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The Downtown Chalet by Jane Mount
Bloomingdale's Big Window Challenge, Room #2

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DESIGNED BY Jane Mount
DESIGNED FOR A young Swiss expat living in NYC and working for an art dealer.
INSPIRED BY The mountains, food, and design sense of Switzerland. A cozy, eclectic space to escape the stress of the city.

Jane, an artist, product strategist, designer and entrepreneur, has exhibited her work in various cities throughout the U.S. She is the co-founder of Loadbearing, a company that designs customizable Swiss shelving.

 
 
Jane has been an active member of the Apartment Therapy community:

• Smallest Coolest 2006Jane & Darko's Cozy Thicket
• Smallest Coolest 2006 Finalist #4: Jane & Darko's Cozy Thicket
GalleryStreet.com: Large Photo Mural Printing
Loadbearing at ICFF
ICFF 2008: Loadbearing MShelving

Jane would like to thank the illustrators, artists and designers who contributed work to her window:
Alyssa Zygmunt, who made the 36 white ceramic gnomes for me — www.BrooklynRehabNY.com
Gallery Street, who made the Swiss alps custom wallpaper from my own photo, and who also do all kinds of giclee printing — www.gallerystreet.com
Jason Polan, an artist who drew some art especially for the window — www.jasonpolan.com
Shawn Creeden, another artist whose drawing is featured — www.shawncreeden.com
20x200, where I got most of the inexpensive limited edition prints I used above the fireplace — www.20x200.com

Window Pics: Kristy May

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what's the orange paint colour please?

posted by rouquinne on January 21st 2009 at 10:21am
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The orange is Benjamin Moore Tangerine Dream, 2012-30.

posted by jane on January 21st 2009 at 10:45am
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What a yummy space. Fab. Jane, I just checked out your website and I have to ask how you do it all? You must be like the energizer bunny of all design disciplines!

posted by The Rural Modernist on January 21st 2009 at 10:55am
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I love this room. It is so comfortable and relaxing, but with great pops of color. Definitely my vote.

posted by toomanycats on January 21st 2009 at 11:01am
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Sorry, but that Kartel chair is a dog!

posted by parttimedesign on January 21st 2009 at 11:08am
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Jane's room is clean, refreshing and definitely the most visually expansive of the three "rooms". Yes it might be seen as safe, with the use of neutral upholstery and traditional lighting, but the bold accent colors and ingenious layout really give the room the dimension needed to transcend neutrality (Switzerland theme aside).

posted by blueyes on January 21st 2009 at 11:55am
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So many great details like the cuckoo clock and little gnomes. I love how you transformed kitch into chic. The lamp over the table looks cool too. I wish I could see close-ups shots!

posted by visualpsychic on January 21st 2009 at 12:09pm
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I like this one the best because there's a cat in it. :)

posted by goshkristina on January 21st 2009 at 12:12pm
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I love this so much. I could move right in. And Jane, where does one acquire your marvelous bear portraits? I love this one as well as the one in the cozy thicket.

posted by Duckwise on January 21st 2009 at 12:30pm
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This room is by far my favorite! I love the bright orange paired with white accents, especiallly the cute gnomes on the shelves... ingenious! Are you selling the gnomes, or can I buy them from the artist?

posted by hautecraftour on January 21st 2009 at 12:54pm
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Hi all, thanks so much for your lovely comments!

I wanted to give a little more credit to the artists whose work appears in the salon-style grouping above the fireplace, etc., but it's also hard to see them in these photos. Here are a few other photos with a *bit* more detail including the mock-up I did of that wall.

And here is a list of all the artwork in the room. It's a long list, so I'm sorry for the long post, but I don't want to leave anyone out!

Hand-cast ceramic gnomes
Made by Alyssa Zygmunt
Available at BROOKLYNrehabNY.com

"Rocks at the American Museum of Natural History" by Jason Polan
Limited edition print at 20x200.com, 14"x11"

"People at the Museum of Modern Art, January 11, 2009" by Jason Polan
Ink on paper, 8.5"x11"

"Chair 303" by Luke Strosnider
Limited edition print at 20x200.com, 8.5"x11"

"Color Study #4" by Dustin Amery Hostetler (UPSO)
Limited edition print at 20x200.com, 8.5"x11"

"white faced gibbon" by Shawn Creeden
Ink & watercolor on paper, 8"x8"

"think-make-think" by Clifton Burt
Limited edition print at 20x200.com, 8.5"x11"

"Laika" by Jane Mount & Jason Polan
Ink & gouache on paper, 5.5"x7"


Stuff by Jane Mount:

