What makes a house a home? Today Rajiv gives an updated tour of his apartment and shares some of the techniques he uses to make a living space the best it can be!
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Saturday, September 30, 2023
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Furniture Glossary: Chairs, Recliner Chair
Certainly the most comfortable of all upholstered armchairs, the classic recliner is defined by a back that can be lowered and a footrest that can be raised — thanks to a lever on the side of the piece. The recliner was created in 1928 in Monroe, Michigan by cousins Edward Knabusch and Edwin Shoemaker. Their company, Floral Furniture was later renamed Lay-Z-Boy — which is a common name for the style.
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Sunday, September 24, 2023
Furniture Glossary: Chairs, Queen Anne Chair
Named after the ruler who reigned over England in the 18th century, this style of furniture design is marked by simple features like curvilinear lines, vasiform splats, and cabriole legs (one of four supports shaped in two curves; one convex and the other concave). The seat of a Queen Anne chair is usually horseshoe-shaped. Carved scrolls and shells at the crown and knees of the piece also characterize this design. The seat is typically upholstered.
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Marissa Calhoun’s Feminine Chic Dreamhouse | Home and Texture House Tours
Today’s house tour features creative director, Marissa Calhoun. Marissa is a well-traveled, passionate marketing leader now showcasing her creativity and commitment to excellence in her Los Angeles home. Mixing unique colors, textures, and art, her space is a gathering spot for loved ones and creatives alike. Marissa’s favorite color, pink, is elegantly highlighted throughout her personal dreamhouse, especially in her outdoor kickback space. There’s a new Barbie Dreamhouse in the City of Angels, and it belongs to Marissa Calhoun.
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Furniture Glossary: Chairs, Parsons Chair
Much like the name suggests, the Parsons or Parson's Chair is directly related to the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France. It was created in the 1930s; the mission of the design was to provide comfort and versatility while keeping a clean, non-fussy silhouette. The armless chair has straight lines with a cushioned back and seat. This simple look makes it flexible enough for any room for use as an accent chair.
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Furniture Glossary: Chairs, Papasan Chair
Also called a mamasan or bowl chair, this is a large-rounded style with an angle akin to a futon. The bowl shape rests on frame made of rattan, typically. It has also been produced with a wicker or wood base. The papasan was introduced in the US around 1950 and really boomed in the casual and freethinking decade of the 1970s. The cushion is usually made of a thicker cotton or velveteen filled with a cotton fluff. The metal or plastic frame typically folds into itself, allowing for easy transportation and storage. These folding type designs are also called "moon chairs".
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Inside a 275 sqft NYC Apartment | Gail Schulman
Today we dive into Gail's 275 square foot NYC apartment in the heart of East Harlem, Manhattan. Her minimal aesthetic home is full of DIY projects and thrifted pieces. So much character in such a small space! Let us know your favorite part of Gail's apartment and make sure to take some design ideas for your own home!
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Saturday, September 9, 2023
Furniture Glossary: Chairs, Lyre Back Chair
The centerpiece of this chair is the curved, rounded lyre arm which resembles the shape of lyre — an ancient stringed musical instrument. Its origin is from the Greek Classical period (starting circa 1700 AD). A lyre chair features a splat that is made of single lyre scrolls. The wood can be intricate or simple in design. The seats are mostly wood.
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Furniture Glossary: Chairs, Louis XIV Chair
Named after King Louis XI, (1638-1715) this chair is made of finely hand carved solid walnut. The high back and cushioned seat is larger to accommodate the more ample space required by the fashions of his day. Because the chair was born out of the French Baroque period, the chair is typically covered in a rich tapestry, brocade or large pattern or velvet. It makes a dramatic and sumptuous presence in any space.
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Sunday, September 3, 2023
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