Here are some of the highlights from a recent visit to the Boston Design Center. Blue is finally back in vogue in all shades from cadet to periwinkle to midnight .. .but these embroidered fabrics seen at the Lee Jofa showroom are also full of luscious texture that make the blues better than ever!
And speaking of embroidered fabrics ... I just can't get enough of them! The embroidery and detail is what makes these neutrals anything but bland.
Love, love, love the addition of little wooden buttons in the embroidery on this one from Kravet!
And these gray embroidered linens ... could make me forget that gray is so ubiquitous right now and fall in love anyway.
Toss pillows have reached new heights of creativity too - with contrasting cutouts and unique fabric application, texture and ties, or oversize fabric loop trim, these from FDO can take a sofa or bed from ordinary to extraordinary.
And who says end tables should be boring just because they are functional? This round up from a few showrooms shows some of the variety available for the oh so hard-working end table.
Like this all wood "draped" side table at Lee Jofa
Or this more contemporary tiny 'spring' one at Brunschwig and Fils
This elegantly structured glass and metal one ...
Or the subtle texture of two tiers of hammered copper
and then there is this - one of a pair of charming rustic wood petite tables seen in the Market Stalls
Speaking of furniture - we loved the covered button detail dressing the back of this dining chair from Kravet - after all you see the BACK of a dining chair far more often than the front!
and the metal trim detail on the footrest of this barstool
The toile applied to the front of this chest complements the beautiful hardware perfectly
This slipcovered sofa at Kravet is beautifully tailored - distinctly different from the slouchy slipcover of yore that came with the popularity of 'shabby chic' a decade ago
And, of course, nailhead trim still abounds ... here on a rich navy velvet upholstered bed. A classic furniture detail that has been elevated to more creative uses than just embellishment for a leather sofa!
We love the asymmetrical seams and butter soft leather on these ottomans at Webster and Co.
Beautiful lighting ...
this classic regal chandelier at Webster and Co
or this one with an interesting mix of rock crystals and flint colored cut crystals
Or this great rendition of the currently popular bottle chandelier ... there's that color again!
And finally, a couple of wall treatments that made an impression.
This wallpaper that looks like a woven sisal - you have to touch it to believe it is just an image and not the real thing
or, finally, this wall texture created by the application of individual puzzle pieces - a striking effect worth mentioning for its uniqueness alone!
Hope you enjoyed the armchair sprint through a couple of floors of the Design Center! Check back for more as "Seen Around Town" becomes a regular feature here at Nestfeathers by JRL.