Smeg 50s Retro Refrigerator-Freezer From WestEdge Design Fair 2014

Last but not least, the final product we want to share with you from the WestEdge Design Fair 2014 is the smeg coloured 50s retro refrigerator-freezer model! The smeg display stood out amongst the other appliance displays that flooded the Bakar Hangar. Not only did they have one, but they had two displays! One, shown below, focused solely on the Retro Style Refrigerator-Freezers, and the other focused on all other smeg appliances such as ovens, coffee machines, cookers, and more.

Retro Style Refrigerator-Freezers lined up

at the WestEdge Design Fair 2014
 

With the attention to detail these retro style appliances are more than function pieces, but more of a decorative element for your kitchen that have truly become iconic. Scroll down to see six ways you can incorporate a smeg into your kitchen whether it’s Retro, Farmhouse style, Transitional, Eclectic, Rustic, or Modern!

Midcentury Retro

The Pink 50’s style smeg  pops in this adorable studio!

 

 Farmhouse Style

 

The Pastel Blue smeg fits right into

this charming farmhouse style kitchen. 

 

 

Transitional

 

The iconic Red smeg , need we say more.

It is the perfect statement piece in this

bright white kitchen.

 

 

Modern Eclectic

 

The Pastel Green smeg sits bright and

joyful in this eclectic style kitchen.     

 

Rustic Modern

 

 

 

A rustic kitchen never looked better. Who would've thought

a 50's style refrigerator-freezer would pair well

in a modern rustic style kitchen? It's brilliant!

 

 

 

Modern

 

 

This black 50's style smeg crosses into

modern territory and never looked better.

 

 

 

 



Cerno Lighting From WestEdge Design Fair 2014

The fourth series of products we want to share with you from the WestEdge Design Fair are Cerno’s  LED lighting fixtures. Cerno was created by three best friends in 2009 and they have been making a statement in the design industry with their innovative modern light fixtures and furniture. Their design esthetic is to fuse quality, performance and resource efficiency with modern design.

Cerno won the lighting award at the WestEdge Design Fair and we can see why! They're modern take on mixing wood and metal into their lighting fixtures is incredible. Not to mention they created an art light that does not limit the light exposure to just the top of an art piece but evenly distributes light onto the entire piece of artwork. See below for some of the work we spotted at the design fair by Cerno.

 The Abeo pendant plays with contrast, light, and shadow.

This pendant would be a dynamic piece in any room!

 

The Forma floor lamp, their most

traditional fixture, features brushed

aluminum, oiled walnut,

and a burlap shade.

 

 

The Revelite AL art light (left) mounted next to a s

tandard off-the-light art light at the Cerno booth.

You can see the significant difference in the Revelite’s

revolutionary lighting technology and how it evenly i

lluminates the entire surface of the painting. This is a

great item for us to find because our client’s love using

art lights to illuminate the art in their home.

EIS Studio Designs From WestEdge Design Fair 2014

The third product on our list to share with you from our visit to the West Edge Design Fair is the EIS Studio Pebble! These pebbles are organically-shaped seating sculptures that act as both furniture and art. Such a great idea! They come in four different materials including: wood; cast stone; fabric; and fiberglass.  They are offered in many shapes, sizes, colors, and customized options are available as well. So if there is a certain pebble material you love, such as wood, but want a different shape, EIS can do it! Look below for these wonderful pebbles we discovered at the trade show.   

Display: EIS Studio did a great job by not only displaying their pebbles inside the showroom, but also placing them at the entrance building visitor’s curiosity. And the EIS Studio display inside was perfectly set up on a patch of grass as if the pebbles were placed in your backyard.

 

Here are the pebbles arranged in the front check in entrance of the

design fair patiently waiting for visitors to sit down, relax, chat,

and gather their materials from the show.

A close up  of the fiberglass pebbles.

 

 

The wood pebblito, grey fiberglass, and white cast stone pebbles

displayed inside the EIS Studio booth. This mix of materials and

colors pair well and would go great in your backyard!

 

 

David Trubridge Designs From WestEdge Design Fair 2014

The second set of products we want to introduce you to that we fell in love with at the WestEdge Design Fair, are the lighting fixtures by David Trubridge. The David Trubridge display was the first presentation we saw stepping into The Barkar Hangar that quickly caught our eye! The glowing lights hanging at different lengths from the ceiling looked like a magical rainforest, bright in color and form. David Trubridge designs are inspired by what he finds in nature, which is no surprise since the company is based in New Zealand, Aotearoa, in the South Pacific, where nature is all around. He then develops forms to communicate and to tell a story of what he sees in the mountains and in the wilderness. Through the design process they try to be as caring and sensitive to the environment as possible, which translates into their designs. Not only do they have lighting, but they also have furniture, jewelry, fabric, rugs, and even postcards. Get ready to see the brilliant lighting fixtures displayed at the WestEdge Design Fair below! 

Display: The David Trubridge display was full of color and form. The wide open space welcomed visitors to walk through and interact with the light fixtures up close.  

Lighting: The David Trubridge company brings unique shapes and colors into each design like nothing we’ve ever seen before!

 

The pure white circular shaped light is called the Coral.

Each connecting piece connects together making

coral like design that is inspired by the many coral

structures David has seen when snorkeling over reefs. 

The mushroom shaped light is called Beau and would

look lovely in a child’s room or nursery!

