To Sit or Not to Sit?

A space can be beautifully built with ample day light, open spaces, and rich finishes and still feel off if the furniture isn't right. Maybe the classic mistake of buying over sized furniture (that didn't look so big in the huge retail store) is the culprit. Or maybe the furniture is too sparse and the room looks slightly vacant and unloved. Or maybe  the furniture is just too damn predictable. That is why when I see new spins on old classics or an unexpected piece is makes me smile and nod approvingly (as if the picture of the space can relay my approval to its creator).

So here are a few pictures that I have in the archives. Some furniture and some lighting. Both can be such key elements in a space and help decided whether or not you spend any (enjoyable) time in the space. To sit and stay for awhile...or not?

 Instead of a bench at the end of the bed, why not just incorporate them into one!?

While this desk would not hide nearly enough clutter, the bibliophile in me is loving the very considerate book storage.

 Fabulous take on a wall of bookcases. This is ear-marked for one of my future homes.

  These lights are made from re-purposed wood scraps. The glow they give off makes them double as art pieces in my opinion (which is probably good considering they don't give off a ton of light).

 Not a new spin for the laundry room but such a space saving classic(drying racks). 

 That is some moody lighting!

 Love the rustic look of this classic table base.

 Floating and built-in eat in nook. Has to be a breeze to clean around!

 Shelf Storage, but only as much as you need.

 

  Not sure if these two faucets fit in the 'furniture' category but I love their innovativeness none the less.

 This concrete and wood coffee table would definitely be a talking piece. What a wonderful mix of rustic and industrial.

 Is is a bookshelf, a desk, or media storage? Or is is just plain beautiful all around!?

 

 Look at the beautiful shadows. A show stopper when on or off!