Styleture

Refined Rustics

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Warm, inviting and resplendent – When it comes to the current trend of turning old into new again, the French Country style is one of our favorite looks. A warm counterbalance to Industrial Chic, the French Country or Provencal aesthetic exudes relaxed rejuvenation with country-infused elegance. Gently weathered, distressed and rusted finishes add old wo[...]

Happy Labor Day!

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Are your #2 pencils sharpened and ready to go? The collective groan of the nation can be heard sometime around 9 pm Monday night, which is unofficially the last day of summer. As we slowly get back into work mode, we’d like to take a moment to remind everyone that Labor Day was created as a dedication to the social and economic achievements of American worke[...]

Everything Old is New Again

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If you’ve seen The Wall Street Journal’s features on the offices of Google (Paris, Mountain View, Dublin and now New York City), you’ve seen what creativity and virtually unlimited budgets can produce. Funky spaces with “authentic” NYC graffiti and replicas of apartments as lounge areas make up many of Google’s spaces. To us, this signals more than just fun [...]

The New Electronic Bathroom

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At Styleture we’re livin’ on the edge – the cutting edge of design, that is! As we add more gadgets and gizmos to our arsenal of things we can’t live without, technology is seeping into more areas of the home and with wonderful results. Having the latest and greatest TV is one thing, but being able to incorporate this new technology into your futuristic bath[...]

National Romance Awareness Month

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When it comes to romance awareness, you’d think February and its endless parade of Valentine’s Day cards and candies would take the cake. But go figure – it’s August. As we mull over all things amorous, we’re celebrating National Romance Awareness Month in style. Join us as we share the love for some of our favorite romantic products.XOXO! Despite their u[...]

Superpowered Design

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no — it’s great design! Summer is an exciting time for our favorite caped crusaders. Comic-Con sweeps San Diego, and our favorite superhero movies fly into packed theatres. When it comes to design, we’re always fighting for truth, justice and the stylish way. Here’s a look at some of our favorite super powered products that will pa[...]

Happy Birthday, Andy!

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Andy Warhol would have been 85 today – that’s a lot of soup cans! His playful, whimsical “pop” art creations seem as relevant today as they did in the 1950s, when the world got its first glimpse of his graphic drawings for advertisements. In the 1960s, his take on iconic American objects set the art world on fire – and his style still burns bright. What els[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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