The Return of a Design Icon - Artilleriet Resumes Production of Etcetera

Etcetera was designed in 1970 by Jan Ekselius and has since then become an icon for the design expression of the 70s. 

Etcetera is still today a sought after design object and the series is regularly represented among the world's premier auction houses. In an exclusive collaboration between Swedish design boutique Artilleriet and the designer Jan Ekselius, Artilleriet will resume the original production of the Etcetera series. The easy chair and its characteristic organic form is part of the Swedish design heritage and brings a higher level of design to any space. 

–We are extremely happy to collaborate with Jan Ekselius and bring a design icon as Etcetera into the future and we aim to relaunch the Etcetera series to the world. The easy chair has attained an iconic status especially in France and the States but has for years only been available on the second hand market. As with all sustainable and lasting design Etcetera feels as relevant today as when it was designed almost 50 years ago, its form and comfort is on a level of its own.

The knowledge and experience of the original production has been brought into the development of the new Etcetera. To achieve the highest level of quality and a sustainable product the assembling is completed together with craftsmen experienced from the original manufacturing at J.O. Carlsson and Forsbergs in Småland, Sweden. The manufacturing of Etcetera testifies of a genuine craftsmanship by seasoned professionals and their love for the furniture.

– It all began when I was attending the Royal College of Art in London and discovered how elegantly and naturally elastic materials formed when stretched over a convex shape. I made a prototype in the school's workshop of bent steel pipes and latex dipped jute fabric, the prototype ended up as one of my degree projects. When production started in 1972 at the J.O. Carlsson, we realised that the elastic fabric was difficult to use an I started to search for a replacing material. I eventually found a solution when Volvo invented their adjustable Pullmaflex back support. Now the concept and comfort have been even further developed with the help of elastic bands, says Jan Ekselius.

– I am very glad to collaborate with Artilleriet, they have an approach to design that very much correspond with my own and I really do look forward to the relaunch. 50 years ago I could never have had imagined that Etcetera would be this desired today, Jan Ekselius concludes.

Product information Etcetera | Design by Jan Ekselius

Material: Organic cotton velour, steel, elastic band.
The furniture series Etcetera consists of three parts: Armchair, Lounge chair and Stool, it is initially available in nine colors of organic velvet velour in 100% cotton. The Etcetera collection is produced and manufactured by hand in Sweden.

Foot Stool: W: 63 cm D: 50 cm H: 42 cm
Lounge Chair: W: 63 cm D: 107 cm H: 77 cm
Easy Chair: W: 63 cm D: 76 cm H: 68 cm

Colors: Canary Yellow, Chili Red, Chocolate Brown, Cream White, Grass Green, Klein Blue, Rubin Red, Sand Beige, Zink Grey. 

Price: Etcetera Foot Stool, from €575 / $595,
Etcetera Lounge Chair, from €1760 / $1810,
Etcetera Easy Chair, from €1695 / $1745 

Etcetera is sold exclusively at Artilleriet at their webshop artilleriet.se or in the boutique at Magasingatan 19 in Gothenburg.


About Artilleriet
The interior design boutique Artilleriet stands for an eclectic collection of interior, furniture, and details with a range that consists of a proprietary blend of classics, vintage and modern products together with innovative design from around the world. They work with well-known brands with recognised high quality, and – equally important – the lesser-known up and coming with great potential. The boutique is located in the heart of Gothenburg at Magasinsgatan 19 but can also be found online at artilleriet.se. Artilleriet A. Journal

About Jan Ekselius 
Jan Ekselius is a Swedish designer born in 1946, he graduated from the Royal College of Art in London 1970 and is recognised for his design of the Etcetera chair from the 1970s. Jan Ekselius’ armchairs have been given an iconic status and are sold at leading auction houses around the world, they are also represented in ‘1000 Chairs’ - a selection of the best chairs between the 18th and 20th century. 

All images courtesy of Artilleriet.

