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ME Cancun's mega suite goes heavy on the visuals
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Champalimaud Design pays homage to the Algonquin Hotel's literary roots
Best of Show Announced
Clodagh Design, MITHUN, and Miraval Holding, LLC take home top honors for Miraval at the HD Awards
Bare Necessities
Grupo Habita reaches to Paris for an industrial aesthetic
W: A Decade of Wow
Starwood celebrates its first 10 years by looking to the future
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A modern sports lounge hits it out of Wrigley Field
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Making The Most Out Of Farmer’s Markets
Now that it’s summer, the farmer’s markets are in full swing. The produce is beautiful, full and ripe, and going to the market often inspires a new recipe. In 2008, there were 4,685 farmer’s markets, compared to 1994 when there were only 1,755. This increase is as much to do with the local, organic and [...]GrassRoutes Guides: Off the Beaten Path Urban Eco-travel
Want green travel that goes beyond LEED-certified chain hotels and flight offsets? Pick up one of the GrassRoutes guides, an urban eco-travel book series put together by Oakland resident Serena Bartlett. These guides reveal the neighborhoody green knowledge that’ll let you get around town like a long-time do-gooder member of the local eco-community. GrassRoutes: Oakland & [...]Affordable Shipping Container House in Quebec
Shipping containers are at the forefront of a new era of usefulness. Traditionally used to carry goods via cargo ship, train or truck, these steel boxes are capable of withstanding huge amounts of pressure and weight. This makes them structurally stable, fireproof, mold-proof and weather-proof. Unfortunately each has a lifespan of only 20 years for [...]California Architect Thinks About White Roofs
Written by Susan Kraemer, courtesy of GreenBuildingElements.com If every building had a white roof, we would be able to cool the surrounding areas. That is the reasoning behind a California law about to go into effect next month requiring light reflective roofs on all new buildings. It is already the law for new flat roofs here. Here, architect [...]Weekend Projects to Save Water in Your Backyard
We know we need to save water, no really we know, but sometimes we just need a little encouragement to get beyond the low hanging fruit. It is fairly easy to install low flow faucets and showerheads in the house, conserve more, and take shorter showers, but when it comes to saving water outdoors, that’s [...]Air Pollution From Freeway Extends 1.5 Miles Away
Courtesy of ScienceDaily, via Environmental News Network Environmental health researchers from UCLA, the University of Southern California and the California Air Resources Board have found that during the hours before sunrise, freeway air pollution extends much further than previously thought. Air pollutants from Interstate 10 in Santa Monica extend as far as 2,500 meters — more than [...]Dwell Prefab Home Collection Announced
Dwell Magazine has partnered with some very well-known architects and builders to develop a signature line of prefab homes. The homes not only focus on sustainable design and building, but look amazing as well. Turkel Design in collaboration with Lindal Cedar Homes and then Marmol Radziner Prefab each designed three modern prefab homes to be featured [...]Celebrate Independence Day the Eco Way!
This weekend is the Independence Day holiday– and that means we’ll be lighting up the BBQ, consuming beverages, throwing out paper plates and generally wasting resources while we enjoy ourselves. So we’ve come up with a list of easy things you can do to lower the environmental impact of this fun, important holiday. It’s Independence [...]8 Easy Ways to Save Energy and Money This Summer
The heat of summer is upon us, and that means folks are cranking up the AC, making an extra batch of ice, and generally burning energy 24-7. But we need all need to continue to try to conserve as much energy as possible to save resources and slow the march of global warming. And we get to [...]Truth About Glass Recycling
Written by Trey Granger, courtesy of Earth911.com Before you deposit the next beer or wine bottle into your blue bin, here are a few things to know about recycling your favorite sand-based product: It has the quickest turnaround of any curbside product, back on store shelves in as little as 30 days There’s a strong market for recycled [...]CNN WIDGET
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A Smart Green Living Zero Home
This is the Living Zero Home, which was commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy and built by All American Homes. The home was on display in Chicago last weekend...Stunning Passive Solar Remington Court
One of Hybrid Architecture + Assembly's most recent projects, Remington Court, is quite stunning. Opting to do everything from start to finish, the company designed, developed, and built the four-unit...Wetland Discovery Point Takes Platinum
This newly constructed 3,200 square-foot building, Wetland Discovery Point, is the third LEED Platinum certified structure in the state of Utah, making it one of the greenest buildings around. WDP...Platinum Vertical Modern Urban Lofts
Just last month, these seven, attached, single-family homes received LEED Platinum certification -- the first homes in Arkansas to achieve the USGBC's highest designation! Vertical Modern Urban Lofts is located...Efficient Modern Passive House in Utah
There's a new site called Our Passive House, where the owners are documenting the design and construction of the first Passive House in Utah. It just so happens that I...New Service: Green Building Jobs
You may have noticed in Saturday's Week in Review, but we're now rolling out a free, beta green building jobs service. We've added a link to the navigation above and...New LEED LivingHome for Los Altos
Architect Ray Kappe designed the first (and now iconic) LivingHome in Santa Monica, and now, he has a new multifamily design that LivingHomes will prefabricate for a site in Los...Iconic Green, Green Campgrounds, Colorado Rain + Loose with LEED
Top 10 Green U.S. cities. Playing loose with LEED. Iconic skyscrapers find new luster in green tech. Campgrounds, RV parks invest to go green. Now legal to catch rainwater in...14 New Green Duplex Designs [NOLA]
You're probably familiar with Brad Pitt's juggernaut project, Make It Right -- back in December 2007, we talked about thirteen single-family designs planned for construction in the Lower 9th Ward....Writing on the Green IdeaPaint Wall
IdeaPaint says it has the most environmentally friendly dry-erase product on the market. As you can see from these images, the product is applied to your choice of walls, and...COCO COZY
RANDOM STUFF I'M LIKING RIGHT NOW 7.7.09!
