We hear a lot about Modern Furniture and Modern Design. Most people confuse Modern with Contemporary. The term Modern is reserved for mid 20th century design the classic work of American, Scandinavian, German, and other celebrated designers and architects. Contemporary furniture and design is the current style or trend that is being manufactured or … [Read more...]
Remember Sunday Dinner?
Remember when Sunday dinner was the norm? Mom or Grandma made a nice dinner (meat, potatoes, veggies and dessert). Family dynamics have changed over the years and so have eating habits. Next time you can get the whole gang gathered around the table, make the most of the event. I think about design every time I set the table or advise a … [Read more...]
Furniture Friday…Barcelona Chair
This iconic chair was designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 for the World Arts Fair held in Barcelona, Spain. He was an important architect in the early 20th century and was commissioned by the German government to design the German Pavilion. He also took on the task of designing furniture that would be suitable for the space. These chairs … [Read more...]
Dressed For Dinner
Anniversaries are occasions to celebrate. Twenty-five years of marriage is a milestone and should be treated with beauty and glamour. Silver not only represents a quarter century of wedded bliss, it can turn an ordinary table into a fabulous one. A successful monochromatic look is difficult to achieve. The mahogany dining table offers a … [Read more...]
Room at the Top — BCSH
Coming up with a design scheme is the most fun part of interior design. When I work on a Showhouse, I can really let the creative juices flow. Designers love to do them because (generally) the sky is the limit. For the 2009 Breast Cancer Showhouse in Milwaukee, Susan and I came up with our own “client”. A young, hip, twenty-something female … [Read more...]