Focus Vol 4 - Winter 2017

A S T E E LY A R D P U B L I C A T I O N

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THE (RE) ISSUE

Welcome

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ello and Happy New Year. After producing a walloping 86-page

FOCUS in the fall, we decided that it would also be fun to do shorter issues more frequently that were...um...more FOCUSED. With that said, we dedicate our winter issue to the powerful prefix: RE. We love RE because it implies a clean slate. The past happened...but it’s not the boss of the future. RE provides opportunity to create a new strategy, path, choice, design. I am partial to “reinvent.” Want to play with REinvention? Directing Your Destiny author Jennifer Grace suggests how:

“Reinvent yourself with Will and Grace. Will is the action and tenacity it takes to take your new dream or goal and make it a reality, and Grace is trusting that when all the Will is done, you can let go and allow everything to come together in one beautifully orchestrated moment.”

RE REverberates meaningfully for us at Steelyard too because, in our 20th year, we are REemerging. I’m not going to give all the lovely details right here, but stay tuned and you will soon be privy to a REmodel that will make your hunting and gathering on Steelyard even better. If you haven’t been on Steelyard in a while, now is prime time to REengage because you won’t want to miss what’s coming soon. Long time Steelies and newbies, I am glad you are here.

XO

JANE DAGMI

Taking some personal time over the holidays to REcharge on Little Gasparilla Island

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Jane Dagmi EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

THE VIBE

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Scotty R. Smith

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SPECTRUM

THE VIBE: THE POWER OF RE

Master Suite & Cashmere

Recenter, Reaffirm, Reconnect, Revive

EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Sandy Hughes EDITOR

Brian Parks ART DIRECTOR

Derek Watford VP OF BRAND EXPERIENCE

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FEATURED ON THE COVER:

WINTER MARKETS

HOWARD ELLIOT BUTTERFLY SEABROOK WALLCOVERINGS MAYBECK TEXTURE

A Steelyard Photo Album

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DESIGNERS DO IT WITH STEELYARD

REsearch

Featuring Ophélie Renaudin

Ophélie Renaudin is an Associate Designer at Form Design Studio in Los Angeles. She uses Steelyard to expand her resource pool and keep her new finds and projects organized and readily available.

What do you love about being an interior designer?

Being an interior designer is my creative way to help people.

I love solving problems. I came into design because I have always been fascinated by how space and people interact and how the environment impacts well-being and health.

How often do you Steelyard?

About three times a week, but it really depends on the phase of the project.

How do Steelyard project folders help you?

I use them in two ways. First, I have folders named after spaces such as Project Dining, Project Bedroom, etc. and whenever I find a product that I really like for a particular space, I put it in one of those. Done!

Then I also have folders devoted to commercial and residential projects.

Here I include inspiration photos, uploaded site photos, and materials and products that we are seriously considering and ordering.

How has Steelyard enhanced your practice?

Steelyard is a powerful tool where product, catalogs, and services are brought together. I can search products in many ways and it often helps me beat the clock. As I am relatively new to the U.S. Market, I find this to be one among many of Steelyard’s strengths.

See what Ophélie is tracking in Steelyard

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t’s cold and lots of time is spent indoors looking out. In view, the ever-changing sky in soothing shades of gray and blue which, like vapor, linger quietly. Mixing in warmer taupe and metallics feels right. There’s comfort in the bleakness and everyone is happy at home.

Master Suite & Cashmere

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Photo: Brian Gonzalez via Unsplash

SPECTRUM

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Master Suite

MASTER SUITE IS A PALE ETHEREAL BLUE WITH ALL THE REFRESHING BENEFITS OF BEAUTIFUL TURQUOISE AND A HINT OF GRAY THAT OFFERS EFFORTLESS TRANQUILITY.