"Zuckerbolle" Chandelier
Vintage Russian glass ornaments & IKEA Brasa pendant lamp, 22" diameter

"The Ice Bear at the Atlanta Zoo circa 1985" by Jane Mount
Latex, acrylic & ink on hollowcore door, 36"x80"

"132 Birds Leaving the AMNH", available at 20x200.com
Limited edition print at 20x200.com, 20"x24"

"Bookshelf 22"
Limited edition print, 8"x10"

"Bookshelf 21"
Limited edition print, 8"x10"

"Clones: Mira"
Embroidery on recycled shirt fabric, 6"x6"

"Clones: CC"
Embroidery on recycled shirt fabric, 6"x6"

"Clones: Tetra"
Embroidery on recycled shirt fabric, 6"x6"

"Clones: Promotea"
Embroidery on recycled shirt fabric, 6"x6"

"Clones: Dolly"
Embroidery on recycled shirt fabric, 6"x6"

"Luke 1"
Photo, 7"x9"

posted by jane on January 21st 2009 at 1:10pm
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Ooooo. I want to live in this window.

Any info on the sofa? Thanks.

posted by bromeliad on January 21st 2009 at 4:05pm
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The sofa is part of the Xavier seating collection available at Bloomingdale's.

posted by StyleMaven on January 21st 2009 at 5:31pm
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Hi Jane,
I love the Orange and Blue combination. These two complimentary are my favorite. I also like the way you have totally used modern, sleek and straight looking furniture. A great design example for city interiors.
Anusha

posted by Anusha Raghuraman on January 21st 2009 at 5:57pm
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I love the colour scheme and the art is fabulous!

posted by ilovebc on January 21st 2009 at 5:58pm
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Yes bromeliad, it's the Xavier sofa and the fabric is 1198-021, a nice sort of "salt & pepper".

And thanks Anusha & ilovebc! I was trying to show that you could use modern furniture easily available but spice it up with color and art, etc.

posted by jane on January 21st 2009 at 6:58pm
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I just love that paint color. The more I look at it the more inspired I am to paint! Plus the way everything goes with the paint color - it's awesome!

posted by Joan in SB on January 21st 2009 at 11:48pm
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Ah, I didn't realize we could post additional pictures. Good idea, Jane!!

posted by patrick (the other one) on January 22nd 2009 at 12:33am
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Jane you are going to go far! Oh you have already, you have a window at Bloomies! You have so many layers in this window and so many special things that someone could stand there for a long time just taking it in. The opposite is also true, someone can get a great picture by just walking by the window. The thought put into this is very evident and much enjoyed!

posted by royaltygirl on January 22nd 2009 at 8:58am
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I have to say that for me both Patrick's and Curtis's back walls (beautiful as they are) seem to overpower the rest of their room and furnishings. But Jane's whole space seems so cozy and comfortable already and really reflects her own home which I loved from the small cool contest before. Beautiful job and congrats to everyone, but especially kudos to Jane. I'd live in her work!

posted by Elizabeth II on January 22nd 2009 at 10:58am
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It's great to see another one of Jane's bears.

posted by luna on January 22nd 2009 at 2:24pm
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where is the chair from? Am I the only one in love with it?

posted by Dey on January 22nd 2009 at 4:48pm
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My favorite so far! I love the orange accent wall the art, chair, sofa, etc... Lovely! I especially like the two accent tables used as a coffee table. Nice :)

posted by E.I.F. on January 23rd 2009 at 9:18am
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The chair is called Mademoiselle, made by Kartell and it's upholstered in a Missoni fabric. Along all the furniture shown, it's available at Bloomingdale's!

posted by StyleMaven on January 23rd 2009 at 12:15pm
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As an Aussie living in Melbourne's driest Summer, I think Jane's window is the best. Cosiest for Winter, coolest for summer. The hills are alive with the sound of music - Edelweiss every morning you greet me.

posted by meganau on January 24th 2009 at 6:29am
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The hills are alive with the sound of music.. I love it meganau!

Doe, a deer, a female deer. Bear, I see one on the wall!

I love it!!! Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti... I vote for thee!

posted by ilovebc on January 24th 2009 at 11:48pm
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I just saw the window in person this evening. I have to say it shows much better on AT than at Bloomingdale's. Very disconnected with the mountain mural and all those white figurines remind me of unfinished smurfs.

posted by rojodu on January 27th 2009 at 11:22pm
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I love this room with the various colors and combined elements - from the mural to the iconic white gnomes. There is something for everyone in this room design. Thank you for a great inspiration!

posted by Petit Chat on January 29th 2009 at 12:34pm
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