Sneak-Peek of the Bobby Berk Home 2013 Upholstery Collection

Temple Sofa in Dublin Orange

We wanted to give our fans a little sneak-peek of the new Bobby Berk Home Fall 2013 Upholstery Collection.  Our new BBH line is hand-made in Los Angeles of FSC-Certified wood and Trillium filled cushions.  We will be releasing more information about these new modern sofas below as well as 8 additional seating collections and over a dozen new tables, chairs, beds and more that are all made in LA baby!  The entire collection will be released in early June, so stay tuned!

Joe Modular Sectional

Temple Sofa

Lacy Sofa

Charlie Sectional

Xander Club Chair

Xander Sofa & Chair

Xander Sofa

Xander Sofa

Dream Bed

Theo Bed

Presidents Day Seating Sale

Bobby Berk Berk Home is having our annual Presidents Day Seating Sale. From February 16-19 you can save 10% off sofas, sectionals, and chairs PLUS receive a $100 gift card with any modern sofa, sectional or chair purchase of $1800 or more. Now is a great time to buy quality Modern Furniture on sale!

Visit our modern furniture stores in New York, Miami and Atlanta.

Sale includes Gus Modern, G. Romano, and True Modern. Some restrictions apply.  See stores for details.

‘Panto’N'Roll’: Rock’s Most Colorful Songs Illustrated With Pantone Swatches

“You know you enthrall me and yet you don’t call me / It’s making me blue, Pantone 292,” sing The Magnetic Fields on “Reno Dakota.” Of course, the relationship between music and Pantone’s increasingly fetishized pigments isn’t usually that literal. But Paris-based creative studio Chic & Artistic has united the two worlds once again, in a series called Panto’N'Roll, which uses Pantone swatches to represent classic songs like “Purple Rain” and “Yellow Submarine.” Click through to see the designs, which we discovered via It’s Nice That, and visit Chic & Artistic‘s website to learn more about their work.

Ubabub Australia now available at Bobby Berk Home

When parents Natasha and Daniel Dumais
had trouble finding modern nursery furniture to suit their modern
taste, they decided to create their own.

And so… ubabub was born.

Ubabub (pronounced über-bub) is a line of Australian designed modern nursery furniture. Initially only available throughout Australia, this high-end brand has now come to the US, via a new partnership with The MDB Family. MDB will be adding ubabub to their list of distinguished brands. Call our store locations for a list of Ubabub items on display

Über stylish and practical, ubabub offers a line of ultra-safe, durable and ecologically friendly cribs and furniture. With a distinctly modern aesthetic, the carefully designed and constructed pieces not only add a streamlined modern edge to the nursery, but also bring extra comfort and freedom to parents and babies.

A bit about our family life That’s us in the photo above with our three adorable girls (though we are little biased!) Bianca, Sabine and Uma. Our life, probably like yours, is full of love, laughs and LOADS of chaos. Mind you, we wouldn’t have it any other way. In between all of this, we’re with our ‘other’ baby ubabub, busy designing thoughtful products to inspire you. Do enjoy!

All our products strictly adhere to American safety standards to provide parents with peace-of-mind that they have invested in a nursery piece that offers optimum safety, practicality and freedom for their baby.

Cots available with our strong and durable clear acrylic panels keep little limbs inside their cot whilst providing parents and bubs with greater visibility and security.

All ubabub cots and beds are low height and contain no side mechanism, thus reducing potential hazards.

• Each piece meets industry standards for child safety.
• Highest quality construction.
• Non-toxic timber finishes.
• Proven to withstand the rigours of child’s play.

Check out Celebrity Designer, Bobby Berk as he talks about his design for MODA's "The South's Next Wave Design Challenge". 

Pixo by Pablo

The Pixo Story

Although it embodies an emotive, humanistic form, Pixo, at it’s conceptual core, is an ultra-efficient task light. Functionality and necessity drive this modern LED light. It makes the most of its frame and its space through every feature: Pixo’s swiveling light shade and highly maneuverable arm lend it maximum utility within a minimal footprint. Its compact, energy-saving LED light is infinitely adjustable, allowing the user to focus

warm, glare-free light wherever needed. The base integrates a USB port for charging mobile devices. Even more, the upper and lower pieces ship detached from one another to reduce packing materials and shipping costs. Pixo is 97% recyclable. 

