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DIGITAL HOSPITALITY DESIGN
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Welcome to the November 2009 digital edition of Hospitality Design (HD) magazine. This convenient format gives you easy access to all the feature articles and departments found in the print edition delivered directly to your inbox every month. With the Digital Edition, you can easily share articles with colleagues, make notes on pages, and save past issues for future reference without taking up valuable shelf space.
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Designer Spotlight: Rayka Design
Esthetics and engineering combine in the products from Rayka Design. They have a whole catalog of elegant, modern, and avant garde pieces, such as the attractive dish rack and the wavy, bubbly chair pictured above. This firm is also a creative powerhouse, constantly working with clients to produce items that meet their specifications. They will [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Trend Spotlight: Make a Statement
Your home should say something about you, not about what the current trends in interior design are. Of course, you can use these for inspiration and for new ways of looking at space, color and objects, but you should always keep in mind that you’ll be the one living in your home. Look at each [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Designer Spotlight: The Other Edge Design Studio
Industrial sturdiness and delicate organic design meet in the products at The Other Edge Design Studio. The Jasmine Table in particular, pictured above, is a work of fusion art that would look great in any loft, home, or edgy business. The design is inspired by artisans from Japan, and works to “mark the transition from [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Designer Spotlight: RB Object
RB Object is a fledgling design firm that has only one product line to its name, but the concept is so refreshingly simple that it looks like they’ll go far with it. The Collect 01 Table/Cabinet/Stool is a piece that is designed to explore the relationship between person and object. It is inspired [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Trend Spotlight: Cheery Citrus
Add some light to your home with the vibrant tones in the citrus family. Anything from sunlight yellow to blood orange will pack a punch as either an accent in a more neutral room or the more prominent theme in a livingroom or bedroom. It is very easy to go overboard with citrus, [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Designer Spotlight: Ideenfischa
The designers at ideenfischa want to emit passion, emotion, ideas and relationships through their work. They are concerned with the ways in with people interact with their physical environment, and have created a wealth of products designed to shake this up. They combine seriousness with playfulness, innovation with tradition. Their vision is [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Trend Spotlight: Chrome
Ah chrome. In the 50s and 60s, this was the ultimate modern material. Anything with a bit of chrome simply radiated technological advancement, superiority, and innovation. Now, we’ve all gotten over chrome as a symbol of modernity, and instead have incorporated it into interior design as an accent, a subtle nod to [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Trend Spotlight: Revive the Past
The great thing about modern interior design is how it builds on the past – and how the past can be brought back to life through a little artistic re-imagining. Design firms like Amir Ambiance have incorporated ancient stone, mural, stucco and other highly textured wall treatments into their repertoire, and it looks fantastic. [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Designer Spotlight: lichtkanzlei
The origami minimale concept lighting designed by lichtkanzlei takes the delicate folded paper from the Japanese traditional art scene and brings it into the modern home. The folds emit a warm glow that runs the spectrum from muted to bright illumination. Each piece is unique, and is numbered as part of a set. [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Designer Spotlight: Aimee Hartshorn
Some of the best interior designers today are not those who have been at it for decades, but the younger, fresher bunch that are eager to please. Aimee Hartshorn is just one such designer. She is a recent graduate from an Interior and Furniture Design degree, and her newly developed talent shows a [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Furniture Store Blog
The Indian Inspired Jocopo Furniture Collection from Modani
Inspired by the dedicated artisans of India, the Jocopo Indian Furniture Collection from Modani features detailed curves and intricate patterns with a metallic finish and plush velvet lining. The Jocopo Collection offers dining chairs, benches, consoles and stools of various...Museum Acclaimed Custom Furniture Assemblage #4
This custom furniture compilation called "Assemblage #4" was created by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2004. There are several elements which create the overall visual appeal and make this work really "pop" when it is seen. The elements within include:...Gravity Defying Divided Sideboard by FRONT DESIGN
The "Divided Sideboard" was created by FRONT DESIGN with the concept of doing something different than a traditional furniture sideboard. From the Magic Collection, this piece defies gravity in the way that one drawer is not connected to the other...Cool CD Shelves by Arik Levy
These CD shelves were design by Arik Levy. The "ladder" concept works where the shelving sits against the wall much like how a ladder would on a house. These CD shelves are constructed of Dibond alumimun panels which provide stability...Wall Mounted CD Storage by Cinna
