Contemporary Rug Art by Jan Kath

 

A new showroom in Vancouver opened a few days ago in the Design District with a great party and a display of unique rugs and pillows.

They were all designed by Jan Kath, a third generation of a family of carpet dealers. When he was a young boy he used to visit manufacturers in Iran and Nepal with his father. Many trips later on his own and long periods spent in Asia and the Middle East the connection with the “world of carpet” was reestablished.

 

Now Kath is bringing back classical elements of Oriental and Middle East carpets with a twist of contemporary, minimalist design.

The huge showrooms was filled with diverse styles of rugs, some were homage to traditional Oriental rugs from the collection Erased Heritage others were vibrant florals from the collection From Russia With Love then monochromatics from Le Maroc Blanc and charming simplicity of the ones from The Lost Weave.

Perhaps the great Vancouver muralist Stefano Piccone (on the right with a friend) will  be inspired even further by all the patterns seen on these walls?

Jenny Thomas, of Jan Kath company, chatting with guests.

I loved the rustic drawers with natural wood on the front, when open they display many colorful samples.

The beautifully radiant, six months pregnant Shannon Heth of Heth PR was modeling for me against a fantastic textured silky rug.

We all went home with a treasure of books about Jan Kath’s rugs, even if we all wished to squeeze instead a rug in the gift bag…

Jan Kath, a true master of carpet design with a defined style and uncompromised ethics.

Photography by Albarosa Simonetti

©2014 Brillante Interiors writes about new trends, timeless decor, iconic pieces, design ideas, or at times just musing about "a certain Italian way of doing things".

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Paris: classic soul, contemporary function

In this elegant and charming Parisian apartment the classic soul of the building shines accompanied by contemporary comfort and style. Fireplaces, frames, millwork of late 1800 were restored to create a background for a young couple lifestyle. The sofa Groundpiece is designed by Aldo Citterio for Flexform.

 

Many pieces are vintage, like this amazing desk and the re-upholstered green chair in the main bedroom. The scheme color for the whole apartment envelope goes from off white to luminescent grey to charcoal grey. Great choice to make colored pieces pop unexpectedly.

 

Danish 1960’s chair surround a table made of oak and natural stone designed by Studio Double G, the unusual suspension light is Mykiss Fish by Minke Van Voorthuizen.

 

In the modern kitchen the cabinet has mirrored doors to maintain the antique atmosphere.

 

Another vintage discover at Flea-market Paul Bert: the red-orange leather chair and stool. A pop of vibrant color against the charcoal walls and millwork.

 

The bathroom is stunning, pure luxury, with a carved fireplace mantel, antique mirror, chandelier.

 

Devon & Devon tub, Stella faucets.

 

 

3 dimensional art on the wall, found at Marché Paul Bert, like the black leather chair and industrial lamp in the previous image.

The young couple has obviously a good eye in discovering treasures to add interest to an already stunning surrounding.

Photography by Helenio Barbetta

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Six Years of Blogging

Let’s celebrate together, you my faithful readers and I:

the sixth anniversary of my Blog.

On October 15th, 2008 my first attempt to write a post resulted in a short description of my intent…six years later I still love to talk about Italy, books, art, old and new design, food, lifestyle.

Classical eye, contemporary flair: you can see them in some of my posts on different subjects. Clicking on the links below each image will bring you to my posts and from there to other posts and from there…well you know…

 

Unusual houses

 

Art

 

Music (enjoy the concert)

 

Designers' houses

 

Artists' houses

 

Books

 

Old houses and new design

 

Travel

 

Milano

 

Venice

 

Food

 

How to...

 

Lifestyle

It has been a wonderful journey, through my Blog I connected with many people, I made friends, I received awards and recognition in the design world, I wrote articles for magazines, I discovered new paths, I learned every day something new and …most important…I had FUN.

A big thank you to all my followers.

 

©2014 Brillante Interiors writes about new trends, timeless decor, iconic pieces, design ideas, or at times just musing about "a certain Italian way of doing things".

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Swinging IDSWest 2014

Here I am enjoying Prosecco on a swing at the opening night for the 10th Anniversary of IDSWest, an event any person passionate about design attend every year.

 

Media Lounge at the beginning of the Opening Party

 

Interior designer Alda Pereira, in Dries Van Noten…with Alicja Kudiba-Maurer of European Touch Hardwood and Interior designer Robert Bailey having a good time.

As last year Dinner by Design was a well received event, using the creativity of several designers for wonderful and so diverse table settings.

 

Provide Home monochrome tablescape

 

BYU (Bob’s your uncle Design) sleek table

 

The Cross Decor and Design romantic table.

 

William Switzer created some fun with the event:

7 Chairs That Dare

Grace Gordon-Collins

And her After Midnight chair

 

Robert Bailey

And his Cameo chair

 

Talented Martha Sturdy with her new line of jewellery and sculptures

 

 

Finally me again, this time dwarfed by beautiful Shannon Heth of Heth PR, a full service lifestyle public relations agency, with a team of passionate media strategists. They have done a great job again this year!

Photography © Albarosa Simonetti

The Cross Design Image from their website

©2014 Brillante Interiors writes about new trends, timeless decor, iconic pieces, design ideas, or at times just musing about "a certain Italian way of doing things".

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