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Paint is hands down the most useful tool in the designer’s or serial renovator’s arsenal. To this day, I am amazed at what a simple coat of paint can do for a room, or a piece of furniture for that matter. I’ve been known to wander into a paint store on a Saturday and have an entire bedroom or living room painted by Monday. Once I imagine a room with a new paint colour it’s hard to stop me. The best thing about paint is that the transformation is so dramatic, yet painting is relatively low-commitment -- if you're like me, the fancy to refresh the walls can strike at any time! Here; five of my go-to paint colours of late.
"Herringbone", Sarah Richardson Designer Palette for Para Paints
Stacey Brandford, Sarah's House 4
Grey rose to the top of the colour charts a few years back as the most popular choice for a neutral wall shade. And why not? It’s sophisticated and calming and looks great when paired with white or a soft cream. My favourite greys are ones with a touch of warmth to them like this one called Herringbone by Sarah Richardson for Para Paints. Use it like Sarah did in a kitchen or as a moody backdrop for a romantic bedroom.
"Parchment Paper", Olympic Paint
Roger Davies
Every designer has a favourite white in their toolbox they use again and again. I’m partial to this warm white called Parchment Paper by Olympic Paints. It works well in a range of interiors from the ultra contemporary to the more traditional. Depending on the direction of the room and the amount of light, the colour can shift from a warm oyster to a pale, warm grey.
"Deep Space", Benjamin Moore
Ashley Capp
Dark grey or black walls have become increasingly popular because of the dramatic transformation they offer. I chose this deep blue-grey called Deep Space by Benjamin Moore for a downtown loft we were working on. The client’s explosive, kaleidoscopic art demanded a backdrop that was both bold and complimentary. Think about using this colour in a small room like an office or bathroom or as a feature wall in a bedroom or living room.
"Hague Blue", Farrow and Ball
William Waldron; Farrow and Ball
Every time I see this deep majestic green-blue by Farrow and Ball used on a wall or piece of furniture I want to run out and buy a can. There is something old world about it that reminds me of a Vermeer masterpiece. Paired with brass details, as pictured above, it is on trend for 2012 and yet still classic and timeless. I think it is particularly stunning when painted in a high gloss finish as we see in the Miles-Redd-designed kitchen above.
"Revere Pewter", Benjamin Moore
Johnny Valiant; The Marion House Book
If you ask me, Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter is the best all around neutral out there. It has just enough soft, fawny grey in it to be considered something other than off white. If you’re looking to add a bit of personality to your room but are afraid to go beyond white try this elegant neutral. You’ll be amazed at what it can do for a room.
Emma Reddington is the lifestyle maven behind the acclaimed blog, TheMarionHouseBook.com, where she experiments with interior design, cooking, baking and do-it-yourself projects.
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Feb 03 2012 14:20
Last week, I attended a session of the Interior Design Show's Conversations In Design series featuring Karim Rashid. The iconic designer sat down with host, Chee Pearlman, to chat about a variety of design related topics in an intimate and interactive environment. Designers, design enthusiasts and fans of the iconic designer were able to get up close and personal with him, and some even got the opportunity to ask him their own design questions. Some of the highlights included his views on the need for eco-friendly sustainable design, design longevity and his final thought about artists and designers being people who want to do something original in the world. I'm a HUGE Karim Rashid fan and I found his conversation truly enlightening, inspiring and profound.
I caught up with Karim Rashid after his discussion and we had a heart-to-heart conversation about a bunch of different non-design and design subjects. He was completely charming and engaging, and it was interesting to get his take on what good design means to him and whether or not he develops emotional attachments to his designs. Check out my video below to see what Karim Rashid had to say and check back next Thursday for the second part of my interview, where he shares his thoughts on colour and what he's excited about in 2012!
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Feb 02 2012 10:00
I apologize for the late post! Blame it on the office sickness that's lurking around Shaw Media headquarters these days. I really enjoyed Home By Novogratz this week because Bob and Cortney designed two spaces for families that were colourful, personal and a lot of fun.
Episode 9 took the Novogratzes to Long Branch, NJ to design a family-friendly condo for their friend and client, Dave Barry.
The bold hallway makes a statement as soon as you walk in...
...and carries into the dining area, which includes a signature Novogratz lightbox text treatment (they have a similar sentiment/treatment in their own kitchen!).
If you have a pink-loving daughter, then this is the dream room for her!