LOFT RADIANCE ASPEN AURA GLASS TILE TILEBAR

IZTECA AQUA HORIZON KAS RUGS

SERIN THROW JAIPUR

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WASH OF EGYPTIAN BLUE 3 WENDOVER ART

POMFRET 1 HUDSON VALLEY

VOGUE BENCH SUNPAN

BALBOA BOOKCASE MICHAEL BERMAN FOR THEODORE ALEXANDER

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Cashmere

LUXURIOUS AND TIMELESS, CLASSIC CASHMERE IS AS EASY ON THE EYES AS IT IS TO THE TOUCH. IN FLEECY GRAY, IT FEELS ULTRA-DREAMY.

above: HAND-KNOTTED MAMBASA RUG FEIZY AVERY BED WESLEY ALLEN

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NOBLE EXTENSION DINING TABLE STAR INTERNATIONAL

ARIS DINING CHAIR ZUO

CERAMIC VASE COLLECTION SEASONAL LIVING

NIMBUS SCONCE LIGHT SOURCE

CLASS BAR CABINET PLANUM

ANDY STOOL ASTELE

DIVANI CASA FLORENCE SECTIONAL VIG FURNITURE

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Butterfly Kaleidoscope 1, Wendover Art

What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly.

THE VIBE

The Power of

RE

RE is the ultimate prefix. It can be tacked onto just about any word, but even used on its own, as its own action, its own hashtag, RE makes sense. So upbeat and fresh, RE suggests permission to start over. We “RE� so much it was difficult to narrow down our favorites. However, after reexamining the nominees, the finalists are: REcenter, REaffirm, REconnect, and REvive.

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Rosettes Wallcovering, Mitchell Black Baroque Frame, Walltat

Whether you call it selfmastery through conscious autosuggestion, the power of positive thinking, or daily affirmations, we all know it works.

So why don’t more of us do it? Maybe we just need the right mirror.

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I only keep objects that bring me joy Grace Mirror; Howard Elliott

I’m not afraid to think BIG Estate Floor Mirror; Orient Express

I am the architect of my own life

Aging has added beauty and character to my silhouette

Nash Mirror; Currey & Company

Crown Top: Mirror-tique

I find a reason to laugh every day

I bring diverse elements together in beautiful Harmony

Mirror; Artmax

Lawrence Mirror; Gabby

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Meditation is a healthful practice that increases mindfulness, lowers stress, and eases anxiety. While the most challenging part is getting started, one of the most fun parts is creating the environment in which to meditate. Think simple indulgences‌ comfort and calm with an altar to hold a few beautiful objects that inspire your best self.

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Photo: Chris Ensey via Unsplash

REcenter

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1) Favorite lifesize poses immortalized in bronze.

Yoga Meditating Figure; Phillips Collection 2) Plenty of surface area for a lineup of feel-good elements.

Bracket Console; Furniture Classics

3) Whether for good looks or luck, a purple elephant vibes magic.

Violet Elephant; Mitchell Black 4) One-of-a-kind aragonite, calcite or

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onyx stone vessels naturally intrigue.

Alchemy Collection Bowl; Claire Crowe

5) Marlene Rose’s hand-

cast method yields glass pieces that transcend time.

Celadon Stone Buddha; Marlene Rose

6) With a faded design

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executed in rich earth tones, a wool rug feels like an heirloom.

Hand-Tufted Contemporary Rug; CHANDRA

REvive Cameron 4, Designer Collection Tubs, MTI Baths

Everybody needs downtime and a good soak or shower is a wonderful way to claim it. Water is a life source, flowing with oxygen-rich negative ions that heal and refresh, and even generate great ideas. As Scott Barry Kauffman, author of Wired to Create, observed, "The relaxing, solitary, and non-judgmental shower environment may afford creative thinking by allowing the mind to wander freely, causing people to be more open to their inner stream of consciousness and daydreams."

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1) One of several modern indoor/outdoor rug designs by the Grant Design Collaborative.

Grant I-O-Canoe; Jaipur Living

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2) The generously

perforated rainfall head comes in 3 sizes and 4 finishes.

