Artist statement: Brian Petro
Vastu is currently presenting work by Brian Petro that was made within the last five months. This body of work stems from the lessons learned from Sammy Hodis, his 14 year observance of public and private art collections, carpentry skills from his father, and utilizing one of his favorite pastimes – dumpster diving in New York City. Continue Reading
New at Knoll…
…the Jehs + Laub lounge chair and the Spark seating collection!
Meet the man behind Vastu custom upholstery!
Flickr finds: Purple power
How to spot a design classic
As a proud Knoll retailer, authenticity and the preservation of design integrity is important to us. A member of the Knoll team shared an article with us from Elle Decoration’s June 2007 issue. Though the article is a few year’s old, there are some GREAT tips on how to ensure you’re getting an authentic Knoll Barcelona Chair or Tulip Chair.
The view from above…
Vastu co-owner and interior designer, Eric Kole, selected modern furniture and textiles to create this fresh, unique dining and living area. The photo above was taken from the second level of the client’s two-story condo. For more pictures from this project, click here.
New art exhibit: Allen Levy and Brian Petro
Allen Levy creates paintings that draw you in to take a closer look. At first glance, they appear calm, peaceful and harmonious but upon closer review, hidden under each layer he applies, is a detailed and complex story. There is intense interplay between organic flow and structured ideas and the limitless possibilities that lie between. The compositions often conjure up a memory of the landscape – a sunset, the weather or even a season, but all are subject to individual interpretation.
Guest post: Window treatments can reduce energy costs
Today’s post comes from Richard Moyle, the content writer for Horizon Window Treatments in New York City. Horizon has the largest showroom in Manhattan and has provided the NYC metro area with high-quality custom blinds, shades and draperies for over 10 years.
The primary concerns most people have when shopping for new window treatments are decoration and privacy. But certain types of window treatments can cut your energy costs in half by preventing heat loss or gain. This is not only good for your wallet, but for the environment as well. However, there isn’t one type of treatment that can give maximum energy efficiency to every home, so there are a couple things to take into consideration.
Bored with your room…
…consider new window treatments! That is, of course, assuming the room you’re bored with has windows… Continue Reading
DC home gets a carbon neutral makeover
One of our wonderful readers shared this with us, and we wanted to share it with all of you! Click here to read about the carbon neutral makeover of an 1850’s Capitol Hill home. The renovation includes Energy Star rated Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, reclaimed pine floors and dual flush toilets.
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