Modern Interior Design Blog – Just Seen

Reduction: using a small number of meaningful parts to create a strong, essential aesthetic. WCA’s West Chin and Roseann Repetti masterfully made every move count in this High Line apartment. The client, a TV producer with a penchant for robots, had the foresight (+ luck) to purchase a High Line facing apartment, before there was a  High Line.

Back to reduction – you have the Highline and a Robot collection (not to mention an Eric Joiner painting of a robot mowing the High Line)  two pretty strong ingredients. In Chin and Repetti’s hands, those elements are not only featured, but heightened. Excercising their trademark restraint, the palette is a intricate and neutral, providing a backdrop without receding. A place for everything (WCA  knows how to provide storage) and everything in its place. Nothing superfluous.

 The project is featured on the most recent cover of Home Observer.

The living space features a Patricia Urquiola Lowland Sofa . The Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in a birght, light blue provides the perfect color boost.

Objects become more interesting when they have room to breathe. Take the Soldier Candle Holder - the tiny toy soldiers we all know, pumped up to over 8 inches tall stands alone and makes us take notice.

WCA paired B&B Italia’s Athos Table with Poul Kjaerholm’s PK 8 Chair in the dining area. The Hi Pad Barstools are from Cappellini.

Ligne Roset’s Pan Pan Decorative Rabbit and Pan Pan Table  are a  little something out of the ordinary, a rabbit integrated right into the table top and his larger buddy, a free standing decorative object. Both pieces were designed by Barbara Kuehne-Thompson, whose background is similarly intriguing.  She left the United States for Vietnam at the age of 24. While there, she met Swiss entreprenuer and founder of Wetter Indochine, Michel Kuehne. Together they have managed to combine the skills of Vietnamese artisans with creative design to “…transform the pure forms of nature, bringing them into the home in a subtle, elegant way…” @ Linea

FTF Design Studio has elevated Corian to to a whole new level through their line of  stylish and durable home designs in the material. With pieces that range from simple flat to the new Umami sushi tray, you are sure to find the perfect holiday gift – and at 20% off through November 28th, what’s not to love?

Using only a black sharpie, one man skillfully adorns the walls of his basement. He does not limit himself to the walls. The design carries over to select furnishings as well. An interesting and budget-friendly idea.

DeSede DA-1064 Modular seating makes this Tribeca NYC living area functional, inviting and modern. With its moving back, the composition can be adjusted to accomodate conversation, relaxation, reading or media.  An extraordinary piece in an extraordiary setting @ Mobili Mobel

You know the names: DeSede, Leolux, Team 7 and Tisettanta, to name a few. Mobili Mobel, Chicago is offering floor samples of some the world’s finest modern furniture designs at deep dicounts. Now is your chance to get your hands on top quality European furniture design at a sweet price @ Mobili Mobel

We have long been fans of Sebastian Wrong and Richard Woods’ ( if you don’t know Woods, you must click on this link to see some of the amazing large scale projects he has completed) collaboration on WrongWoods for Established & Sons. A unique collection of pretty ordinary forms finished in an extraordinary manner. The opportunity to get this piece, which really teeters between funishing and art, at a fantastic discount will not last long. Just one is availabe through Context for about $1389, a 40% discount.

ALL DAY ART @ mixture
Saturday, July 23rd
10am-6pm
Open to the Public

-Exhibiting over 40 local artists
-100’s of new works (paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, vases…)
-Artists working live during the day
-Large hanging glass installation by artist Hugo Heredia Barrera
-Everything in the store 10% off for the day
-Brumby will be back in the kitchen serving up some delish food and refreshing beverages

New this week: Zinnia in Coral. A bright and bold field of flowers on a soft brown chenille ground. This upholstery packs alot of punch with its large repeat and high contrast. Pair with a simple yet textural solid like Mingle and (nothing beats) a clean white drape like Leno, a double wide sheer. As always, these fabrics are price way below designer’s net @ FabricSeen