How To ROCK Eclectic Style at Home

We aren't trying to toot our own horns or anything, but the former lovely living space of Stacy Weiss was recently selected by Houzz as one of "The Most Popular Eclectic Spaces". We were totally thrilled and honored because Houzz just happens to be one of our favorite one-stop-shops for design ideas and sources online. While eclectic IS hard to define, it's not hard to spot. It's everything that goes together and nothing that doesn't. That makes sense, right? Stacy's collage wall made the cut and we know exactly why. It's all her. It's her collection, her personality and what she loves. If you're in love with Stacy's style too, stop by and check out our showroom full of furniture, lighting, rugs, carpet (wool & synthetic) and one-of-a-kind finds and discover your own eclectic style.

Just Featured on Houzz: Stacy Weiss' Art Filled Loft

Stacy Weiss was just looking for a rental while trying to find something new to renovate when she stumbled upon an open space with tall ceilings and whitewashed bricks in the rapidly developing East End neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The new space allowed her to carry over everything from her previous home and arrange it all in a new, more loft-friendly way. With tall ceilings and vast, white-painted expanses, Stacy created an eclectic gallery filled with vintage and contemporary art. Her carefully chosen pieces of vintage and modern furniture play well with the art and the overall look is unique and reflective of Stacy's taste and personality that is also evident at Weisshouse. Read the complete feature compiled by Houzz contributor and photographer, Adrienne DeRosa here.


Source: Houzz.com

Take Your Shoes Off and Relax

How do you encourage guests to take their shoes off when they enter your home? Place a very stylish bench, settee or sofette at your door/entry where they can sit  and do so! This week on Houzz.com, they featured some adorable benches, etc. for the very purpose of having a designated spot to remove one's shoes. You can really play this area up by staging it with an end table and lamp and a small, durable rug for wet shoes and boots. See the photos below for a few suggestions from our designers and visit Weisshouse for additional styles.

Steel City Loft Style

Pittsburgh native, Daniel Shapiro and his bright, modern loft complete with a few Weisshouse pieces were recently featured on Houzz.com. We absolutely love Daniel's take on loft living. His use of white-painted walls were an ideal back-drop for his finely curated collection of new and vintage furnishings. Daniel teamed with Pittsburgh interior designer, Karen Anderson and achieved the kind of interior that speaks to Daniel's personality and the character of the loft building itself. Bravo Daniel and Karen! Check out the complete story (http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5304776/list/My-Houzz--Sophisticated-#comments) and shop Weisshouse for all of your unique, new and vintage furniture, rugs, art and more!

Eames-inspired dining chairs

Chunky dining table and bench


Sources: Houz.com, Weisshouse

Transform Your Basement

Our friends at Houzz.com are always inspiring us to think of new ways to help clients update and transform their homes. This week on Houzz, there is a feature titled, "5 Awe-Inspiring Basement Renovations". We believe you should use every square foot of your home to its fullest potential. Get the most from your home and your basement as well! You can check out the complete story from Houzz (http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6405867/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u218&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery1) and continue reading for a few tips from us too!

1. Invest in great lighting and lots of it to brighten up this often dark area of your home
2. Install commercial-grade carpet (we have great styles in-stock) that is as stylish as it is practical
3. Use a bright paint or wall covering that you would not use elsewhere in your home. Liven it up!
4. Create a home office in your basement with a unique vintage desk and chair

No matter what direction you take your basement, our talented team of interior designers are always on hand to help! Check out a few of our selections below for a fun and colorful basement. Shop www.weisshouse.com for additional inspiration.

In-Stock Commercial-Grade Carpet (So Affordable!)

Vintage Metal Desk

White Desk/Office Chair

Vintage Coffee Table

Pair of Vintage Chairs w/Zebra Fabric

Sources: Weisshouse (images), Houz.com

A Happier Home in 2013

There are many things that inspire this blog. We find inspiration in design magazines, at trade shows, from other design professionals and many times, we are inspired by posts on Houzz.com. This week on Houzz, there is an article about ways to be happier in your home this year. Houzz shared 13 ways and we picked a few of our favorites and paired them with some pieces from Weisshouse to inspire you a little more!

*Follow your heart, not trends. It's fun to keep track of what is current in the design world, but when it comes to your own home, remember you are the trendsetter! Just because emerald green is one forecaster's color of the year doesn't mean you should shun your favorite muted pastels. Let this be the year you stay true to you.

*Mark your calendar for a big flea market or antiques fair. A great way to get inspired is to attend a well-run antiques fair or major flea market, such as Brimfield in Massachusetts, Round Top in Texas or the Alameda Point Antiques Faire in Northern California. Pencil in the date and invite a design-loving friend to go along. *If you aren't able to get away, save time and shop at Weisshouse for all of your vintage finds!

 

*Have something made just for you (and your house). Whether you live in your forever home or are renting your first apartment, having something made especially for you really makes your space your own.