Top Five Faves: Furniture That’s Good for the Planet

November 10th, 2011 by jennifermyers

We know, we know. There’s so much promotion everywhere about what’s “green” and what’s not, sustainability and general good (or bad!) practices by companies, it’s getting a little boring. It’s also getting so common to talk about that consumers have to be careful of “greenwashing”, where companies are misleading their customers—and sometimes outright lying—about how green, natural or sustainable their product is.

And in our world, we find it hard to put anything in front of style, even if it is branded as “eco-friendly”. Our clients’ happiness is based on our successful designs, and how well we match the idea they had in their head of their beautifully remodeled room, office, restaurant or home.

Now, if they want an entirely environmentally friendly space, or just a few pieces, we do know where to look. And we’ve put together a list of some of these companies here for you to see that nobody has to sacrifice style to be green: (read the rest of this post…)

A Beautiful Setting, and a Very Happy Client

January 15th, 2010 by lisa
The finished table at the client's home

The finished table at the client's home

After attending the Christofle event on etiquette, a LRM Interior Design client asked Lisa if she was interested in a new project.

“He said that the event at Christofle was very timely, as he would be entertaining a special guest at his home, and wanted to host a few parties. He’s a bachelor, and confessed that he had nothing appropriate to serve dinner with or on,” Lisa remembers. “He owned some casualware, but wanted to create the right atmosphere with new silverware, glassware, china, and linens.”

Even with less than two weeks to the party date, Lisa wasn’t worried, just excited at this fantastic project. After going to the house to assess what the client had—which was practically nothing—Lisa and senior designer Jan Smith were on a mission, gallivanting around Orange County to find the best tableware and accessories to go with his home.

“It wasn’t just “shopping,” explains Lisa. “We completely designed the table around the client’s décor, and even took fabric swatches with us.” (read the rest of this post…)