Author archives: dev

Social Media & Design

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The design industry is subject to trends and quick changes, so it’s important that we all have a handle on the evolving business tools at our disposal. There are many, many social networking platforms to choose from – it’s a dizzying array – so we’ve compiled a quick overview of sites that you should be aware of and working with if you’re looking to b[...]

Universally Good Design

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As the population of the United States and much of the developed world ages, as evidenced by long term trends indicating smaller families and older parents, we are increasingly seeing homes and products that are oriented towards the less mobile segments of our population. Far too often, Universal Design – which incorporates features that make it easi[...]

Bathroom Tech

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Looking back upon the several thousand years of recorded human history, the past century has seen our kind propelled to new heights of technological achievement. We now live longer lives and enjoy a quality of life unparalleled in the past. The average person can now painlessly communicate with people on the other side of the world without any bother.[...]

Out Of This World Designs!

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Is your space the final frontier or does your décor look like a blast from the past? Whether you’re looking to update your crash pad or your launch pad, we’ve found futuristic furnishings to help take you into the space age. Join us as we count down to lift off for these design supernovas that take us over the moon! Corbett Lighting- Quasar LED Pendant [...]

Make a Summer Splash!

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Summer is the time to cool off, whether it’s by taking a relaxing dip in the tub or a running cannonball leap into your neighbor’s pool. We’ve picked out our favorite water-inspired pieces guaranteed to make a splash. Just don’t forget your cap and goggles! Watermark Designs – Designer Shower Drain Blowing soap bubbles is a summer backyard tradition[...]

Zephyr Ventilation Showroom

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Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Zephyr Ventilation is known among chefs and kitchen designers as a design-centric maker of range hoods that function as centerpieces of beautiful kitchens. Interested to see how a company like Zephyr operates its one and only Zephyr showroom, Styleture dropped by for a visit to check out the space and was se[...]
Stone Forest Road Trip!

Stone Forest Road Trip!

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With summer in full swing, there's no better time than now to take a road trip.  So buckle up, because Stone Forest is taking us on a virtual road trip to some of their favorite destinations nationwide. Better yet, they're stopping at places full of natural beauty- just like Stone Forest designs! The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the[...]

Gold Medal Design Winners!

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With the 2012 London Summer Olympics fast approaching, we’re inspired by the competitive spirit of victorious design. From bathroom champions to lighting stars, we’ve tracked down products that convey the Olympian spirit and take home the gold. GRAFF Faucets – Sento The brand new London Aquatics Centre is home to concrete diving platforms that bring to mind[...]

Totally RAD Design

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Ryan Anderson founded RAD Furniture to be a studio that approaches furniture design differently. Focused on wood and metal, all of their pieces are designed with an expectation of durability and weather-resistance to ward off Texas summer storms and sun. As Ryan says, he is “obsessed with the efficient production of heirloom-quality goods that are functional[...]

Labor Day

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Don’t wear white after Labor Day! This adage has been uttered as the seasons change from summer’s lazy days to the cooler days of fall. Considered passé after Labor Day by the glitterati during the 19th century and still adhered to today by some, there are reasons to celebrate and enjoy summer white—well after Labor Day and into the year! Caroma® -Invisi Se[...]