NEWS FROM EUROPE, PART 1
The SUITE NY team has returned from Paris, Copenhagen, Munich and Stockholm with news of product launches, color trends and exciting design awards. In 2015 we are seeing more organic shapes than ever, with heavy use of emerald greens and continued enthusiasm for brass. We saw color blocking, such as Woodnotes new eco-friendly Fourways rug (shown below), and renewed interest...
THE YOUNG EUROPEANS – Part 1
Europe is still the reigning epicenter of contemporary furniture design, so it’s no surprise that the next crop of promising young designers mostly hail from across the pond. This is the first in a two part series featuring furniture and home accessories from the design world’s new guard, including the Fold seating collection by Garcia Cumini...
ORGANIC SPA: Rest Cushions
ORGANIC SPA: Rest Cushions The December 2014 issue of Organic Spa Magazine included a Holiday Gift Guide of "170 Green Gifts" for everyone on your list. The Rest Cushions by Paspas Finland, Mari Isopahkala and Tanja Sipilä for Finnish manufacturer Woodnotes are made of remnants...
INDIAN SUMMER
Labor Day weekend is upon us and one of the most beautiful, temperate summers in recent memory is drawing to a close. We pray for a few more afternoons by the water, dinners outside, and long amber sunsets. As the nights get chilly, cozy sweaters, earthy pillows and roaring campfires are more delightful than ever. This week we celebrate the...
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...
STARS & STRIPES
American flags, parades, hot dogs, cold beers and fireworks – these are a few of our favorite things. Each year on a warm summer day in July, Americans fire up their barbeques and unite in backyards and rooftops across our great land to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence: the birth of our nation. The colors red, white...
It’s a NICE DAY for a WHITE WEDDING
Some hear June and think of gloom. At SUITE New York, we think of flowers in bloom, singing birds, warm days, cool nights and of course, blushing brides in radiant white. We had all things bridal in mind when pulling products for this week’s newsletter, from veil like decorative textiles to perfect gifts for the happy couple. Join us...
MAD ABOUT STRIPES
Trends come and go, but one style that never fades is the stripe. Thick or thin, horizontal or vertical, black and white or bold and colorful, there are infinite ways to add this classic pattern to your space. A splash of stripe can offer a nautical vibe, Alice in Wonderland whimsy, Rock&Roll edge or a tailored appeal. Summer is...
TABLETOP WEEK
April 22-25 is Tabletop Week in New York City. The event is anchored by The New York Tabletop Market, North America’s ultimate trade show for all that's new and innovative in the global tabletop merchandise category. But if crowds aren’t your thing, skip just three blocks uptown to SUITE NY where you’ll find an assortment of tabletop items that are...
DESIGNED FOR KIDS
In the age of Houzz and Pinterest, design conscious parents have a world of resources to help them design inspired rooms and play spaces for their little ones. But within the modern realm, choices narrow when products of genuine quality and durability are sought after as well. This week, we present five modern designs...
imm Cologne 2014
With imm Cologne opening in just a few days, we thought this would be a great opportunity to share a little information about the world's second largest furniture fair. An international, public furniture trade show, imm Cologne is held at Koelnmesse exhibition center every year in January. The "imm" stands for Internationalen Möbelmesse, meaning "international furniture...