The sons' room gets bright blue walls and a rainbow carpet, while the master bedroom, below, is super-sunny yellow. I can't imagine ever sleeping in! Though when you're on the beach, you probably want to get out and hit the waves asap.
Families and New Jersey were the theme this week as Bob and Cortney traveled back to the garden state to design a playroom and screening room area for a fun-loving family with three kids.
Plays-ment extraordinaire!
The wallpaper on the back wall is a similar treatment to the wallpaper the Novogratzes used in the model apartment last week.
The stairway teaches about colour and reading, but still looks pretty cool, don't you think? And how about that slide?! My brother and I would have loved that growing up.
Behind the stairs is the adult space -- the screening room complete with wine fridge, microwave and mini-bar.
What did you think of this week's family-friendly designs?
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Feb 02 2012 07:58
It's true -- we say this about IDS every year: it just keeps getting better! This past weekend I grabbed my camera (and my photographer friend, Kelly Lawson) put on some comfortable shoes and lost myself in the latest and hottest trends, products, and creative minds in contemporary design.
Here's what made my 'greatest hits' list from IDS 2012...
All photos by Kelly Lawson
Offsite/Onsite
Design: Kathryn Walter
Kathryn Walter, Felt Studio, provides a step-by-step transformation into a quiet and private moment, giving a whole new meaning to the concept of a 'chair to curl up in.'
Moss & Lam
Created by Deborah Moss and Edward Lam
“Ursa Major”, a new installation of larger than life bears, connects art and design to nature.
First Impression...
'Strip Tease’ by RAW
A two-story installation of felt strips cascading from the atrium ceiling gives IDS-goers a dramatic curtain entryway. Its impact is heightened by a superimposed digital projection with which guests can interact!
How Do You Live?
Quadrangle’s ‘Last Supper’ installation for How Do You Live
The talk of the show was definitely the How Do You Live feature, presented by National Bank and curated by Mazyar Mortazavi of TAS DesignBuild. Quadrangle’s ‘Last Supper’ corralled 13 of the world’s most
iconic chairs, KidRobot dining room centerpieces, and wallpaper unlike
any other. Caroline Robbie, designer and co-collaborator on this
shipping container-turned-opulent design romp, challenges us to “Think
beyond the beige!” The one downside? Being forced to rethink every space in my home...
Ashley Rumsey and Stanley Sun of Mason
Ashley Rumsey and Stanley Sun of Mason make Canada proud on their interpretation of how to think about the daily rituals of kitchen and bathroom. Stunning, pared-down design, including their own elongated waterfall communal table and neon wall signage.
Space by Jill Greaves
Jill Greaves, an Interior Designer with a history of working with Art and Academic projects, sets her own stage in her small space with beautiful pieces from Thomas Paul, Andy Warhol, and David Weeks.
Lisa Canning demonstrating her decor choices.
Designer Lisa Canning collaborates with National Bank to put her creative stamp on the problem of transforming a shipping container into a space for work and play.
Studio North
Studio North, the gallery within a design gallery filled with design knock-outs! Above is Kino Guérin's wood creations. This Quebecois craftsperson/sculptor can do things with wood I hadn't thought possible. He has a real knack for turning wood into...well...something else.
Left: Jason Dressler of Brothers Dressler, sitting at his latest table, the wood for which the brothers sourced themselves near their studio. Right: Sculpture of discarded chair legs.
The Rollout Team - Canada’s wallpaper sweethearts continue to charm with their latest wallpaper offerings: Wanderlust: Paris Wallpaper Collection.
The Main Exhibition Floor
The Envelope Chair in action
Only the Dutch could, would, and did come up with this genius chair design. FLUX, now available online in Canada, has created an indoor/outdoor chair that folds from one single piece of durable material, in adult and child sizes. The colors are saucy and the sitting is downright gorgeous!
Robyn Waffle, designer and creative director of carpet installation.
Think skulls don’t belong on a carpet? Think again. Modallion’s rug designs by Robyn Waffle are anything but wallflowers.
Space by Piero Lissoni
Piero Lissoni is IDS’s International Guest of Honor so I simply could not pass up seeing his space. While visiting we got the inside scoop and were told that at some ungodly hour in the morning before opening day, hundreds of old book covers were torn off second-hand books to create the shelving installation. Not sure if the onerous task was worth it for the designer, but it was sure worth every second of the viewing for me! As was the rest of this year's turnout of international design talent.
Did you go to IDS12? What did you think?
