There are trends that come and go. But some things are timeless. Iconic furnishings never go out of style and are repeatedly associated with prominent architects and designers. From mid-century modern designs to contemporary pieces, iconic furniture has a long history. Architects like Le Corbusier and Frank Gehry have created timeless pieces that are still used and collected today. Their designs pushed the bar and created beautiful pieces that blended both form and function. Check out the history of some of the most iconic furniture pieces, the designers who created them and the influence they have on current design trends. Which one is your favorite? #1 Charles and Ray Eames – The Eames Lounge Chair (1) Charles and Ray Eames are behind some of the 20th century’s most defined architecture and design movements. However, the husband-and-wife duo are most known for their Eames Chair and ottoman which can be found in many homes today, as well as the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The pair created a modern lounge during a time of minimalism – The Eames Lounge Chair – which had “the warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt”. The team released the design to […]
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Everyone wants a beautiful, organized home. So, when it comes to design, storage and functionality need to be a top priority. Afterall, homes are meant to be lived in. That means accounting for clothes, shoes, winter coats, books, paperwork and files, countertop appliances, toys and the “stuff” we surround ourselves with every day. (1) Without an organization strategy, the best design vision can fall victim to clutter and disorder. Keeping an organized home allows the interior design to look and function at its best! (1) The Talie Jane Interiors team has put together some creative storage solutions for key areas that tend to gather clutter. Which ideas work best for you? Entry One of the most clutter-prone areas in the house is the entry. Shoes, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, dog leashes, it all finds a home here. But it doesn’t have to be messy or disorganized. In fact, it should be a pristine space to welcome guests and showcase the beauty of your home. Try some of these ideas: Living Room There are so many ways to add storage to a living room or family room. One of my favorite and easiest solutions? Incorporate multi-functional furniture that doubles as storage […]
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Area rugs in our homes are like shoes to a well-put-together outfit. You wouldn’t go to the trouble of selecting your best outfit for a night out and then go barefoot. It’s the same principle with rugs. Shoes complete an outfit and, in some instances, will actually outshine what you’re wearing, if you want them to that is. It’s the same with rugs. They can be a game changer on how a room looks and feels. Rugs can either sit in harmony with your room, or they can make a statement by adding an element of surprise, and I for one, love surprises! (1) Rugs create a visual pathway, add warmth and character, enable texture, color and dimension, enable room flow, provide sound absorption, define a space, connect a space, tie a design together and even act as wall art. Ultimately, they provide comfort. Since area rugs play such an important role in design, it’s critical to select the right rug for your space. With the need to consider size, material, and functionality, it’s hard to know where to start. We’ve tackled some of the hard questions for you below. Rug Materials, Care & Maintenance (2) One of the most […]
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Another exciting and productive visit to the annual Las Vegas Market…the nation’s most comprehensive residential design, construction and furnishing sourcing with expanded and reimagined furniture, décor and some 40+ evens at the World Market Center. As always, we maximized our time to see all of the exciting, new pieces and trends. There were six trends that I found to be extremely prevalent and consistent from showroom to showroom. Trend #1: Knife Edge Upholstery A knife edge is a seam without a decorative finish. Typically, it tapers to sharp, crisp edges and corners, creating a very simple, clean, polished look. However, this year, the edge remains loose leaving a casual and unpolished look. Trend #2: Forrest Green, Rust, Mustard & Gold The popular deep greens, rusts, mustards and golds are a nod to the throwback style of the 60’s and 70’s. Unlike the neutrals, warm whites, and soft hues of the last five years or so, this is a radical departure from what has defined home décor previously. Check out trend #4 for more on the resurgence in popularity of the throwback aesthetic. Trend #3: Natural Wood Right now, natural wood tones are making a comeback for many compelling reasons. We’re […]
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Talie Jane Interiors is proud to announce our collaborative partnership with a new (to us) vendor, LuXout Shades, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. LuXout started its business in 1948 making stage curtains and evolved into making window treatments for the trade in 1982. LuXout Shades offers: LuXout Shades has several design styles for all aesthetics: Decorative Roller Shades – Designer and Lux Shade Designer Roller shades are comprised of a single piece of fabric that rolls up around a cassette/headbox installed at the top of a window. LuXout offers three types of headboxes: Open Fascia, Square Fascia, and Pocket. Roller shades can easily be made for any window size, allow for any amount of light filtration, are very low maintenance and lean a bit more contemporary in design. They can be inside or outside mounted (installed inside or outside of the window frame) and have a standard or reverse roll. LuXout offers metallic and colored headboxes and bottom bars, decorative scallops, braids, pulls, poles and eyelets to personalize your choice and coordinate with your interior design scheme. Lux Roller Shades are a more upscale shade with metal or polymer components and covers in a variety of finishes. There are more options […]
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