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Antique to Chic Upholstery
Atticmag | Kitchens, Bathrooms, Interior DesignFunky fabrics modernize antiques while allowing them to keep their vintage charm. A few years ago James Pickering was in New York visiting his friend, Timothy Warr, when the duo spotted a brightly upholstered chair in a shop window. It was a poor quality reproduction piece and, despite its outrageous price tag, was attracting a [...] -
Can you help this new 3D designer furnish his master bedroom?
mydeco blogEllie at mydeco.com14 Oct 2011 | 9:15 amMasters of the 3D tool mydeco’s pack of community members have varying degrees of know-how and expertise when it comes to our 3D room planner and they often share their tips in the forum. The 3D room planner is an innovative tool that lets anyone, be they interior designer, student or housewife, play around and create their dream room in 3D. I like to think of it as a virtual ‘try before you buy’ with home furnishings, decor, and even architecture. Many of our new community members pick the 3D tool up really quickly – they’re better than me in a jiffy! –… -
March of Dimes 2011 Designer Showhouse in Charlotte - Opens TODAY!
Mrs. Howard Personal ShopperLeah Kennelly7 Oct 2011 | 6:30 amThis year's Charlotte Showhouse opens today! Phoebe and the designers at our Charlotte store were very flattered to be included again this year, and they put together a beautiful room dining room that you are really going to love. The wall paint color is Cedar Key by Benjamin Moore and the trim is Pointing by Farrow & Ball. Check out the changes: Charlotte Showhouse Dining Room Before: Charlotte Showhouse Dining Room After: We had a lot of wonderful vendors who generously donated or loaned items for our room: - The dining room table is from Rose Tarlow from Ainsworth-Noah (404 231… -
4 bedrooms, each with 4 different choices of color and décor
Home Decorating TrendsSimona Ganea16 Oct 2011 | 11:28 pmThere are many different ways to decorate a bedroom. It all depends on the effect you are trying to obtain. You can either go for something relaxing and calm, for something dramatic, for something exotic or for something cozy. Here are 4 different bedroom, each offering 4 décor ideas. 1.Exotic bedroom style The first bedroom, like all the others in fact, uses African influences. As you can see, there are four different options in which you can decorate it and all of them are equally beautiful. They use light fabrics and bright colors that are both striking and acceptable in the bedroom. The… -
Room of the week – Modern living room
APD Interiors Blogapdinteriors11 Oct 2011 | 5:30 pmThis weeks Room of the Week is a modern living room featuring upholstered furniture and different wood finishes. From the House to Home gallery the room creates a comfortable look for modern living. This room features a plain neutral interior with the interest added through the use of wood and a small amount of pattern. This is one way to keep your interior fresh, a neutral base allows you to easily change the other elements on a regular basis. The lovely Sanderson design Dandelion Clocks is featured on the upholstered chair in this room. If you aren’t brave enough to choose to…
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The Power Lines Collection, Randy Twaddle Designs for CF Stinson
Catherine Minervini14 Oct 2011 | 9:30 amI love a view that is a true collage of textures, elements and objects: mountains, blue sky, rooftops, even power lines. Yes, sometimes they can be visual noise, but when you embrace their movement and physical structure, they add an interesting dimension to a layered view. The Power Lines Collection. Desgined by Randy Twaddle Designs. Manufactured by CF Stinson. So for those who can appreciate the intrinsic beauty of the pole-mounted electrical transformer and its draping lines, then you will love The Power Lines Collection by Randy Twaddle designs for CF Stinson. Two patterns that express… -
Finding Nemo: Novembre’s Chair for Driade
Alicita Rodriguez14 Oct 2011 | 9:19 amNew in 2011, the Nemo Chair designed by Fabio Novembre for Italian furniture company Driade, takes its name from various sources: the little fish hero in the Pixar movie, the Jules Verne novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and an ancient Greek tale. Designer Novembre explains the classical source: “Going further in time, in a classical era around the 800 B.C, Nemo should have been the name chosen by Odisseo to deceive Polifemo the cyclops of the Homer epic poem. Ulisse, used to disguise, declares that his name is Nemo, no-one, in order to escape from certain death: the destruction… -
The Collective Motion Mini Stool by CSD Studio for Jofco
