Mad about Blue

My favorite color is blue. For some reason I don't buy items in blue all that often. More often if I have options I will select pink, red or coral instead. And if I can't bring myself to purchase a bold color I resort to the black, white or brown. And when it comes to jewelry I lean towards gold or silver jewelry selections because of it's versatility. Last fall I purchased a blue and green Brighton bag. That was a huge step and I think it set me in motion. Since then I have made other purchases which have bolder color and design.
As I was browsing some other design sites I came across this beautiful blue/citron/gold ensemble. A few years ago I was not impressed with at an ikat. Never say never. Now I think they are totally fab. Especially when they are available in such eye catching colors. So I selected this room as inspiration and built my ideal room with Bassett finds.

Here we have a beautiful tufted sofa with chaise. The glimmering gold cocktail tables coordinate beautifully with the shimmery mirror frame as well as the chandelier above. All set in front of a fabric covered accent wall and additional ikat pillows adorning the sofa.
Now my turn. While that sofa is a dramatic statement, my personal choice would be a chesterfield style. Bassett makes a very comfortable chesterfield sofa called King Street. Bassett has introduced a new Chesterfield II with a tight seat but I prefer loose seat cushions. I draped it in the blue velvet #6310-5 Navy with the accent pillow being a vibrant ikat #4246-4 Seaglass (which is not seen on my sample but I have included the swatch). This ikat would also be applied to the wall as is done in the inspiration image. For the cocktail table I selected a HGTV Bassett round cocktail table. It doesn't have as much shine, but I do love the design. I also would add a comfy accent chair. With such a luxurious sofa, I think the Oxford is an excellent choice partly due to the traditional look, but it is super comfy too. This chair has a mix of top grain leather on the sides, fabric on the inside (#2326-4 Seaglass). Notice the turned legs coordinate nicely with the sofa as well.

The ottoman is a custom round with the popular lantern motif (3309-5 Royal) in dark blue with a skirt and contrast welt in green. An accent kidney pillow in #3398-3 Citron adds a punch and would look great on the sofa next to the ikat. The decorative mirror adds a nice shine, plus ties in with the graphic elements. The lamps I selected add a nice height element as well as a warmth that ties in well with the other metals. A luxurious shag rug would be a nice finish. We have the Cosmo rug available in 9 colors, 4 which would work:  peacock blue, grass green, sapphire or ivory. I think the ivory would set off the sofa nicely as well as calm the other prints. The peacock blue would be my 2nd choice.
I usually have a hard time in deciding what direction to go. I would actually love this entire ensemble in my home right now! Now you go play around on the web or indulge in your newest shelter magazine to find your inspiration. It just takes a basic idea then you can make it your own. Have fun! P.S. I just had the idea to glue on Swarovski flat back crystals on the the ikat pillows to give it more sparkle. A few crystal AB, zircon, indigo and lime would work!

Customizable Rugs



Custom Sisal Rug Program

So you have been shopping for forever it seems trying to find the perfect rug with the right color combination to coordinate with your room. Well Bassett might just have the solution for you! Bassett offers a custom rug program with nylon or sisal rugs. This year Bassett increased the number of templates available in our nylon custom rug program.

The nylon rug selections have 12 templates with 40 color options to choose from. Then choose your shape; runner, rectangle, oval, square, octagon and round. They have designated sizes but custom sizes are possible as well.



Custom nylon Round Rug

The design options are quite extensive. Once you have selected the size, shape and colors we have the ability to design on the computer so you can see your design before you purchase. While colors can differ a bit on the monitor as well as the dye lots of the yarns, you do get a pretty good idea of what the rug will look like.

Our custom sisal rugs are available in 4 colors for the field (center) and 40 fabrics for the border. Also choose from a variety of sizes such as; runner, rectangle, square and octagon.



Custom sisal rug with border
 

Coastal Cool

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I recently moved to the coast near Half Moon Bay. I have always loved living near the water. Although the ocean can be intimidating, I find it to be a very beautiful and serene place to live. Growing up my parents had a cabin on a lake in South Dakota where snapping turtles, leeches and an occasional spring flood were about as dangerous as you could get.
I loved summer, packing up to spend a week at the lake. Fishing, swimming, hiking and skiing were highlights for my summer vacations. As a youngster I had more ideas than money. I tried to decorate the cabin with items found around the house that I felt could spruce up the place. Looking back, it was a failed attempt. But I had so much fun looking for ways to make it home. And the best part is my mom let me do whatever, no judgement. One year I planted a garden on one side of the garage, and most of the flower actually bloomed! I love flowers but I do not have a green thumb.


