Antoinette's Pick of the Day

Designer Pick of the Day

Antoinette is continuing her designer selections for this week, and her second Pick of the Day is a:

Sculpted Wood Chair

http://inhabitat.com/nyc/12x12-twelve-designers-transform-reclaimed-nyc-lumber-into-fresh-modern-furnishings/

This beautiful sculpted chair was made from wood salvaged from a Park Avenue (New York City) water tower. The various colorations in the wood add a "visual" texture to it, but yet the chair itself is smooth to the touch. Comfort was designed within the chair by sculpting a deeper "cove" to the seating area.

What could be more fun than reading a book in this chair while relaxing?? I love the dramatic bulky end of the chair that leads up to a smaller sleeker top.

Antoinette's Pick of the week 1

Designer Pick of the Day

An Alcove Tub!

http://www.homedsgn.com/2012/03/07/designing-a-modern-bathroom-part-23/

My Junior Designer, Antoinette, selected this amazing tub as her "Pick of the Day." 

Antoinette is originally from South Africa, and she loves contemporary styles.  She used to be very traditional in her taste, but about 3 years ago, while attending Interior Design School, her tastes began to change.  Here are here thoughts about her Designer Pick of the Day:

This modern tub caught my eye and Ijust love it - I decided to make it my pick of the week. This is not your everyday bathtub, and with its unusually attractive shape and sleek lines you can add a contemporary / modern look to any bathroom. I think the grey, unfinished, rough cement floor is perfect against the neutral, smooth tub - it definitely adds contrast to the room.
It is simply elegant.

Book Recommendation of the Day

Book of the Day

My senior interior designer, Kimberly, introduced me to this amazing book...

"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0847833933/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0847833933&linkCode=as2&tag=margeweddeint-20">Mary McDonald Interiors: The Allure of Style</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=margeweddeint-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0847833933"

Just look at the book cover...so many layers of color and style...you could stare at this one photo for 10 minutes and keep finding new surprises.  Her work is refreshing and fun.

Designer Picks of the Day - Finishing Touches

Designer Picks of the Day

...finishing touches ...

Let's complete the look today from last week's designs:

One of these side tables on each side of the sofa from a few days ago...This table can be ordered with a deep gray finish as well, which would be stunning with the area rug, fun sofa, artwork, etc.  This simple yet beautiful Roman table is by Niermann Weeks and is "To the Trade Only."

http://www.westelm.com/products/hive-vases-c046/?pkey=cvases-planters

While I love these beehive vases, the off-white one would be the only one to select for our "look" we've created all last week.  Get one of each size in the off-white color and place them on the cool waterfall coffee table.

http://store.sterlingcutglass.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=JDN100M%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%201&cat=WEDGIFT%20%20%20

Small cut glass box from Sterling Cut Glass for one of the side tables.

http://www.amazon.com/Space-From-Earth-Edge-Universe/dp/0756667380/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1344949028&sr=8-3&keywords=space+books#_

Add a coffee table book on SPACE to the waterfall cocktail table, above...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0711226156?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0711226156&linkCode=xm2&tag=margeweddeint-20

Then add a beautiful surreal garden book on top of the SPACE book, and voila, this space is complete!!

Can you think of anything to add to this style and space??  If so, please send a picture or link to us and we will include it!!



Designer Pick of the Day

Designer Pick of the Day

This Floor Lamp (#8028) from Currey and Company will go perfectly with the Sofa, Area Rug, Cocktail Table and Niermann art selections from this past week!!  Happy Monday!

http://www.curreycodealers.com/productgalleryhome.aspx?CategoryID=-20011

And tomorrow... side tables and a few accessories to complete the look...

Designer Pick of the Day

Designer Pick of the Day

Today's designer selection is from one of my favorite artists and furniture designers...Joe Niermann.  He is part of the fabulously creative and successful furniture and accessories company, Niermann Weeks. 

How beautiful would this large painting look behind the cool sofa from 3 days ago??  This would work nicely with the area rug, floor lamp, and cool waterfall cocktail table from our picks this week.  Find this and more of Joe Niermann's artwork through

Discovery Galleries:  http://www.discoverygalleries.com/ArtistSlideShow.asp?image_id=3002&artist_id=190&category_id=1

And if you want to see all of the pieces that we are putting together, go to: 
www.andhomestyle.blogspot.com, and then just scroll down...

Stay tuned for more tomorrow...

Designer Pick of the Day

Designer Pick of the Day

Today's selection goes with the previous two days...the sofa and area rug.  This amazing cocktail table, the "Modern Waterfall Table," by S.H.O. through Gilt, is gorgeous.  Mix this gold with the silver area rug...nothing more cool these days than mixing and matching finishes.  Oo la la!

http://www.gilt.com/home/category/accent-tables/130676106-shine-by-s-h-o-modern-waterfall-coffee-table