Sonja Hall14 Oct 2011 | 9:16 amBill and Lynda of CSD Studio create designs for Jofco based on a balance. Winning multiple awards for their contract furniture designs that break down the barriers of functionality and fun, they recently enhanced their Collective®Motion line that debuted this year at NeoCon 2011 with the Collective Mini Stool that falls under their guest seating line to draw a balance between office and lounge. Collective Motion, UST4517. Designed by CSD Studio. Manufactured by Jofco. The Two Collective Mini Stool Styles Enhance the Collective Motion Line of Contract Office Furniture by Jofco. By bringing… -
Ovate Organic: Origin by Gregg Parsell
Alicita Rodriguez14 Oct 2011 | 7:59 amWhen I was little growing up in Miami, the neighbors used to pay me and a friend to pick up pinecones from their yards. They were large, oval conifer cones, as big as bejeweled Faberge eggs. It wasn’t until much, much later—when I saw the very same cones for sale in a Kansas Christmas shop—that I realized that such trash is another man’s treasure. Of course, even as a child, I knew that the tree cones had a lovely shape and an enchanting geometry. The conifer cones remind me very much of Origin, a pendant light designed by Gregg Parsell. Origin pendant light. Designed by Gregg… -
The Modular 1x1 LED Desk Lamp by Victor Vetterlein
Sonja Hall13 Oct 2011 | 9:42 amNot sure if the design was meant to remind us of a riddle, but the 1 x 1 LED Desk Lamp by Victor Vetterlein is as close to a play on ideas as a lighting fixture can get. I want to introduce it with a simple question: What is made from recycled wood, bendable aluminum and can be molded into different shapes? Maybe a limited edition Gumby doll, but certainly not something that would illuminate your work space. 1 x 1 LED Desk Lamp. Designed by Victor Vetterlein. A Little Change is Always Good, Even in the Form of the 1 x 1 LED Desk Lamp by Victor Vetterlein. “Composed of a wood stick (made…
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weekly wrap up + book shelf ideas
Stephanie14 Oct 2011 | 10:00 amWhew! It’s been a long week and Amy and I are looking forward to being back in Brooklyn on Sunday. We’ve had so much fun in Minneapolis, Chicago, Dallas (and I’m sure Austin will be a blast this weekend) but it’s always nice to head home again. Since all a this traveling has been about a book, I thought I’d wrap up this week with a slideshow over at the HuffPo that rounded up some great book storage ideas from Design*Sponge at Home. Halligan’s DIY library table above has been a favorite of mine for almost a year now and the ski-shelves below from PJ’s… -
in the kitchen with: jill donenfeld’s pondicherry toasts
Kristina Gill14 Oct 2011 | 9:00 amEach week, we try to bring you a recipe that would fit nicely in your arsenal as a stand-alone dish or a building block. When discussing recipes with Jill Donenfeld, founder of the weekly home-chef service The Culinistas, it was revealed that Jill had spent significant time in India working on a cookbook. We thought it would be a great idea for her to share a recipe for an Indian spice mix. Enter vadouvan, a popular Indian spice used in France but originally from Pondicherry. Jill has proposed making your own spice mix and using it to flavor yogurt to create the base for… -
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Grace Bonney14 Oct 2011 | 8:00 amI’m so excited to head down to Austin today- not only because we’re excited for the book party, but because I’ve had a list of shops I’ve wanted to check out there for years. At the top of my list are Bows + Arrows and Schatzelein. When I’m traveling I rarely buy anything that can’t fit in my purse or backpack (my carry-on is full of craft demo materials) so both of these shops have the sort of small-scale accessories that I love. These geometric charms and bracelets are my favorites and I’m dying to check them out in person this weekend. The charms… -
IDS West Conference
Stephanie14 Oct 2011 | 7:00 amAs a Canada novice, my first Vancouver experience will definitely bring me back to the Great North. Not only is the city impeccably clean and beautifully designed, but the people are some of the most generous and genuinely kind in North America. And while this metropolitan city is probably best known for its recent gig as host to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Vancouver hosts many innovative events, including the One of a Kind Show, the PuSH International Performing Arts Festival and most recently, the Interior Design Show West (IDS West). I was lucky enough to be invited to the IDS West… -
hand & eye studio terracotta lamps
Kate Pruitt14 Oct 2011 | 6:00 amI’m really digging exposed raw materials lately, as evidenced by my love of this and this. I would be thrilled at the prospect of starting over with the lighting in my apartment, and if I could, I would definitely snag one of these gorgeous terracotta lamps for the kitchen. These are the first products available from the new UK-based Hand & Eye Studio founded by architect and designer Tom Housden just this year. The terracotta reflects a warm, friendly light, and I really love the basic shapes Tom has chosen — not overstated, just classic, modern and super stylish. The studio will…
