A winding maze of sculptural granite and glass, this modern zen house by Spanish architects A-cero makes a unique statement within its lush surroundings. Located in Pozuelo de Alarcon in Madrid, Spain, this futuristic home design features a facade of curved walls of stone dark granite and marble travertine, providing privacy as well as a [...]

Architect Jaak Kangro of Nordicasa Design & Construction sent us some amazing photos of his latest architectural endeavor – a gorgeous timber home design located in the Valdelineares ski resort in Spain. Built almost entirely from 165 mm laminated pinewood, this wood clad house boasts a rustic mountain cottage feel both inside and out. But [...]

Slovenian architecture firm Superform, known for their progressive architecture, furniture and interior design, has delivered on all these expectations (and then some!) with a progressive timber home design in the town of Ljubno ob Savinji, about 70 kilometers from Slovenia’s capital of Ljubljana. A combination of two houses, this unusual house separates the living and [...]

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Section 1 of the High Line (from Gansevoort Street to 20th Street) opened today: Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
This fact is nearly a miracle when you consider not only the idea of turning an abandoned New York City elevated railway into a public park and all of the hurdles involved to make it possible, but [...]

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While the summer may be winding down, it’s not too late to spruce up your backyard, patio and garden area. By adding some decorative garden accents you can transform your outdoor space into the perfect late summer/early fall outdoor hangout. This is where a company like Atlas Signs & Plaques comes [...]

A tiny treasure in the Australian outback, this cool, tiny house design by Australia architects Casey Brown Architecture brings a bit of the unexpected into its natural surroundings. This prefab cottage measures only 10 by 10 ft., clad in copper with a glass-enclosed lower level revealed when the shades are drawn. This rustic house style [...]

Architects Lauren and Eric Wendlandt with Kansas City based Framework Design architecture firm are the brains behind this 6,500-sq.-ft. sustainable home that encompasses residential, commercial and workshop space in one. This Kansas City urban architecture has character, inside and out. The wood clad house combines a natural appeal with industrial-chic elements, artfully blending a home [...]

OBRA Architects had some circular logic for their stunning wood country home design in Southampton, New York. Among the grass and trees of this five-acre property, this wonderful wood clad house features an unusual floor plan with a hollow center, “as if the heart of the house had somehow fallen outside its body,” according to [...]

What a cool example of creative architecture designed for fashion and function! This gorgeous underground house design by Deca Architecture is built right into the idyllic landscape of the Cycladic Islands in Greece. The hill house was designed to withstand the windy climate off the Aegean Sea. It was carved into the earth with just [...]

Eco sustainable homes and sustainable urban architectural design are at the forefront of the Batimat show in Paris. The aptly named Be-Green Houses prove it really is easy being Green, and it can be done in total comfort and style. This pair of contemporary house plans incorporates all the essentials into a colorful, bright design. [...]

When Netherlands architecture firm Grosfeld van der Velde Architecten designed this striking forest home in Teteringen, near Breda, they took into account some important must-haves for the homeowners, namely an eco house design. The move toward sustainable architectural design sets the tone for this project among the trees; a wood clad house that is “green” [...]

Architect Rick Joy put some juice in Sonoran Desert with this amazing desert house design. The prominent rough red roof of this Arizona house draws attention from miles around, but it is the home’s livable, relaxing characteristics that invite you to stay. The steel house’s humble exterior makes way for modern interiors, with stainless steel, [...]

What started in 2005 as a hobby with a hand-drawn Christmas card sent out to friends and family members has proved too fun to not do as an enterprise.  Based in Minneapolis MN, D*P*S consistently proves to be a trendsetting design studio publishing the absolutely coolest blank greeting cards.
We begin with the always fun and [...]

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Echo Design has a new line of wallpapers made not just of the standard materials, but also embellished with patterns of flocking, suede, and gel. There’s a modern-yet-classically pretty quality to each of the new styles.
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Designed by architect Alberto Gonzalez, Manuel Villa is a compact house that you wouldn’t expect to see on your stroll through the suburbs of Bogota, Columbia. This unusual house stands out for its unconventional shape and contemporary take on family living. The compact house design features a polyhedron shape, clad in a black exterior with [...]

Fusing nature’s simplest pleasures with modern technology, the prefab Cedar House by Hudson Architects was designed to blend with its Norfolk, UK surroundings, while at the same time standing out for its innovative design. From the inside out, this fabulous country home screams “nature!” through and through. This modern prefab design is clad in 15,000 [...]

With the new DS-1164 & DS-1165 modern leather beds, de Sede takes headboard design ideas to the next level. Introducing movable headboards that can be adjusted to your desired position for any occasion – just move them around the bed in any direction. This innovative concept makes these already beautiful leather beds even more luxurious. [...]

