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July 5, 2012 · 8:22 am

Scheming: Meredith and Daniel’s Nursery

N U R S E R Y

 s h o p p i n g 

Aimée Wilder ‘Baby’ wallpaper in Fuschia
Le Klint 171 pendant light, Lumens
Oeuf  ‘Sparrow’ crib
Olio ‘Wheels’ bumper
Mitchell Gold ‘Alex III’ sofa
Jonathan Adler Monogram custom wool rug
‘Ava’ mirror
World’s Away ‘Werstler’ dresser

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The nursery has been the easiest room to put together so far. And it’s definitely the most fun. Even my son was like, “Wow, that’s so cool!”  Meredith had already picked out the navy blue bedding and knew she wanted to pair it with hot pink. I knew this Aimée Wilder wallpaper was it as soon as I spotted it on Walnut Wallpaper.  Hot pink and curvy like the bedding, the pattern is modern, which was important—I was careful not to get nautical or too preppy.

The mirror is mine—purchased from One King’s Lane a while back, it’s sitting unused in my bedroom. I suggested a handful of modern white and mid-century sputnik style chrome fixtures. Meredith preferred the white ones, so we went with this Le Klint. The Mitchell Gold sofa will be slipcovered in white cotton duck with a navy blue piping (not sure what fabric yet).

Meredith was really attracted to the idea of doing one of Jonathan Adler’s custom rugs so we could get all three colors on a single piece to unify the overall palette. (The ‘Design Your Own . . .’ tool on the JA site is super fun to play around with.) The monogram design is simple and classic. One problem though: Meredith and Daniel haven’t decided on a name yet. So, that order is waiting til the birth certificate has been signed, sealed, and delivered!

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June 27, 2012 · 8:04 am

Scheming: Meredith and Daniel’s Entry

FINAL  E N T R Y   SCHEME

Jonathan Adler “Greek Key” wallpaper in gray/white
Jonathan Adler  “Queen Anne” mirror in orange lacquer
Bungalow 5 “Odom” console in gray lacquer
George Nelson “Pear” lamp, YLighting

West Elm “Crescent” bench in whitewashed ash
Timorous Beasties “Butterflies” wallpaper in frost

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THE  P R O C E S S 

I started out by ordering swatches of about a dozen wallpapers. Some were great, others were unpleasant surprises. (Oversize metallic patterns on mylar—no thanks.) My favorite was Timorous Beasties “Thistle Superwide” in black on ivory; no surprise to those of you who read regularly.

Meredith wasn’t crazy about the more illustration-like choices, though eventually “Thistle” grew on her, and she asked about a less bold version.

I liked the idea of doing “Thistle Superwide” in gray on ivory, with Timorous Beasties “Birds’n’Bees” in the powder room. Neither one of us are huge bird fans, but the quality of the papers and the colors look beautiful together. Nevertheless, we decided to hold out for a swatch of the new “Butterflies” paper. We’re still waiting!

I stopped by Jonathan Adler on Newbury to take a look at some furniture and rugs. They had a wall with a console done in  “George“. Fab!

Cole and Sons “Hicks Hexagon”  |   Jonathan Adler “George”


Photo: Mikkel Vang for Domino

Then it hit me: David Hicks “Hexagon.”  It’s fresh, but timeless. Daniel liked the blue colorway, but Meredith preferred a more subtle pattern, so I put this together:

S C H E M E  1

Lights: West Elm “Polyhedron” – Sonneman “Castelli” – George Nelson “Pear Criss Cross” – Z Gallerie “Glo” – IKEA “Knappa”
Wallpaper: Ferm Living “Ribbed” –  Kreme “Chevron” – Jonathan Adler “Greek Key”
Consoles: West Elm “Source” – Bungalow 5 “Odom” – World’s Away “Noho”
(Meredith & Daniel’s own octagonal mirror)

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S C H E M E  2

Meredith loved the chevron and the Greek key papers, along with the simple gray lacquer console. Many of the pendants I had chosen only used 60-watt bulbs, so we went with a George Nelson; they’re great functionally, aesthetically, and budget-wise.  Then I added  a couple of other consoles that look pretty with the chevron paper.

Wallpaper: Kreme “Chevrons”
Light: George Nelson “Pear Criss Cross”
Consoles:  Bungalow 5 “Parsons” – Bungalow 5 “Marco” – Bungalow 5 “Odom”

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I also suggested a bench for around the corner, since there was plenty of room, and with a toddler, quite useful. Here’s the “Butterflies” paper that we’re still waiting to see in real life. Love the green; perhaps for the powder room?  Details for the consoles show the lacquered grasscloth finish and nailhead detailing.

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S C H E M E  3

The nailhead console was too short, the white too white (plus, no drawer), so the glossy gray lacquer it is. With a pale gray paper and the console’s simple silhouette, I was afraid the finished look wouldn’t make enough of an impact. Although we never discussed orange for anywhere in the apartment, I couldn’t resist adding this mirror. She loved it!  Yay! Now we need to find somewhere else to put the octagonal mirror.

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S C H E M E  3

And finally . . . 

