In the News: Sunbrella Pitches in for Pretty in Pink 4 Life Promotion

From fabrics to philanthropy, Sunbrella is an all-star in our book. Sunbrella has teamed up with Irwin Feld Design/Mid Century Antiques for the sale of a spectacular mid-century upholstered ottoman, of which the proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The 1960’s iron ottoman has been freshly powder coated in fuchsia and reupholstered with Sunbrella Steeplechase Malibu in a petite pattern and accented with Canvas Hot Pink piping. With such color, we think this chair is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.

The Pretty in Pink 4 Life concept originated last September when Irwin Feld Design/Mid Century Antiques hosted a fall networking event in the gallery. With a gathering during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the firm decided to use the event to raise awareness as well as funds for Komen for the Cure. A fabulous mid-century modern chrome bench was polished and reupholstered in pink and offered for sale with all proceeds benefiting Komen for the Cure.  With the support of social media friends, Sunbrella made its way into the equation and a loving home was found for the bench.

The Pretty in Pink 4 Life sculptural ottoman is priced at $1,200 and can be found on the Irwin Feld Design website. You can find Sunbrella's Steeplechase Malibu fabric at the DDB in Sonia's Place, at the PDC in Summit Furniture and at the DCOTA in Jeffrey Michaels.

Guest Blogger: Michael H. Lurie of Sonia's Place Shares (II of II)

Michael H. Lurie, Co-Owner of Sonia's Place, tells us all about the new product you can find in their showroom.

By Michael H. Lurie

So, what are we now showing? We have several levels of suede and silk fabrics that are available for wall, furniture and drapery applications. We offer custom and ready-made collections of coordinates in crackled, mottled, striped and textured wallcoverings with low minimums. We also have metallics, tea papers, fabulous faux furs, flocked damasks and novelty wallcoverings.

Even our children’s section is getting some new collections, along with additions to our unmatched selection of grass cloth and woven natural fibers assortment.

One thing truly not to be missed is the largest selection of Sunbrella fabrics in the DDB! We are preparing for a new collection of digitally produced wall murals with a broad array of subject matter, each capable of being sized for various applications and room dimensions. New 54” wide sidewalls and panels, also digitally produced, will soon be on display with their textured grounds available by themselves as well.

So, have you seen Sonia's Place lately? Get yourself to their DDB showroom and ask someone in the showroom to show you around.

Guest Blogger: Michael H. Lurie of Sonia's Place Shares (I of II)

Michael H. Lurie had an eager audience when he told us about the old and the new in the DDB showroom. Co-owner of Sonia's Place, Michael shared with us the difficulties of the last two years in the industry and shared with us some of the things that helped them get through the turbulence.

By Michael H. Lurie

The last two years have been tough on us all in the interior design industry, but we at Sonia’s Place have spent the extra time that came with those years scouring the marketplace worldwide for new and unusual talent creating designs, textures and materials. We have found incredible designs and product to add to our already extensive wallcovering and fabric assortments.

Sonia's Place has been fortunate to have had the opportunity to find and help develop creative, new designs, materials and resources, some of which have never before been exposed to the design and architectural fields in such abundance. We've surprised ourselves in doing so, as our success exceeded what we had anticipated!

Recently, we have added great depth to the residential contract and commercial assortments, enabling one to view everything from our commodity offerings through designer level wallcovering in one fell swoop. All of this is in keeping with the ever-evolving and very eclectic library of designer fabrics and wallcoverings at Sonia’s Place.

Stay tuned to GoDesignGo to hear more from Michael on the many new things happening at Sonia's Place. With so much new product, you may need a few visits to tackle it all.

Texture Alert: Barkskin

DDB’s Sonia’s Place, Inc has introduced Santa Fe-based Caba Company to its already extensive selection of woven natural fibers and grasscloth wallcoverings.

"Caba’s specialty is the 'hand pounded' Barkskin textures, which fits in perfectly with what our showroom already offers," said Sonia’s Place owner Michael Lurie. "The Barkskin textures really reflect the natural beauty and warmth our clients would desire for a uniquely exceptional living environment."

Sonia’s Place also carries a wide range of sheers, silks, suedes, linens and faux leathers can be used as fabrics or backed for wallcovering applications.

Ask Michael to tell you about the new custom stripes and textured wallcoverings options. You can reach him at soniasplace@aol.com or call 212-355-5211.