Living Rooms With Modern-Classic Inspirations by Covet House

With a Curated Selection of the Finest Projects and Materials, Covet House Brings Modern-Classic Inspirations for the Perfect Living Room

INSPIRE YOURSELF

Being inspired can be hard at times, especially for those who are in charge of balancing between the art and science of enhancing the interiors in order to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the end user. Dream divisions are conceived by those able of planning researching and putting in real life their visions. The storytellers who write their biographies through fabrics, furniture and exquisite elements.

Living Room | Sophisticated and Eclectic Ambience
The Scottish lake MAREE is surrounded by a picturesque mountain with a rugged landscape. MAREE sofa remind the rough landscape softened by uniform waves of the midnight blue velvet. A mid-century modern furniture piece that is also a reinterpretation of the classic chesterfield model. MAREE sofa is a must-have mid-century modern furniture piece in every modern or classic living room.

The Eden Series isn't quite like anything seen before. Their organic shape and texture is influenced by trees and flora, with their unique form achieved through several manual processes delivered by an experienced team of craftsmen. Available in groups of 7, 8 or 14 pieces, the Eden Series offers a wide variety of combinations and adaptations to suit all kinds of interiors and settings.

The Vivre offers exquisite vintage details with a decidedly modern profile. The dark neutral tones and the exquisite patterns in the agate stones are uniquely captivating against the light and the gold metal which embraces each stone in perfect harmony and balance. Hand-selected agate slices offer the perfect glow when the light pours through.

LIVING ROOMS

Building the perfect Living Room design, is by far one of the hardest things when it comes to home decor. This is the room you will want to put more effort in to make sure it combines comfort and elegance. A comfortable living space is about layers, creating conversational seating, and building a sensible room that’s both visually and functionally stimulating. A perfect living room teases and pleases the eye in a manner that feels edgy and fun while simultaneously catering to one’s need to pile up or curl in the most casual way.

Living Room | Navy Blue Trends
Inspired by the cultural icon James Dean, this Leather Upholstered Armchair has a slender boxy look and curvy arms, and expresses, somehow, his role in his most celebrated film: Rebel Without a Cause. Its frame construction is classic, made of lacquered wood and polished brass, giving it an unmistakable characteristic of a lounge chair.

Miller is a stunning rotating center table with four layers. The massive marble top seems almost immovable but smoothly turns with a push of a hand. The black marble makes the center table the head turner piece of every type of interior. Perfect for a hotel lobby or a luxurious penthouse, this piece embodies the knowledge of their artisans. The exquisite noble materials give Miller the ultimate high end look.

MODERN DESIGN IN DARK TONES

There’s something intrinsically luxurious and old fashioned about the curved arms of the NU Chesterfield sofa. The intricate details and the classic lines with a modern reinterpretation will make this piece a timeless decorative item. The NU chesterfield sofa is sure to endure for centuries to come, a confident piece of furniture to complement even the luxurious interiors. For complementing this extravagant armchair,  a perfect side table just like MANUKA, will be an exquisite piece that resembles a glorious beehive.

Living Room | Fantastic Grey Shades in the Main Color
NU Chesterfield Armchair, is a tribute to England's most iconic armchair. The inspiration of this classic leathered sofa is rooted back in 1800’. There's something intrinsically luxurious and old fashioned about the chesterfield products. It’s curved arms, the intricate details and the classic lines with a modern reinterpretation will make this piece a timeless decorative item. The NU chesterfield sofa is sure to endure for centuries to come, a confident piece of furniture to complement even the luxurious interiors.

Manuka is one of the most unique and beneficial forms of honey in the world. Made from a flower that only grows in New Zealand, it is a treasure many desire, just like MANUKA side table, an exquisite piece that resembles a glorious beehive. A matte brass structure and bronze glass base make it the perfect fit for a modern interior design. Create bold ambiances by adding this exclusive piece to your home decor.

Babel pendant blends perfectly into placid and splendid interior design ambiences. The magnificent irregular shape of each crystal glass conquered by the craftsman’s mastery creates a unique pattern of lighting refraction. Ideal to use as a single item or in harmony with more than one element at the same luxurious ambiance.

