often overlooked as not playing as huge of a role as larger tables or other furniture. They actually serve a huge purpose and need to be carefully considered as much as a sofa would. If you have a beautiful bed in your bedroom, you want to make sure the bedside tables are just as spectacular. Niermann Weeks Furniture has a great selection of small tables that can serve a variety of purposes. These small tables can be used as bedside tables, entryway tables, side tables in a formal living room or even as an extension of the desk in your office.
Another important table is the coffee table. Not only is it much larger than it’s smaller counterpart – it serves a huge purpose. It can often be the focal point of the living room and adding accessories is the really fun part, they don’t call them coffee table books for nothing. Use fresh flowers from the local market or your favorite Hermes box from your recent purchases to accessorize this important piece of furniture.
L.A. Design Concepts offers the entire Niermann Weeks Furniture collection. Whether you need a mirror, bed, coffee table or accessories (or all of the above) email us for a quote!
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September 6th, 2012
Ivanka Trump is known around the world for being quite the business woman and fashion mavin. Her unique fashion sense definitely carries over to her sense of design in her New York City apartment. The ten room apartment that over looks Park Avenue is filled with surprising colors, textures and certainly patterns.
Trumps style doesn’t fit into a typical cookie cutter, it’s much more eclectic meets modern meets contemporary. She finds things and colors that she likes and makes them work together in the same room. Keeping the living room furniture subdued, she was able to mix and match artwork and sculptures all in the same room without it looking overdone.
The office is a perfect combination of neutral meets bright colors. The tan found on the walls, sectional and floor is balanced out by the bright blue found in the artwork and desk. The combination is unexpected but works so well.
Images: Elle Decor
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