Pantone’s spring 2012 color trends
February 16, 2012
Welcome to our analysis of Pantone’s color trends for spring, 2012.
We’ve taken the colors that Pantone picked to be hot this spring and matched them up with new fabrics and furnishings to show you how you can incorporate these new colors into your home.
The first color scheme features pinks, blues and neutrals.
The items from this color scheme can be found at: fabric at Schumacher showroom at IMS, blue table and pink vanity at KDR Showroom at IMS, and blue chair at Room and Board.
The second color scheme picked from the spring colors features the new color of the season, Tangerine Tango, along with olive, grape and navy.
The Items from this color scheme can be found at: fabric at Schumacher showroom at IMS, chair from Design Within Reach, lamp from Francis King at IMS, blue chest from KDR Showrooms at IMS.
More color examples to come…
home goods; valentine’s day style
February 14, 2012
It’s Valentine’s Day. The roses, chocolate, and handmade poems are in full swing, it’s true. Here are some lighting, furniture, accessories, and more pulled together with this day of love in mind. These pieces could add a splash of color (and love) to your home everyday!
1. Fuchsia chandelier from Francis King; 2. Kissing Giraffes Rug from Jonathan Adler; 3. Red lacquer bench from Bolier; 4. Mr. & Mrs. Salt and Pepper shakers from Jonathan Adler; 5. Red painted chest from Francis King; 6. Magenta pendant from Francis King; 7. Poppies floral tile mosaic from BonTon Tile at Rubble Tile; 8. Red cocktail table from Francis King; 9. Pink indoor/ outdoor stackable chair from Rich Rosenberg; 10. Flamingo writing desk from KDR Showrooms.
showcase home porch:afters
July 6, 2010
The 2010 ASID Showcase Home Tour has come and gone. What a great 4 weeks it was! Thank you to all who came to support ASID, the four beneficiaries, and great interior design!
If you didn’t get a chance to go take a peek inside, here are some of our after shots from the front porch at the Isles home…
Porch highlights:
- We sanded down the floor, which was covered in paint, and found Douglas Fir flooring that was original to the home, built in 1908.
- To add color and texture, we applied a navy vinyl floor covering to the ceiling.
- Since the homeowner is a world traveller, we incorporated many of his own pieces into the design.
- We specified furniture from Grange’s new outdoor line from KDR Showrooms.
- All of the fabrics in the space are indoor/outdoor from KDR Showrooms.
- Palm leaf ceiling fans were installed to circulate fresh air.
- Antique furniture pieces and accessories were found at Spinario Design in Northeast Minneapolis.
- A new Waverton Cambria top was fitted to an existing antique Weiman table in the seating area.
What are some of your favorite design features? We’d love to know!
cheers, amber
story of a hauthaus porch
May 24, 2010
Once upon a time, there was a front porch in a beautiful home on Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis. It needed some love and care. The floors were painted a cement grey color, and the beadboard ceiling needed a little bit of updating.
The new, large windows boasted a breathtaking view of the lake and running trail, which made this porch an ideal place to gather with friends and family.
Enter hauthaus. Holly and Amber used the concept “Gentleman in the Jungle” and ran with it.
They crossed their fingers as the crew from Vujovich Design Build sanded the grey paint off of the floor. It was a pleasant surprise to find the original Douglas Fir wood flooring from 1908 intact. What a sight to see! It was a shame that such beauty had been covered up for so long under all those layers of paint.
The floor was stained to a pretty fruitwood finish and a navy vinyl floor covering was installed on the ceiling to add color and texture to the space. Furnishings were sourced at Spinario Design and KDR Showrooms in Minneapolis. Some of the homeowner’s own pieces were used in the final design of the porch.
Just as the opening day of the showcase home was nearing, the furniture was delivered and finishing touches were put in place.
The curvy Teak chair and ottoman and “Purple Heart” wood table were built by an Italian furniture maker. The homeowner, Dan Beuttner, found these pieces of reclaimed wood while on his travels through South America.
It seems as though every piece in this home is special and has a fun story.
We hope that you can stop by the houses in the next few weeks to see the finished hauthaus porch and to view other brilliant designer work!
Tickets are available online at www.mspmag.com or you can stop in at a ticket outlet such as Lunds, Bachman’s or Patina for discounted tickets today!