TRUE CLASSICS NEVER FAIL TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION

True classics never fail to make an impression and this is certainly the case for the Wave Center Table from Boca do Lobo mixed with the Sinatra’s standing lamp from Delightfull’s creation. Recently coffee tables are taking original shapes and designs that give the living room awhole unique look through unusual forms and new materials. The creativity and rich decoration of the Versailles Palace from Boca do Lobo, contributed to the inspiration of the creation of this exuberant sofa. For the most demanding setting, a sculptural and versatile creation from Delightfull there’s the Sinatra’s floor lamp will be there while drinking a cocktail.

Living Room | Modern and Contemporary Style
True classics never fail to make an impression and this is certainly the case for the Wave Table from Boca do Lobo. Nowadays, the traditional coffee table is no longer the only way to decorate the living room; recently coffee tables are taking original shapes and designs that give the living room a whole unique look through unusual forms and new materials. Wave is an original and a stylish coffee table for a modern living room as it is also an unconventional centre table for your sitting room. With great style and elegance, it creates an exclusive ambiance to your modern interiors. Developed by a Portuguese jewelry artisan, this piece is made of hand hammered copper with a black mirror top.

If you ever find yourself listening to "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra while drinking a cocktail, this piece will be there. Sinatra’s standing lamp is simply Delightfull’s best design creation. A sculptural and versatile creation which is suitable for the most demanding setting. Its structure is handmade in brass and the lampshades in aluminium with the possibility of having 1 to 3 moveable arms.

ELEGANT, LAVISH AND STYLISH

Elegant, lavish and stylish, is how one can describe the renovation of a Haussmann style apartment in Paris, signed by Patricia Mauguy Flores from PFBDesign. The renovation of this private residence had one main goal, and it was perfectly achieved: to enhance the majesty of the high ceilings and the ornating moldings given to the apartment with a creative symbiosis between luxury furniture and an eclectic color scheme. This room is plenty of natural light, filtered by white and lilac curtains which give a greater height. The two grand chairs at both tops of the dining table NAMIB also from Brabbu, were custom made to perfectly match the room design.

Project Living Room | Mesmerising and Eclectic Details
Elegant, lavish and stylish, is how one can describe the renovation of a Haussmann style apartment in Paris, signed by Patricia Mauguy Flores from PFBDesign. The renovation of this private residence had one main goal, and it was perfectly achieved: to enhance the majesty of the high ceilings and the ornating moldings given to the apartment with a creative symbiosis between luxury furniture and an eclectic color scheme. The color palette used in this division was based in a neutral background. This room is plenty of natural light, filtered by white and lilac curtains which give a greater height. This allowed the designer to go for a bold turquoise set of chairs and an audacious purple rug. The two grand chairs at both tops of the dining table NAMIB also from Brabbu, were custom made to perfectly match the room design.

DARKER SHADES AND DESIGN BOLD MATERIALS

For highly contrasted living rooms with darker shades and design bold materials. This decoration has achieved a balance with a center table from Boca do Lobo, Then Monet Center Table made by natural elements, as well as artisan furniture making techniques. Combined with a modern luxury design piece, Newton Suspension lamp is a handcrafted piece that has something unique about it. Inspired by the aesthetic of this mid-century modern furniture piece, the Maree Sofa from Brabbu is a piece that reminds the rough landscape softened by uniform waves of the midnight.

Living Room | Black and Gold Tones in a Modern Space
The Scottish lake MAREE is surrounded by a picturesque mountain with a rugged landscape. MAREE sofa remind the rough landscape softened by uniform waves of the midnight blue velvet. A mid-century modern furniture piece that is also a reinterpretation of the classic chesterfield model. MAREE sofa is a must-have mid-century modern furniture piece in every modern or classic living room.

Newton Suspension Lamp is a handcrafted piece that has something unique about it. Newton Lamp is a monumental piece which authenticates Boca do Lobo designers and artisans' work.

