The question might be: why do you want or need a piano in your home at all? Some might consider it a luxury or perhaps a dated family tradition, a throwback to the days of a parlor grand in every Victorian sitting room. But people who know and play piano, who want their children to […]
It may be true that the great concert halls of the world favor their concert grand pianos in traditional ebony color regardless of brand, but that is where tradition ends. It may also be true that during the era when the parlors of the middle class and children’s school began to fill with uprights and […]
There is no doubt that acrylics are finding their rightful place in the marketplace, the darling of designers, homeowners, and architects. What makes acrylic so desirable is its versatility and its advantages. By that I mean that acrylic is crystal clear and free of distortions. Tough and shatterproof, it’s seventeen times more impact resistant than […]
History of the Piano Bench As long as there has been a clavichord, harpsichord or organ to play, there have been artists’ benches to seat the players. Antique piano stools and benches are sought for their historic value as well as their aesthetic beauty. The ball and claw feet ornate designs were often used, as […]
This is the first of a series of blog articles on interior design within the major cities of the U.S. We wanted to explore the styles and ideas that designers and decorators use to exemplify the tastes and preferences of the various regions of America. We decided to start with a city close to our […]
Whether you own a yacht, build them or lease them, I think you’d agree that a yacht is the capstone of luxury in anyone’s book. More languorous than airplanes, yachts exemplify the lifestyle of people who have the money and time to enjoy life to the fullest. And when the sun isn’t shining on deck, […]