by Sharone Perlstein | Mar 29, 2017 | Interior Design
Can you imagine spending $10,000 for a folding plywood screen? How about $66,000 for a sofa? Or $2,500 for a single pretzel chair? These prices seem outrageous but the designs of Eames, Nelson and Nakashima fetched this and even more. And, now, like all great...
by Sharone Perlstein | Jan 3, 2017 | Interior Design
The Evolution of Furniture Construction and Design If someone from the 18th Century were to come and visit your home today, they would probably be aghast at what they found. Contemporary furniture is nothing like it was in bygone eras, and the time-traveling visitor...
by Sharone Perlstein | Dec 28, 2016 | Interior Design
At some point in life, most of us open the front door to our home, look around, and say to ourselves – I need a change. It’s only natural. Every now and then we want to escape the drab of our routine. Sometimes we find ourselves making dramatic decisions,...
by Sharone Perlstein | Dec 11, 2016 | Interior Design
The Transition from Ornate to Functional Exploring the history of furniture design is like taking a fascinating journey through the evolution of society. For centuries, furniture was heavy, ornate, very expensive, and meant to serve as a visual reminder of one’s...
by Sharone Perlstein | Nov 9, 2016 | Interior Design
Contemporary Furniture Can Transform Your Home into an Oasis Your home should be a shelter from the storms swirling around outside. When you step inside your door, your first reaction should be a sigh of relief and serenity. For this reason, you want to create spaces...
by Sharone Perlstein | Oct 31, 2016 | Interior Design
How to Bring Contemporary Style into Your Existing Interior Take a look around your house or apartment. Do you want to bring in some added fun and creativity, yet keep functionality? Consider blending the pieces you have with some new contemporary furniture, keeping...
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