His 1 Man
cannot live by TV alone. But he cannot live without TV at all. This pick may provoke
feminine eye-rolling, but, ladies, just imagine how much more immersive chick
flicks would be on a big-screen, high-definition set. Just think of the warm waves
of digitally perfect bathos pouring off of that screen. See? Everybody wins. Sony
XBR WEGA 42-inch widescreen flat panel plasma with built-in, high-definition tuner,
$7,999.99, Circuit City. 2 From Archie Bunker to Capt.
Kirk to Martin Crane, the man of the house always has a distinctive, dedicated
chair. His chair could be this chair, a comfortable, casual take on the overstuffed
club chair. Tahoe chair and ottoman, $2,895, Interior Accents. 3 Did
you guys see Lost in Translation yet? Man, forget the cinematography-that Scarlett
Johansson was hot! Bob, did you want an olive or a twist in this martini? Topaz
steel and glass bar table, $1,995, Inspiration Furnitures. Her 4 He
may worship at the big-screen TV, but she prefers staring at something with a
bit more spiritual essence. Ommmm! Mandalay-style standing buddha, price on request,
Baik Designs. 5 This lamp has such a swinging, 1960s, bachelorette
feel. Its circular shapes will echo the sofa set's curves perfectly-and it's a
steal in terms of price. Capice hanging lamp, $39.50, SoHa. 6 Swoon!
A red velvet sofa set, which comes with a matching glass coffee table, screams
feminine and swanky. It's perfect for drinking apple martinis and watching Sex
and the City reruns. Cartier chaise set, $2,997, Z Home. Kitchen His 7 It
looks like two fans in one, but its really three. Not only do the two fans
at the end of that arm spin, but the whole assembly theyre attached to spins
around, too. Cool! Plus, its retro to at least two different decades, like
Sam Spade meets Tom Swift Jr. This fan has been made the same way in Brazil since
1965. Brazilian ceiling fan imported by Matthews Fan Co., $1,225, Aurora
Illumination. 8 The only thing wrong with this appliance is that
it isnt quite big enough to deep-fry a turkey. Otherwise, Italian pedigree,
nice lines, an element of danger involving boiling oilwhats not for
a guy to dig? DeLonghi dual-zone deep fryer, $120.50, Executive Chef. 9 Call
it Crouching Steamer, Hidden Dishwasher. This Asian-inspired kitchen boasts an
armory of Gaggenau and Sub-Zero appliances and endlessly ingenious storage, encased
in glass, Wenge wood, aluminum, steel, slate and soapstone, that all manages to
look both natural and precisely engineered. There is no more dignified an environment
for a man to stand in his underwear, stare into an open refrigerator and yell,
Honey, is there anything to eat? Contemporary Asian Kitchen, Studio
Becker. 10 Yeah, I hammered these out myself. Little weekend blacksmithing
project. What? My anvil? Oh its, uh, in the shop right now. Ill show
it to you next week. Blackened Siam silverware, $22 for a five-piece set, SoHa.
Her
11 What time is it? Its always margarita time with this cute
cocktail clock. Its got a sort of 1950s Googie architecture feel about
it, and the color is refreshing. Salt, or no? Margarita clock, $32.50, Executive
Chef.12 The twists and turns on these utensils add an almost Renaissance
solidity. Theres something both classic and hip about them. Kosami five-piece
setting, $23, SoHa. 13 Vroom! Ten speeds, a 525-watt motor, a
hinged hub, burnished beaters, a pouring shield and a bowl lift. If you cant
cook with this machine, you can probably ride it around Waikiki. KitchenAid Professional
Six-quart Stand Mixer, $369.98, Macys. 14 This custom-built
kitchen is so welcoming and warm; its perfect for hanging out with friends
and family while prepping a Gourmet-worthy meal. The woodwork is solid cherry,
stained in the color Lynwood. Mission-style design, prices range by
custom order, Kitchen Concepts Plus Inc. Bedroom His 15 Japanese-style
simplicity and a dark, almost black, finish, turn this simple platform bed into
a design statement. That statement is, No flowery sheets! None! Forget it! Edo
bed, $917 in King size, Z Home. 16 Sometimes, you gotta mix-and-match.
This dresser comes from the same store as the Edo bed, but from a different line.
Its geometrical, architectural, all dark wood and right angles. This piece
looks strong, a Fort Knox for socks. Bancroft highboy, $867, Z Home. 17 If
you had had a lamp like this when you were in college, that art major you tried
to date wouldve been impressed. This lamp juxtaposes solidity with
transparency, while celebrating a modernist textural honesty, shed
have said. Your love for it reveals an intellectual playfulness I find stimulating.
Now, lets turn that thing out, shall we? Rectangular rattan lamp,
$97, SoHa. 18 You know how when you travel, the nice hotels have
those really sturdy sheets, almost stiff, and those layers of blankets and covers,
and those great towels, and you think, Huh, I wish I could get this stuff at home?
