The Resurgence of the Chesterfield

Hi again . . .

I say "resurgence," though the Chesterfield style sofa has been around forever, you may just have only seen or thought of them in those manly offices out there.

Modern to industrial to traditional, the Chesterfield sofa is back, and I love it.  The richly detailed diamond tufted upholstery and rolled arms are it's most distinguishing features.  Many credit the Earl of Chesterfield who commission a cabinet maker to design an elegant yet masculine piece and it became a sought after style for most of the early 19th century, becoming symbolic to British aristocracy and wealth.

I have long loved the iconic style and my desire for one came about when I paid a visit to the show room of The Rug Company in Manhattan earlier this year.  Here's were it all started for me . . . can you say yum.... (now only to snag that peacock feather rug . . it's a beauty)

So as a Christmas present to myself . . it sits and is often fought over by all of us, deep enough for two nappers and quite the focal point.

Take a look at all the other rooms I have saved on my Pinterest boards to draw inspiration from and take a good look at how a Chesterfield doesn't have to be office boring !!

Think about it, or just give me a call, be happy to find the perfect fabric and order you one too.

Install of the Day!

Hey . . .

I am loving having the day off.  It is so quite around here I am in heaven !!!  I am sitting in my new family room watching the cookie baking take place and we are finally getting around to decorating the tree that just made it in the house . . yes it's true.  I have been slammed, but worse, sinus infected which has put me in the "we'll do it later" mode, but realizing I only have 1 day.. thought it was time to get it together !

So while I have the day to sit and look around me new room, I thought I would share.  Did I need to re-decorate, not really, did I want to .. yep.  Why you ask?  I have wanted a chesterfield sofa for a while now and knowing BH&G was coming over to check out the place prompted the re-do.  I really wanted all the rooms to jive and feel like they do now!  

Take a look at the finished product . . 

So, it's quite the eclectic mix.  I love that.  Casual, easy leather, but a fun color.  A rustic "cart" coffee table found at the flea, another little beat-up leather chair and a great grouping of art.

 I popped the green with hot pink (pulled from the living room) all atop a flat weave grey striped rug.

I found these great lamps at Slate, love the mid-century element and great tie back to the floor lamp.  Check out the texture on one of my art pieces (Keith used tar in this piece).

 And I am more than thrilled to have my own Miranda Lakes piece, complements of Hidell Brooks Gallery.  I have wanted this piece forever !

 And there you have it.  My lavender grass cloth pained over in pale grey, my bookcase painted over in the same and re-arranged.  Two simple, dog and kid friendly pieces of furniture - not cluttered up, and a great collage of art.  That's all you need !

I love it !

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