Balsamo Antiques - 1940s French Industrial Credenza - $7950 (Iron cabinet with waxed patina has four mesh doors (or pierced metal doors). Ample storage; good for tv and stereo system. Center shelf.) (above)No rhyme, no reason, no theme, no theme, no scheme, no purpose...just some random furniture and home accessories I am liking right now.The second Random Stuff...hope you like it too...!PotteryBEFORE & AFTER: A HANCOCK PARK MEGA HOME MAKEOVER HONORS THE OLD AND BRINGS IN THE NEW!
I love this house. I've been holding onto these pictures for months (over 6 months to be exact). Procrastinating...or hoarding...I don't know which one. All I know is that ever since I received these photos...this gorgeous house has been on my mind.The photos come from Tom Newman of fab architectual firm Newman & Wolen Design - he's based here in Los Angeles. Tom was kind enough to share theseDESIGN ON SALE DAILY: LACQUERING UP A CHEST OF DRAWERS!
Fendi Casa - Canova Chest of Drawers -store model sale $7920; regular $9,315 (red lacquer chest of drawers) Love this contemporary take on a traditional Bombe (Bombay) chest. The sleek curvilinear form and the super glossy red color transform an old world traditional dresser into a new millennium classic. Made by Fendi...this is truly fashionable furniture.The in-store floor model sale chestMY FAVORITE KITCHEN (for now)!
Love this kitchen. Saw it on the internet awhile back...almost two or three years ago on the MLS while looking at houses for sale. I like the colors, the textures and the finishes. Traditional white cabinets, a sleek black countertop, green glass subway tile backsplash, a dark wood kitchen island with white marble countertops. My favorite part of the look is the multifaceted almost gothCOLOR WATCH: CHOCOLATE AND MUSTARD MIXED TOGETHER MAKE A TASTEFUL BEDROOM RETREAT!
All photos in this post courtesy Amanda Nisbet Design, Inc.A posh bedroom features walls painted chocolate brown, windows dressed in yellow roman shades, carved white lacquer accent chairs, a yellow and white upholstered headboard and a large round crystal chandelier. (above)Okay...best friend NS has been screaming at me over the phone the last few days. She is a mother of three who lives in NewTILE FILE: MOROCCAN TILE DESIGN BRINGS INTERNATIONAL FLAIR TO A MASTER BATH!
All photos in this post by Coco of CococozyDue to extreme procrastination, this past weekend, I was locked out of the Dwell on Design home tours. I decided to buy my tickets on Friday and when I went online, I found they were all sold out. I, of course, began emailing and calling all my "connections" in hopes that I could beat the system. Who needs to do things in a timely fashion when youSMART DESIGN: STYLISH SLIDING DOOR!
Photos in the post by Coco of CococozyImprinted green and white acrylic panel sliding door from Raumplus. (above)Another cool solution from the Dwell on Design LA show this weekend. Love this leaf pattern etched onto this green sliding panel door. The great thing about this system is that there are no floor tracks necessary.According to the Raumplus representative, this particular door runs aboutDWELL ON DESIGN FAVORITES - ECO FRIENDLY RAIN COLLECTOR AND DRYING RACK BY HERO 365!
All photos in this post by Coco of CococozyCanadian design company Hero 365 showed off its Rain Collector and Drying Rack on exhibition floor at Dwell on Design in Los Angeles. (above)Was a total design geek yesterday. Went to the Dwell on Design show at the L.A. Convention Center by myself. Tried to convince a few to go with but was met with a resounding "no"! Oh well. I had a great time...withPAIRS OF CHAIRS - DOES DEPARTMENT STORE SEATING PROVIDE GOOD DESIGN INSPIRATION...OR NOT?!
All photos in this post by Coco of CococozyWhite lacquer Louis XV chairs with black and white floral upholstery on the second floor of Neiman. (above)Was in Neiman Marcus a few weekends ago here in Los Angeles (or should I say Beverly Hills) when AM was in town. We were furiously shopping for clothes, shoes, purses and belts for no apparent reason. All of sudden, while on the second floor, AMAM DECO: VAPORIZING THE CODE ON A SLEEK ACRYLIC COUNTERSTOOL!
