Charles de Lisle Workshop’s creations embody sustainable design and a very natural approach to incorporating woods, metals, and stone into the construction of interiors. Their projects have ranged from mountain getaways to minimalist interiors highlighting the reflections of glass on metal. The firm pays careful attention to detail, adding the perfect pops of color to complete a setting and adding personality that is unique to the owner. From their site:

The Charles de Lisle Workshop, a design practice focused on interiors, attentive personalized service, the innovation & execution of handmade custom furnishings, concept design and visual brand identification.

The Charles de Lisle Workshop developed from Charles’ successful years as creative director, principal & partner at the firm De lisle, Philpotts & Staub. Our present practice continues to assist our clients in achieving award winning, quality residences, vacation homes, hotels and restaurants. The idea of a workshop has evolved though an eighteen year history of producing inventive ceramics, metalwork, custom furniture, product design, co-branding and collaborative design consultation.

The following are some of our favorite examples from his portfolio:

6:20 pm  •  3 April 2010  •  Comments

A leader in Seattle’s interior design firms, Robin Chell Design has been defining the concepts of lush and inviting interiors since 2002. Her firm of four highly creative women offer a full range of designs from design development that draws inspiration from sustainable design and a modern global aesthetic. Past projects focused on residential, multifamily, and commercial interior commission with such past clients Harbor Steps and Swoon Boutique Spa. Chell has a reputation with collaborating some of the best architecture, design, and retail firms in Seattle to create chic, savvy, and functional spaces for her clients.

Robin Chell Design has worked with three new multifamily home projects including condominiums and apartments. Units in all of the following buildings are still available.

Joule Apartments (Capitol Hill): Designed interior with Driscoll Architects, furnished by BoConcept Seattle!

Capitol Hill’s largest new mixed-use project. For this 295-unit community, RCD provided full interior services as well as exterior material and design consultation.

One Main Street (Bellevue): Interior of condominiums with Gregory Peter Maxwell Architects

Bellevue’s newest boutique condominium. This 10-story tower is located in the heart of Bellevue’s Old Town and features 62 luxury homes.

Legacy at Riverpark (Redmond): designed interiors of apartment in collaboration with EDI Architects/ Johnston Architects

Redmond’s largest new mixed use project was just just completed in February. This $200M master planned development features 319 apartment homes.

8:59 pm  •  1 April 2010  •  Comments

Have you ever had the fortune of visiting the streets of Copenhagen? For veterans or virgins of this historic urban center, Copenhagen has an abundance of romantic scenic views and activities for match for a memorable getaway. To celebrate BoConcept’s New Spring Arrivals, we are giving an additional 20% off in addition to a entering to win a trip to Copenhagen! Contestants of age are eligible to enter, and don’t forget those trivia questions towards the end. This trip was made possible by VisitDenmark, Scandanavian Airlines, and Hotel 27 Denmark in collaboration with BoConcept.

Why Denmark?

The Danes are consistently one of the happiest nations in the world! Denmark is known for it’s environmentally conscious attitude and strong social network, most evident in their cosmopolitan meccas such as Copenhagen.

Even Oprah finds out in the what a typical Copenhagen home looks like and is impressed with the sleek minimalist designs (very much like BoConcept!) that defines one woman’s home. Copenhagen will delight with fine dining, luxurious hotels, and a classy night life.

After all, everyone needs a vacation, including you!

Don’t Forget! NEW Spring Arrivals. The BoConcept catalog can be viewed here.

We are simply in love with the new Milos sofa that boasts colorful comfort, adding charm to your living room. Visit our Western Avenue location in downtown Seattle for a first hand look.

7:51 pm  •  22 March 2010  •  Comments

Combining the classical style of the Chesterfield sofa with a more contemporary interpretation,  modern Milos sofas are an exciting addition to the BoConcept range of sofas. Comfort and style combine effortlessly to create a range of custom contemporary sofas that will be the centerpiece of any room. Don’t forget, most of these sofas can be customized to suit your style and home.

Right now enjoy special introductory offers on the new Milos sofa designs. Prices listed above are reflective of the introductory offer prices. Special introductory prices end August 31, 2010.

Arriving in the BoConcept Seattle showroom in April!

