Monthly Archives: July 2009

The Buzz: Antique Beds 101

By Decorati | Published: July 30, 2009

. By Buzz Kaplan, Decorati Contributing Antiques Editor and author of The Buzz on Antiques. . I don’t sell a lot of antique beds. Why is that? . Maybe I just stink at sales. But more likely, it’s because: . 1. Many antique beds were heavily upholstered or were built right into (and were part [...]

Posted in Guest Blogger, The Buzz on Antiques | Tagged 18th century, 19th century, Buzz Kaplan, C. Mariani Antiques, Cal King, Eastern King, English Jacobean, French, Lit á Colonnes, Lit á Couronne, Lit á la Duchesse, Lit á la Polonaise, Lit á la Turque, Lit d'Ange, Lit de Anglais, Lit de Parade, Lit de Repos, Lit en Bateau, Lit Jumeaux, Queen | 5 Comments

Shop This Design Kit: Aspen Library

By Decorati | Published: July 29, 2009

SHOP THIS DESIGN KIT Get inspired! Decorati has pulled together coordinated fabrics, rugs and paints.

Posted in Discover Decorati, New on Decorati.com | Tagged Benjamin Moore, design kit | Leave a comment

Style Ahoy!

By Decorati | Published: July 28, 2009

Set sail on a chic summer adventure with these ocean inspired looks. Shane Decorati Founder Contact me

Posted in Founder's Blog | Tagged Abraxas, Barbara Beckmann Designs, Boussac, Duralee, hable construction, James Duncan Rug Collection, Jonathan Browning, JRM International, Ltd., Lyle & Umbach, Michael Taylor, Peter Fasano, Philip Nimmo Iron Works, Raymond Goins, Rosemary Hallgarten, Winter Works on Paper | Leave a comment

Glamour Wars: Jamie Drake

By Decorati | Published: July 28, 2009

By Donna Sapolin . Interior designer Jamie Drake hops off the curb to flag a New York City cab and answers my call. The urban din—bustling crowds, honking horns and screeching brakes—could rattle even the most inveterate multi-tasker, but Drake manages to calmly and deliberately articulate his design vision while dashing from one pressing errand [...]

Posted in Designer Profile, Profiles | Tagged 19th century, 2007 Kips Bay Decorator Show House, Alpha Workshops, Benjamin Moore's Metallics, Bernd Goeckler Antiques, Californication, Carole Gratale, Central Park, Chinese, Connecticut, Dakota, Danish, David Duchovny, David Mann, Delta Upholsters, Donghia, Donna Sapolin, Drake Design Associates, English, FJ Hakimian, Florian Papp, florida, Flynn & Martin, Gary Ponzo, Giacometti, Greece, Greenwich, Italian, Jacksonville, James Lecce, Jamie Drake, Japanese, Jazzed Stripe, Jonathan Browning, Karelian, Kilim, Lewis Mittman, London, Lorrin Marsh, Louis XVIth, Maison Girard, Mallett, Manhattan, McKenzie Fine Art, Metropolitan Home, Michael Tavano, Morocco, new york, Not Square, Paris, Parsons School of Design, Patterson, Persian, Roman Thomas, Russian, Ryan McGinnis, Saudi Arabia, Schumacher, Shanghai, Showtime House, South Africa, Swag, Ultrasuede, Upper East Side NYC, Waterfall | 9 Comments

Style Ahoy!

By Decorati | Published: July 28, 2009

Set sail on a chic summer adventure with these ocean inspired looks. Shane Decorati Founder Contact me © shane for Shane’s Studio, 2009.

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French Country Kitchens – The Next Frontier?

By Decorati | Published: July 27, 2009

By Susan Serra Susan Serra is a Decorati Contributing Guest Blogger and author of The Kitchen Designer blog. . Bonjour mes amis! I’m thinking of all things French-inspired this month, first and foremost, French kitchens. It’s an annual ritual for me…total immersion in the 3-week long incredible Tour de France now just finished! An annual [...]

Posted in Guest Blogger, kitchen-bath | Tagged Art & Decoration, Cote de Texas, Cote Maison, France, Francophile, French Country Kitchen, Paris, Susan Serra, Tour de France | Leave a comment

Decorati Spotlight: Costantini Design

By Decorati | Published: July 24, 2009

The design team behind Decorati Partner Costantini Design is a husband and wife team, and their factory in Buenos Aires is also family-owned. The design studio is in West Hollywood, California, and their products are available in 5 showrooms nationwide. Recently, their newest collection was premiered at the Nhow Hotel in Zona Tortona for the [...]

Posted in Discover Decorati, Sponsored | Tagged Costantini Design, Milan Furniture Fair, Serrano Table, Sponsored | Leave a comment

Top Antiquing Tips from Buzz

By Decorati | Published: July 22, 2009

By Buzz Kaplan, Decorati Contributing Antiques Editor and author of The Buzz on Antiques. Keep reading to find out Buzz’s top tips for antique novices to expert designers and anyone in between. . . What are the top 5 questions you would want a first time antique buyer to ask before purchasing a piece? . [...]

Posted in Guest Blogger, The Buzz on Antiques | Tagged 1920's, 19th century, Buzz Kaplan, C. Mariani, Pledge, The Buzz on Antiques | Leave a comment

Sunburst: Radiate Style

By Decorati | Published: July 21, 2009

These eye-catching, sun inspired products will brighten up any room, all year around. Shane Decorati Founder Contact me

Posted in Founder's Blog | Tagged Aesthetic, Brighton Collection, Chista, CM Shades, Edward Ferrell - Lewis Mittman, Interieurs, James Duncan Rug Collection, Lamps By Hilliard, Laura Lienhard, Maya Romanoff, Phases Africa, Philip Nimmo Iron Works, Scott Arthur Yerkey Furniture, Sina Pearson Textiles, Studio Printworks | Leave a comment

Fusion Kitchens: Troy Adams

By Decorati | Published: July 21, 2009

By Karin Edwards . Fusion menus delight with a blend of Eastern flavors and Continental cuisine. It takes more than a few far-reaching ingredients, however, to create a fusion kitchen in the mind of designer Troy Adams. Yes, his kitchens juxtapose exotic natural materials including basalt, lava stone, bamboo and cork with machined stainless steel. [...]

Posted in Designer Profile, Profiles | Tagged American, Atlantis, Continental, Eastern, European, Indonesia, Japan, Karin Edwards, KomodoKamado, los angeles, TepanGrill, Troy Adams | Leave a comment