Burl wood is a highly prized variety of wood that's harvested from the burls (those nubby, knotty growths) that grow on the trunks of trees. Rather than having parallel or wavy grain lines like traditional wood slabs, burl wood has a swirling, speckled, and random grain pattern due to the voids and staining that occur while the burl grows.
My ambitions to explore a new era of design were kind of haunting me. I wanted to see what was next for me creatively. And with that, Calderone kicked off a very personal project in Manhattan that sent her deep down the Art Deco rabbit hole.
Coming from our home in Miami, we appreciated that it was filled with natural light. You can be down on the street and it seems like there's no sunshine. Then you go up into our home and all of a sudden it's a beautiful day.
What began as a modest brief for a young and growing family soon evolved into a considered renovation that reimagines an existing Barwon Heads home. The original house had endured several unsympathetic alterations over the years, leaving it disjointed and built to a poor standard.
Set on nearly a quarter of an acre, the remodeled Spanish-style home has a Hollywood pedigree that includes prolific producer Frank Konigsberg and, before him, playwright John Wexley of "The Last Mile" fame. Berkus and Brent bought the property in 2015 for $2.36 million, records show.
Casa Cosmos was born as a children's bookstore that transcends its commercial function to establish itself as a space of imagination, connection, and affection. Inspired by the desire to create a playful yet welcoming environment, Casa Cosmos proposes that, through books and fantasy, children and adults can gather, share experiences, and envision new possible realities.
Casa Marina, a storied resort that originally opened in 1925, is set on Key West's largest private beach and in its 100-year past, has hosted luminaries like Rita Hayworth, Guy Lombardo, Ernest Hemingway, Donald Sutherland, Helen Mirren, and Ozzie Osbourne. For Lilly Pulitzer, a brand synonymous with a resort lifestyle and sense of escape, the designer's first ever prints were developed on Key West in 1962.
As an interior designer, I know pieces don't need to cost a lot to make a space feel fantastic. However, sometimes you get the look you pay for. When it comes to Ikea, some of the Swedish retailer's low-cost and minimalist pieces feel like fantastic value, while others won't be making it to my cart.
We didn't have any specific guidelines; rather, there was complete trust and a lot of fun. Since they're my friends, we understood each other very well. That creative freedom led to a complete transformation of the small apartment, which is in a modernist townhouse from the 1930s.
Narrative curates their space, and with everything being vintage, it's always changing. There's always a gem to find. Take your time, there's lots of square footage, and everything is quality. Keep an eye out for: Everything from quality furniture to ceramics to an odd object that makes you smile.
The design team at Znamy Się introduces a glass installation with a ridged, biconvex profile that references the form of the eye's lens. Positioned to interact with natural daylight, the element refracts and distorts incoming sunlight, echoing the optical function of focusing light onto the retina. Through this intervention, light operates not only as illumination but as a shaping device within the space.
Cozy design. From comfy seating to layered lighting and soft, sumptuous furniture, comfort is key. Wallpaper. Wallpaper remains on trend, especially textured, either bold or subtle. Bright, uplifting color palettes. Pops of bold color help energize a space more than neutrals. Flexible furniture. Furniture that can be transitioned or work "double duty" is ideal for those looking for budget or value driven solutions.
After years of modern, ultra-polished aesthetics dominating the design industry, people are yearning for character. Young renters and homebuyers are indicating that new-builds and gut-renovated spaces, despite clean lines and amenities, simply pale in comparison to the aesthetic charm of an older home. And designers agree: There's something undeniably more interesting about a touch of patina or an imperfect silhouette. The romantic, old-world sensibility of vintage design is hard to beat.
To keep the interiors refined, rather than going for full-on chalet vibes, North Fork Builders installed exposed beams and cabinetry made of French and American oak, respectively. Operable doors and clerestory windows flood every room with natural light. Charles's palette tends toward rich tones-ochre in a bedroom with a built-in desk, shades of rose in a cabin suite, deep blue and leafy green in the guest barn's living room-and a variety of textures atypical of a mountain abode.
