it’s been a whirlwind since my recent style scouting trip to the las vegas market!
i love this market, it allows me the opportunity to check in, and see what was new with some of my favorite companies, as well as meet with the people behind the brands that i hope to partner with in the future.
this year, the las vegas market proved to be a welcoming experience from day to night!
day one of market i met with mallory evans, associate editior of luxe interiors + design magazine, bright and early to begin our tour of the world market center. our focus started with the exciting new c-one floor at building c, but we made our way through all three buildings. we were in search of great style and had so much to see with the many exhibitors showcasing this year! our findings formed the foundation for our panel and discussion on style scouting. it was truly a pleasure to be given a platform to share my design ideas with market attendees, as well as share our favorites from each showroom we visited. after the discussion, i even held a book signing for my first book, vintage remix. i enjoyed creating this book so much, i am already contemplating what the next one will be about!
color, in general, fuels me like nothing else! i loved seeing all of the bright, saturated colors; they are like my happy pill! these rugs show how color was represented almost as a painting, or work of art on a product. which is your favorite?
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i also love when color is understated or subtle. these rugs display how color can be awe-inspiring even in a spectrum of options that are more muted, but still gorgeous! you can really get a sense of the rich history and culture that may have inspired them.
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neutrals, from beige to camel to tan, seemed to get a noticeable amount of floor space at the market this year. and although i’m not one for a room full of neutrals, i saw great pieces that could easily be incorporated into one of my rooms with their unique craftsmanship and interesting lines. i couldn’t help but take notice!
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if you are looking for glamor, there is no place more fitting than the christopher guy showroom! christopher guy’s mademoiselle collection is full of beautiful, feminine pieces that bring just the right curve to a room. mixing one or two of the pieces from this collection into a space would bring that element of surprise, while still maintaining a classic, elegant vibe.
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i love lighting that can elevate a room, adding an element of interest and artistry in addition to simply illuminating a room. at this market i was drawn to lighting that could be the focal point of a room, didn’t take itself too seriously, or was made from re-purposed materials. those were the real standouts for me!
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metallics were also quite prominent this year, silvers, nickels, and gold were everywhere you looked. i was especially drawn to the combination of metallics and nature inspired elements, from twigs to leaves! i love to bring nature indoors, and this is a great way to do so while adding a bit of glam. and the best part? these ‘plants’ will never die so no worries about watering them!
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a collection or grouping of similar items can anchor a beautiful setting on a dresser or wall. i loved seeing all of the great trays and decorative boxes. from modern to vintage, and every style in between.
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ethnic and graphic patterns continue to make their presence known in ways that feel transitional, so you can make them work in a variety of lifestyle settings.
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i have always been drawn to disembodied heads, busts, and hands. some people may find this odd, but i just love them! the body is a recurring decorative theme used in many of my projects. they can serve a functional as well as aesthetic purpose. i use hand figurines or mannequins to hold jewelry all the time. i have even started to re-purpose vintage retrofitted dress forms into floor lamps as a part of my custom lighting collection. as i walked the market floors, i came upon different ways that whole or parts of the body were used on fabrics, walls, or decorative elements. i guess i’m not the only one off-kilter out there, that was reassuring!
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there is an energy about las vegas that is undeniable. you don’t usually think about las vegas as a destination for residential design, but this isn’t your parent’s sin city. it has evolved immensely over the last decade. from the architecture, to the cuisine, there is inspiration, not just perspiration, to be found when visiting in the middle of the summer. this was most evident at the cosmopolitan of las vegas where i thoroughly enjoyed my stay! from the west lobby’s led columns with changing scenes, to the chandelier bar. this place is full of design eye candy!
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now the thought of coming back to las vegas in the summer doesn’t seem like a place i would avoid. my brand manager, richard morales, and i enjoyed our time this year and look forward to coming back again. next up, is high point market. i’m excited to see what gets introduced there. we are making our way toward maison & objet, the design market that my dreams are made of, in paris, france. also, two places i highly recommend that you make dinner reservations for while in las vegas are sensi at the bellagio and nobu at caesar’s palace. you will love the design as much as the food!
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