Designed in Boca do Lobo’s quintessential style, and influenced by natural elements, as well as artisan furniture making techniques, the Monet Center Table is a unique and sophisticated furniture piece. Resorting to the use of contrasting design elements and materials, Boca do Lobo have achieved a beautifully balanced center table which comfortably sits in any contemporary setting.

JEWELRY FOR YOUR HOME

In wide open, spacious rooms, it’s important to create different zones for more private and comfortable zones. The Boca do Lobo Folding Screen is a possession of furniture with gold leafing symbolizes wealth and prosperity. It was a status symbol in those ancient times that inspired the present furniture makers who adopted the concept of gold leafing. A highly desirable statement piece that is jewelry for the home.

Living Room | Perfect Golden and Black Living Room
The Symphony Cabinet is inspired by the movement and evolution of music, from the natural flow of sound, to it’s various epochs and styles. Re-interpreting key design elements found in church organs, violins and the details of brass instruments , the Symphony Cabinet seeks to move and stir emotion much like a musical composition. Handcrafted from the finest materials, with a vision and aesthetic achieved by Boca do Lobo designers and craftsmen alone, the Symphony Cabinet is a quintessential piece of pure elegance and style.

LUXURIOUS FIREPLACE

An extended fireplace complemented with a luxurious light element, sets the mood to a slender ambience, suitable for modern living rooms with an attitude. The Waterfall Wall Lamp, from Luxxu is a creation that represents a natural sensation of waterfalls. An elegant and modern wall lighting made of gold plated brass and handmade crystal glass tubes.

Living Room | Luxury Ambience with Amazing Details
This creation represents a natural sensation of waterfalls. An elegant and modern wall lighting made of gold plated brass and handmade crystal glass tubes.

All images courtesy of Covet House - covethouse.eu

New Wildfox Flagship Store in Iconic Sunset Plaza Shopping District of Los Angeles

Los Angeles-based women's label, Wildfox Couture, has officially opened the doors to its first flagship retail store in the iconic Sunset Plaza shopping district of Los Angeles, CA.

Wildfox CEO Jimmy Sommers says, "We are thrilled our customers finally have the opportunity to experience all of our products in one place. The flagship location will always carry the newest and widest assortment of styles. The space is meant to feel like walking into the ultimate Wildfox girl's dream closet. The look of the store will change with the release of every collection so I want customers to experience each campaign photo shoot brought to life."

The 2,000 square foot space will showcase the brand's iconic ultra-soft, graphic tees, jumpers, dresses, and bottoms, angora blend sweater knits, eyewear, denim, swimwear as well as the full Kids range. 

The exterior façade is characterized by Wildfox's signature peach-pink color, black and white awnings and a pink neon sign in the center front window which reads "Fall in Love" - a slogan the brand has used since one of its first seasons.

Designed by Katie Hurley, Owner and Founder of Fineas+Clover, the flagship's décor is best described as an eclectic fusion of locally sourced, vintage pieces with modern accents. Expertly blending antique Mastercraft brass tables and delicate vintage china displays complemented by etched filigree mirrors and hand blown glass chandeliers, the interior transforms the Wildfox personality into a physical space patrons can experience on an intimate level.

The interior boasts 15 foot beamed ceilings, travertine floors, a fireplace, and patio cabana, which will serve as an area to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Lining the walls of three shag carpeted dressing room areas is custom wallpaper featuring collages of the brand's most iconic campaign imagery in a sepia tone topped with a shiny, metallic coating.

Launching exclusively in-store for holiday season, customers will be able to completely customize their own sunglasses by pairing any existing frame with a lens finish of their choice. Leenabell jewelry designer, Monica Stanley, has several of her collections available for purchase in the Wildfox store. Ranging from dainty to chunky, vintage to modern, and fine to custom, price points are between $100-1800.

