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life at home
Is there any greater luxury than having a beautiful home to retreat to each day? Whether you want to unwind in a luxurious and quiet haven or share life’s moments with a revolving group of family and friends, our home environment offers us an intimate canvas. With that thought in mind, we are dedicating this issue to the concept of everyday luxury. The Caracole pieces showcased in these pages exude refinement and luxurious details that promise to pamper and give you the building blocks to create a very personal home interior. Starting with classic silhouettes, we’ve subtly layered finishes, materials, couture details and an elegant yet subtle hint of gold. The result is a collection of individual furniture pieces that have a very distinctive visual dialogue. Luxury means more than just a gorgeous silhouette. It’s a marriage of elegant form and beautiful function. We’ve incorporated some compelling storage solutions that will help you stay organized. Scan the images to the right and follow the link to our video to learn more about the functionality of Golden Opportunity. Distinctive detailing and classic proportions mean that this piece can easily be a focal point in any room of your home.
Allison Weldon, Stylist; Allison Watts, Writer; Laura White, Brand Manager; Bailey Newsome, Intern; Beth Purdy, Homeowner; Melanie Dunn, Creative Director; Maura Riley, Marketing Director; Georgie, the family dog
With care and thoughtfulness, Caracole strives to design furniture with purpose that addresses simple needs and adds value to your daily life.
The Caracole team had a fun week on location during the photographing of this issue and on the last day finished with a celebratory glass of champagne. We sincerely hope you enjoy flipping through these pages and take back to your home just a few of our pearls of wisdom for adding luxury to your everyday.
melanie
CREATIVE DIRECTOR INTERACT WITH US! 1. Download the free Digimarc® Discover App to your mobile device. 2. Look for the images marked with the mobile icon. 3. Scan the image with the app for an interactive experience.
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Welcome guests to your home with an entrance hall that captures the essence of your style. The dramatic detailing of Twister, our 48-inch round dining or entrance hall table, makes a luxurious first impression. The table’s modern, sculptural gold base is paired with an eye-catching mahogany starburst top making it worthy of setting the tone for what’s to come.
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establishing a luxurious entry FRESH FLOWERS make your guests feel special by greeting them with a bouquet of flowers. LET THE LIGHT IN include layers of beautiful lighting that can be dimmed to create an ambient glow. GRACIOUS AND SPACIOUS keep the entry open and light and free from clutter. PERSONALITY gather together a highly personal collection of art and accessories and create a vignette on the entrance hall table. It’s a great way to introduce your sense of style.
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The contrast that results from the juxtaposition of unique materials makes a decidedly chic impact in the bedroom.
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Boutique Inspired
Make everyday a vacation by capturing the essence of a boutique hotel room at home. These professionally designed spaces are restful, welcoming and always offer thoughtful touches such as plentiful storage and great space by the bedside. Get the look at home with Caracole’s chic, modern classics: Clear Frame of Mind’s crisp combination of mahogany and acrylic and its subtle blend of two decadent finishes, Go with the Grain and Espresso Bean, give this bed hotel panache. It looks great dressed with crisp, white, hotel bedding. Lily White’s fresh mix of five elegant materials adds character and storage by the bedside. A mahogany case, Dove White drawers with a reeded veneer, bone hardware, a chic Gold Bullion detail, and a smooth stone top. Very hotel chic! In the Groove offers the ultimate amenity in storage. A 72-inch breakfront style with a tailored attitude offers nine drawers; one drawer with a customized tray for eye-wear and a second that has a felt-lined jewelry tray. The top center drawer offers cord access so you can discreetly charge your cellphone or tablet. summer/fall 2015 l caracole.com 7
Luxurious guest retreat Effortlessly hosting overnight guests in your home starts with a well-appointed room and a comfortable and beautiful bed. The essence of being a good hostess is making guests feel welcome. Think about the essential elements that are necessary to create that warm and luxurious retreat that will put your friends and family at ease. The decadently soft texture of Easy on the Eye’s velvet upholstery makes it an opulent bed for the guest room. The cream velvet has delicate gold threads that sparkle in the lamplight. Our White Light bedside table will give your guests something to talk about. It is finished in a refreshing Dove White and offers one drawer with a fun and functional hidden feature. As you open the drawer a light illuminates the drawer interior! The open area below features a threetier touch light and is backed with a sparkling mirror.
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How Thoughtful
Treat your guests to several unexpected luxuries – sheets pressed at the dry cleaners, fresh flowers, or letterpress notecards.
