DESIGNER INTERIORS THAT INSPIRE US: KELLY DECK DESIGN

Provide is pleased to feature the lovely work of Kelly Deck Design on our blog today. The above project is featured in the September issue of Western Living Magazine and we are swooning over the natural beauty of the beachy tones, light coloured woods and soft greys. Every detail is considered in this Vancouver home.

We are thrilled to see products from Provide used - such as bowls on the dining table by Rina Menardi, boxes and trays by Pacific Connections and brass bowls by AKMD in the living area. The soft seaside hues marry nicely with accessory choices, creating a relaxed calming space. Well-done Kelly Deck!

For more information on the products used, please visit our website www.providehome.com 

Photography by Janis Nicolay

Posted by Megan

FALL ESSENTIALS: OUR TOP PICKS FOR FALL

 

September is a very busy month in the Vancouver design world. We've been actively preparing for IDS West and GE Monogram's Dinner by Design (more to come on that later next week). Amidst the hustle and bustle, we wanted to share with you some of our favourite fall arrivals.

We really appreciate the design trends of the fall season; primarily it's nice to see suppliers focusing on warmer tones and textures. Brass and warmer golds have been a huge trend this season and we are seeing that a lot in the fall collections from the designers we showcase. AKMD has made a brass version of their link candle holder, a modular system that can be expanded to any size, the perfect centrepiece for all of your fall dinner parties.

UK Textile designer Niki Jones' stylish and unpredictable embroidered cushions add a sense of warmth. Her designs are based around folk art & hand craft while offering a contemporary twist. The easiest way to vamp up any room is to simply switch out your cushions, these are sure to create a wow factor.

Fort Standard is a company we have fallen in love with, their brass crest bottle openers are as handsome as they are functional. The perfect gift for a hostess or the bartender aficionado in your life.

The new vessel shape 'Vaso' by the very talented Rina Menardi is featured in soft aqua marine and green bamboo. These pieces look best grouped in threes on top of a mantel or credenza. The quality of workmanship that goes into her collections is impeccable, timeless elegance, these pieces will last for years and years.

For more information on these and other products, please visit our website at www.providehome.com

Posted by Megan

METALLICS SHINE AT NY NOW

 

Robert and I have just returned from an inspiring trip to New York City where we had the pleasure of attending NY Now, a leading design and home interiors show for trade professionals.

At the show, it was great to reconnect with some of our current suppliers, who where there showcasing their latest collections and to discover new products from other small boutique brands and independent designers. Both Robert and I felt like our time at the show was very productive as it had an abundance of home accessories that felt fresh and right for Provide.

Metallics have been a strong element in the design world for awhile now and it appears to be still going strong. We saw metallic finishes being offered as options on existing designs as well as appearing on products that are just being released.

Chilewich (top) is now offering their Bouclé placemat in a gold like finish called Gilt – we love the texture and the sophisticated look that this can bring to table settings.

Danish brand Stelton (second from the top) has long been on our radar and now the timing seems right – for autumn 2014 they have unveiled a variety of accessories for the table and home in stunning metallic finishes.

Finell (third from the top) is a recently launched housewares and accessories brand producing products that beautifully balance function with a modern sensibility. They work in a variety of materials – a standout piece is their Angle folded metal dish in stainless steel.

Brooklyn based brand, Fort Standard (bottom) has recently arrived in our showroom and is turning out to be a very successful part of our offering. So we were excited to meet them at the show and to see their latest designs including the architecturally inspired standing bowls in the new copper finish.

Now back in Vancouver, Robert and I are sorting through all our notes, photographs taken and catalogues gathered from the show – we will be placing orders over the coming weeks and are excited to fill Provide with beautiful new designs for the fall and winter season.

For more information and for any special orders, please contact us at www.providehome.com.

Posted by David.

DAZZLING NEW FALL 2014 CHILEWICH COLLECTION

 Provide will soon be showcasing the dazzling new Fall 2014 Chilewich collection in our showroom and online. This new show stopping collection features elegant golds, sophisticated jewel tones and stylish metallics.

In every photo-shoot Chilewich produces, Sandy Chilewich chooses objects from her growing collection to enhance her textiles and express the mood of the season in her tablescapes. She also collaborates with some of our favourite designers such as Martha Sturdy and Rina Menardi to showcase the luxurious autumnal aesthetic this collection exudes.

Wanting to "lift gold out of it's comfort zone", Chilewich has created gold tones which are more accessible for a wider, less formal range of interiors. The jewel tone basketweave placemats display an intricate sequencing of metallic colour gradations. And lastly, in the new 'Metallic Fringe' placemats, Chilewich has incorporated customized yarn. The yarn feels like natural linen, although the look exhibits the muster of metal. Overall, this collection is both modern and right on trend for this fall season. Keep and eye out on our Facebook page and website for the collections arrival.

