Saturday, March 28th I went to the Architectual Digest Home Design Show at Pier 94 of Chelsea Piers. For the $25 admission fee, I must say it was well worth it. My intentions for attending was to get a feel of the industry, measure how rapid my heart beat once I saw an amazing design, and to get ideas. I must say I initially felt a bit overwhelmed b/c I was surrounded by incredible talent and people who could afford to pay for these talents. I was in awe of the skills displayed in some of the booths. I must say I was a fan before, but after seeing more of their furniture, Ligne Roset designs are among my favorite. Lights Up!, based in Brooklyn, had some great lighting on display and will definitely be a store that I check out. Overall, this show taught me that interior design will be challenging, but it's a challenge I want to conquer. Here's a list of the some of the booths I visited and pictures of artistry.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Arch Digest Show NYC
I am going to the Architectual Digest Home Design Show on Saturday! Look out for a post next week on all of the amazing designs and ideas I encounter. Until next time...
The Show:
http://www.archdigesthomeshow.com/
The Mag:
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/
The Show:
http://www.archdigesthomeshow.com/
The Mag:
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Design My Room
Upon browsing Elle Decor's site, I discovered designmyroom.com. This is an online community for decorating enthusiasts. This is how it works: 1. You choose a room (bedroom, dining, bath, etc) 2. Decorate away! 3. Post your design. Yep, it's as easy as 1,2,3. Before I go into how amazing it is, I figure I'd divulge the cons first. Because it's a beta, as I'm sure among other reasons, there is bad depth perception - it's as if you're working with 1 locked layer in photoshop. Also, if I choose a bed facing forward from the product list, it's going to look pretty awky (awkward shortened) if I intend it to be sideways in my room. This, in turn, forces you to either limit your design or add furniture that fits in the position you want, but is the wrong color or style.
On to the good stuff. There is so much to choose from! Flooring - laminate? hardwood? vinyl? carpet? Countertops - granite (in many variations)? stainless steel? marble? Accent tables, sconces, fainting chairs, art work, plants, window treatments, you name it. Another amazing thing - everything you choose for your room or browse through is available for purchase. The site tells you how much it costs and where to get it. So, if you design your room and you absolutely LOVE the peacock blue on the walls, you can buy it with one click of your mouse.
It does take a good while to actually complete your room, so set aside about an hour and a half or more, or do it over several days like I did. I encourage anyone who reads this to at least check it out. I have posted my "Parisian Bedroom" on the site, and it is currently listed under "Recent Designs". If you read this much later after I post, you can simply search by my username on the site (15cousins) and leave comments and ratings. Much appreciated!
Here's a peek.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Urban Outfitters...Decorating Oasis?
I am all about bargain shopping. Whether I am looking for a pair of pumps, a new "little black dress", or a side table. And with this said, Urban Outfitters may not look or sound like it's a place for modern, innovative, and affordable furniture/decor...ah but it is! I have found so many little knick knacks, cute accessories and beautiful furniture pieces in store and online, that UO has become one of my go-to stores for a cute pillow, lighting accessory or whatever else I may have the urge to buy to spruce up a room. Another reason why I love UO stuff is that most of it just makes you laugh. To me, sense of humor is one of the most important things in a man, and furniture. Check out these decorative accessories that put a smile on my face and can add interest to any room. 
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