Author archives: dev

Pendant Power: Styleture’s Favorite LED Pendant Lights

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Pendant lights, also known as drop or suspender lights, are single light fixtures that hang from the ceiling, typically suspended by a cord, chain, or metal rod. They are often used in multiples, hung in a straight line over kitchen countertops and dinette sets, or sometimes in bathrooms. They are notable for coming in a range of sizes and a variety of mater[...]

Bold and Beautiful: Our Favorite Granite Kitchen Sinks

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Granite is an igneous rock that developed as magma cooled over millions of years. It can be mined, cut and polished for a beautiful finish. Granite forms in a variety of beautiful colors including: red, blue, brown, green, orange, white and other natural colors. Apart from the beauty of granite, it possesses an incredible strength, durability and longevity. [...]

Smokin’ Design: Chimney House by Marcio Kogan & Studio MK27

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If you’ve ever been to Sao Paulo, Brazil, you know it’s a city that is already infused with plenty of “cool” character. Now, the decidedly chill Chimney House by Marcio Kogan and Studio MK27 has elevated the city’s cool once again. Oozing with architectural harmony, the Chimney House features slatted decking, lined concrete ceilings and patched hardwood[...]

Designer Spotlight: Bike Furniture Design

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The Styleture editorial team is always on the lookout for creative furniture designs; especially ones that make use of recycled materials that many would consider trash. Bike Furniture Design (BFD), based out of Marquette, Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior, is a design and manufacturing studio specializing in contemporary/modern furniture made primaril[...]

Hot Architecture: Bay of Fires Lodge

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Tasmania, an island and Australian state situated about 150 miles south of the continent, is one of those rare destinations that even many seasoned world travelers never get to experience. But for those who do make it there, a stay at the Bay Fires Lodge is an opportunity to experience one of the great architectural masterpieces of the entire region. Si[...]

Remebering Industrial Design Master Eva Zeisel (1906-2011)

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The Styleture editorial team has many heroes in the design world; perhaps none have been more of an influence on us than the late Eva Zeisel. Ms. Zeisel, a Hungarian-born industrial designer known for her work with ceramics, passed away on December 30th at the age of 105. As admirers and fans that are simply in awe of what she contributed to the design wor[...]

Kinetic Design: The Murakami Chair Generates Light

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Maybe your grandma has a rocking chair. Maybe she sits on it and crotchets, or reads magazines about crocheting. Or maybe not. But the fact is, rocking chairs ain’t just for grandma anymore. The Murakami Chair offers a modern twist on the age-old furniture piece – it’s a rocker with a built-in OLED (organic light-emitting diode) lamp that’s powered by the [...]

Viva Victorian: The Return of Downton Abbey

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With January here, many of us are dreading winter’s long, dreary onset. It means shorter days, longer nights and spending time indoors reading, knitting or sitting fireside and catching up on movies. Dreaded nights be damned, as the Crawleys of Downton Abbey have returned to our midst. With the Great War upon them, we’re anxiously awaiting if Mr. Bates’s p[...]

Cool Couches: Plunk Down On One of Styleture’s Picks

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With the exception of the clothes you wear, nothing is more telling of your style than the couch in your home. A couch usually takes center stage in a room and is the first piece of décor people notice when they enter. They’re checking out its shape, color, fabric and pattern, and they’re also judging if it’s something they would like to plunk down on. So wi[...]

Shining Bright: Lighting Trends for 2012

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The Styleture editorial team has made no secret of our love affair with lighting design. We’re always keeping an eye out for new trends and products to tickle our fancy. When it comes to lighting design for 2012, the theme is undoubtedly bigger, better and brighter technologies, not to mention a shift towards softer and warmer design elements. Here are sever[...]