Mosaic Monday: Jet Set Patterns by WZ

Mosaic Monday: Jet Set Patterns by WZ

Each week we share with you a mosaic of fun backsplash options to help update your kitchen! This week's choices were so fun and we loved the theme so much we thought we would re-post WZ's blogpost about these new patterns!

Jet set

— jet–set adjective

— jet–set·ter noun

— jet–set·ting adjective

A fashionable social set composed of wealthy people who travel frequently by jetliner to parties and resorts.

Origin: 
1950–55

We celebrate the Jet Set with our newest collection of marble tile mosaics of the same name. The collection of luxurious marble patterns recalls the glamorous 1950’s and 60’s when the rich and famous hop scotched across the globe, following the good life from St. Tropez to Palm Springs. The villas were stylish, the women beautiful, the men handsome, the pools sparkling blue and the champagne always flowed.

Come with us and be swept away to a time when flight attendants were called Stewardesses, Mai Tai’s were the drink of choice, and everything sounded better when Frank sang it. Grab your suitcase and hop on board, you won’t even need a boarding pass!

This isn't the "poolside" WZ had in mind but it is what reminded me of the tile!
(Picture taken at the Bellagio in Vegas)

Walker Zanger Jet Set Poolside Pattern in Calacata

Beach Umbrellas at Moterosso Cinque Terra, Italy

Walker Zanger Jet Set Globetrotter Pattern in Cafe

Glamorous Marilyn boarding a Pan Am flight at Miami International

Walker Zanger Jet Set Starlet Pattern in Calacata

The Parker Hotel Palm Springs

Walker Zanger Jet Set Mai Tai Pattern in Carrara

Astrid Heeren, photo by Jeanloup Sieff, Harper’s Bazaar, 1964

Walker Zanger Jet Set Oasis Pattern in Mocha

Backsplash is one of the easiest ways to add a taste of your personality to your kitchen and update the space in a flash.  If your cabinetry is in good condition you can still give us a ring and we will be happy to help you make the right choices for backsplash and countertops! :)

Make it a great day with great design!
Leigh & Tereza

Shops of London

 

HOME DECOR 
LONDON, ENGLAND

With all of the London coverage over the past couple of weeks it prompted me to re-visit some of my photographs from my trip to England. I fell in love with a lot of the furniture and accessories I saw while shopping there.

Below I will share with you some of my favs.
Let us know what you think. Enjoy!

Storage is always a big issue in London. Check out these handmade trunks I found!

This Marie Galante makeup trunk design opens up to show off tons of storage compartments! Brilliant!

Look at this sophisticated leather bound trunk! If you were to use this as a desk instead of as a makeup area you could put magnetic or cork board in lieu of the mirror. 

Even the chair doesn't waste any space :)

I love that they finished the piece by upholstering the feet of this comfy couch with the fun bright print!

A lot of their kitchen showrooms were showing off these types of doors with the punched out finger holes in lieu of hardware.

I love anything shiny, so this hand-crafted Kaveri chest with white-metal-leafing obviously caught my eye! 

Isn't this an unexpected pairing of these chairs and table? I think the fact that the chairs are my favourite colour helped get them featured on our blog :)

Excuse me, do you have the time? I especially like the colourful numbered clock on the right. Although, I would have situated the numbers in random order instead :)

No matter where I go, I'm always drawn to unique lighting pieces.

Obviously the glitzy one on the right was my fav. but with the right decor, the black lamp could really add some drama to a room! Don't you agree?

This light piece was like artwork! The picture just doesn't do it justice. 

Another eclectic pairing of modern chairs with a more traditional white-metal-leafed dining table. Jury is out over here over how much we like this combo but we all know the table wins my vote! 

Red Light/Green Light! I liked this piece too, but again, maybe I am biased because of the colour :) What do you think?

You will have to look really closely at the top shelf and try to ignore the background but they are really cool vases! An oversized wine glass, a margarita glass...

Wouldn't this be a great wine rack for a modern wetbar? Loved it!

What do you think about these designs? We would love for you to share your thoughts with us on Facebook!

Stairway to Heaven (Storage Solutions)

Stairway to Heaven 
 

Storage space, or the lack there of, seems to be one of the biggest concerns of most of our clients these days. Well, of course it is, we spend all of our lives collecting "stuff" without any regard to "where am I going to put this when I get home". 

Wait, before you put your house up for sale and start looking for a place with more room, check out some of these great ideas for converting the space under your stairway into an organized area for all of your "may need one days". 

I love the colours they used here!

This is a great way to conceal all the space you are using! Hello, puppy!

Anti-gravity!

I love the apothecary drawers! So sophisticated!

This is a great use of space, especially for small condos!

Cheers!

Here are some simple shelves. Simple but they sure make a statement!

Wainscot-like drawers... I like it!

Kudos to the designer of this! Smart think'n! 

There was no wasted space here! 

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... and now this is my favourite!
Brilliant idea:

A powder room under the stairs! Perfect for the foyer!

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Hey...

Do you have a unique way you used the space under your stairs? If so, we would love for you to share it with us on Facebook!

Time to air our dirty laundry!

Sure, nobody really loves doing the laundry, but it's one of those things that we have to do whether we like it or not. So we should make the best of it! Right? Here are some ideas to help spruce up your space, so the time you spend washing, drying and ironing is a little more enjoyable. Tip: Maximize your space by adding cabinetry to add storage area to your home.

I love the colour combination in this room! 

Although I'm not a fan of the cabinet choice here, especially the heights of the uppers, I do like how they raised and enclosed the washer and dryer.

If your space allows for it, an island for folding the clothes is a great option.

Did you say, storage? The laundry room is a great place to store holiday and seasonal items.

Nothing like a splash of colour to lift your spirits! Look at that, even the laundry they are doing happens to match the room! The photographer lucked out! :)

Thibaut is known for their great wallpaper. They also have a set with the clothesline hanging from palm trees. Too cute!

Don't you hate it when you forget the clothes in the dryer and you need to put it on "touch-up" and hope the wrinkles aren't too deep. Here you can surf the web and enjoy our blog while you wait for the cycle to finish! ;)

This is a pretty little area! Look at the TV built into the cabinets.
We could design that for your space!

Incorporating the appliances into your walk-in closet is a nice option if your space allows for it. That is a pretty blue, very sleek!

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... and now last but not least ...

My favourite part, of course, is the gift-wrapping station! Love it!

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Now, it's time for YOU to air your dirty laundry:
We would love to see pictures of the space where you do your laundry! Are you clean and organized or do you lose more than just the occasional sock after each laundry day? Share your pictures and stories with us on Facebook!