Four simple acrylic and chrome dining chairs from cb2 surround a small wood and metal cafe dining table. (above)Call me a translator...Best friend AM called me today. She is back in New York.Phone rang and AM immediately said "Hi. Looking at these cute chairs. Soho. Vapor. I need counterstools. Do you have counterstools? Oh where are they? Oh I see them. Thank you. I'll take three. Put the VaporROOM TO LOVE: A SOOTHING SPA-LIKE BATH MADE OF MARBLE AND WOOD!
Photo © Eric Roth. Courtesy of Eric Roth Photography.White marble walls, unfinished wide plank wood floors and classic double sink give this home's bath a spa like feel. (above)Would love to spend time in this bathroom. Sunny, soothing and serene. An unfinished wood floor with light tone large wide boards make an earthy statement in the room. While the white marble walls (Carrara or VenatoDESIGN ON SALE DAILY: A MOD GOLD AND WHITE VASE!
All photos in this post by Coco of CococozyPlantation - Gold and White Vase - on sale $92.50; regular $185 (white porcelain vase with gold band stripes) (above)Was on Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach wandering in and out of furniture stores the other day. Wandered into Plantation. Immediately saw a sale upstairs sign and trotted up the steep staircase. Nothing much caught my eye on the upper loftCOCOCOZY FIND: MY NEW TURQUOISE CHANDELIER!
All photos in this post by Coco of CococozyLittle House - Chloe Sphere Chandelier in Gold and Turquoise - $640 (Round chandelier or pendant light with turquoise blue crystals in the forms of flowers. Comes in black, white, pink or clear. Designed by Maura Daniel)(above)Busy and fun weekend this past weekend. My best friends were all in town. AM was here - in from New York. She came to town withCOCOCOZY FIND: AN ULTRA MODERN TAKE ON CANED FURNITURE!
B&B Italia - Canasta Round Armchair - $9,138 (above and below)Okay...was at a design walk a few weeks back and ran into this outdoor furniture line at B&B Italia on the corner of Robertson and Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles. Was in love with the use of woven Vienna straw to make entirely caned outdoor furniture - chairs, armchairs, sofas, tables and lounge chairs. The woven oversized caned designCHEAP TO CHIC: A MENSCH OF A BENCH!
Modern Dose - Tammy Bench - $1195 (above)Is this the same bench? Same look, same form, same color, same graphic open lattice work design. Two pieces of furniture (seating in this case) that look EXACTLY alike; the only thing that differs is the price. Hmmm....I wonder.If my house was bigger, I would use as a loveseat in a hallway or in a bedroom. My house is not big enough...so maybe someone willTHE METICULOUS BLEND OF RUSTIC AND CHIC IN A LOS ANGELES LIVING ROOM!
All photos in this post by Coco of CococozyA living room in a Los Angeles, CA home combines earthy elements with sophisticated modern furnishings and accessories to create an ambiance that perfectly melds both modern polish and country rustic. (above) Took these photos a few months ago while on a home tour. These come from a completely remodeled Spanish style house in Hancock Park. I love whatCOCOCOZY FIND: SPLURGE ON A TURQUOISE CHANDELIER?!
Maison Luxe - Turquoise Empire Chandlier - $6900 ( turquoise chandelier on a dark steel frame) (above)LOVE THIS CHANDELIER!Was looking for a rustic branch type chandlier for another post (coming later today) and I happened upon this amazing ceiling light.A burst of color on the ceiling. I don't know where I would put this in my tiny little miniscule postage-stamp-size miniature small petiteDESIGN ON SALE DAILY: SURF AND WORK IN A BRIGHT YELLOW OFFICE CHAIR!
cb2 - Surf Office Chair - on sale $99.95; regular $199 (Yellow leather office chair with padded seat and waterfall back. Chrome base with casters or wheels)(above)Love this bright yellow office chair. Would cheer me up if I had to sit in it for work every day. Sunny, sleek and stand out...a stylish way to sit and surf the net at your desk!Reminiscent of the Eames Aluminum Management Chair inCHEAP TO CHIC: ACQUIRING AN EYE FOR IKAT!!
Madeline Weinrib - 19th Century French Ottoman in Brown Daphne - $4500 (Ottoman with turned wood legs uphostered in brown, white and black ikat fabric) (above)Ikat is one of the "in" fabrics in home decor and design. Ikat refers to a process of dyeing fabric in which the thread or yarn is dyed in a tie-dye like fashion before the material is actually woven. (Sounds complicated...wonder if itSTARCK RAVING MAD OVER TWO MODERN CHAIR DESIGNS!
