Piano Blog
The major classifications of pianos is pretty simple. There are two types: Grand pianos (which sit on three legs, horizontally) and Upright pianos (which are built vertically and usually sit against a wall. The confusion usually starts when people talk about baby grands. Are they talking about grand pianos? Or is a baby grand a totally different […]
Acrylic pianos today are made by a variety of manufacturers, including Euro Pianos Naples who offer the beautiful “Aire” model which can be color customized in a variety of ways. While acrylic pianos (also called transparent pianos, crystal pianos, lucid pianos, or clear pianos) are a fairlyrecent phenomenon, I was surprised to learn the U.S. […]
The adage of you get what you pay for couldn’t be truer than when purchasing a piano. The difference between mass produced, cheap instruments versus artisan hand-made luxury pianos is as distinct as fast food versus gourmet cuisine. Auction at Sotheby’s, a gilt-bronze and porcelain mounted tulipwood marquetry handmade French piano. (Marshall B. Coyne […]
Maybe we could entertain thoughts of a new way to how to decorate around a piano. The usual chain of events is to try to fit a new piano into an existing space, a living room or music room already in use. This takes some planning and ingenuity of its own. Where Should We Put […]
There are many different vantage points for the project of choosing the right piano for your living room.The interior designer and the client have both got their own ideas, and the piano itself has its own requirements. We wanted to touch on the points that might be helpful and considered before buying. Some clients are […]
New Or Used? Pianos are purchased for many different reasons: childrens’ lessons; at-home practice; the décor of a luxury home; an entertainment center for family and guests; an instrument for a public venue—and more. Whatever the reason, the first decision is whether to buy a new piano or a used piano. There are people who […]
What Is Mid Century Modern? There have always been creative people ahead of their time. The roots of modern design can be traced all the way back to primitive cave art. But for the purpose of categorizing eras of design and style, Mid Century Modern as a design category for architecture, furniture, textiles and objects […]
f There is nothing more exhilarating than making the decision to purchase a new piano. That is not to say that purchases like a new dwelling or vehicle are not exciting and more fundamental to immediate needs, but a piano is in a class by itself. Pianos have a life of their own. They embody […]
First of all, we need to establish what we’re talking about. Do we really mean Crystal Pianos? The only “real” crystal piano we know, a collaboration between Steinway and a British artist, Lauren Baker under the name of Goldfinch, is encrusted with a half million authentic Swarovski crystals, hand glued over a six-month period, commissioned […]
When the time comes for buying a grand piano, whether it be a baby grand or a concert grand, the first interior design consideration is where to place the instrument. Some homeowners have dedicated music rooms, or can integrate a piano into the living room or recreation room. This is not a solution for every […]