RED EYE (OUR BLOG)

Framing Parade

2012-04-12T15:55:35Z

Our parade of homes is continuing to quickly make progress. In any building project the framing phase of any building project always entails alot of different aspects. The footprint of the home starts taking shape and the ability to visualize the size of the rooms becomes much easier. All the mechanicals happen during this phase. Electric, plumbing, and HVAC all happen right after the home is framed.

Here we see the Den walls temporarily held up

Likewise with the Dining Room

We can see the double height ceiling of the Entry

An exterior view shows half the house is already covered in insulation

Cheryl can be seen roaming around the Kitchen.

Another view of the Kitchen shows views into the landscape

The Living Room ceiling will take some time to construct

Stephanie is here to help finish framing

City that never sleeps

2012-01-27T03:46:54Z

Next week I am off to NYC for a fast and furious shop. Stephanie and I are off to work at the New York Design Center for a few days and than meet up with a client. In order to bring the best designs and stay fresh on new products and fabrics we visit NYC. I am still amazed that through out all my travels, New York, is still my all time favorite city. The diversity, culture, and talent always inspire me to be a better designer. I hope to share with you some of my experiences from design, shopping, to amazing food.

A visit to 5th Avenue and Bergdorf is always on the list

Stay tuned for more posts on New York.

2012 Parade of homes

2012-01-27T01:49:54Z

Crimson has many new and exciting projects we are working on in 2012. The first of our projects I am excited to announce is that we have teamed up with Miller Troyer and New Avenue Architects and Engineers to be part of the BIA Parade of Homes in Columbus. Our house called "The Mill House," is a country farmhouse with a modern and rustic twist. This is one of the first in doing an entire house in this particular style and so excited to bring the Crimson style to the house. We will be posting over the next 5 months pictures of the building process and the progress of the house.

I can give you a sneak peak to what the exterior of the house will look like.

Front of "Mill house"

We are still working on new partnerships for the interior design aspect. Please contact us if your interested in partnering with us on this home for the 2012 Parade of Homes.

Hot trends for 2012

2012-01-23T00:33:11Z

Last week I was in Atlanta for the Gift and Accessory show. I always look forward to seeing what the new trends are going to be. Acryllic has been hot but I had a new appreciation for it when I saw this amazing buffet (side panels in acryllic) and chair. Ooollllaaaaa.......

In lighting I saw the use of glass, metals, and natural materials creating art pieces. I can't wait to find the perfect home for this little jewel.

I was obsessed with this lamp. Its a piece of jewlrey. No other place for this but in my bedroom.

Bar carts have become so popular. They are multi functioning and great for entertaining. The red is available in many other colors.

Trays made out of all types of materials were a big hit. This silver one is made in Argentina I particularly like this one because of the horns used as handles. Trays are great to use when entertaining, or used on top of an ottoman. I have also set them on a luggage rack and used it as a night stand. Stop into Crimson boutique in March because we will have all types of them in stock for immediate purchase.

This glass vase was a show stopper!! The classic urn shape, made in all glass, gives it a modern twist. Beautiful for weddings or on a mantle. We will be posting more of our favorites as they arrive in the shop.

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2012-01-20T03:16:43Z

"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury."

"Don't spend time beating on a wall hoping to transform it into a door."

"The best color in the whole world is the one that looks good, on you."

Coco Chanel

Jaw dropping

2012-01-18T03:37:23Z

“We need better things, not more. We should not pollute the world with meaningless, unused things when we can make and support things of rare and precious beauty.”

Daphne Guinness

I am so awe inspired by Daphne Guinness, fashion icon. Her creativity, boldness to push all limits, and ability to express herself....leave me daydreaming......

Images from Vanity Fair, Harpers bazaar, photographer David Bailey, Zoo magazine, New Yorker

Introducing Michael

2012-01-10T19:05:35Z

Hello everyone,

My name is Michael Lee and I have just recently joined Crimson Design as an intern. My role here is still being defined, but for now Cheryl and Luis have asked me to introduce myself and tell the world what inspires me (in addition to general help around the office).

I graduated from The Ohio State University with my BS in Architecture, so one might wonder "why Interior Design?" Nothing in my school portfolio would say I have firm grasp on interior design. Most of my renderings have bare concrete walls; I was focused on overall form, light, and space.

One of my favorite words is "Gesamptkunstwerk", a german word which means "total work of art" - an approach to design which takes every detail into account. In architecture, it means designing the building, structure, and landscape, but also the furniture, fixtures, window treatments, wall coverings... the list goes on. My hope for my internship here at Crimson Design is to become a more well rounded designer. I would love to be an architect who specializes in residential design and I believe a grounding in interior design would be a great pathway.

When asked what inspires me, my mind is immediately drawn to the Farnsworth House (above) by Mies van der Rohe and the Villa Savoye (below) by Le Corbusier. I like clarity, straight lines, basic shapes, cold and hard materials. I love to see the direct connection between form and function and I have always been an idealist. At this point, I seem like a modernist stuck in a post-modern world, but wait there's more!

I am equally in love with art nouveau. I like the gentle curves, the effect of stained glass, the use of wrought iron. I incorrectly attach this time in art history to one of my favorite composers, Claude Debussy, but the beauty I find in Debussy's Reviere is of the same kind I find in the Victor Horta Museum (below). I often wish I could have lived during the turn of the century, preferably in France.

Not surprisingly, I also love these De Stijl tables by Eileen Gray.

As well as this Corbusian Chair

And this Miesian Bed

If I were to distill this all, my inspiration would be line patterns and intersections.

Paris Grand Palais (above) Kitagata Apartments (below)

Tangerine Tango

2011-12-19T20:26:00Z

This time of year I am always anticipating Pantone's announcement of the color of the year. Tangerine Tango is 2012 color of the year.

I was not surprised that this was the color of choice. On our recent trip to Highpoint furniture show this color was everywhere!!

I love turquoise with orange as a color combination in interiors.

Photo: Betsy Burnham

The tangerine striped pillows were an inspirational starting point for our project, Mercer Square. We loved the pop of color with the other natural earth tones in the rest of the space.

Please share your favorite tangerine moments. Whether its a sunset, favorite consumption, object, or space we would love to know what it is. Cheers to tangerine!

Photos from Washington post, Burnham design, and beautiful things to share.

Andy Warhol

2011-12-19T19:31:02Z

We chose, Pittsburgh, this year for our annual retreat. During this time we spend time brainstorming for 2012 and looking back at 2011. We enjoy changing our surroundings, getting recharged creatively, and focus on how we can become a better design firm. A highlight was visiting the Andy Warhol museum. I highly recommend making a trip to see the various works and pop art by the talented and eccentric, Warhol.

Winter Wonderland Open House

2011-12-14T04:37:06Z

During this time of the year we are especially grateful for our relationships with you and would like to celebrate with a cup of cheer as winter begins. The weather may get frightful, but your company will be delightful! Please join us for a Winter Wonderland Open House with cocktails and small bites on December 22 from 3:00-7:00.

Where: Crimson

51 Pearl street

Columbus, Oh 43215