Cassina - 245 Caprice Chair by Philippe Starck- $1400 (White leather side chair or dining chair. Glossy aluminum legs. Quilted or tufted leather seat. Fully upholstered frame. Comes in different grades of leather. Special order in black, caramel or brown) (above)Went on the West Hollywood design walk on Saturday. Was fantastic. Got to nose into several stores I have been meaning to nose into overThe Furniture Blog
Bedroom Set Feature: The Ginseng
The Ginseng Bedroom Furniture Collection has taken on a modern spin on a regular style of craftsmanship. Its charm comes from the effortlessly graceful outlines that have been carved with careful handiwork into top quality hardwood solids and finally given a matt mahogany finish as decoration. The deep, warm shades of the Ginseng Bedroom Collection will [...]Unique Outdoor Furniture
From Apartment Therapy’s honor of outdoor month — uniquely designed outdoor furniture that would surely start a conversation about them upon first glance. They might not be the most functionally-pleasing furniture, but seen as novelty furniture for your yard or garden, the designs might just be appropriate depending on your sense of home decor. Or [...]Dining Furniture Feature: Fusion Dining Collection
A product feature on the Fusion Dining Collection.Furniture Feature: Santa Ana Bedroom Furniture
A new bedroom collection is fast becoming one of our most popular bedroom sets. The Santa Ana is a striking collection made from tropical hardwood solids and maple veneer laminates in a warm chocolate brown finish (achieved via a fourteen-step process of physical distressing techniques). The platform bed is a kiln-dried solid wood frame while [...]How to Choose the Right Platform Bed for Your Home Décor
One of the rooms that reflect your personality is your bedroom. And it is important to make it as comfortable and perfect as you can. One feature that will stand out is your bed. A platform bed is a great choice for a bed. Platform beds come in various sizes, material, finish, style and quality. [...]Dining Room Furniture: Make It Happen
If you’re anything like me, most of your in-home socializing takes place around food. Friends and family spend a lot of time at my home eating, drinking, and talking around the dining room table. I recently renovated the space and shelled out for brand new dining room furniture. Despite my initial fears, I didn’t spend [...]Seven Things to Put on Your Coffee Table
I have, of late, become a sort of coffee table expert. Accessories, materials, colors, and uses, etc. - when people need help with anything related to a coffee table, I’m their girl. To help you, gentle reader and coffee table owner, I have now generated a list of seven things that will jazz up your [...]The One’s For the Animals
Now here is a special worthwhile cause that anyone can feel good about supporting, and at the same time expand one’s taste in music. American alt-country musician Neko Case (and member of the popular indie band, the New Pornographers) will donate five dollars to the Best Friends Animal Society for every blog that reposts her first single, “People Got [...]Photo SlideShow from Our Social Network Site
Find more photos like this on Green CultureBedroom Furniture - Keep Warm for the Winter
Bedroom Furniture Tips to Stay Warm this Winter It’s that time of year again, where it gets darker sooner and the weather’s getting colder. It’s time to add some more bedding to your bedroom furniture to keep you warm at night. Summertime is over so sleeping without a blanket or down comforter should [...]FIRST LADY, MICHELLE AND BARBARA BUSH AT WHITE HOUSE: INTERIOR IMAGE
Plinth & Chintz Partners with ASID: New Student Lounge at Neo-Con
ASID Introduces Student Lounge at NeoCon
New space presented in partnership with PLiNTH & CHiNTZ WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2009)
At the new ASID National Conference at Neocon, June 15 – 17 in Chicago, ASID introduces the first ever ASID Student Lounge. Located in the Merchandise Mart on the 8th floor (Suite 8-3136), emerging interior designers can take a break from the show floor and connect with peers and accomplished interior designers in a casual setting. Interior design legends will rotate in and out of the lounge to speak to students, tell them their story and answer questions. ASID Student Design Competition winning entries will also be on display.
Another opportunity for students, ASID continues the 15-year tradition of the ASID Career Exchange at NeoCon. Interior design students will meet one-on-one with leading architecture and design firms as well as manufacturers. Held from 9 – 10:30 a.m. on June 17 in the 7th floor café, industry representatives will answer questions about career paths and will review resumes and portfolios.
New space presented in partnership with PLiNTH & CHiNTZ WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2009)
At the new ASID National Conference at Neocon, June 15 – 17 in Chicago, ASID introduces the first ever ASID Student Lounge. Located in the Merchandise Mart on the 8th floor (Suite 8-3136), emerging interior designers can take a break from the show floor and connect with peers and accomplished interior designers in a casual setting. Interior design legends will rotate in and out of the lounge to speak to students, tell them their story and answer questions. ASID Student Design Competition winning entries will also be on display.
Another opportunity for students, ASID continues the 15-year tradition of the ASID Career Exchange at NeoCon. Interior design students will meet one-on-one with leading architecture and design firms as well as manufacturers. Held from 9 – 10:30 a.m. on June 17 in the 7th floor café, industry representatives will answer questions about career paths and will review resumes and portfolios.
