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GRAPHITE

The perfect combination of “sophisticated,” “timeless,” and “edgy,” graphite is an exciting metallic trend that has yet to be oversaturated in any sense. From brushed steel lighting diffuser of Mark Albrecht's Eclipse light to the blackened chrome chair legs of GamFratesi's Beetle stool, take a look at these six contemporary designs in smokey grey hues, each with...

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CRAVING COPPER

The last few years have been “metallics mania,” with brass standing strong at the head of the pack. Perhaps weary of all-things-brass, designers are beginning to turn to a new player - warm and unexpected copper. Just in the past year we've seen British design star Tom Dixon turn his focus almost entirely to copper with new products...

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WINTER WHITES

There is nothing more chic in the dead of winter than a full ensemble in winter white. Effective when applied in a single hue or layered “tone on tone,” winter whites produce fashion, interiors, and natural landscapes that soothe and inspire. This week, SUITE NY features a handful of our favorite designs by Luca Nichetto, John Pawson, Philippe Nigro, and...

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THOSE BABY BLUES

Baby blue is a familiar color that has undoubtedly made a comeback this season. While typically considered a spring tone, light blue is a hue often found in nature during winter months, such as iced-over lakes or the reflection of daytime skies over freshly fallen snow. This week, we have assembled a collection of masterfully crafted modern furniture by Formstelle...

BLACK SMOKE

‘Tis the season for spooking, ’tis the season for fright Haunting images surround us, especially at night So in light of this holiday, or in darkness we should say Here are five shadowy designs, in black and deep gray... ...

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BLUSHING BEAUTIES

One of the biggest color trends of 2015 is blush pink. This soft and pleasing hue has been lauded as a new neutral; a suitable choice for modern furniture, lighting and textiles for any room of the house. This week we bring you six designs from all different categories, from Foscarini's pint-sized Binic lamp by Ionna Vautrin to Arne Jacobsen's...

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INSPIRED BY INDIGO

It’s the color of dark wash Levi’s®, Matisse’s Blue Nude and the backdrop to David Lynch’s cult classic, Blue Velvet.  Deep and seductive, indigo must have been the hue Gershwin imagined when composing “Rhapsody in Blue.” Applied to furniture, indigo is a shade that is bold in design and comfortably alluring.  It pairs beautifully with all metallics, including our recent...

Item of the Week: White Out

Deck your halls in a chic Winter White holiday palette with SUITE New York’s whitest and brightest. The old fashion cliché “no white after labor day,” may have you thinking that white is solely a summer color. However, we at SUITE NY certainly beg to differ.  The color white is most appropriate for a winter, especially when it comes to...

Item of the Week: Back in Black

Clichés are often rooted in truth and one old reliable is that New Yorkers love to wear black. (Myself included.) Though black-on-black-on–black seems a bit easier to pull off on a body versus in a room, it has been quoted that every room needs a touch of black. 606 UNIVERSAL SHELVING SYSTEM Dieter Rams’ 606 Universal Shelving System is an...

COLOR STORY : RAINBOW BRIGHT

COLOR STORY : RAINBOW BRIGHT Crisp, clean and of course, neutral; layers of white allow one to experiment with a rainbow of colors when it comes to accessories. To the right, a lovely bedroom by our talented creative director, Chris Kraig of Chris Kraig Studio, is all about clean lines and natural light.  However, when summer...