Over the summer, we attended Ctrl+Alt+Design, put on by JOIN: Design Seattle, and we’d like to share some photos from their latest event, Scrap, held at jewelry boutique, Fancy (1914 2nd Ave., (206) 956-2945).
The event featured work in scrap wood by these local designers:
grain
iacoli & mcallister
ladies & gentleman studio
laura yeats
trey jones and urbancase
fortyfive09 and &c
Also, catering by Guernica ((206) 218-7969)—the maple-glazed bacon doughnut holes were a hit!
Photos courtesy of Chelsea Green from Grain Design, and the JOIN blog. Watch for our upcoming post about Grain’s new TY DIY Shower curtain!
November 30th, 2009
The holidays have come early this year, in the form of the first-ever furniture sale at Meyer Wells (206-282-0076)! Through Dec. 31st. (or while supplies last) get 10-20% off the showroom furniture listed on their web site. A selection of our favorites:
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Sycamore and fir king size bed with integrated tables
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Fir block side tables
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Spalted maple console
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Torched cedar bench with steel legs
Go check out their gallery space in Ballard, White Sage Studio (5317 Ballard Ave. N.W., (206) 784-7243), to see Meyer Wells furniture in action!
November 20th, 2009
Ashworth Cottages in Green Lake is Washington’s first LEED Platinum residential development. The Craftsman-style homes feature Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood, instantaneous hot water heaters, rainwater cisterns, locally sourced materials and many other energy-efficient and green features.
The cottages are back on the market (after an initial appearance in 2007) and are selling for $399,000 to $649,000. Thirteen of the available 17 homes have sold since the beginning of September. Tour a model home (8020 Ashworth Ave. N.) this Saturday, November 14, to learn more about the sustainable homes. —Aaron Moncivaiz
November 11th, 2009
Newly opened in the Bravern, John Howie Steak impressed us with its warm atmosphere and luxurious interior. In collaboration with architecture firm, Weber Thompson, Seattle’s Meyer Wells created bistro tables and a monumental dining table for the restaurant’s private dining room. Take a look:
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Seating in the bar
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A Meyer Wells reclaimed wood bistro table made from a red wine barrel
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More bar seating
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Private dining room with Meyer Wells reclaimed wood table made from red elm
salvaged from Seattle’s Highland neighborhood
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Looking out from the private dining room
September 29th, 2009
Last week, the Seattle Homes & Lifestyles team attended Third Thursday at Seattle Design Center. We had a great experience learning about the Jeffrey Braun Furniture collections, carried at the G.R. Hedges showroom at SDC, presented by Jeffrey and Lindsey Braun.
The company’s Signature Collection and City Collection custom home furnishings are contemporary and classic in design. The Brauns introduced their latest design, the Chloe chair (shown here in both armchair and armless versions), which incorporates cane—a passion of Jeffrey’s.
Chloe Chairs
All aspects of the company’s furnishings are green certified. Jeffrey Braun Furniture is based in the Northwest and has manufacturing facilities in Seattle and Los Angeles. —Denise Peterson
September 21st, 2009
What was once only a little luxury, in the form of accent pillows, is now a big luxury: high-end accessory company Ankasa has put out a line of eco-friendly furniture. Check out some of the dramatic designs—it’s like fashion for the home!
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Ankasa is available through Great Jones Home (1921 2nd Ave., (206) 448-9405, G.R. Hedges (Seattle Design Center #262, (206) 763-4884) and Veritables Decor (Seattle and Bellevue locations, (206) 322-7782
September 18th, 2009
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You gotta give it to Seattle—when it comes to eco style, we are the leaders of the pack. A new, local company is doing something great for giftwrap: making is chic and sustainable. Persimmon and Pine founders Mandy Behrens and Julie Lyderson-Jackson were inspired by Japanese Furoshiki, the centuries-old practice of using a folded cloth (called a furoshiki) for practical and ornamental applications. Their Savvywrap is made from materials like hemp, silk charmeuse, soy and organic muslin blends, and can be washed and re-used. A portion of their profits go to benefit various local and global charities. Do something different—and eco-friendly—the next time you give a gift!
Prices range from $30-$32, and can be purchased through the company’s etsy shop.
August 10th, 2009
Meyer Wells, recognized as one of our Design 10, has been busy creating some fabulous custom work in the city. Take a look!:
Below: Mill About benches for the Bellevue Art Museum made from reclaimed glulam.
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The bench on the top has been iron and vinegar finished, and the bench on the bottom has been torch finished.
Below: Pieces made for the Eastside Microsoft Campus: end tables and work tables made from reclaimed glulam with a clear finish.
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Meyer Wells
1600 West Armory Way
(206) 282-0076
July 29th, 2009
When we attended the Ctrl+Alt+Design event last month, we had the pleasure of meeting the folks behind Bainbridge Island’s Grain Design (1201 Wing Pt. Way NE, 206-965-9302), a collaboration of designers concerned with sustainability and innovation. We got to preview their cool products at the event, but they just launched an online shop from their website where you can purchase things directly from them. Here are the two new products they are featuring:
"Ty ($30) is a simple shower curtain that is non-toxic, and as a #2 plastic, can be recycled at the end of its lifespan. Made from the same PVC-free material used for Fed-Ex envelopes, Ty is durable and breathable – making it less likely to grow mold and mildew."
Cafe America chair, made from recycled chain link fence.
We can’t wait to see what they come up with next!
July 14th, 2009
It may look like other homes in the Highlands, but a four-bedroom Issaquah home is an anomaly in Washington. Built by Bennett Homes with an emphasis on indoor air quality and low-impact living, it is one of the few houses in the state to receive certification from both the American Lung Association and Energy Star Homes Northwest.
The house will be open to view today and tomorrow for the "Green, Clean and Lean Home Tour." The open house is organized to inspire and educate potential homeowners about energy-efficient living. Visitors can also attend seminars on topics ranging from how to maintain a home for good indoor air quality to green interior design. —Aislyn Greene
For more details, click HERE.
June 26th, 2009
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