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Quick Fix: Correct Squeaky Floors and Sticky Doors (3 photos)
16 Oct 2011 | 6:59 pmNo matter how often you work on your house, there always seems to be a few things that are never completely fixed. Squeaky floors and sticky doors are definitely on that list. They're annoying, but not quite annoying enough to call a handyman at the first sign of trouble. Atlanta contractor Clark... -
Guest Picks: Everything Orange (20 photos)
16 Oct 2011 | 1:12 pmI can't think of October without thinking about the color orange. Look around; you're sure to spot it on pumpkins by front doors and on trees when the leaves start to change. Why not bring in a bit of that happy orange into your home? These items will help you do just that. Bryn from Bryn... -
Warm Up Your Rooms With a Beautiful Off-White Paint (8 photos)
16 Oct 2011 | 1:05 pmOne of my favorite clothing items is my off-white winter coat. Even though it's such a light color, it has a warm glow, looks cozy, and I can wear anything with it. That's exactly how I feel about using off-white paint in a room. Unlike stark white, warmer tinted whites bring a subtle radiance to... -
Fall Checklist: 8 Ways to Winterize Your Patio (8 photos)
16 Oct 2011 | 8:25 amA big chunk of fall is devoted to preparing for winter. Whether it's enjoying clear skies and the few remaining sunny days, or getting the most out of your garden before the frost hits, we all instinctively know that we have to get ready for darker, wetter, colder days ahead. If you're a homeowner,... -
Easy Wall Décor: Beautiful Baskets (13 photos)
16 Oct 2011 | 8:14 amIf you are looking for an interesting alternative to more traditional works of art, open your eyes to other objects. Consider baskets; they add unique shapes and textures to a room, and hanging them on the wall will make you see them in a new way. Here's a look at how baskets can shine in a variety of...
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Gorgeous Paris Apartment of Jean-Christophe Aumas
decor811 Oct 2011 | 8:54 amI’m so smitten by the Paris apartment of Jean-Christophe Aumas that has been in numerous decorating magazines over the past few years – I spotted it in Maire Claire Maison first where these images are from below. This home is totally Palm Springs mid century meets Paris, right!? HOW FUN. The decorating idea that I’m taking away from these photos is the painted firewood shown above. Brilliant. I really, really love it. I’d like to try it in 80′s neon hues. Fab! You have a bit of pink, black, grey, red, teal and eye-catching acid green. If you don’t know… -
Designer Fluff Pillows + Gorgeous Rooms
decor811 Oct 2011 | 7:53 amI’ve been chatting for several weeks with Designer Fluff and finally have a moment to breath to post about these gorgeous pillows that are modern, bold and pattern delicious! They sent in some gorgeous in-situ product shots that really show off the beauty of their cushions. I love seeing them live in a space, makes me want to own some even more. Founder and creative director Audra Canfield is FIT educated and a New York-based Interior Designer. From chevrons to ethnic prints, Designer Fluff has a little something for everyone. Pillows on a bookcase! All pillows shown are offered in a… -
Filming In My Work Studio Today
decor811 Oct 2011 | 7:16 amHello everyone! I’ve had such a fun day so far so I have to share it with you! This morning a film team came from Berlin to shoot a video in my work studio and in one of my favorite Hannover shops, Raumformplan, owned by lovely Janin. The film is for the Myself magazine (a Conde Nast publication) Liebling Awards in which I was nominated – it’s a very exciting honor and next week I’ll fly to Munich to attend their red carpet event and awards ceremony to see who will win. I’m so excited about it! (From left – Producer – Lutz Winde, Makeup artist –… -
Louise Body Designs
decor810 Oct 2011 | 6:39 amDid I tell you that I was able to see the highly regarded collection of designer Louise Body after my lecture at Decorex last month? Oh I did… And it was simply fantastic to be a part of it all. Here are some photos so you can see what her recent work looks like. I’ve been a fan for a long time and love seeing how she evolves. The shots of pink and yellow in these cushions below make me smile. It all looks very English, doesn’t it? What about you? Spot anything you like? When I blog of these beautiful things designed by talented people I think of how I could have the most… -
Atelier Areti – New Lighting!