Intelligent and Compact

Highly flexible with a minimal footprint, The Pixo modern light is not only the
brightest, most efficient task light in its category, it also
charges your mobile devices with a conveniently located
USB port.

Smooth Touch

Available in a wide range of neutrals and
expressive colors. Smooth, soft materials
invite touch.

900 Degrees of Movement

Surprisingly nimble, its lamp head combines switch with 360°
head and stem rotation allowing for up, side and down light
focus. Precision-designed joints provide for fluid movement
throughout their full range of motion.

Functionality and necessity drive Pixo’s design.

Gus Modern Furniture Sale!

It's that time of year again! The Gus Modern Sale is going on now ya'll! This is the time to do something good for those in need after enjoying a great holiday season and get a discount on Gus Modern Furniture at the same time. 

Now through January 31st, bring in 3 nonperishable food items to any of our three locations and receive 20% off any Gus Modern Sofa, Sectional, Chair, Table, Lighting, or accessory.  There just isn't a better time to take advantage of this Gus Modern Furniture Sale. Visit our Gus Modern Studio online, or at or New York, Miami, or Atlanta location.  We are Gus Modern's biggest American Retailer, offering the biggest selection to see and feel before you buy. Our in-store designers train at Gus Modern's offices in Toronto and are the authority on all things Gus Modern.  Don't buy online from from a site who's staff has never even seen Gus Sofas! Call our designs at 866-965-9793 or come into Bobby Berk Home and see the difference it makes to buy from knowledgeable, friendly staff who really love design. 

Cielo Pendant, by Pablo lights up Bobby Berk Home in style

The Cielo Story - The Art of Modern Lighting

Through its minimal form and glare-free, flat panel LED technology, this modern pendant light enables light to act as its expressive element and defining feature. Its finish palate also works to this end, underscoring the lamp’s simple structure and exalting its light. Cielo’s classic shape integrates into any environment, regardless of style, and it can be suspended individually or in a series to provide warm and balanced illumination. The larger the grouping, the bolder the display. Cielo offers a full dimming range and is composed of energy efficient LEDs rated for up to 50K hours

Suspended Silhouette

Cielo's elemental form supports a range of classic finishes, allowing light to express itself and serve as the defining feature of any environment.

Sustainable

• Minimal use of materials
• Contains no hazardous materials such as mercury
• Lasts for 50K hours or 25 years of daily use
• Uses only 8W of power (90% more efficient than a comparable halogen light source, 40% more efficient than CFLs)

Celebrity Designer, Bobby Berk returns to his roots during “The South’s Next Wave: Design Challenge”

Bobby’s come a long way from his humble beginnings in the South. He arrived to NYC less than 10 years ago with barely a dollar to his name, but a whole lot of drive, talent and ambition to make up for it. Bobby has quickly become the new “It Guy” in modern furniture and design. These days, celebrities such as Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields, Sam Worthington Drew Barrymore, and Tori Amos have graced the doors of his Bobby Berk Home stores located throughout the US. Even Will and Jada Smith sleep between Bobby Berk Home sheets. In 2009, his stores made the list of gay icon Rupaul’s Top Favorite Things, but Bobby says “I’m still waiting on that call from Oprah.” Bobby has made multiple guest appearances on HGTV, Bravo, TLC, and NBC lending his design talents on residential home projects to designing the sets of hit shows. His growing empire keeps him traveling around the world looking for future BBH locations, dropping in on his factories to check on new product designs, and working on his many design projects from Hong Kong to Miami. When invited by David Goodrowe and Tim Hobby to be a part of [The South’s Next Wave: Design Challenge at The Museum of Modern Art & Design in Atlanta, GA, he was delighted to return home to the deep south.