 

The tear drop shaped light is called Belle. This charming light

would go perfectly over your dining room table

extending at different lengths.  

 

This light is called the Hush Acoustic Light and is

made out of 65% postconsumer recycled material. This light

also acts as a “cone of silence” creating an intimate zone when

standing or sitting underneath. This light installation would go great

in a modern library or in an office quiet work room.

Elish Warlop Designs From WestEdge Design Fair 2014

The first set of products from WestEdge Design Fair we want to share with you are Elish Warlop’s gorgeous lighting fixtures and walnut window shade!  We had the pleasure of speaking with Elish at the show about her designs and we couldn’t turn away from them!  We admired the detail that goes into each one, so unique and lovely to look at. Each design is more than a light or window shade, each design is a piece of artwork in its own, and can be displayed wherever you wish for art or function. The light fixtures would go great mounted on your living room, dining room, or bedroom wall. While the walnut window shade would go great in front of any window, of course, or you can use it as a room divider in an open floor plan or studio to create division. Take a look at the products from Elish Warlop’s collection she had on display below.  

 

Display: The EW display was simplicity at its best.  White painted walls with no distractions to take away from each design that shined on its own.

 

Elish Warlop’s display at the WestEdge Design Fair.

Lighting: Elish brings both aspects of great design and light together as one, creating magnificent light fixtures.

The three  ring Hoop Shade was inspired by the construction and

dynamic motion hoop skirts from the early 1900s. This shade will

add a feminine touch to any room!

 

The brass Electric Macaroni Light is LED lit and is

connected by a cloth cord that allows each

brass tube to be adjusted to your liking.

 

Furniture: Elish’s furniture designs play with the manipulation of materials by folding, curving, and connecting into functional pieces of art.



 

 

The Walnut Window Shades give a flat pattern form that

can hide and reveal what is behind them by rotating each bar. 

Elish mentioned that she can use any type of wood on request,

depending on what a client is looking for

WestEdge Design Fair 2014

It's always inspiring to attend design fairs, and the WestEdge Design Fair was no exception.  It was held at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, which is known as a leading venue for charity, corporate and private events. The turnout was fantastic! Exhibitors had exquisite spaces set up showcasing their new designs and were always willing to help and answer any questions. In the next few weeks we are going to show you some of our favorite products we came across at WestEdge, so stay tuned and come back and visit us here on the LCD blog!

 

Here is the seminar room where inspirational

panel discussions took place throughout the

weekend of the WestEdge Design Fair.

Thanksgiving Tablescape Décor: Part II

The countdown begins to Thanksgiving!  Just nine days away here are four more tablescape ideas for you to be inspired by.  

Dusty Blue and Cranberry Fall Tablescape

 

Bring out your paint brushes and China plates to create this fall tabelscape! The once orange pumpkins have been turned into dusty blue and white table toppers that even act as vases. If you forget the red candles no need to worry, add a little pumpkin in its place. Your guests will love this antique tablescape!

 

 

 

design by The Bride and LB Floral

concept & coordination by The Bride Link
photos by Lisa Price Photography

 florals by LB Floral 

location Crescent Bend House and Gardens

 

Mix & Match Dinner Party

The Holidays can sometimes creep up on us and soon enough you see on your calendar that it’s five days until you host your Thanksgiving party!  In this case focus on using what you have at home and mix and match your plates for unique plate settings for your guests. Keeping to a color palette will help give your table decor a more cohesive look. The table décor below used three plate colors (black, grey, and white), and the same color napkin and the same set of utensils to bring the place settings together. Get creative with your centerpiece by going to your local market and shopping the flower and produce section to fill your vases. Persimmons, lemons, oranges, heirloom tomatoes, and figs are great to pair with white & magenta flowers.  All you need now is wine and your guests to show up with their potluck dish to get the party started!

 

 

 

photos by Aubrie Pick 

florals by Natasha Kolenko

 glassware c/o Frances Lane

flatware & accessories c/o March

 styling & art direction by erin hiemstra

Rustic Outdoor Dinner Party

We’re crossing our fingers that Thanksgiving Day brings crisp fall weather for a rustic outdoors themed Thanksgiving dinner like the one below.  And even if it’s a little chilly outside, there’s nothing like adding a bonfire into the mix to keep you and your guests warm with the smell of a camp fire bustling in the background. You can also drape a blanket on each chair to keep your guests cozy as well.  This sundown dinner party is lit with a single string of tea lights and adorned with simple decorations including: delicate golden wood branches; mercury glass vases; eucalyptus leaf sprays; clean white plates; yellow & clear glassware; and a mason jar to fill with notes of what you and you’re guests are thankful for.
 

 

 

 

styling by Lauren Ledbetter

photos by Brad + Jen of Q Avenue Photo

 

Chic Fall Dinner Party

This fall table décor was designed by designer Jenni Kanye who wanted this dinner party to have a look and feel that was casual but beautiful and festive but not too literal. We can all agree that she did just that! The Cinderella pumpkins dot the table in different sizes atop the burlap runner to add that festive touch. The small white pumpkins turned vases hold the beautiful white and magenta florals that stand out from the simple place settings. This tabelscape is a simple yet chic idea for your next Thanksgiving party! 

 

 

 

styling by Jenni Kayne

photos by Yayo Ahumada for Rip+Tan 

 

We hope these fall tablescapes sparked inspiration for your Thanksgiving celebration!

 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!