The Bathroom
on Nov 20, 2009 in Guest Blogger Kitchen and Bath A Well Traveled Aesthetic Bathroom James Duncan James Duncan is a Decorati Partner and author of “A Well Traveled Aesthetic.” My grandfather, who was a boy in the early 20th century, told the story of how his family rented a farmhouse in the French countryside. As they planned to sta...

The Buzz: Morbidezza
on Nov 19, 2009 in Guest Blogger The Buzz on Antiques Buzz Kaplan C. Mariani Antiques Restoration & Custom Morbidezza By Buzz Kaplan, Decorati Contributing Antiques Editor and author of The Buzz on Antiques. MORBIDEZZA is pronounced “mor bee DET zah” and comes from the Italian word for softness. Morbidezza is a term used in painting (mainly old masters...

Decorati Inc. Launches Decorati Pro Premier
on Nov 18, 2009 in Press Press Releases decorati pro Interior Design Web Site Launches Service To Promote Interior Designers San Francisco, CA (Nov 17, 2009) – Decorati.com, the leading online service for interior design products and services, has expanded its offerings to include Decorati Pro Premie...

Tools of the Trade: A Web-Based Resource Guide (San Francisco Design Center Panel Recap)
on Nov 17, 2009 in Founder's Blog I was honored to be a panel speaker at the San Francisco Design Center, along with PR consultant Alisa Carol and Dwell Magazine editor Sarah Rich (hosted by California Homes Magazine and editor Vanessa Brunner).  We covered lots of topics, including...

Win a Free Copy of Andrée Putman: Complete Works
on Nov 17, 2009 in Book Review Special Offers Andre Putman: Complete Works Andree Putman book giveaway contest Donald Albrecht Nicolas Koenig rizzoli This week’s book giveaway features Andrée Putman: Complete Works by Donald Albrecht. Thanks to our friends at Rizzoli, one lucky reader will win a free copy of this wonderful design book. Just released, Andrée Putman: Complete Works , is th...

Textural Journeys: Clodagh for Duralee
on Nov 17, 2009 in Featured Sponsored Advertorial Clodagh Duralee Global Passage World-renowned for designing spaces and products that enliven the senses and engage the imagination, Clodagh has been licensing product for more than a decade. Utilizing all of the elements of earth and stone, the sounds of water, the glowing light o...

Product Spotlight
on Nov 10, 2009 in Product Picks Antoine Proulx Mattaliano Powell & Bonnell The Rothschild Collection    ...

Making Design Matter: Michael Wolk
on Nov 10, 2009 in Featured Carlos Domenich Dan Forer Miami Michael Wolk Michael Wolk Design Associates Neo- Modernism Robert Brantley Decorati caught up with “Neo- Modernism” designer Michael Wolk, founder and creative director of Miami-based Michael Wolk Design Associates. How would you describe your design style? “Neo-Modernism” is the term we use to des...

The Buzz: Bras De Lumiéres And Other Wall Sconces
on Nov 6, 2009 in Guest Blogger The Buzz on Antiques bras de lumíere Buzz Kaplan C. Mariani C. Mariani Antiques Restoration & Custom sconce wall appliqués wall brackets By Buzz Kaplan, Decorati Contributing Antiques Editor and author of The Buzz on Antiques. A sconce, pronounced “skahnz”, is a wall mount that is fitted to hold a candle or candles. Here’s a typical pair of 18th century Italian giltw...

Get This Look: Soucie Horner
on Nov 3, 2009 in Get this Look Product Picks soucie horner Read about designer firm Soucie Horner, and Get Soucie Horner’s Look with these products on Decorati.    ...