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Top 5 Favorite Dining Chairs

October 17, 2012 · Comments { 1 }

With the holidays fast approaching, for many the focus will be on the dining room. A special place in a home where family and friends come together to eat, converse and pray. We all want our guests to be comfortable, and providing just the right chair is the first step.

When selecting chairs for your dining table (and they don’t have to match styles), there are several things to consider. First, make sure that the dimensions of the dining space are congruent with the size of the dining table and chairs so that the room’s size does not overpower the furniture (or vice versa). Second, make sure that the chair’s seat height isn’t too high or low for the table: There should be around 12 inches between the top of the seat and the top of the table.

Now that you know what size chair would best fit your table and space, the fun part of selecting a style begins. With tons of styles to choose from, it might be hard to narrow it down, so I’ve rounded up my favorite dining chairs in an Ideabook on Houzz and am sharing my top five here.

1. Classic Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs :: 1st Dibs

2. 1940s inspired Thomas Pheasant Chair :: Baker

3. Antique, Swedish Klismos Chairs :: 1st Dibs

4. Lacquered Loop Back Chairs by Frances Elkins – 1st Dibs

5. Colorful Wishbone Chairs – Room & Board

What’s your favorite dining chair?

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on October 17, 2012 in antiques, chairs, chinoiserie, dining rooms, furniture, houzz, Interiors

Hampton Designer Showhouse 2012 :: Favorite Details

July 30, 2012 · Comments { 4 }

In it’s 12th year, the 2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse opened it’s doors last week to the public and the stunning images from presenter, Traditional Home are popping up everywhere. This year’s showhouse features over twenty talented designers who transformed every inch the shingled house located in South Hampton. The home built by Grande Design Residential, Inc. is currently on the market for $5.395 million.

Rich in color, elegance and style this year’s showhouse pushing boundaries and is a treat for the eyes. The fine details are amazing. Here are some of my favorite details from the images that were taken by photographer Eric Striffler:

{Kitchen by Bakes & Company}

Favorite details: the one of a kind mosaic backsplash by New Ravenna Mosaics and Caged Lanterns from Circa Lighting.

{Dining Room by Mabley Handler Interior Design}

Favorite details: the dining room chairs (love the flame patterned Wabash in Aquamarine printed linen by Jonathan Adler for Kravet on the back-seat panels) and the candelabras by Dunes & Duchess.

{Den by Kate Singer}

Favorite details: the coastal inspired feel and the asymmetrical art wall.

{Guest Suite by Jennifer McConnell}

Favorite details: the play of patterns and the slipper chair (pattern perfectly placed).

{Bedroom by Katie Leede}

Favorite details: The layered look (note the two rugs) whimsical wallpaper with blue trim.

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{Master Bedroom by Robert Passal Interiors – first image from his Facebook page}

Favorite details: the futon watercolor mural by Black Crow Studios and the green apple velvet bed Robert designed for Savior Beds.

{Lounge by Greg McKenzie}

Favorite details: tangerine & white geometric wallpaper and square coffee table with lucite legs.

It’s fabulous, don’t you think? The 2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse will be open daily until September 3rd from 11am to 5pm. Go here for more information.

Do you have a favorite room or detail from this year’s Hampton’s Showhouse?

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*images are all from Traditional Home via Facebook

*here are my favorite spaces from the 2011 Hampton Designer Showhouse

Read full story By Cristin on July 30, 2012 in bedrooms, beds, dining rooms, interior design, kitchens, textiles, wallpaper

San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2012 – Sneak Peek

April 26, 2012 · Comments { 4 }

With breathtaking views, box beamed ceilings and a double-curved grand staircase, the historic mansion at 2020 Jackson Street in the coveted Pacific Heights neighborhood is this year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase. The Classic Revival home was designed by Julius Krafft and built in 1902 by Wells Fargo Bank President Isaias Hellman as a wedding gift to his daughter. However, after the 1906 earthquake and fire, the 11,500 square foot home was the temporary headquarters of Wells Fargo.

{Entry Garden by Living Green}

This year’s Showcase features a roster of both seasoned and emerging designers. Wallpaper, neutral color palettes and extraordinary light fixtures were design trends that kept repeating from room to room. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the beautiful spaces:

{French Art Deco sideboard and aubergine fabric by Classic Cloth covers the City Salon designed by BAMO}

{Ceiling detail of Timorous Beasties botanical print wallpaper cut-out in the Gentleman’s Study by Geoffrey De Sousa Interior Design}

{Shell & brass chandelier and lilac lucite tables in the Dining Room by ScavulloDesign}

{Terrace designed by Frank Holbrook}

{Union Jack painted wall in the The Modern Pantry designed by Dehn Bloom Designs and Tinsley Hutson-Wiley Interior Design}

{Walker Zanger “Tracciato Diva” tile in Power Room by KCS Estates}

{Urban-chic Kitchen & Great Room by Green Couch Interior Design – Photos provided by Green Couch}

{Abstract art by Paul Burlin featured in the Guest Bedroom designed by Matt Murphy Studio}

{Lots of neon in the Teen Girl’s Room designed by Em Design Interiors}

{Fashion Design Blogger’s Office designed by Catherine Kwong Design}

{Hanging hats and bike in the Teen Boy’s Room designed by KGB Interior Design}

{DuChamp inspired Bathroom by Ma( i )sonry Napa Valley}

{Eclectic The Listening Room designed by Maccaul Turner Design}

{Hand-crafted bed and chenille wallpaper by Romo in The Tailor Made Suit( e ) by Brian Dittmar Design}

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{Collector’s Library designed by Jonathan Rachman Design – Photo by John Merkl}

With over 30 rooms, I couldn’t possibly cover it all in today’s post. I will dive into some of the rooms in more detail over the next coupe weeks – so stay tuned!

If you are in the San Francisco area, I encourage you to tour this exquisite home. It will be open to the public from April 28 – May 28 {Tuesday through Sundays}. For more information and to purchase tickets, go here. It’s all for a great cause too and benefits the San Francisco University High School’s financial aid program.

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*all photography by Simplified Bee or otherwise noted

Read full story By Cristin on April 26, 2012 in bathrooms, container garden, dining rooms, interior design, kitchens, lighting, living rooms, office/study, original artwork, patio furniture, teen rooms, tile, wallpaper

Interior Design: A Curated Look

January 30, 2012 · Comments { 9 }

Interiors with a curated look always appeal to me. They typically blend a little old and new, display hand-picked collections and express the homeowners personal style, heritage and passions. They never feel rushed, yet evolve over time.

Interior designer and friend, Leslie Lundgren is brilliant at creating designs with a curated look. Do you remember this Spanish style home she designed? Here are some more images from Leslie’s portfolio that beautifully show this collected look. They are all from the same home, but as you will see, they each tell a different story.