Design Journal

Rome was once considered to be one of the leading cities in the entire world and of all of Rome’s contributions to the modern world, architecture is believed by many historians and scholars to be the most significant.   One of the most stunning architectural achievements of the ancient world is by far the Colosseum built […]

Nelson bed by Cattelan Italia makes a fantastic central focal point in any contemporary bedroom.  It portrays chic and fresh elements of wood and leather with a minimalistic design that fits in well with other modern furnishings while still standing on its own in style. Designed by Andrea Lucatello for Cattelan Italia and manufactured in […]

There are few pieces of furniture that garners more attention than your dining room table, especially during holidays and special events. It is where family and friends will gather around for hours over dinner, drinks and fun conversation. Your dining room table should be more than just a structure that supports dishes and plates, it […]

Estro Milano designed the Manhattan Armless Sofa with the gathering of friends and family in mind.  As the name ‘Manhattan’ suggests, the sofa is designed to bring people of all types together in a stylish and fun social setting.  The arms of the sofa can be folded down to create additional seating surfaces, creating an […]

Everyone at some point has had friends or family stay overnight, and everyone knows just how much fun they could be.  Unless of course you are the houseguest who is forced to sleep on an old or cheaply made pull-out sofa bed.  Then ‘fun’ takes on a whole new meaning! The best way to show […]

Many of our client’s wonder why all the excitement about a simple reclining chair.  If you haven’t tried one out yet we’ll sum it up in a few words.  Stressless recliners are simply the most comfortable seating arrangements of all time.  We agree that is a pretty strong claim to make, so we’re here to […]

A sculptural and eye-catching, yet mellow wood dining table described the Mellow Dining Table by Bonaldo Italia.  The two opposed elements embrace in a sinuous curve that creates an illusory volume in a perfect balance game.  As its name suggests, the Mellow table features soft and curving shapes; the enveloping base is made of two […]

When it comes to interior design, Liz says “let your imagination lead the way and never be afraid of color.” As a rule Liz prefers not to work with muted or tertiary colors as with many luxury home designers today, but instead has looked towards color and vivid whites and blacks to create a visually […]

Harmony, balance and light-looking frames are inspired by the Japanese culture is how Pianca describes their Fushimi Bed. Minimalist, elegant lines design an understated yet highly evocative bed that elaborately uses solid ash or walnut wood that is milled and turned by skilled craftsman. The perfectly smooth and rounded headboard marries to a structural solid […]

Designers spend a lot of time choosing the perfect sofa, chairs and even paint color for their living room walls, but many forget about the importance of proper lighting. Regardless if the room is for watching TV, read books, play games and entertain guests, the right lighting serves an important purpose in both the function […]