A Seat for Every Situation

A normal school day consists of sitting in class, writing, reading and working on the computer. Tuesday, September 23rd was a different day though. Not only did we get to venture into the world on a field trip, but it was to one of the most beautiful houses in North Carolina. The Reynolda House in Winston Salem, North Carolina is an old family home built in the early 1900's that has been transformed into an American art gallery. The house regularly showcases different art exhibits in one section, changing from time to time. The main part of the house has a constant collection of American art, sculptures and accessories that showcase the beauty of the home and the family that lived in it.

On September 23rd, it was a crisp autumn morning and the museum was showcasing an event named: The Art of Seating: Two Hundred Years of American Design. The exhibition had over forty different chairs that were a perfect representation and reflection of American society and culture within that two hundred year period. The colors, shapes, fabrics and finishes of these chairs were astonishing and innovative for the time period that they came out in. I read each and every description on each chair and learned more than I could ever know about chairs at this exhibit. I have visited the Reynolda House before while they were having an exhibit of Folk Art in America. Each and every time I go to the Reynolda House, I never leave disappointed. The staff that works in the museum were friendly, informative and knowledgeable and I went with a great group of people that could really appreciate this type of exhibit. This was definitely one of my favorite field trips I have been on with my interior design group at Randolph Community College! If you haven't visited this exhibit yet, or have never been to the Reynolda House, you must go!!!

I have provided some photos of a few of the chairs from the exhibit.
Photos posted from: www.reynoldahouse.org

Hope you enjoy!

Bag of Bones

 

 

A competition you ask? YES, a competition. Who would have known that going into my second year of college could have started out this way. An event and competition that is held each year, known as the Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library Interior Design Competition has made way into my residential and commercial classes. Each year this competition changes but the objective stays the same. This year, the competition will consist of creating an art gallery at a location that resides in upstate New York. There will be three floors: the first two being open to the public and providing art, sculpture and photography; while the third floor is a residential space where the owners will live.

 

There is an unlimited amount of space for creativity within this project and that gave me room to really dig into a concept full heartedly. After deep thought and consideration, I have chosen to go with a very modern theme that would provide visual creativity while also being informative and interesting. The human body is a beautiful thing. An art really. From physical attributes to the biology of our cells, everything about the human form is beautiful. So, with that being said, YOU, ME and EVERYONE else will be the subjects of my art gallery. From our heads to our toes, visitors will be able to explore what makes up the most complicated and interesting thing on our planet. A section of my art gallery will be focused on white, black and gray artwork, while the other half will be based on high contrast colors. Both art sections will provide different tones, which in return is what I ultimately want. Two perspectives are always better than one, I have been told.

 

Below are a few inspirational photos that relate to the style of art gallery I will be going for!

Hope you enjoy!

 

All photos provided by GOOGLE.

 

MODRA

The newest and GREATEST thing that I've laid my eyes on is a company named MODRA. Now, I cannot express enough how cool and creative this team is when creating their textiles. Three people run the show: Tamalyn Shea (Co-founder/Creative Director), Fernando Apodaca (Co-Founder/Art Director), and Sarah Shea (Co-Founder/Designer). I was fortunate enough to meet these three at the ITMA Showtime event in High Point, NC. Each artist seemed truly passionate about their artwork and it was obvious in the fabrics they displayed. After speaking with the three, they explained how their design process works and it's truly something interesting. Inspired by nature and fine art, the MODRAdesign brings originality to the textile world. The designs are created from such things as charcoal, wood,  paper, oil paint and ink and transformed onto such fabrics as wool, linen, cotton and velvet. Each fabric is first created in a piece of artwork and then the design is transferred to the preferred fabric. This is by far my favorite brand and I have the hopes of working with them in the future with my designs! Definitely check them out, their website is: modradesign.com and they also have a Facebook and blog.
Enjoy!

Photos provided by MODRAdesigns:

SHOWTIME ITMA Market June2014

Today was the day I have been WAITING for! Now, for most people (boyfriend included), going to a giant building with a zillion fabric splotches would not be the least bit desirable. Luckily for me, it's a DREAM come true. This was my first time at the Showtime ITMA (International Textile Market Association) and I was not sure exactly what to expect. But let me tell you, as soon as I stepped into that room, whew, I was honestly overwhelmed. A variety of tastes were showcased at ITMA and the latest trends are displayed for buyers, designers and other artists to purchase and to be aware of. Being a student has its own downsides of course, but the perks always trump over them. Having the opportunity to visit conferences where only buyers and sellers are invited inside is a lucky handoff if you ask me. I won't spoil all the trends that I saw at this years Showtime, but I will post some inspirational styles that will be making the visual catwalk across the design spectrum this year. ENJOY! :D

IMAGES PROVIDED BY: GOOGLE

Woodward Household Renovation and Expansion Project

Holly and Mark Woodward live in the heart of High Point, North Carolina. The couple is looking to renovate and expand on their lovely abode with a mixture style of Cape Cod and Nantucket. Their combined style choices will lead me to produce a home that is light, lofty, airy and spacious. Holly and Mark are very fashion forward in their personal lives and I will mirror that same characteristic in this design.

(This is unfortunately not a REAL client, but a mere class assignment. BUT, all the same, it shall be fabulous!)

Below, I have chosen five photos that are inspirational to the design I will create.

Keep posted for my project journey :D

 

 

Commercial Project:Marquis Seating Headquarters

Marquis Seating furniture is top of the line in the hospitality area of interior design. Having the chance to reinvent one of their headquarters was challenging yet exciting!

Creme dela creme

It was a Thursday. But no ordinary Thursday. February 20th, 2014 held the happiness to my destiny. I, Kolby L. Ingram, was introduced to the one and only Baker Furniture showroom in High Point, NC. Words cannot describe. The only thing I can say though, is that I may go set all of my furniture on fire so that I can replace it with Baker's goods. The tour was rich in information and I truly got the background story on each designers vision. The furniture and accessories were to die for. Thirty thousand dollar wallpaper, forty thousand dollar Chinese cabinet, heck, I saw a golden frog the size of my hand that was nearly twelve thousand dollars! By far the best showroom I have visited though. I photographed a few of my favorite pieces (though I could never do justice to this showroom and it's accents!) But I do hope you enjoy them!

Photos provided by: Me :) at Baker Furniture Showroom