Architecture + Design

The A&D Building, NYC

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Were you thinking that we had left New York City off the Design Center map? Fear not as we wrap up our nationwide tour of design showrooms. While NYC has a number of “Design Centers,” the Architects and Designers Building (or the A&D Building for short) located at 150 E. 58th Street is easily one of our favorites. Filled with ten floors of inspiration, t[...]

Pacific Design Center

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Feeling inspired after our visits to the DCOTA in the Miami area and The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, we hitched up our wagons and headed west – for our next stop on the Design Center Tour. Hollywood beckoned and we answered the call by visiting the Pacific Design Center located right on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. This design center is both an attr[...]

Design Center of the Americas

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With a trip to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart under our belt, we’re packing up and hitting the road to our next Design Center destination. With sun, sand and sea (and a bit of Art Deco thrown in for good measure), Miami is a dream destination with a totally different design aesthetic. The Design Center in Florida is actually called the DCOTA (Design Cente[...]

Design Centers - A Designer's Best Friend

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When it comes to finding the best designs under one roof, there are few places better than Design Centers. With more than 50 across North America, they remain the best sources of furniture, fabric and finishes for both interior and exterior design products. Join us as we highlight a few of our favorite Design Centers, starting with the biggest – The Merchand[...]

Nautical Design

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When it comes to summer fun, there’s no better place to let your cares drift away than down by the sea. The ocean breeze and salty air don’t just reinvigorate the mind and body— they can also provide some stylish inspiration. As we push off the dock and sail away, here’s a look at our favorite nautical designs suitable for sailors or landlubbers alike. Ancho[...]

Sustainable Style at Dwell on Design

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As the nation’s largest design event, Dwell on Design showcases the latest in modern design and innovation. Every year we look forward to taking in the sights of the Los Angeles Convention Center, checking out the best and brightest products from leaders in modern design. We always have our eye out for the next big trend, and this year we’re excited to see i[...]

Design for Dad - 2013

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On the day we honor fathers, many family members find themselves asking the question: What to get dear old dad? Your fashionable father deserves the very best on his special day, whether he’s a sports fan, technology junkie or grilling guru. Every dad is unique, but one thing all dads have in common is their need for appreciation. Here are some of our favori[...]

What We Need To See at ICFF

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The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) is back in full swing— and we couldn't be more excited! As North America’s premier showcase for contemporary design, ICFF brings together the latest design trends and innovations in one jam-packed trade show and exhibition. With the show opening to the public on Tuesday, here’s what we can’t wait to see at[...]

Styleture visits bulthaup's Milan Showroom

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bulthaup kitchens are well known for their clean lines, ergonomic layout and precision German engineering and manufacturing. But don’t think for a moment the family-owned company, founded by Martin Bulthaup in 1949, has become set in its ways when it comes to how its own designs are used and configured. Styleture recently dropped by bulthaup’s Via Dur[...]

Design Bloggers Conference 2013

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Styleture recently joined other interior design bloggers, new media innovators and industry leaders for the 2013 Design Bloggers Conference in Los Angeles, California. This premier conference brought together the world of interior design and new media, emphasizing the importance of blogging, social media and more. The two-day conference was filled with inspi[...]