It's hard to find a nice way to store CDs where they are kept nearby, but without a cluttered look. This wall mounted CD storage solution unit is made by Cinna. It comes with a sliding door that does wonders...A Home on Wheels : The Camper Bike by Kevin Cyr
I have heard of the "home on wheels" but they are usually not bicycle wheels. Artist Kevin Cyr created that super sized Camper Bike tricycle / camper that is the perfect place to stop and rest when you are tired...Reclaimed Furniture Designs by Remy Tejo
Remy Tejo continues to work in reclaimed furniture designs by using discarded objects like milk bottles or drawers to create sculpture, furniture and home décor. This piece is an ensemble of 21 drawers that have been bound by a strap....Tree Trunk Bench by Jurgen Bey
For anyone who has used a log as a makeshift bench, you may see the real beauty of the Tree Trunk Bench from designer Jurgen Bey. The wise decision by Bey to offer the 3 cast bronze chair backs and...1981 Memphis Kristall pedestal table by DE LUCCHI Michele
Here is a great example from the Memphis collection created by DE LUCCHI Michele in 1981. The "Kristall pedestal table" was in interpretation of the Apollo XI Space Mission where it looks somewhat like a lunar lander. This table is...The Curvy and Looping Petal Chair by Stew Design Workshop
The unique looping and curvaceous styling of the "Petal Chair" from the Stew Design Workshop really bring out the natural beauty of the woods used and the possibilities for future woodworking designers. The Petal Chair is made from Baltic Birchwood...Pop Art Home Furnishings by Will Holman
Will Holman is an architecture student working in a post graduate program at Rural Studio in Newbern, Alabama. Will provided some pop art home furnishings that are available from his Etsy store here. The first is the "Foreclosure Fruit Bowl"...Aladino Up : The Modern Floating Bed from Alf Group of Italy
The Alf Group of Italy is one of my favorite up and coming European furniture makers, and I really have to say their new "Aladino Up" suspended platform bed is a step in the right direction. The collection also features...Pictures of the 511 House in Pacific Palisades
These house pictures showcase the work of Kanner Architects on the "511 House" in Pacific Palisades, California. The home measures 3,500 square feet and has two stories. A theme in the house plans was to blur the lines between indoor...The Most Incredible Ping Pong Table from Cumulus Studios
Landscape designer Nathalie Karg founded Cumulus Studios in 2008 to create functional objects for the outdoors with help from some contemporary artists. The rather indulgent limited edition mirror polished stainless steel "ping pong table" is said to have a finish...Award Winning LED Lamp made from Wood
This simple lamp won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award in March 2009 for its clever design. It is called the "LED Lamp". This desk lamp is turned off and on using a concealed sensor at the base of the...DECORATING DIVA
Eclectic and Fun December Diamonds of the Sea Ornaments
Aquatini Ornament Diamonds of the Sea Collection Claret Ornament Diamonds of the Sea Collection Hula Hula Ornament Diamonds of the Sea Collection Margarita III Ornament Diamonds of the Sea Collection Cocktail Shrimp Ornament [...] Related posts:Elegant and Adorable Christmas Ornaments from Franz
Holiday Greetings Ornament – Penguin Holiday Greetings Ornament – Polar Bear Holiday Greetings Ornament– Snowman Holiday Greetings Ornament – Deer Holiday Greetings Ornament– Christmas Tree Holiday Classics Ornament – Poinsettia Time to deck the halls and dress your Christmas tree, and we think these exquisite ornament designs from Franz are just perfect. You can buy [...] Related posts:Georgetown Kitchen Design Remodel by Jennifer Gilmer
According to Jennifer Gilmer, award winning kitchen designer and principal of Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath in Chevy Chase, Maryland, “designing a kitchen [in Georgetown] can be a challenge due to a lack of space or poor original overall floor plans.” A quick look at the redesigned kitchen (photos below) one can see that [...] Related posts:Contemporary, Eco-Friendly Kitchen Design by Jennifer Gilmer
Jennifer Gilmer, renowned kitchen designer and 2009 National Kitchen and Bath design winner, designed the stunning, Zen-like 276 square foot Bethesda, Maryland contemporary styled,eco-friendly kitchen pictured above. Jennifer’s kitchen “Green” design focused on the usage of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials ranging from the custom mixed stain to the cabinetry. The Columbia Forest Products’ PureBond [...] Related posts:Hostess & Kitchen Couture: Looking Glam this Holiday Season
True decorating divas would never be caught wearing bland, unattractive or heaven forbid, less than stylish kitchen or hostess wear. So imagine our delight when we learned about the elegant, glamorous and stylish aprons designed by Elizabeth Scokin of Haute Hostess Aprons. Finally a kindred couture spirit who’s shaking up the predictable, if not downright [...] Related posts:Retro Christmas Trees
Funky, colorful, unique and incredibly retro if that’s the kind of Christmas you’re dreaming of then we have the perfect Christmas tree for your home. Shown: Pretty in Pink Christmas Tree, Winter White Christmas Tree, Candy Apple Red Christmas Tree and Black Tiger Christmas Tree. All Available at Treetopia.com. 6′ Christmas tree with lights $299. Related [...] Related posts:Holiday Decorating Ornaments Snowflake Shapes and Patterns
Waterford 2008 Snow Crystals Pierced Snowflake Ornament (Waterford) Blue/Silver Snowflake Ornament (Christmas Place) Holiday Lane 3″ Ruby Red Metal and Gem Snowflake Christmas Ornaments (Macy’s) Silver-Plated Finish Embellished with Swarovski Crystals Snowflake Ornament (Target) Related posts:Holiday Decorating Ornaments for Pet ParentsHoliday Decorating Ornaments Christmas Tree MotifsChristmas Holiday Decorating Articles at a Glance Related posts:Holiday Decorating Novelty Fun Ornaments: Hippie Chicks, Martini Mermaids and Pink Diva Reindeer!
