Leather: not just for southwestern design.

Leather in interior design, can you imagine it?  Do you picture cowhides? Yee-haw?  NO! Not anymore.  I love leather: the way it smells, the way it feels, the textures, ahhh.  Well designers have been creating some very chic products for interiors over the years and more recently the public has began to embrace the idea of using leather on their floors, walls, light fixtures, art pieces and furniture other than couches and armchairs.

OK, here it is again, Turnstyle wrapped hardware!

Three words: laser cut heaven.  Genevieve Bennett is an amazing artist that changes the way we think of traditional leather textures.  Leather becomes art.

Because I will have this chair in my home, eventually. Good old Eames.

For a more casual look, this Sevilla Chair and footstool is also beautiful.

This leather desk by Bottega Vaneta is so versatile, it could go in any space as either a showcase piece or as part of an ensemble.  And think of how good your office will smell! That's right, it will smell like success!

LEATHER FLOOR TILES.  Ok people, this needs to get more attention.  Not only is the material durable, it is easy to clean!!!  You can get it in a variety of textures (croc, ostrich, smooth, etc.), colors, look at the floor below that is made of old belts.  Beautiful and so creative.

Forget faux finishing your walls and get the real thing!  Depth of color, texture, and variety is so easily created by applying leather to your walls. It is definitely a clean and chic look but also very masculine.

Leather mixed with metal and ceramic tiles for a 3 dimensional wall treatment. 

Last, but not least, leather cushions and pillows.  Missoni created these beautiful pieces that come in a sophisticated palette and a variety of sizes.

Leather in the home doesn't have to be scary.  If you like any of these looks or have a few ideas of your own, contact Lunada to schedule a consultation.

Leather Wrapped Hardware

Turnstyle Designs is a hardware company based out of the UK that offers a great line of leather wrapped cabinet pulls, door/window hardware and accessories. The clean lines of the contemporary hardware pieces are wrapped in genuine leather in a variety of colors with stitching, I find the juxtaposition of the two materials interesting and it lends itself to be used in a variety of design styles: ranch, contemporary, transitional, etc. These products are of very high quality and come at a generally higher price than traditional hardware and must be ordered through a Rep., which is slightly more complicated considering it is a smaller company based overseas. A more cost effective alternative with a similar style is offered by Atlas Homewares. The Atlas line is comparable to the Turnstyle in look but cost less and can be ordered directly from their website.

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