Now you can. Room service not included. Hotel Collection Wide Stripe
sheets and bedding, queen-size collection $1,450, Macys. Her 19 Mmm,
sexy and exoticnever bad qualities to have in a bedroom. This antique, teak,
canopied wedding bed is from Bojonegoro, Java. Four-poster bed, price on request,
Baik Designs. 20 Reading before going to sleep is a peaceful daily
ritual. Why not have a little fun with a hula lamp? Its kind of like a drink
with an umbrella fun, tropical and lighthearted. Hula Lamp, $410, Interior
Accents. 21 You can never have too much storage spaceespecially
for all those extra pillows women love heaping onto the bed. This one is a classic
style in pine, with brass handles, made in Indonesia. Mercer trunk, $300,
Pier 1 Imports. Bathroom His 22 This
faucet goes its own way. No taps, no conventional lever. Instead, it hasa
joystick! When you tip that joystick over, you get a wide, frothy ribbon of water
out of the faucet, not the conventional stream. It also happens to be an immaculately
finished piece of metalwork; industrial, but sleek. Glance single-lever lavatory
set by Jado, $500, Fiddlers Decorative Plumbing & Hardware. 23 Sure,
you see glass shelves in bathrooms all the time, but not like this: a solid, two-foot-long
chunk of beveled Italian glass with four 60-watt xenon bulbs built right into
it. Dude, youll look askance at any other sconce once you see this. JEF
Lighting, $735, Aurora Illumination. 24 Imagine that you personally
found the lost city of Troy and dug up a heavy, bronze bowl, handcrafted by the
smiths of old. Then you made it into a sink. It would look a little something
like this. Liberum bronze above-counter basin by Porcher (pronounced por-SHAY),
$2,395, Fiddlers Decorative Plumbing & Hardware. Her 25 Sexy,
comfortable and machine washable? Pinch me. A jacquard silk robe slides over the
body so lusciously, one may give up wearing any other type of clothing entirely.
And it folds down into a tiny travel sack, making it ideal to pack for trips. Dreamsacks
robe, $89, Fine Linens & Furnishings. 26 Men will dry off
using any old thingyesterdays tube sock, ancient bathmatbut
a lady likes a nice, plush, less-than-10-year-old towel. These Egyptian cotton
towels are embroidered with tropical foliage. The guest towels are 100-percent
linen. Anali towels, $17-$50, Fine Linens & Furnishings. 27 A
warm, tropical rainstorm washing away the days tensions
what could
be better? This raindome style brings one of my favorite spa experiences
home. 12-inch skirted shower head, $350, Fiddlers Decorative Plumbing &
Hardware. Tips
for Getting It All Together | Couples
promise to honor each other in sickness and in health, but when it comes to design,
all bets are off. You hate the recliner. Or maybe, like Oscar Wilde on his deathbed,
one of you has declared, either that wallpaper goes or I do. We asked
a few experts on tips for navigating the rough seas of cohabitation decoration.
Write a wish list When
two people try to merge their tastes, they may fight about who gets their wishes,
points out Judy Dawson, a certified kitchen designer. If each person writes
a wish list, I can then take the two lists and incorporate some of the ideas of
both. Go
multiple Elton Ericson, a senior lighting consultant with Aurora Illumination,
says couples visiting his showroom regularly disagree on lighting fixtures. Often,
the pair may be hung up over a single major fixture, hoping it will be bright
enough to light a whole room. The solution may be liberating in more ways than
one. Its best to put a lot of little lights into a space, rather than
just one bright thing in the middle, says Ericson. More fixtures mean more
choices, and more chances for each person to make their mark on a space. Visualize Flip
through magazines that show homes and tag things that you like, suggests
interior designer Valtra Jansen. Write on a sticky note what you liked about
the photo. It helps to give a sense of where your aesthetic lies. Be
open minded Its often a question of color tone and intensity,
not shade, explains Dawson. For example, I just did a bachelors
kitchen and used black, cream and a wall accent of purple. I had to talk him into
it, but then he wound up absolutely loving it. People dont always know what
they want, but they do know what they hate. Give
in According to Steve Pak, vice president of American Cabinetry, Inc.,
Most of the time, someone yields. A lot of times, the guy says, well,
I want my wife to be happy. |
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House Her House Shopping Details | Aurora
Illumination Gentry Pacific Design Center 560 N. Nimitz Highway Suite
110 521-3878Baik
Designs Gentry Pacific Design Center 560 N. Nimitz Highway Suite 108B 524-2290 www.baikdesigns.com Circuit
City 98-145 Kaonohi St. 484-4667 www.circuitcity.com Details
International Gentry Pacific Design Center 560 N. Nimitz Highway Suite
104 521-7424 Executive
Chef Ward Warehouse 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. 596-CHEF Fiddlers
Decorative Plumbing & Hardware 330 Kamani St. 592-0233 Fine
Linens & Furnishings 614 Cooke St., Suite 201 589-2737 Inspiration
Furnitures 98-1005 Moanalua Road 484-0245 www.inspirationinteriors.com Interior
Accents Gentry Pacific Design Center 560 N. Nimitz Highway Suite
107A 523-5553 Kitchen
Concepts Plus Inc. Gentry Pacific Design Center 560 N. Nimitz Highway Suite
202 524-6656 www.kitchenconcepts.com Macys Multiple
locations on Oahu. Visit the Web site for a store locator and enter your
ZIP code for the nearest store location. www.macys.com Pier
1 Imports 1108 Auahi St. 589-1212 www.pier1.com
SoHa 455
Keawe St. 537-3705 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Building #1 591-9777 www.sohaliving.com Studio
Becker Kitchens Gentry Pacific Design Center 560 N. Nimitz Highway Suite
121A 536-7739 Z
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