decor810 Oct 2011 | 6:07 amIf you like birds then one of these lamps will surely light you up today! As mentioned in the previous post, I attended 100% Design in London last month as a speaker and was able to briefly walk around grabbing vendors materials who caught my eye as I went. One company, Atelier Areti, had some fabulous lighting on display. This interdisciplinary design practice is based in both London and France with partner studios in Sweden and Germany. I love their Acorn and Alouette lights but for a more sophisticated pendant, the Gris shown directly above is sexy and gorgeous. I would love the Alouette…
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AART Architecture’s Elsinore Culture Center Encloses a Historic Shipyard With a Crystalline Facade
Molly Cotter16 Oct 2011 | 11:05 pmRead the rest of AART Architecture’s Elsinore Culture Center Encloses a Historic Shipyard With a Crystalline Facade Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: AART, AART architects, Architecture, Denmark, denmark architecture, denmark cultural center, denmark shipyard, eco design, elsinore, elsinore culture yard, green design, recycled architecture, Recycled Materials, recycled shipyard, Sustainable Building, sustainable design, the culture yard -
6 Unique Handmade Halloween Costumes from Etsy
Mark Boyer16 Oct 2011 | 11:54 amMaking a DIY Halloween costume is great, but if you don’t have a crafty bone in your body it could be disastrous. However! That’s no excuse for sending your kid out in a store-bought costume. You can suit your little ones up in charming, handmade costumes. Just log on Etsy to browse a selection of costumes that are greener and far more unique than your conventional costume. MORE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: DIY, etsy, halloween, halloween costumes, homemade, Inhabitots, kids -
David Mach Creates Enormous Sculptures from Coat Hangers and Matches
Helen Morgan16 Oct 2011 | 11:18 amArtist David Mach has found an alternative use for all those coat hangers hanging in our closets, by turning them into enormous life-like sculptures like this giant gorilla seen above. Dubbed King Silver, the silver-back stood frozen in time beating his chest while towering over viewers at the entrance of last month’s V&A exhibition ‘Power of Making‘. A breathtaking welcome to the simple gallery space, King Silver prompted most visitors to stop and take a closer look at the bundles of coat hangers that formed the awesome (and rather frightening!) figure. Read the rest… -
Think Outside the Box With These DIY Cardboard Costumes
Mark Boyer16 Oct 2011 | 10:23 amWant to make sure your kid has the coolest costume on the block when you take them trick-or-treating? Then forget those conventional, store-bought Halloween costumes, and construct your own custom costume out of cardboard. It’s cheaper, more eco-friendly, and of course, it’ll be more fun. Making a cardboard costume can be pretty challenging, especially if you choose to go the more ambitious route to construct a full-body robot suit or a killer sea monster. But those projects aren’t for everyone. Click through to Inhabitots for some Halloween inspiration, and detailed… -
Gucci Staff in China Claim Severe Abuse That Resulted in Illness and Miscarriages
Nicole Abene16 Oct 2011 | 9:40 amGucci‘s flagship store in Shenzhen, China, has been accused by former staff of sweatshop-like abuse. Five ex-employees of the luxury brand cited abuse so severe that they suffered from stomach and urinary illnesses and even miscarriages. Click ahead to see the accusations and what steps Gucci is taking to prevent this from happening again. READ MORE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: china, eco-fashion, Ethical Fashion, green fashion, Gucci, human rights, shenzhen, Sustainable Fashion, sustainable style, sweatshops, workers rights
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Art & Design London Succeeds With an Outstanding Mix of Pieces on Offer
13 Oct 2011 | 9:00 pmThe five-day show covers the trajectory of modern art in all its facets from its early beginnings in the late 1870s to the present day. -
Storage Solutions for Athletic Gear — Shopping With David Rosenkvist
11 Oct 2011 | 9:00 pmAfter moving to Brooklyn from a town outside Copenhagen, David Obel Rosenkvist of the furniture company Fritz Hansen figures out how to store his family’s outdoor equipment. -
Dering Hall and Gilt Sites to Offer High-End Furnishings
11 Oct 2011 | 9:00 pmDering Hall and Gilt Home, two new Web sites, are betting that consumers want more online access to full-priced high-end design. -
In Vermont, One Couple, Two Houses and the Bridge in Between
11 Oct 2011 | 9:00 pmEleanor Lanahan and John Douglas, Vermont artists of a certain age, found a way to live together but have creative spaces of their own by (literally) building a bridge. -
The Unhappy Hipsters on Their New Book — Q&A
11 Oct 2011 | 9:00 pmMolly Jane Quinn and Jenna Talbott, the creators of the Unhappy Hipsters blog, on their new book, “It’s Lonely in the Modern World.”