Judith
Mackin is founder and creative director of punchinside, an interior
design firm in Saint John, New Brunswick. You can follow her regularly
updated blog on www.judithmackin.ca. Her design and décor studio, TUCK, is slated to open in April 2012.
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Jan 30 2012 16:26
IDS 2012 officially launched yesterday and I had the opportunity to fill my day with all things IDS! My morning began with an exclusive preview of the show where I got a first-hand look at the showroom before it opened up to the public. There's lots to see and discover at this year's show and I noticed a focus on "small space living" throughout the gigantic showroom space. Many of the designers were present and I got a chance to hear some of them speak about their designs as I got a sneak peak at some of the main exhibits.
Above: Piero Lissoni and Mazen el-Abdallah speak about their designs
The show just keeps getting bigger and better each year and some of the highlights of this year's show include the interesting and beautiful How Do You Live? multi-dwelling designer spaces, the Studio North & Prototype showcase of unique Canadian and International design pieces, the Design Gen Next display of up-and-coming Canadian design talent and the Cherish Auction & Exhibit, which features Magis Julian chairs re-imagined and reinvented by some of the world's top designers, then ultimately silently auctioned off for the charity ONEXONE.
Above: Designer Magis Julian chairs
In the afternoon, I attended a session of IDS 2012's annual Conversations In Design series which features prominent designers conversing about anything and everything design related in an intimate and interactive environment. I really enjoyed the session I was a part of because it provided the ideal platform for attendees to be engaged by the words of the featured designer and an opportunity to directly ask him or her our own design questions. I would highly recommend attending this series if you're a design enthusiast or passionate about learning how designers conceptualize and execute their design process.
Above: Conversations in Design with Karim Rashid
Later in the evening, I attended the fabulous, annual opening night party--this year's party truly didn't disappoint! Visionary designer, Karim Rashid (check back for part one of my interview with Karim Rashid next week) performed a special DJ set comprised of upbeat house music mashed up with signature '80s tunes for party goers as they sipped on luscious cocktails and perused the enormous showroom to discover all of the new and exciting interior design trends for the upcoming year. Some even got the chance to meet and rub shoulders with celebrity designers Brian Gluckstein, Tommy Smythe, James Dale, Kennedy McRae, Colin McAllister, Justin Ryan and more! Overall, the party was a blast and IDS12 definitely has something for every interior design lover. Check out the photos below for a glimpse into the show and the opening night party.
Above: Karim Rashid performs a DJ set
Above: Brian Gluckstein
Above: Tommy Smythe
Above: James Dale (left), Kennedy McRae (right)
Above: How Do You Live? space by Quadrangle Architects
Above: How Do You Live? space by Mason
Above: How Do You Live? space by Mazen Studio
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Jan 27 2012 12:42
We Canadians are a design savvy lot and retailers are taking note. Four years ago saw the arrival of the US-based retailer West Elm (part of the Williams-Sonoma family), and just a month prior, Crate
& Barrel got its foothold in the Canadian market with stores opening in Toronto and Calgary. Now, Crate & Barrel's younger, hipper sibling, CB2, has finally followed in the stylish
path laid before it.
Not only has it taken up residence on shopping Mecca Queen St. West, it's
also brazenly nested in the old Big Bop Concert Hall & Nightclub.
Once known as Toronto's hardcore rock venue, the music genre was
literally personified in the building's former exterior of peeling
purple paint and faded, grimy brickwork.
The two-story structure is, believe it or not, a heritage building, a
reminder that Toronto does indeed have some redeemable
architecture within its urbanscape of bordered-over Victorian mansions
and newly-constructed "soft lofts." Although its previous state was that
of disarray and neglect, someone, somewhere must have thought, "There
are some good bones underneath those rags."
The CB2 team stripped the brick (replacing some of it where it disintegrated into sawdust-like craters), completely gutted the interior, and kept a few artifacts of nostalgia (the New Wave-styled signage and an old metal door hang prominently on the second floor).
The design direction for their furniture offerings is definitely modern, but not ultra so. The price points are reasonable, although some of the upholstered pieces will run you into the four digits (how can you do quality upholstery any other way, I ask you?).
The colour stories this season include bright turquoise, orange, and green, with plenty of grey variants and whites to offset. Like all stores of its stripe, the accessories--the fun bits and bobs--are the most attainable, and there is an entire section devoted to entertaining essentials and tabletop wares.
Who will shop here? You, me, contemporary-cool types (and if you're wondering, no, it's not exactly an Ikea clone--the pieces are a bit more sophisticated; better constructed), and anyone looking for relatively accessible style. Sure, CB2 may resides a few subway stops outside of downtown edginess, but it's still very far away from the traditional 'burbs (figuratively and literally).