Coral Species

Here at Bassett we have our partnership with Sherman Williams. They have put together 8 different paint color collections to inspire customers looking to refresh the color scheme in their home. From Rustic Refined to Color Pizazz there are many color combinations to create. I chose the Coastal Cool to highlight here due to my new home.
In the formal living room I am looking to add a few items to spruce up the neutral palate.  A few pillows and a couple of empty areas where a picture or two could add some nice balance and visual appeal. I love the  coastal artwork we sell here as well. There are some vintage prints as well as Koi paintings,

Imperial Coral IV

sea shore paintings, black and white photos of sailboats.  I am constantly browsing websites to get ideas. Houzz is one that I enjoy as well as Joss and Main.  I picked up Coastal Living recently. There are some really good ideas including some great food recipies. I am not very experienced in preparing seafood, but grilling tends to be an easy way to prepare a variety of fish and sea foods. Just throw on some olive oil, garlic, butter and s/p and you are good to go with most anything.
Below I selected a few more items that will be nice additions as well. Go to our website and play around yourself to find some inspiration or maybe a piece or two to make your room complete. Most importantly, have fun!


Lyerly Lamp

Rattan Pedestal

Custom Sofa, Large



Oooooh, the possibilities!

I have helped dozens of people design their own custom headboards/beds and typically people want a neutral because they want versatility. I get it. Some people want to get it over with, too many options to consider. They want the flexibility to switch up bedding without having to start over. But the artist in me wants them to go bold. I decided to play around with some fun combinations to get your creative juices flowing. Having worked in retail for several years I have noticed when customers see a sample displayed, they tend to feel comfortable to buy that design. Bassett has created a great interactive website where you can design your new bed on your computer. Ideal when you want to see what your bed will look like before you purchase. While it's just not the same as real life, its a great start. Click on the image below to see more designs.

Custom Barcelona Bed

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Browse bedroom ideas, from loft beds to luxury beadspreads, and dream in style.
As you get ready to host an event, be sure you have enough dining chairs and dishes for dinner guests, as well as enough bakeware and cutting boards for food preparation.

 

The frame I chose is the Barcelona Queen Upholstered bed with tall foot board. You can also get just the headboard and attach it to a metal frame or the headboard with the rails to create full bed. Try out some designs of your own on our website.

http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Custom-Upholstered-Bonnet-Queen-Headboard-DZ9134.asp

The NEW Lauren Sofa

Bassett has recently released a new collection called Lauren that will soon be on our San Carlos showroom floor. The Lauren is a wonderful design that has the ability to be formal or casual. It really offers a lot of versatility. The collection offers an extra long sofa at 90" long with a seating length at 81" which is one of the longest sizes available. Other pieces in the collection are a studio sofa (also 3 cushions), love seat, accent chair and ottoman. Bassett assigned a very nice neutral herringbone fabric with a with a fiber content of linen, rayon, poly and cotton. The intricate weave and yarns used in this fabric will catch and reflect light creating a sophisticated elegant appeal. And of course if you prefer a different fabric you may select a from our design center.
This collection also offers some custom options. Choose any fabric in our design center for pillows to accent your room. The sofa and studio sofa have two pairs of pillows. Other features you can customize on the Lauren are adding fringe or cord to your pillows, upgrade your seat cushion from standard foam to an extra firm comfort level, accent pillows can be made with more plush blend down filling and finally choose a wood finish of your choice on the legs.
Explore our website to design your sofa today! Scroll to bottom to see a different look.
http://www.bassettfurniture.com

Classic design ideas

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Browse living room ideas, from a sectional sofa couch to chandelier lights and floorlamps, for your next interior design project.
As you get ready to host an event, be sure you have enough side chairs and dishes for dinner guests, as well as enough bakeware and chopping boards for food preparation.

HGTV Magazine

I just picked up the freshly painted pastel March issue of the HGTV magazine. Always a great source of inspiration, I was surprised to see one of Bassett's new dining chair designs! They put together a collection called "Furniture of the Year Award". They feature our updated Windsor chair. The classic spindle style chair is updated with simple lines and is available in both arm chair and side chair options. Shown in HGTV magazine the chair is painted in 3 of our new enamel colors however it is available in all 44 custom dining colors. Picture it, a set of 6 chairs each in a different color with a neutral heirloom finish wood table would be so fun!
Check out the link.
http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/hgtv-magazines-2014-furniture-of-the-year-awards/pictures/index.html

Let's Get Started

At Bassett YOU are your own designer! Now while that may be liberating for some, it can be a scary undertaking for others. I'm here to help you navigate all of the options. As an artist my passion for color and design allows me to help you find what you want and either make it work with your current pieces or help you build an entirely new look. 

I am lucky to work in a beautiful showroom with many designs to inspire and get you started. As a designer it is my goal to help my clients to tap into their creativity and partner with them to find design solutions. After all this is supposed to be a fun process. With the various Bassett tools, I am able to show my clients what to expect. Another benefit with working with me is a Home Call. I will come to your home, measure your space(s) and then create a floor plan. Introducing the furniture you plan to purchase, as well as any pieces you would like to keep, you have peace of mind that you are getting what you want and it takes the guesswork out.

The goal of this blog is to give you some inspiration. Hopefully you will see something you like or at least motivate you to play around with customizing your own space. If you want to add your own personal touch to your home, let me know. I am happy to help!