Archive for August, 2008
A desk purchase is in store for many of us adults this time of year as well. The sad-but-true sentiment at summer’s end is Back to Work People!
For the young professional urbanite: The Framed Secretary
This superbly streamlined design by West Elm is a perfect choice for the small city apartment. It’s a vertical version of the traditional secretary desk, with a drop-down flat-front panel (that opens by touch-latch) in place of the roll-top, and comes in one color combination — a chocolate frame with a white interior. The classic style and coloring of the desk matches any living room setup, which, if you live in the city, is likely where your “home office” will be. Retails for $799. [Westelm.com]
The designer’s desk: Herman Miller Nelson Swag
Perfect for spreading out blueprints, plans, or room layouts, this desk would make a designer’s day easier. The Nelson Swag was first introduced in 1958, and its classic simplicity still appeals fifty years later, still with a white laminate surface top, solid walnut sides, the classic four swag-leg design, and a newly added grommet for cable management. Retails for about $1,750. [Velocityartanddesign.com]
For the high achiever: Blu Dot Modulicious Desk
We could see Mad Men’s hero Don Draper sitting proud at this power desk in 1960. The perfectly balanced symmetry of the piece – with drawers on each side — along with its size (61” x 28.5 x 30”) will steer any student or professional toward success. Our favorite color choice for the powder-coated steel drawers is robin’s egg blue, which looks great with an oak body. Body also available in graphite or maple. Retails for about $1399. [Velocityartdesign.com]
Posted by chictip.com at 29 August, 2008
With school starting up again, it’s time to think about buying notebooks, printer paper, pencils, knapsacks, and … quite possibly a desk. It may not be a scientific fact that students will develop better homework skills if they have their own desk to work at, but we’re inclined to think they will.
So that you can properly study up before you purchase, here’s the low-down on ChicTip’s favorite desks, according to type of student:
For the Tot: The Klick Desk
Though designed for kids, ages 3 to 7, there’s nothing immature about this P’kolino design. The chair and desk — available in bright orange, red, or green – are like two curvaceous pieces of a puzzle: they fit together as one. Made of painted Birchwood, the chair-desk unit has handles on its sides and can be easily transported to different parts of the house for the restless young student or budding artist, and can be put away easily as well. A pullout tray underneath the vinyl-padded chair means clutter can be kept out of the way too. Retails for about $200. [Pkolino.com]
For the cool kid: The Alex Desk
Geared towards the elementary school student, ducduc’s Alex Desk is a sophisticated, yet still playful, design. The desk’s brightly painted drawers, available in bright red, pea green, royal blue, orange, or lavender, “pop” in any child’s room; while the natural or white frame adds maturity. Outfitted for the progressive kid, the desk is both eco- and electronics-friendly: it’s made of sustainably harvested wood and covered in a non-toxic pollutant-free finish, and can have a built-in Altec Lansin entertainment system with speakers, computer and MP3 connectivity. Another cool extra: a desktop dry-erase board. Retails for about $750. [ducducnyc.com]
For the serious young student: The Loom Desk
Since this desk can be adjusted to different heights, this piece of furniture can literally grow with your child. This seemingly Swedish-inspired two-tone aesthetic of a “snow” colored body with a choice of a dark or natural catalpa frame could work from the early years into high school. Among its bonus features are two side drawers that can accommodate letter file folders; an extra pullout desk surface, a power strip station; and an optional attachment for permanently plugging in electronics chargers. Retails for about $990. [Nurseryworks.net]
To Be Continued…
Posted by chictip.com at 28 August, 2008
Windows are a lot like people: They come in different sizes, and what looks good on one, won’t necessarily flatter another. The Shade Store takes the guess work out of dressing your custom sized windows. Be it smaller or larger, the shade store will work with you to come up with a stylish and fitting option for your windows. For you see-it-to-believe-it folks, they’ll even send samples.
While pursuing their site we came across their drapery collection and were absolutely smitten with their patterns for the young, or young at heart. (http://www.theshadestore.com/category/dwell/laminated-roller-shades-dwell/view/all?navType=dwell) Life’s a zoo, might as well have fun with it!
Posted by chictip.com at 27 August, 2008
If you crave vintåge and antique design elements but loath the crapshoot of trolling through some other internet classifieds site, you owe it to yourself to check out 1st Dibs. With over 400 authorized dealers operating from within the United States, you don’t need to worry about what you’re ordering - just worry that it will be gone before you click!
Aside from their ample selection - everything from art deco to folk art - they’ve got a talented SWAT team of deisgn professionals reporting on their fields of expertise, keeping you on the cutting edge. Now if you’ll excuse us, We are off to covet this rare rattan chaise lounge circa 1940s. (http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=242094) Now all we need is a Southern Plantation home complete with porch on which to place it.
Posted by chictip.com at 26 August, 2008
It’s easy to predict a future for Angela Adams’s newest rug design, ‘Canopy’. We simply couldn’t tear our eyes away from the intricate flower pattern work of ‘Canopy’ in ‘Indigo’! These multi-dimensional cut piles transform your space into a veritable wonderland! Angela Adam’s nostalgic, hand-tufted rugs are truly stunning. We’re not just talking about the tight, crisp, bright patterns, we’re talking about art with a conscience. The rugs are handmade in affiliation with RugMark, a nonprofit organization seeking to end child labor in South Asia whose proceeds benefit their educational programs.
We also admired the contemporary designs like Midnight, their patterns are at once delicate and arresting. Be sure to check out the website for everything from these unique carpeting, hand bags, and even tiles! www.angelaadams.com
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Posted by chictip.com at 25 August, 2008
