Pool Anyone?

Over the years, many of my clients have expressed a desire to add a pool table to their recreation room.  Pool (or pocket billiards) is a game with a long history, and it has become quite popular as a family activity or to play with guests.  When one thinks of  pool table design, one generally thinks of a traditional style table, many of which are very beautiful.  Yet, when installing a table in a more contemporary setting, it is more challenging to find a pool table that blends well with this aesthetic.   A great source that I recently came across is Mitchell Custom Tables.   They fabricate many contemporary styles and will customize a table as well.   Their tables are available in your choice of woods and stains as well as faux finish metals and lacquers.    They are available in three different sizes (pub size, professional and tournament) so they will fit in almost any space.  Not only will these tables provide hours of fun and enjoyment,  but they certainly will make a major design statement in a room.   

Do these make you want to redesign your rec room?  Pool anyone?  Here are just a couple of the many styles available:   

Get Organized

An accessory dresser in a bedroom or dressing area is a great way to keep all of your fashion accessories organized.  It is so much easier to quickly get dressed and head out the door in the morning if you have everything you need efficiently stored in one place.  These dressers can be custom designed with specific areas for jewelry, belts, scarves and more.   I designed this piece below with flannel lined dividers in each drawer, each compartment sized for the client’s individual needs.  So, if you have a “passion for fashion” you can keep shopping.  A well organized dresser will insure that everything has a place.

I’m always looking for unique ways to organize my clients’ belongings.  Do you have any creative suggestions?



Comfort Rules

When selecting furniture for a home,  both form and function play important roles.  Aside from selecting lounge chairs for my clients that are attractive, it is as important that we select pieces that provide extreme comfort.  Through the years, I have always seemed to gravitate to the upholstered chairs manufactured by A. Rudin.  With its classic silhouettes, crisp lines and perfectly balanced proportions, this manufacturer has proved time and time again to provide the most comfortable  and good looking chairs around!   They are well made and versatile and can be custom made to an individual’s desires. 

I had the pleasure of working with one couple who each wanted a lounge chair in their master bedroom.  The wife had back problems and wanted a chair with stiffer cushions; the husband desired to have softer cushions on his chair.  Not a problem!  We had two matching A. Rudin chairs made, but one chair’s cushions were fabricated with a different fill than the other.  Success!

Here are a few examples of chairs from A. Rudin that fit the criteria of being both comfortable and beautiful.

Please note that A. Rudin is available to the trade only.

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