Inside the store, a live DJ set by BOYSTOWN kept the energy high while guests shopped Wildfox's Fall collection were treated to manicures by NCLA, makeup touch ups by Blushington, and a variety of refreshments and specialty cocktails provided by SVEDKA, Veuve Clicquot champagne, Château D'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé, Heineken, Perrier and Red Bull. The store's parking lot was transformed into a backyard lined with ivy hedges - equipped with a photobooth, ping pong table, sushi bar by Sushiya, and the HEARTSREVOLUTION Ice Cream Truck covered in Swarovski crystals.

Model Alessandra Ambrosio attends the Wildfox Flagship Store Launch Party on October 16, 2014 in West Hollywood, California.

(Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Wildfox)

Model Alessandra Ambrosio (wearing Wildfox beanie) and Wildfox CEO Jimmy Sommers attend the Wildfox Flagship Store Launch Party on October 16, 2014 in West Hollywood, California. 

(Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Wildfox)

About Wildfox

Wildfox is a Los Angeles-based women's label founded in 2007. Known for its iconic campaigns, dreamlike quality, and clothes that tell a story, the brand has grown to include categories outside the core knitwear range, including Denim, Essentials, Intimates, Kids, Pajamas, Sun, Swim, and a White Label collection of luxuriously soft sweater knits, laces, chiffons, velour, and sequins. Wildfox launched its first flagship store in Los Angeles in September 2014 with additional U.S. locations planned for Malibu, New York, Miami, and Chicago. 

In partnership with Elizabeth Arden, the brand is set to introduce its first fragrance for summer 2015. The brand can be found in better retail boutiques nationwide including Ron Herman, Planet Blue, Akira, and Shopbop, along with select department stores such as Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. Internationally, Wildfox is distributed in over 30 countries worldwide including the U.K., France, Spain, Germany, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Russia, and Taiwan and can be found in such stores as Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Matches, and TSUM.

Wildfox Flagship Store

8710 Sunset Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90069

Hours: 11am-7pm Sunday-Thursday and 

11am-9pm Friday & Saturday

Tel: +1 310.855.9030

For more information please visit:
www.wildfoxcouture.com
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#TAKEMETOWILDFOX

All Store Photos by Elizabeth Daniels, Courtesy of Wildfox & @PeoplesRevTeam

Heimtextil Trends 2015/2016

Heimtextil Takes a New Approach: 'Theme Park' and Trend Prognosis for 2015/2016 Presented

A new trend concept, new themes and a new kind of presentation: the Heimtextil management team introduced the new Heimtextil 'Theme Park' in two discussions broadcast around the world live on 1 September 2014.

On behalf of the Heimtextil Trendtable, which is made up of six international agencies, Anne Marie Commandeur of Stijlinstituut Amsterdam presented the new large-scale project and outlined the Heimtextil trends for 2015/16. 

Trendtable members Mayouri Sengchanh of Exalis/Carlin International and Felix Diener also offered a prognosis for the textile interior-design trends of the coming season. Thus, representatives of the press and Heimtextil exhibitors had the chance to obtain an initial insight into the new trend themes around four and a half months before the international trade fair for home and contract textiles opens its doors from 14 to 17 January 2015. 

'Experience' is the superordinate Heimtextil trend theme for 2015/2016. "Textiles are the perfect vehicle for inspiring, sensory and interactive experiences", explained Anne Marie Commandeur of Stijlinstituut Amsterdam during the conference at Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre. The conference also provided the setting for the presentation of the new Heimtextil Trend Book. "In both the book and the 'Theme Park' at the fair, we present a selection of spectacular projects, which can be experienced with all the senses." 

For the first time, the Trend Book comes with 'interactive print' elements, which enable readers to obtain supplementary information in digital form by scanning the parts of the book marked and then watching animated images on their smartphone or tablet. Additionally, the trend prognoses are supported by an extensive website with detailed background information and project presentations at www.heimtextil-theme-park.com.

Four Design Themes Show New Ways

The first part of the Trend Book revolves around social, political, technological and artistic themes - all key themes that have a decisive influence on designers. The second section looks at trends that are set to have a direct influence on interior design and home textiles in 2015 and beyond. To this end, the trend experts proposed four design themes: 'Sensory', 'Mixology', 'Discovery' and 'Memory'. The third part of the book is devoted to color innovations and presents worlds of color corresponding to the four design themes. 

