La-Z-Boys may be deceptively comfortable but boy are they hard on the eyes! A proper man deserves a proper armchair – one that is conducive to lounging, but also screams out to company, “pick me!†when it’s time for a…
Author: Meghan
GET THE LOOK: VAN GOGH’S BEDROOM
A Modern Take On Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles I first laid eyes on Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles as a teenager and immediately wanted it as my own. I thought it extremely nice and cozy, even in its apparent…
MANCAVES: LET THERE BE LIGHT…CEILING LAMPS (Part 2)
As we outlined last week, most living areas do best with at least three different light sources: a floor lamp for directed light, a ceiling lamp for overall illumination, and accent lighting to set the mood. Today we focus on…
LOOKALIKES: PHILIPPE STARCK’S LOUIS GHOST CHAIR
Designer Philippe Starck’s take on the classic Louis XV armchair, the Louis Ghost Chair, has become an iconic jewel in the crown of its manufacturer, Kartell. The funky chair has been increasingly popping up, in all its transparent glory, in…
MANCAVES: LET THERE BE LIGHT…FLOOR LAMPS (Part 1)
A great, well-placed lamp can dramatically alter how a room looks and feels. So, if your living room’s only light source is the generic ceiling lamp that came with your place, it’s time to shed some light on your mancave.…
1stDIBS PICKS
Should you ever find yourself in the market for a 1955 Frank Lloyd Wright lounge chair (to the tune of $15k+), 1stDibs is most likely where you’ll want to look first (www.1stdibs.com). This online middleman for luxury antique and vintage…
MANCAVE MAKEOVERS: GET A GOOD RUG
RULE #2: Get a good rug. There’s a reason why some designers select a rug before anything else when designing a living space: they anchor a room and can serve as a roadmap in picking colors and textures for your…