The South’s Next Wave: Design Challenge, is part exhibition, part competition. The exhibition paired designers of interior spaces with Atlanta-based object designers, who together created imaginative vignettes throughout the museum. Bobby paired with Joe Manus who brought his amazing Mood Rocking Bed as a starting point of inspiration for Bobby. “The moment I saw Joe’s bed, it took me back to my childhood growing up in the south.”, Bobby said. “My favorite thing to do in the summer was to sleep out in the forest on the farm I grew up on. I used to beg my mom to let me put a real bed out in forest so I could lie there and listen to the sounds of the forest while still having all the comforts of home. My design for this competition will take you to that forest in the deep south, complete with the low hanging trees, stars in the sky, and crackling campfire slowing burning out as you fall asleep.”

On the opening night, Bobby’s unique design quickly became a fan favorite of Museum board members, local celebrities, and the 100’s of guest that came to see the exhibit. The South’s Next Wave: Design Challenge runs from November 11th - March 31th, 2012 at The Museum of Modern Art & Design in Atlanta.

For more information about the exhibit please visit http://www.museumofdesign.org/2012/03/call-for-submissions/. You can also find more information about Bobby and his stores at http://www.bobbyberkhome.com.

7 Days of Giveaways!

An evening with Bobby Berk & Sabrina Soto

Join us as we celebrate life's "essentials for modern living" hosted by Bobby Berk, HGTV's Sabrina Soto, and Brandon Rudat of CBS Better Mornings.

Sabrina will be on-site to sign copies of her new book and Brandon will be showcasing his latest works of art.

Complimentary cocktails from High Liquors and Sin

Spotlight on Design - Natural Curiosities

Natural Curiosities by Christopher Wilcox

As I reflect on my second life, my journey in Los Angeles, I often consider the bold shifts and growth an individual can undergo upon moving to a new land; a country that is not one’s birthplace.
The change is so extreme; it is almost as if a new life has been gifted. The reason for starting with that reference is its relevance to my renewed commitment to live life as creatively as my heart commands, to listen to my instinct and to walk a fresh path every day. When I was eight I told my parents I would not live out my life in England, but that I would call someplace else home and that I would have a big family; fortunately, that is my today.
My creative journey, and I believe everyone’s, began when I found the earth beneath my feet resonated with my spirit. To be where you want to be, to connect with the earth and the culture of a land is paramount. Once that is established one can start entertaining ideas and dreams that seem absurd and make them a reality.
I rely on creative connectors every day, including the land I call home, my family, energetic food, music, the act of collecting inspiring treasures and my colleagues. I approach each day with compassion and an inclination for the absurd.
Born from a deep love of the arts, and what art is capable of representing in culture and society life, Natural Curiosities is one of my proudest achievements. I consider it an accomplishment made possible by the love and loyalty of incredibly creative clients, both old and new, who believe in our journey and have become loyal supporters to the belief that art is not a decorative accessory, but an essential part of design and, in our case, work full of soul made by people who love what they do. I would also like to deeply thank all the members of The Octo-Caravan both past and present, for without you the wheels would never turn.
Looking forward,
Christopher

 

 

Our Studio

Located on Sunset Blvd, our studio is tucked into the core of Echo Park’s historic Jensen Recreation Center, a current cultural monument originally erected in 1924.
Once a bowling alley, the space has evolved to embrace our artistic pursuits. Daily we work amongst the remnants of the past, continually drawing from our environment’s rich history.
Our favorite relic of the studio’s past life is 50 ft long mural which depicts an imaginary Egyptian landscape; when the building was first constructed, much of the décor was designed in celebration of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb by Howard Carter in 1922.
For nearly a century the Jensen Rec Center has housed various Los Angeles artists, musician and filmmakers; we feel honored to create daily in a home with so much character.

 

 

The Natural Curiosities Team

We are an evolving body of people who share the ultimate pursuit: to create works of art. Our collective objective is to work in an environment where creativity remains supreme. Both polished and raw, we share a love of beauty in design. Daily we are in pursuit of the bespoke and collectable.
We honor Nature each day and ceaselessly explore its mystery.
We are unpredictable, vibrant, and strong. We strive to recognize and embrace change as we uphold the belief that Art is the backbone of Culture.

My Urbio Launches 1st at Bobby Berk Home

We here at Bobby Berk Home were super excited to be the first retailer in the world to get the My Urbio system this last month during ICFF.  We are absolutely in-love with this cleverly designed modern garden / organizational system and know you will be too.

