Showing posts with label Scotts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scotts. Show all posts

Monday, March 18, 2013

Sourcing at Scott's

Sourcing at Scott's Antique Market is one of my favorite "duties" as an interior designer. Scotts, the world's largest monthly antique show, is a destination for the majority of design professionals and enthusiasts and not only those in the Atlanta area. People drive from all over to scour through the vast buildings that house this immense treasure hunt. And a hunt it is... such a surprise what you will discover each time.

My last trip provided a few incredible finds that I thought I would share...

I loved the grey wash of the wood against the yellow velvet of this gorgeous daybed.



I am a huge fan of hides and I really liked the use of the almost white hide for the chair seats and backs. The wood on these chairs also has a sculptural quality that would look really interesting in a room.



I found two of these corbels and thought they would be a cool detail for a custom range hood or to incorporate into a custom vanity.



This trunk seat is an intriguing concept and could be cool in a boys bedroom. I'd like to see the seat in a rich velvet though!

 
So versatile, I love the detail on these white vases and dishes. You can never have enough beautiful white bowls! Great to display in a hutch.
 
 
 
Another treasure I spotted were these black storage boxes with wonderful patina. I never have enough hidden storage for all my son Tanner's super heroes!
 
 
 
The only items I purchased on this trip were these blocks from a printing press. I am a sucker for cool wood objects and I loved that contrast of metallic paint and wood. Each one has a unique patina. They are interesting on their own, but I think they would be really powerful framed as a group.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Monday, January 28, 2013

Americas Mart

There are many wonderful things about living in Atlanta, but as a designer one of the best is the sources. Yes, we are very fortunate to have ADAC and Scott's antique market, but we also have Americas Mart, which puts on several wonderful shows a year - their biggest being the January and July shows. This past January market had many exciting product introductions so I thought I would share a few. Personally, I was most excited about all of the products I saw in the color navy, which is another wonderful neutral. So many colors look fantastic with navy, including emerald, which is Pantone's color of the year. Hope you enjoy! ...

 
Noir introduced some beautiful pieces of furniture at Mart. I particularly love the lines of this table and the detail in the side table below.



These storage cabinets are so stylish and versatile. I can see them used for books, displaying collections, in a dining area, etc. The mix of materials is also nice.



Wendover Art showcased these geometric images in the color navy. I am particularly loving the first image "Meditations". 

www.wendoverart.com 
 
www.wendoverart.com 

These next two pictures, the wood base lamp with drum shade, and the brass and wood chandelier below are both from Curry & Co. Each would add texture and character to a space and showcase the trends of weathered wood and brass finishes.

www.currycodealers.com
 

www.currycodealers.com
 
This adorable side table in leather and brass is from Upcountry.

www.upcountry.com
 

Global Views introduced this incredible black floor lamp from their A Studio line.


As always Surya impresses with these amazing rugs in geometric patterns again using the neutral navy!
www.surya.com 
Gray with orange, navy and emerald!


www.surya.com
 

What a gorgeous pillow that would really add an amazing pop of color to a neutral chair or sofa.
 
www.surya.com
 

Below is the Cameron chair from Worlds Away with a gold leafed frame and velvet upholstery in again... navy. Gorgeous lines and extremely comfortable.
www.worlds-away.com 

Hope you enjoyed this eye candy from Americas Mart and a glimpse inside a few design trends for 2013. The day I spent at the mart was a world wind of excitement and to top it off I got to meet and talk to Kathryn Ireland! Can't wait until July!