For more from Chilewich, please visit our website www.providehome.com

Posted by Megan

NEW CREATIONS FROM DESIGNER AND ARTIST MARTHA STURDY

Last week I visited the always inspiring Vancouver showroom of designer and artist Martha Sturdy where I was enthralled by the beautiful form of her Langara Brass Bowls. Each are individually hand crafted using spun brass and finished with their signature STURDY evolving patina. Elegantly presented on a white marble resin table – these bowls are timeless accessories that will add sophistication, colour and texture to your home.

Another new release to the STURDY collection (and currently on view at Provide) is the large scale servers made in Martha's choice resin colour – white marble. These are as dramatic as the are practical for dining and entertaining both indoors and out.

For these and other designs from the STURDY collection, please contact us at Provide via our website at www.providehome.com.

Photography courtesy of STURDY Living.

Post by David.

ART, FORM AND FUNCTION BY FORT STANDARD

 On this week's blog post, we are featuring Fort Standard, the latest addition to Provide's product mix.

Fort Standard is a contemporary industrial design studio based out of Brooklyn, NY. Founded in 2011 by Principal Designer Gregory Buntain and Industrial Designer Ian Collings. Their craft includes everything from lighting and furniture to bowls, bottle openers and coat hooks. Primarily working with long lasting materials such as wood, ceramics and bronze to create thoughtful refined designs that compliment their brand.

The result is a unique product mix that features "the simplicity of utility and the elegance that can be found in basic functions" - Collins. Extraordinary attention to detail and a love for the process behind how things are made, Fort Standard has termed their aesthetic as "warm-contemporary."

For more information on Fort Standard, please send us an email at info@providehome.com

Check out this video for an inside look into the world of Fort Standard.

HERE COMES THE BRIDE, IT'S WEDDING SEASON AT PROVIDE

Summer is in full swing here in Vancouver, and with Summer comes wedding season! Sometimes it can feel as though there is a wedding to go to every other weekend, and figuring out what to get the bride and groom is the toughest decision for any wedding guest. More often than not, guests like to opt for cash gifts over registries. But, if you are looking for something a little more unique for the bride and groom to be, we've got some great ideas that are sure to please.

Whether it's a sleek knife block from On Our Table for the minimalistic modern couple, or an electrifying vibrant cushion from Zuzunaga for the bright quirky couple, we have a wide range of options. Above are some of our favourites.

Provide also offers gift registry services. Our unique product range combined with our personalized service makes Provide the registry of choice.

For more information on our gift services, please visit our website at www.providehome.com or send us an email at info@providehome.com

The minimalist couple:
- David Mellor 'pride' cutlery set
- Heath Ceramics studio mugs in onyx
- Roost serafina salad servers
- Heath Ceramics shallow salad bowl in onyx
- On Our Table walnut knife block

The quirky couple:
- Zuzunaga hand woven cushion
- Loyal Loot log bowl in aqua
- Roost silver sapling salad servers
- Loyal Loot walnut bowl in red
- Heath Ceramics vases in lemongrass

Posted By Megan

DESIGNER INTERIORS THAT INSPIRE US: FALKEN REYNOLDS

Provide is pleased to feature the beautiful work for Chad Falkenberg and Kelly Reynolds, the design duo behind Falken Reynolds. Believing that one specific design aesthetic doesn't fit all, they allow their clients individuality mirror into the spaces they design, making each project truly unique. Keeping in tune with higher-level principles, balance and the unexpected, their interiors always showcase clean lines with an edgy twist and a pop of colour.

The above photos are from a modern Whistler cabin, which is in the recent issue of Western Living Condo. Provide had the pleasure of collaborating with Chad and Kelly in accessorizing the space. We love the light feeling that the home emanates. The use of light oak floors and crisp whites gives the feeling of being at a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Our Teixidors cushions add a bit of texture and warmth to the vast open concept living area. The towels by Missoni and Coyuchi add a graphic punch to a very spa like bathroom. Great work guys! We can'y wait to see what you design next.

Posted by Megan

For more information on the products used, please visit our website www.providehome.com or send us an email at info@providehome.com

For more information on Falken Reynolds please visit their website at www.falkenreynolds.com

THE MOTHERS THAT INFLUENCED OUR LIVES

Mother's Day is this Sunday and we wanted to take a minute to appreciate our moms and how they've made an impact on our lives.

David's Mom,

"My Mother is very into crafts and making things to better her home. She was always knitting throws, sewing together scraps of fabric into quilts for our beds or crocheting doilies.

I think this really made an impression on me, as I have an incredible love for textiles. Although I was trained in graphic design, I worked for quite sometime in a fabric workroom making cushions, drapery and I even designed quilts for every bedroom of a famous comedian's New York town house.

My mother would love the knitted feel of the Cornucopia Cushions from Tabula Rasa." 

Robert's Mom,

"When I was a child my mother would always take me shopping, I was practically raised in a store, we mostly visited home decor shops, she loved to redo our home often, new accessories, furniture, painting, wall papering, etc. She was so proud of her home and made sure it always looked beautiful.

I definitely followed in her footsteps, one of my first jobs was in retail, it just seemed natural to me to continue her path of shopping for the home and open a home decor showroom. 

I think if my mother were alive today she would be proud of what David and I have created in Provide. I think she would be our best customer, she'd want everything. 

