Roy Banse 
Last week, I talked about the popularity of modern classics, whether authentic or knocked-off. You can visit here to see part one of my crash course in classic furniture design. This week, I present part two. Arco Floor Lamp (pictured above) Designer: Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy Year: … Read More
It seems that these days, every little boutique furniture store has Asian-made reproductions of modern classics. Most clients asking to source either the originals or the knock-offs can describe the shape of these pieces, but don’t really have an idea as to the name of the piece or name of … Read More
A while back I brought up the notion that the television belongs in the living room, where all us guys should be able to enjoy the game on the “good” furniture. A number of readers have emailed me to ask for design advice on placement of flat screens. Should a … Read More
Sometimes great design involves a gutsy leap of faith. As with most things in life, achieving stunning results when designing interiors sometimes involves deviating from the comfortable norm. Often the choice of new or unorthodox materials can bring results that leave clients gob-smacked. The use of glass walls in commercial … Read More
Now for something completely different. To ponder design ideas for this week’s column, I went out cycling and immediately thought about the role that design plays in cycling. Granted this is not abode design, but my bike is a constant fixture in my home office, a sort of design sculpture … Read More
