Blue Light Special: A reactive blue glaze gives each Jordan ceramic table lamp depth, dimension and one-of-a-kind character. A white linen shade is included. $299 at Pottery Barn, 4750 Bethesda Ave.,Bethesda, 301-654-1598, potterybarn.com
Have a Seat: Stylish and sturdy, with clean Parsons-inspired lines formed by leather-wrapped steel and wood, the Folio top-grain leather dining chair is a standout in elegant deep blue. $419 each at Crate & Barrel, 4820 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 202-364-6100, crateandbarrel.com
Bench Warmer: Color and texture turn a simple bench into a statement piece. The Hughes backless bench has a solid mahogany frame and a seat woven from lampakanay, a strong rush-like plant. It’s 60 inches wide by 15 inches deep. $1,198 at Serena & Lily, 7121 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, 240-531-1839, serenaandlily.com
Curtain Up: Filter the light and add color and softness to a room with European flax linen curtain panels, available in 84-, 96- and 108-inch lengths. $238 per pair at West Elm, 951 Rose Ave., Suite 104 (Pike & Rose), North Bethesda, 301-230-7630, westelm.com
Get Cooking: The size and shape of Le Creuset’s 7.5-quart Signature Chef’s Oven make it the perfect vessel for soups, braising and even baking. It’s made of durable enamel-coated cast iron and is available in 12 colors, including Sea Salt, shown. $461.95 at Sur La Table, 11874 Grand Park Ave. (Pike & Rose), North Bethesda, 301-230-1503, surlatable.com
Super Nova: Color and texture turn a simple bench into a statement piece. The Hughes backless bench has a solid mahogany frame and a seat woven from lampakanay, a strong rush-like plant. It’s 60 inches wide by 15 inches deep. $1,198 at Serena & Lily, 7121 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, 240-531-1839, serenaandlily.com
Blue Chip: Sherwin-Williams’ Upward (6239) paint is a calm blue with gray undertones. Try the dreamy neutral in a relaxing bedroom or a sophisticated dining space. $72.99 per gallon of Cashmere interior paint in Eg-shel at Sherwin-Williams, 856 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 301-251-7804, sherwin-williams.com
This story appears in the January/February issue of Bethesda Magazine.
