Pamela Copeman » One Stop Shopping for Inspiration: The Boston Design Center

One Stop Shopping for Inspiration: The Boston Design Center

Apr 24 2012 · 1 comment · Behind the Design, Inspiration ·0

The Boston Design Center is one of my favorite places on earth! It is just chock full of eye candy and inspiration. During my visit last week I decided to snap some photos with my new iPhone (love it) and take you on a virtual tour of some of the beautifully arranged windows and interior vignettes. I hope you too are inspired by these creative showrooms!

As I walk down the first floor hallway the first showroom to greet me is JANUS et Cie. I have always loved their signature golden topiary~especially as it is here: installed well above the round table. Do take note of the green hedge wall, another distinctive JANUS et Cie trademark.

Isn’t this umbrella covered white sectional oh-so inviting? Just think of the guests you could seat here and the conversations you could share…

Further on, I spied these cross leg tables from the Lee Jofa showroom. These are favorites of mine and can be used alone or in multiples~ tres chic.

At FDO (For Designers Only) they offer a treasure trove of accent pieces perfect for completing a design. The only danger here? With so many possibilities, don’t forget to edit.

Grange Furniture offers the most unusual tables. Cup of tea ma’am? Kravet Fabrics wins my awards for Most Cutting Edge and Most Frequently Updated Showroom Designs thanks to Bill Elinoff and his design team. I love the layered nuances of this tranquil bed setting. At first blush it appears to be a tailored glam look, but upon closer inspection you also discover the mica wall covering, custom silk duvet and chartreuse velvet bench that add that extra pizzazz. Oh, how sexy!

Of course Kravet’s Main Street Window is perfect as always ~

A peek into Charles Spada is truly a treat for the senses. This showroom is full of unique antique pieces that tell a story and lend a patina of history and romance to any design.

The new window at Webster & Company is perfect for Spring with a dazzling new wallpaper mural in pale pink… what do you think?

The Boston Design Center is known for its extensive selection of fine fabrics and each showroom displays them in very interesting ways~

Don’t you love the way Lee Jofa has showcased the new Kelly Wearstler line?

Duralee has chosen to cascade their fabrics down a wall. I love how this method highlights the bright colors and vibrant patterns on the fabrics.

Beacon Hill has a very contemporary way to showcase their beautiful materials.

I am so lucky to walk the halls of the Boston Design Center and hand pick the best elements for my client’s projects. If you would like to see these and other displays at the BDC contact me for a custom tour and inspiration galore!