Sketchbook: World Travel

Courtney M. Paschal -- Casual Living, 9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM

The Big Apple offers the best of urban living. At the forefront of fashion and design, modern is the main word as pop art and streamlined styles are highlighted. Materials merge together creating contemporary centerpieces, from teak and stainless steel to wicker and aluminum.

Created by pop artist Natasha Wescoat for Open Air Designs, the Megan Tree WeatherPrint wall art is completely weatherproof, crafted from a process that uses UV inks to protect the product from outdoor elements. Space 7-8030

From Elaine Smith Pillows, an exotic giraffe print adds a touch of modern pizzazz to outdoor soft goods. Space 7-6034

From DeepStream Designs, the Zephyr planter features aluminum corner extrusions and straps to create a self-watering reservoir. Space 7-8081

A sleek profile and deep seat highlights the Kenny sun lounger from Lattice & Curio, crafted of all-weather wicker. Space 8-4129

The Colorado dining group by Schou offers a complete collection crafted of hardwood, but echoing the look of teak and achieving a classic urban design. Space 8-8030

Outdoor living is enhanced by the lush colors and soft touch of Colonial Mills' Sunbraid Collection, created from polypropylene yarns and polyester fabric. Showroom 8-1061

Teak and stainless steel combine for the Chorus dining table by Gloster, fusing modern and traditional components for a unique centerpiece. Showroom 1768

Lloyd/Flanders' Princeton Collection includes a bar group featuring high class contemporary styling, pairing hand-woven vinyl and wrought aluminum details. Showroom 1650