Mammoth List of Interior Design Blogs
The mammoth list of interior design blogs that used to be in this space got too big for its britches, so I spun it off as its own blog. Please visit Design Blog List at http://designbloglist.blogspot.com. Don't you love the clever name?
Rocking Chairs I Love: Scott Morrison Edition
Scott Morrison is an incredibly talented chairmaker. His rocking chairs are beautifully made and ingeniously designed. Scott's Rocker Cradle (below) won the People's Choice Award in the 2006 Western Design Conference. It stands as a testement to his abilities as an engineer and an artist.
His Double Rocking Chair, called "Make Mine a Double," won First Place in the 22nd Annual International Design in Wood Exhibition.
As if these two weren't enough, I also love his Classic rocking chair out of claro walnut and his Butterfly Chair, which incorporates his trademarked Butterfly Joint.
The photographs are by Valerie Morrison, Scott's wife. As a side note, Scott's website (designed and built by Valerie) is one of the best I've seen in terms of its content and its design. Be sure to check out his section on the benefits of rocking and his description of the construction process. His website is www.finewoodworker.com.
His Double Rocking Chair, called "Make Mine a Double," won First Place in the 22nd Annual International Design in Wood Exhibition.
As if these two weren't enough, I also love his Classic rocking chair out of claro walnut and his Butterfly Chair, which incorporates his trademarked Butterfly Joint.
The photographs are by Valerie Morrison, Scott's wife. As a side note, Scott's website (designed and built by Valerie) is one of the best I've seen in terms of its content and its design. Be sure to check out his section on the benefits of rocking and his description of the construction process. His website is www.finewoodworker.com.
Rocking Chairs I Love: Dean Ludwig Edition
I like Dean Ludwig's sentiment that rocking chairs "symbolize quiet and pause and reflection in a world that is too hurried."
One thing I have not emphasized in these posts is the importance of finish on rocking chairs. Ludwig hand rubs eight coats of oil and beeswax on every one of his. That is an extraordinary amount of work but it is worth every minute when you see the luster it creates.
Ludwig learned about making rocking chairs from Maloof himself. You can certainly see Maloof's influence, but, as Ludwig says, the design of his chairs "will probably continue to evolve the rest of [his] life."
Check out more of Dean Ludwig's chairs and his gallery of other furniture at www.deanludwig.com.
One thing I have not emphasized in these posts is the importance of finish on rocking chairs. Ludwig hand rubs eight coats of oil and beeswax on every one of his. That is an extraordinary amount of work but it is worth every minute when you see the luster it creates.
Ludwig learned about making rocking chairs from Maloof himself. You can certainly see Maloof's influence, but, as Ludwig says, the design of his chairs "will probably continue to evolve the rest of [his] life."
Check out more of Dean Ludwig's chairs and his gallery of other furniture at www.deanludwig.com.
Lots of great ideas for making the most of your space
Awhile back I posted some photos for making the most of small kitchens, and now I'm continuing that with some more general inspiration to use throughout the house. Lots of good ideas here- both big projects and little projects!
Not that many of us have extra closet space, but if you're lucky enough to have some, take off the doors and turn it into a small home office.
A cabinet nightstand will give you more storage opportunities than a table.
Use the inside of doors to store materials, I put spice racks on the inside of my cupboard doors and they're super handy.
Radiators can be huge space-wasters, install a shelf for instant surface space. I have one in my bedroom, and I couldn't be without it!
These benches have been stacked to make shelves, and they can also serve for extra seating or a coffee table in a pinch.
Drawers under the bed are a great storage solution - put them on casters for even easier storage
via Martha Stewart
If you own the space and have the budget, utilize high ceilings by creating this very cool scaffold style bookshelf
via Jac de Villiers
via James Merrell Photography
Even narrow spaces can accommodate furniture like this half-table
Get two-timing furniture that doubles as storage
via AT Casa
Even odd nooks are put to good use.
If you have major carpentry skills - or access to them, this Manhattan apartment dweller created a swiveling tv stand, which can totally flip around depending on if he/she is in the bedroom or the next room.
via Point Click Home
If you have weird angled walls (like many old apartments), find small furniture and make use of the space
Make your rooms multi-task. Keep your bookshelves for storage, and install a sliding curtain when in need of a less cluttered feel.
Use bookcases and keep your wall space by hanging art from the shelves.
via Domino
These console tables are great because they have shelves or rungs that act as storage.
via Joe Schmelzer
You can keep your crafts in the living room - just choose a storage solution that can camouflage supplies, and ties in with your decor
via Easy Living
Images via Briger and Briger
Image via Sunset Magazine
Not that many of us have extra closet space, but if you're lucky enough to have some, take off the doors and turn it into a small home office.
A cabinet nightstand will give you more storage opportunities than a table.
Use the inside of doors to store materials, I put spice racks on the inside of my cupboard doors and they're super handy.
Radiators can be huge space-wasters, install a shelf for instant surface space. I have one in my bedroom, and I couldn't be without it!
