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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: Borgo Contract Seating
The people at Borgo have recognized and pounced on an innate human need – the need to sit. Their products cover a wider range of seating options than most people know exist, from office seating to side chairs, lounge recliners to conference seating, industrial to hospitality style. Any type of chair you can [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Trend Spotlight: Sunrise, Sunset
The sublime awe that we feel when we look at the sun setting or rising on the horizon can be incorporated into our everyday experiences with a little interior design know-how. Golden edged blues, deep purples, incandescent yellows and oranges all can be used to recreate the natural feeling of a sunrise or sunset. [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Designer Spotlight: ITF 100% Design
ITF 100% Design has over 25 years experience in the interior design business, having started out as a wood block production company and branching out from there. Now, they have incorporated the sturdy construction and versatility of their designs from the past with their passion for working with clients to produce emotional, functional modern [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Trend Spotlight: Textured Fabrics
The recent developments in interior design show a love of fabric – but not in the ways we’re used to. In the past, modern design used fabric as an accent color or pattern. Adding some animal stripe throws or rich burgundy pillows seemed the natural way to incorporate fabric into otherwise leather- and chrome- heavy [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Designer Spotlight: Deckstool
Reclaiming discarded items and showing them in a new light is a great trend in eco-friendly interior design products, and Deckstool does this with a flourish. Using a unique technique, they take old, used skateboards and reconfigure them to become useful once again, as stools or side tables. Perfect for a college dorm, a trendy [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Designer Spotlight: Adam Rowe Design
Simply stating that the old meets the new in Adam Rowe Design’s work is not going deep enough. The innovative use of classic design and modern material, of using basic building blocks to create one-of-a-kind works of art, is something that this designer does with apparent ease. His ethos is to “fully develop what [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
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.
Furniture Store Blog
Divine Lounge Chair from Ventury Luxury Furniture of Paris
If you enjoyed the Otto Sofa lounge from Maison Ventury Paris you will also love the Divine lounge chair that allows you to create your desired look with mix and match materials and patterns. The smooth sloping curve of the...The "Parisian Chic" Otto Sofa from Maison Ventury Paris
The Maison Ventury Paris founded by Emmanuel Touraine and Vincent Cadena understands the concept of global design and craftsmanship. The company "reflects Frances standards of style and elegance taking inspiration from the poise and glamour of Parisian chic". The "Otto"...Aircraft Inspired Conference Tables from MotoArt
You may have seen some of the cool bars and desks from we have featured from MotoArt, the air craft parts rehabilitation specialists who use a wide variety of wing segments etc... to make innovative furniture. Here are some of...New Lavatory Faucets from Fluid's Swing Line
Here are the latest in lavatory faucets from Fluid. Called the "Swing" collection, Fluid sought to design a line of hardware that would appeal to many different decorating styles from clean and simple to more artistic in form and shape....Dual Pop : Apple Docking Station / Clock Radio from Dual
The iPod and iPhone accessories keep on coming and here is one from Dual that probably doesn't need a lot of explaining. The Dual Pop 100 includes a docking station, FM radio and an alarm clock in a small package...The iLAND Circular Lounge Seating by Tom Kühne
Casual furniture hits a new low, the floor that is with the "iLand" circular seating from designer/manufacturer Tom Kühne. The basic structure is foam with removable covers in a variety of choices which include the 70's style combination shown that...New Wall Hanging from Studio Lawrence
This wall hanging is called "Along These Lines" and was recently showcased at 100% Design in London. The piece is comprised of 100% wool felt lanes that are attached to a steel rail. There are nine standard colors to choose...Quark Dining Table from Damian Barton
Damian Barton's "Quark Dining Table" is definitely different in its appearance and construction. The Quark is made from two identical opposing cut and rolled aluminum plates joined seamlessly creating a second level for storage supported by removable tubular steel legs...NYU Student Wall Art for Sale
Furniture Fashion was contacted by students of NYU that are selling art as part of a group project. The class centers on entrepreneurship where a group of students decided to create contemporary design objects and sell them online. The website...Decorative Planters and Plant Stands by De Castelli
Dress up your home with designer planters and plant stands that are complimentary to any interior or backyard setting in a wide variety of styles and finishes from De Castelli. Albino Celato, creator and advocate of the brand De Castelli...Design Your Own Dining / Office Chair from Rolf Benz
Rolf Benz invites you to "Design Your Own Chair". Choose from a wide selection of bases, and then add arms in Oak, Walnut or leather, shiny or matte finishes, and a fabric or leather of your choice. The 620 and...Circle : The Ultra Modern Sofa Sectional from Walter Knoll
The "Circle" seating group from Walter Knoll is far from the norm and is not for every one unless they have a serious love of outrageously cool furniture. The Circle is made up of four parts that create a semicircular...9 Storage Solutions with Contemporary Styling
