Styleture

Red Carpet Royalty

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As the countdown to the 85th Academy Awards begins, we can’t help but get swept up in the Oscar buzz. From the glitz and glamour to the fame and fortune, the allure of Hollywood’s most star-powered spectacle is utterly irresistible. But just because you’re watching from home doesn’t mean your decor can’t have the same star power. Here are some of our favorit[...]

Styleture's Design Trend Picks for 2013

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Out with the old, in with the new. With each New Year comes a new opportunity to refresh, recharge…and redecorate! But before the countdown to midnight and the Auld Lang Syne serenade begins, we wanted to share some of our favorite design trends sure to carry over into 2013. Need help getting the look? No problem! We’ve included some tips to help you get [...]

Winter Wonderland

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Brrrr…it may be that time of year to stay in and cuddle up by the fire, but who says the weather outside is frightful? We’re dashing through the snow! Even though, baby, it’s cold outside, when it comes to decorating our indoors, we’re inspired by the frosty outdoors. Here are some winter-inspired designs sure to have you exclaiming, “Let it snow, let it sno[...]

Emerald City Style

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“Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.” This week Pantone chose Emerald as their 2013 Color of the Year. Sophisticated and luxurious, emerald is associated with prosperity and renewal. And it’s no surprise. Whether a glittering gemstone or a fresh sapling, the color green is a n[...]

Steampunk Luxury

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How do you fuse a blast from the past with a science fiction future? The answer is steampunk, an eclectic style that injects futuristic, steam-powered technology into the Victorian era. Taking inspiration from the works of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, steampunk creates an alternate reality where robots and Victorians share the same 19th century setting. W[...]

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[...]

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