Northshore Home magazine highlights the best in architectural design, new construction and renovations, interiors, and landscape design.
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90 SPRING 2019 M AYBE YOU'VE GOT A HOUSE FULL OF YOUNG kids and need a couch that is stylish yet durable. Maybe you want to outfit your ski condo without breaking the bank. Maybe you just bought your first house and are looking for furniture that is both trendy and affordable. Z on 3, the new line from fabric and furniture emporium Zimman's, might be for you. "It's great styl- ing, but at a very different price point than we have carried in the past," says the store's furniture buyer and general manager, Patty Forster. "It's a totally new business for us." The collection, which gets its name from its loca- tion on the third floor of the retailer's Lynn showroom, incorporates high-performance fabrics, playful colors, shop The new collection includes lighting, case goods, wall art, accessories and unique high performance floor cloths. and contemporary designs. There is a loveseat in an eye-catching lime green, a glass pendant light with Bohemian flair, and nightstands in vibrant orange. "There are a lot of greens and reds and blues and tur- quoises," Forster says. "When you walk upstairs, it is really happy." Leather armchairs and a chest of drawers with undu- lating surfaces add organic warmth to the selection. In addition to the new pieces, the collection includes a carefully curated selection of vintage op- tions. Forster was very fond of a Lucite and metal bar cart that sold quickly, and she points to a one-of-a- kind set of wall sconces that is a particular favorite. "It's an eclectic mix," she says. "It's a little more fun; it's definitely more casual."