Christopher Radko “Rockin’ For Peace” Hippie Chick Ornament (Mister Nostalgia) December Diamonds MS. Aquatini mermaid Christmas ornament ( Kitsch City) Cupid Reindeer Krinkles™ Ornament (Bronner’s) Related posts:Holiday Decorating Ornaments for Pet ParentsHoliday Decorating Ornaments Angels from Adorable to Artistic Glass SculpturesHoliday Decorating Ornaments Christmas Tree Motifs Related posts:Holiday Decorating Ornaments Angels from Adorable to Artistic Glass Sculptures
Angel Girl with Tree Ornament (Bay Berry Cove) Blown Glass Autumn Angel (da Polania) Italian 24K gold,blown-glass Angel Ornament (Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland ) Related posts:Holiday Decorating Novelty Fun Ornaments: Hippie Chicks, Martini Mermaids and Pink Diva Reindeer!Holiday Decorating Ornaments Christmas Tree MotifsHoliday Decorating Ornaments for Pet Parents Related posts:Christine Skaley of Pillow Throw Decor
Christine Skaley, founder of Pillow Throw Decor, launched her decor designing and drapery workroom business after retiring from 26 years in the business world. She enthusiastically expresses her love of fabric and creating unique designs, ” Fabric fascinates me! I could work so much faster if I didn’t stop so often to admire the fabric [...] Related posts:HGTV Blog
Fall Color Trend: Honey Yellow
The perfect shade for Fall is Pantone’s Honey Yellow. Pair it with peacock blue or a brilliant purple for a fresh color scheme. Check out some of our favorite products in this warm, subdued hue. Other Fall Color Trends: Rapture Rose Iron American Beauty Warm Olive Nomad Purple HeartPlants That Come in From the Cold
They’re pretty spuds, but they’re not for the table. Garden blogger Kylee, at Our Little Acre, has dug up the tubers of her ‘Margarita’ sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’), hoping to repeat her past success at holding them over until spring. It’s a smart idea. We gardeners love to keep things going whenever we [...]Play with shape
This year when selecting a wreath for your home, play with shape and materials to make your wreath more unique and stylish. Create an eye-catching focal point with this blossom wreath. It has color and texture with velvety, fabric petals. Using boxwood, magnolia or holly branches can update your look without changing your color scheme. [...]Fall Color Trend: Rapture Rose
Definitely the most feminine shade of Pantone’s Fall Color Trends, Rapture Rose is a sophisticated way to add pink to your favorite room. We’ve pulled together a few fun products that feature this girly hue. Other Fall Color Trends: Iron American Beauty Warm Olive Nomad Purple HeartTrend Report – Giraffe Print
Spotted on rugs, towels, pillows and much more, giraffe print can add a little bit of the wild to your decor or wardrobe.Shop the Holiday Gift Guide
The clock is ticking down: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are days away. Feeling those Christmas-shopping butterflies?Traditional Style from Etsy & HGTV
Our friends at Etsy are back this week with another Get The Look: Home Decor Edition inspired by rooms from Designers Portfolio. This week they dive into traditional styling and have some great finds for your traditional living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Some of my favorites are: The Stained Glass Mosaic Art Mirror from Low [...]Designing the Perfect Living Room
With the holidays around the corner, a cozy, welcoming living room is a must. From arranging your furniture and art to creating the perfect fireplace, we’ve pulled together the ultimate guide for designing your living room. 9 ideas to customize your fireplace: 11 easy-to-create coffee table displays: 4 fresh window treatments: Over 30 more ideas for designing your living [...]Holiday Preview
I am so excited about Christmas this year. It is such a fun time of family, decorating, and seeing friends. Our December calendar is already filling up. I can’t wait for the day after Thanksgiving to put up all my Christmas decor. This year I have noticed a huge trend of glittered and sequined ornaments, [...]Fall Color Trend: Iron
The “new black” this season is Iron, a combination of gray and brown that can be paired with any palette. If you’re looking for new furniture or a fresh wall color, try grounding your space with Iron. You won’t fear making the commitment with this classic hue. Other Fall Color Trends: American Beauty Warm Olive Nomad Purple Heart© 2009 Created by Alicia Valair on Ning. Create Your Own Social Network