These benches have been stacked to make shelves, and they can also serve for extra seating or a coffee table in a pinch.
Drawers under the bed are a great storage solution - put them on casters for even easier storage
via Martha Stewart
If you own the space and have the budget, utilize high ceilings by creating this very cool scaffold style bookshelfvia Jac de Villiers
via James Merrell Photography 
Even narrow spaces can accommodate furniture like this half-table
Get two-timing furniture that doubles as storagevia AT Casa
Even odd nooks are put to good use.
If you have major carpentry skills - or access to them, this Manhattan apartment dweller created a swiveling tv stand, which can totally flip around depending on if he/she is in the bedroom or the next room.via Point Click Home
If you have weird angled walls (like many old apartments), find small furniture and make use of the space
Make your rooms multi-task. Keep your bookshelves for storage, and install a sliding curtain when in need of a less cluttered feel.
Use bookcases and keep your wall space by hanging art from the shelves.
via Domino
These console tables are great because they have shelves or rungs that act as storage.via Joe Schmelzer
You can keep your crafts in the living room - just choose a storage solution that can camouflage supplies, and ties in with your decorvia Easy Living
Images via Briger and Briger
Image via Sunset Magazine
SAY IT AIN'T SO, DOMINO!!! Domino Folding
I just got word that Conde Nast's Domino is folding! This is a sad day. :( Supposedly the website is going away too. Wow, I'm still in shock...
*My favorite thing that comes in my mailbox*
This just in from NY Magazine:
UPDATE: "This decision to cease publication of the magazine and its website is driven entirely by the economy,” Condé Nast CEO Chuck Townsend says in a press release that went out just now. “Although readership and advertising response was encouraging in the early years, we have concluded that this economic market will not support our business expectations.”
*My favorite thing that comes in my mailbox*
This just in from NY Magazine:
UPDATE: "This decision to cease publication of the magazine and its website is driven entirely by the economy,” Condé Nast CEO Chuck Townsend says in a press release that went out just now. “Although readership and advertising response was encouraging in the early years, we have concluded that this economic market will not support our business expectations.”
Rocking Chairs I Love: Bill Lindau Edition
In the section on his website about his rocking chairs, Bill Lindau says, "I design and build handmade rocking chairs that are unlike any other chairs on the market." I agree. He also makes the very interesting point that while his chairs are influenced by the work of Sam Maloof, Maloof himself was influenced by the work of Finn Juhl and Hans Wegner. I'm familiar with Hans Wegner, but I'm psyched to look into the work of Finn Juhl.
Lindau's chairs are amazing, but one in particular (above and immediately below) blows me away. It is a walnut rocker with quilted maple backrests and bubinga accents. I LOVE the asymmetric back. The quilted maple backslats are positively iridescent. The seat is made with some of the most beautifully figured walnut I have ever seen. The curves on the arms rests are incredibly clean and crisp. If you have a pulse, you can't look at this chair and not be thrilled at the state of craft in America. Believe me, if I had $4,000 bucks, I'd be sitting in this chair right now.
Here's another walnut rocker with plain maple backrests.
Look at the camphor burl backrests on this Appalachian black cherry rocking chair.
Check out more rocking chairs and other furniture from Lindau Woodworks at www.lindauwoodworks.com. Bill has a companion website at www.customrockingchairs.net.
Lindau's chairs are amazing, but one in particular (above and immediately below) blows me away. It is a walnut rocker with quilted maple backrests and bubinga accents. I LOVE the asymmetric back. The quilted maple backslats are positively iridescent. The seat is made with some of the most beautifully figured walnut I have ever seen. The curves on the arms rests are incredibly clean and crisp. If you have a pulse, you can't look at this chair and not be thrilled at the state of craft in America. Believe me, if I had $4,000 bucks, I'd be sitting in this chair right now.
Here's another walnut rocker with plain maple backrests.
Look at the camphor burl backrests on this Appalachian black cherry rocking chair.
Check out more rocking chairs and other furniture from Lindau Woodworks at www.lindauwoodworks.com. Bill has a companion website at www.customrockingchairs.net.
Gorgeous colors I wish I was brave enough to use!
Sorry this is just getting to you! My computer wasn't feeling too well, and had a little accident...*blush* But we're feeling better now. So, some of you know I'm a big fan of the all white interiors. These rooms drive a hard bargain though! They definitely add energy and freshness to the space. Have any of you been braver than me and gone with a bold or bright color in a room?
*gulp* Love this wallpaper with the gold in the next room!
via Better Homes and Gardens
ooh...like this
I think gray with yellow or light green is really classy
via Ideal Home
I should just go for it and use pink already since there's no man inhabiting with me to protest ... ;)
via Point Click Home
*gulp* Love this wallpaper with the gold in the next room!via Better Homes and Gardens
ooh...like this
I think gray with yellow or light green is really classyvia Ideal Home
I should just go for it and use pink already since there's no man inhabiting with me to protest ... ;)
via Point Click Home
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