DESIGN
Product Spotlight: Room & Board 2020 Fall Collection Offers Social Distancing Solutions
by Diana Mosher
Room & Board Business Interiors has your home office all figured out.
Category: PRODUCTS
APARTMENT DESIGN
Multifunctional Furniture that Pivots During—and After—the Holidays
by Diana Mosher
Anyone who works or lives in a cramped space is always on the lookout for storage solutions and furniture that can perform more than one function. One of the most celebrated examples is the Murphy Bed. Also called a wall bed, pull down bed or fold-down bed, a Murphy Bed is hinged at one end...
DESIGN
Q&A with Aronson’s Owner and Flooring Innovator Carol Swedlow
by Diana Mosher
New York-based Aronson’s does floor coverings really, really well. They specialize in sophisticated, high-end, boutique residential and commercial flooring, particularly in custom design, handmade, one-of-a-kind carpeting and area rugs. Aronson’s set out to be the source of beautiful and unique floor coverings that complete the high-end designs for architects and designers in New York City...
DESIGN
Barry Goralnick Reinvents the Classic French Horn Fixture for Currey & Company
Continuing a successful partnership with Currey & Company, New York-based architect and designer Barry Goralnick’s latest lighting collection is a reinterpretation of the perennially popular French Horn fixture. Goralnick gives this classic form a sleek, clean update with flared bell, gracefully tapered stem and sophisticated detailing. His inspiration stemmed from this iconic design motif which...
DESIGN
Behind the Scenes with Audrey Lane the Creative Design Resource for Luxe Porcelain Tile
by Diana Mosher
Audrey Lane is a luxury tile design firm founded by Holli Van Cleave and Jennifer Horning. The idea for the line started when these two self-described second generation “tile nerds” discovered a need in the industry for a bespoke option made entirely from porcelain tile. Audrey Lane is focused on the high end hospitality and...
DESIGN
Focal Points and Finishing Touches: In Case You Missed It (My July 2020 Newsletter)
by Diana Mosher
Every space needs a focal point whether it's an iconic piece of furniture by Vladimir Kagan or some other work of art. Even minimalist spaces incorporate art when applying finishing touches. Interesting pieces are waiting to be discovered at upscale galleries, second-hand shops and even during our own COVID clean outs of family mementos (a gallery quality frame and mat can transform a child’s drawing).
APARTMENT DESIGN
Work in the Living Room—or Outside—with Spacestor’s Portable KIT Desk
by Diana Mosher
As Spacestor’s first direct-to-consumer product, the KIT Desk provides a cost-effective solution for anyone seeking a more functional and attractive replacement for an improvised at-home setup, or for corporate buyers looking to invest in home office equipment for their remote employees. A built-in carry handle allows for easy transportation, so users can relocate throughout the...
APARTMENT DESIGN
Nemo Tile + Stone’s New Glow Collection is Delicate and Dynamic
by Diana Mosher
Glow is a refreshing new tile collection by Nemo Tile + Stone. It can bring a subtle but dynamic aesthetic to residential interiors and multifamily amenity spaces. Available in matte or glossy finish, this 2-in. by 10-in ceramic tile is offered in four delicate pastels: Rain (light blue), Blush (pale pink), Snow (bright white) and...
MULTIFAMILY DESIGN
1Valet’s Touchless Security Solutions for Apartment Buildings
by Diana Mosher
At the NAHB International Builders Show in Las Vegas I spent some quality time with 1Valet learning about the latest in building security and access technology. Watch my video to hear more about their Smart Building Ecosystem.
PRODUCTS
Unika Vaev Rolls Out Acoustic Solutions for Home Office and Multifamily Spaces
by Diana Mosher
Finding a quiet spot to work—or being able to block out background noise in spaces shared with others—is a recurring challenge in home offices and for apartment residents working at home from designated co-working spaces in their apartment properties. Now, through a new partnership, Unika Vaev is carrying Abstracta acoustic products. Two new collections, Trumpet...