Designer’s Corner: Jill Kalman of Bella Interiors

About Jill Kalman

jill kalman bella interiorsBella Interiors is a full-service residential design firm, located in Westport, CT. Our biggest goals are for our clients to feel comfortable throughout the whole design process and to leave them with a space that feels transformed into beautiful as well as functional.

Jill’s Picks from Current Artisans on CustomMade

Round Dining Table With Trestle Pedestal Leg1. Round Dining Table With Trestle Pedestal Leg Made by Anya Kroczewska of Art Design RK, Chicago, IL

I chose this dining table for its great lines and finish. It is a timeless piece, yet current. Could be used in a dining room or kitchen. Could even be a great foyer table.

Edison Pendant Light Fixture2. Edison Pendant Light Fixture Made by Dan Cordero of Dan Cordero, Charlotte, NC

Light fixtures can really change a space. This one adds a sculptural interest and provides great light. Function with lighting is important as well as the aesthetic. Fixtures like these are also wonderful hung in multiples over kitchen islands, sink areas, and dining areas.

Bent Lounge Chair3. Bent Lounge Chair Made by Aaron Wells of Iron Door Castle Designs, Cookeville, TN

This Bent lounge chair can fit with traditional as well as modern décor. It provides comfort as well as high design. The woven taped seat and back is a nice juxtaposition to the wood frame. It is a versatile design that allows extra seating for living rooms, dining rooms and even a master bedroom seating area.

Concrete (Gfrc) Desk W/ Steel Base4. Concrete (Gfrc) Desk W/ Steel Base Made by Crump & Kwash of Crump and Kwash Manufacturing LLC., Baltimore, MD

This steel base and concrete desk has very clean lines, can be mixed in a traditional or modern setting and I actually think would also make a fabulous console table! Again, the combination of materials, as well as the overall lines of this piece, makes it a very striking item.

Leaf Motif Vase, Porcelain, Ceramic Vase5. Leaf Motif Vase, Porcelain, Ceramic Vase Made by Lynne Meade of Lynne Meade Porcelain, Oakland, CA

This white ceramic vase provides a wonderful accent as an accessory. The simple white makes it clean, modern, and sculptural and the carved leaf motif has dimension and interest. A wonderful item to display and add interest to any space.

Silvered Straw Marquetry Mirror6. Silvered Straw Marquetry Mirror Made by Ariana Blum of Ariana Blum interiors, Jersey city, NJ

I love round mirrors! A round mirror is something any house can use. The combination of marquetry wood and metal add great interest and I particularly like the softness of the finish on this one. It could be hung over a dining room buffet, placed in an entryway or powder room, or used over a dresser, console or mantle.

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Jill Kalman
Bella Interiors is a full-service residential design firm, located in Westport, CT. Our biggest goals are for our clients to feel comfortable throughout the whole design process and to leave them with a space that feels transformed into beautiful as well as functional.
Jill Kalman
Jill Kalman

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