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Interior Design Gets A Fresh Australian Twist

May 22, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

White Horse Home represents a line of home decor that is simple, contemporary, and entirely Australian made. White Horse Home specializes in a small range of cushions, wall hangings, and textile designs that are handcrafted from fine linens and leather that sure to be finding their way into top luxury homes everywhere.... Read More

Designer Furniture Combines Smart Technology & Timeless Glamour

May 18, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Portuguese design company Jetclass is responsible for a trademark line of luxury lifestyle products that are both timeless in craft, yet incredibly technologically advanced. The company offers numerous collections, each focusing on a different design element and feel. The New York Collection is reminiscent of 1930’s glamour— the era of Frank Sinatra, swing, and smoky lounges, but with a contemporary twist.... Read More

Brabbu | Contemporary Furniture Blends Nature and Design

May 17, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

BRABBU design brand features an incredible catalogue showcasing some of the best home furnishings and luxury home accessories. From artful furniture and rugs, to innovatively designed lights and casegoods, BRABBU offers full line contemporary-minded products that make beautiful additions to any interior design plan.... Read More

Kitchen Design | Our Latest Picks for the Luxury Home

May 16, 2012  |   Contributor: Andrew DeGregorio

Over the course of the years the kitchen has become the heart of the home. Family and friends tend to gather in this area more than any other room in the house. The simplicity of a sleek and stylish contemporary luxury kitchen can truly compliment your living space. There are many designs styles to choose from and an even larger list of designers. We have have narrowed them down to a few of our favorite picks this week.... Read More

Sleep on a Cloud With Stearns & Foster's Lux Estate Mattress

May 10, 2012  |   Contributor: Kellie K. Speed

One of the keys to continued great health is getting a good night’s sleep every night. While everyone knows this, it’s important to find a mattress that provides all of the comfort and support you need. Sealy Stearns & Foster does just that with its Lux Estate collection.... Read More

Hyphae Lamps Connect Nature With Art and Technology

May 9, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Somewhere between the realms of nature and science is the Hyphae Lamp from design firm Nervous System. In a series of literally one-of-a-kind lamps, the Hyphae is part of a new algorithmically generated lighting design.... Read More

Sofas That Are Sure to Make a Unique Statement

May 2, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

By definition a couch is: "a piece of furniture for seating from two to four people, typically in the form of a bench with a back, sometimes having an armrest at one or each end, and partly or wholly upholstered and often fitted with springs, tailored cushions, skirts, etc." But in the hands of a clever designer, a sofa can really push those boundaries into much more.... Read More

Victorian Home Built in 1903 Gets a 21st Century Makeover

May 1, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza  |  5 Comments

From the creative genius of Mell Lawrence Architects comes this remodeling of The Baylor Street House, a Victorian home built in 1903. The age of the house provided a challenge for the design team who aimed to modernize the building. Some of the projects at The Baylor Street House included converting the attic into a master bedroom, adding a sky light, updating the kitchen appliances and building space for a fireplace, island, and banquette as well as revamping the back porch and installing galvanized steel windows.... Read More

Tisettanta Offers Savvy Kitchen Solutions in Brera Design

May 1, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

The Brera Kitchen by Tisettanta design is simultaneously industrial and rustic in it's design aesthetic, using wood elements in a compact space. At first glance, the Brera Kitchen appears nearly minimalistic, with flat walls concealing the inner workings.... Read More

Electrolux is Turning Up the Heat Outdoors

Apr 30, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Your backyard, whether it big or small, holds many possibilities for its use — relaxing, hosting parties, gardening and more. The Outdoor Kitchen from Electrolux helps you combine all of these functions so you can utilize and enjoy it even more.... Read More

Tetra Shed Creates Geometric Solution For Additional Home Space

Apr 27, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Initially designed as a solution to the growing number of home offices, Innovation Imperative's Tetra Shed is actually a multifunctional space maker. Challenging the notion that a home office is a converted room in a home, Tetra Shed is a modular system that offers a creative take on the cube-style home offices that have crept up recently.... Read More

San Francisco Architects Use Staircase Design in a Surprising Way

Apr 26, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Susan Chastain, though a professor of architecture herself at California College of the Arts, surrendered her 1920’s, Marina-style home in Potrero Hill to the talents of Neal Schwartz and architects of the San Francisco Schwartz and Architecture firm. The project was a challenge for Schwartz, who had to work with the home’s many different levels. Schwartz's goal was to find a way to bring the space together while minimizing a sense of disconnection between rooms. In a quote from the San Francisco Chronicle about the 2008 renovation, Chastain said, “Staircases don't just exist to get you up and down."... Read More

Justin Timberlake Brings His Sexy Style to HomeMint

Apr 25, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman  |  1 Comment

Justin Timberlake is one stylish dude, sporting leather jackets just as well as he wears a red carpet suit. But who knew that his interest in style had entered the home? Apparently it has, as Timberlake has become the latest celebrity to lend his fashionable eye to BeachMint with the upcoming HomeMint website.... Read More

Rotating Pods are Landing in Backyards All Over the World

Apr 18, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman  |  1 Comment

Every spring homeowners start revamping their backyard or garden, adding a path here or a table there. This year, you can throw out your old, boring outdoor furniture and try something new by bringing in a rotating pod from Ornate Garden. These futuristic spaces provide luxurious outdoor living solutions for gardens around the world. One of their most creative and opulent offering happens to be a "rotating pod," perfect for enjoying your outdoor space any time of year.... Read More