Heimtextil Theme Park 'Experience' Trends 2015/2016

THEME I - Sensory
The well-being factor Designers create new products for the home, which appeal to our growing interest in tactile and sensory impulses. They find solutions via the link between science and design and thus increase our feeling of well-being. To this end, they use intelligent textiles with built-in responsive technologies that, for example, react to changes in the source of light. Inspiration also comes from the beauty and wellness industry. Super-sensory fabrics draw on the huge variety of tactile effects that excite our senses: light, feminine and transparent. As a sensory contrast, fabrics with polished surfaces or varnish-like lustre and uniformity are used together with paper surfaces and oily finishes.

THEME II - Mixology
Inter-cultural exchange Variety is trumps. Cultural fusion has given rise to a modern ethnic heritage. From now own, experimentation and the interaction of different identities is the name of the game. Patterns, prints and colors collide almost chaotically with each other. African tribal design meets 3D rave motifs, retro with futuristic, digital with organic. At the same time, people are enthusiastic about recycling and product hacking. New applications are found for waste materials with due consideration being given to material properties. The result is valuable design objects and - no less important - the feeling of independence from conformity of any kind.

THEME III - Discovery
Predicting the future Designers are taking ever greater account of our planet's valuable resources. They look over the shoulder of astrophysicists and investigate the properties of lunar rock and meteorites, the haptic qualities and dark strength of which are particularly fascinating. Observing the cosmos and the micro-cosmos, they come across dark, light-absorbent space black and stellar coruscation. Light plays a key role in this connection: it dazzles and illuminates, it sketches and plays tricks with the eye.

THEME IV - Memory
Reflection and re-evaluation People strive for a simpler, purer and more ethically correct way of modern life: away from consumption stress and rigid must-haves - towards favourites and a genuine feeling of well-being. The materials that decorate life together in the home will be honest, useful fabrics, e.g., denim, wool and linen. Familiar patterns stimulate the capacity for recall. Tomorrow's designers will combine handicrafts and tradition with an innovative sense for modernity whereby their software abilities are an additional benefit. Thus, handicrafts and technology can join forces to create new, timeless values.

All Images Courtesy of Heimtextil 

Further information about Heimtextil and the Theme Park at:

www.heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com | www.heimtextil-theme-park.com | www.heimtextil-blog.com

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2014/2015 Heimtextil Trends: "Progress! Revive!"

KL30 by Yago Hortal, Image courtesy of Heimtextil

[Frankfurt], September 6, 2013 - Heimtextil presents four themes for the 2014/2015 Heimtextil Trends: "Progress! Revive!"

The Heimtextil Trends is the creative way to discover the most important and international trends at the beginning of every year.

The trend information gives product developers, furnishing specialists and designers first-class orientation to interpret current social and cultural developments as well as future consumer requirements.

Read more: http://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/content/interior/2013/2014-2015-Heimtextil-Trends.html

#Heimtextil  #InteriorDesign #Hometextiles #Fabrics #FashionTrendsetter

PANTONEVIEW Color Planner Autumn/Winter 2014/2015

[New York], April 15, 2013 - The Autumn/Winter 2014/2015 Edition of PANTONE VIEW Color Planner, titled Discovery, highlights the key color palettes for women's wear, menswear, active wear, cosmetics and lifestyle, as well as industrial, interior and graphic design.

The demand for color information moves at varying speeds depending on the industry. For example, the fashion industry responds to a voracious consumer appetite for fresh product with quick turnover and frequent color modifications. In contrast, other industries, such as automobile manufacturing, focus on high-investment product that involves long-term planning and extensive development cycles.

To address this difference in approach to color planning, this latest multi-discipline color forecast includes palettes that work in both directions, allowing individuals to curate, balance and temper their color choices according to market needs.

"To discover means to be courageous. By exploring these calm and conservative or deliberately quirky color combinations, we inspire a whole new mode of color expression, one that will successfully pep up consumer interest on the selling floor," commented Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute.

