WORLD OF WALLS | With her newest book, acclaimed interior designer and decorative arts historian Florence de Dampierre has literally and figuratively written the book on Walls (Rizzoli, 2011). $60, Elm Street Books, New Canaan, (203) 966-4545, and barnesandnoble.com.
DOOR JAM | Italian manufacturer Lualdi presents its first collection of doors by American designers Dror Benshetrit, David Rockwell and Robert A. M. Stern. Door at left by Robert A. M. Stern, Dean of the Yale School of Architecture. $2,000 and up, Lualdi New York showroom, NYC, (212) 334-4544, lualdiporte.com.
IN GOOD TIME | This strikingly straightforward wall clock is the epitome of Mondaine’s clean, timeless style. $195, at Plimpton’s, West Hartford, (860) 233-2158, and Huntington and Hope, Washington, (860) 868-2424, mondaine.com.
REMOTE CONTROL | The Total Home Technology system from Crestron Electronics puts all of your controls in one place. Contact retailer for quote, Audio Command Systems Inc., Westbury, NY, (516) 997-5800; find other retailers at crestron.com.
gray daze | Laufen’s new countertop TAM TAM washbasin, named after its likeness to a drum, has a warm gray finish that’s a cozier alternative to classic white. $1,995 each, through AFNY, NYC, (212) 243-5400, laufen.com.
FRESH LINENS | Thom Filicia’s collaboration with Welspun USA consists of four different patterns that are modern, yet classic. Act fast—the collection is only available for a limited time. Eight-piece comforter sets, $153-$250; three-piece decorative pillow sets, $54-$60, available through QVC, and qvc.com.
dry idea | Christy Supreme bath sheets will help freshen up the look of your bathroom for spring while providing a luxurious bathroom experience. $29.99 each, beddingstore.com.
silken steps | From the new Kravet Carpet Tibetan Collection, the hand-knotted Pads & Petals rug comes in both wool and silk and wool and banana silk combinations. Shown in Kiwi, pricing available on request, Kravet, Stamford, (203) 504-2640, and D&D, NYC, (212) 421-6363, kravet.com.
GREAT SHAPE | In addition to its interesting shape, we love that the Arne Jacobsen-designed ANT chair from Fritz Hansen is stackable. Use a few for extra seating at dinner, then pile them out of the way when you need more room. $427 each, Fritz Hansen, NYC, (212) 219-3226, fritzhansen.com.
