A night out with Retropolitan

A night out with Retropolitan...

It was our pleasure this past week to style up a lovely Gulch-view unit at The Icon.  We were invited, along with several other stores and design firms in town, to be featured in their resident open house called Inhabit.  Armed with a truck full of merchandise from the store, a trio of strapping lads with furniture dollies, and just a few hours' time, we answered that invitation with a little set-up called "Uptown Holiday Modern."  Hope you like it!      

Beautiful art from Tinney Contemporary served as the inspiration for our design.   The furniture and accessories were mostly neutral, but diverse, so symmetry was a great way to unify all the different styles and keep the overall design on the modern slant.

In working with neutrals like this, pattern and texture were an integral way to create dimension and interest without veering from the serene feel of the palette.

   

Keeping accessories pared down, well chosen and bold made them really show up.  They told the story of the people who live there...

  

...they created intrigue and invited conversation... 

...they expressed personality, value and artistic taste.

It was a festive night at The Icon, complete with wine, hors' deuvres, and inspiring design.  Thanks to Bristol Development for including our little store and design team in this lovely event.  Retropolitan and The Icon...a lovely, holiday pairing we think!  

- Amy