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What to look for at Dwell on Design 2010

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Dwell on Design, the largest design show on the West Coast, returns to Los Angeles this weekend. Being held at the LA Convention Center and running from Friday, June 25, 2010 through Sunday, June 27, 2010, the event will feature exhibits from over 200 brands, numerous design competitions, home tours and a wide variety of presentations and panels by design in[...]

MoMA Modern Play House

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Last week we talked about Mid-Century Modern home tours and highlighted one particular tour that was taking place in Sacramento, CA. Continuing with that theme, today we stumbled upon a unique children’s toy – a Modern Play House that is made by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. This play house lets future modern architects and designers develop a sense[...]

Mid-Century Modern Home Tour

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Modern architecture was popularized in the 1950’s by renowned architects such as Joseph Eichler with a style of homes that came to be known as “California Modern.” These homes were characterized by glass walls, open floor plans, and post-and-beam construction. They can still be seen in many communities throughout Northern and Southern California, and there a[...]

Vazon Magnum Translucent Planters

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With summer upon us people will be taking advantage of the friendly climate to spend more time outdoors: hosting parties, dinners, and other social events. This means you will want to have plenty of light for your back yard or patio, lest people be standing around in the dark. At the same time, you won’t want to rack up a huge electric bill in the process. [...]

Designer Profile - INSTUDIO by Samuel Fleming Lewis and Stephen Kladder

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INSTUDIO is a San Francisco based interior design studio started by artists and designers Samuel Fleming Lewis and Stephen Kladder. They take their natural inclination toward fine art and apply it to the practical planning of interior design for homes and small businesses. Their design style attempts to blur the boundaries between art, design, work and hom[...]

What to Look For at Hospitality Design Expo 2010

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So many shows, booths and parties… and yet so little time… The Hospitality Design Exposition and Conference started today and runs through May 21st. This show is completely dedicated and focused on hospitality design. At the show you will see everything from the most radically innovative designs of 2010, to green hospitality designs labeled “Green Day,[...]

Light Fair International 2010 Update

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Lightfair International (LFI) – taking place in Las Vegas, NV from May 12-14 -- is the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. LFI brings the top international and domestic Architectural, Design, Engineering and Lighting professionals together with exhibitors from around the world. More than 475 of the world’s [...]

Men's Decor - Man cave design ideas

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Do bathrooms have a gender? Should they? Depending on the inhabitants of a home and their design aesthetic, any room can have a gender leaning. We’re not taking sides because we feel good design should be bigger than just one thing. However, we have seen some products that clearly seem to think of themselves as having a decidedly more masculine appeal, in an[...]

What to look for at ICFF

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The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) takes place May 15-18 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. More than 500 national and international exhibitors will be displaying the finest and most creative home and contract products from around the world. Over the years, the show has grown to encompass the latest in contemporary kitc[...]

Interview with Lingerie Designer Chantal Thomass - Boudoir in the Bath

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When acclaimed French lingerie designer Chantal Thomass moved her artistry from the boudoir to the bathroom, the results were decidedly “Ooh la la.” Infusing her penchant for sensual textures, feminine details and lush materials into stunning designs for the bath, Thomass seamlessly transitioned from brassiere to basin. The new line, Poemes, brought to life [...]