Still, it's ironic that a mainstream American mass retailer would replace the former temple of youth counter culture in this city. Detractors say the last thing we need is another big box store to gentrify the neighbourhood (too late, as per the Starbucks across the street and the Joe Fresh a few doors down). But, if we are to learn one thing from the young idealists (now largely advertising execs and dot-commers) who once held the majority in this part of town, it's that everyone grows up, gets a decent job, and at some point wants a really nice coffee table.
CB2 is now open in Toronto with plans to open another location in Vancouver later this year.
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Jan 27 2012 11:55
With opening night for IDS 2012 less than a day away, I wanted to check in with multidisciplinary designer Karim Rashid, the featured attraction at the Opening party on Thursday night.
Karim with Xperia Arc 2 Phone cover for Sony Ericsson, Sweden, 2011
Having met him once before, I'm pleased to report that he's as forthright and provocative as ever. Taking time from a busy schedule, he tells me what music you won’t find on his ipod, which designer he feels is woefully under appreciated, and reflects on his Canadian roots. Meet Karim while getting your groove on at this Thursday night's OPENING PARTY IDS 2012!
Judith: What, if anything, has design taught you about music (or vice versa)?
Karim: Design is not just relegated to the visual, but design touches all our senses and is the complete human experience. Music affords me to concentrate, be inspired, dream, imagine, and become completely engrossed in what I am working on. It is an essential part of my process. I find also that the technology for creating design and music are similar and both interchangeable.
Photo courtesy of Karim Rashid
Judith: What’s an art form in which you see yourself as having the least talent?
Karim: I always wanted to be a musician but had no talent. Hence it is probably why I ended up playing other peoples music as a deejay. I am not a good deejay either, but I only play special events, design weeks, and museums. My strength is finding interesting and unconventional music. I also cannot sing, and I wish I could so I am drawn towards beautiful voices like Bryan Ferry, David Bowie, Antony Hegarty, and others.
Karim Rashid’s interior design of the
nhow Berlin, music and lifestyle hotel. His visionary style strikes a perfect chord with the
building’s exterior, designed by star architect Sergei Tchoban, making
the nhow Berlin one of the capital’s modern architectural and design
highlights. Photo by Lukas Roth.
Judith: Whose or what music will never be on your iPod…and why?
Karim: Well I have 2 160 GB iPods with about 45,000 tracks but I do not have any Gospel or classical. I know many would not understand but classical is just too old for me (and probably any music before 1974 is too old for me) -- well I do have Philip Glass, but I do not consider him classical. I generally listen to everything from folk (Gordon Lightfoot) to country rock (Neil young and The Marshall Tucker Band) to dance music (Aeroplane) to electronica (Kraftwerk, Woolfy vs. Projections, Brian Eno) to pop (Crystal Castles) to reggae to industrial to freestyle to Italdisco, and play an eclectic mix of electronic, deep house, ambient, nu-disco, downtempo, punk, ambient, and electrobeat.
Karim Rashid’s interior design for the University of Naples subway station, Italy. Photos by Iwan Baan for M.N. Metropolitana di Napoli.
Judith: How, if at all, have your Canadian roots informed your sense of design?
Karim: I think my Canadian roots had more to do with my belief in having an expansive education, a broad view on life, and a pluralist attitude to the built environment. I loved the Italian product design landscape and all those products were designed by architects. I went to do post graduate studies in Italy with Ettore Sottsass, Gaetano Pesce, and Andries Van Onck for a special graduate program near Naples in Italy. I also took night classes with Achille Castiglioni at the Polytechnic and I interned with Rodolfo Bonetto in Milano, Italy.
Judith: Who’s the most under appreciated designer in your opinion?
Karim: Luigi Colani. He seems to fund his own organic experiments. I greatly respect his work and contributed to the book Colani – Back in Japan. He is widely known in Japan but his amazing biodesigns are lesser known in the west.
The nhow Berlin hotel, interiors by Karim Rashid. Photos by Lukas Roth.
Judith: How do you see the future of design? Is its influence growing, waning, or something of a constant in western culture?
Karim: The culture of design has so much momentum. In fact, I think it is growing faster in Eastern countries. I find abroad, as opposed to the West, I have much more freedom, and the clients tend to be more open to challenging the boundaries of design. In all the countries I work in, however, they are coming to me because they are seeking my style, so aesthetic tastes are alike on some level. In Korea their aesthetic is very fresh, young and playful. The West has very staid ideas of what is quality and many of the emerging markets are willing to grow and expand with new ideas of design.
