I saw this photo on Freshome’s FB wall today and just had to share it with you. I think it is a fine example of how different elements of the interior are tied together with the skillful and thoughtful use of color, rugs and fabrics and designs, both surface and overall.

The brown of the sofa is repeated in the cushions and rug and the unit facing it – it’s also repeated in the armchair’s legs. The blue on the armchair is repeated in the blue statue and the ashtray on the coffee table and vase on the end table. The yellow awning features strongly in the design which the designer has handled by adding a couple of yellow items inside like the cushion and the ashtray. The only surface designs playing in this scheme are the rug and the cushions which were probably made to order here since they match perfectly both in color and design. Notice how the ivory cording on the sofa picks up the ivory of the rug and cushions. It just wouldn’t be the same if there was no cording. Also, the angular geometric lines of the sofa are repeated in the straight geometric design of the rug and cushions. However, the circular design on the opposite unit softens the effect as does the curved back of the armchair and the round coffee table.

A beautiful, clean scheme. Love it.

Living in Greece I didn’t have any immediate need to visit the NYDC website. However, while doing some research yesterday I came across their site and was blown away by the mouth-watering choice of beautiful, top quality items I found. I couldn’t resist adding some of my first choices which include items from Cote France, Henredon, Brueton, Century Furniture, Kravet, Hickory Chair, Profiles, Barton Sharpe, Michael Tavano & McGuire…..I think you’ll agree that the items here are bursting with colour – something I love in interior schemes, even if the overall scheme is whites or a neutral palette I can’t resist adding a hot (or cool) accent to add some punch……oh please let me go shopping!

This piece of fabulous painted furniture is by Thomas Hoffman of www.tomscompany.com. You can also see more of his work at www.fontana-geschenkideen.de/galerie/tom/tom2005/tom2005

‘Se’ is a London-based company producing stunning, eye-catching furniture and lighting products. I can just imagine the following pieces together in a chic, glamourous Setting.

The “New Life Armchair & Sofa”add softness and elegance reminiscent of 1930s glamour.
“I Only Have Eyes For You” is so true of this stunning coffee table. A work of art in itself. Made of stainless steel and cut by water laser polished to a high shimmer

Chic Chandelier “We are all made of Stars” Black lacquered aluminium cones, Gold leaf interior 80cms diameter

Chic Floorlamp “Young Tree Lamp” Black lacquered aluminium lamp, Gold leaf interior 1,66m tall x 41 x 54cms wide
“Have me” desk chair in a choice of leathers and either polished stainless steel frame or lacquered steel.

I just love this fun circular bookcase designed by Roderick Vos for Dutch company linteloo. It will be on show at the salone del mobile this April. The bookcase can be spun around like a carousel to access the books at the back. I can see this being used in bookstores but also as a fun, original element in the corner of a living room. I’d like to see this in different colours too like black, red or fushcia to match other colour schemes.

as seen on Design Boom...