![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() We’re not just buying wicker baskets, brooms, ceramics, and quilts because they look cute-we’re sourcing these handmade goods directly from the artisans, ateliers, and businesses dedicated to making them in small batches while also using locally sourced and natural, sustainable materials. If you can’t convince your grandma to hand over the heirlooms passed down for generations (or her ancient Le Creuset dutch oven), don’t be afraid to hit the flea markets or estate sales to hunt down some rare gems. Consider doing something on a smaller scale like channeling the energy of Bemelmans Bar with a chic bar cart-or in my case, a bar cabinet-set up with fancy vintage glassware like this set of cocktail glasses by Farber Bros. ( Plaid, tartan, and checkerboard prints to be specific.) Some of the less controversial staples for this aesthetic include natural wood tones, leather and velvet furniture, porcelain dinnerware, and an impressive collection of antiques bound by a traditional color palette that drenches the walls with a sense of timelessness (navy blues, deep burgundies, rich greens, light blushes). You can cancel that subscription to “quiet luxury” because bringing the country club home is rooted in embracing the classics: heritage, tradition, and loud layers of stripes. The return of old money aesthetics has been a rude awakening for some, but others are absolutely living for the prep effect. ![]() “In addition to upholstery, we used corduroy to line every drawer where our socks and loungewear are displayed, to create an experience similar to the presentation of fine jewelry and watches on velvet.” While I’m at it, let’s throw denim furniture in the ring too-I’ll always be rooting for the jouch! Take a subtle step into prep “We specifically selected Kvadrat Phlox because its rich texture is the perfect complement to the luscious textiles like silk and cashmere used in our products,” Comme Si founder Jenni Lee explains in an email. I full-on squealed when I walked into the pop-up Comme Si boutique at Hudson Wilder and saw custom corduroy seating in the prettiest shade of pink. For a while, I thought I might never see a modern version and then came Uma’s T4 collection and OMHU’s Teddy sofa. “We chose corduroy because it closely mimicked the ribbing that we utilize as a design motif throughout the Comme Si collection.” Photo: Sean Davidson Cushioned in corduroyĪll I’ve ever wanted is a corduroy couch. “Every detail was designed with intention,” she says. If 2024 is all about standing on business then there’s no better way to practice what you preach from the comfort of your home.Ĭomme Si founder Jenni Lee was keen on creating a space where form meets function when conceptualizing the Brooklyn boutique with designer Devan Elías. “We crave that human element that is round and soft, and sensual in a way,” she told Design Within Reach. Earlier this year, Australian designer Sarah Ellison introduced a coffee table version of her signature Yoko bed (a platform frame with oversized ball feet). Just when you thought Adwoa Aboah’s pink primary bathroom couldn’t get any better, around the corner awaits a beautiful bathtub with ball feet from Edwins. Whether it’s on the bottom of a bathtub, a bed, or a table, you won’t be able to get around running into spherical feet. But a lot of the time, the creativity is confined to what we can readily forage, source locally, and what the market is able to provide at the moment.” So the next time you’re conceptualizing the “perfect” arrangement to bring a room to life, forget what’s trending and consider thinking outside the box with your botanical references. As Asmite further explains, “There’s a slight pressure to want to keep creating new arrangements every time. For many florists, steering away from what is expected stems from a desire to improvise and further develop one’s style. “The arrangement was familiar, nostalgic, and idiosyncratic,” she shares in an email. Back in October, I was delighted to see an installation by Asmite Gherezgiher at Black Folks in Design’s Spotlight II showcase that highlighted okra by pairing it with striped horsetail (equisetum), datura, banksia, chili peppers, and datura pods. If tomato girl summer taught us anything, an obsession with produce can lead to some pretty incredible-albeit unusual-decorative accents in the home. “I combined it with the zebra-like striped horsetail grass and used colorful, shiny peppers as my ‘flower moment.’ The datura pods were added to give drama with its reach and prickly appearance.” Photo: Kelly Marshall Unexpected botanical arrangements “For the Spotlight II exhibit, I was excited to highlight okra because it is African and my mother’s favorite,” Asmite Gherezgiher says about conceptualizing the photographed arrangement. ![]()
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