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see right thru you console table sterling reputation arm chair
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traditions
Time honored
One of the small luxuries everyone enjoys is receiving a beautifully addressed invitation or a handwritten note in the mail. Pass along this elegant tradition by carving out a special nook that inspires creative thought. See Write Thru You, our stylized writing table, can be incorporated into a wide variety of spaces, from a corner in the living room to a nook in the bedroom, and would be a great counterpoint to a traditional room.
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pearls of wisdom
for setting a
beautiful table UNIQUELY YOURS make it personal by creating a beautifully orchestrated tablescape with the things that are uniquely yours – china, crystal, silver, fine linens and small collections. KEEP IT SIMPLE gather greenery and flowers from your own garden for the table’s centerpiece. It will make a personal and elegant statement. SET THE TONE no matter how simple the occasion, candlelight always makes for a memorable evening. MAKE GUESTS FEEL SPECIAL forge new friendships and create lively conversations with thoughtfully considered placecards and menus.
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Dinner
The hallmark of a lovely dining room is an exquisitely designed table with a dramatic surface. Dinner Invitation is a symphony of couture details that starts with a sculpted oval top in a slip match mahogany. The interesting wood grain of the table’s top offers a creative canvas for setting the table. The dramatic yet unexpected finishing detail that makes this table the perfect centerpiece for an elegant evening at home is its unique finish. Our custom finish, Go with the Grain, offers just a hint of sparkle with real flecks of gold leaf suspended within its varnish. It’s a very subtle detail that makes for a magical dinner by candlelight. Even the most casual family dinner becomes a memorable occasion when the setting is beautiful. A dining room that is warm and inviting is conducive to engaging conversation. No matter how wonderful the food is or how gorgeous the table, what people remember most about a favorite dinner date is the laughter and intimate conversations.
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in glowing terms closed storage dinner invitation dining table ladies choice side chair
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entertaining
Effortless
Truly one of today’s most enduring luxuries is the simple invitation to enjoy a meal in the dining room. After all, some of life’s most treasured memories come from these occasions. Why wait for a milestone birthday or the annual Thanksgiving dinner? Start by creating a gorgeous dining room that is ready at a moment’s notice.
Celebrate
Never underestimate the power of presentation. Dip ordinary champagne flutes in edible gold glitter for an easy and inexpensive way to make your guests feel special!
In Glowing Terms unique opaque glass top creates a warm and ambient glow when lit. Keep entertaining essentials organized and neatly tucked away in the drawer hidden behind the handsome center doors.
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(1) A sleek band of acrylic brings definition to the richly grained mahogany headboard of our Clear Frame of Mind bed (2) The cleverly designed Multiple Choice stacking tables offer interesting shapes and a savvy mix of finishes. (3) It’s the little details like the opaque glass bottom drawer of A Sparkling Personality that gives Caracole’s pieces a little touch of whimsy. (4) Drawers are hidden in the refined mitered front of The Straight and Narrow console table. (5) So Happy Together’s mix of silver and gold give this trio of tables a light and modern vibe. (6) Build a luxurious room around Seams to Me’s sinuous curves and opulent fabrics. (7) A narrow, wood side rail twists as it ascends from the seat of In Good Company. (8) Searching for something in the dark? Simply pull open the drawer of You Light Up My Life and a light instantly illuminates the interior of the drawer (9) Intermittent gold threads add a glamorous sparkle to Easy on the Eyes decadently soft and luxurious velvet headboard.
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Sometimes it’s the little things that are true
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perfectly petite console table hidden beauty iii ottoman
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At the core of a luxuriously appointed home is a beautiful master bedroom that welcomes you at the end of every day and offers a place of refuge and rejuvenation.
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Whether you are adding a seating area to the master suite or furnishing a living room, select pieces that work nicely together to create comfy conversation areas. When everything is in harmony it allows for art and accessories to pop. Vanishing Point is a great small-scale sofa to anchor a seating area. It has a tight back with blind tufting that will always look neat and pulled together. Its soft, dusty gray upholstery with contrasting welt mixes well with today’s popular colors. A narrow bead of wood in a French Roast finish defines its angular frame and helps it coordinate with dark wood tables. Side Show’s narrow dimension and open glass shelves make it a wonderful end table for small spaces. Its defining feature is a little shelf that pulls out from the table’s top that features our signature gold Italian mirror. Coffee, Tea or Me is a handsome choice for rooms that call for a square cocktail table. A rich Espresso Bean finish gives it a stately disposition. summer/fall 2015 l caracole.com 21
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Crush
Hall Chest
Create an attention-grabbing focal point in any room in the
house by pairing our crush-worthy chests with a favorite piece of art. Our classically styled chests all start with the same beautiful case. The case’s carefully considered proportions make it highly versatile and its three deep drawers are designed to provide chic, hidden storage. Starting with the same timeless silhouette, our chests come alive with bespoke details that give each one a distinctively different personality. Creating a home is akin to telling a story; develop a look that feels personal by selecting furniture pieces that offer a unique point of view.
