Category Archives: Design

Design By Brad Nehring on May 3, 2011

Seattle Stair & Design: Interior Decor From Master Craftsmen

Led by a locally-raised innovator, stairs and railings receive a luxurious makeover at this prestigious firm. The fact is, most people take staircases, steps, rails and bannisters for granted. We go up and we go down, without taking much notice – usually as a last resort when the escalator is broken. Luckily for us, Seattle’s own Shawn Christman has a different eye for this sort of thing. Christman founded Seattle Stair & Design in 1978; since then, the company has designed some of the most elegant stairways in the city and abroad. (more…)

Photo: Urban Hardwoods; Walnut Dining Room Table.

Design By Brad Nehring on May 2, 2011

Urban Hardwoods Finds A New Home In Belltown

A local furniture favorite makes the move from Sodo to First Avenue. Jim Newsom, founder and owner of Urban Hardwoods, knows a thing or two about local timber. For the past 15 years, his company has created gorgeous furniture by using tree species native to the Northwest. Last month, the company’s new showroom – a 6600 sq. ft space located in the heart of Belltown – opened its doors, and Newsom couldn’t be more thrilled. (more…)

Design Toys+Tech By Brad Nehring on May 2, 2011

Reinventing (And Improving) The Bonfire

Introducing a new portable fireplace that’s both stylish and eco-friendly. Most Seattleites know the drill for warm, rainless summer nights: grab a few of your close friends, fill the cooler with ice and beer, pick up the fixins for some delectable Nutella s’mores and head over to your preferred waterfront spot for a good ol’ fashioned bonfire. (more…)

Design By Seattleite Staff on May 2, 2011

Springtime Home Decor, Courtesy Of Marimekko

Crate & Barrel introduces a new online store dedicated to the celebrated Finnish home supplier. By this time every year, Seattleites are longing for some flowers and sunshine to brighten up the overcast days. Rather than wait for Mother Nature to get her act together, feel free to make your own spring color using Marimekko‘s vibrant designs. (more…)

Design By Seattleite Staff on May 2, 2011

SOSIA Sofas: A Couch That Is so Much More

New Italian furniture design lets owners choose the look that is right for their living room. If you are looking to fill the space left behind by your previous sofa, there are several options available to you. You might choose a traditional couch, an angled seating arrangement or a pair of matching recliners - the possibilities are many. Or, if you’re the indecisive type, a new SOSIA sofa might be just what you need. (more…)

Design Style+Shopping By Christie Vandyke on April 27, 2011

Crawl Your Way through Ballard, Boutique Style

Forgo the spring cleaning projects this weekend and visit these trendy Ballard establishments instead. Check out Ketch on Ballard Ave. Photo: Erik Simkins Boutiques are certainly nothing new to Seattle, but if you desire to make a day of it without roaming from neighborhood to neighborhood, all the while fighting fellow Seattleites for a parking space, your options are somewhat limited. (more…)

Culture+Society Design Seattleites By Seattleite Staff on March 29, 2011

Dress Your Walls: Jennifer Ament’s Pretty Prints

Her finger nails might say otherwise but once the hand-pressed linoleum cut prints make their way into vintage frames it’s easy to see why artist Jennifer Ament loves what she does. (more…)