black walls

Black walls might sound sort of scary but they actually can be pretty amazing. Like white walls, black walls are classic and go with almost any style. However, they tend to be much more of a statement so they aren't always as easy to incorporate into an overall design. One of the biggest things to keep in mind when considering painting walls black is that there needs to be a lot of natural light in the room. Without light, the room will be dark and the tone will fall flat. Personally, I would love to do a den or cozy family room in black. See below for some inspiration images. Happy hump day!

1. source unknown  2. via urdesign by bfs design  3. source unknown  4. via ELLE home of Sasha Adler  5. via Architectural Digest home of Jenni Kayne  6. via The Peak of Tres Chic original published in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles 7. via small shop blog design by Gabriel Hendifar

artist feature: Lulu de Kwiatkowski - LULU DK

via Elle Decor photo by Amanda Marsalis

This week LULU DK launched their online lifestyle shop. Founder and designer of LULU DK, Lulu deKwiatkowski is the creative force behind the company. Her personal style, design sensibilities and paintings inspire what has become a lifestyle brand. Lulu grew up the youngest of six children on the beaches of the Hamptons and the Bahamas. Early on she showed an inclination towards the arts and went on to receive a fine arts degree from Parsons School of Design. After completing her degree, she spent five years of studying trompe l'oeil painting in Paris and traveling the world. Upon returning to New York City in 1998, she launched LULU DK fabrics. The brand has since expanded to include wallpaper, bedding, rugs, leather furniture designs and with the opening of their online shop much more. All of the LULU DK's designs are hand produced by Lulu and contain her bold signature style. 

Below is a selection of Lulu's creations for your viewing pleasure.  

LULU DK Ischia Framed Print

LULU DK for MATOUK 

LULU DK dove art decal

LULU DK colors - rose textile

LULU DK child for SCHUMACHER

milo baughman

This week, I have been busy sourcing Milo Baughman chairs for two separate clients. This has been my first opportunity to really research his designs and I have enjoyed learning more about Baughman and his long relationship with the furniture company Thayer Coggin. Here are a few of my favorites chairs and some beautiful examples of how they could be incorporated into a room design. 

via 1stdibs, Lonny design by Angie Hranowksy, shelter

via Thayer Coggin, Metropolitan Home, Lonny photo by Patrick Cline and design by Laura Day

via 1stdibs, via Mackenzie Pages blog design by Sally Wheat Interiors, via Charleston Magazine home of Carolyn Evans