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September 30, 2009

The Quest for Quality

Posted in houston interior design tagged at 9:35 am by luxuryforthehome

I began receiving the J. Peterman catalog after reading about it in a Dan Kennedy book.  I love to linger over the catalog because of the content.  The copy is wonderfully written, enveloping you in a story about a shirt, coat or bag.  The catalog gives life to its products, just as we give life to our client’s home.  This arrived in my email this morning and made me chuckle – so for a quick share…  I especially like the last line.  I think I’ll adopt it -

“We are now in an epic battle against all things mediocre in your home!”

Enjoy!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Jonathan Sexton
Director of Marketing
The. J. Peterman Company
(859) 254-0779
press@jpeterman.com

PETERMAN DENIES WRONGDOING IN ECONOMY UPSWING

LEXINGTON, KY – Sep. 30, 2009 – In a recent press conference, J. Peterman addressed rumors about the company’s role in “single-handedly managing to turn the economy around.”

According to recent indicators, the market is hitting an uptick and at least one economist who preferred not to be quoted, said that he could not rule out a renewed public interest in unique, quality goods.

Peterman denied any wrongdoing on this account. “[The economy] is what it is. Our customers are smart people who like interesting stuff… If they like it, they buy.”

When asked if he had ever monkeyed with pricing in an attempt to move the market, Peterman initially replied, “Never.” Then, after a brief word with someone nearby, he mentioned something about a secret web-only code that could “possibly fall under that category.”

About the company: J. Peterman has been in an epic battle against all things mediocre since he started the company in 1987 and began traveling the world to find uncommonly good things.

For information: http://jpeterman.com/uptick.asp or press@jpeterman.com

September 24, 2009

The building of a luxury shower

Posted in Uncategorized tagged , at 11:03 am by luxuryforthehome

Today is a day for details. How detailed is detailed? In this case deadly exact. Kohler’s system is nice, but complex in it’s installation. Because so many of the fixtures are recessed in the wall with only a 1/8th inch allowance, we are spending our morning fine-tuning. Say hello to Sergio!

The second picture shows the hole for the shower speakers, the new line shows the increase we have to make in the hole, about 1/16th inch. Details, details, details.

September 23, 2009

What does your room say about your personality?

Posted in Houston Interior Designer, Houston Interior Designers, houston interior design at 6:33 am by luxuryforthehome

Check out my guest blog post on Home Intel’s blog to find out what your room could say about your personality!

http://homeintelblog.com/

September 20, 2009

The Luxury of Mirrors

Posted in Design Inspirations, Design inspiration, Fireplace, Houston, Houston Interior Design Blog, Houston Interior Designer, Houston decoration, Luxury for the home, Luxury interior design, defining your luxury, houston interior design, mirrors at 5:16 pm by luxuryforthehome

By Leslie Hassler
 
Mirrors are one of those staple items in each and every home.  The challenge in using them is selecting one that is unique and supports the style of the home.  The next challenge for most people is how, when and where to use them. 
 
Mirrors should be placed with a specific purpose in a room.  Is your small scale room claustrophobic?  The a large mirror can make the small space feel expansive. Does your room have an awkward niche, or is it lacking windows and natural light? A purposefully placed mirror will divert the eye and provide reflection of natural light. 
 
I often see mirrors placed above fireplaces, which in itself is fine, but what I find troublesome is what the mirror is reflecting, often times, it is a ceiling fan, or a plain ceiling.  When the reflection is devoid of interest, the use of the mirror has failed.  So when you place mirrors, do it with purpose, consider the reflection, and make it a luxurious one.
APF Group Mirror

APF Group Mirror

The full-wall mirror used in this narrow dining room adds depth and dimension to the room.  Even with a table full of guests, the space feels expansive and inviting.  I love that the gold frame on this mirror is the accent color in the space.  If the frame had been one of the darker colors present in the room, the expansiveness create by the mirror would have been too defined.
 
Ritz Carlton, Florida. Designed by Avery Brooks.

APF Group Mirror - Ritz Carlton, Florida. Designed by Avery Brooks.

 This is a spectacular example of a use of a mirror.  The scale works well with the over-scaled fireplace and mantle.  Even though it is large, it blends into the room, almost acting as a window.  The attempt to blend this mirror into the space can be seen in the treatment of the narrow mirror frame.  I can’t be quite sure, but it seems that the frame repeats the wallpaper pattern on the wall.  This is one room that a visitor wouldn’t really be sure that it was a mirror at first glance.

Sitting Area in Master Bedroom. Interior Design by Stacy Lapuk.

Sitting Area in Master Bedroom. Interior Design by Stacy Lapuk.

