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Ligne Roset - PRADO Sofa
by Christian Werner
Typically the design process surrounding a new sofa is heavily focused on aesthetic research. Prado represents a departure from this school of thought completely. Prado has first and foremost been designed based on the study of lifestyles and human nature. We find the same inspirations in Prado that brought us Smala in the earlier part of this century. Prado consists of a vast bench seat that can be combined and adjusted as desired and onto which back cushions may be placed at will, so that one can sit or lie down as they wish. It offers complete freedom as these cushions, weighted and equipped with a non-slip system, do not need to be rested against or attached to any object for support. They could, therefore, be arranged on the floor for a few leisurely moments around a low table, while the seat (cushion) could double as an occasional bed simply with a flip of its seat cushion to expose a side covered with mattress ticking. Collection includes and optional fitted sheet when using this option.

Dimension:
44" L X 44" D X 31" H (Seats 4)
64" L X 64" D X 31" H (Seats 8)
84" L X 84" D X 31" H (Seats 12)
Our Contemporary Brocton Solid Wood Rustic Block Pedestal Square Dining Table is completely handmade. We used Sheesham, a type of Solid Wood ideal for heirloom tables because of its strength, durability and exquisite wood grain pattern.
This fresh and exciting square pedestal design allows maximum leg room and stability. The modern clean lines and box pedestal will add vibrancy to any room. The table, almost a stand-alone piece of art, can be used with chairs and or benches. The table is available in 3 different sizes: 44", 64" and 84" length to choose from.
Special Features:
• Handcrafted construction.
• High gloss, protective finish.
• Special wax and seasoning create heirloom finish.
Note - Chairs not included.
Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.
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Steve Kuzma Photography
Large transitional freestanding desk light wood floor study room photo in Detroit with yellow walls and no fireplace
Large transitional freestanding desk light wood floor study room photo in Detroit with yellow walls and no fireplace

This NoHo apartment, in a landmarked circa 1870 building designed by Stephen Decatur Hatch and converted to lofts in 1987, had been interestingly renovated by a rock musician before being purchased by a young hedge fund manager and his gallery director girlfriend. Naturally, the couple brought to the project their collection of painting, photography and sculpture, mostly by young emerging artists. Axis Mundi accommodated these pieces within a neutral palette accented with occasional flashes of bright color that referenced the various artworks. Major furniture pieces – a sectional in the library, a 12-foot-long dining table–along with a rich blend of textures such as leather, linen, fur and warm woods, helped bring the sprawling dimensions of the loft down to human scale.
Size: 3,400 sf
Design Team: John Beckmann and Nick Messerlian
Architect: Nemaworkshop
Photography: Durston Saylor, and Mark Roskams
© Axis Mundi Design LLC

Add a functional storage option to your dining area with the Dallas Ranch Rustic Solid Wood Contemporary Sideboard.
The rustic sideboard is built using Solid Wood. This wood type is known for strength, durability and exotic grains.This modern handmade dining buffet makes organization easy with four doors that open onto six large 2-shelf cupboard sections.The rustic buffet also features 3 drawers above the doors to add extra storage space and options. The Solid Wood storage cabinet features beautiful hand forged metal hardware on doors and drawers. The dining room sideboard sits on the floor on broad base.
Special Features:
This modern buffet is made of Solid Wood.
The rustic sideboard offers ample storage space thanks to 3 drawers and 6 cupboard space behind doors.
It features beautiful metal hardware on doors and drawers.
Note: Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

Custom art work sets off this open concept kitchen and dining space. It also mimics the real life view of the Manhattan skyline that is the backdrop to this home. This urban space is also filled with warm and natural textures to compliment the room. A contemporary open-concept dining area seamlessly blends with a sleek kitchen, highlighted by a captivating and colorful large-format "New York Quest Pixorama" wall art piece. This inviting space features a dark round dining table with light grey upholstered chairs, complementing the clean lines of the rich wood and dark countertop kitchen island. The vibrant, detailed pixel art, inspired by eBoy's New York Quest puzzle, serves as a striking focal point, adding personality and modern flair to the urban-inspired interior design. Ideal for stylish urban living, combining functionality with unique artistic expression.