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DESIGN PROJECTS FOR PROFESSIONAL & SENIOR DESIGNERS
Attention BIDS Member Designers: Below are clients requesting interior designers. If anyone is interested in making contact, please do so. Also, send a message to Alicia to update her. Email: avalair@blackinteriordesigners.com
July 2009
name = Mrs. Smith
email = nichelleqsmith@hotmail.com
company = 205-477-4518
jobtitle = Birmingham
subject = AL
comments = Looking for designer to decorate foyer, living and formal dining
room. I have main furniture but need help with window treatment, wall color,
accent pieces, floral and accessories.
May 2009
name = Rosalind Gipson
email = rosalindp28@hotmail.com
company = 5123505549
jobtitle = Sunnyvale
subject = Texas
comments = We would like to have our masterbedroom/bath professionally
decorated. The room is fully furnished but we have no color (comforter, window
treatment, etc.)
name = Donna Y. White
email = niobiakeome@aol.com
company = 248-275-8792
jobtitle = Auburn Hills
subject = MI
comments = I am interested in a contemporary living room design. Thank you.
name = Dina
email = Moss
company = 310 9332638
jobtitle = Los Angeles
subject = CA
comments = I just need some help. I now am the owner of my childhood home that I
have no idea what to do with. It is beautiful home but my dad did liked it keep
it ol school! I want to make it young fresh and my style.. But I don’t know what
that is…it is a house in Ladera Heights a small community in LA. Four bedrooms,
three baths a living room ,family room and a dinning room
April 2009
name = Crista Johnson
email = cejohn11@asu.edu
company = 703-304-9774
jobtitle = Phoenix
subject = AZ
comments = Looking for an interior decorator who can work with existing
art/artifacts/wall hangings that the owner already possesses, and advise on
appropriate complement of wall color, drapery,textures, accents, furniture,etc
that will create an African/Caribbean decor to new home on a budget.
name = Lisa Bellanfonte
email = lisabellanfonte@hotmail.com
company = 202-368-7721
jobtitle = charlotte
subject = nc
comments = I have bought a new house and I need an interior designer
name = Erica
email = e.clark@sap.com
jobtitle = South Orange
subject = NJ
comments = looking to purchase historic home in South Orange NJ. Home has tons
of original details - however my husban and I have more modern tastes.
name = Calvin Rohan
email = Calro3@comcast.net
company = 6095679253
jobtitle = Berlin
subject = NJ
comments = Kitchen and dining room area. also mudroom. All to be incorporated
and maybe even remodeled. beginning stages, would like ideas before investing
huge amonuts of money. would like help from design to demo to dining.
July 2009
name = Mrs. Smith
email = nichelleqsmith@hotmail.com
company = 205-477-4518
jobtitle = Birmingham
subject = AL
comments = Looking for designer to decorate foyer, living and formal dining
room. I have main furniture but need help with window treatment, wall color,
accent pieces, floral and accessories.
May 2009
name = Rosalind Gipson
email = rosalindp28@hotmail.com
company = 5123505549
jobtitle = Sunnyvale
subject = Texas
comments = We would like to have our masterbedroom/bath professionally
decorated. The room is fully furnished but we have no color (comforter, window
treatment, etc.)
name = Donna Y. White
email = niobiakeome@aol.com
company = 248-275-8792
jobtitle = Auburn Hills
subject = MI
comments = I am interested in a contemporary living room design. Thank you.
name = Dina
email = Moss
company = 310 9332638
jobtitle = Los Angeles
subject = CA
comments = I just need some help. I now am the owner of my childhood home that I
have no idea what to do with. It is beautiful home but my dad did liked it keep
it ol school! I want to make it young fresh and my style.. But I don’t know what
that is…it is a house in Ladera Heights a small community in LA. Four bedrooms,
three baths a living room ,family room and a dinning room
April 2009
name = Crista Johnson
email = cejohn11@asu.edu
company = 703-304-9774
jobtitle = Phoenix
subject = AZ
comments = Looking for an interior decorator who can work with existing
art/artifacts/wall hangings that the owner already possesses, and advise on
appropriate complement of wall color, drapery,textures, accents, furniture,etc
that will create an African/Caribbean decor to new home on a budget.
name = Lisa Bellanfonte
email = lisabellanfonte@hotmail.com
company = 202-368-7721
jobtitle = charlotte
subject = nc
comments = I have bought a new house and I need an interior designer
name = Erica
email = e.clark@sap.com
jobtitle = South Orange
subject = NJ
comments = looking to purchase historic home in South Orange NJ. Home has tons
of original details - however my husban and I have more modern tastes.
name = Calvin Rohan
email = Calro3@comcast.net
company = 6095679253
jobtitle = Berlin
subject = NJ
comments = Kitchen and dining room area. also mudroom. All to be incorporated
and maybe even remodeled. beginning stages, would like ideas before investing
huge amonuts of money. would like help from design to demo to dining.
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Every morning we should arise blessed with a sense of renewal. In spite of the current challenges we face today on many levels, we still seek to satisfy our search for inspiration and fulfillment… SO WE SHOP.
