When man set his sights on the final frontier during the mid-twentieth century, home décor soon followed suit. The launch of Sputnik in 1957 further fueled our fascination with all things celestial, which manifested itself in design from textiles to furniture and accessories. Two lighting styles from that era, the sputnik and starburst, are among my favorites. They work in many settings, adding a whimsical, and at times glamorous, touch.
Though dogs probably do not care where they rest, their owners most likely do and it’s most likely in their own space. So why not make it attractive, right? Admittedly, I’ve never owned a dog. So, while I can’t speak from personal experience, I can speak (write) from my experience visiting friends with dogs. I can’t help but notice how the design of a doggy space often seems like an after thought. I find that the most attractive spaces for both humans and dogs merges their two aesthetics into one. Here are a few tips for designing for dog spaces.
Take one look at the rustic-chic creations by DB Woodworks’ founder Daniel Germani, and there is no question as to why he is the ideal contributor to join the Interior Collective’s Ask an Expert panel. The Phoenix-based phenom has truly embraced Caesarstone in an exceptional way, which is why we’re elated to introduce Daniel as our latest expert.
An industry veteran, the Buenos Aries-born talent received a Masters in Architecture in Argentina, and then circled the globe traveling, learning and designing before co-founding DB Woodworks in Arizona in 2006. Daniel’s distinct approach to woodworking has made him a key player in the craft, and we have no doubt that his extensive knowledge, experience and impeccable taste will resonate with this robust community.
Preparing for any show or event is a significant undertaking. Time, effort, thought, money, strategy, and goals are all part of the process. For me, ICFF brings a very unique set of objectives. As always my goal is to present Caesarstone in an innovative, unique, and meaningful way. Having an opportunity to partner with Nendo and conclude the World Tour of the Stone Garden at ICFF in New York City is thrilling.
I’m taken back to my days in college when I interned in SoHo Art Gallery and had the privilege of working with the most talented, creative minds of the time – Julian Schnable, Mary Boone, Leo Castelli, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring….it was a remarkable . Oki Sato is truly an artist – the way he thinks, the way he sees, the way he creates is so exciting.
Remember the icky paneling everyone seemed to have in their homes in the 1960s and 1970s? Well, if you think paneling is still like that, take a look at some of these more current rooms featuring the modern version. Including everything from the look of a luxury chalet to the tailored minimalism that comes with combining wood and steel paneling, I think you’ll be inspired to re-think paneling as an option.
Konnichiwa friends. I am Mandi the Thrift Store ninja and I am here to teach you my thrifting ways. Thrifting can be a little intimidating if you are a newbie. I mean, there are a few facts that just cannot be overlooked. 1. Thrift stores smell weird. I don’t know why, but they always do. 2. You are buying someone else’s cast offs, crap they no longer want for lack of a better term. 3. There is just SO much stuff. How do you know what has potential and what is not awesome? This is what we are going to talk about today (because I cant really do anything about the smell.)
To me, there is something so soul-satisfying about topiaries. Maybe it’s the fact that they bring the beauty of the earth inside, even when it’s cold and snowing outside. I particularly love the shape of the traditional globe on the stick. After a bit of research, I found out that, in fact, topiaries are any perennial plant that is clipped from the foliage of trees, twigs, and shrubs to form a shape. Once upon a time, I worked at an interior design firm where the main designer designed a 12’ squirrel topiary. I thought he was nuts. In the most awesome of ways. And from that day on, I wanted a 12’ squirrel topiary. Here are my favorite ways to use topiaries as decorating devices:
I came up with a zillion funny ways to start this post. Want to hear a few? I’m not horsing around. This is a trend you can ride into the sunset. Saddle up trend-setters.
Let me start out by saying that I actually am afraid of horses. They are just so big, and well, big. But sometimes you find projects that keep you up at night out of inspiration instead of nightmarish fear.
While horses may not be the animal of the moment like birds were a couple of years ago or foxes are right now, they are making their rounds in very inspiring ways and making people wonder, could “Put a Horse on It” be the next big trend?
Metal products are a welcomed source of shiny and luxury in the home and copper in particular is enjoying its time in the spotlight right now. Like gold and brass, it adds warmness to a space unlike silver or steel. I particularly like copper because it’s not as ubiquitous as gold. I went on a search to find some of my favorite copper products to work into your home and I can’t wait to show you what I’ve found.
I’ve recently returned from the largest kitchen and bath industry show there is, KBIS, where I was like a kid in a candy store. The sheer number of amazing items to take in from the scores of innovative companies in attendance was staggering—and very, very satisfying. My brain is full of new ideas and information, so I thought I’d share a few of them with you, just in case you’re looking for that special something to do with your own kitchen to make it amazing.
