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Contemporary Organization: String Furniture
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Every modern space needs uniformity and one of the simplest ways to achieve contemporary organization is with stylish shelving. String Furniture offers lots of styles, perfect for any aesthetic. Their "string" system is minimal and open, ideal for adding decor to your walls without creating clutter. This sleek gray system (above) would be perfect for a loft with concrete floors. You could choose to keep the decor simple and neutral or give the space a color pop with some colorful accents or artwork. This clean white system (above) with natural walnut shelves and doors is perfect for maintaining an open and fresh design. Natural wood furniture and rich metallic accents are perfect for white spaces. Your home isn't the only place to execute cool organization skills. An office or studio can always using shelving so why not make it look good? When it comes to wall units, experimenting with uplights is always a fun idea and great way to highlight your decor. There's no need to feel like you have to keep your walls bare and your furniture minimal in order to create a truly modern interior. However, organization is an important factor. Keeping your displays uniform and methodical is important. There's lots of great products out there to help you achieve your ideal modern space. Images: String Furniture
Adorable Design Mini Vid: François Chambard’s One-of-a-Kind Craft System
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François Chambard of UM Project is a clever and creative modern furniture designer. His chairs, tables and storage pieces are always so functional, nice-looking and completely unique. But he’s not only about being serious with design; he loves to have fun, and that shows through not only in the colorful, — Continue reading …
James Woolum of HMC Architects on Art and Architecture
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Society has a tendency to take art for granted. Art is often perceived as something for the ‘select few’, often not going any further than being considered something ‘nice’ or ‘interesting.” But unless it sustains a career or is talked about in more places than the classroom or the studio, — Continue reading …
Have a Modern Memorial Day (& sale news!)
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…Or any awesome outdoor day, really. If you like gathering with friends outdoors (or even just relaxing by yourself) you’ll enjoy some modern items that will help you have a great time. From lighting up your outdoor space to adding in color and function, you’ll appreciate the high-quality of all — Continue reading …
On the Road » ICFF 2012: Offsite Design Exhibitions
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by Kelsey Keith Each spring, New York Design Week gets bigger and better thanks in part to an ever-expanding roster at ICFF (more on that here) as well as the dedication of several local organizations presenting contemporary design outside the walls of Javits Center. Here are a few notes and photos from Wanted Design, the NoHo Design District, and various showrooms we visited in the span of five action-packed days. Our roving team of editors Instagrammed the daylights out of ICFF, as well as the offsite events, exhibitions, and parties we attended en masse. See all of those here, and follow us on Instagram under the name "dwellmagazine."
Blog » Elements by William Kaven
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by Aaron Britt So often the architectural press gets caught up in the look of a place without considering how it might also feel. The team at William Kaven Architecture seeks to rectify that with a new video of their Elements house in Mosier, Oregon. As William Kaven and the film's director, Daniel Kaven, put it, "Too often architecture is relegated to static images, even though the inherent art of architecture is three-dimensional and fluid. In film, one can hear and move from one space to the other, which is much more like living and breathing in a space." This film, showing a house still very much in progress, also has a splendid stillness to it—a wonderful antidote to the click-mad design blogs and eyecandy sites that push the latest rendering from star firms. So watch this short video, let it push you to contemplate how architecture can make us feel, and dream, just for a moment, of such a spectacular view.
Blog » 10 Design Insiders Sound Off on Knockoffs
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by Jaime Gillin In researching the much-discussed essay "The Real Cost of Rip-Offs" for Dwell's June 2012 issue (on newsstands now), many design luminaries shared their perspectives on the subject of knockoffs and authentic design. Today and in coming weeks, Dwell will share some of these engaging exchanges with design insiders. These are some of the most provocative quotes from those interviewed, which, due to space constraints, were not all included in the original essay. From the evils of Zara to America's disposable culture to the real value of a $1,000 chair, here are ten designers, manufacturers, and design observers sounding off on knockoffs and authentic design. Although the topic is a gray area for many consumers - some of whom see knockoffs as an acceptable substitute for designs they can't afford in their original, more expensive, and usually higher-quality form - for designers and manufacturers, the subject is typically far more black and white. In their eyes, knockoffs are simply and indisputably bad for the industry, for consumers, and for the future of design.
BEDAUX DE BROUWER ARCHITECTEN
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BEDAUX DE BROUWER ARCHITECTEN has some really stunning modern homes in their book of projects. I am really drawn to the long, flat roofed and glass walled homes. I want to live in the first and third picture. I wish there were more detailed images of some of these amazing structures. THE ARCHITECTURE OF Bedaux de [...]
Chariot by GamFratesi Studio
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Simple shapes made functional are what come to mind when I first set eyes on the Chariot by GamFratesi Studio. This modern side table is quite striking with it’s over sized wheel and simple framework. Tea cart, side table, bar cart or what ever you want to call it, the Chariot is a looker. “Chariot” is [...]
Shades of Gray in a Modern Bathroom
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Shades of Gray seems to be the "it" phrase right now among many woman of the world. Although they aren't talking about modern bathrooms, there just might be some similarities. There's something seductive and intimate about raw shades of gray in these bathroom designs. Some warm, some cool, some a bit wild, and some a little rocky. Combined, they create something fueled with an energy that's bound to intrigue you. The open-plan modern bathroom (above) uses porcelain wood floor tiles to make the space feel more like a living space, without the maintenance hassle. The frame-less glass shower in the center of the room is like a display case, unobtrusive to the beautiful materials around it. Lastly, the rhinos are a dynamic element, reminding you to appreciate the expansive bounty that surrounds us. " Surround yourself in cool comfort as the rhino does with his mud bath rituals. Again, let the rich abundance and stability of the mother (earth) enfold you and reassure you." A sculptural masterpiece was created inside this 250 square meter apartment in Milan. Tiziana Serretta, a gallery owner who has dedicated her life to the arts, wanted to design something that was based on the principle of mobility and weightlessness. Such a dichotomy here, a cave-like design that looks so massive and solid, but has been made with such innovative materials that are nearly weightless. The smooth, solid white corian bathtub and sinks ground the space. These round, white elements appear to glow just like modern bath lighting as the skylight shines down from above. Shades of gray (above) combine to create so much depth and interest in these custom made walls which are constructed from a mixture of chalk covered in resin, cement powder, chromatic pigments and non-hazardous plastics. The strong contrast between rough concrete volumes and smooth white walls (above) add visual interest to this open-plan bathroom with a gorgeous sunken tub. Beautiful in it's simplicity and playful through its use of textures. Glass brings elegance into this sleek, organic design. Combining chrome and glass accents with organic elements in a modern bathroom is a great way to establish the style of the space. Image Sources: Cara Valente Studio , Yatzer: The Futuristic Cave House , Yatzer: The Lik Houser
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