6:22 pm  •  22 March 2010  •  Comments

Have you ever seen a living room in a subway terminal lined with colorful chairs and reading lamps? If so, you must have gone to Paris recently to see IKEA’s new campaign running March 10 - 24. The furniture is placed in highly trafficked locations to advertise the company’s sofas and lamps against matching backdrop displaying related products from IKEA. Why not grab a cup of coffee and relax while you wait?

BoConcept created a very similar campaign for the “No Limits” Moscow Subway terminal for Fall 2009. The tiled terminal was decorated with an elaborate dining setting consisting of chairs, tables, chandeliers and accessories that reflect BoConcept’s motto of affordable luxury.

7:00 pm  •  16 March 2010  •  Comments

Eames Chair Coasters via @DesignMilk

6:32 pm  •  16 March 2010  •  Comments

Cramped for space? Looking for functional space-saving furniture without compromising aesthetics? Two of our best selling BoConcept pieces could be the solutions you are looking for.

The Functional Coffee Table is a modern reticular coffee table that comes in black stained oak with brushed steel legs. Table measures H11 x W44.75 x D27.75. Pull the panels out for a glass of wine with your guest where they’ll be pleasantly surprised to find your table supplied with good reads!

The second piece we have is the Xtra Ottoman transformable ottoman: cubic form by day with cover, twin-sized guest bed by night. Xtra measures H16.75 x W27.75 x D27.7. With so many different slip covers to choose from, it’s a snap to change your ottoman’s appearance for all occasions. Ideal for the cozy apartment!

The featured merchandise is available in Seattle’s downtown BoConcept. Stop by or call for more details at (206) 464 - 9999.

7:51 pm  •  3 March 2010  •  Comments

EAMES DESIGN (Charles and Ray Eames, USA, 1954–72, Beta-SP, 65 min)

Sunday, Mar 07 and Tuesday, Mar 09 at the Northwest Film Forum.

The husband and wife team Charles and Ray Eames are among the most influential designers of the 20^th century. In addition to furniture, industrial and graphic design, they also created exhibitions and nearly 100 short films. This selection of their films playfully documents their Herman Miller furniture, their private home and even a solar powered kinetic sculpture. Includes Eames Lounge Chair (1956), S-73 (Sofa Compact) (1954), Kaleidoscope Jazz Chair (1960), Fiberglass Chairs (1970) and others.

EAMES COMMUNICATION (Charles and Ray Eames, USA, 1953-72, Beta-SP, 65 min)

Sunday, Mar 07 and Tuesday, Mar 09 at the Northwest Film Forum.

This selection of short films by influential designers/filmmakers Charles and Ray Eames focuses on their exploration of concepts of communication, science and new technologies.

The program features rarely seen films, including A Communications Primer (1953); House Of Science (1962/64; a composite of multi-screen projections at the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair); and View from the People Wall (1965; presented at the New York World’s Fair as the multi-screen film, Think). And of course, in our tenth year, we just had to include their classic film Powers of Ten (1977).

7:12 pm  •  22 February 2010  •  Comments

With the start of the new year, many problems present itself in our current climate. From a troubled world economy to environment concerns, many of you are probably feeling the stress of our times. This is not say that beautiful things can’t emerge from the rough. We at BoConcept have researched your lifestyles to create three inspiring environments to best positively channel your energy, and especially, to stay relaxed.

1. Do you find yourself constantly on-the-go, buying more take out than cooking home cooked meals?
   
   a. Starbucks and take-out, meet my office
   b. my table is familiar with bountiful wines and tastes of the exotic
   c. the aroma of my cooking is always in the air


2. When crunched for a deadline, where do you find yourself?

a. heading out on the town to clear my mind
b. in the arms of a good book with a glass of Chardonnay
c. playing with the tots


3. You find yourself most inclined to sleep in a space that’s:

a. simple and clean with pops of bright colors
b. neutral to the eyes and inviting for my morning routine
c. nature at my bedroom door


4. Your ideal workspace is:

a. spacious lacquered desk with accents of magenta, lime, cyan
b. minimalist desk with walls in deep, smoothing tones
c. wooden desk with large sunlit windows


