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Contemporary interior design is rapidly evolving out of constricting dogmas of consistency of styling.  Disparate styles are now brought together as a matter of routine, creating something entirely new. This trend is reflected in the Eclectic, Bohemian and Maximalist trends which are dominating the world of home design right now.  Even in the most carefully […]

If there’s one thing that can be said about contemporary design trends, it’s that color is back and bigger than ever.  White walls are giving way to glorious exclamations of vibrant color in every room of the home.  Even hotel properties are getting in on the color action, with many properties embracing the trend to […]

Luxury furniture is made to grace your living space with the extraordinary.  Meticulous craftsmanship, high-end materials and enduring quality deserve to be surrounded by décor that speaks to its excellence. The trick is expressing yourself in the context of furnishings you’ve purchased to create a certain feeling.  Whether you’ve chosen modern, traditional or a blend […]

Your bedroom is the sanctuary of the home.  It’s where you sleep, relax and pamper yourself.  A highly personalized space, your bedroom is an important part of your residence that people too often tend to bypass when thinking about adding high quality custom furniture. But it’s your special space, so it’s worth taking the time […]

Sprezzatura is the Italian word we’re going to use to define what this post is about. Sprezzatura describes achieving elegance with no apparent effort.  When it comes to home interiors, living space is for living.  Plastic on the living room furniture is the most extreme expression of discomfort with any actual living going on, but […]

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, the Royals of the world lived in far more rustic contexts than those they do today.  But just one example of the longstanding Royal affection for rustic locales is Queen Elizabeth of England’s for Balmoral Castle. When at Balmoral, Her Majesty is known to ramble […]

“Moderation is a fatal thing.  Nothing succeeds like excess.” Oscar Wilde Lush, sensual and rich, Maximalist design is the antidote to years of minimalism.  For some time now, the design world has counseled sparsely furnished and decorated interiors, with blindingly white walls as the backdrop. But all that has changed.  Since 2016, interior design circles […]

The term “bachelor pad” has a long history of depicting young, single male life as an endless party, peopled by other boisterous bachelors and a bevy of scantily clad women. For many decades, the ideal bachelor pad has been typified by James Bond movies, Hugh Hefner’s lavishly decadent persona and perhaps a spicy dash of […]

The 1970s represent a distinct shift in 20th Century design sensibilities.  In the wake of the Hippie movement, men took off their neckties, opting for leisure suits in pastel colors replete with patch pockets and flared trousers. The mainstream responded to counter-culture by co-opting and elaborating on it.  This trend extended into the home.  Suddenly […]

When you’re seeking a home transformation, going beyond painting the walls is a balancing act.  Contemporary furniture pieces can transform any home – so long as you play by some simple rules of balance, concerning color and theme. Your home reflects who you are. It’s where your soul comes out to play among those items […]

If you’re on the hunt for the best Italian modern leather furniture, then you’re already a step ahead. You know where the quality and craftsmanship are and that’s a great start. For centuries, Italian furniture design has led the way.  From the days of the Roman Empire to today’s leading-edge Italian design houses, this nation […]

Everybody likes the idea of choices.  Choices give us the latitude to live our personal tastes and truly express who we are.  This is no truer than in the spaces we occupy most frequently – the home, our place of work and the places we go to relax and social. Options in beautiful contemporary furniture […]