Kitchen + Bath

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[...]

Zephyr Ventilation Showroom

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Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Zephyr Ventilation is known among chefs and kitchen designers as a design-centric maker of range hoods that function as centerpieces of beautiful kitchens. Interested to see how a company like Zephyr operates its one and only Zephyr showroom, Styleture dropped by for a visit to check out the space and was se[...]

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[...]

First Day of Summer

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The first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere falls on June 20th or 21st, the longest day of the year. But that’s just a technical date. For many, the first day of summer is all about a feeling: that seasonal and instinctual shift when we’re inspired to do things like swim day-in day-out, head to the cabin, go camping and generally spend copious amounts[...]

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[...]

Bold and Beautiful: Our Favorite Granite Kitchen Sinks

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Granite is an igneous rock that developed as magma cooled over millions of years. It can be mined, cut and polished for a beautiful finish. Granite forms in a variety of beautiful colors including: red, blue, brown, green, orange, white and other natural colors. Apart from the beauty of granite, it possesses an incredible strength, durability and longevity. [...]

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[...]