It’s time for ICFF again! This year’s show wasn’t quite as packed as years past (in terms of things I wanted to cover), but I definitely spotted some geometric designs that I not only wanted to write about but also hide in my bag and take home. I’m sure this angular trend will wind down…
I have to admit that I’m being a bit selfish kicking off today’s trade-show coverage with stories about neon and metal detailing. Mostly because those were my personal favorite trends and ones I’m always dying to see. My first ICFF post includes my favorite booth and pieces from the show, all created by Egg Collecive,…
Speaking of pretty things made from wood, this table/stool called Beam from Holler Design is really lovely. The hand-charred finish is excellent, and the way the three pieces of reclaimed pine fit together is simple but beautiful. If you’re looking for some well-made side tables/stools, click here to check these out in more detail. Thanks…
When Kate sent me this email she said, “Yep, big knots. I love it!” And that about sums it up for me. Kate and I have a major weakness for knotted designs, and this sweet plaited floor cushion is no exception. Inspired by traditional weaving and basket-making techniques, Knotty (designed by Kumeko in Prague) is…
Remember my marble obsession from last week? Well, it’s still kicking and has been greatly enhanced by the addition of metal that looks like a candy bar wrapper. I’m a major candy-holic; whenever I see crinkly or hammered-looking metal, it reminds me of a chocolate bar. I know, I’ve got some issues to address. These…
I don’t have a lot of “fancy lady” tendencies, but the few I do have revolve around cut flowers and one material in particular: marble. I can’t get enough of it right now. Its cool, swirled surface seems like the perfect minimalist solution to any design problem I’m having these days. Sadly, it brings up…
I love furniture with detailing that reminds me of weaving or lacing something up. For some reason it makes the furniture feel more alive and interactive, as if it’s inviting you to play with the lacing or tighten the stitches. These pieces at the MOMA store are part of their Destination: Mexico collection and incorporate…
I’ve never been much of a minimalist, but this coat stand is really working for me. Designed by Leonhard Pfeifer, this Eigen coat stand is made of solid oak and feels as if it’s moving up steps as you walk around it. I usually prefer wall racks for coats and accessories, but if I ever…
I think a small part of me is slowly reverting to my tween-age self. I just painted my bedroom a super pale pink (which my mom reminded me was my favorite when I was little), and I’m now hunting down Bombay Company-style tray tables for the entryway because they remind me of the kind I…
Speaking of warmer weather, is anything more summery than a rope swing? Amy and I have been dying to set up a swing (to join our library ladder of joy) in the office, so this guy could jump to the top of my office wishlist. Dzierlenga F+U created this swing exclusively for Kaufmann Mercantile using…
One of the more interesting submissions we received this week was a new collection of seating from the Italian fashion house Marni. I’ve always associated Marni with great color blocking, so it was cool to see that same style applied to a line of 100 new chair designs. But what was more interesting was learning…
Now that we’re having biz ladies lunches in our office, extra seating is always on my mind. Side tables and bench storage regularly serve double duty as seating, but it would be nice to have some cute low-level seating for larger gatherings around the sofa. This beautiful handmade stool from Portugal would be a great…
Sometimes when I see a new product, I smile at the screen and yell, “It’s about time!” back at my email. For as long as Ikea has existed, those of us who obsess about design have been lamenting the ugly, chunky legs that come with Ikea furniture. While I’m happy to DIY, update and makeover just…
There are few things not to love about a cracked gold finish. It looks amazing on clothing, jewelry and, of course, furniture. This Cole Stool from Madegoods is a perfect example. This sucker is sparkly enough to act as a side table for drinks at a cocktail party and sturdy enough to serve as outdoor…
I’m a complete sucker for any product that allows me to celebrate a geographic region. Whether it’s my home state, a city where I went to school or just a place that reminds me of a special trip, I’ll take any chance I get to showcase regional character. These custom state tables are designed and…
For the past few years, pink and red have been my go-to colors for just about everything Design*Sponge related. No matter what age, place in life or mood I’m in, those colors always make me happy. But over the last six months or so, I’ve found myself subconsciously leaning toward rich greens. Emeralds, teals and…
It’s funny how our perceptions of furniture and things we grew up with can change over time. When I was little, Spode and Thonet-inspired dining chairs were a big part of my parents’ decorating style, and I remember thinking they were tragically uncool. Cut to 20 or so years later, and now I’m starting to…
I’ve been waiting to write this all week, but wanted to hold off until the week’s end so it could be the top post for a few days in a row. Why? Because I love it that much. Designer and woodworker Ariele Alasko works from her studio in Brooklyn creating stunning furniture and lighting designs…
This sweet knitted pouf is one part ombre, one part mountain and a million parts awesome. Inspired by the highest mountain in Sweden, this pouf was designed so that “every child can climb [the mountain].” Adorable. I may not be a child or a mountain climber, but I’d have no problem settling into this thing…
When Brooklyn’s Still + Company gets together with Sit and Read, great things happen. I’ve seen overdyed rugs used in many different ways lately, but these sling chairs are by far my favorite. Created as part of a collaborative show at Sit and Read Gallery, Still + Company made these custom chairs using Persian rugs…
