GREAT DESIGN PICKS

There is a big misconception that great design must be expensive. On the contrary, great design can be found in all shapes, sizes, and price points. Especially with the inception of big-name designers creating product lines for budget friendly stores such as Target, great design has truly become accessible to the masses. Here are a few of my favorite finds recently:

Johnny Lamp from CB2 199.00 Beautiful lines reminiscent of an architect's desk lamp. Artemede Tolomeo Floor Lamp, Retail $540 : Slightly different shade & finish, same industrial feel. West Elm Zig Zag Rug that adds a dramatic ethnic punch to a room Retail: $229.00 for a 5'x8' Madeleine Weinrib Zig Zag rug: thousands! Chiasso Miami Sofa $1198, looks fun and incredibly modern B&B Italia starting at $2009.00 Sleeker than the Chiasso version but not necessarily in every man's budget. This style is so fun, a traditional chandelier demurely encased within a sleek shade. This version is available at Chiasso for 298.00. Another version can also be found at Z Gallerie but this looks more expensive. Neiman Marcus's version with a hefty $3125.00 price tag.


A pair of Louis XVI chairs that retail for $6400, or $3200 each again with a gorgeous limed wood finish. Similar armless chairs in the Louis XVI with the same limed finish are available at Wisteria for $379.00 each.

This is a fabulous Eileen Gray inspired side table with a removable tray available at West Elm for 199.00 The chic Eileen Gray original, available through 1stdibs.com or $550.00 if you would like a authorized reproduction from DWR. Again another Art Deco inspired piece from West Elm. This one is clearly influenced by the incredible pendant fixture design by Jean Perzel in the 1930s.
Original Jean Perzel fixture as featured in Elle Decor, April 2008 Woodsy chic, as featured in this shelter magazine spread. Cheyenne Horn side table, sexy lines with a rugged inspiration available at Z Gallerie for only 199.00 Gorgeous Sheepskin rug/throw to add to the woodsy spirit. West Elm 249.00 Another fabulous find at West Elm, antler lamp $149.00. Lars Bolander also carries a similar table lamp for $250.00 Antler Floor lamp featured in a Domino Magazine spread, retail $2530.00 Z Gallerie side table with a Moroccan feel, $199.00 Odegard Jour table made out of marble and available in various stones, as well as wood. West Elm animal skin rug. stunning attention grabber for only $329.00! Similar rug as seen in the apartment of famed interior designer Laura Bohn. If you love Danish modern but can't afford the high end designs, Ikea is undoubtedly your friend. Granted, I am typically not a proponent of MDF furniture, they do carry some fun designs worthy of a test. This chair is all wood and only $39.99!
Svedese Chair, upholstered seat and back, $250 each. While not expensive, not as fun and versetile as the simple wood version at Ikea. Great pendant fixture from CB2, great for a dining room or kitchen, currently on sale for $79.99 A similar pendant fixture as seen in Domino Magazine and painted in crisp glossy white.

Websites to visit for fabulous furniture and inspiration:

www.westelm.com
www.zgallerie.com
www.chiasso.com
www.target.com
www.wisteria.com