Archives: February 2014

inspired hotel interiors: alila uluwatu bali

When people ask this NY interior designer where he finds inspiration, I often say from my travels. There is always something to bring home from a stay in one of the many chic hotels popping up across the globe. Contemporary … Continue reading →

what is a modern murano glass chandelier?

Villaverde-Murano-Glass-green-Chandeliers

You would think that using modern Murano glass chandeliers in a decorating scheme these days is an oxymoron. The more common notion is that they are old-fashioned, over the top light pendants in pastel colors that are far removed from … Continue reading →

hotel inspired decor: delaire graff, south africa

The Delaire Graff Lodges and Spa is just one of many chic boutique hotels from around the world where the inspired décor of the inviting spaces is something you can take and apply to your own home – if only … Continue reading →

a contemporary tea service for the tea lover

Talented and self-taught British designer Tom Dixon has updated one the most traditional of English traditions, afternoon tea, with his new contemporary tea service in warm luminous brass. While we think of taking tea as the quintessential English past … Continue reading →

bella by gloster: sophisticated outdoor furniture

Outdoor furniture has changed a lot since the days of plastic chords around metal frames and crunchy, over treated canvas upholstery. You just need to take a look at Bella, the marvelous suite of furniture designed by Carsten Astheimer for … Continue reading →

felt home accessories never looked better

FilzFelt, a Boston-based company specializing in felt, is producing modern and versatile felt home accessories: felt floor coverings, felt drapery, felt hanging panels and felt tabletop embellishments for today’s home that offer flexibility and soften spaces both physically and acoustically … Continue reading →

best of houzz award to richard rabel: interiors + art

The Houzz community has voted richard rabel: interiors + art a winner in the Best of Houzz 2014 awards in Customer Satisfaction. The recognition is based on a number of client reviews as well as other factors related to my … Continue reading →