GREEN

We recently revamped our design studio and website as well as our logo, using a fabulous shade of green mixed with a charcoal gray.
We love the color green, which comes in an infinite number of shades - from lime and grassy green to deep moss tones. Designing either a room filled with green or just adding accents of green such as pillows or accessories, soft green is a soothing color that is the most restful color for the human eye, adding calm to any environment. A kelly green, however, can give a room a fresh punch!

Plants add color interest to an otherwise neutral palette.

Opuzen Amalik fabric.

Quadrille Aga Green pillow, Oomph

Trina Turk Shanghai pillow

Softer, muted greens or pea greens are beautiful paired with gold accents.

Firmdale Hotel, London, UK

An accent wall in green creates a peaceful backdrop. MM Design Associates.

An updated vintage/retro feel is created by pairing green with funky patterns and textures. Jonathan Adler design.

A powerful design statement: green is fabulous when juxtaposed with black and white. Kelly Wearstler

Kelly Wearstler design, Viceroy Hotel.

Kelly Wearstler design, Viceroy Hotel.

Kelly Wearstler Treillage wallpaper.

Ligne Roset

Georgia O'Keeffe

A ceiling painted in a soft green adds interest to a small space. MM Design Associates.

Painted green doors give character to an exterior. MM Design Associates.

ORANGE ZEST

There are many shades of orange: mandarin, pumpkin, terracotta, tangerine and not to forget the famous Hermès orange. This fabulous, radiant color evokes a feeling of energy, fun and warmth. Orange stimulates the appetite and the emotions and is a great color for social gatherings as it increases energy and social activity.

Inspired by the Hermès orange we have selected inspiring images portraying the use orange in interior design. Adding a splash of orange is sure to enhance other colors in your decor, as well as add warmth and vibrance!

Hermès scarf

Carnelian stone slab

Orange is beautiful paired with shades of blue.

Bob Brown design.

Create a Moroccan-style pavilion using North African shades of burnt orange.

Kundalini Hara chair.

Hermès scarf.

Ghost stool, Philippe Starck design.

Janus et Cie.

Add a subtle splash of orange through the use of decorative objects like this lamp (Jonathan Adler's home).

Kelly Hoppen design.

Kelly Hoppen design.

Ligne Roset

Powell & Donnell Durham bench

Powell & Donnell Alto stool

Kendall Wilkinson design.

Left: Maya Romanoff wall covering. Right: Osborne & Little fabric.

Planum orange wall or ceiling light (Ylighting)

Hermès scarf

SWING INTO SUMMER

Just in time for summer we wanted to follow up on our previous outdoor furniture blog post with a selection of outdoor swings and hammocks. A beautiful swing can act as a sculptural piece in your garden as well as be your relaxation destination for reading, napping or soaking up the sun.

A modern take on the traditional hammock: The Wave outdoor swing by Royal Botania. Part hammock, part sun chair, part parasol and part functional art.

Swing outdoor bed by Stern-Mobel.

The Pumpkin Swing is made of recycled copper. Myburgh Designs.

The Romantic Ostara Swing is big enough to fit two! Mybergh Designs.

Copper Mypod Swing. Mybergh Designs.

Outdoor swing, Opulent Items.

Fiberglass resin Inhale Swing. Mybergh Designs.

Leather Swing, Egg Designs.

The stainless steel Bubble Swing is like a floating bubble in your garden, Myburgh Designs.

The Moon Swing is made of beaten copper, Myburgh Designs.

Cocoon Hammock, Henry Hall Design.

Floating Bed.

Jasmin Swing, made of curled wrought iron adds a whimsical touch to your outdoor space. Myburgh Designs.

Amazonas Globo swing seat.

The feminine Lily Swing by Myburgh Designs is both sculptural and functional.