Cast-Iron Comeback

C A S T - I R O N   C O M E  B A C K Time-honored fixture material gets modern design treatments A skillet hidden away in a cabinet, or some other small piece of cookware - that's about all the cast iron you'll find in most modern homes. In the early 1900s,

Wall Trending: March 2011

TRENDING NOW : STAR STUDDED - AWARD WINNING INTERIORSSir Elton John & David Furnish Sir Elton John and his partner, filmmaker David Furnish, asked Martyn Lawrence-Bullard to design their Los Angeles residence. “Our goal for this apartment was neither entertaining nor having house guests—it’s about function, about us,” says Furnish. “Though Elton’s definitely a maximalist, I,

Set to Hollywood

Photography By: Kevin Winter While watching the Oscars Sunday evening with all the trendy fashions and styles, my thoughts moved away from what people were wearing to the influence of film and interior design.My first love in film is old movies and for many reasons: the suave and glamorous actors and actresses, the intricate costumes, and of course

Wall Trending: February 2011

TRENDING NOW: Light-emitting Wallpaper Dutch designer Jonas Samson‘s light-emitting wallpaper concept makes it possible “to use a two-dimentional flat surface as light source instead of a 3D object. As long as the wallpaper is turned ‘off’, it is indistinguishable as a source of light. Instead, it is just what it appears to be: wallpaper.”  >> www.jonassamson.com 14.36

Furniture that makes a Fashion Statement

  Check out the Glamorous Table Design Resembling the Signature Red-Soled Louboutins. For the Ladies reading the WALL and especially for the gentlemen looking for an expressive gift for their loved one, this new exceptionally fun and elegant table design could be a beautiful acquisition for your home. Stiletto by Splinter Works was created to express the

Designer Showhouse Tour

I recently attended a designer showhouse tour of 5 homes which benefitted the Sarasota Orchestra. The homes ranged in size from 3000 sq.ft.to almost 12,000 sq.feet. They varied in style from Meditteranean to Italian country to French country. Whether they were 1 or 2 stories , they all had many common elements. They were elegant, sophisticated,

TREND WATCH: Color and customization trends for your kitchen

If you want your home to reflect your personal style, why not start in the kitchen? The kitchen, commonly the most popular room in the house for everyday life and entertaining, doesn't have to be cookie cutter with coordinating color schemes. Current trends give homeowners leeway to add personal flair to the kitchen with bursts of

Bathroom Redo

How much do you actually know about tile?  If you're thinking about a bathroom redo, let the experts guide you.  The right tile is vital, it anchors the entire space in the bathroom, and sets the tone. The bathroom is a high-value area of your home, which means you will get back the money in your

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