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Design Find | Eskayel

I recently stumbled upon a Brooklyn-based design studio that has me seriously swooning. Their aesthetic is both fresh and unexpected – edgy and sexy yet soft with a modern classic sensibility. I think it is their uniquely artistic, hand-painted patterns that have me most a-flutter. Add to that their environmentally responsible approach to interior surface design and I’m hooked. From fabrics to wallpaper and rugs to a collaborative furniture collection with ABC Carpet + Home, ESKAYEL totally has my number. Just take a peek at some of their designs. {*bites palm with excitement*}

It’s a watercolour, ink-blot damask wallpaper with allusions to Ikat patterns! Could it be any more GORGeous? I think not.

So delicate, so modern. One could transpose a thousand dreams onto these patterns, like finding shapes in the clouds on a perfect summer’s day.

The furniture collection in collaboration with ABC Carpet + Home is totally boho-modern chic.

How fabulous to infuse a space with some carefree, artistic brushstrokes with these incredible ottomans? Love.

By reproducing their hand painted patterns locally in the northeastern United States on natural and recycled grounds, Eskayel’s made to order fabrics and wall-coverings are as eco friendly as they are visually inspiring. Eskayel offers six major collections with 159 patterns and colourways available in PRIMA vinyl free residential and commercial wallpaper, CLASSIC clay coated wallpaper, recycled type II contract wallcovering, natural linen and organic denim fabric and more. Eskayel’s made to order fabrication methods accommodate almost any kind of customization. Colour and scale of existing patterns can be transformed or they can work with designers to create an entirely new design to fit in within your creative vision with virtually no minimums. Can anyone say “designer’s dream?” Yes please.

I think their rug collection may have wowed me the most. Crafted of 100% silk, these rugs are nothing short of spectacular.

I seriously just want to roll around on the rug pictured above. Not sure what that says about what I’m reading into the ink blot for this one…or about me in general!

Eskayel was founded in 2008 by artist and designer Shanan Campanaro. The Central St Martin’s graduate has worked in both graphic design and fashion, but has always been interested in interiors believing that the atmosphere and vibe of a room can transform ones mood. Having lived in many different spaces and more than a few countries before the age of 30, the importance of building an environment of true self expression and comfort in each of her homes became a huge priority and obsession.

Campanaro began by turning that passion into wallpaper and now with her partner, Nick Chacona, Eskayel continues to bring to the market innovative products of the highest quality that are luxurious, natural and beautiful.

I am going to be dreaming in watercolour and delicate pattern, longing for the day when I can use one of Eskayel’s fabrics on an upcoming project. Thanks so much for the inspiration, Shanan and Nick!

xo
s.

By |July 2nd, 2013|0 Comments

Lighting Love | Charles de Lisle | Linden Chandelier

As a designer, I am always on the prowl for statement lighting. You essentially want your lighting to do one of two things: blend into the background or MAKE the room, and today I’ve stumbled upon a chandelier by Charles de Lisle that is a serious looker and a total room MAKER.

The Linden Chandelier is all about simple, sexy glamour. Like a modern line drawing of a branch brought to life in brass, the statement it makes is at once as fierce and as it is organic.

Obviously this lives well in a modern context, but I would love to see The Linden Chandelier suspended over a very traditional kitchen island or formal dining table.

This stunner has now been added to a wish list of lighting statements I’m dying to make on future projects. It is available exclusively through The Future Perfect with locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and San Francisco.

Happy Thursday!

xo
s.

By |May 30th, 2013|0 Comments

Start Spreading The News!

OK, so I’m not leaving today, but I am headed to New York! One of my dearest and best is an unbelievable musician living in the city, and I’m headed there for a long weekend of catching up and exploring the city that is home to one of my favourite people on the planet. It’s amazing how quickly the days can become jam-packed before you even arrive. As I do some planning in an attempt to squeeze in everything I’d like to see and do into my short time there, I understand why it’s the city that never sleeps! Just means I’ll have to plan a return trip soon, as the not sleeping thing has never worked for me.

So one very cool furniture maker on my wish list of companies to visit while I’m there is Bellboy. Based in Brooklyn, this collaborative wood shop was created by a former ad exec whose story of reinvention is worthy of a great conversation in and of itself. Their designs are clean, minimal and organic. My favourite piece from the collection is The Water Tower Chair.

As it turns out, they have a cabinet in their collection that is a shockingly exacting twin of a custom cabinet I designed for a client a few years ago. From the use of unstained walnut; to the dimensions; to the cantilever; right down to the degree of bevel on the face frame; it’s uncanny! The only difference is my design had touch latches and hidden hinges and the doors were made from figured walnut, but I nearly fell over when I saw this! Clearly we think alike. So cool to find similar design minds making beautiful things in Brooklyn. High fives from Toronto! Needless to say I love this design.

I’m still researching all the cool shops I need to pop into while I’m there and would love to take any requests on design, fashion, beauty and food hotspots you’d love to see featured on the blog! I hope to have some inspiring adventures to share with you from my short jaunt to the city and can’t wait to dish all the details!

Happy Wednesday!
xo
s.

By |November 14th, 2012|1 Comment