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Styleture's Picks to Win: Interior Design Best of Year Awards 2012 Finalists

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The finalists for the 2012 Interior Design Best of Year Awards have been announced! In a previous post, we told you who we were rooting for, but now we’re sharing our favorites to win. Winners will be announced November 29th at the Best of Year Awards ceremony in New York City. ACCESSORIES : GENERAL Bulthaup – b3 drawer organizational system B[...]

Minimal to the Max!

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If simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication, then it’s no wonder why minimalism has endured in home decor. While overdone interiors decked like the halls of Versailles fail to stay in vogue, minimalist design is timeless. But who says simplicity has to come at the cost of luxury? As evidenced by the French designer Jean-Michel Frank, with great [...]

The House of Windsor Revisited

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Last week Gwyneth Paltrow celebrated her 40th birthday with a big blowout bash in New York City. While we don’t normally get swept up in celebrity gossip, we can’t help but think of Gwyneth’s gorgeous residence known as the “House of Windsor”— a cause for celebration as much as any birthday. Originally a showhouse conceived by famed designer Windsor S[...]

Go Goth!

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Black out? Never. The darkest color in the rainbow is also the most tragically misunderstood. Black isn’t all doom and gloom, it’s a color worthy of worship even outside the funeral parlor. White is passé after Labor Day, but black is classic and refined year round. Feeling a little spooky? Take the passenger seat in our hearse and ride along as we dig [...]

Cool Couches

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Whether you’re looking to take a cat nap or offer up a crash pad to an unexpected college roommate, the couch is an under-appreciated piece of furniture. The focal point of any living room and a necessity for any home DVD-watching experience, we love our sofas and the comfort they bring to our lives (and lower backs). But what about couches that a[...]

Animal-Inspired Design

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Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! Designers are always on the lookout for inspiration. That inspiration comes from everyday life, from people they meet and even their favorite animals. There are a countless number of faucets, wash basins and bathroom fixtures that take inspiration from the animal kingdom. Here are five of our favorite animal-insp[...]

Designs That Rock!

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Roll over, Beethoven! From AC/DC to ZZ Top, rock ‘n’ roll is a way of life. But why leave your rock reverence for the stage when you can amp up the design in your own home? Whether you’re looking to bring the recording studio to your studio apartment or turn your posh pad into a mosh pit, we’ve got just the designs to make you twist and shout. So pull[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Orla Reynolds: As If From Nowhere - She has arrived!

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Orla Reynolds is an Irish product designer who has graduated from Dublin Institute of Technology with a degree in Interior and Furniture Design. Profiled as one of “Things Modenus Loves,” her first collection of furniture has been well received for its appearance and functionality. Reynolds’ aptly named “As if from nowhere” line of furniture includes tabl[...]