What's New at Weisshouse? Classic Neutrals!

For those of you looking for a little less color, we have also created several room scenes throughout the showroom that are bathed in neutrals. Our whole store move that just wrapped up was certainly a daunting task, but it was well worth it! The showroom looks fresh and ready for spring. Stop by Weisshouse to shop all of our new arrivals and speak with one of our talented interior designers who will hep you realize your design dreams.

What's New at Weisshouse? Color!

The hard-working and talented interior designers (and an intern) at Weisshouse just completed a massive undertaking at the showroom. This undertaking is also known as a whole store move that takes place several times a year, typically after our sample sale. We have just received and will continue to receive new merchandise all spring long. Below are several photos taken at Weisshouse that highlight new trends, vintage finds and classic, Weisshouse style.

Andy Warhol Inspired Color POPS In This Year

This year, it's all about playing it safe, but adding pops of color whenever and wherever you can! Last week, we blogged about a new Global trend, minimalism. Minimalism is defined by Merriam-Webster as "a style or technique (as in music, literature, or design) that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity." This year's minimalism trend means adding bright, colorful art, accessories and other various decorative touches to enliven and awaken your senses, mood and home. We were inspired by the work of Andy Warhol and particularly the iconic, pop art that he created in the 1960 s. Check out a few of our favorites below paired with a selection of pop art-inspired accessories that you can find at Weisshouse.

Cow, 1966

Flowers, 1964

Brillo Soap Pads Box, 1964

Miner's Bottle (visit our Showroom to view our entire collection of Miner's Bottles)

Vintage Hellerware

Vintage Modern Art Figure

Just Arrived: New Works by Artist, Karl Mullen

Irish born artist and musician Karl Mullen is known for developing his very own unique approach to making art and materials to create his works. Often on paper or newsprint and pages from books, he primarily uses his hands to paint, Mullen uses walnut oil, raw powder pigment and a wax medium to create distinctive, colorful compositions with memorable figures. Weisshouse has just received a collection of unframed, original works by Karl Mullen that are currently available for sale at our Shadyside showroom. Currently, Mullen lives and works in the Berkshires, a vibrant community that embraces the arts and music in Massachusetts.

Please visit us at www.weisshouse.com for additional details. If you wish to purchase one of Karl Mullen's works, call or stop by our showroom during regular business hours.

Outsider Art: Roy Rogers Series | Mixed Media by Karl Mullen

Weisshouse Chimes in on Global Design Trends

There are so many new design trends hitting the pages of magazines like Interior Design, Dwell, Architectural Digest and Lonny Mag for 2013. Some of these trends have even gone global. One of the hottest design trends to go global is "Minimalism". There are many creative ways to approach this trend without looking too institutional. One of the ways a minimal interior can be both soothing and simple and playful is to use hints of bright, beautiful color! Choose your main pieces (sofa, chairs, tables, lighting) in a crisp white or soft, natural linen and choose colors that speak to you to elevate your interior and add some personality with accessories. Colorful striped wall paper, bright pillows, artwork and painted focal walls are all effective in adding just the correct dose of color. We love how husband-and-wife team, Katarzyna and Tomasz Widawscy favor minimalist, white interiors but added pops of color to make their clients with two young children happy. Their clients asked that bright color figure prominently in the 970-square-foot Warsaw apartment. Check out the complete story here featured on www.interiordesign.net. Create your very own minimalist interior with the help of Weisshouse and our talented team of designers! Visit our Highland Avenue showroom during normal business hours or visit us at www.weisshouse.com 24 hours a day. 

Source: Interior Design

Source: Interior Design

Source: Interior Design

Source: Interior Design

Sofa available @ Weisshouse

Vintage Table available @ Weisshouse

Artwork by Karl Mullen available @ Weisshouse

Artwork by Karl Mullen available @ Weisshouse

Pillow available @ Weisshouse

Pillow available @ Weisshouse

Mitchell Gold is as Comfortable in His Skin as He is on His Furniture

Mitchell Gold, co-founder of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams recently appeared on Joy Behar's "Joy Behar: Say Anything!" where he discussed the issues that today's LGBT community faces. Mitchell Gold is also the editor of "Youth in Crisis: What Everyone Should Know About Growing Up Gay". "In Youth in Crisis, Mitchell Gold and Mindy Drucker asked forty LGBT Americans--from celebrities to youth-- to share their very personal answers to very difficult questions. Many discuss their long-buried feelings here for the first time. Several young adults opened up about suicide attempts, depression, fear, and isolation that are still a part of growing up gay (www.amazon.com)." We have attached the touching, informative video below.

Spring for Something Vintage Too!

In addition to everything that's really new, we also have some "new to you" (and us) vintage items that we are currently featuring for spring 2013. We are really excited about our ever-growing and ever-evolving collection of vintage furniture, rugs, lighting and accessories and we just had to blog about them! Check out a few of our favorites below, visit our website for additional details like dimensions and pricing and visit our showroom to see our entire collection in person.

Spring for Something Comfortable!

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams just launched their 2013 Spring Collection. They describe their new collection as "A Comfortable Mix of Soothing Silhouettes, Rich Tones and Fabulous Finishes" and we agree! The new assortment of sumptuous fabrics are bright and saturated with colors inspired by nature and fittingly, spring. We adore the 2013 Spring Collection and know you will too. Whether your home needs a complete overhaul or just a little "freshening up", let Weisshouse help you by adding a little Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Just mix in a piece or two of vintage furniture and you'll achieve the much sought after "lived-in" look. Check out a few of our favorite pieces from the Spring Collection below and stop by our showroom to browse their amazing collection of fabrics and wood finishes to make your favorite piece or pieces completely your own.

These Are a Few of Our Favorite Sofas

Each one of our staff designers possess a very unique personality and sense of style to match. So it was no surprise that when I asked each of them what his or her favorite sofa at Weisshouse was, I received three very different responses. Ron Reinheimer chose the more traditional "Avignon" from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Stan Adamik selected the "Avalon" sofa, a more modern, minimal style. Betsy Daily's favorite is the "Loft" sofa. With a transitional silhouette and track arm, "Loft" is right between Ron's traditional "Avignon" and Stan's modern  "Avalon". Shop all three styles at Weisshouse and meet with Ron, Stan or Betsy and select your favorite!

Ron's "Avignon" sofa

Stan's "Avalon" sofa

Betsy's "Loft" sofa

Le Corbusier at MoMA and Weisshouse

Dezeen Magazine posted an article on January 30th featuring the major retrospective of the work of architect, Le Corbusier. The retrospective is set to open at the Museum of Modern Art in June. According to Dezeen, "Entitled Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes, the exhibition will feature the architecture, design, art, photography and writings of the French architect, with a focus on the different places, buildings and landscapes he visited and imagined throughout his life and career." 

Weisshouse is proud to be a dealer for official Le Corbusier-designed furniture through Cassina. We even have a few classic Le Corbusier models available to order through the quick ship program including LC1, LC2 (an absolute icon), LC3, LC4 (known as the Pony Chaise) and LCF.5. These models will arrive within 2 weeks! See the photos below of the Kara Residence designed by Stan Adamik which include a few Le Corbusier pieces. Visit Weisshouse for additional information. AUPM5MTRUCP8

Sources: Cassina