Do you love it? We do!

I love the quirky silhouette of the mirror paired with the clean-lined console. Its curves, plus that of the classic modern pendant, provide contrast against the pale backdrop of the bold Greek Key pattern, while the shape of the console echoes it. And the orange and glossy gray colors really pop. Can’t wait to see it IRL!

MORE: Scheming: Meredith & Daniel’s Master Bedroom

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June 19, 2012 · 5:08 pm

Scheming: Meredith and Daniel’s Master Bedroom

If you read my blog post about gray sofas earlier this month, then you know I have sashayed into the realm of decorator. To recap: A friend asked me to decorate her new four bedroom apartment in New York City. There’s no construction, kitchens or baths involved; it’s the paint and wallpaper, furniture, rugs, lighting, and accessories. There are a few pieces making the move that I’ll need to integrate, and the toddler’s room is pretty much set, leaving the master bedroom, nursery, guest bedroom/office, playroom, living room, and dining room.

The master bedroom seemed like the easiest place to start. Meredith is really drawn to this bedroom, particularly the jade color, designed by New York City designer Fawn Galli.

Designed by Fawn Galli

I’m a huge fan of Fawn’s work. In this room, I  love the dramatic green headboard and wallpaper with surreal  tree forms. However, the bedroom that really spoke to me for this project was the one I wrote about for TradHome, by San Francisco designer (of whom I am equally enamored), Palmer Weiss.

Designed by Palmer Weiss

Some of the differences between the two rooms reflect how my tastes and Meredith’s can differ. She tends to favor curvier, more feminine styles, while I really like more spare, hard-edged lines. Luckily, blue and green are both of our go-to colors.

She knew she wanted an upholstered headboard. After sifting through styles and swatches from Jonathan Adler, Dwell Studio, Serena & Lily, West Elm, Crate & Barrel, Ballard,  Williams-Sonoma, Oly, Cisco, Vanguard, and Lee Industries, we chose the Serena & Lily Pondicherry trimmed with nickel nailheads. We haven’t confirmed an exact fabric yet, but it will be white.

For wallpaper on the bed wall, we ordered samples from Walnut Wallpaper, Graham & Brown, Burke Decor,and indie designers’ sites. I didn’t find a jade green—most were sea foam or pale sky blue. She liked several, and we narrowed it to two choices: Grow House Grow! ‘Mme. Jeanne’ and the new Timorous Beasties ‘Butterflies,’ which we have yet to see IRL (in real life).

Master bedroom floor plan

Which decorating scheme do you prefer?  
Feel free to leave feedback. Remember, I’m new at this.

Scheme #1

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Scheme #2

S H O P P I N G

Scheme #1
Wallpaper:
Grow House Grow! ‘Mme. Jeanne,’ Grow House Grow!

Bed:
Serena & Lily ‘Pondicherry’ Bed with Nailheads, Serena & Lily.

Nightstands:
Malibu Loft by Somerset Bay Concave Side Chest, Zinc Door.
Bungalow 5 ‘Jacqui’ Side Table, Clayton Gray Home.
Jonathan Adler ‘Preston’ Side Table, Jonathan Adler.

Rugs:
Suzanne Kasler ‘Oria Flower,’  Safavieh.
Jill Rosenwald ‘Fallon’ flat weave wool rug,  Zinc Door.
Surya ‘Spectrum’ wool rug, RugStudio.
Suzanne Kasler ‘Athene’ wool & silk rug, Zinc Door.
Martha Stewart ‘Ikat Marsh’ wool & silk rug, Zinc Door.
Frontier Moroccan flat weave wool rug, Zinc Door.
Bowron vintage shearling rug, Burke Decor.

Chandeliers:
Arteriors ‘Caviar’ Staggered Pendant, Candelabra.
Calais Glass Chandelier in Aquamarine,  Z Gallerie.

Dressers:
World’s Away ‘Studly’ Dresser, Zinc Door.
Jonathan Adler ‘Channing’ 6-Drawer Console, Jonathan Adler.

Scheme #2
Wallpaper:
Timorous Beasties ‘Butterflies,’  Timorous Beasties.

Bed:
Serena & Lily ‘Pondicherry’ Bed with Nailheads, Serena & Lily.

Nightstands:
Bungalow 5 ‘Jacqui’ Side Table, Clayton Gray Home.
Malibu Loft by Somerset Bay Concave Side Chest, Zinc Door.

Rugs:
David Easton Paro Grid wool & silk rug, Zinc Door.
Shabati Paxi wool & acrylic rug, Zinc Door.
Surya ‘Spectrum’
Thomas O’Brien Deco Garden wool & silk rug, Zinc Door.
Thom Filicia ‘Griffith Park’ wool & viscose rug, Zinc Door.

Chandeliers:
(Existing) Five-Light Coral Branch Chandelier, Ballard Designs.
Arteriors ‘Caviar’ Staggered Pendant, Candelabra.

Dressers:
Bennett Lowboy Dresser, Zinc Door.
Malibu Loft by Somerset Bay 12-Drawer Dresser, Zinc Door.
Vanguard Mirrored Chest, Horchow.