The AKMD mango wood candle sticks would be a favourite of hers. Happy Mother's Day mom!"

By Robert Quinnell

Megan's Mom,

"My mother is 100% the reason I got into Interior Design. Being an Interior Designer herself, I grew up going with her to job sites and helping her pick out finishes and furniture for clients. When she was a drafting/AutoCAD teacher I used to love going with her to her classes and listening to her teach white I sat at the drafting boards doodling out floor plans.

Her attention to detail and appreciation for hand crafted fine quality items has influenced me greatly. Teaching and mentoring me every step of the way, she is my role model and I would not be where I am today without my mom. 

My mother loves the unique patterns and intricate embroidery work in the Charlene Mullen cushions."

By Megan Harrow

DESIGNER INTERIORS THAT INSPIRE US: KELLY DECK DESIGN

At Provide we are always happy to collaborate with some of our favourite design firms to come up with product ideas that represent their needs. We have a constant dialogue with them to insure that we are carrying suitable "finishing touches" they require to complete the final look in their spaces.

Kelly Deck Design is a perfect example of one of these firms. Their aesthetic is that of a softer palette with interiors that are often effortlessly elegant, balances and inviting. The image above is their 'Keith Road' project; it showcases two large built in's flagging each side of the fireplace. We were attracted to the soft blues in the painting above the fireplace and thought our Pacific Connections  lacquer boxes in cool grey would tuck away nicely in one of the cubbies. These boxes have a timeless quality to them, much like this interior.

For more product ideas, please visit our website www.providehome.com

Kelly Deck Design photography by: Barry Calhoun Photography

THE BEAUTY OF THE GRAIN

At Provide, organic materials influence the selection process of the collections we have in our showroom. A hand-full of the Canadian boutique brands that we are in collaboration with, have unlimited access to beautiful sustainable materials, such as wood.

Wood products are an extremely prominent element in interiors and seem to be increasingly popular among interior designers. Not only valuable for its sturdiness, but also for its versatility. The use of wood can transform the feeling of any room by introducing texture and warmth. It creates a sense of comfort and harmony.

Each hand crafted wood piece tells a story of its age and beauty. Like a fingerprint, the wood grain in each item we offer is unique. Above is a selection of some of our favourite wood accents for the home.

For more information on these and other products, please contact us at 604.632.0095 or visit our website at www.providehome.com

Posted by Megan

THE COLOURS OF SPRING HAVE SPRUNG AT PROVIDE

March 20th was officially the first day of spring, the sun is shining and the temperatures are rising! Gone are the bland winter neutrals, replaced with the beautiful blooms of colour that spring has to offer. Now is the time to refresh and revive your home and what better way to do so than to inject a lively pop of colour into a space to instantly liven it up. Whether it's switching out a toss cushion or replacing the towels in your bathroom, adding a bit of colour is the simplest way to make a big impact in any room.Here are some of our favourite fauna and flora colours of spring and how they've inspired the collections at Provide for this season. 

Tulip Orange - Pacific connection box 
Forsythia Yellow - Niki Jones lattice cushion
Leaf Green - Heath Ceramics vegetable bowl 
Hydrangea Blue - Missoni giacomo bath towel 
Orchid Fuchsia - Linen Way Paris throw 

For more information on these and more products please contact us at 604.632.0095 or visit our website at www.providehome.com

Posted by Megan

CREWEL EMBROIDERED CUSHIONS FROM UK'S NIKI JONES

Provide is happy to present the beautiful collection of home textiles from UK textile designer Niki Jones. Niki embraces this rich world of folk art and hand craft and gives it her own unique contemporary twist by re-inventing these age-old crafts. Mixing old and new, stylish and unpredictable, serious and whimsical, no two items in the Niki Jones collection are quite the same. With each piece telling it's unique story - from its humble beginnings to it's final destination, as a treasure to take pride in a place in your home.

These cushions are inspired by such things as Moroccan tile flooring, to elements of old Uzebekistan textiles as well as modernist paintings. The use of a crewel embroidery technique helps to emphasis the flow of the patterns and the shapes of the motifs.

For more information, please visit our website www.providehome.com

Posted by Megan

STURDY'S NEW JAPANESE INSPIRED 'OSAKA' COLLECTION

During a visit to STURDY's showroom last week, Robert & David brought back some beauties from Martha's new 'Osaka' collection. This selection features an alluring contrast of resin shapes inset into the classic STURDY forms.

The inspiration for this collection emanated while Martha was traveling through Japan. She was taken by how the clear moonlit nights washed over the luscious fields of age-old bamboo creating a dream like quality. Frequently inspired by natures beauty, it was only natural for Martha to integrate this inspiration into her resin designs.

Each resin strip or sphere is hand-poured & hand-sanded. They are then placed into the mold and the coordinating outer colour is then poured on top, this is what distinguishes the difference in the placement of the strips. Some will appear bold as they have been pushed further to the front of the piece, or they may appear more diluted as they have been pushed further to the back. This process is what makes each resin piece unique.

For more from this collection, please visit our website www.providehome.com

Posted by Megan