Clearly, Lovely, LUCITE!

Posted under Trends by admin on Monday 25 January 2010 at 2:39 pm

 

Sometimes chic, sometimes cheap, Lucite is back in style.  Thanks to the recession, value-driven Lucite is having a revival in both fashion and furnishings being seen in jewelry, shoes, chairs, tables, bedframes….  Invented in 1931 Lucite, also known as Plexiglas, is a kind of molded thermoplastic resin. It has come and gone through the decades and we are glad to see it is back again.  Fresh, light and versatile, Lucite pieces can go into literally any interior space.  Word to wise though – as with all trends a little goes a long way. Blend the pieces in and don’t overdo it!. Have fun!

Here are a few examples of beautiful Lucite! (more…)

ARTWORK – ONE OF THE FIVE FOUNDATIONS of Good Design

Posted under The Five Foundations, Trends by admin on Tuesday 5 January 2010 at 12:59 pm

The ART of ART

Key to successful interior design, Artwork is one of Beasley & Henley’s FIVE FOUNDATIONS of Good Design.  

Artwork serves both an emotional and practical function in a space, tying the space together and bringing unity to sometimes disparate elements.  The color, subject matter, theme, even the framing, are critical to the completion of the design and to creating a focal point where a room’s colors and elements coalesce.

Artwork can do this subtly by carefully coordinating colors and styles with the environment or it can be done in a very bold fashion with artwork that seems in contrast with the environment. (more…)