Rehut Marom
What are those two semi-posts at the top of the bed where the headboard should be? ‘Look, it’s the bull-horn bed!’
My midnight searching for entertaining furniture led me to Marom Furniture, located in Haifa. Their site is packed with all sorts of goodies to make you giggle, and a few cute items thrown in so you actually have a reason to go and buy.
The sofa above was another item that left me tilting my head slightly to the left with a perplexed look on my face. I’m almost afraid to imagine the person who would buy such a thing. No. I’m not almost afraid - I am afraid.
I could do another rant here over how to make a proper bed… not to mention the swags of fabric everywhere. Is this bed in a bedouin tent?
The bed is made well. The pillows are in place, the sheet is back, it looks inviting. However, that back wall looks awful and completely overpowers the bedroom set. Also, where are the bedside table lamps? Paint the back wall something pale, but not white - and add some light colored accessories, please!
This is more like it. I have no idea what those things are on the dresser. But nevermind that. The bed is made nicely with cute accent pillows. The bedside tables have lamps on them. The floor is good and the back wall, while being a rather depressing color, is nice and goes well with the set while not overpowering it. This is a bedroom set I would actually drive up to Haifa to get a better look at.
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May 21st, 2008 at 9:55 am
There’s not a thing I would buy there, although I find it amusing to read your critique.
On another note, I discovered this blog a few days ago and must say I think it fills a very important void. Interior decorating in Israel from an American point of view. (I’m not American, but close enough). Although I can easily read all the Hebrew shelter mags, I don’t identify with the style that permeates them (plus they are way over-priced).
The entries I enjoy most are those that have a local flavour (those that showcase Israeli shops or show local homes). I just have one small request….I think it would be very useful for your readers if you could include prices when showing items, if you happen to know them. Then we could know ahead of time if a certain store which sounds interesting is worth our time.
Great blog!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:23 am
You should go visit thier showroom at the Castra. There are some interesting pieces and kick knacks there. Behol mikre, if you haven’t visited the Castra you should go. It’s in the Southern enterence to Haifa.
These beds look like they were commissioned. I can’t imagion them anywhere else but a Galeel or Golan zimmer.
The Bullhorn one would go well in a cowboy themed zimmer in the Golan. Best if they could find a cowleather patch bedcover to go with it.
I do like the last bedroom.
May 21st, 2008 at 10:36 am
Hi Tammy,
Thank you for the compliments. I’m hesitant to put prices on the posts because of the fact that the prices can change and I don’t want to create an expectation in the customer. Also, most of the places I showcase have negotiable prices. It’s all in the haggling, baby!
Best,
Shira
May 21st, 2008 at 10:38 am
Hi Mia,
You’re right - I do need to make a trip up to Haifa for shopping and Tchochkes purposes. And I will, right after I finish my Corporate Finance class which is kicking my tuchas right now. That means another month or so before I go anywhere away from my house that isn’t TAU. Yeah!
Best,
Shira
May 21st, 2008 at 7:02 pm
i used to identify with a very american decorating aesthetic, (think pottery barn or restoration hardware, with lots of overstuffed furniture, tons of textured decorator pillows and cozy throws on sofas and beds), before i moved here. however, after living with the heat, the ever-present dust and dirt i cannot imagine living in a home that filled with “stuff.” the typical israeli home that i’ve seen, is modern and simple, reflecting the ease with which it can be cleaned and the cool simplicity that offsets the intense heat. that’s not to say that many homes would not suffer from a blast of color, other than red, here and there but conditions in this part of the world are different. better and easier to work with it, rather than fight it.
May 21st, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Hi Nikki,
I think it all depends on the mix. I agree that having the same amount of stuff here as one typically has in the US would be silly - we don’t have anywhere near as much space or storage.
Best,
Shira