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Branch out into Good Design

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Autumn is upon us, from the shorter days to the crisp cool nights. And while it may be hard to compete with a festive pumpkin spice latte, the real superstar of fall is nature’s beauty. As the leaves change color and fall to the ground, we’re left to wonder, what would autumn be if not for the trees? Take a leaf from nature and go out on a limb. Spruce u[...]

Labor Day

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Don’t wear white after Labor Day! This adage has been uttered as the seasons change from summer’s lazy days to the cooler days of fall. Considered passé after Labor Day by the glitterati during the 19th century and still adhered to today by some, there are reasons to celebrate and enjoy summer white—well after Labor Day and into the year! Caroma® -Invisi Se[...]

2012 Green GOOD DESIGN Awards

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The Green GOOD DESIGN Awards are always an indicator of progress that the design industry makes towards sustainability; recognizing only those products expected to contribute to the development of a healthy society. Each year, hundreds of products are submitted but only a few dozen make the cut. We pared down the extensive list to share with you several of o[...]

Dad's Pad

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Dads come in all shapes, sizes and temperaments. But one thing they all have in common is their need for appreciation. So with Father’s Day just around the corner, here are a few home products that say “thanks” to your rock star dad, men who like to cook, fathers who need to slow down and relax, eco-dad and more. Hastings Tile & Bath – Niklesmatic For [...]

Black and White and Cool All Over

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When Truman Capote threw his now infamous Manhattan black and white ball in 1966, no one suspected that along with society glitterai, he was also tapping into a long standing design schema; the push and pull of black and white. Representing the highest level of contrasts on the color wheel (though not really colors in and of themselves) – the stark and immed[...]

Design Trend: The Eco-Kitchen

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Here at Styleture, we are nothing if not lovers of environmentally conscious interior design. We’ve been hooked on the trend since long before Ed Begley Jr. was driving around in an electric car (read: a long time). When it comes to environmentally conscious design for the kitchen, we get even more excited because of all of the great products out there. A de[...]

Top Designer Picks for Fall 2011

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At Styleture, our editorial team always stays attuned to the latest in interior design trends. We’re never too proud to benefit from the wisdom of other design bloggers – especially a blogger like Boston-based Linda Merrill (www.surroundings.net), who also happens to be a designer. For Fall 2011, she’s been generous enough to share with us her favorit[...]

Trend Watch: Small is Big in Home Design

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In the design world, bigger is not always better. After all, the smaller the space, the greater the innovation. Residential designers and architects in urban locations are no strangers to resolving the issue of compact lots and homes; but now small is becoming big due to the economic downturn. According to “20/20: IFDA’s Vision for the Future,” a new report [...]

Mid-Century Marvel: Shia LaBeouf’s Sherman Oaks Bachelor Pad

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Success is not easy to come by in Hollywood; millions of hopefuls try, but only a fraction of a fraction actually succeed. There is no doubt that Shia LaBeouf, 25, star of hit films such as “Transformers”, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”, “Eagle Eye” and “Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps”, is breathing in that rarefied air of su[...]

Mid-Century Marvel: Shia LaBeouf’s Sherman Oaks Bachelor Pad

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Success is not easy to come by in Hollywood; millions of hopefuls try, but only a fraction of a fraction actually succeed. There is no doubt that Shia LaBeouf, 25, star of hit films such as “Transformers”, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”, “Eagle Eye” and “Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps”, is breathing in that rarefied air of su[...]

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