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Photo by Mike Casey
Cramped, uncomfortable, and out of date: when the owners of this home approached us about renovating their kitchen and adjoining sunroom, these were high on their list of complaints.
OPENING UP THE KITCHEN
Our plan kept the kitchen in the same location but took down the walls between both the dining room and the sunroom to create an expansive multi-purpose space with spectacular views to conservation land along the back of the property. We removed the powder room and in its place created a window-lined hallway to the living room—opening up direct access between these two previously disconnected spaces. We then built a new half bath between these two rooms, with a door along the back hallway. The result is a more private powder room that is easier to access than before.
Significantly improved cabinetry provides ample storage for both human and canine needs. An island countertop is functional and pleasant, enabling the owners to prep for and clean up from dinner all while enjoying the view of the woods behind their house.
CREATING COMFORT
We also completely rebuilt the sunroom, thickening the framing to allow for extra insulation and raising the roof to accommodate a higher ceiling and tall windows that let in as much natural light as the skylights they replaced, but much less of the solar gain that had made the room so intolerable in the summer.
We improved visual connections between spaces and admitted more natural light by converting the framing of the main stairway from full to half walls. We also insulated the attic and replaced an aging, inefficient central air conditioning system with ductless minisplit heat pumps, which can also be used as supplemental heat.
All in all, this was our kind of project: we made the home more attractive, more comfortable, and more energy-efficient—all over the course of a single, well-integrated project.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards
Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and
needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We
were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will
become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through
two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy,
fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom—
making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

This NoHo apartment, in a landmarked circa 1870 building designed by Stephen Decatur Hatch and converted to lofts in 1987, had been interestingly renovated by a rock musician before being purchased by a young hedge fund manager and his gallery director girlfriend. Naturally, the couple brought to the project their collection of painting, photography and sculpture, mostly by young emerging artists. Axis Mundi accommodated these pieces within a neutral palette accented with occasional flashes of bright color that referenced the various artworks. Major furniture pieces – a sectional in the library, a 12-foot-long dining table–along with a rich blend of textures such as leather, linen, fur and warm woods, helped bring the sprawling dimensions of the loft down to human scale.
Size: 3,400 sf
Design Team: John Beckmann and Nick Messerlian
Architect: Nemaworkshop
Photography: Durston Saylor, and Mark Roskams
© Axis Mundi Design LLC

Dimension:
79" L X 38.5" D X 30" H
Entering into a dining room with an Torrance Iron Base Live Edge Large Industrial Dining Table instantly showcases your wonderful fondness for modern-day aesthetic. The table features a 79” long table top of solid wood having twirling black natural wood pattern in the middle, complementing the stylish and sleek iron base in black. The table can easily accommodate eight people to make special occasions and get-together comfortable and enjoyable.
Materials: The industrial dining table is handcrafted from suar wood. In addition, the different colors in each layer, make the dining table a unique and exquisite piece to look at.
Suar, also known as the majestic "rain tree" is the giant tropical rainforest tree. It is a hardwood known for its beautiful straight grains, durability, strength and is often used as a substitute for hardwoods like Walnut and Mahogany. With such properties, the beauty of the Suar wood furniture is easy to retain for years.
Special Features:
• 100% Handcrafted
• Suar Wood construction
• Modern Iron base
• Industrial Design
• Heirloom quality
Note: Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

