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Design Dilemma: Cultivating Rustic Modern
It’s in the summer time — vacationing at a beach house or weekend country cottage — that we begin to appreciate the design scheme sometimes referred to as “rustic modern.” It’s a look that incorporates modern design elements seamlessly with more traditional materials and looks, such as stone and wood. We’ve written about it before. […]
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Design Dilemma: Lessons Learned from Hotel Stays
Have you ever stayed in a hotel that’s so well-designed it’s inspired you to rethink your design at home? We have! There’s nothing better than returning from a vacation refreshed and armed with a new perspective, even if it’s only about what color to paint the dining room. Here are some design lessons we’ve learned […]
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Design Dilemma: Cool Pools
Wanna take a dip? In the dog days of summer, we’ve been checking out cool pools from around the web. Above, check out the pool at the Kanazawa Art Museum in Japan. It’s a permanent installation created by Studio Sanaa. You can read more about them on Design Boom. Check out another view below: How […]