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Desiré | 7.5.2012 
During last week’s preview of Showroom 1412, I also visited Lori Graham’s office on the second floor. The intense, setting sun created tricky lighting conditions, so, I hope my pictures do the space justice. In short, it’s a gorgeous place to work!
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Desiré | 6.29.2012 Welcome to Showroom 1412, designer Lori Graham's new boutique near Logan Circle. Lori is one of my favorite local designers, so I was super excited to stop by last evening. The space does not disappoint with its eclectic collection of art, furniture, lighting, textiles, and other accessories, including her line of furnishings, LG Place. Whether swathed in velvet or burnished to high shine, there's plenty of modern glamour to go around!
Perhaps, one of the most unique aspects of Showroom 1412 is its collaboration with other art/design gurus. Not only does the space showcase Lori's product selections, but it is also home to joint ventures with Lauren Gentile and Mike Johnson. As the former director of Irvine Contemporary, Lauren curates the in-store art gallery Contemporary Wing, while Mike sources the showroom’s Mid-Century Modern collection Sixteen Fifty Nine. If that name sounds familiar, you may remember Mike’s former Georgetown store.
I was happy to see an array of coffee table books, especially those by my FAVORITE publisher, Assouline. If you're not in the market for a new sofa or work of art, I recommend picking up an Assouline book for a little visual stimulation.
"This space unites fine contemporary art and select vintage pieces with the work of artisans from abroad that have caught my eye throughout my career and personal travels." – Lori Graham
Showroom 1412 opens today so stop on by if you're in the neighborhood.
Showroom 1412
1412 14th ST NW
Washington, DC 20005
Mon-Fri, 11am to 6pm, or by appointment
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PS - Stay tuned for pics of Lori's office. It's sooo good.
Desiré | 4.15.2012 Although grand in many ways, this year's Design House also presented some small-space challenges. My favorite solutions are the second floor foyer and third floor bath - itty bitty rooms with lots of pizazz.
You’ll immediately notice that the second floor foyer is covered in black embossed croc (hence why it’s a fave). The designers Carolyn Winston and Elizabeth Boland used fairly traditional furniture but modernized the space with a high-contrast color combination. Mr. Lincoln approves!
The third floor bath demonstrates one of the most repeated lessons in design. Liven up a small space with boldly printed wallpaper. Designer Christopher Patrick selected the paper to complement existing floor tiles. Why replace when you can make it work?
The vanity was custom built by design pal Kaleo Kala and topped with carrera marble. I think it turned out splendidly.
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Images: (1,2) Haute Indoor Couture, (3,4) Robert Radifera
Desiré | 4.14.2012 The fictitious baby girl and 5 yr old boy who call the DC Design House their home have absolutely adorable rooms to lay their heads at night. The Modern Nursery by Elizabeth Krial is fit for any princess with shades of pink and super girlie touches like a mini chandelier. I also adore the peony wallpaper and Moroccan Poufs!
The boy's room is more subdued and, of course, more masculine. A feature of note - Designer Nancy Twomey not only upholstered the headboard but the platform bed as well. Surprise!
Surprise #2: The twin headboard is layered atop a queen-sized headboard making the transition to big boy bed super easy.
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Desiré | 4.14.2012 The Teenager's Getaway is all about Missoni... and Mid-Century Modern... and Coca-Cola (A few bottles were used for styling). Textiles by Missoni Home are literally used from floor to ceiling in this fun little corner of the house. Designed by Victoria Sanchez, the room's neutral wall color provides a blank canvas for wild prints, contemporary art, and old-school furniture.
Vintage pieces can be found throughout the space including the sofa and armchairs, which were reupholstered in what else? Missoni! Perhaps the star of the room, an oversized pendant adds a colorful punch overhead. The fixture's cover can be unzipped, removed and replaced with an array of fashionable options. So cute! Any teen who lays claim to this space is a very lucky one indeed.
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