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Design Dilemma: Cozy New Designs for Winter Nights
Deep in the cold and darkness of winter, we start thinking of places and ways to snuggle up. Above, the cushioned sofa by German project designer Christiane Hogner was originally made from sandbags, but is now built entirely of pillows. We can’t think of a more luscious place to spend a cold winter afternoon. And […]
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Design Dilemma: Choosing A Patterned Sofa
Patterned sofas are dangerous. It’s way too easy to be beguiled by a pattern that’s trendy for the moment, only to find that what first seemed hip and bold becomes loud and pitifully passe as the months and years wear on. Even so, there’s one kind of pattern we’re embracing for sofas and chairs: traditional […]
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Design Dilemma: A New Take on Shabby Chic
If there’s anyone who knows how to do shabby chic, it’s the Swedes. But they’ve got a different take on the British look popularized by Rachel Ashwell in the 80s. Ashwell’s look emphasized all-white interiors, distressed furniture, vintage items and a feminine feel enhanced by time-worn floral textiles and soft pastels. If you don’t know […]