KNITTED STOOLS

I came across this post at House & Home by Reiko Caron (click here to read it) about knitted stools designed by Claire-Anne O'Brien and I did a double take.  I love the overscaled, chunky feel of these and so I went to take a look at her website.

This is what is written there about Claire-Anne:

"Claire-anne is a textile designer specialising in knitting. Originally from Ireland she has recently graduated from the Royal College of Art [2010] with a Masters in Textiles. Since graduating she has set up a studio in East London and has exhibited with Designers Block at London Design Week as well as the recent Interiors Show in Birmingham. Her work plays with technique and scale creating playful and tactile fabrics for interiors. This sculptural approach to textiles brings fabrics to life in three dimensions through form exploration and furniture."

WOW!  What furniture she is designing.  Here's some of her, oh so interesting designs for stools:

For stacking seats:

And chairs:

So creative and different, aren't they?

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space!  

Lisa

A BUNCH OF TWIGS

I was visiting The Lennoxx the other day and Linda had a great post on a bedroom done by Thom Filicia.  He had the perfect little night table in this room:

I love tables with branch and twig bases and I thought I’d look around and see all the different ones I could find. 

Elte Sherwood Accent table

via Houzz modern family room design by new york architect Dufner Heighes Inc

via Houzz contemporary living room design by san francisco interior designer Michael Merrill Design Studio, Inc

contemporary living room design by san francisco interior designer Michael Merrill Design Studio, Inc

 There’s even a DIY to make this table at The Style Files. 

Jayson twig table via HarmonyandHomeblog

Here’s a metal version

viaStylehive

Another one using twigs and LED lights.

via West Elm

  viaRoomRemix

viatheHouzz

viaDecorPad

Did I mention that they are everywhere?  They are tiny and versatile and bring a little of the outdoors in…I know what I’ll be looking for…

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space!

Email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or if in the Ottawa area call me at 613-762-0818.

Lisa

GO SIT ON IT!

I have been so loving these lovely stump stools and end tables that are showing up everywhere.  I have a stump from my cottage in my backyard right now that is patiently waiting for me to actually strip it and level it and varnish it. 

Poor thing! 

Well here’s some to inspire you and maybe you’ll get yours done faster than me.

House & Home May 2010 – Janis Nicolay

Looks so cool and modern doesn’t it…

 

House & Home Sept 08 James Tse – Mimran home

Here’s an outdoor setting with tons of interesting stools – so many different shapes. 

 

House & Home Sept 08 James Tse – Mimran home

Here’s one that makes a fantastic focal point at the end of a hallway.

 

House & Home Sept 08 James Tse Mimran home

Another serene bathroom with lots of natural elements – again the unfinished stump stool.

via Houzz home design

 

Aren’t these puzzle stools so cool – I think they are a new favourite of mine.

 

via Houzz modern entry design by Miami interior designer Pepe Calderin

These are just like the ones in the outdoor setting – they look like they could walk away from you…

 

via Houzz modern kitchen design by philadelphia showroom usona

What a modern and clean kitchen.  The touches of wood make it feel less sleek and cold.

via Style at home

 

Another exterior shot that I’ve had on my inspiration board for years – love the view – the water and trees!  And I love that they left the stumps au naturel which is where I think I am headed. 

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space!

Email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or if in the Ottawa area call me at       613-762-0818.

 

Lisa