5. Your daily attire can often be described as:

a. metropolitan casual: jeans and fitted top with bright accessories
b. business chic: tailored suits with rich silk accents
c. sophisticated comfort: organic cotton tops and bottoms with a canvas jacket


6. How would your friends describe you?

a. constantly on-the-go, but able to find time to indulge in social activities
b. an intellectual of the cosmopolitan renaissance
c. environmentally responsible and genuine

When life gives you lemons, you turn to innovative solutions for your home, work, and especially, play! Mania Mix caters to the individual who is fearless and seeks inspiration from a high-energy space that is clean and colorful work in balance with the drone of the city below. Windows allow light bounce off white counter tops and tables. Fun couches allow for both play and relaxation in bold shapes that command attention.

There are few places of the globe you haven’t visited. Your home has become an archive of your travels over the years. Friends call you a cosmopolitan renaissance individual who is always in tune with the city’s energy from your acute awareness of the best restaurants, lounges, and galleries. At the end of the day, you can think of nothing more relaxing than stretching your legs on spacious sofa to a good read with a glass of wine.

In the midst of the most crowded cities, you manage to find a place that is a compliment to the sincerity of nature that is both relaxing and inviting. When your friends come over, they’re able to slip their feet into silken slippers for a hot cup of tea on the veranda while you prepare prepare for dinner. Many compliment you on your “eco-conscious” attitude. Your family spends most of their time in the living area lounging on sofas that highlight your polished wooden floors. The week ends for you with the Sunday paper and a trip to the museum.

Let BoConcept help you customize your home with a free consultation. For the month of February, we’re offering 10% off $5000 orders when you mention the flier below. Hope to see you soon, and as always, Love Your Home.

9:07 pm  •  11 February 2010  •  Comments

Why spend thousands on couture when you can bring the latest styles on the catwalk into your home for a fraction of the price?

We asked this question when we first saw the new arrivals at BoConcept - items that are bursting with color for Spring! As devout fashion enthusiasts, we noted similar color and trends between the S/S 2010 runway and our new collection of dynamic accessories. Here are some of our staff picks compared with some our favorites from the runway:

Dries van Noten has set us on a journey to take us to Southeast Asia for his S/S 2010 collection. Silks and saris are glistening with the colors of the sun, from deep oranges and reds to “joyful” yellows, a term the designer has used in numerous interviews to describe his Spring look. BoConcept has also harnessed the colors and patterns of nature to add a little sunlight into your home. Our honey comb jar is suitable for a touch of warmth to tables with our candle sticks holders as a match for the mantle. (The candle holder looks so much like the chunky bracelets seen in this collection!) The ikat throw looks like a suitable shawl for the DVN runway: velveteen emeralds, blacks, and ochers are woven into the body that makes this piece both very soft and breathable.

Chris Benz brings us bright, brights(!) for this S/S 2010 line. We at BoConcept simply adore the color used in the tulle skirt and are excited to see the same cyans and citrines in our new vases and cushions. The glass jar/vase has a thick outer glass layer that is excellent for catching light like the glimmer of Benz’s parachute dress in ocher (right). Our favorites are the vase (Swiss valleys much?) and the spectacular beaded pillow that comes in both cyan and yellow. The entire front is covered in a foray of glass micro beads with an organic silk-like back, an eye catching piece for any living room.

Benz’s sequin taffeta dress is undeniably the highlight of his S/S collection. It reminds me of the layers on a cake, not too much unlike the theme of our new BC cushion (right). Colored threads are interwoven between jagged layers of patterned dissonance, paralleled by a flocking of cohesive hues. Our cushions are designed for versatility - the perfect size to double as head, arm, or neck rest. The textile vase borrows from this S/S theme of earth tones and mimics a hand-woven basket molded on its intricate surface. Its large size makes the vase perfect as a table centerpiece. Last we have the glass teardrop sculpture that looks like a Benz’s palette of gouache on a rippling water surface - a very commented item in our showroom. Whip out those pastel dresses to match these amazing colors!

