Morgans Hotel Group Announces the Opening of Ames

Morgans Hotel Group Co. opens Ames in Boston, the latest addition to the company’s collection of Originals. Benjamin Franklin meets a supermodel with Morgans Hotel Group’s newest property, Ames in Boston. Morgans Hotel Group, known for introducing the boutique hotel with the opening of Morgans in 1984, is making its next bold move by bringing its provocative style to this rich and historic city. Ames represents a singular and authentic addition... 

Paustian Modular Sofa by Erik Rasmussen

Paustian Modular Sofa is a popular classic by Erik Rasmussen who started the whole trend of the colorful Lego bricks. Modular sofa was designed back in 1969 – and is still as topical with its unique ability to change expression depending on the module composition and upholstery. It can be composed of modules and corner modules, and you can also get a loose pouf. Sofa modules can be upholstered with textile or leather. Website: www.paustian.dk

Valspar Paint Adds Refreshed Colors to its Laura Ashley Home Collection

In response to consumer demand, The Valspar Corporation, a leader in the paint and coatings industry, is introducing 24 new paint colors this fall to its Laura Ashley Home collection, available in Valspar Signature Colors. The updated colors range from soft peaches and corals, to deep red, muted purple, and teal, adding intriguing colors with depth while maintaining the Laura Ashley aesthetic of contemporary English elegance. The new collection is... 

Amtico Simple and Stylish Spacia Flooring Collection

Amtico International has expanded its simple and stylish Spacia flooring collection with four new designs in growingly popular worn styles: Aged Hickory, Classic Hickory, Fired Slate, and Sienna Slate. The Spacia Collection upholds the Amtico tradition of industry leading design and style while also providing durability, resistance to dents and scratches, and easy maintenance. Adding new color to the existing Spacia Stones Collection, Fired Slate... 

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, set to open in 2010, is the world’s first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. It will be an intense multi-sensory experience and a must-visit for enthusiasts, fans and families. The Park pays tribute to the passion, excellence, performance, technical innovation that Ferrari has established over the years and represents today. Its iconic sleek red roof is directly inspired by the classic double curve... 

Valspar Paint Unveils 2010 Color Trend Palettes For Consumers

Drawing on a consumer desire to relax, retreat and create a calm, soothing environment at home, The Valspar Corporation – a leader in the paint and coatings industry – today reveals its 2010 color trend palettes. Each of the four palettes – Watercolor Impression, Retro Retreat, Vintage Romance and Peaceful Ambiance – is comprised of eight colors, providing an assortment of choices for consumers selecting colors within a particular trend. Inspired... 

A Mansion within the Castle, The Plaza’s “State Suite” Residence Offered for Sale

A spectacular 14-room mansion within the castle on the park, the State Suite at The Plaza is being offered for sale for $39 million. This exceptional, approximately 10,000-square-foot home is comprised of The Plaza’s former State Rooms which were originally used as lavish, private entertaining spaces when the landmark hotel was built in 1907. The State Suite combines the epitome of classic elegance with state-of-the-art luxury and technology that... 

Color Trends 2010

Color trends for 2010 take inspiration from a variety of social and economic influences. In addition, living space personalization continues to act as a driver for color change, with accent walls or niche areas appropriate for small doses of high impact, bold color, while using more subtle hues on broad wall areas. Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert with the Paint Quality Institute(sm), states, “More and more homeowners are taking on the task... 

Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010

Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company, and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2010. The report features the top 10 colors for women’s fashion for spring 2010, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots, and is available free-of-charge from the Pantone Web site at www.pantone.com/spring2010. The release of the PANTONE Fashion... 

Meyda Custom Lighting Diamond Plate Turbine Chandel-Air

Engineered and designed to integrate lighting innovation, energy saving fan technology and an extraordinary industrial style, Meyda Custom Lighting introduces the 44-inch wide Diamond Plate Turbine Chandel-Air (108591) lighting fixture that integrates a fan mechanism. This innovation enables Meyda to custom design and custom build any lighting fixture with an operable fan built-into the unit. Meyda Custom Lighting is a leading manufacturer of decorative...