We have been told time and time again that the retail landscape is dramatically over stored, some say by hundreds of thousands of stores. This fact is undeniable, but finding a source for African-inspired home furnishings on a reliable basis still remains a huge challenge.
Clearly when mo… Continue
We have been told time and time again that the retail landscape is dramatically over stored, some say by hundreds of thousands of stores. This fact is undeniable, but finding a source for African-inspired home furnishings on a reliable basis still remains a huge challenge.
Clearly when mo… Continue
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2009 COLORS OF SUCCESS DESIGN CONFERENCE & SEMINAR 3 Replies
IT IS FINALLY HERE!!!! The Colors of Success is the first design conference and seminar created by us and developed for us. There is a widespread group of professional Interior Designers, Decorato...
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Climate change and Things around us...?
Hi guys, was wondering if anyone would be interested to take a look on my latest article. Its about natural habitat and climate change... We’ve all heard the news, watched the television specials...
Started by Shawn Nov. 29, 2008.
The Obamas: Decorating the White House 1 Reply
Share your ideas for decorating the Obama's living quarters at the White House. What styles would suite the Obamas based on what you've seen from Michelle's eclectic fashion sense and Barack's suit...
Started by Alicia Valair. Last reply by Alicia Valair Nov. 20, 2008.
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Sanderson-UK
More lovely wallpapers and fabrics to drool over. I've never been too crazy about matching wallpaper and fabric, but the the Dandelion Clock pattern (at the top) is making me have second thoughts.
Orla Kiely @ Target
This has probably already been posted to every blog around already, so maybe consider this more of a reminder, but Orla Kiely will be offering her mid-century modern inspired wares at Target at the beginning February and I could not be more excited! Though I am not entirely sure how I feel about her mass producing her designs, I have to admit that it will be nice to actually be able to afford them without breaking the bank. Along with plates, trays and kitchen textiles, she is also offering various storage options, cushions and mats.
Lotus Bleu
San Fransisco's Lotus Bleu sells some lovely items for the home including an array vintage mid century modern chairs that have been reupholstered in bright and colorful fabrics. I adore these so much, and given that they are out of my price range I'm thinking it could be a relatively easy diy.
(Images via LotusBleu)
(Images via LotusBleu)
Found on Etsy - Stationary by Lexie Sullivan
So lovely!Simple and modern holiday cards from Lexie Sullivan's etsy shop.
Her work can also be found on lexiesullivan.com
(found via printpattern)
Autobhan @ Velocity Art and Design
(Images via velocityartanddesign.com)Direct - autoban-delaespada.com
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Each project in the "Top Ten Green Projects" awards by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) for 2008 was evaluated on ten measures, documented extensively on the COTE Web site. These include design innovation, community context and land use, longevity, bioclimatic design, water and energy conservation, materials, and indoor environment.
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Abaca Wall Shelf
Frame your storage in style. Shelving units don’t have to be dull, horizontal slabs of wood to fit with a modern home. The Abaca Wall Shelf takes the functionality of a flat shelf and adds three more sides to give you a frame for whatever knick-knacks you want to highlight and store at [...]Dianelli ADA Sconce
Artful lighting. Two shapes come together to make this sconce a subtle piece of art that will light up your living room, hallway, kitchen or bathroom. The rounded rectangular sconce itself if balanced by the two circles that rest comfortably underneath. This sconce is available in polished nickel or rubbed bronze. [...]Float Tray
Simple, stylish servings. Each time you bring out this Float Tray to serve your guests, you’ll love how light it is - not only in how it feels, but in its overall design. Using minimalist-inspired simplicity, this tray will match any kitchen that has stainless steel appliances and a modern appeal. The [...]Jenson Vases
Natural beauty. These Jenson Vases bring the natural world into your modern home without all the mess. They are inspired by naturally-occurring shapes, twigs and stones, and they will stand out as unique center pieces with or without flowers inside. They are hand-blown from thick smoky glass, and work as miniature statues [...]flip-top storage with mirror
Simple on the outside. Small spaces can celebrate, because the compact and ultra-functional design of this simple flip-top storage with mirror is designed for rooms low on space but high on style. Four lower drawers with simple, flat-facing fronts are complimented by the flip-top storage space that includes a medium-sized tempered glass mirror. [...]beale lounge chair
Summertime hangs thick in the air, and there’s no harm in having your decor match. This indoor Beale Lounge Chair is constructed of summery rattan, giving it a light, airy feeling that is tempered by the thick proportions. Its wide seat and back ensures that guests will be comfortable, and the thin, white [...]Classic Coffee Table
Black coffee, no-frills coffee table. Stripping something down to its elements can be a refreshing experience. This Classic Coffee Table offers a simple and straightforward design - it is a coffee table, and nothing more (other than a stylish modern piece with retro vibes). The mid-range height and thin legs produce a [...]Stockwell Pecan Trestle Dining Table