Proenza Schouler brings back the cobalt blues, black, and purples for S/S 2010 with a sultry pulse for airy, silky dresses. Shimmering fabrics are a hot trend this season, and we simply adore the little midnight blue cocktail dress shown at the left. Contrast his intricate use of bows and draping with BoConcept’s refined accessories. The sea blue glass orbs are perfect for votives and look wonderful in groupings on tabletops in conjunction with the dusted glass vase. One of the softest pillows (yes, I said softest!) to arrive this season is shown in purple felt. It’s a petite pop of color for a variety rooms. Other colors include cyan, brown, cobalt blue, green, magenta, gray, and black:

Givenchy brings us back to a très chic unconventional look with their amazing “midnight” spring line. April showers bring May flowers, and it looks like the rain wet-look leggings are still going strong for Spring. The organic pleating of the dress resembles the wooden spiral fern sculpture that has the illusion of endless growth. Tiered empire dresses look adorable constructed with Givenchy’s ever-present penchant for amazing patterns. We can only dream of how amazing these outfits would look beneath the angular floor lamp with marble base! The lampshade resembles the the black fitted mini skirts in their line that give a well-lit, modern nod towards minimalism.

Lastly, we close with Missoni Resort 2010 a theme that brings us back to home: earth tones and wood. Missoni resort embodies the essence of the tropical beaches with their light knitted pieces in an array of neutrals, and would look perfect in for any occasion. Similar to the versatility of these outfits, our wooden sculptures have limitless potential for your homes or offices. One of our favorites is the wooden knot sculpture that has a silken wax feel to the touch, a reminder of our enchanting evergreens native to the PCNW. The textile of the zigzag pillow is a quintessential pattern to Missoni, immediately reminding me of the line. It’s a great way to add some personality to a couch, and not to mention, it’s very soft canvas.

Please visit our showroom for more details on the merchandise listed. Happy shopping!

10:09 pm  •  25 January 2010  •  Comments

Basic 3D system: Decide what you want to reveal or conceal using veneer or glass fronts or opt for built-in drawers.  Basic 3D is a classic storage system that has room for everything, including your own library.  Available in white lacquer and walnut veneer.

2:48 pm  •  12 January 2010  •  Comments

via @josephking:

via Handmade Charlotte

2:01 pm  •  30 December 2009  •  Comments

Indivi 2 is the ultimate modular sofa system.  Choose from a variety of seating units, leg designs and armrests.  Even create a completely different look for your sofa by using different leg-position options too.  The solid wood frame and foam-core seat cushions ensure stable, comfortable seating and excellent durability.

different leg options.

8:20 pm  •  21 December 2009  •  Comments

In November, BoConcept Brand Store in Prague was contacted directly by owner of a multi-brand store, who sells unique designer brands such as Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, dsquared2 and Roberto Cavalli.

The owner spotted BoConcept products in various interior magazines and was amazed by its elegant design and functionality and asked BoConcept interior decorators, if they were able to create an interior design for window displays of the Valentino showroom, which is located in an exclusive a beautiful historical area of Parizska street in the centre of Prague.

The brief from the owner of the Valentino store was clear. BoConcept Interior Decorators Martina Kropikova, Jan Maca and Ales Rejman had to choose the pieces of BoConcept furniture and/or  accessories, which would fit into the tight window display, to the type of Valentino clothing and to the minimalist interior of the Valentino store. The chosen products should have been expressive and cool in design, yet in harmony with distinctive Valentino fashion style. The interior designers  also had to deal with the fact that the BoConcept furniture and accessories would be used for displaying the clothing itself. The owner also wanted an armchair and a lamp.

Martina, Jan and Ales had to choose Aero chair from the 2009 collection  in the end. The reason for this was a simple fact, that it was the only chair with a sharp look that fit into the tight space of the window display. The look was completed with a Salon Floor lamp in black color.

Second choice was a white-lacquered Amari divider, which perfectly fits both into the window display and into the showroom and its multi-functionality was ideal for arranging wonderful Valentino accessories. The simple yet sophisticated look of BoConcept furniture made a beautiful contrast to the exclusive Valentino apparel. There was also a special tag given to all furniture used for decorating , so that everyone could know that it was from BoConcept.

The cooperation with the owner of the store was successful, the lady was very happy with the result and asked our interior decorating team to re-decorate her Moschino store, which is just accross the street!

9:42 pm  •  16 December 2009  •  Comments