In Store Designer

EPISODE 08: 22 Bond St.

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:20:58 +0000

On this episode of In Store Designer we take a trip down 22 Bond St. to meet with Dana and Sherry Solomon. They have created their own unique style that blends old world Paris and London with a little contemporary and a dash of Rock and Roll. This combination is their design DNA that can all be summed up with “Home Sexy Home.” You are sure to be pleased with what they have in store.

-Eric.

22 Bond St.

www.22BondSt.com
126 N. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

EPISODE 07: BOURGEOIS BOHÈME

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:39:40 +0000

Come with In Store Designer and take a trip to Paris without ever leaving Los Angeles. We are meeting with Frederic Lazare of Bourgeois Bohème who sells amazing Parisian antiques along with his own custom atelier designs. You won’t find pieces this unique anywhere but here.

-Eric.

Bourgeois BohÈme

www.BoBoInteriors.com
330 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Another leap forward for wallpaper

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:25:36 +0000

Wallpaper has been making a resurgence lately in the world of design. Once regarded as out of date and tacky it is now considered hip and fashionable. Especially with the help from designer wallpaper boutiques sprouting up like Walnut Wallpaper in Los Angeles. But now we can add Kredema Design from Sweden to the list of wallpapers reinvigorators. With their new line titled appropriately “Off The Wall” your wall paper takes on a functional three dimensional shape. They have created several different off the wall shapes to create shelves, book holders and sconces in the most strikingly subtle fashion. I guess wallpaper is going to have to stay en vogue for at least a few more years…

-Eric.
[via Shelterrific]

What single photo defines your design style?

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:34:22 +0000

People ask me all the time what my style is. It’s such an interesting question because most people like more than just one thing. It’s like asking someone what their favorite movie is. That’s just a really hard question. So I started thinking about what people mean when they ask that question and I have rephrased it for them into something interesting:

If you had unlimited money how would you design your home?

Well here you go:

If I had unlimited money this is close to what my house would look like. I have always been a fan of the “High-Tech” style of the 1970′s, including people like Richard Rogers, Norman Foster and Michael Hopkins. Especially the Hopkins House (1976). This example plays homage to the High-Tech style through the use of exposed air-ducts and industrial lighting fixtures. But mostly I love the uncluttered minimalist design. I have always wanted a large open space filled with only a few select things. Also, my style wouldn’t be complete without concrete floors. To me, there is just something magical about concrete.

So, here is the challenge for you. What one photograph best represents YOUR style?

Get back to me.
-Eric.

[Credits: Photo by Bilyana Dimitrova, via Plastolux]

Is it possible to fall in love with a clock?

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:22:46 +0000

I think I just did. Inovaxion’s WoodStation clock has such a minimalist design I feel like it is a must have for my minimalist apartment. Made and distributed exclusively from France I don’t think you will find this in stores anywhere soon but luckily you can easily buy it online for $175 (yikes.)

The clock looks like a simple piece of wood to the untrained eye, however when you wave your hand across the front the LED lights from behind the wooden veneer snap into action to give you the local forecast, temperature and time. Not the cheapest digital clock in the world, but then again this thing is all about the design. I’ve seen other people online claiming this clock is for children, but those people are crazy, this clock is for anyone with a good eye!

From Inovaxion

-Eric.

Episode 06: Isotrope Design

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:00:06 +0000

I am so excited to be able to show everyone the fresh and amazing work of Isotrope Design. These Italian sisters take their sculptural pieces of art and turn them into functional pieces of furniture. Every single piece they design has a modular aspect that makes it spring to life. I know you are going to enjoy this episode!

-Eric.

ISOTROPE DESIGN

www.IsotropeDesign.com
(Featured at Rehab Vintage Interiors)
7609 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

EPISODE 05: REHAB VINTAGE

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:49:20 +0000

In this episode of In Store Designer we meet with Patrick Fraleigh from Rehab Vintage Interiors. He rehabilitates what some would consider junk into genuine pieces of vintage Americana.

So if you are in need of a really unique piece or just want a very interesting place to shop around go check out the store:

Rehab Vintage Interiors

www.RehabVintage.net
7609 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

-Eric.

Episode 04: Silica Three

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:28:43 +0000

I am so excited about this episode of In Store Designer. We are fortunate enough to visit with David Pierce of Silica Three. Silica Three is an importer of fine Danish and Swedish modern furniture. The immense warehouse holds some amazing finds if you are willing to brave the vast collection of furniture to discover just the right piece. We all had so much fun making this episode so we hope you enjoy it.

And if you saw some things you like on the episode feel free to go down to the warehouse and check it out yourself:

Silica Three

www.SilicaThree.com
5533 Satsuma Ave,
N. Hollywood CA, 91601
(Just make sure to check the website for the hours or call ahead)

-Eric.

Contest: Malcolm Fontier / A+R

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:43:25 +0000

We are visiting A+R a wonderful home accessory store which is the site of our first product giveaway. Watch this video to find out what you can win! This promotion is thanks to the generosity of Malcolm Fontier. If you like some of the products you see on the video be sure to check out the websites and contest rules below:

Malcolm Fontier

www.MalcolmFontier.com

A + R

www.AplusRstore.com
1121-1 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291

-Eric.

Contest Rules:

The contest is now closed. The winner will be announced shortly but please feel free to leave a comment anyways!

Episode 03: Landon Cole

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:25:38 +0000

I am so happy to bring you another excellent episode of In Store Designer. This time we visit Kat Waller who designs for Landon Cole Furniture. She gives me a really interesting view of what’s in store along with a couple of tips to make sure my furniture is communicating.

If you like Kat Waller’s designs please give her a visit at:

Landon Cole

www.LandonCole.com
149 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

-Eric.