High Gloss=High Style

Red lacquer-on-wood Waterfall nesting tables, by Robert Kuo for McGuire; chocolate brown and kiwi opaque Murano glass Sommerso bottle lamp, from The Milling Road Collection; and ivory glazed ceramic china bowl, from the Thomas Pheasant Collection; all available through the trade at Baker Knapp & Tubbs, International Market Square, 612-341-2906. Camel patent leather Giselle peep-toe spectator ($275), by Kate Spade; brown crushed patent leather Prima ($585), by Jimmy Choo; and black patent leather Sweet Pea bag ($358), by Francesco Biasia; all from Nordstrom, Mall of America, 952-883-2121.

A stop at Duxbury’s show room at International Market Square introduced us to pieces by Jamie Drake. The famed New York–based designer has incorporated high-gloss and luxe finishes into his new nineteen-piece collection for Lewis Mittman. Shown, Provencal cabinet in pink and black. Available through the trade, Duxbury, International Market Square, 612-338-3411

We asked local trendsetter and DIY guru Robb Whittlef to offer his take on the trend. He grabbed a vintage beveled mirror from his inventory at Great Estate Home & Garden and made it shine with a high-gloss enamel. Several new arrivals at Whittlef’s store reflect the high-gloss look. One of kind mirror, $295. 10001 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, 952-933-9924

High-gloss walls can be dramatic—and expensive. A well executed finish can take countless layers. Get the effect with Lacquered Walls vinyl wall covering by Phillip Jeffries. Our samples include Silver Liner, Brushed, Bronzer, Liquid Gold, and Lipstick. Available through the trade, Holly Hunt, International Market Square, 612-332-1900