Lambert Shower Head; Signature Hardware

3) Each agate-rich natural treasure is hand-assembled in Los Angeles.

Small Vintage Float; Jamie Dietrich Design

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4) An ideally sized stone-

chic perch for a glass of wine, book, or both.

Legend Stool; Noir

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5) A flourish of asymmetric

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curves decorates a slender 36� light.

Haiku Collection LED Bath Bar; Sonneman

6) Elegant shelving

waiting for a display of favorite amenities.

Classic 3-Tier Shelf; Barber Wilson

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REconnect

Photo: Shutter Snap via Unsplash

Not virtually or digitally, but tete-a-tete, face-to-face, knee-to-knee, ear-to-ear, and eye-to-eye …here’s to maximizing connections in 2017. Here’s to more listening, communing, and healing ideological differences. Sharing food, drink, fires, and cozy spaces. Here’s to circling up, joining hands, clinking glasses, and breaking bread.

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1) Where the real knee-toknee gossip transpires.

Chinese Chippendale Sectional Set; O’Brien Ironworks

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2) Serving up hospitality and conversation.

Standup Bar De Bistro; French Heritage 3) The Aga range is groundzero for kitchen gatherings on chilly nights.

Cast Iron Range; AGA

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4) Circle up. Talking stick is optional...

Sienna Round Fire Pit; Castelle 5) There’s always room for

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one more guest with this space-saving sleeper.

Side Sleeper Sofa; Flexsteel Contract

6) Collaborating, co-working, collating, communing. Let’s make room for big tables again.

QS Graff coffee table; Noir

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WINTER

MARKETS

A STEELYARD PHOTO ALBUM The interior design industry celebrates each new year with a fierce spate of January trade shows. Here are some of our favorite captures.

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ATLANTA

They don’t call it HOTlanta for nothing.

Between the parties, programming, and depth of product, Americasmart is the place to get the first read on the state of design affairs.

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Detour

We field-tripped to Sugar Hill, GA to tour MTI where each tub is made to order, orchestrated by humans, and finished like a piece of art.

Dallas

On his way to Las Vegas Market, Steven Avitable spent a few days at the Dallas Market Center visiting SY brands at Lightovation and the Total Home and Gift Market.

“The highlight of the event was attending the 28th Annual Arts Awards. It was especially rewarding having served as a judge in this year’s competition.

I really appreciated every nominee’s submission and their dedication to our Industry.” ~ Steven

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Las Vegas

Pouring rain and nippy temps can never dampen our determination to connect, absorb, and have fun at a market.

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Brand Index AGA Pg 19

KAS Rugs Pg 6

Star International Page 9

Artmax Pg 13

Lite Source Pg 7

Sunpan Pg 7

Astele Pg 9

Marlene Rose Pg 15

Tilebar Pg 6

Barber Wilson Pg 17

Michael Berman for Theodore Alexander Pg 7

VIG Furniture Pg 9

Castelle Pg 19

Mitchell Black Pgs 12, 15

CHANDRA Pg 15

Mirror-tique Pg 13

Claire Crowe Pg 15

MTI Baths Pg 16

Currey & Company Pg 13

Noir Pgs 17,19

Feizy Pg 8

O’Brien Ironworks Pg 19

Flexsteel Contract Pg 19

Orient Express Furniture Pg 13

French Heritage Pg 19

Phillips Collection Pg 15

Furniture Classics Pg 15

Planum Pg 9

GABBY Pg 13 Howard Elliott Cover, pg 13

Seabrook Wallcoverings Cover

Hudson Valley Lighting Pg 6-7

Seasonal Living Pg 7

Jaipur Living Pg 17

Signature Hardware Pg 17

Jamie Dietrich Pg 17

Sonneman Pg 17

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Walltat Pg 12 Wendover Pg 7, 10 Wesley Allen Pg 8 ZUO Pg 9

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