by Marjorie
Chairs are some of the most basic pieces of furniture that a person can possess. Yet, despite this fact, or perhaps because of it, designers for centuries have sought to reinterpret this seemingly simple item. As you are about to see, some of the most famous designers of all time have left their distinctive mark […]
Categories: Notes • Tags: Bauhaus 2 Your House, Bentwood chair, coffee table, modern classic, modern classic furniture
by Marjorie
Many of the designers whose works we feature on our site were directly inspired by nature. German-Austrian cabinet maker Michael Thonet, for example, is famous for finding a way to bend wood to be used in the design of his chairs. Other designers such as Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen were also inspired […]
Categories: Tips • Tags: ashtray, barcelona lounge, bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, Bentwood chair, breuer, brno, carl jakob jucker, cesca chair, chhair, corbusier, Eileen Gray, Eileen Gray Table, George nelson, giovannetti, Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier chaise, le Corbusier table, modern classic, modern classic furniture
by Marjorie
Someone once said that spring is one alarm that we would never push the snooze button on. The alarm is that summer is approaching but still not here. That is why it is a good time to look at spring trends in 2018 while the alarm is still sounding. Here are some spring décor ideas […]
Categories: Tips • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, chhair, modern classic, modern classic furniture, saarinen
by Marjorie
Dogs love to cuddle up on the sofa next to their human owners. Cats love exploring objects and places in your home that many owners would prefer that they leave alone. Some of us owners have no problem with this. However, valuable furnishings need to be protected against our four-legged friends in order to maintain […]
Categories: musings • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, Bentwood chair, Eileen Gray, Eileen Gray Table, modern classic, modern classic furniture, Pet Proof Furniture
by Marjorie
For those of you who are not students of interior design some of the information we present on this blog regarding the various design movements may seem a bit confusing. For example, you may at times be wondering which movement preceded which and which ideas characterized each particular movement. Well, for the sake of greater […]
Categories: musings • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, modern classic, modern classic furniture, saarinen chair, saarinen table, Saarinen Tulip Table
by Marjorie
As Father Time and Baby New Year begin to anticipate the arrival of 2018, so do interior designers who have made some rather surprising predictions in the field of home décor. But that is the fun part of following this field. And since we want you be inspired by these forecasts from leading interior designers, […]
Categories: musings • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, Eileen Gray, Eileen Gray Table, modern classic, modern classic furniture
by Marjorie
Halloween is eerily approaching us and many people use this occasion as an opportunity to dispose of their staid décor and replace it with furnishings and decorations that add a touch of the macabre to their homes. Here are some of the most intriguing ideas we’ve found to put homeowners in the mood for this […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, modern classic, modern classic furniture, saarinen, saarinen chair, saarinen table
by Marjorie
Some of our customers have an interest in interior design that goes beyond decorating their own humble abodes. These people have a unique talent for interior design and a desire to share this gift with others. However, those who are interested in beginning their own interior design business should know that there are certain steps […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: chhair, corbusier, Corbusier chair, Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier chaise, modern classic, modern classic furniture
by Marjorie
It’s okay to live in a small space like a studio apartment but it is not okay to think small about decorating! People who live in these kinds of apartments face the unique challenge of making these smaller spaces look as if they are more than just an oversized bedroom. Fortunately, though you may live […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: bauhaus, Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona, Mies van der rohe furniture, modern classic, modern classic furniture, saarinen table, Saarinen Tulip Table, tulip table
by Marjorie
Whether you plan to purchase your next (or first) chaise lounge for outdoor use or whether you have a perfect spot set aside in your living room, few items are as functionally luxurious as this elegant piece of furniture. Not quite a chair or a couch, chaise lounges come in a variety of styles and […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, cesca chair, modern classic, modern classic furniture