Showing posts with label Design Stores. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Design Stores. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Naked Decor ~ Supon's Wonderful Pop art Home



I'm sure you've seen his pillows before. I'm talking about
the pillows of the Union Jack and the Queen's silhouette
in the photo above. The designer behind the store and brand
Naked Decor is Thai born US based Supon Phornirunlit.
We'll just call him Supon to make things easier before I
completely slaughter his last name. His home really caught
my eye and so I thought to share a short tour of his home
with his cute dogs.




Isn't this bedroom just wonderfully colorful? The dark
walls tone it down a bit and give it just the right amount
of drama.


A closer look at his living room with the lovely
midcentury styled sofa and arm chairs.


French doors open from the living room into his office.
I love the oval white lacquered table. It's an unusual
shape for a table but I quite like it.


A view from the front.


A guest bedroom in black and white.


I adore glass tile and he chose a really gorgeous
irridescent pearl color for the bathroom.


His dining room with his own Chairman Mao
wall hangings - available from Naked Decor.


In true Thai style with a modern twist,
his outdoor living space is sensational.



And here are those famous Queen and Union Jack pillows.
I must say that it's an absolutely brilliant design.


The Union Jack pillows come in different colors. He also
offers the Tower Bridge as a very classic design.


More Chairman Mao pillows.





Isn't this pillow cute?


His wall hangings are available for $150 USD per set of 2.



And his pillows average from $49 - $75 which I
think is a reasnable price for his ultra fun designs.
I leave you with a quote from Supon about design.

Good design is like a good outfit: It has to fit you well.
-Supon Phornirunlit

All photos from Naked Decor.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

MetroSofa ~ Fun Modern Twist on Vintage Sofas & Chairs



Today we shall take a tour through Metro Sofa's fabulous
collection of vintage chairs and sofas that have been
reupholstered with bright and fun fabrics. A great way
to bring some colour into any space. MetroSofa is based
in Los Angeles. You can contact them for pricing.




I really loved this brigh and fun rainbow fabric
used to cover this settee. All of these items
are available through the MetroSofa website.

Here's a whole new look for this traditional
French sofa. Bet you never thought you'd see
a French sofa in a modern silver finish!

A very bright red and white fabric
to grace this large settee.

Not to worry for you modern lovers for they have
some very contemporary fabrics and designs as well.

This sofa has an interesting femininte twist to it.

Black and white seems to be all the rage now.
However, black and white is pretty classic so
it doesn't really go out of style easily.

A gorgeous striped navy settee.



And the back that's just as pretty.

Ultra modern and bright street signs
cover this chair. Perhaps this would
be good for a nursery or a boy's room.



Isn't this child's rocker the cutest thing?
Love the red lacquer on it!



Here's a child's sofa rocker. If I were pint
size, this would be my favourite chair!

What a fun mix of colour and pattern!
You certainly don't see a wing chair
like this every day.

A pretty and serene arm chair.

This would be great for a bachelor pad.

A very striking pop art parlor chair.
This one is sure to garner some attention.



Wouldn't this chair be cute for a nursery?

Don't forget the Union Jack.

The white against the rainbow is so pristine.

How about the New York city scape?



Love this bright yellow velvet Louis chair!



The back is just as gorgeous.




I hope you've enjoyed this tour of MetroSofa's offerings.
I know it certainly gave me some great inspirations.

All photos from MetroSofa.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Lighting from Bond & Bowery and Swank Lighting




I am dedicating today's post to lighting from two fabulous
sources: Bond & Bowery and Swank Lighting. The quartz
lamps above mounted on a lucite base are gorgeous! Available
from Bond and Bowery.




The quartz above reminds me of a new line of lamps that
Swank Lighting is coming out with. The above lamps are
made of Tangerine Calcite paired with lucite. For all of you
lovers of stone and natural materials out there, this lamp
is a great lamp that incorporates color and natural materials.



I Really loved this pair of Japanese styled lamps from
Bond and Bowery. They are only $475 for the pair!
From the dealer Verdigris on Bond and Bowery.



This Buddha lamp would really be a statement
on top of a console, entry way, or dresser!



This is a bit different than my other picks, but I've
always loved sillhouettes and I thought it was neat
that these sconces incorporated them.


Can you believe the light that shines through these lamps?
Swank Lighting specializes in Murano glass lamps. I must
say that I have an addiction to collecting photos of them
because I can't afford to collect them. Swank Lighting
just joined Bond and Bowery as a dealers so their lamps
are available there as well as their own site.



I liked the coloring of the slate blue Murano Lamp - sort of
reminds of me a beautiful storm. I thought the base of the
deep red lamps had a unique shape to them.





Swank Lighting is partnering up with a glass blowing artist
named Joe Cariati to produce a line of "modern" or "new"
murano styled glass lamps. They look stunning!




From Apple Reds above to Sky Blues and mauves.



Brilliant greens and energetic oranges, there's no
limit to the colours they can make or design.



This pair of lamps are available directly from
the Swank Lighting website and very unique.
The lamps are in a dress form shape - how fun
and chic!




For turquoise lovers, never fear for there are choices.



I couldn't resist these candy striped lamps. The colors and designs
are just amazing and I love that they were paired with chrome-like
bases for a modern style.


Candy colors indeed in Blood Red and magenta.



I leave you with the diva of their store...A hot pink pair of
Murano loamps with a lucite base cut like a jewel... WOW.

Hope you enjoyed all of the colors and
shapes of the lamps above.

All photos from Bond and Bowery