Judith: What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the last year?
Karim: That is a really difficult question. I am torn between Amores Perros, Biutiful and Gomorrah.
Judith: If you could take up another profession at this stage of your life, what would it be?
Karim: When I was a child I wanted to be a mathematician if I was not a designer, but now I would consider being a musician or a motivational speaker.
Karim Rashid’s Hellraiser Tabletop Collection for Alessi, Italy 2011
Judith: Do you mind being questioned?
Do you prefer that your designs speak for themselves?
Karim: Absolutely we should discuss design and the designer’s life. Good design needs advocates. It has been my mission to make design a public subject and to inspire the design community and the public to realize that design changes the world.
Karim Rashid’s Window Shade Collection for Velux, Denmark, 2011
Judith: How do feel about nostalgia? Where is its place in modern design?
Karim: Certainly we all should have respect for our heritage, our traditions, and rituals, but not to hang on to them so sacredly that we don't progress or develop new rituals. We must celebrate and see our world now; we need to be more prescient and flexible about how cultures change. It always struck me as very odd that we can continue to embrace traditions that become irrelevant to our world today. I say NO-STALGIA.
VEUVE CLICQUOT Love Seat by Karim Rashid
Judith: The rule that form must follow function is now accepted as commonplace. Is there any risk to wedding form too closely to function? What about whimsy?
Karim: The future shapes will be inspired by each product’s subject matter but my interest is to make form as sensual, as human, as evocative, and as sculptural as possible, trying to find new forms that have never existed. I think whimsy may be essential to lighten or elevate our everyday lives.
Bobble jug; DIRT DEVIL Family, all designs by Karim Rashid.
Judith: What, in your experience, is the most commonly under designed space in the home?
Karim: Design has managed to penetrate every aspect of our lives so you can find well-designed kitchens, bedrooms, living spaces, bathrooms, etc. But I would say that we still seem to hang onto archetypes and conventions. So there are beautiful spaces and work in the world but sadly the design market is really only about 1% of the world's market. My goal is to make it 10%.
On Thursday, February 26th, the MTCC packed with 5,000 of Toronto’s design stars, celebrities, media personalities, and influencers, will be transformed into a fête of local and international pedigree. See overview of the night's festivities.
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Judith
Mackin is founder and creative director of punchinside, an interior
design firm in Saint John, New Brunswick. You can follow her regularly
updated blog on www.judithmackin.ca. Her design and décor studio, TUCK, is slated to open in April 2012. (photo credit: Kelly Lawson)
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Jan 25 2012 13:48
Pantone recently announced the 2012 Colour of the Year to be Tangerine Tango, a kind of orangey red -- and there's a lot riding on it. According to the press release, "The 2011 color of the year, PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle, encouraged us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward."
If this Euro situation doesn’t get sorted out this year I’m blaming you, Tangerine Tango.
But seriously, do they bring out the official company Ouija board, consult with psychics and interrogate tastemakers, or do they just say so, and therefore it is?
Colour forecasting seems to be a fascinating game of educated guesses and self-fulfilling prophecy. A while back, posing as a colleague of my interior-designer wife, I got to attend one such colour forecasting presentation (not by Pantone). Clad in a black turtleneck, I made sure to have an elaborate back story in case I was questioned, which to my utter disappointment, didn't happen.
In a massive, grand ballroom on the Exhibition grounds, the wine and lamb sliders flowed freely while my fellow black turtlenecks traded industry gossip. Massive side wagers were being placed on what shade would emerge victorious -- a colour forecast presentation is the Kentucky Derby for design types*.
* Not true
Eventually the presentation began, and a whole bunch of people just left, having gotten their free wine and sliders. The actual unveiling was a (very) long PowerPoint presentation outlining the justification for that year’s colour picks. Inspiration was drawn from the world of the avant-garde, modern art, runway shows and cutting-edge interior design. Some people were intently focused on the presentation, some resumed their shoptalk, some slipped into red-wine induced naps. As we left the presentation, armed with gift bags of paint company SWAG, we all agreed that they had made some very fine colour choices.
In preparing to write this post, I asked my wife if she could remember what the colour was. She thought for a second, “Hm. Yellow? I think it was yellow. Or purple. I don’t know. But remember those sliders?”
