{"title":"How to Choose an Interior Designer — Blog Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003eRachel's curated picks featured on the St. Louis interior designer blog post.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eclipse-plinth-vessel","title":"Eclipse Plinth Vessel","description":"\u003csection class=\"productFullDetail-title-lo9 productFullDetail-section-dsM bg-gray-light 1367_px-[4rem] px-8 gap-[0.8rem] grid items-center leading-normal 2xl_pt-12 pt-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richContent-root-Ddk\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"453\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA moment of pure design poetry, this sculptural object offers an architectural stillness that anchors a room with effortless elegance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"458\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"483\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"979\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eEclipse Plinth Vessel\u003c\/em\u003e blurs the line between art and utility—a curated gesture of shape and restraint. Twin brass-finished demi-lune forms rise with quiet strength, suspended in balance atop a sculpted plinth of honed off-white marble, etched with natural veining in chocolate and obsidian tones. Whether cradling a collection of curated objects or standing on its own as a sculptural statement, this piece adds a moment of intentionality to entryways, consoles, and minimalist vignettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1135\" class=\"\"\u003eLike a modern totem, it invites contemplation of contrast: softness in the curve, strength in the stone, and a whisper of light in its satin brass finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1140\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1180\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eStyle Advice from Rachel Blindauer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1599\" class=\"\"\u003eIn rooms that lean serene or structured, the \u003cem data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eEclipse Plinth Vessel\u003c\/em\u003e acts as a grounding element. I love pairing it with matte ceramics, a branch clipped from the garden, or nothing at all—letting the form do the talking. Try it layered over books with mixed-height objects for an editorial moment on a console or sideboard. Its unique proportion makes it ideal for spaces that need elevation—both literal and visual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1624\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1665\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1665\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\" W x 5\" H x 9\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1688\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1688\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1779\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1779\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte brass-finished metal, honed off-white marble with natural veining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1847\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1847\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eFinish Will Vary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – due to the organic nature of marble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1904\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1904\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Parcel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1939\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1939\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor use only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1944\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2075\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo own the Eclipse Plinth Vessel is to add an architectural whisper to your home—a modern relic that speaks volumes in silence.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Uttermost\/Revelation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49873506959645,"sku":"R18234","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1819\/3181\/files\/Eclipse_Plinth_Vessel_Sculptural_Brass_Marble_Modern_Centerpiece_Rachel_Blindauer.jpg?v=1753748723"},{"product_id":"atelier-table-lamp","title":"Atelier Table Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarble is geology made into art. The Atelier Table Lamp is the argument for keeping it in your home forever.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atelier Table Lamp is carved from Arabescato marble—a stone with genuine depth, variation, and character that no manufactured finish can replicate. At nearly $900, it is explicitly a luxury purchase. It is also the kind of piece that looks more valuable than it costs and more intentional than almost anything else you could put in that corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2rem 0 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"padding: 1rem 0; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; font-size: 0.72em; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; outline: none;\"\u003eWhy Rachel Chose This \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem; line-height: 1.8; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMarble in a lamp base does something nothing else can: it introduces material weight and natural variation into a room without adding visual clutter. The Atelier's elongated tapered form is sculptural in the best sense—you'd look at it even if it weren't a lamp. The Arabescato has that dramatic grey-and-white veining that reads as seriously collected, not just expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eI chose this because it solves a problem I see constantly: rooms that have good furniture but no material story. One marble lamp creates a material anchor. Everything—the wood, the linen, the metals—suddenly reads as more considered because there's a natural stone in conversation with it. That's what this piece does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"padding: 1rem 0; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; font-size: 0.72em; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; outline: none;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem; line-height: 1.8; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe height of this lamp makes it ideal for a console table, a substantial side table, or a credenza where you need visual lift. It reads best in a room with some breathing room—don't crowd it. The white linen shade keeps the eye moving upward, which elongates the perception of ceiling height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eLet the marble dictate the room's secondary material palette: the grey-white veining in Arabescato picks up cool tones beautifully—pale steel, brushed nickel, plaster walls, light oak. If you're working in a warmer palette, lean into contrast and let the cool stone pop against warm plaster or deep walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRachel's Principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural stone in a room signals permanence and intention. One piece does more than five decorative objects combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"padding: 1rem 0; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; font-size: 0.72em; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; outline: none;\"\u003eBest For \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem; line-height: 1.8; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Living room · Dining room sideboard · Primary bedroom · Study · Entryway console\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quiet luxury · Organic modern · Luxe legacy · Elegant traditionalist · Japandi\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse cases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Console or credenza statement piece · Side table accent · Material anchor in a neutral room\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plaster walls · Pale oak or walnut · Linen · Neutral upholstery · Art with organic or abstract forms\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"padding: 1rem 0; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; font-size: 0.72em; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; outline: none;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Materials \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem; line-height: 1.8; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabescato marble (natural variation in veining is inherent to the stone)\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Off-white \/ ivory linen-look fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated tapered column\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sculptural \/ Transitional luxury\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uttermost \/ Revelation\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulb type:\u003c\/strong\u003e E26 base \/ Standard medium base\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe marble with barely damp cloth · Seal marble periodically · Avoid acidic cleaners\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Each lamp is unique. Natural marble variation means your lamp will differ slightly from the photography—this is a feature, not a flaw.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou don't just buy a marble lamp. You bring something formed over millions of years into your home and give it a new reason to be beautiful.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uttermost\/Revelation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49889914913053,"sku":"R30212","price":897.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1819\/3181\/files\/Atelier_Table_Lamp_Arabescato_Marble_Linen_Shade_Rachel_Blindauer.jpg?v=1753751991"},{"product_id":"sculptural-serenity-vase","title":"Sculptural Serenity Vase","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eEvoking the quiet confidence of a gallery piece, the Sculptural Serenity Vase anchors any room with its off-white finish and artful silhouette—proof that simplicity, when sculpted with intention, speaks volumes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"77\" data-start=\"74\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"106\" data-start=\"79\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"106\" data-start=\"83\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"304\" data-start=\"108\"\u003eIntroducing the Sculptural Serenity Vase, \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ea harmonious blend of artistry and utility that brings a touch of refined elegance to any interior.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCrafted from high-quality ceramic with an off-white finish, this vase features an abstract silhouette that captures the essence of modern design.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIts unique form serves as a stunning standalone piece or as a vessel for your favorite floral arrangements, making it a 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ease-in-out\"\u003eIts off-white hue complements a range of color palettes, allowing for creative freedom in styling.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFor a cohesive look, pair it's partner or natural materials like rattan and wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"558\" data-start=\"555\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"582\" data-start=\"560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"582\" data-start=\"564\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"601\" data-start=\"586\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e12.5″H x 15.75″W x 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py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eElevate your living space with the Sculptural Serenity Vase—a testament to the beauty of raw form and a perfect canvas for your floral expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FlowDecor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49912744345885,"sku":"7127","price":452.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1819\/3181\/files\/Sculptural_Serenity_Vase_Off-White_Ceramic_Statement_Vessel_Front_Rachel_Blindauer.jpg?v=1753746386"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.rachelblindauer.com\/collections\/how-to-choose-an-interior-designer-blog-picks.oembed","provider":"Rachel Blindauer | Luxury Designer Furniture, Lighting \u0026 Curated Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}