Sunday, November 25, 2007

octagon side table

Versatile accent table features an open latticework base, crowned with an octagonal top. Wood construction, with black ebonized finish. Fully assembled.
15.25"diam x 24"h.

octagon side table, black
each: $179.00

Parson's Desk


polished white $299.00 ($15*)

parsons desk with drawers

Versatile entry console or office essential with clean, straight lines and wood construction. Two drawers close flush for a smooth surface. Simple assembly.
48"l x 24"w x 30"h.
To see our Assembly Instructions, click here.

instant architecture: molding


We chose a rich coffee-brown background and bright-white panels for a dramatic contrast. This 1 3/8" astragal molding has a graphic, modern appearance, but molding of almost any size and profile will work.
Our total cost (including paint, materials and four molding panels): about $200


Materials

molding: 11/16" x 1 3/8" Poplar (181), about $.70/foot
adhesive: liquid nails, $1.99
spackle: Dap Fast 'n Final lightweight, $6.49/quart
primer: Bulls Eye 1-2-3 water-base, about $8/quart
paint: Regal Wall Satin in Mustang (on walls), $24.49/gallon
Waterborne Satin Impervo in White Dove (on molding), $49.49/gallon


1. plan out your panels

Measure the walls. Determine the number of panels you want and how many inches will surround each one.

Note: It's all about proportions. Once you know your dimensions, order precut mitered pieces (ends cut at 45° angles) of molding (two vertical, two horizontal) for each panel.

2. install one side of panel

If painting first, prime walls and follow with at least two coats of paint. Apply primer and one coat of paint to molding pieces, leaving mitered ends bare. The first piece to go up should be the vertical one closest to the room's corner. Use a level to establish a straight line at your chosen distance. Dab construction adhesive along the center of the molding and press it to the wall, using your line as an outside mark. Hammer 1½" brads (aka finishing nails) partway through the molding's thickest point, then countersink them.

3. secure the other sides

replace panel

Repeat the above process for the panel's bottom edge. Make sure you keep mitered ends tightly abutted. Then adhere the last two pieces simultaneously (requires a helping hand). If the rectangle looks straight, tack the other molding pieces in place with brads. Countersink nails and fill divots with vinyl spackling compound. Continue with remaining panels.





4. apply a finishing coat of paint

When panels are secure, seal boxes' inner and outer edges with light-duty painter's tape. Lightly sand molding to remove globs of spackling compound. With a 1" brush, sparingly apply a final coat of paint to the molding.

ruthie sommers - domino design project


the domino design project:
ruthie sommers
A tight grouping of small mirrors is a surprising alternative to the standard big one. And a fishnet stocking cut and pulled across a box-shaped coffee table, then lacquered, gives a plain surface texture.

  • Sofa*, Coffee table*, Lamp* all chapmanradcliffhome.com
  • Chair* potterybarn.com
  • Leopard-pillow fabric Quadrille cotton "Conga Line" about $156/yard, and Curtain fabric Quadrille "Potalla" about $172/yard, Pacific Design Services (310) 360-6418
  • Charger*, Throw*, Blue pillows*, Mirrors* and Ottoman* all target.com
  • End table* pier1.com
  • Rug 6' x 9' cotton "Heron Stripe" $194 dashandalbert.com for stores
  • Window shade 48" x 60" "Provenance" $390 hunterdouglas.com for stores
  • Wall paint Eggshell in Lavender Secret 1415, benjaminmoore.com for stores

the home depot marble tile


the 2007 best list: renovating
catalog picks

"My favorite thrifty trick is to slice reasonably priced 1' marble tiles into thirds and create a bordered running bond pattern (see page 132) on a kitchen floor. So elegant and simple."Suzanne Rheinstein


the home depot marble tile
The beautiful basic at a wonderfully affordable price.
12" "Grecian White"
$4.99/square foot homedepot.com for stores


tranquil bedrooms


Light blue is known to calm, so a small, blue-saturated sleeping space (with hints of cheery white) guarantees a restful vibe. Photo by David Nicolas / April 2006

the domino design project


the domino design project:
ruthie sommers

Soft-blue ceiling helps the pink accents pop and creates dimension in a petite room.

