DESIGN FOR MEN

In an effort to create sustainable environments, reclaimed wood is being used in a variety of inventive ways.  At the moment, I am loving the use of reclaimed wood as wall panels.  On a trip to the Stone Source showroom, I discovered the addition of reclaimed wood to their inventory.  Stone Source teamed up with a family owned mill to create custom wood textures.  And they are stunning!  The pictures below don’t do them justice.  I just can’t wait to use them in a project, especially the New England Hemlock Bearwood (see close up below).

Since Stone Source only sells to the trade, you will need to work with a designer in order to purchase their products.  Another source for reclaimed wood is Elmwood Reclaimed Timber.  They have an amazing selection.  The following image illustrates their Elk Ridge Rustic paneling.  I love this idea of creating a modern cabin feel within the home.  For more Elmwood products, check out their website.

IMAGE CREDITS: First Image from Elmwood, 2nd and 3rd photographs by Stone Source (thanks Lynn!), 4th photograph from Elmwood

I just can’t seem to stop myself from popping in to antiques stores lately. Sometimes shopping for clients or myself or just getting inspired.  Last weekend, I made a lightning fast trip to New York but still managed to drop in to Olde Good Things in Chelsea. They were pricey but had some great things.  The above chair is a Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair in beige leather.

[Walnut Table] I drooled over this table and matching bench in black walnut with steel legs.  Similar to the dining tables from Hudson Furniture.

[Danish Modern] Set of 6 Cool Danish Modern chairs.   The back on these chairs is really interesting.

[Eames Era Fiberglass Chairs] The blue fiberglass shell side chairs would add a nice pop of color in an informal dining area with a Saarinen table.  And the arm chair on casters would be great at a home office…I would replace the cushion though.

[Reclaimed Urban] Urban farm table with industrial machine legs.  This table would make a great desk and I love the pairing of industrial legs with a reclaimed wood top.  I was digging the chairs as well.

[Polished Chrome Pendant] This pendant would work nicely over the Saarinen table and fiberglass chairs described earlier.

[More Industrial] Architectural Grill – I am thinking cool wall decor.  And vintage file cabinets for the office.  Why not new?  The patina and maybe I can make people think that I have been in business for ages.

[Leather Pillows] You will be seeing more of these in contemporary and modern settings.  I especially like the idea of pairing large woven leather pillows on an Italian style sectional.