It’s time to get out and explore the region’s bustling design scene this season.
Articolo Lighting Scandal staggered pendant in brass with rose gold mesh inlay, articololighting.com. PHOTO BY STUDIO GOSS
Australian-based Articolo Lighting (articololighting.com) opens its first Los Angeles showroom—the second in the U.S.—offering Southern Californians easier access to the brand’s ethereal collections. “We were driven to showcase our lighting within a space more akin to a gallery than a traditional showroom,” says creative director Nicci Green. “The result represents my vision for how Articolo pieces beautifully intersect with interior spaces.”
All pieces—including the new outdoor lighting collection available through the L.A. showroom—are made to order in Australia, notes Green. “As a team, we collaborate with a close network of craftsmen and women whose skills and talents we deeply respect,” she says. “Our love for the artisanal nature of materiality in its different forms… is reflected in the human element of generational artisans whose value cannot be replicated through mass production.” –MM
Mary McDonald for Patterson Flynn Polestar rug in sky/brown, pattersonflynn.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF PATTERSON FLYNN
Continuing her decadelong partnership with luxury carpet-maker Patterson Flynn (pattersonflynn.com), renowned Los Angeles-based designer Mary McDonald (marymcdonald.com) releases her newest rug line for the brand. “For this collection, I think it’s the colorways that make the rugs so unique,” says McDonald on her bright and intricate designs. “I like to take classic parts, patterns and pieces, reconstruct and rescale them, making them my own with a modern sensibility.”
Shoppers can also custom order the perfect piece to match the decor of their homes. Capture the beachy essence of SoCal style by choosing rugs with neutral and warm tones woven with natural abaca fibers, or for those looking to add an eye-catching pop to a room, opt for one of McDonald’s vibrant designs with bold patterns. –CW
Carmen Ellis Studio transparent Flora Fauna lamps, carmenellis.com. PHOTO BY ELLIE BAYGULOV
Los Angeles-based sculpture atelier Carmen Ellis Studio (carmenellis.com) launches its first lighting collection, the Illumination Series, comprised of two lamps, a sconce, a candle and two sets of candlestick holders. “In my opinion, there is nothing as transformative to a space as lighting,” notes the artist. “Designing lighting allowed me to create pieces that could truly be activated. I love the idea that my works can become part of people’s lives through their functionality.”
Inspired by surrealists like Man Ray, the collection is a testament to the art of light, incorporating Ellis’ signature whimsical anthropomorphic themes. “I choose to design with fragmented forms because they activate the imagination,” Ellis explains. “The artwork only tells part of its story. By being vague and only showing part of the human form, I aim to inspire my viewers to dream and to fill in the blanks with their own narrative.” –MM
Morrow Soft Goods co-founders Stephanie Cleary and Michelle Toney. PHOTO COURTESY OF MORROW SOFT GOODS
With a shared commitment to producing sustainable yet luxurious products, home goods and accessories brand Morrow Soft Goods (morrowsoftgoods.com) opens its first-ever showroom in Downtown L.A. with responsible furniture company Floyd (floydhome.com). “The partnership was inspired by a few years of product photography collaborations,” say Morrow Soft Goods founders Stephanie Cleary and Michelle Toney.
“We really liked their team and imagery and knew we had a good working relationship and mutual respect for each other’s brands.” The new store, located at Row DTLA, features Morrow’s timeless pieces, including soft duvets and cozy blankets in organic hues, as well as Floyd’s modern bed frames and sectionals. By blending these beautifully made products together in a single showroom, customers can visualize firsthand how Morrow’s accessories and Floyd’s furniture can bring life to a space in any home. –CW
Explore Palm Springs’ incredible midcentury modern architecture and interior design as Modernism Week’s (modernismweek.com) signature festival returns Feb. 16 to 26. “Modernism Week celebrates the unique aspects of the architectural heritage in Palm Springs and the surrounding Coachella Valley,” says CEO Lisa Vossler Smith of the annual 11-day festival, which last year welcomed 96,700 attendees for over 350 events, and will be even bigger in 2023. “Through our tours, talks and other compelling programs, we help educate people about the essential role that design plays in our daily lives.”
This year, attendees can visit three featured homes—The Shag House, Hi-Sun and Yoasis—plus see other significant residences in the area on three Signature Home Tours. A keynote presentation with renowned architect Thom Mayne, the Palm Springs Modernism Show, extended days of the CAMP activity hub and a first-ever look into Frank Sinatra’s “Villa Maggio” are other exciting events to catch. –CW
The Future Perfect (thefutureperfect.com) has a new home: The Goldwyn House. Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, the design gallery showcases stunning works from a roster of contemporary artists and designers within the freshly renovated estate. Founder David Alhadeff describes the property as “very grand, in a traditional way,” which creates an “incredible backdrop” for the artist-driven work being displayed.
“Until now, we’ve never done anything quite this grand or traditional,” Alhadeff says. “We’ve also never renovated one of our spaces to this extent. This property is the largest we have occupied to date and the gardens are as much a part of the experience. It’s an iconic home that provides an incredible backdrop and experience when visiting.” –AW
Kate Lester x Jaipur Living Harman Auril rug, jaipurliving.com. PHOTO BY CAITLIN ATKINSON
Inspired by vintage designs, interior designer Kate Lester’s new Harman Hold collection for Jaipur Living (jaipurliving.com) includes an assortment of antique textile patterns, lending heirloom-quality looks and livable style to any space. To achieve a perfectly worn effect, digitally printed images of vintage rugs—all with a distressed look—were implemented into the designs.
“Kitchens and hallways deserve beautiful antique-inspired runners too,” says Lester, founder and CEO of Kate Lester Interiors (katelesterinteriors.com). “With many of those areas being prone to high traffic, you need something comfortable and durable, and we’ve just made that even easier. With the new fully integrated traction backing, you won’t even need to add a rug pad. Now you can get the look of a vintage rug, the durability of vintage reproduction and a nonslip pad all in one. Less waste, less cost and so comfortable. I love this collection.” –AW
Natasha Baradaran Textiles LIVWELL Cactus Leather seating, natashabaradaran.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF JAIPUR LIVING
Natasha Baradaran proudly presents the design industry’s first vegan leather collection for luxury interiors. LIVWELL Cactus Leather by Natasha Baradaran Textiles (natashabaradaran.com) is a sustainable alternative to traditional leather and is both cruelty and pesticide free. When asked what inspired the line, Baradaran explains, “My attention to sustainability has come from my daughters, not only regarding awareness, but also the thought of helping to make the world a better place for them.”
Baradaran also notes that luxury and progress can go hand in hand. “Cactus Leather is not meant to mimic traditional leather per se; it is its own material, not faux,” she says. “I think our clients would agree that they first appreciate the texture, hand and palette of LIVWELL and are then happy to hear of all the benefits of being a vegan material.” –MM
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