BLOG - February 1, 2012 - February 29, 2012

Don't you sometimes feel as is you've seen everything there is to see in the world of interior design?  Some been there, a little done that?  As a designer you, quite honestly, come across a lot of the same things over and over.  After all, there are only some many vendors and they produce only so many product lines.  It is such a great feeling to come across something you've not seen before.  The immediate reaction is along the lines of "I want to use everything they make!"  I recently had one of those moments when I discovered a British company called Soane.

Soane was founded in 1997 by Lulu Lytle and Christopher Hodsoll (I guess I'm a bit late to the party on this one...).  The company's pieces are historically-inspired but have a thoroughly modern relevance.  I find many of the items they offer to be just one step to the right of normal, which makes them feel very unique and fresh to me.  Check out some of my favorites below.  And Soane, if you're listening - come visit us on this side of the pond.  We could use a bit of your British sensibility!

Top row:  Swivel Quiver Klismos Chair, Card Table, Karnak Cabinet, Globe Wall Light

Center row:  Colonnade Bench, Bascule Desk

Bottom row:  Ripple Console, Crillon Dining Chair, Large Bookcase Etagere, Yacht Bar Stool

I was in Ralph Pucci yesterday and as usual was stopped in my tracks when I wandered by this sofa.  It is one of my all time favorites.  It's silly how many tear sheets and images I have of it saved on my computer from various presentations.  We have yet to get a client to use as its quite pricey, but it's so good looking and out of this world comfortable! Anyway I thought I would share one of my all time faves with you all.  I also happen to love the table on the left of the sofa.