"Our sense of color is changing. How we edit and curate color is to discover a new way of using and applying it to product. These fresh new color combinations speak to the consumer's desire for the more unusual and unexpected."

Seven Palettes of PANTONE VIEW Color Planner Autumn/Winter 2014/2015

Uncovering
Uncovering brings to mind the materials used to decipher the unknown and inform the present. Discoveries are documented through fountain-pen black, charcoal, sepia ink and colored chalks.

Making
With a deep respect for skills and materials, Making is organized and curated to captivate the eye and invite the audience to enjoy the inventive process of making, building, coloring, collaging, stitching and styling. Colors are inspired by a rich auburn, caramel and brown glow, with highlights of hot orange, red and turquoise.

The Essence
In The Essence, contemporary warm tones are restrained, pasteurized and processed, homogeneous and emulsifying; while, at the same time, compactness is expressed through solid, uncontaminated uniform colors.

No Limits
No Limits combines heightened and voluptuous colors to create a beguiling ambience with a dramatic cacophony of color that evokes an atmosphere full of vivid richness and blissful excess.

Voyage
Voyage is a journey through nature, through yellow spaces, where mustard shades mixed with green and turquoise reveal an absence of time and space.

From Beyond
From Beyond delves into a world of violet, red, lilac and burned brown hues, where the colors interweave and blend continuously in complex fluxes. Dark colored textures appear as signs of ancient laser cuts.

Breakthrough
In Breakthrough, greens and blues emerge from depths of ghostly, futuristic and unfathomable landscapes. This is a future that comes from the past - an extraordinarily complex future that is interconnected, heterogeneous and attempts to be dynamically adaptable to all scenarios.

For more information please visit Pantone  - www.pantone.com

Trends From the 12th Annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show

Interior Designer Antony Todd's Scoop on the Show's Hottest Home Innovations

 
[New York], March 31, 2013 - It's the mecca of inspiration for the home...and we caught up with interior designer Antony Todd for some of his favorite finds....

"I think what I found so special this year about the show is how many artisans are here showing their products. Be it more sort of authentic design or whether is something let's say high-geared and technical like Jenn-Air. It's a wonderful mix of form and function all mixed into one, These kitchen appliances look more like luxury design pieces," says Todd.



Jenn-Air General manager, Steve Brown tells us, "The brand has always been a pioneer in advanced ventilation systems. From the introductions of the first down draft cook tops to parametric ventilation, which hangs on your wall like a flatscreen TV to our latest the Accolade. It's beautifully handcrafted in stainless steel and glass and it's got this beautiful curved shape so when it comes up it puts the ventilation power closer to the actual source of the cooking. Not only is it very efficient but its also beautiful and sculptural on your countertop and then with a press of a button when you're not using it, it just elegantly disappears into the countertop."
Brown also talks about their latest in steam ovens..."It's self-contained so it doesn't need a water line running to it. Cooks fish and vegetables beautifully but its also a traditional convection over so you can do roasts in there as well. So its like a supplemental oven to your main one. It also has functions for bread proofing and even a function for making your own yogurt at home."

Todd's other favorite hot spots, furniture company...Karkula. "I think their style is good, it's still contemporary but classical and therefore has a timeless appeal to it."

And good lighting Todd says is one of the most important touches in a home...and one of his favroties is Fiyel Levent Atelier. "It's the key to everything it makes people look good. It lights, it personifies beauty. I mean lighting I think is the key to any design, " says Todd

But the finishing touch to any home...great textiles. Todd likes Hiro Kota Kata, "They have a beautiful sense of textiles that are so soft and so manageable. People are really living and breathing, and loving the work."

For more information please visit:antonytodd.com
www.archdigesthomeshow.com
www.facebook.com/ADHomeDesignShow

Benjamin Moore Color Trends 2013

Artisan living room 1-walls: pittsfield buff (HC-24), accent walls: silhouette (AF-655), ceiling & trim: monterey white (HC-27). Photo courtesy of Benjamin Moore & Co. - http://www.benjaminmoore.com

[New York], December 21, 2012 - Inspired by emerging trends in art, fashion and interior design from around the world, Benjamin Moore's color experts have created four exciting new color palettes to help you find the perfect colors for your home.

