Copper Highlights

Metalllics seem to be all the rage these days....fabrics, wallpaper, furniture finishes and all kinds of accessories bring metallic sparkle and bling to home decor.


We've seen high gloss chrome, brushed nickel and oil rubbed bronze, and now burnished gold is taking center stage.  But my heart will always lean to my favorite patina....copper.


I just love copper!  It's rich and warm, and it always ages with grace and panache!
Every chef covets a set of hand-forged copper pans....me too!

Vaux-le-vicomte chateau

Designers are taking this soft, mellow metal and using it in all kinds of unique applications.


Who doesn't love the copper farm sink?

or the incredible free standing bathtub...

This Japanese soaking tub is the ultimate in luxury, don't you think?  (Perhaps we need to bring along a copper step stool so you can actually get in!)

Craftsman Copper

Lighting designers have jumped on the copper bandwagon as well, mixing traditional and modern design elements with this antique finish.

Casa Midy Lanterns

Tom Dixon

Artistic Kitchen Designs

Industrial Design Imports

Copper is a great material for cut away panels and screens too.  
Think about the shadows this pattern would make in the light!   Yum!

Parasoleil by Kari Seydewitz

I do love the way that copper creates a beautiful verdigis patina when it's left to oxidize. 

My favorite color scheme too!

Strauss Furniture

Furniture makers have begun experimenting with copper.  The soft metal is more challenging to work with, but when it works, it's wonderful!


How unique is this!

Ferruccio Laviani

 Heaven for me when you marry the copper with drawers....I love drawers and cubbies!

Hobart Cabinet Co.

Distressed copper clad dining tables look great in outdoor spaces or homey kitchens. 

GI Designs

Tile manufacturers have been adding copper to their lines for a while now, 

Native Trails Tile

but penny tiles in copper are a new twist to an vintage design.

Cool Trends

And then there's the real deal!!  Talk about a "costly" floor!

Even Kitchenaide has gotten in on the act!

Wanna know how obsessed I am?  This is my kitchen ceiling.  Anaglypta wallpaper, faux painted by me....I needed a neck brace by the time I finished!  But I love it everyday.

So, are you a fan of copper too?  Jump on the bandwagon....there's plenty of room!

"Romantically Challenged" Design

There's a new sit-com starring Alyssa Milano called "Romantically Challenged", and while I'm not much of a fan of the half hour show, it was the interlude between "Dancing with the Stars" and "Castle", which I am a fan of.

Anyway....I wasn't particulary "into" the story line, which was really inane, BTW, so I began to focus on the interior design...which I am really into!

Here's a few pics from the set of the show.

The Ikat on the booths in the coffee shop, is awesome...gray and yellow...very cool!  Anyone know who makes this? 

Hmmm...a coffee shop that is the gathering place for all the cast of characters....sound familiar?

Here's another shot. I'm liking the tile work on the back wall too.

This is the living room of these roommates, Perry and Shawn.

It's a guy place, but still has some good design elements to go along with the standard microfiber sofa.  I think the deep green on the wall is an interesting choice, and I love the styling of the etegere in the background.

I like the warmth of the orange and chocolate in the pillows.

Classy fireplace treatment with the wood blocks in relief, and I'm liking the eclectic feel of the modern and more rustic elements coming together.

The space is open concept...maybe a loft.

The kitchen looks sleek and efficient with modern features.  Check out over the fridge.  The subway tiles are vertical!  That's a new switch. 

The island is much more traditional in styling and a little unexpected here, but it's a great spot for prepping as well as just  hanging out....which they do a lot of....does anyone work in these shows?

Love the blue door into the pantry!

You can see the vertical tiles better in this picture.

You can see the color palatte a bit better in this picutre....aqua and green grounded will all the white in the table and backsplash... and I love the turquoise vase on the counter.

I can't say too  much about the show itself, but it was fun checking out the interior design.   Set Designer is Conny Boettger who also did the sets or "Almost Famous". 

What do you think?