I May Have The Key, But The Door Is Still Too Small To Fit Through!!

This is a design issue that I dealt with the other day at work .....

The client had a small unused room in their home that they wanted to utilize as a

a very cozy TV / media room.

They had purchased a leather Natuzzi sectional. After waiting 6 months for the custom piece...

it would not fit in the room. No way, no how! They tried everything.

They explained that the door to the room was too small, and later.... after much probing,

they explained the hallway to the room had angles as well.

They were stuck with this custom sofa and were now forced to use it in the living room.

Which they did not want to do....but they didn't know what else to do with it. And now, they were forced to redecorate the living room too. ( boo hoo)

This was an expensive mistake for them!

As a designer I love stories like these.

Not that I wish people to make costly mistakes,

but it just makes sense to get professional help when making big design decisions and spending big bucks.

So, if you have a small doorway to the entrance to a room, and the hallway to the room has angles.........

I have a solution which that they were very happy with, and you might be too.....

MODULAR SEATING.

(love this sofa)

If you wish to, you can fill a room with seating....wall to wall with a modular sofa.

Alternatives to modulars sofas (which technically are individual seats added to one another to make a sectional)

are love seat sized ARMLESS sofas. You can add more pieces just be aware of the size. Don't go over 72" on the armless sofa.

If you absolutely need to have arms, you can add the corner pieces of the sectional..

*armless is easier to get into tight halls and small doorways. To get more ideas go here-

Have a great day! :)

xx rf

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Use A Feather

Feathers have embellished our surroundings for centuries, including what we wear.

Nobody wears feathers like Cher, no?

Feathers are glamorous.

Fabulous really.

Below a picture taken from from my design website,

I have two tall matching floral arrangements on either side of an elevator door and on the very top are feathers.

*And for those of us who suffer from perfectionism, I suggest using a feather when beating yourself up for not doing something perfectly!

This SOFT feather will do just fine.

Feather trims for pillows, floral arrangements, even on a sofa instead of bullion fringe.

Yes, sewn into upholstery. It is wild and beautiful if done in a way that you have to look twice to realize it is trimmed in feathers. Not too outrageous, just a tiny 'pop' that is a quiet 'wow factor'.




* to get feather trim go this site- click here

Where to get the tall plumes 15 to 40 inches

(they are actually wing feathers) click here

Have a nice weekend...........love to all my friends and supporters!!

xx

It is Saturday for me today, which means 'retail hell'.....I am off to work.

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Some Things I Saw At The DCOTA Market / July & August 2009

I wanted to get your feelings on a few things I saw.

I think the skirts on these pieces feels fresh as a slipcover. I think it is a step above ordinary outdoor cushions. Imagine how much you could do with fabrics and this style of cushion.

This is Italian, made of Venetian Crystal/Glass. (17" x 41"H) The frame is made by hand of iron, and then is antiqued gilded.

This chandelier is part of the 2009 Summer Lighting Collection and should be available now. Decorative Crafts is located in Dania Beach Florida (to the trade).

I personally love this style. I don't know...it is simple and elegant. What is better than that?

Magni – Colette

The "Colette" table, is a limited edition series of (50) and signed by James Magni. Each table is hand-crafted in Southern California, is made of solid hand-cast bronze with a natural finish.

The table is petite. The glass top is 12", so you get the idea. And the price is less than small...I promise you.

This table would be FABOO between 2 chairs in an sophisticated /eclectic setting. To me, this tiny table is art.
I was drawn to the piece because if you glance at it quickly....it has an Art Nouveau-ish feel.

I think this table could be an incredible finishing touch to a room. It is art, and you use it.

It Functions.

(BTW - That's why I love watches...they are jewelry, yet you use them, they have a function)

Canasta by Patricia Urquiola

The (my) jury is out on this collection. I love the 'caning' effect, but it is just soooo big.

One thing I have learned is this; I may not love a certain piece, but you can never judge 'a chair' or 'a table,' or anything by itself. The room must be complete and tweaked. That means with the area rugs , art, window treatments, lighting, the paint, and all other accessories.
I mean these lounges are wild. Aren't they? In the right setting....they could be just perfect.
I have seen many products from this company. They really look like glass. Or shall I say 'lead crystal.' The pedestals are really, really beautiful. And if you are trying to achieve 'The Hollywood Regency Glamour' look. This is a winner!

La Fete Commode (www.pierredeux.com) A Louis XV-style two-drawer chest covered in our iconic La Fete Taupe/Noir toile. Constructed from solid mahogany with a hand-rubbed, antiqued finish. The fabric is polyurethane-coated for lasting beauty. Undulating carved apron and graceful cabriole legs.

41''W x 191/4''D x 35''H

I know all my traditional bloggy pals will like this. It was the color that grabbed me.
I have started my new job, and all seems to be going smoothly. Just have patience with me while I find my way with my schedule and getting my post up.

I adore all my bloggy friends. And here is something that will blow your mind...I can not access any blogs from work. They have some crazy filter on the internet. Aparently they had a disaster with a bug that shut the company down for 7 days.

Needless to say, I am 'jonesing' to comment and visit with my favorite Design Blogs.

jonesing (definition) the act of needing something badly.and associated with an addiction or craving. Not affiliated with 'keeping up with the jones'.

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What Is Your Issue With A Two Cushion Sofa?

(GOOD)

Clients often say , "What will I do when if I have several guest?", "I need each person to have their own cushion... nobody wants to sit on the crack" "So I need 3 cushions, one for each person.

I say " but you sit on a crack everyday, and it doesn't seem to be an issue!"

The client after a moment, laughs. But , it's true.

BTW

Did you know that 3 cushion sofa's were created to utilize all the scap and wasted fabrics.

The bigger the seat cushions, the larger the piece of fabric that is needed.

(BETTER)

When you have many guests (for most working people it is not all that frequent, about 3 holidays a year) they most often do not want to be the person squeezed in the middle anyway. I don't.

This sofa to me looks more elegant....you will never find a cheapo sofa with a bench seat cushion as seen in the last image in this post.

(BEST)
To me this is the most formal look.

Remember, the seat cushion fabric on the top of the cushion may not always stay tight and smooth as the day your sofa was delivered.

Just know, that's all right. Really.

It may have down in the cushion, or be very soft with very special foams...and that's good. That's what it ' says.'

I am soft, I am comfy, come and get cozy on me, read a book, fall asleep...have a dream.

This cushion if it isn't looking really smooth and tight across the top is probably an upgrade. Often a soft down insert in a sofa seat cushion is an upgrade. But not always, there are several companies that have seat cushions that are just as comfy as a down cushion. These have been developed because so many people request 'NO DOWN' because of allergies.

Which sofa seat style do you prefer?? Tell me.

3 cushion, 2 cushion, or 1 cushion (bench seat) ?

PS I am back in training today.

I will be done on Friday this week.

XX R

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Blankedy Blank

Mentally Blank..........believe me I am working on it.

I just don't feel extremely motivatated to write.

The summer is upon us in Florida, and it is draining. I am a morning person , and by 2pm I am worn out from the heat & ordinary errands.

check back later...i might have something new loaded.

xx

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Need Some Yellow Stuff ?

These are some good sources.

So, Click On Pics to enlarge and read.



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