3 Designs Proving Well-Being Begins With The Spaces We Inhabit
A troupe of uplifting designs prove that well-being begins with the spaces we inhabit.
Four Hands Art Studio
Nothing lifts the mood of a room quite like a work of art, which is why Austin-based Four Hands launched an in-house art studio nearly a decade ago. “Since then, it’s grown into a state-of-the-art program that produces thousands of artworks in collaboration with more than 175 independent artists across the country,” says Brooke Elliott, director of art development at Four Hands. Offering a diverse range of styles, media and subject matters, the studio has art, wallpaper and mural designs to fit any taste, including recent additions by Paul Meyer and Aileen Fitzgerald. “Art is an essential element of completing a room,” Elliott says. “It brings warmth and depth, and makes the space personal.”
Betha by Stark
From the beginning, family-owned Stark has been on a mission to create floor coverings with positive impact. Besides being committed to the highest level of craft, the NYC-based company also works hard to ensure its rugs are made using responsibly sourced materials by highly skilled artisans. The latest addition to its offerings is no different. Coupled with its ethical production, the Betha rug includes a pattern that emphasizes its handmade nature. “Meticulous hand-carving in the pattern adds dimensional depth,” says Stephanie Muller, Stark’s vice president of product development. “It evokes a sense of transparency and layered movement reminiscent of a painterly composition.”
Fredrick Ramond
For over a century, Hinkley has been illuminating spaces with its artful lighting designs. Now, the Ohio-based company is reintroducing its iconic Fredrick Ramond brand, which includes artisan-crafted fixtures inspired by progressive art and architecture. “The pieces are large-scale and visually striking,” says Lauren Lovett, Hinkley’s director of decorative product, of the line. Blending natural materials, hand-forged metalwork and eye-catching finishes, the fixtures are intended to make a splash. Some pieces, like those in the Fantine family, even include layered, sculptural glass to create a mesmerizing play of light and shadow. Says Lovett, “It’s lighting that transcends function to an artful, architectural statement.”