I found this to be another great use of a mirror. The Interior Designer, Stacy Lapuk, made the most of this little nook by installing a mirror that nearly fills this small wall.  The reflection of a beautiful master bedroom, crystal chandelier and a large window magnify the natural light in this corner.  She also has created beautiful reflections with the tailored back of the chaise and ormolu accent table.  A joy to the eye, no matter what way you look it.
 
 

September 8, 2009

The Luxury of Free Time

Posted in Design inspiration, Luxury for the home, houston interior design tagged at 6:30 am by luxuryforthehome

Welcome back to work America! Our Labor Day was filled with much labor, but a little fun too. I can now say that I have laid a tile floor and helped with the grouting and finish out of the floor. I do enjoy learning the hows of my profession, but I can say that I appreciate my tilesetters even more & never want to do that again. ;)

That being said, we were able to indulge in one of my personal luxuries and enjoy a picnic with our extended family at an outdoor theater production of Guys & Dolls. It was a gorgeous evening and a wonderful production in Addison, Texas. So as we get back to a busy week of work, I’ll share these photos.

September 3, 2009

Master Bath Luxury: Digital Controlled Showers

Posted in Luxury for the home, Luxury interior design, houston interior design, luxury homes, master bathroom remodeling at 4:38 pm by luxuryforthehome

I am so excited to share with you one element of a master bath remodel we are working on.  The system from Kohler (www.kohler.com) is the DTVII system, we won’t be incorporating the steam aspect, but all the other functions will be there.  If you haven’t had a chance to look at this system, then run to your neighborhood plumbing showroom and check out the display.

Our clients especially like the thunderstorm setting, which creates clouds in the ambient rain system and then flashes with thunder and lightning, pretty fun.  The control module has multiple presets for  heat and chromotherapy for the individual users.  I personally would be excited to utilize the media module allowing my favorite music to play as well.  Again this is a shower to be enjoyed and relished as you get ready for your day or relax at the end of the day.  Once it is in place, I’ll share pictures.

more about “Master Bath Luxury: Digital Controlle…“, posted with vodpod

September 2, 2009

Guest Room Luxury: Making the Most of out small spaces

Posted in Children's Room, Contemporary Bedroom, Design Ideas, Design Inspirations, Houston Interior Design Blog, Kitchen design, Luxury for the home, Luxury interior design, Modern Bedrooms, Traditional Bedroom, children's bedrooms, defining your luxury, houston interior design tagged at 1:38 pm by luxuryforthehome

By Leslie Hassler, Allied ASID, AKBD
Guest rooms poise a challenge, especially in more urban areas and older homes.  Our guest bedroom gets used, but only about 20 nights out of the year.  I love some of these options for challenging areas for guest beds.
This is currently on Decorati’s (www.decorati.com) homepage.  The look is so stunning, that it takes a while to notice how small the overall space is.  The window definitely helps the space not feel claustrophobic.  I love that the bedding is also perfectly scaled to the size of the bed (one of my LUXURY TIPS).  See what a difference it makes?
Very small bedroom area, Highlights on Decorati.com

Very small bedroom area, Highlights on Decorati.com

Again, when space is a premium, think of smart storage solutions.  You could find this ottoman by TLS Designs (www.tlsbydesign.com/) in almost any room of the house.  What a great way to be able to host your guests.  The trick here is the complete bedding ensemble to make your guests feel special.  The ottoman is a blank canvas itself.  I keep wanting to put a kick pleat skirt on it, or maybe a fun print for the fabric.  There are just so many ways you could customize it for your interior.
Ottoman Sleeper from TLS by Design

Ottoman Sleeper from TLS by Design

Houston has been behind in the high-rise condominium market, but we are building them like mad in an effort to catch up.  One challenge we are finding for our clients is was to maximize entertaining areas, while still allowing for guest stays.  I LOVE the wall beds from Boone Wallbeds (www.boone-wallbeds.com) – why there isn’t something like this in the US, I have no idea.  The styles presented on their site have sophistication & style.  You really need to check them out!
Linea Line of Boone Wallbeds

Linea Line of Boone Wallbeds

Open Linea Line from Boone Wallbeds

Open Linea Line from Boone Wallbeds

I think this is one of the best ideas for childrens’ rooms.  This chair from Century Furniture (www.centuryfurniture.com) is a great example.  The chair itself is a chair-and-a-half, making a great chair for bedtime stories when they are young and a great chillin’ chair for the teen years – perfect for the BFF to spend the night.
Century Sleeper Chair & Ottoman

Century Sleeper Chair & Ottoman

I caught this in the September issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine (www.bhg.com).  These homeowners integrated the bed into their kitchen area – a new take on the bed and breakfast concept for sure.  This is just another way to show that you can get a guest bedroom in just about anyplace you may want it.
Guest Room Double Duty - Better Homes & Garden - Sept. 2009 issue

Guest Room Double Duty - Better Homes & Garden - Sept. 2009 issue
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