Dimension:
60" L X 15.5" D X 35.5" H
Drawer: 14" L X 11" D X 4" H
Cabinet Shelves: 17.5" L X 13" D X 13" H
Allow your home decor to get a makeover with this rugged large sideboard storage cabinet, featuring patchy tiled woodwork. The accent sideboard is a distinctive accent piece to accentuate any space with its rustic looks. The rustic storage cabinet comes with four center drawers with two single door cabinets on each side. The cabinets open to a shelf, enough to store home essentials. The rustic sideboard cabinet can also be used as a dining room buffet to store dinnerware and dining essentials. The doors come with an extra wooden latch on the top for extra safety. With many colors because of the seasoned finish of the reclaimed wood, the storage cabinet goes well with almost all wall colors and furnishings.
The rustic storage cabinet is constructed from sturdy and environment-friendly reclaimed wood, giving it a natural weathered finish.
Our reclaimed wood solid hardwood furniture gets a natural weathered finish that makes it look distinctive and charming.
Special Features:
• 100% Handcrafted
• Reclaimed wood construction
• Environment-friendly
• Easy to clean and maintain
Note: Custom Options such as Size, Shape, Shade & Design are not applicable to this item. Furniture is subjected to have Slight Variations. Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans

This NoHo apartment, in a landmarked circa 1870 building designed by Stephen Decatur Hatch and converted to lofts in 1987, had been interestingly renovated by a rock musician before being purchased by a young hedge fund manager and his gallery director girlfriend. Naturally, the couple brought to the project their collection of painting, photography and sculpture, mostly by young emerging artists. Axis Mundi accommodated these pieces within a neutral palette accented with occasional flashes of bright color that referenced the various artworks. Major furniture pieces – a sectional in the library, a 12-foot-long dining table–along with a rich blend of textures such as leather, linen, fur and warm woods, helped bring the sprawling dimensions of the loft down to human scale.
Size: 3,400 sf
Design Team: John Beckmann and Nick Messerlian
Architect: Nemaworkshop
Photography: Durston Saylor, and Mark Roskams
© Axis Mundi Design LLC

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As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards
Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and
needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We
were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will
become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through
two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy,
fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom—
making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

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As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards
Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and
needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We
were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will
become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through
two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy,
fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom—
making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

This NoHo apartment, in a landmarked circa 1870 building designed by Stephen Decatur Hatch and converted to lofts in 1987, had been interestingly renovated by a rock musician before being purchased by a young hedge fund manager and his gallery director girlfriend. Naturally, the couple brought to the project their collection of painting, photography and sculpture, mostly by young emerging artists. Axis Mundi accommodated these pieces within a neutral palette accented with occasional flashes of bright color that referenced the various artworks. Major furniture pieces – a sectional in the library, a 12-foot-long dining table–along with a rich blend of textures such as leather, linen, fur and warm woods, helped bring the sprawling dimensions of the loft down to human scale.
Size: 3,400 sf
Design Team: John Beckmann and Nick Messerlian
Architect: Nemaworkshop
Photography: Durston Saylor, and Mark Roskams
© Axis Mundi Design LLC

Dimension:
Dining Table: 72" L X 72" D X 30" H
Dining Chair: 19.5" L X 17.25" D X 42" H
The Bedford X Pedestal Rustic 72" Round Dining Table With 8 Chairs Set is a perfect place to enjoy casual weekend breakfasts or formal dinners. The dining table set features 8 stylishly constructed chairs and a round dining table with natural wood grain pattern in deep brown and beige making it a gorgeous addition to your transitional or modern dining space. The stylish base features a cluster of planks ending in a cross base that gives it a timeless look while the distinctive single vertical slat back at the center of chair back adds a breezy finesse to the ensemble.
Materials: This round dining table set is beautifully handcrafted from solid Rosewood that provides the set with exceptional sturdiness and visual appeal to last many years.
Special Features:
• 100% Handcrafted
• Rustic Solid Rosewood construction
• Seats 8 people comfortably
• Heirloom quality
Note: Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

Experience modern urban living with this stunning interior featuring large, minimalist-framed sliding glass doors opening to an exposed brick wall, complementing the sleek lines of a woven leather safari chair. Ideal for contemporary homes, penthouses, and loft apartments seeking a blend of industrial chic and sophisticated comfort.
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