Solid, sophisticated surface. The Stockwell Pecan Trestle Dining Table is constructed from solid birch, and the sturdy frame will ensure that even your five course meal for six won’t strain this surface. It comes with two leaves that can be affixed to accommodate surprise guests, or to make room for that eye-catching centerpiece. [...]Blomus - Polished Bola Garden Globe Set
Reflect the lighter side of your garden. You can bring a touch of the faerie world to your own backyard with the strategic placement of the Blomus - Polished Bola Garden Globe Set. These reflective stainless steel spheres are serene and modern, and will subtly add a new dimension to your garden. [...]Antfarm
Your room will be crawling with style. Lighting is important in any room, and adds a special something to a modern home. The Antfarm creative lighting system allows your to design a web of light that is fully customizable based on your design instincts. You can choose from one to seven pods, [...]Furniture Store Blog
Stylish Bird Feeder from Das Moebel
Help out your two winged friends with this cool bird feeder that easily hangs from any tree branch or over hang. The open curved wood design and slatted surface make tossing bird food in easy. H 9,5 W 21 L...Flexible Seating Concepts by das möbel
In many public settings flexible seating concepts are important to allow you to shape the furniture to your audience, theme or current project. This same premise holds true in the home where you may have an active family or often...Fort System : Acoustic Wall / Room Dividers from Studio Arihiro Miyake
The design studio of Arihiro Miyake is very diverse with contributions from interior design to modern furniture products all with a creative element. Miyake who has an extensive background in space planning and interior decorating developed the Fort acoustic partition...Concrete Home Residence by Thomas Bendel
Concrete is perhaps one of the most useful tools in construction in stabilizing support structure or as a mainstay in road building. Designing a concrete home residence is a possibility as well as evidenced in this house by Thomas Bendel....Solid Wood "Alder" Furniture Collection from Brent Comber
Brent Comber as you can see works well with wood, and the natural progressing of his collection includes the "Alder" series which has pedestals, cubes, and a bench made from vertical stock. Shown here are the Alder Kiss which makes...Stunning Mexico Home Design by 7XA
This stunning Mexico home was designed by the architecture firm of 7XA Arquitectura. Lead architects on the project were Angel Lopez and Carlos Ortiz. This home is situated in El Uro, Mexico which is south of Monterey and just east...A New Spin on Traditional Furniture by Vincent Thomas Leman
In a previous post Furniture Fashion featured the decorative curvy bookcases of Vincent Thomas Leman that have a distinct look that is unmistakable. Leman's collection looks like something out of Alice in Wonderland and is basically "traditional furniture" that is...Amazing Chaise Furniture by René Sulc
René Sulc has an eye for design as evidenced in the chaise furniture presented in this article. This piece reminds me of architecture in how the shapes and curves are so well defined that they seem so planned out much...Tea Trolley 900 by Alvar Aalto
You have to go all the way back to 1937 and the World's Fair in Paris to remember when Alvar Aalto introduced his Tea Trolleys made from bent birch plywood, tile, and rattan. These Tea Trolleys feature the process of...Craziest Looking Sofa in the World?
You see a lot of things on the internet, but perhaps this is the craziest looking sofa in the world. As readers, I will leave that up to you to decide. About this piece, it was designed as a public...Panier : Multi-Purpose Storage Container / Side Table from Kartell
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec add their design efforts to the already diverse collection of modern home furnishings from Italian manufacturer Kartell. Their first signed piece is the Panier side table or storage container in a series of colored or transparent...Small Office Desk Solution for an Affordable $149
Most of us have lived in an apartment or loft where space is very limited. Creating a small office or a small desk in these types of spaces can be challenging. Further, this situation may not be permanent as you...Decorative Mesh Materials from Whiting & Davis
For the past century Whiting & Davis has been the major supplier for mesh material supplying interior designers and industrial engineers world wide. These intricate materials look like metal covered fabrics but upon a closer inspection these lustrous materials are...14 Contemporary Wall Lamps by Jens Siekmann
If you are looking for wall lamps and into cotemporary home decorating then these pieces from Jens Siekmann may be what you are looking for. Jens has created wall lamps that are part art and part lamp. Each design is...The Modern Italian Furniture Collection from Jesse of Italy
The Jesse modern furniture collection from Italy has really expanded in the right direction in the past few years and these pictures from the recent Salone del Mobile in Malano show what they are up to. I have had personal...DECORATING DIVA
Kitchen Design Expert: Susan Serra, CKD
Susan Serra is a CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer), CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist), USGBC (United States Green Building Council) member and NKBA. Susan is an award winning designer and the principal of Susan ...Kitchen and Bath Design Expert: Susan Palmer
Susan Palmer, CKD, CBD, owner of Susan Palmer Designs, has been designing award-winning custom kitchens & baths for more than 25 years. When Susan approaches a new design project, she does not impose a specific ...Kitchen and Bath Design Expert: Matthew Quinn