  • Headboard and canopy fabric Quadrille "Saya Gata" about $156/yard,
  • Lamp-shade fabric Quadrille "Flores II" about $156/yard, Chair and pillow fabric Quadrille "Lyford" about $192/yard, and
  • Wallpaper Quadrille "Criss Cross" about $128/roll, all at Pacific Design Services (310) 360-6418
  • Canopy German's Upholstery (323) 574-8929 for information
  • Coverlet PureDKNY cotton $250/queen, Shams $115 each, Flat sheet $90, Fitted sheet $90 and Pillowcases $65/set of two, all at Bloomingdale's (800) 555-7467 for stores
  • Nesting tables*, Lamp* and Butterfly print* all target.com
  • Ceiling paint Flat in Blue Flower 2057-60, benjaminmoore.com for stores

Thibaut - Brdigewater Fabric


Bridgewater Damask - Fabric Pattern Features

bullet Color Schemes – 5
bullet Vertical Repeat – 25 1/4" / 64cm
bullet Horizontal Repeat – 27" / 69cm
bullet Width – 54" / 137cm

bullet 100% Cotton
bullet Teflon® fabric protector

Where to buy:

Janovic Plaza RE:7th Ave
215 Seventh Ave at 22nd Street
New York, NY 10011
212-645-5454

Beckenstein Fabric & Interiors
4 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011
212-366-5142

Janovic Plaza RE:72nd Street
159 West 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023
212-595-2500

S Hart Interior Designs
622 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
212-977-1170

Calico Corners

Check out the fabrics here: http://www.calicocorners.com/category/fabric/spring+collections/boca+raton.do

$14 - $50 / Yard

Jonathan Adler vs. Ballard Designs

X-Bench
$700.00
You would be mad not to have two X-Benches under a console or opposite your sofa. Our X-Benches are an absolutely essential finishing touch.

This fully upholstered cushion bench has self welting and legs that criss-cross.

We now offer C.O.M. on all upholstered furniture. Provide us with your own fabric and add a dash of personal panache to our fab furniture.

Please call us at 1-877-287-1910 for order information

Click here for pricing and fabric options.

• Shown in Key Black (grade 3)
• 21" wide x 21" deep x 20" high




X-Bench

Great paired at the foot of a bed or as extra pull-up seating, our classic X-Bench is nicely padded and fully upholstered with self-welting. Hand crafted hard-wood frame.

This item may be purchased in any of our pre-selected fabrics or in a fabric that you select and send to us. Click here to find out more.

If you choose to send your own material, click here for an order form.

There may be variation in the placement of fabric on your upholstered item.
20 1/2"H x 20 1/4"W x 21"D
UB004 $169.00 - $331.00
Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. This is a custom item; therefore, it is non-returnable.

Headboards - Ballard vs. WS Home


WS Home - Queen $1,250.00 ($160.00*)

Our headboard derives its sumptuous feel from a padded camelback design defined by polished-nickel nail heads. Attaches to our exclusive wood bed frame or a standard metal frame (not included).

Dimensions:
Queen, 65" x 5" x 57" high



Stevenson Nailhead Headboard
Give your bedroom that custom look with our tailored Stevenson Headboard. Handcrafted of hardwood with clipped corners and fully padded for lounging and bedtime reading. Available in the fabrics listed below or your own fabric. Antique Nailhead trim supplies extra texture.

This item may be upholstered in any of our pre-selected fabrics or in a fabric that you select and send to us. Click here to find out more.

If you choose to send your own material, click here for an order form.

There may be variation in the placement of fabric on your upholstered item.

Queen -Truck Delivery $70

Ruthie Sommers - Living Room


Fruity hues keep this family-friendly den, above, crisp and stylish. Interior design, Ruthie Sommers, as seen in House Beautiful, September 2005. Photography, Jeremy Samuelson. (Click the full room image to see details.)