Bun in the Oven? Best Online Sources for Modern Babies

February 15th, 2010

Many of my clients are welcoming babies into the world shortly…Exciting! As a result, I thought I would share some of my favorite online sources for modern and sustainable baby furniture and accessories for those who are expecting. Luckily, there are a lot more options for design-savvy parents nowadays.

I’ve been a fan of Petit Collage since spotting their booth at the Renegade Craft Fair. How cute is that mobile??

Jungle Friends Mobile, $68. Made from sustainable bamboo.

Jungle Friends Mobile, $68. Made from sustainable bamboo.

Zac & Zoe offer a great selection of modern baby accessories, from furniture to creative toys and decor. Best of all, many of their products are made from sustainable materials. Go green babies!

Cariboo Classic Bassinet, $425. Made from sustainable wood. Shown in Teak finish.

Cariboo Classic Bassinet, $425. Made from sustainable wood. Shown in Teak finish.

2Modern carries tons of modern baby lines such as Offi, Oeuf, and Boodalee. They also carry Argington — a Green line of kid’s furniture made of Baltic Birch that is finished with a non-toxic, ecologically friendly clear coat.

Oeuf Robin Crib, $565. Sustainable wood and painted in 100% natural, water-based paint.

Oeuf Robin Crib, $565. Sustainable wood and painted in 100% natural, water-based paint.

Oilo Penelope Glider, $1,299. Faux-leather is easily cleaned. Finally, a stylish glider!

Oilo Penelope Glider, $1,299. Faux-leather is easily cleaned. Finally, a stylish glider!

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Ava’s Choice Designer for Bungalow Dining Room

February 15th, 2010

Niche Interiors is pleased to be selected again as a featured designer on Ava Living, this week for our Bungalow dining room remodel.  Built-in cabinets and window seat, a custom reclaimed wood dining table, and new light fixtures were a just a few of the improvements made to this San Francisco bungalow. Check out more interior design press for Niche Interiors.

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Niche Interiors featured on CocoCozy!

February 8th, 2010

How exciting! Niche Interiors is featured this week on CocoCozy: A stylish interior design blog featuring decorating ideas, interior design trends and new products. Check out the article: Before & After: Back to Basic Room Makeovers that Work!

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Clever Design Trick from San Francisco Dining by Design: Modernize Old Chairs with Plastic Seats

February 4th, 2010

I just came across this photo I snapped at DIFFA’s (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) Dining by Design event in November. I loved this room as a whole, but especially the clever idea of updating antique dining chairs with plastic seats and chair backs instead of the standard of reupholstering. The curves of the chair really stand out…So smart!

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Installation Day 2: Not your Grandma’s Wallpaper

February 2nd, 2010

Wallpaper is back…without the small florals and pastel colors. Thankfully there are loads of graphic, bold prints to choose from these days. My favorite source is Osborne & Little, a British company carrying stylish patterns in papers and fabrics.

Installation day 2 tackled the powder room and a teenage girl’s bedroom.

Osborne & Little's Pompadour "Du Barry" livens up this powder room

Osborne & Little's Pompadour "Du Barry" livens up this powder room

The subtle metallic sheen makes for a sophisticated statement.

The subtle metallic sheen makes for a sophisticated statement.

Kravet Pattern #3013 adds a girly touch with a hint of rock and roll.

Kravet Pattern #3013 adds a girly touch with a hint of rock and roll.

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