THE INSPIRATION ISSUE - PEOPLE MAKING AN IMPACT - EAT - Robin Hoik Phillips
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
TABLEAU
JAN / F E B I S S U E
F R O M K I TC H E N TA B L E M A R K E T I N G
EAT
WELL
SELF
CARE
NEW
FINDS
THE INSPIRATION ISSUE
PEOPLE MAKING AN IMPACT
Photo by Mark Rightmire
BY
DE SIG N
The Colors of the Future — Here Now!
By Robin Phillips
What would a new year be without a splash of color — especially after the 2020 we’ve all
experienced?! The iconic Pantone Institute announced its Colors of the Year just before
we went to print, and we could not be happier with the choices: “Ultimate Gray” and
“Illuminating” (yellow). This is only the second time in its history that Pantone has identified
not one, but two colors to offer inspiration and guidance to the home and interior design
industry for the coming year. Pantone believes that these “two extremely independent
colors highlight how different elements come together to express a message of strength
and hopefulness.” We love that idea – and we also love SOCO in Costa Mesa – so we
asked some of the design experts there to share their top furniture and accessories picks
that use the new Pantone shades.
14 Photo credit courtesy of Design Within Reach, HAY, Roche Bobois, Rejuvenation, Modani, and Room & Board
Design Within Reach / HAY Rejuvenation
“We love the 2021 Colors of the Year. Yellows and Carson Wall Sconce
grays have been staples in modern design for This wall sconce is
generations. Here are a few products we love that inspired by vintage
showcase these colorways beautifully.” warehouse lights from the
The Jonas Sofa at Design Within Reach late 19th century, featuring
a timeless gooseneck
Named for Swedish designer
design. It adds industrial appeal to any space
Jonas Wagell, this sofa is
and comes in both Matte Honey Yellow and
meant to be used every day
Gloss Grey. $229
yet still dazzle with its sculptural beauty. $3,695
Platner Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll at
Design Within Reach
Modani
Eos Pillow
Platner, who worked with design
giants I.M. Pei and Eero Saarinen Wrapped in bright yellow
before developing his own collection, fabric, the Eos Pillow adds a
designed this chair to prove that a dash of bold color while an
“decorative, graceful design” can fit into intricately woven lattice layer
modernism. $5,358 reveals dimension and texture. $59
DLM Table at HAY
The “Don’t Leave Me” side table has a
Room & Board
handle that allows it to be carried from Helio End Table in “Silver”
room to room. $175 Resilient and useful with a soft
square base, this side table adds
Farrow & Ball a fun pop of color to any room.
Nest multiple Helio tables side-
“We are thrilled about the Pantone Color of the Year for
by-side and mix up the height
2021. We have a color in our Archive desk that is very
and color. $179-$199
similar in hue. Yellowcake No. 279 is a classic bright
yellow name to reflect the revival of the ‘homemade.’ Horizon Plaid Throw in “Mustard”
[It was] much-used in kitchens during This simple Scandinavian plaid design in soft,
the 1960s, and is equally popular in 21st strong South American alpaca
century homes. It pairs easily with both wool insulates without bulk,
cooler and warmer shades of gray, like allowing the throw blanket to
our Manor House Gray No. 265 or Purbeck Stone No. be lightweight yet warm. $149
275.” Contact showroom for pricing.
Roche Bobois
Bubble Sofa
The iconic French design house’s
Bubble Sofa is the perfect blend of
design, innovation, function, and
emotion in Grigio Grey. Price available upon request.
15
Robin Strickler // Design Works Home
“My favorite place at SOCO is PIRCH. We love their showroom and take all of
our clients there. Not only is it impressive visually and has so much to offer, but
they even have a chef on staff and a barista – it’s the best customer service and
experience!”
Robin’s fave fixture: Samuel Heath plumbing fixtures. “They are from London and
are so beautiful,” says Strickler.
Samuel Heath has been manufacturing their fixtures in Birmingham, England for
almost two hundred years.
Ashley Clark // sKout
“We love PIRCH and could not do
our job without them,” says Ashley.
“They are so helpful and their
showroom is just so fun to visit
and take clients through to review
options and make selections
for their homes!” She also loves
Laura Brophy // Brophy Design Within Reach. Ashley also
recommends: Rejuvenation.
Interiors
Some of Ashley’s Rejuvenation finds:
“It’s tough to select a single ‘favorite showroom,’
as several of my faves are at SOCO; but if I had to Bowen Runner:
choose, I would have to say Famosa,” says Laura. Jute is one of the world’s most popular natural fibers after
“They carry a great selection of materials from cotton, and 85 percent of it is cultivated in the
a variety of manufacturers and the showroom is Ganges Delta.
well organized and gorgeous.”
Berkshire Linear Pendant:
Laura’s top pick: Terrazzo. “My favorite thing at With a colonial feel but elongated
Famosa has to be their awesome selection of modern lines, this fixture—designed i n
terrazzo – it’s such a beautiful material and it works Oregon— is a statement piece above a bar
well for flooring, backsplashes, countertops, and or island.
more.”
Brendon Farrell Fin Hook Rack-10 Rack
Terrazzo is made when chips—marble, glass, in Oak:
quartz, and more are set in cement. It achieved Designed by Portland, Oregon designer
popularity in the US during the 1920s Art Deco and architect Brendon Farrell, this
movement and is now making a big comeback. minimalist design in white oak or walnut
And, her food fave: The Cheese Shop at The Mix is functional yet beautiful.
at SOCO for their amazing selection of cheeses
Large Massey Drawer Pull in Aged
and incredible charcuterie boards. “The Cheese
Brass
Shop is my go-to spot for picking up delicious
In solid cast brass, the Massey pull is a
snacks for client meetings and family gatherings,”
reproduction of a classic vintage style
she says.
and comes in seven finishes.
17
design can truly change people’s lives for the better,” linen, Mohair, cotton, wool, wood, and stone you find
says Donna. “It may sound so dramatic, but we see in nature,” explains Caitlin.
it over and over again.” There is no cookie cutter What might 2021 hold for the designers? Their love
one-size-fit-all approach to a Whelan Design plan. of art has blossomed into a stand-alone venture
“We create spaces that are truly one-of-a-kind for the spearheaded by Caitlin, called Commoners Gallery.
person who lives in it,” says Caitlin. “I wanted to make artwork accessible to a broader
“We like to think of it as having an artful approach,” client base,” explains Caitlin. “Having original art in a
explains Donna. In addition to found and repurposed home brings me such joy and it does for others too,
pieces, the team is a fan of custom-made furniture but it isn’t always affordable,” Caitlin explains. “So I
and accessories. “We try to do everything locally, have been scouting eBay, estate sales, and more,
using workhouses in LA because it’s better for the and I find such treasures – like prints, woodblocks,
environment and the local economy,” explains lithographs, often unsigned but terrific art, and then I
Donna. Continuing with that eco-conscious vibe, have it custom-framed to create a unique piece but at
the duo also gravitates toward natural materials and a price someone starting out can afford.”
fabrics. “We use almost 99 percent natural fibers like
21
You can also read