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Futuristic Roca London Gallery by Zaha Hadid Architects
Lavinia17 Oct 2011 | 2:41 amZaha Hadid Architects have completed Roca London Gallery, an impressive project with a futuristic appearance located in Chelsea Harbour district near King’s Road. Roca is a strong bathroom products brand which emphasizes on innovative ideas. According to the architects, The Roca London Gallery is “a single space of 1100m2 including connected, semi-open zones for product displays and a meeting room space seamlessly incorporating a range of state-of-the-art interactive technologies and audio visual resources. Designed as a versatile multi-purpose environment, the Gallery will host a… -
How to ‘Treat’ your Halloween Home with Festive Decor
RoniqueGibson17 Oct 2011 | 1:42 amHalloween is one of those holidays that either you love it or you could do without it. For those who like the idea of decorating their home for the holiday, but not necessarily going all out with the black cauldrons and scary black cats, here are some ideas for your home. Instead of focusing on the dark side, how about ‘treating’ your home to fun ideas for your kids, playful decor for the young at heart, and using these inspiring tips to make your Halloween home a memorable one this year? Here are some ideas to get you started! A subtle decor approach to Halloween: If you’re taste for… -
Spacious and Fresh Modern Apartment in Bratislava
Lavinia17 Oct 2011 | 12:32 amWe recently received an impressive contemporary apartment design from Juraj Karlík, of Neopolis Studio. According to the press release we were sent, the project belongs to designer Vierka and we were happy to see that it is located in a city that we did not yet cover on Freshome: Bratislava, Slovakia. The flat consists of a large open plan living room, joined with kitchen and dining area. Two entrances connect this space with the outdoor terraces. All furniture and interior elements were custom designed and developed in order to provide sense of space. The loft also features a children’s… -
Modern Lampshades With Intriguing Perforated Patterns
Lavinia16 Oct 2011 | 1:05 amFinding the perfect lighting scheme for a room can be quite tricky. When in search for something original, shades are a good solution. These modern pendant lamps were designed by Hanna Francis for company Skandivis and have a unique appearance. Their shape is unusual, eye-catching and easy to integrate in contemporary bedrooms that have a modern or classic design. When the light is on, they will emit a soft glow, one that will enhance the atmosphere of the room. The perforations allow light to play and project various geometric shapes on the walls. The flower and leaf patterns will bring a… -
Freshome Saturday Design Spotter
Lavinia15 Oct 2011 | 1:50 amSince our research is …endless, we decided to create a special post that brings together some of the best interiors we see on Saturdays. Why on this particular day? Considering that during the week we usually publish news, interviews and the projects you guys send over, that leaves little time for stumbling across *other* genius random interiors. But most of all, we chose this day because we want to give you something to dream about during the week-end and because we love Saturday design spotting. Without any further ado, here are some cool ideas we captured this morning, while trying…
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What We Saw » Inside the VitraHaus
Miyoko Ohtake15 Oct 2011 | 11:38 amby Miyoko OhtakeOne of the highlights of my recent trip to Basel, Switzerland, was crossing the border to visit the Vitra campus in Weil-am-Rhein, Germany, about 25 minutes from Basel, and exploring the VitraHaus. The five-story structure looks like seven longhouses stacked one on top of each other, and it houses the entire Vitra collection. The best part: you're encouraged to take a seat and test out all the pieces. -
Product Spotlight » Inspired by the Miller House
Jaime Gross14 Oct 2011 | 3:00 pmby Jaime GrossI just learned about this new series of products inspired by one of the country’s most iconic examples of mid-century Modernist residential architecture—the Miller House and Garden in Columbus, Indiana. We featured this project, which was designed by Eero Saarinen, with interiors by Alexander Girard and landscape design by Dan Kiley, in our May issue, online here. This past spring it opened to the public for the first time ever, as a house museum owned by the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Now, in an effort to help support the preservation of this singular architectural… -
Week in Review » Friday Finds 10.14.11
Dwell Staff14 Oct 2011 | 12:05 pmby Dwell StaffHappy Friday to you all! Today we present a round-up of our favorite websites, photos, and videos. From compendiums of obscure book illustrations, to epicurean photography (can you tell it's close to lunch?), to landscape design around the globe, scroll down to see what's been on the minds of the staff at Dwell. -
Event Spotlight » Eames Time Machine
Erika Heet14 Oct 2011 | 9:00 amby Erika HeetTo stand in the e