Design Debate

Such a calming space, the clients of this Santa Monica renovation wanted their Indian heritage to shine through and I think the designer, Lizzie Green of Popix Designs, has done that with a lightness of touch. It's the clever use of wood and brass that calmingly asserts the quality. The TV cabinet especially is a lovely piece of design, helping what can sometimes be rather a black hole disappear into the decor.  The stunning wallpaper in the powder room is a welcome balance to the serene muted palette elsewhere. I love the drama here. The morning routine also played a factor, the designer's clients makes a point of watching the sunrise and this was marked with curves and arches throughout the house. All the wood looks so tactile, the brief to the designer was to create a space where no where was off-limits to the children, and no matter how beautifully designed a chair maybe, it had to be suitable to curl up with a book. Lovely. Originally found at Rue magazine . 

I like this chair. Inspired by the Brutalist architectural movement, the Block chair is bold and simple and I feel it also characterises that 'anything goes' vibe from the 1980s, especially decked out in lipstick red with slabs of walnut and brassy legs.  Raw, simple materials seamlessly meet to form a comfortable and supportive piece of design. Created by Jonas Lutz for La Chance, originally found at Haute Living .