Tracery Interiors at the Birmingham Home & Garden Inspiration Home

Our friends at the renowned interior design firm, Tracery Interiors just sent us this photo of the fabulous room they designed for Birmingham Home & Garden magazine’s 2011 Inspiration Home. The home will be featured in its entirety in the magazines January 2012 issue, but until then, here is a sneak peek of the Great Room, dressed in neutrals and accented by pops of rust. We are thrilled to see that Tracery Interiors chose a pair of our Boston Functional Library Wall Lights in Bronze along with the Large Dorsett Two Tier Chandelier in Black Rust for the space.

 

Image Credit: Jean Allsopp for Birmingham Home & Garden

A Glamorous Bathroom

We recently came across this stunning bathroom and closet project by Martensen Jones Interiors, led by Lisa Martensen and Jan Jones in Dallas, TX. The bathroom actually belongs to Lisa. The space features classic elements such as white cabinetry, Carrera marble countertops, floors, and shower , and glamorous, beveled mirrors. A few modern touches, such as the bathtub and Saarinen Tulip Stool add an eclectic touch to the room. Naturally, we love that the designers opted for the feminine and glamorous Catherine Wall Sconce by Eric Cohler for Visual Comfort & Co. in Polished Nickel for this beautiful bathroom. While the sconces come with natural paper shades, we think the fact that Martensen opted to take the shades off for this space makes for a slightly more modern look.

It’s a little difficult to make out the flush mount ceiling fixture because of the light in this image, but Martensen opted for the bamboo style of the Frank Flush Mount by Alexa Hampton for Visual Comfort & Co., which happens to be a favorite among designers.

The mirrored closet doors are both beautiful and practical. On the right, another look at the fabulous vanity.

The Catherine Sconce is ready for her close-up!

 

{Images via Martensen Jones Interiors}

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from our family to yours! We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a joyous New Year. We look forward to working with you in 2012.

Please Note: Visual Comfort will be closed on Monday, December 26th and will reopen on Tuesday, December 27th.

A Chic Kitchen by Zoldan Interiors

We are currently loving this chic, Parisian-inspired kitchen designed by Los Angeles-based, Tia Zoldan of Zoldan Interiors. The home belongs to actor Nestor Carbonell of Lost and was featured in the September 2011 issue of Better Homes and Gardens. Every last detail is completely stunning from the beautifully framed windows and banquette to the interesting, Moroccan-inspired tile and bistro chairs. Of course, we love that the homeowner opted for our Large Hicks Pendant by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort & Co. in Bronze and Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass.

A second look at the kitchen reveals recessed cabinets with gorgeous brass hardware along with carrera marble countertops and backsplash and a classic farm sink. Hanging above the sink is our Small Hicks Pendant by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort & Co. in Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass. The flush mount fixtures are our Large Marine Flush Mount in Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass.

We’re Moving!

In a continuing effort to service our growing business, Visual Comfort will be moving to a new and expanded, 11 acre facility on December 19, 2011. In preparation for the move, we will be closed for business on Friday, December 16th and will resume normal operations on Monday, December 19th.

We thank you for all your support and look forward to working with you in our new facility.

Designer Spotlight: A Classic Dining Room by M.E. Beck Design, Inc.

Texas-based designer, Maria Beck of M.E. Beck Design recently shared these lovely photos of a classic dining room she designed for a client in Austin. The space is filled with neutral colors, traditional tufted chairs, and some modern artwork. While we love the play on scale through the long drapes and vertical paintings, we especially love the fact that Maria selected two of the Large Double Twist Chandeliers by Eric Cohler for Visual Comfort & Co. in Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass.

How do you feel about selecting two chandeliers over a dining table? Is this something you would try for a client or in your own home?

The AD100

Thomas O’Brien’s Aero Studios was selected for the 2012 AD100 List. | Item Featured: Extra Large Hicks Pendant

Each year, Architectural Digest publishes it’s AD100 List, which serves as a veritable roster of the “who’s who” in the fields of interior design and architecture. These design professionals are tastemakers and influencers in the world of design. Visual Comfort & Co. is proud to see five of these talented professionals who design lighting collections for us included in the 2012 AD100.

Alexa Hampton of Mark Hampton LLC | Item Featured: Abbot Single-Arm Sconce

Suzanne Kasler Interiors | Featured Item: Quatrefoil Table Lamp

David Easton Inc. | Item Featured: Marais Floor Lamp with Tray

Michael S Smith Inc. | Item Featured: Spencer Table Lamp

ELLE DÉCOR December / January 2012

The December 2011 issue of ELLE DÉCOR features a fabulous selection of interiors from an eclectic pied a terre in Brazil to actress, Hilary Swank’s modern Manhattan apartment. We are thrilled to see our products included in this month’s issue.

The Manning Accent Light by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort is featured as a must-have gift for the 2011 holiday season. This lamp comes in a chic combination of polished nickel and crystal and would look fabulous on any desk.

Hilary Swank’s New York apartment features a pair of our 18” Cabinet Maker’s Picture Lights in Antique Nickel.