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which chest
captures your style? REED BETWEEN THE LINES tonal mix of finishes and its chic stone top paint a rich picture of timeless luxury. The delicate gold bead that surrounds its bank of drawers and the carved, reeded pattern of the drawer fronts are the couture details that make it dark and handsome and simply irresistible. BADA BING BADA BOOM’S drawers are embossed in a three-dimensional, geometric pattern that beckons the touch. An elegant gold bead defines the set of drawers and adds that luxe touch of gold. AWESOME BLOSSOM’S shimmery gold leaf backdrop is painted with delicate Chinoiserie cherry blossoms. Swarovski crystals placed in the center of a few key blossoms offer an unexpected sparkle and one-of-a-kind detail that makes this chest truly unique. bada bing bada boom closed storage band of gold mirror
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Celebrate in
A big part of celebrating in style is feeling like the interiors in your home reflect your personality. Just like the clothes we wear, we want our homes to have a unique perspective that captures our personal sense of style. The Dazzling sofa and chair’s fashion-forward details make it an ideal choice for developing a room with a unique point of view. Its interesting angular frame is finished in our signature Powder Puff finish and then upholstered in a distinctive ottoman weave chenille. The sofa’s chic bolster pillows and silvery damask accent pillows add to its stylish countenance.
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pearls of wisdom
for styling a cocktail table TABLETOP gather interesting accessories and use the table’s surface to tell a story. KEEP IT INTERESTING make it interactive by choosing objects that are conversation starters – curated collections, a tray filled with photographs or favorite books that reflect interests. EDIT, EDIT, EDIT keep the surface neat and organized by adding a tray to corral objects or include a decorative box to add hidden storage.
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A stylish cocktail table is the heart and soul of any living
space. It’s the essential design element used to anchor a seating arrangement and infuse the space with personality. Long Shelf Life offers impeccable details and a handsome surface from which to entertain. It’s finished in our Espresso Bean finish and offers a bespoke detail perfect for entertaining – thin shelves pull out of each end exposing an Italian mirror surface and offers an ideal perch for a cocktail.
EFFORTLESS ENTERTAINING curate a collection of unique entertaining essentials that compliment the style of your cocktail table. Having essentials such as cocktail glasses, linen napkins, a cheese board and gold rimmed playing cards on hand make stylish entertaining easy.
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When moving from outdoor to indoor spaces, create a small seating arrangement. Look for statement-making pieces that combine interesting linear silhouettes and soft upholstery.
Even in the smallest entryways, a strategically placed chair and table offer both function and great design. It’s always nice to have a convenient place to sit to take off your shoes or set your drink or keys down. Simply Put’s striking tuxedo black frame, crisp white upholstery and angular frame make it the perfect chair to float in an open entryway. Pair it with our Depth Perception accent table. From the entrance hall to the living and dining room and into the most intimate spaces in our home, the bedroom – our home is our sanctuary. Everyday luxury is about creating a home that welcomes us on a daily basis and feeds our souls. Our hope is that the classically-inspired Caracole pieces will add a little sparkle to your everyday.
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the cat’s meow sofa the cat’s meow chair palette table cocktail table
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color match
Select your favorite Couture frame.
Have a favorite Benjamin Moore paint swatch? Let us color match a paint finish for the frame of your Caracole Couture selection.
Choose from our Caracole select fabrics or send us your own material.
Accent your piece with nailheads, trims, extra pillows and finalize it with a custom finish of your choice.
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Exclusively yours. Celebrate your style confidence by stepping up to the Caracole Couture custom upholstery program. Select from our luxurious fabrics or send us your own material. Complete your look with a custom finish — including Benjamin Moore paint color match — to create a one-of-a-kind look, personalized to fit your decor. Correlate with any interior color palette, and relish the opportunity to express your uniquely personal tastes and talents for
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