New Year’s Resolution – Get Organized

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Followed by “get fit”, “quit smoking” and “learn something new” the most popular resolution that’s made year after year by millions, is to “get organized”.  Lucky for those who love modern design, this resolution is easily translated into having a more organized living style because contemporary storage solutions are full of ingenuity and often feature multiple functions and hidden capabilities.  What’s more, these clever organization mediums are versatile and can be easily integrated into any room in the house.   Here are our top 3 solutions that are bound to help organize any room.

Modern wall units are a great way to take advantage of vertical spaces in any room by offering dedicated display areas as well as hidden storage.  Check out Gallery 115 wall unit with LED lighting by Milmueble for inspiration.

Gallery 115 wall unit with LED lighting by Milmueble

Designer storage and shelving solutions often double as room dividers and sculptural décor as is the case with My-Kado bookcase by Cattelan Italia.

My-Kado bookcase by Cattelan Italia

Platform beds with storage are a great way to declutter.  Storage can be in the form of an under-the-bed hydraulic lift mechanism as seen with the Selex Rex platform bed by Milmueble or as part of the headboard’s design as seen with Luxor 903 platform bed by Milmueble.

2012 PANTONE Color of the Year is 17-1463 Tangerine Tango

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

A vibrant color choice for the year that is predicted to bring economic upturn and global recovery, Tangerine Tango is a reddish orange that is destined to uplift spirits and re-energize its surroundings.  Pantone’s executive director Leatrice Eiseman has summarized the true essence of this color by describing it as “sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it, reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”

17-1463 Tangerine Tango - 2012 Pantone Color of the Year

In modern furniture design, we have already seen intricate examples of how orange revives and differentiates one piece of contemporary furniture from another era and it is a matter of months before we see so much more of orange incorporated into designer furniture from leading European manufacturers.

Tangerine Tango

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Cattelan Italia’s Orion Floor Lamp on Season 6 of Design Star

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

Premiered on July 11th 2011, the 1st episode of HGTV’s mega hit reality competition, Design Star exceeded expectations of its much anticipated return.  With 12 designers, a superstar judging panel consisting HGTV’s renowned and highly revered interior designers (Genevieve Gorder, Candice Olson and Vern Yip), and a Design Star Season 1 alum and star of his own HGTV show Color Splash, David Bromstad in the role of a mentor, the show was off to fantastic start.

New York City penthouse interior design by Cathy & Leslie featuring where Orion floor lamp by Cattelan Italia on HGTV's Design Star

The first week’s challenge entailed competitors to transform a $7 million New York City penthouse using personal styles of interior design and working in pairs.  Although they didn’t win the challenge, design duo, Cathy and Leslie, produced impressive results that conveyed a cohesive color story and inviting ambiance using earthy tones, textures and statement lighting, which is where Orion floor lamp by Cattelan Italia played a major part with its oversized dimensions, soft curvatures and minimalist silhouette.  The modern great room ended up being so well designed that despite the stunning views of NYC skyline seen from the windows, the interior of the room held its ground, captivating attention through its every element.

Milan Salone Del Mobile 2011 Highlights – Picture Diary Part II

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Our tour of this incredible designer furniture nucleus continues with visits to the amazing Cattelan Italia showroom where we literally spent hours gawking over their stunning 2011 collection in addition to visiting other showrooms that sparked great curiosity with new finishes, upholstery and simply striking new modern designs.

Cattelan Italia Showroom

Cattelan Italia showroom in Milan Salone Del Mobile 2011

Cattelan Italia showroom at Milan furniture Fair 2011

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Oversized Modern Floor Mirrors

Friday, April 1st, 2011

Dramatic, impressive and full of eccentric integrity, oversized designer floor mirrors are a must have in the modern bedroom, living room or dining room.  Leaning against the wall or mounted on it, modern floor mirrors are destined to enhance the room with reflective qualities, offer a full-length view of its surroundings, add textural variation, and adapt hard to match materials and finishes as well as offer an unrivaled focal point.  Some of our favorites are:

Pasha Leather Floor Mirror by Cattelan Italian

Pasha Leather Floor Mirror by Cattelan Italian

Kolonaky Floor Mirror by Tonin casa

Kolonaky Floor Mirror by Tonin casa

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