Author archives: dev

Lights, Camera, Action!

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We may roll out the red carpet for Hollywood glam but when it comes to Oscar night, we can’t help but get swept up in the silver screen. But whether you’re shooting a major motion picture or remaking your living space, it’s important to remember what comes first— lights! From setting the mood to perhaps concealing the wrinkles of an aging starlet, great ligh[...]

Valentine’s Day: Saying ‘Ahhh Love You’

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Indulging one’s paramour on Valentine’s Day can take many forms; plying him or her with chocolate, wrapping a loved one in cashmere, blinding them with bling of some sort, providing a day away from the children a la a spa day. A spa day does sound nice – and if your readers want to know how to pamper their loved ones year-round (earning many more brownie poi[...]

Make Your Shower Uniquely Yours

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Rub a dub dub, forget the tub— When it comes to upgrading your bathroom, we say “Hit the showers!” One of the most important features in your bathroom, the shower is the place you go to unwind after a stressful day or energize yourself for the new one ahead. When it comes to customization, there’s no reason why your shower can’t be just as unique as you are.[...]

Oscar Bathrooms by Devon & Devon

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When it comes to furnishing an Oscar worthy bathroom, look no further than Devon&Devon. In addition to Villa Tre Ville, Franco Zeffirelli’s exclusive retreat in Positan, another project now connects Devon&Devon to the world of cinema: many suites at Palazzo Margherita, the historic nineteenth-century residence of Lucania Jonica, now owned by the d[...]

Great Gatsby Style

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Even though Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby isn’t hitting theatres until June, we can’t keep our love for the Roaring Twenties quiet. Nearly a century later, the 1920s produced timeless, modernist pieces that are still very much en vogue today. Sculptural forms with strong ties to architecture and design, faceted polished chrome and stainless steel, elegant [...]

Red Carpet Royalty

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As the countdown to the 85th Academy Awards begins, we can’t help but get swept up in the Oscar buzz. From the glitz and glamour to the fame and fortune, the allure of Hollywood’s most star-powered spectacle is utterly irresistible. But just because you’re watching from home doesn’t mean your decor can’t have the same star power. Here are some of our favorit[...]

Styleture's Design Trend Picks for 2013

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Out with the old, in with the new. With each New Year comes a new opportunity to refresh, recharge…and redecorate! But before the countdown to midnight and the Auld Lang Syne serenade begins, we wanted to share some of our favorite design trends sure to carry over into 2013. Need help getting the look? No problem! We’ve included some tips to help you get [...]

Winter Wonderland

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Brrrr…it may be that time of year to stay in and cuddle up by the fire, but who says the weather outside is frightful? We’re dashing through the snow! Even though, baby, it’s cold outside, when it comes to decorating our indoors, we’re inspired by the frosty outdoors. Here are some winter-inspired designs sure to have you exclaiming, “Let it snow, let it sno[...]

Emerald City Style

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“Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.” This week Pantone  chose Emerald as their 2013 Color of the Year. Sophisticated and luxurious, emerald is associated with prosperity and renewal. And it’s no surprise. Whether a glittering gemstone or a fresh sapling, the color green is a n[...]

Steampunk Luxury

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How do you fuse a blast from the past with a science fiction future? The answer is steampunk, an eclectic style that injects futuristic, steam-powered technology into the Victorian era. Taking inspiration from the works of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, steampunk creates an alternate reality where robots and Victorians share the same 19th century setting. W[...]