As one of the leading experts in kitchen design, Matthew Quinn has worked around the world to provide his clients with original, memorable kitchens and baths. Function is amply addressed, but so are aesthetics ...Kitchen and Bath Design Expert: Jamie Goldberg
Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS is an NKBA-certified, independent kitchen and bath designer in Tampa, Fl. She is also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist, helping clients remain safe and comfortable in their own homes ...Kitchen and Bath Design Expert: Fu Tung Cheng
Fu-Tung Cheng world renown, award winning designer-craftsman, speaker, author, artist and founder of Cheng Design and Cheng Design Products, Inc. brings an organic, balanced, Earth friendly, and aesthetically pleasing approach to his design work and ...Kitchen and Bath Design Expert: Lori Carroll
Committed to providing unsurpassed excellence in design, Lori Carroll draws on an outstanding education and notable experience in both residential and commercial design. With a BS degree in Interior Design from the University of Arizona ...Kitchen and Laundry Room Color Trends 2009: Purple
Purple has gained tremendous popularity in tile, wall paper, wall paint and accent pieces for kitchen and bath for 2009. Shown above Plum Brule and Iridescent Inkwell tile from Glass Tile Store . Viking Ranges ...Ask the Experts: Kitchen & Bath Design Trends
What do you see as the top Kitchen and Bath design trends for 2009? Lori Carroll of Lori Carroll & Associates is an award winning Kitchen and Bath Designer based out of Tucson, Arizona. Lori Carroll’s ...BELAY TILE-IN HANDRAIL from Kohler
Kohler’s Belay Tile-in Handrail for bathtubs and/or showers offers homeowners looking for safety, assistive bathroom accessories a cleverly concealed option to the ordinary, and often ugly, institutional style grab bars. According to Michael Wandschneide, marketing ...HealthCraft The Invisia Collection Safety Enhanced Bathroom Accessories
Who likes to be reminded that they’re aging and aren’t as strong, agile, flexible or physically balanced as they once were? We venture to guess none of us! That’s why we don’t want institution-like assistive ...HGTV Blog
What Are You Up to This Weekend?
If you’re thinking of puttering around the house, I’ve got some ideas for you. We’ve compiled a list of 20 home improvement projects that you can have done by Sunday night (in time to watch Showdown). All the projects have written and video instructions, all are relatively simple, inexpensive and some you can even do without [...]Gardening in a Parking Space
Don’t have the time or space to grow veggies? A blog post on Gardener’s Journal tells the story of an employee who doesn’t have a good spot for growing vegetables at home. She takes a pepper plant to work with her every day and, after parking, places it on the pavement behind her car, where [...]Decorating Scents
I love the smell of a clean, scented house. My favorite combo is Murphy’s Oil and incense, a churchy but homey smell. If I had to name a favorite incense it’d be Shoyeido’s Moss Garden, which makes the air smell like a quiet day in the forest. (Check out Shoyeido’s Making Scents blog for an [...]Weekend Inspiration
One of the best things about working for HGTV is knowing that we inspire people everyday. It gets even better when we see what happens when people get inspired to create their own masterpieces. Check out this great weekend project from a mom of 4 kids who goes by Jennwa, that was inspired after watching [...]Furniture by Angelo Surmelis is Officially on Sale!
Rate My Space host Angelo Surmelis began his July 4th holiday truly with a bang! This weekend, the first chair from his first furniture line (angelo: HOME) went on sale. Introducing the Garbo chair: More details and pics of angelo: HOME coming soon, so stay tuned!Happy July 4th!
Continuing the July 4th theme, I like this beautiful rug from Milliken. It includes the beach, patriotic colors and flip-flops. What else do you need for the summer months? I love sharing my weeks’ worth of posts every Saturday. This week included patriotic ornaments, an American quilt, fire cracker candles, flag decor and many other fun [...]HGTV Showdown: Back for Round Two!
We’ve got a fresh, action-packed episode ready for you this Sunday night at 10/9c. Host Jamie Durie challenges our celebrity teams: Sabrina Soto (Get It Sold) and Drew Lachey (host of HGTV’s $250,000 Challenge) versus Matthew Finlason (The Stagers) and Kristi Yamaguchi (yes, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi) to see who can best update this seriously dated bonus [...]Color Me Free
There are plenty of festive things to look forward to on July 4th, but one of the best is the colors. Red, white and blue — what a great palette to be immersed in this weekend! I’ve spent some time this week revisiting the goodies Chelsey and I captured on film during High Point Furniture Market in the [...]Tree Furniture and a Forest of Tree People
I came across a website with some of the coolest furniture art ever. This stuff takes years to make and is wonderful cross between forestry and high design. It’s called Pooktre. The artists form living trees into furniture as the trees grow. When the tree is the perfect shape, it is harvested, dried and finished. Not all the trees [...]Favorite Foods for July 4th
Ok, I have to admit I’m already dreaming about the food that’s awaiting me this weekend. Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and of course, any dessert that’s red, white and blue. Here are a few of my favorite ideas for this year: I love this recipe for fruit salsa and cinnamon chips. Yum! Brooke Reynolds at inchmark [...]© 2009 Created by Alicia Valair on Ning. Create Your Own Social Network
