Poets Society Unlike
traditional ornate tassels and tiebacks, the new Ioko collection from Houlès
bears a minimalist design. Inspired by the purity of Japanese haiku poems, each
piece mimics planetary shapes of spheres and saucers and can be adorned with
medallions and pearls. The collection of four designs is offered in a dozen
colors, from tranquil grays and blues to vibrant orange, rose, turquoise and
black. Ioko is available through Houlès’ Nicodecor division, the French
company’s more affordable line of decorative elements for the home. Available to
the trade. Houlès, 310.652.6171,
www.houles.com On the Edge Olivari’s
sleek hardware has embellished doors and cabinets for almost a century. Lately,
the Italian company has partnered with several well-known designers and
architects, including Ferdinand Porsche, Oscar Tusquets and, most recently,
Peter Marino. While Edge, part of Marino’s collection, includes brass handles
that reflect Olivari’s minimalist designs, the inserts—available in leather,
wood or glass—give doors a subtle finesse. Edge is plated in BioChrome bright
, $234 per set, or BioChrome satined, $250 per set. Olivari, +44.1.27.722.2615, www.olivari.co.uk
Mesh Together Meshglass
offers a new twist on tiling for kitchen counters, walls, pools and any other
interior or exterior surface that begs to be finished with bold patterns and
bright hues. Made from pieces of stained glass and mirror, the custom tiles are
linked by fiberglass mesh, which enables them to conform to irregular surfaces.
Offered in 36 colors, 20 patterns and a selection of Swarovski crystals,
Meshglass is also fade-free, fire- and water-resistant and eco-friendly.
Starting at $500 per square yard. Meshglass, 636.486.4410,
www.meshglass.com Cloth Couture Cloth and
Paper, the latest endeavor by Los Angeles interior and textile designer Marcie
Bronkar, is an innovative design studio focusing on high-end fabric and
wallpaper. Debuting at Donghia showrooms nationwide, the collection will include
fine Italian silks, handmade French papers and Belgian linens in a variety of
prints and hues, from simple patterns such as Organdy to the intricate Camelot
. As Bronkar explains,
"While based on classic and historical design elements, there is a modern
sensibility to this collection." Available to the trade. Cloth and Paper,
877.313.0313, www.clothandpaper.net; Donghia, www.donghia.com