The everyday battle of keeping "things put away" is something we all face in our daily lives. Storage solutions can play a big part in having the right environment to keep things picked up as well as a routine donating...Acrylic Furniture from Designplus for In House Design
The innovative designers at Designplus are always coming up with creative products for their commercial clientele, and here are two pieces from the "Acrilic Forniture" series done for In House Design. The acrylic dining table houses a colorful padded form...Contemporary Wall Shelving from Move
In this contemporary wall shelving from Move of Italy the supports become part of the design. The concept is rather simple, but when completed and installed on a wall it creates a nice triangle effect that creates a visual place...DECORATING DIVA
Sophisticated Glamour: Home Decor & Design Trends 2010
“Sophisticated Glamour” is our second defining design trend from The Decorating Diva.com’s interior design and decor trends report for 2010. Each day, starting November 30th through December 9th, a new post highlighting our forecasted design directions will publish. Please subscribe to our RSS services (feed or email) , follow us on Twitter or become a [...] Related posts:Eco-Redefined: Home Decor & Design Trends 2010
We start off our annual interior design and decor trends report with the first of our 10 defining home design trends for the coming year. Each day, starting today November 30th through December 9th, a new post highlighting our forecasted design directions will publish. Please subscribe to our RSS services (feed or email) , follow [...] Related posts:12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 1}
DESIGN FOR THE BEDROOM Schlossberg Sophia Luxury Bedding at Bonswit DESIGN FOR THE STYLISH HOME OFFICE Audrey File Tote & File Folders [...] Related posts:In-Review: Design Miami 2008 Highlights
Design Miami 2009 opens to the public on December 2nd 2009. In the meantime, here’s a few of our favorite images and reports from last year’s amazing show. {Stay tuned for our Design Miami Coverage starting Dec 1, 2009). Design Miami 2008 in one word: Impressive. A must see for the design aficionado. Not just for [...] Related posts:Heather Bourgeois of Create H Designs
Heather Bourgeois,design blogger, interior design student and Decorative Product Specialist at Sherwin-Williams, is the creative dynamo behind the attractive and visually engaging design blog, CreateH. Tell us a little about yourself and your design blog, CreateH. I’m Heather! (Hence the ‘H’ of CreateH). I’m a recent graduate of a small upstate NY private college. I graduated [...] Related posts:Clever Design Transforms a Trouble Space into a Spacious Contemporary Kitchen
Having designed thousands of kitchens has given award winning kitchen designer Jennifer Gilmer the insight and experience to tackle even the most daunting of kitchen design projects. Jennifer describes the design challenges and the solutions she and her design team used to create an amazing kitchen from what had previously been an awkward space (after [...] Related posts: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:HGTV Blog
Chairs by Angelo Surmelis: The Hepburn & the Grant
/td> Angelo and the team at angelo: HOME want to give you a chair. And they want to give you the chair of your choice. To win, follow the HGTV angelo: HOME Holiday Gift Giveaway posts, and solve five clues. Watch for blog posts all week to see what you’re playing for: the opportunity to choose a chair [...]HGTV’s angelo:HOME Holiday Gift Giveaway — Clue #1
If you read my Thanksgiving post, you know that our big holiday giveaway begins today. Someone is going to win his or her very own Angelo Surmelis chair! I’m sure you’d rather get the details from Angelo himself, so sit back, relax, and enjoy. Think you know the answer to clue #1? Find out for sure (and [...]Christmas Appetizer
Christmas is finally here. It is close enough to December to get out the tree and start enjoying all of your holiday decor. One thing I want this year is new appetizer plates. We are going to have some gatherings at our house, and this will allow for a whole new look without breaking the bank. These Red Velvet Appetizer plates [...]Time to Get Your Clark Griswold On
What better way to work off the extra calories than to set up a brilliant outdoor holiday display. Need inspiration? Check out the Amazing Fact blog spot, it’s got extravagant light displays from all over the world – everywhere from Malaysia to Columbia. (Click on each image to see them a bit bigger.) Do you already have the best light display on [...]A Holiday (Giveaway) to Remember
I can’t stand it. It’s time! The cat is coming out of the bag. Today – Thanksgiving – is the day. And boy, do we have a lot to be thankful for. Get ready, HGTVers. We’ve cooked up quite the giveaway, just in time for the ho-ho-holidays. *Big, big thanks to the many elves who have been [...]For the Kid at Heart
Everyone needs a toy for the holidays, no matter what your age. Check out our Kid at Heart gift list. Go medieval on your coworkers with the desk catapult! Tin toys are inexpensive, irresistible and collectible. Ultimate grown-up dollhouse. It’s pricey but extraordinary.Let There Be 8.5 Million Lights
After the turkey gets put away, it’s time to jump into the shopping and decorating fray. But somewhere between feeling just plain busy and over-the-top overwhelmed, imagine having to put up 8.5 million lights and 15 miles of garland. That’s what the Disney folks are doing this year. For me, watching Behind the Magic: Disney [...]3 Quick (and Free!) Thanksgiving Centerpieces
Thanksgiving is this Thursday. Not much time left before guests arrive. I have a few ideas for simple centerpieces that are big on style but can be put together using elements gathered on a walk through the woods or from your own backyard. Okay, in all truth, these hedge apples (a.k.a osage oranges) didn’t come from [...]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 [...]© 2009 Created by Alicia Valair on Ning. Create a Ning Network!
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