Transform Your Swimming Pool into a Dance Floor With Hydrofloors

Apr 10, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Are you building your dream house and trying to decide between an indoor or outdoor pool? Maybe you like to swim laps but your kids want to play; or perhaps you want an indoor pool but don't want to compromise the space in your home.... Read More

Ultra Modern Kitchen Design by Snaidero Wins Coveted Award

Apr 9, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman  |  1 Comment

Snaidero design company is dedicated to creating kitchens using the best possible materials and crafting them to withstand the test of time. Once again, the efforts of the notable Italian company have paid off with the award winning Ola20 kitchen design. The "Good Design Award," established in Chicago in 1950, has become the most coveted and impressive international award for the design sector.... Read More

Robert Passal's Passion for Interior Design Stems From Unlikely Place

Mar 30, 2012  |   Contributor: Gail Doby

Robert Passal began his career working for antiques dealer John Roselli, which served as both his design boot camp and graduate school for design. Passal, who opened his own interior design firm in 2000, credits his time with Roselli as being a “hands-on tutorial” in furniture, interior design, and decorative arts.... Read More

Whiskey Barrels Transform into One-of-a-Kind Furnishings

Mar 26, 2012  |   Contributor: Ray Pearson  |  2 Comments

In the United States, a barrel crafted from American white oak (Quercus alba) and used to age the spirit that will become Bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey*, sour mash, or any number of craft whiskies can be used only once, as specified by law.s... Read More

Elegant Additions' Luxurious Kitchen and Bath Fixtures

Mar 19, 2012  |   Contributor: Kellie K. Speed  |  1 Comment

If someone told Julie Koch when she was starting out that she would end up with three showrooms in two states, turning an idea into a multi-million-dollar luxury kitchen and bath fixture company, she never could have believed it. We spoke with her recently to discuss how homeowners can find the style that is right for them, how she stands out from her competition and the project that changed her life.... Read More

Pet Beds by Dutch Dog Design

Feb 27, 2012  |   Contributor: Kellie K. Speed

Four-legged friends have become a big part of family life; even more so now that pet-friendly hotels are not only welcoming dogs but rolling out the red carpet for their stay. Now, you can continue that pampered pooch treatment right at home with Dutch Dog Design’s DoggySnooze elevated dog bed. The beds were designed by an avid dog lover so you know they are crafted using the best health, safety and design standards. Finally, we have found the perfect dog bed!... Read More

Mattresses by Saatva Offer Comfort, Support and Reliability

Feb 21, 2012  |   Contributor: Kellie K. Speed  |  4 Comments

It’s been a while since you replaced your mattress — more than eight years to be exact — and you are now in the market for a new one. Where do you start? You can always visit a home furnishings store to find a mattress that is best suited for you by trying them out, but have you ever considered ordering one online?... Read More

Interior Designer Annie Selke on the Five Fresh American Decorating Styles

Feb 17, 2012  |   Contributor: Kellie K. Speed  |  1 Comment

Don’t you just wish you could look at an empty space and envision it coming alive with color, fabrics and furniture? If you are like me and have a hard time getting in touch with your inner interior designer, then be sure to check out Annie Selke’s new book, Fresh American Spaces.... Read More

Design Writer Linda O’Keeffe Reveals the Brilliance of White

Feb 16, 2012  |   Contributor: Gail Doby

The color white is underappreciated. When it comes to design, some critics may consider it blah, unimaginative, and pedestrian. Linda O’Keeffe disagrees. Her book, Brilliant: White in Design, explores the color and its multi-facets from a design perspective. “I think white has this ability to harmonize furnishings and textiles from every period, every prominence, and every geographic location,” says O’Keeffe.... Read More

Sweetwater Bungalows Bring the Outdoors Inside

Jan 25, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman  |  2 Comments

The best part of camping is getting to enjoy the great outdoors and feel a real connection with nature. The worst part of camping is feeling exposed to the elements and feeling far away from civilization. The solution is a Sweetwater Bungalow, which brings luxury into the great outdoors — or the backyard.... Read More

Pella 350 Series Sliding Glass Doors Delivery Maximum Energy Efficiency

Jan 18, 2012  |   Contributor: Kellie K. Speed

If you are looking to modernize your home, one of the quickest and easiest ways to get started is by simply replacing the sliding glass doors. Pella Corporation has recently introduced a new line of vinyl sliders (the 350 series) that are not only affordable but also durable.... Read More

Stickley Furniture in the Arts and Crafts Movement

Jan 11, 2012  |   Contributor: Ray Pearson  |  1 Comment

A parallel between the mythical phoenix, rising from near extinction, and Stickley, Audi & Company is easy to draw. Remaining true to the design philosophy and quality standards established over a century ago by Gustav Stickley, today’s company is flourishing as one of the leading makers of fine-quality American Arts and Crafts furniture.... Read More

Minimal USA Designs Grimshaw Architects' New York City Office

Jan 9, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

The Italian design dynamos at Minimal USA, a firm that provides bespoke solutions for kitchens and baths, have been busy redesigning the new home of Grimshaw Architects, an innovative New York-based architectural studio.... Read More

Prestyl USA Perfects the Art of Heating a Room

Jan 6, 2012  |   Contributor: Kellie K. Speed

With the high price of heating today’s homes, more and more people are looking for cost effective solutions. The folks at Prestyl USA have come up with an inventive and beautiful way to do just that by introducing radiant artwork heating panels. The customizable infrared panels are not only cost efficient, but make an elegant addition to any room.... Read More

 
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