Unique Designer Home Decor Picks for August 2025 | What I’m Loving Right Now | Vol. 1
When people ask where I find inspiration, I always say: it’s in the quiet details—the curve of a chair leg, the mood of a pendant, the sass of a bottle opener that doesn’t take itself too seriously. This month’s picks are a study in texture, form, and just the right amount of weird.
Lighting That Feels Like Jewelry
I’m forever drawn to pendants that look like they were pulled from a surrealist film set. The fluted brass number by Rose Uniacke is all drama and restraint, while Ross Cassidy’s CB2 design feels like the cool kid version of a 1970s light fixture. Rose Uniake is typically a splurge, but these are chic, nostalgic, a little bit Gatsby, and worth the hype IMHO.
Soft Sculptural Seating
The Betty Lounge Chair by LeMae strikes that elusive balance between tradition and edge. I’m obsessed with the sculptural arms and turned white oak spindles—timeless details that nod to heritage craftsmanship—while the clean-lined, upholstered seat and back keep it feeling fresh and modern. I would reupholster this in a funky pattern or yummy texture. It’s the kind of chair guests gravitate toward... and may not want to give up. Consider ordering two.
A Rug That Speaks in Texture
The cut pile wool rug is one of those grounding elements that quietly carries the room. I love the abstract, almost topographic shapes—it feels like art underfoot, but without trying too hard. The hand-knotted wool gives it that beautiful, dense texture I’m always chasing in rugs, and the palette is neutral enough to play well with others while still having a point of view. It's a piece you’ll keep restyling for years—and it’ll only get better with age.
Spiraling Into Style
These twisted ceramic planters by Barcelona-based design studio Mermelada Estudio for CB2 is the sculptural flex your greenery’s been waiting for. The sand-toned glaze has that warm, matte finish I love—earthy but elevated—and the form feels like something you’d find in a gallery, not just on your patio. It’s handcrafted, watertight, and made to live indoors or out (just bring it in when the weather gets wild). I’d pair it with something lush and dramatic—think trailing pothos or a big, blowsy monstera—and let it steal the spotlight from the floor up.
The Sassiest Bottle Opener on Earth
Leave it to Nickey Kehoe to turn a bottle opener into a tiny piece of art. This solid unlacquered brass mermaid feels like it washed ashore from another century—old-world charm with hand-carved detail that gives it real presence. It’s one of my favorite go-to hostess gifts because it’s equal parts functional and fabulous. The patina deepens over time (as all the best things do), and it looks just as good sitting pretty on a bar tray as it does cracking open something cold. For extra drama, pair it with the Captain bottle opener and let your barware tell a story.
Pillows That Pack Personality
Statement pillows are my love language, and this Anthropologie snake print is giving mystical apothecary meets Gucci garden. Layer them on a sofa or let them stack up on your bed—either way, they’ll start conversations.
Whether you’re sourcing for your next project or just daydreaming about mixing up your space, I hope these pieces inspire a little aesthetic rebellion in your home. Because the best spaces? They don’t just follow the rules—they flirt with them.
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