See before-and-after photos of room transformations using different paint color schemes… and get inspired!

Benjamin Moore & Co. Paint Company has been founded by Benjamin Moore in 1883. Since the beginning, the company is producing the highest-quality paints and finishes in the industry, and delivering them directly to their customers through their nationwide network of knowledgeable, customer-friendly retail store operators in the United States.

Please visit http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/color-trends-2013

HGTV Dream Home 2013 Giveaway House Certified for Environmentally-Sound Construction

Earns Platinum LEED Certification from U.S. Green Building Council

Photo Courtesy of Business Wire

[New York], December 12, 2012 - In HGTV's ongoing commitment to responsible home development and eco-friendly building solutions, the HGTV Dream Home 2013 has achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

The custom-built, 3000 square-foot home, located alongside the tranquil tidal marshland and near pristine beaches in Indigo Park, is part of Kiawah Island, S.C.'s first sustainable neighborhood. Constructed with all eco-friendly alternatives, the HGTV Dream Home 2013 has the highest level of technology with the construction materials, building practices, clean indoor air-quality, energy efficiency, water consumption and geothermal heating and cooling.

According to HGTV professional home planner Jack Thommason, "Utilizing a comprehensive whole house approach, the design team was able to create a home qualifying as environmentally sound from top to bottom. The materials, components, and building techniques work together to form a complete system that is greater than the sum of its individual parts. To pursue and earn this first platinum level certification really speaks to the extra efforts our team took in building the most 'green' home possible."

LEED-certified buildings incorporate the latest green-building design and technology. These homes are designed to lower operating costs and increase asset value, reduce landfill waste, conserve energy and water, be healthier and safe for homeowners, and reduce harmful emissions.

"Our entire design/construction team had the goal of achieving Platinum LEED certification from the onset," said HGTV Dream Home's builder Craig Gentilin. "From the roof systems that create a water and air tight envelope to eliminate air infiltration; the super-efficient insulation materials; the geo-thermal HVAC system that utilizes the constant temperature of the earth for heating/cooling; keeping all duct work inside the insulated envelope to increase efficiencies; all the way to the LED lighting and Energy Star rated appliances, environmental aspects came into the play from the very beginning of construction. Everything partners together to create the greenest Dream Home ever."

The HGTV Dream Home 2013 Giveaway opens for entries on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at 9 a.m. Eastern time and runs through Feb. 15, 2013 at 5 p.m. Eastern. The fabulous HGTV Dream Home 2013 will make dreams come true for one winner, who'll claim a grand prize package that includes the home, a 2013 GMC© Acadia© Denali© and $500,000.

During the giveaway period, viewers can enter twice online per day: once at HGTV.com and once at FrontDoor.com. HGTV Facebook and Twitter fans can elect to receive ongoing updates and new details.

About Indigo Park
A collection of 16 green-conscious homes, Indigo Park aims to become the first community with all LEED certified homes within a residential resort. Located just beyond the second gate, Indigo Park is the vision of Dyal Compass, LLC -- DyalCompass.com. Along with Christopher Rose Architects and Royal Indigo Construction, Dyal Compass has developed a community that offers "building with a conscience" without sacrificing luxury, quality, or value. For more information on Indigo Park, visit http://www.kiawahisland.com/real-estate/neighborhoods/indigo-park/.

About HGTV
America's leading home and lifestyle brand, HGTV features a top-rated cable network that is distributed to more than 99 million U.S. households and the HGTV website, HGTV.com, the nation's leading online home-and-garden destination that attracts an average of four million unique visitors per month. The brand also includes the HGTV HOME consumer products line which showcases exclusive collections of paint, flooring, soft goods and other home-oriented products, as well as HGTV Magazine, a new home and lifestyle publication published in partnership with Hearst Magazines.