LRM Loves: Baker Furniture’s Jacques Garcia Collection

February 11th, 2010 by jennifermyers
The Castel chair's fretwork on its back is elegant and contemporary.

The Castel chair's fretwork on its back is elegant and contemporary.

Everyone at LRM Interior Design is loving the Jacques Garcia Collection from Baker Furniture, especially Lisa McDennon and Kari Seydewitz.

“The lines of this collection are so clean, yet fresh and contemporary,” says Lisa McDennon, principal of LRMID. “I love the curves and detailing on the Saint-Tropez cocktail table and the Madrague lamp table.”

The Baker company has been making fine furniture since the 1920s, creating pieces that are “fashionable, collectible and superbly crafted in the Old World way,” as Baker puts it. Not one to rest on the laurels of their reputation, Baker has brought Jacques Garcia Collection to the United States in 2004. (read the rest of this post…)

Updating A Color Scheme

November 13th, 2009 by jennifermyers
Fabric swatches chosen by Lisa McDennon

Fabric swatches chosen by Lisa McDennon

Often, clients want to update the design in a room, but want to keep the same color scheme. At that point, it’s up to the designer to create a look that combines the client’s wants with a fresh look that will suit the room, the client—and the budget. Lisa McDennon and her team at LRM Interior Design have faced this conundrum before.

All colors can be interpreted into a multitude of shades, including the clients’ favorite: pink and green. Dusty rose and hunter green had been used previously in the room chosen for a redesign, and Lisa knew it was time to update this classic pairing. (read the rest of this post…)