For many years Bernhardt has been a leader in American traditional furniture with a strong focus on quality. I was pleasantly surprised to see the Bernhardt Design contract collection of tastefully elegant modern seating for the well decorated professional environment. This series features some outstanding waiting room and guest chairs as you can see, but Bernhardt also offers the complete office furniture package which includes conference tables and chairs, executive desks, and computer work stations. Getting back to the chairs, you can choose from ultra modern Remy shown in red, or the more conservative slanting arms of the all wood Loft chair, or somewhere in between. Remy $1872 Loft $1900 Suggested List
If you like the look of abstract in your home and want to depart from normal forms, shapes, and lines, then Xel may have some appeal for you. Xel is a shelving composition wall unit created for aesthetic décor and also functionality. Featuring a frost clear glass backdrop, the shelving is made of anodized aluminum fastened by aluminum joints. The frost clear background creates an interesting appearance versus the unorganized shapes of the shelving. Xel is available in three colors: red, black, or white. Measurements: 30cm x 150cm x 180cm. Information: here.
I really like a lounge chair called the "Slow Chair" as it conjures up thoughts of really relaxing and taking it easy. Designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec took a piece of modern technology and used an extremely strong, precisely knitted shaped fabric which is stretched over the metal frame like a fitted stocking to suspend the user in style. As you can imagine the conforming sling provides comfort and support which is further enhanced by thin seat and back cushion resulting in a design that is lightweight and generously proportioned. The Slow Chair is prefect for a living room setting, bedroom, or any where you desire to compliment your contemporary décor. Available Here
Tape is an interesting piece of furniture made by Krios of Italy. Tape can be used as a TV stand or as a coffee table. The first "eye catching" element of this piece is the flower serigraph design on the inside of its rectangular shape. I know that this is not for everyone, but you have to admit that it is different than the normal TV stands or coffee tables on the furniture market today. The overall construction features anodized bended aluminum measuring 5mm and an extra clear glass top that measures 10mm thick. Tape was designed by Luca Nichetto. More information: here.
Picking an Interior Designer is a little like picking a best friend. You need to find someone you mesh well with, someone who listens to you, and someone who isn't afraid to give you their honest opinion. The connection you make with your designer is very personal, and you must let them in on things about yourself that most people don't know. Depending on which space they are designing they may need to know things like your bathroom habits (does your husband like to read in the toilet room?), how you like to cook in your kitchen (where do you like to cut veggies, at the sink or on the island?), even some of your more personal preferences like shared or separate master bedrooms.
Your first stop to finding a designer should be by calling a professional membership association like ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) or NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association). They can help direct you a few designers who specialize in what you are looking to achieve. Is it lighting design? How about a kitchen design? Maybe it is a whole home project that encompasses many different spaces. If you are going to hire a designer, having a professional association direct you is a great shortcut to finding the right designer for you. Another good way to find a designer is to ask around! See if anyone you know has used an Interior Designer lately, then ask to see the persons home. If they are proud of the designers work, they usually like to show their gorgeous home off. If you like the work, get the designers information.
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