Luxury Liner Chic!

When I think of heading on a vacation on a cruiseliner I always get a little sentimental, envisioning myself heading on a luxurious old steamliner. The men in white dinner jackets and the women in beautiful chiffon dresses in tantalizing colors dancing the night away. Yet today, the cruise ships are all glitz and glamour with more amenities and services, replacing the beautiful warm wood tones and starboard strolls. But I have found the next best thing to these ships of yore!

Starbay furniture company has designed beautiful classic pieces salvaged from great luxury liners! Their pieces are made of rosewood, brass and bone inspired by the history of travel on these great ships from distant lands. Whether looking for a clever storage piece or a folding chair for two this is a must visit to http://www.starbay.net.

It's a Classic

"A classic is a classic not because it conforms to certain structural rules, or fits certain definitions(of which its author had quite probably never heard). It is classic because of a certain eternal and irrepressible freshness" Ezra Pound

What constitutes a "classic" look? With the general public looking for stability and longevity, timeless interiors are taking shape all across the country. So really what makes a room, sofa, or coffee table a "classic"? Think of Grace Kelley, Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy Onassis etc., all women of style. Creating a room of style which will hold its "look" no matter what the home decorating or fashion trends are at the moment

So lets look at some qualities of a "Classic"; a room that never goes out of style, furnished with sofas and chairs that have good lines and are well proportioned, anything that has staying power and can mix the past and present. Pieces that can transcend different design sensibilities and will look at home with antique or contemporary accessories and artwork. Think of updated traditional that feels fresh and modern. The room above is a great example of classic design by Mary Douglas Drysdale.

So what is your "signature style"? Really think about this and create a home with staying power...a true classic.

Design Trend #3...Sophisticated Simplicity

So in keeping with the economic times it is no surprise to see an increasing trend in getting back to the basics....where a return to simpler times and "less is more" is becoming the current mantra for many. Naturally this is often translated over to design in fashion and home furnishings. Looking at this design trend you will find neutrals, sheer and transparent fabrics, uncluttered simplicity, simple and clean accessories and the emphasis on form and function. Think of the Bauhaus movement, with the 90th anniversary of this movement in 2010, this has become a classic for the Baby Boomers where "form followed function".

Below are some examples...what are your favorites, how do you see yourself applying this trend to your lifestyle?

MET HOME OF THE YEAR BY KARMAN NG/BARCELONA SOFA CIRCA 1930


FABULOUS HEADBOARD


WONDERFUL CHAIRS!


LOVE THE GRAY FIREWALL!


NEUTRAL PALETTE


KELLY HOPPEN DINING ROOM


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