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March 1, 2012 · 7:07 am

Get the Look: 55 Coffee/Cocktail Tables

I’ve already given you the rundown on our living room coffee table situation yesterday. I realize I provide photos of our apartment when I talk about it, but that would require more tidying than I have time for, not to mention camera skills.

We sort of need a coffee table for our family room too, but I hate to take up the limited and cozy floor space. And it would be in the way during Oakley’s playtime. (My cat, not my kid.) I daresay side tables must suffice. In any case, here are 55 coffee/cocktail tables. More than a few are amazing.

S H O P P I N G

Concentric Brass Table by Codor, $5,600 at Tamara Codor, Dering Hall.
X-Frame Glass Top Table by Tapio Wirkkala for Artek, $14,705 at Hive.
Umbra Geometric Tile Table by Manulutio, $2,898 at Anthropologie.
Yellow Changeright Table by Worlds Away, $1,010 at Zinc Door.
Onyx Laser Cut Base Table by Eva Zeisel, $1,500 at DWR.
Lily Pad Table by Blu Dot, $399 at Hive.
Orange Lacquer Block Lucite X-Base, $1,495 at Jonathan Adler.
Braiden Oxidized Iron Coffee Table, $449 at Crate & Barrel.
Nixon Pierced Brass Base with Marble Top, $2,500 at Jonathan Adler.
Amoeba Table by Jens Risom, $991 at Hive.
Norwood Recycled Wood on Casters by Arteriors, now $2,518 at Zinc Door.
Como Bi-Level Table in Espresso Wood, $498 at Chiasso.
Gray Stones Table by Maya Lin for Knoll, $673 at All Modern.
Ion Round Glass Table with Ash Base, $299 at West Elm.
Diego Bronze Table w/White Top by Oly Studio at Tonic Home.
Set of Three Lucent Nesting Tables, $349 at CB2.
Two Tier Lucite Table with Brass Details at John Salibello Antiques.
Satellite Rec Rectangle Table by Loll Designs $519 at Design Public.
Black Hex Table by Cara and Cole , $781 at Candelabra.
Gold Leaf & Glass Sabine Table at Jan Showers, Dering Hall.
Around Table by Thomas Bentzen for Muuto, £449 at Made in Design.
Seguro Square Rustic Wood Table, $799 at Crate & Barrel.
Zebrawood Ellipse Table, $6,300 at Alexandra Angle, Dering Hall.
Brass Radial Base Table, $2,250 at Lawson-Fenning, Dering Hall.
Green Lacquer Jacqui Table by Bungalow 5, $715 at Candelabra.
Polished Nickel Table by Planter for Knoll,  $1,421 at Smart Furniture.
White Pipa Lattice Table by Oly Studio, $1,980 at Candelabra.
Keil Meshwork Table by Daniel Herr at Matter.
Lazy Susan Metal Strap Coffee Table, $1,350 at Candelabra.
Tri-Oval Glass Table by Ross Lovegrove for Knoll, $1,685 at All Modern.
Arktura Red Strand Coffee Table, $2,195 at Bobby Berk Home.
Splay-Leg Table by George Nakashima for Knoll, $1,676 at DWR.
Milo Baughman Bronze Geodesic Table, $6,500 at Converso, 1st Dibs.
Henredon Elephant Tusk Table, $2,300 at Galere, 1st Dibs.
Oly Studio George Table w/Black Resin Top, $1,845 at Candelabra.
Pierced Iron Base Table with Glass Top at John Salibello Antiques.
Smart Round White Marble & Chrome Table, $329 at CB2.
Kingston Driftwood Glass Oval Table by Arteriors, $1,260 at Candelabra.
Pi Steel & Black Laminate Table by Blu Dot, $599 at Smart Furniture.
Glossy White Rectangular Kira Table w/Chrome Legs, $458 at Chiasso.
Sea Green Coral Table by Arktura, $1,990 at Bobby Berk Home.
White Lacquer Capresi Swing-Out Table, $398 at Chiasso.
Red Around Table by Thomas Bentzen for Muuto, $640 at Ambiente Direct.
Fracture Table by Matthew Hilton, $3,385 at The Future Perfect.
Ash Base P7 Table with Glass Top by Jonas Wahlstrom, $299 at CB2.
Cork Table by Moooi, $423 at All Modern.
Olivia Nickel & Glass Round Table by Arteriors, $1260 at Zinc Door.
Rustic Pine & Iron Delwyn Table by Robert Ogden, $1,298 at Anthropologie.
Orange Zanotta Wire Table, $930 at Ambiente Direct.
Zuri Round Table, $599 at Crate & Barrel.
Brass-Plated Flash Square Table by Tom Dixon,  $865 at Lumens.
Tablo 3-Leg Table by Norman Copenhagen, $220CAD at The Modern Shop.
Pelutho Table by Lee Kirkbride, now $622.30 at The Future Perfect.
Steel & Glass Gubi Pedrera Table by Barba Corsini, $815 at Finnish Design Shop.
Kartell Panier Tables by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, $314 at Stardust.

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