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January 30, 2012
Irwin Weiner ASID - Did that headline get your full attention, home designeristas and -istos? With the opening of the new CB2 store at the front of the D&D Building in NYC, Crate & Barrel is signaling to the pillars of the design world that their lower cost, trendy, more youthful brand of interior design is knocking at your door. The styles and trends were fresh as Jay and I explored the new store on 3rd Avenue last week - but the immediacy of sales to anyone off the street or on the Internet challenges interior design professionals that here is yet another high design resource that is no longer only "to the trade."
Not that the quality of manufacture was flawless as in higher-priced custom furnishings ... we saw the occasional askew legs on a cabinet which brought to mind clients receiving catalog merchandise in the past in all stages of disarray. Many of the pieces are made in India, which means a lower price but considerable shipping distance. One designer told me recently that she had a table shipped from one company (not CB2, to be clear about it) that looked as if the trucker had punched a hole through the box and put a huge dent in the tabletop. You take your chances when you avoid white glove home goods treatment. But all in all, sprinkling some of the beautifully designed objects you can get via catalog with other higher end custom pieces can create a pretty compelling look for most homeowners.
You'll get a great idea about the store's edge and younger vibe in this video of the grand opening at their Georgetown/DC store.
Here are some of our favorites from CB2
New: Charles P. Rogers Beds
Collectibles: Oddities
Favorites: NYIGF Alert!
D2S Banner:
Aloe - Sherwin Williams Color of the Year 2013
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Emerald - Pantone Color of the Year 2013
D2S Banner:
Lemon Sorbet - Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2013
Art: Ceramicists in Action
Inspiration: Designer Showhouses
Decorating: Do's & Don'ts
What's New: LEDs by Ingo Maurer
Design: Art Elysees 2012
Feng Shui: New Year's Goals
Think about the headstart you'll be getting on remodeling your home with the savings from a Home Depot coupon.
If you can't afford to buy right now, then looking at the houses to rent on FindaProperty.com is the perfect move for you!
If you're looking for a new bed, be sure to visit our friends at Dreams.co.uk - Dreams have a fantastic range of all types of beds at great prices.
Super King Size Leather Beds: We just found a great collection of sleek leather bed designs. They add sophistication, whether your bedroom decor is traditional or modern.