What do you think of colour forecasting? Do you follow it?
Paul Beer is a Toronto writer, actor and comedian. You can follow him on twitter @pauldanielbeer. Read his posts every Friday on Slice.ca.
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Jan 24 2012 19:17
Last night on Home By Novogratz, Robert and Cortney took on two very different makeovers: a NYC apartment makeover for four young models new to the city and a music room makeover for school kids who won a $50,000 renovation contest, plus two kids' bedrooms for a foster family.
The model apartment was pretty sad -- they couldn't give the girls bed frames at least? The Novogratzes went to work transforming the blank slate into a fun, youthful space the girls could call home.
They visited a wallpaper printer who created one of a kind wallpaper using the models' cards to inspire them as well as patterned paper for the two bedrooms. It was interesting to see how the wallpaper is created using inks and a press! As Cortney suggested, creating unique wallpaper like this would be a cool idea with family photos, vacation shots or any theme you wanted.
An island in the kitchen always defines the space -- I really liked the industrial version they chose as well as the red pendant lights. It was one of the bigger NYC apartment kitchens I've seen!
The Novogratzes took their whole family -- 7 kids and all -- to Florida for the next episode. The kids from Winegard Elementary won a $50,000 contest to have their music/art/reading room made over by Novogratz Design. Wasn't it heartwarming when the principal broke down in tears during the reveal?
The comfy lounging area
The reading area (love the piano key door!)
Another part of this episode was fixing up two bedrooms for a foster family -- a nursery and a boy's bedroom. Seeing those happy boys was so sweet!
The bright and cheery nursery
The boy's room
As I mentioned last week, I visited the Novogratzes New York home last week and got a tour of their house! I'll have that ready for you soon, so stay tuned.
What did you think of this week's episodes? I thought there were some good ideas that could be translated into a family home. Let's chat in the comments!
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Jan 24 2012 09:22
Let’s face it, it’s the middle of January and it’s cold. I, like you, am looking ahead to ‘spring’ and all of its wonderful design collections. The development of outdoor living space is a growing trend in modern design. I suggest you take a peek at the following exhibitors on the IDS 2012 floor and get primed for the upcoming warmer months!
Paloform
This Canadian company specializes in modern fireplaces. Aren’t these new concrete outdoor fireplaces stunning? This company has been in the biz for over 15 years and their products demonstrate the fruit of their commitment to cast the perfect outdoor 'pit.' But, really, these fireplaces are so much more than pits, they are, well, the perfected modern campfire!
Paloform's Bento firebox is a ‘modern fireplace’ which comes in choice of natural gas or propane burners
In addition to the above, Paloform will be releasing a new line of stunning fire pits at IDS 2012. Their brand is design keeping sustainability in mind, using 30% post-industrial recycled materials in their designs. See below:
Above: new Fire Pits from Paloform to be launched at IDS 2012: Soba, Robata and Bol
Andrew Richard Designs
“Canadian luxury outdoor furniture celebrated for its materials and custom designs, created to enhance the lifestyle of the company’s clients.” That pretty much sums it up. And, as the saying goes, good design speaks for itself. A sneak peak at this year’s new line confirms it. Andrew Richard Design’s booth plan for IDS 2012, with its accents of bright colours, is going to be fresh and feminine.
Harrison Loveseat and Lounge Chair Lifestyle from Andrew Richard Designs
Tribeca Lifestyle, new spring collection from Andrew Richard Designs
Christopher Clayton, Landscape Architect
You might be wondering what can you expect to see in a landscape architect’s exhibitor booth at IDS? It’s okay, I asked him the exact same question because, let’s face it, not too many landscape architects are going to plant a garden ‘in house.’ Speaking with Christopher in his studio earlier this week he answered my question by noting that the most alluring thing he can bring to the table is his drafting table! He says it is the best thing for visitors to talk around and engage with while talking to him about their plans for gardens. In addition, he will have over 32 illustrations of his work on display, as well as a ‘white wall’ he will be illustrating. I’m only too happy to stop by and chat about ideas for my garden. You should too. Start imagining the possibilities with a look at his designs below.
Above: Christopher Clayton's designs
Yesterday: Countdown to IDS: How Do You Live?
Judith
Mackin is founder and creative director of punchinside, an interior
design firm in Saint John, New Brunswick. You can follow her regularly
updated blog on www.judithmackin.ca. Her design and décor studio, TUCK, is slated to open in April 2012. (photo credit: Kelly Lawson)
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Jan 23 2012 15:20