House of Windsor

Have any of you gotten to visit Veranda's House of Windsor yet? It's located in LA so Angelenos have a leg up on the rest of us. It just opened and doesn't close until July 17 so be sure to get out there if you are in the area. It looks like there are lots of fun events on the docket!

In case you haven't heard about it yet, the House of Windsor is a supercharged designer showhouse that benefits Children’s Action Network and P.S. ARTS. Besides the lovely and talented Windsor Smith, the designer list includes hot shots such as Candace Barnes, Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, Peter Dunham, Richard Hallberg, and Kathryn Ireland.

From the photos I've seen so far on Windsor Smith's Facebook page, I'm loving the kitchen best which seems fitting given that Windsor herself designed it!

Photo via Veranda

WS also did this space, which I assume is the entry...

Photo via Veranda

Not sure who designed this room, but the floorplan shown below, it might be Peter Dunham's...

Photo via Veranda

This is the Screening/Game room, designed by Martyn Lawrence-Bullard...

Photo via Veranda

What do you think so far? I'm certainly excited to see more photos!

Tufted Beds and More à la Room Service

I love tufted upholstery, especially tufted beds and headboards. The texture and softness that tufting creates pairs particularly well with more rigid or tailored elements like contrasting cording or nailhead trim. Because of the pretty shape and the tufting + cording, I've long crushed on the York Headboard from Pottery Barn (although sadly, the current version doesn't have the contrasting trim) and the Woodhouse Bed by Jonathan Adler. I also love the Rafael Bed from Z Gallerie for its tufting +nailhead trim.

A few years ago, I discovered Room Service in Los Angeles and was pleased to find that they make a few styles that are similar to the ones above (albeit less conservative). Room Service has tons of customizable bed designs, many of which are beautifully shaped, tufted, and have nailhead trim. Their style is definitely trendy and playful, so the fabrics used on the pieces in their showrooms are often pretty daring and bold. Anyhow, check out these tufted, statement-making beauties...

Besides fabulous beds and headboards, Room Service also makes plenty of other gorgeous furniture and they carry an eclectic set of home accessories. I love that Room Service creates a large percentage of their product line in the US and that most of the furniture is designed by husband and wife owners John and Taryn Bernard. At their operation in California they produce upholstery and cabinetry and have metal fabrication capabilities, so if you can dream it up...it's likely that they can make it.

Pretty cool stuff, isn't it? Room Service has stores in LA, Newport Beach, or San Francisco, so be sure to stop by one if you are ever nearby. Just prepare yourself for some serious visual stimulation...there is a lot to take in!

MOGUL Spaces + Merch

Mogul is a store in Los Angeles that also offers resdiential and commercial design services. I've been into the store and it's pretty wild. If you're ever in the neighborhood (on Melrose), it's definitely worth stopping by, mainly because it's quite unique. Their merchandise could be described as provocative and extreme...lots of out of the ordinary books and accessories. They have some really amazing custom furniture too. Here are some examples of what they carry:

Royal Canopy Bed

Rossmore Bed

Custom Swarovski Crystal Chain Treatments

Hudson Chair

Albany Trophy Lamp

Seth Iron Table Lamp (this is similar to one that I have in my living room)

Luxe Dog Beds

It's owned and operated by Thomas Piscitello and Neal Wagner. The duo creates some seriously dramatic spaces...some of which are beautiful and stunning to me, while others just aren't my style. Here are some of my favorites from their portfolio...

Not going to lie...I hate those lights over the island and the barstools, but I am liking the black cabinetry with the thick marble countertops.

This nightclub is an example of their commercial work...

Used in the club design from above, here's some gold tile...and what looks to be gold grout!

What are you thinking...pretty cool or a little out-of-hand?