30 statement furniture pieces that remind us of locations from around the world ranging from the gardens of Versailles, New York kitchens from Nancy Meyer movies, Martha’s Vineyard, and a stately manor in Avington Park.
LEO’S OYSTER BAR
San Francisco
With the current trend of palm motifs not going away anytime soon, The Groussay Vert Buis wallpaper print from MAISON CHRISTIAN LACROIX is a perfect dash of the tropics for the home. Maison Christian Lacroix is available at <christian-lacroix.com>
Keep drinks on display with the GLOBAL VIEWS Arbor Bar Cart in Bass. Global Views is available in Shangri-La at The Fort
SKETCH BAR
London
The Grace Wood Sofa from BELLAVISTA COLLECTION comes in a number of walnut shades and is upholstered in the distinctive, so called “Millennial Pink.” Bellavista Collection is available at <bellavistacollection.com>
The Pillar Table Lamp in Antique Brass from WEST ELM is a welcome accent with an understated hue. West Elm is available in Century City Mall and Capitol Commons
THE GARDEN OF VERSAILLES
Paris
The Marie Antoinette Solid Oak Carved Bench by JARDINS DU ROI SOLEIL provides a perfect vantage point to view the gardens and the home
The CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES tree box from Jardins du Roi Soleil is a patented adoption of the tree boxes designed by Andre le Notre in 1670 for the gardens at Versailles. Jardins du Roi Soleil is available at <fort-royal.com>
AVINGTON PARK
Hampshire
The Aged Gold Luxe Floor Mirror from ETHAN ALLEN is made of poplar wood with hand-carved detailing. Ethan Allen is available at Twenty-four Seven McKinley, 24th Street corner 7th Avenue, McKinley Parkway, Bonifacio Global City
The Raindrops Rouge carpet from SCARLET SPLENDOR is inspired by the pattern of rain and works well for any space in the home. Scarlet Splendor is available at <scarletsplendour.com>
A MARTHA’S VINEYARD BEACH HOUSE
In shades of beige and cream, the Simple Life chair from CARACOLE elevates the beach living room to the height of sophistication. Caracole is available at the Dexterton Showrooms in 38th Street, BGC
The Teetertotter table by GLOBAL VIEWS is built with sculptural intent, but its hewn look is just as at home by the seaside. Global Views is available at Shangri La at The Fort
THE OFFICE
Manila
With a natural oak frame, The MOLTENI & C Secretello desk is a modern workstation, designed to be functional and self-sufficient
The ASPARA seating system provides an easily customized module for every configuration in the office space
The FONTANA ARTE lighting system in Pincone is available in a transparent or milky white acid-etched version, both of which influence the look of the lamp when switched on
The POLTRONA FRAU Lloyd is the ideal display case for books and objects, featuring thin form grids in the style of wooden chopsticks, which can be slid along invisible horizontal rails
FurnItalia is available in 30th Street Corner Rizal Drive, Crescent Park, Bonifacio Global City
SCANDINAVIAN CHIC
The B&B ITALIA Outdoor Seating Console comes with a special, lived-in wood effect and is perfect for easy living. B&B Italia is available in Twenty-four Seven Building 24th Street corner 7th Avenue and McKinley, Bonifacio Global City
The PHILUX Stockholm Coffee Table offers a center spot in the living room for congregation with guests. Philux is available in Shangri-la at The Fort and Power Plant Mall
THE DORM ROOM
The Hiroshima II Lamp by KAREN CHEKERDIJIAN in rose gold provides the perfect light for late night study sessions. Karen Chekerdijian is available in <theinvisiblecollection.com>
The Finn Day Bed from HEIMA is easily packed and stored by a busy college student. Heima 229 LRI Design Plaza, Bel-Air II
BENESSE ART SITE
Naoshima
Japanese Abstraction, a collection of nine rugs inspired by an imaginary trip to Japan by Dadaist artist Sophie Taeuber for MAISON DADA RUGS, are a combination of geometry and traditional Japanese patterns that show the marriage between cultural influences and modernity. Maison Dada is available on <www.maisondada.com>
Exhibiting the complexity of geometry, the Moon System sofa by Zaha Hadid for B&B ITALIA is a free flowing sofa design, as if carved from one piece. B&B Italia is available at the Twenty-four Seven Building 24th Street corner 7th Avenue and McKinley, BGC
THE BABY’S ROOM
The Sutter Commode can be used as a baby’s changing table, or perhaps a storage cabinet for toys
Philux is available at Shangri-La at The Fort, Megamall B and Power Plant Mall
A LUXURIOUS BATHROOM
Forego the convention of built-in shelving in the bathroom by using a CRATE & BARREL display rack to showcase skincare and makeup. Crate & Barrel is available in SM Makati
The Je Suis lamp by PENTA is available in oak, stained anthracite wood, or Carrara white marble and offers a warm, dramatic lighting option. Penta is available in FurnItalia, 30th Street Corner Rizal Drive, Crescent Park, West BGC
THE COZIEST ROOM IN THE HOUSE
The Terra tables by SCARLET SPLENDOR is the perfect spot for accoutrements and lighting options for the library
The Cirrus Wine Armchair by SCARLET SPLENDOR adds a touch of deep sophistication to any room. Scarlet Splendor is available at <scarletsplendour.com>
THE KITCHEN of a Nancy Meyers movie
The L-Beam Wall Shelf from WEST ELM showcases plate wares, ingredients, and cookbooks. West Elm is available in Century City Mall and Capitol Commons
VISTA ALEGRE’S Folkifunki plateware is a whimsical take on fantasy and tradition for the table. Vista Alegre is available at <vistaalegre.com>
THE NEW YORK LOFT
A compact and stylish sofa bed maximizes space and budget. The Torino sofa bed is a good idea for both extra seating and guests sleeping over
A sideboard helps give a decorative function to storage solutions
DesignPod is located at Shangri-La Plaza Mall