Try a vessel, one wall plate, 4, 6, or 9 - as many as you want!
Urbio is designed to be modular, allowing you to grid out your urban garden customised to your personal living space. Urbio is equipped with large neodymium magnets that are strong enough to hold a variety of weights to your wall. These magnetic vessels allow for easy removal, rearrangment, and customization. Urbio can also provide a vertical solution for all types of organizational needs within your home. We encourage you to be creative and push the limits of what your Urbio can do for you! Plant, organize, and space save all at once!

Reinvention; Writing History in Aluminum - ICFF Event

You might remember that last year I was asked to be a part of an event called Break-Down: Design in Your Hands with Stylefactory at Bobby Berk Home in Soho and it was really successful – we had somewhere around 400 people come through the store. This year, I decided I really wanted to plan my own event and Bobby agreed to host it again this year, so I would like to invite you to the first (hopefully of many) official “Design Milk Presents” event and exhibition: Reinvention; Writing History in Aluminum. I’m so excited!!!

Join Design Milk and Bobby Berk Home celebrate as Brad Ascalon and Frederick McSwain (AM) and Neal Feay Studio unveil a new breed of objects, lighting, and furniture at Bobby Berk Home on Saturday, May 19th from 6-9PM. Through a rich visual vocabulary of texture, color and form, viewers are invited to actively explore and discover the inherent subtleties of each design. Reinvention; Writing History in Aluminum runs through May 27th.
You can RSVP to the event on Facebook or just stop by. Everyone is welcome!
What: Reinvention; Writing History in Aluminum
When: Opening – Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 6-9 PM; Exhibition – May 19-27, 2012
Where: Bobby Berk Home Soho, 59 Crosby Street, New York, NY
A special press preview will be held on Sunday, May 20th from 9:30 to 10:30 AM where you can speak with the designers and Neal Feay Studio. Please RSVP for the press event to info@design-milk.com.

Read more at Design Milk: http://design-milk.com/you-are-cordially-invited-design-milk-presents-reinvention/#ixzz1uuOYg3vy

- Jaime Derringer

Bobby Berk’s 11 Decor Tips for a Happy Home

Your cozy bed. Your snazzy kitchen appliances. Your favorite colors, fabrics, and photos. Your home is YOU in the form of furniture, flatware and picture frames. If you feel uninspired by your surroundings or cluttered within your walls, you’ll never be able to enjoy fully enjoy that place you call home.
Spa Week’s Design and Organizational Expert Bobby Berk is a Texas native who started his career at design powerhouses Restoration Hardware and Portico Bed & Bath, and now has his own stores in New York, Miami and Atlanta, with LA coming soon. He is known for his mid-century style and playful use of acrylic, stainless steel, and wood. You’ve probably seen his designs on HGTV, Bravo, Extreme Home Makeover; he’s truly bridged the gap between the ridiculously high priced innovative designs you oh-so desire and the lame cheap-o pieces you find at super stores with zero wow factor.
Bobby says: “A clean and organized home can do wonders for your overall health and well-being.” If you haven’t yet, join Bobby’s Spring Cleaning Challenge (starting tomorrow!) – he dares you to remove one item from your home a day for 10 days straight. “You will feel empowered by freeing yourself of bulky design elements like too-big vases and lamps or cluttered and under-used storage bins that are just taking up space.” Bobby insists. “Liberate yourself from bad design and clutter and turn your home into a sanctuary of inviting relaxation that you can be proud of and will look forward to coming home to.” And although “there are no rules…” Bobby strongly encourages the following:

