Have you been doing some California Dreamin’? Then let’s visit the A. Rudin showroom to see the new 70’s chic “Sue Firestone Collection”.  It evokes a Malibu Bohemian lifestyle everyone is talking about given it’s inspirational draw on nature, serenity, and organic shapes and forms.

Sue Firestone has designed a beautiful collection that recreates the warmth, livability, and uniquely sophisticated time. During the 1970’s, interior design focused on rustic wood embellishments which would become the epitome of style and grace. Today, this style revival is an interpretation, but with the original mood and mystique of the decade intact.

This 18-piece collection consists of upholstered seating, bold case-goods, and occasional tables.

Each hand built and hand finished piece speaks to utmost quality and brings to life a philosophy of modern living defined by a sense of free-spirited ease and grace.

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This upholstered bench with attached sliding table/arm is my favorite and is a “must have” for every foyer design. 

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“For this collection, I drew inspiration from my Malibu roots, referencing designers that elicited a sense of feeling for me like the works of Michael Taylor and Steven Chase, who are both known for their quintessential California looks,” explains Sue Firestone. “I found influence through anything that nodded to nature, serenity, and organic shapes and forms.”

In addition to collaborating with their first female designer, this was also A. Rudin’s foray into the world of casegoods.

“We’ve held off on casegoods in the past because we needed to be able to apply the same quality of flawlessness we do to our upholstered goods,” explains Rudin. “In collaborating with Sue Firestone that opportunity presented itself and now we’re creating pieces of art for the home in addition to luxe upholstery.”

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What does the 1970’s home look like today?
• Crafts revival and hippiedom (macramé. string art, embroidered wall hangings, afghans in neutral colors)
• Scandinavian teak and pine
• High-tech gadgets and materials
• Bold patterns and prints (flocked wallpaper, flower prints)
• Stacked stone fireplace and stone walls
• Timbered ceiling beams
• Exposed brick walls
• Terracotta tiles and hardwood flooring
• Metal (chrome, polished steel)
• Geometric shapes and lines
• Thick and chunky masculine furniture
• LED lighting
• Bleached wood floors and paneling
• Skylights
• Fireplaces with elevated hearths
• Big windows with energy efficient glass
• Scattered woven rugs with geometric patterns
• Sunken living rooms
• Floating staircases
• Wicker furniture
• Neutral earth tones: softer shades of brick, rust, sand, avocado, harvest gold
• Brightly colored furniture

If  you need help creating a sweet “Hippie Haven” or want to view the new Sue Firestone collection at the A. Rudin showroom, please contact Hyman Interiors for an appointment.

xo Jennifer

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