Soft_Under_Foot

Lofts are great, they are modern, they have clean lines. Often times they have concrete or wood floors. Which is soo cool, but also can be sooo cold, sterile and not inviting. I love how area rugs have the power to transform a space. It can be the final piece that completes the space, or the statement that starts the decorating of a room. It can be the one piece of softness in an otherwise sparse environment.

Texture and color through simple geometric shapes can add alot of dimension to a room.

Bold patterns can create a place for the eye to focus and make a statement.

Round buttons of texture are cozy and playful.

Color doesn't have to be monochromatic, there can be accents of other colors creating interest in an otherwise overwhelming color palette.

Some of my favorite places to find rugs are:
 http://www.modernrugs.com/
http://www.gandiablasco.com/ ( they have great outdoor furniture as well)
http://www.byhenzel.com/
http://www.designpublic.com/
www.designerrugs.com/au

Cool_Kids_Furniture

My sister just had her first baby on Saturday...so naturally I am excited and can't wait to start buying her fun little things. Here are some cool modern furniture pieces that I recently came across.

Porcupine desk from Vitra. Available at http://www.velocityartanddesign.com/

Vitra's famous Panton chair by my favorite designer Verner Panton.
I have 4 of these (full size) around my dining table

Charles and Ray Eames designed Elephant stool for Herman Miller.
available at allmodern.com

Offecct pick up http://www.kidsmodern.com/

Opposite_House_Hotel: Beijing

Stunning interiors in Beijing. The Opposite House designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates is on my must see list for the next trip to China. It's understated with a simple wood and white palette. I love the detail above the bed in the suite, it feels like you are sleeping on a porch.