Architectural Digest Home Design Show {highlights}

The glamorous industrialism of John Pomp Studios really spoke to my aesthetic. Their booth at the show was painted smokey grey. They had their glass making and metal smith tools hanging on the wall, displayed as a collection. Each piece was perfectly worn, rustic, and arranged as if it too was a product to be sold ~ it was so well done, I thought perhaps I should start a collection of my own tools! The furniture was impeccably made. I adore the mix of materials; cool, modern metal with the warm, rustic leather handles. The lighting, please! They’ve stricken a balance between masculine/feminine, modern/rustic - it’s hard for me to explain, but I am certain John Pomp will be at the top of my mind the next time I’m in the market for a chandelier.
The hand-painted wallpaper and decorative painting by Design RED Studio left me breathless. The booth was full of wall paper and decorative painting samples. They’ve some some decorative treatments on mirror that absolutely knock my socks off. One piece in particular was inspired by a 1920′s style powder-puff. It was hand-painted on mirror with gold-leaf, burnt orange, black and cream. It would be pretty incredible to use that finish in a ladies dressing room. If you saw it, I am sure you’d agree!


Last but not least, we have The New Traditionalists. The line is inspired by traditional furniture silhouettes, exceptional clothing, interesting objects and history. They marry old and new in a way that connects the traditional with how we live today. Their motto says it all “If you believe that “traditional” and “cool” are not mutually exclusive, you are one of The New Traditionalists.

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9 Responses to “Architectural Digest Home Design Show {highlights}”

  1. Samantha on 23 Mar 2010 at 10:28 am

    What an informative recap! So interesting and what great photographs, of course!

    xx,
    Samantha

  2. OAG on 23 Mar 2010 at 11:32 am

    Wow, i wish i could have been there, i would have liked to see some of the new traditonalist things first hand. I especially like any design involving glass.

  3. Ishka Designs on 23 Mar 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Your pics are gorgeous! And of course so are the pieces. Its very interesting to see other perspectives on the show.

    Love your blog!
    anishka

  4. Maggie on 23 Mar 2010 at 1:18 pm

    Wow – the New Traditionalists furniture is just stunning.

  5. ABCD on 23 Mar 2010 at 1:39 pm

    Maggie, It is even better in person! The line is wonderful – for me, it’s the perfect combo of traditional+modern.

    Actually, I shouldn’t say modern as that draws lines to West Elm/DWR. THAT, it is not. Current – traditional+current.

    The combination of linen + suede / linen+ leather is so lovely. It reminds me of fashion, the fab dress and knee-high boots, you know?

    Ladies, thanks to all of you for chiming in today!
    xoabcd

  6. The Antiques Diva on 24 Mar 2010 at 6:28 am

    Color me impressed!! While I was chatting w/Ronda of All the Best the other day, she mentioned you and your site. Needless to say I had to pop over to visit chez vous and I’m wowed! Nice to meet you.
    Toma

  7. ABCD on 24 Mar 2010 at 6:35 am

    Well, thanks so much for taking her recommendation!
    I truly appreciate that you took the time to stop in ~ not only that, how sweet is it that Ronda is telling friends to come by? Oh, my gosh!!

    Thanks again!
    xoABCD

  8. Jenny on 30 Mar 2010 at 8:29 pm

    Wow! Thank you so much for sharing, great photos!

  9. Azure Elizabeth on 09 Nov 2010 at 10:31 am

    OMG! I am am almost drooling! So many gorgeous products. I am in love with all of it.

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