Italian design is never short on ideas, and modern bathroom company Evit has created these amazing bathroom glass tile backsplash collections that are each a work of art. Ranging in shape, size and color to offer a full spectrum, these bathroom glass tile ideas will make your next bathroom redesign nothing short of spectacular, and [...]

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Architect Robert M. Cain has wearing his Green thinking cap when he came up with this fabulous, sustainable residential architecture design in Decatur, Georgia. The modern two-storey, 2,800-sq.-ft. RainShine House was named for its innovative design feature, a “butterfly” roof suspended over continuous clerestories that allow for sun-drenched interiors. This unique feature’s inverted winged [...]

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Strikingly elegant and simple, the Unyca kitchen designs is a groundbreaking concept from Must Italia. Must Italia shows us how to incorporate elegant glamour into a functional design, whether your taste is modern, transitional, or verging on the Baroque! After all, who said that kitchens couldn’t be as beautiful as the rest of [...]

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Agus Suwage is one of top Indonesian contemporary artists, based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Friends and I visited him last month and had a home studio tour. * yay!* I took some pictures while we were there without any intention to post them here at first. But hey… good things are meant to be [...]

The Los Angeles firm Stuart Karten Design suggests that instead of stowing your dollars under your mattress you should keep them in plain sight, hanging by the hundreds from its new light fixture. Kurrency is SKD’s new series of chandeliers made from genuine legal
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Can you imagine arranging a meeting for two in the bathroom? Patricia Urquiola’s new collection for Axor, presented by her in this attractive form seems to be suggesting just that:)
The freestanding sink and bathtub refer to the familiar forms of traditional tubs, but they are not ceramic nor plastic – the material used is mineral [...]

It may be winter here in the Northern hemisphere, but there are a lot of countries elsewhere that are enjoyng their sunny weather. And even in winter we can plan – or dream of – our outdoor retreat.
Kettal have just presented their new Atmosphere collection designed by Marcel Wanders which definitely provokes this sense of [...]

Felt – one of the odest textiles – is again very fashionable, and not only as hats. Home furnishings and decor (look at this beautiful wall tapestry right made by Studio Lawrence), jewelry, even lamp shades are made of this warm and cosy material.

I like this elegant Felt Shade Floor Lamp and Felt Shade Pendant [...]

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An exhibition of new work by designer Ron Arad opens at the Friedmann Benda Gallery in New York this week. (more…)

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On the triangular site formed by Gansevoort, West 13th and Hudson Streets on the edge of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District junya.ishigama + associates renovated a one-story brick building into a boutique for Yohji Yamamoto. The austere yet clever design splits the existing building into two — shop at the tip and storehouse in [...]

There are so many ways to display “art” of Mid-Century bent.  Whether it is a painting, sculpture, plates or mobiles, there are lots of ways to add a flash of art into your crib!

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Project Draw
Project Draw is an online sketch tool from the makers of AutoCAD and Revit.
Resizr Resizr allows users to upload a picutre (currently .jpg format only) and have it resized for them. The site also has a Firefox plugin.
Splashup
Splashup is a Photoshop-esque Flash based online image editing tool. Very easy to use and [...]

Some more kitchens to add to the Kitchen Love files above! I love the pretty celadon green and white china collection in the cabinets in the first image and the little vintage painting leaning against the splash back and I also love the little bench seat breakfast nook in the last image – so gorgeous!!
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I reader recently submitted this beautiful beauty line packaging design by I wanted to by Minneapolis based Duffy & Partners. The brand is the newest collection from Thymes and is called Coco Monoi. I don’t usually like gradients but in this packaging combination the fade from green to peach really works.
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Sommer is here – here are some interesting suggestions for indoors and for the many hours spent outdoors:
A swinging bed piled with pillows and a plush mattress beckons at reading time. A lantern hung above lets learning last even past dark.

This Teak Solar Outdoor Showeris the ultimate in outdoor amenities. Set up this sleek [...]

Witness a wood carpet that can roll up! Legno Legno is simply a flexible surface composed of 1 3/5-inch oiled oak slats and polyurethane joiners. It can be used both – in residential interior design projects as an area rug, or for contract design – for conference rooms or lobbies.
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This weekend the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Jacob K. Javitz Center in New York
One of my favourate products is Rapsel’s Arne bath tub – its name directly communicates to the curves of Arne Jacobsen’s furniture

Another notable product is the Bamboo Basket Chair by Isamu Noguchi: a result [...]

Mixing art and decoration the Eric Berthes’ Doonuts fibreglass armchair is a beautiful accent furniture for any modern interior. I wonder how comfortable it is, but I am sure that it will be great for a teen’s room.
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