Clean it up! Bobby Berk’s Spring Cleaning Challenge

This is not my room, but it very well could be. I definitely have an “organized chaos” approach when it comes to keeping things neat and tidy. Plus, I save almost everything. Coming from a big family, there was hardly room for enough beds, let alone enough shelves or organizers. Stuff was always everywhere. But the biggest challenge I had growing up wasn’t the clutter, it was holding on to my stuff. My siblings were ways “borrowing” my things. So, I learned how to protect my “important stuff.” Now, as an adult, I find myself holding on to everything. Not in a creepy hoarder-type of way, but I know I definitely hold on to old clothes, broken jewelry and mismatching furniture for too long. Because, hey, I bought it, it’s mine and you never know when you’ll need it, right?
But, every now and then (especially if my room starts to look like the above), I begin to get the anxious feeling that my room is going to swallow me whole; that there’s just too much stuff, too many colors, too much over-stimulation. I want to just get rid of it all. However, sometimes it’s just really overwhelming to try and muster up the motivation to purge my room of unnecessary things… I wish I had someone who could help me methodically and systematically let go of my organized chaos and help me embrace clean, sophisticated design for optimal organization and peace of mind…
… That’s where our design darling, Bobby Berk, comes in. If you’re like me and you’re in a tug-o-war with all the stuff in your home that you’ve acquired over the years then you’re in luck! Bobby is here to challenge you to get your home and your life in tip top shape. Never fear, Bobby is here!

Are you ready for CHALLENGE #12?

Here’s what to do:

De-clutter and simplify your life by removing one item from your home every day for 10 days. From seldom-used kitchen appliances to that dress you will never wear again that’s still hanging in your closet, Bobby challenges you to rid your home of items that are over-stimulating and over-complicating your living experience. (Extra bonus points: de-clutter your home and help others by donating your items to a local charity! Double Extra Points: Take a picture of each item and share it on The Spring Cleaning Challenge event wall on Spa Week’s Facebook Page.)

Why:

Bobby says a clean and organized home can do wonders for your overall health and well-being. You will feel empowered by freeing yourself of bulky design elements like too-big vases and lamps or cluttered and under-used storage bins that are just taking up space. Liberate yourself from bad design and clutter and turn your home into a sanctuary of inviting relaxation that you can be proud of and will look forward to coming home to.

When:

Friday, May 4 to Sunday, May 13

Who says:

About Design and Organizational Expert Bobby Berk: This Texas native started his career at powerhouses Restoration Hardware and Portico Bed & Bath. He is known for his mid-century style and playful use of acrylic, stainless steel, and wood. You’ve probably seen his designs on HGTV, Bravo, Extreme Home Makeover; the list goes on and on. Best of all, Bobby has truly bridged the gap between the ridiculously high priced yet innovative designs you oh-so desire and the lame cheap-o pieces you find at super stores with zero wow factor. He just oozes style and creativity and we can’t wait for him to share his lifestyle tips and tricks with you during his challenge. He has Bobby Berk Home store locations in New York, Miami and Atlanta (and an online website/showroom you could spend hours perusing). And how could you not trust the expertise of someone who made something so beautiful and fresh as this orange throne?!

What’s in it for me?

Besides feeling more empowered, optimistic and confident every single day, just by RSVPing to Bobby’s challenge event on Facebook and sharing your success stories or struggles, you’ll be automatically entered to win a $50 Spa & Wellness Gift Card by Spa Week.

Nexterra PreFAb Homes featuring Gus* Modern

Nexterra Green Homes Ltd. is a niche real estate development company in Toronto led by Gary Lands. Nexterra Green Homes’ mission is to use enlightened residential construction practices to construct modern individual or small “eco-enclave” communities of luxury housing more efficiently and sustainably than in the past. In pursuit of this initiative, Nexterra Green Homes is proud to bring the first LivingHomes® community to life in the Toronto market.
With an emphasis on architecturally significant, modern, compact and finely finished interiors, combined with modular construction systems, as well as obsessive attention to the very best available in green materials and practices, Nexterra Green Homes intends to be at the forefront of a rapidly evolving green housing initiative. Check out one of their latest projects featuring the mid-century modern designs of Gus Modern

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Delano Chairs
Timber Table
Atwood Sofa
Ossington Coffee Table

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Plank Dining Table
Plank Bench
Thompson Chairs
Delano Chairs

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Plank Table
Plank Bench
Thompson Bench

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Delano Chairs
Atwood Sofa
Ossington Coffee Table

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Lightstick

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Prairie Tables

Stanley Console
Upcycle Ottoman

Jane Sofa
Stanley Stool