Harry Bertoia has had many years of renowned recognition – and 2011 will be no exception. This year will be skelet…
Riads & Gypsies
Of all the 2011 shelter trends, this one is near and dear to my heart. There’s something about riads, Marrakech, and Mor…
Talk Is Cheap, Modular Is Not
Talk is cheap, and 2010 was full of inexpensive shameful words and labels. As the green movement took hold and stepped i…
Dust Off Your Disco Ball
Who doesn’t think Jon Hamm is debonair? The last couple of years we have been basking in the Sixties, often attributed t…
Patterns of Parallelograms
Pattern, pattern, pattern. Each year a handful of patterns take hold and coat our pillows, wallpaper, fabrics, notebooks…
The Downfall of Homogeny
Each year the definition of excellent design gets a little further away from those matching bedroom suites where the nig…
Camping Without a Butler
One of the decisive trends for 2011 is nature. Pure, rustic nature. The call of the wild and the desire to mingle with M…
Wood, Metal & Stuffed Plum
There’s something perfectly balanced about the combination of exposed wood, raw metal, and plump plum upholstery –…