Interior Design Sense

Moura Starr travels the world to get inspiration for her works that include a combination of interior design, fashion and architecture. Her luxury home furnishings are for those with truly discerning tastes and non mass produced home furnishings crafted by hand and custom made to become one-of-a-kind. Here is the “Caliandra” round glass dining table with Lazy Susan that features a fan style base that in visually mesmerizing. For a look at the rest of Moura Starr’s designer furniture visit mourastarr.com

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This past Thursday evening, I met up with friend and fellow blogger Christian May of Maison21 for an event at TableArt on Melrose Avenue featuring Kelly Wearstler and her line of dinnerware for Pickard.  It was an intimate event and Kelly was on hand to sign copies of her latest book, Hue, among chatting with many of the guests.

The highlight of my evening (aside from M21’s ability to silence a room) was seeing Kelly inspired by the fashion of other guests.  With M21 & I standing beside Kelly, she picked up her iPhone to snap a picture of a girl in a slim fitting camel colored coat with over size, unique textural buttons (I think it was the buttons that intrigued her). I overhead someone say something to the effect would it be inspiring the next project.  Like many of us designers, being able to capture a photo of something (whether it’s architecture, a textile, nature, or in this instance, fashion); these are the things that lead us to be inspired and create.  I can’t help but wonder what is on Kelly’s iPhone camera and would love to see the images she captures and how that translates to what she designs.  So Kelly – if  you are ever so inclined to share with us what you photograph on a daily basis, I am sure many would love to see what captivates and inspires you!

On the subject of inspiration, here is the line of china for Pickard designed by Kelly:

Table setting and guests at the TableArt event.

{For more on the event and to see a picture I took of Kelly & Christian, read M21’s post here.}

Mid Century Modern is still one of my favorite furniture design eras for many reasons and the Cavour Desk by Carlo Mollino is a fine example of what the movement was all about. This curvaceous design sure looks ahead of its time considering its 1949 release. Mollino’s philosophy “everything is permissible as long as it is fantastic” is reflected in his body of work which included architecture and furniture design. The Cavour Desk features .86″ thick, plate glass top which sits atop a graceful and sculptural oak wood frame and drawer compartment. 97.2″ w 29.5″ h 35.4″ d $12,071.00 From Hive Modern

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Located in Atlantic Beach, New York, this impressive display of architecture comes from Belmont Freeman Architects and is a symbol of modern design. In a community of 1920’s and 30’s homes, this project comes to break the pattern and impose contemporaneity. We are not fond of this idea, however the building team considers that the the Kowalewski residence remains “respectful of the scale and architectural traditions of the community”. Overall, we think the house has some pretty cool architecture features, such as the irregular shape or the vertical window section which brakes monotony and seems to split the building in two unequal parts. The round window is also of great aesthetic effect. Still, in our opinion, homes should lose the rigid feel and stick to a design that inspires a homey atmosphere. What do you think about this idea?-via Arch Daily

I was scoping out the portfolio of architecture and interior design firm West Chin the other day to see if there were more photos I could showcase here that Jo hadn’t already done in her post back in June. I came across a swanky pad that I thought was worthy of it’s own post. This flat is modern but not too harsh, with funky bits here and there (including a couple sets of boobs and a pair of diaper chairs), and even some cute spaces for the kids (the parents must lock them in their rooms for fear of dirty hands on the furniture). FAB!

If you recall, not too long ago, we had a post on Freshome about Vitrahaus, a building that originally caught our attention due to its fantastic architecture. Well, it’s time to see what this construction has to offer in terms of interior design as well. Vitrahaus combines a showroom with a museum and a resource center. This is why its interior is defined by diversity.A few interesting interior elements really stand out, such as the central spiral staircase with the white surrounding walls or the passages between exhibition rooms. If you are interested in design and have a chance of traveling near Weil am Rhein, Germany, we recommend visiting this incredible museum. But for now, all we can do is invite you to take a virtual tour by checking out the pictures below.- via Designboom

The Elemental Spa from Sieger Design combined with the Ritual Architecture of Mike Meiré results in an environment usually reserved for the most exclusive spas. The theme of the “Elemental Spa” is archaic and original with the element of water changing its surroundings. Water can make a place unique and that is why the Elemental Spa from Dornbracht makes water the center of attention as it becomes the starting point for personal and shared rituals in physical and mental cleansing, and makes the bathroom a refuge for the soul. This forward thought bathroom collection includes waterfall faucets, rain shower fixtures, and a wall mounted single level mixer for a most luxurious experience. See more of the Elemental Spa from Dornbracht here.

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The Elementa Spa from Sieger Design combined with the Ritual Architecture of Mike Meiré results in an environment usually reserved for the most exclusive spas. The theme of the “Elemental Spa” is archaic and original with the element of water changing its surroundings. Water can make a place unique and that is why the Elemental Spa from Dornbracht makes water the center of attention as it becomes the starting point for personal and shared rituals in physical and mental cleansing, and makes the bathroom a refuge for the soul. This forward thought bathroom collection includes waterfall faucets, rain shower fixtures, and a wall mounted single level mixer for a most luxurious experience. See more of the Elemental Spa from Dornbracht here.

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Located in Japan, this beautiful home was under a recent renovation from  Kidosaki Architects Studio. The company is famous for they works, and especially for the fact that they manage to perfectly integrate traditional Japanese items into contemporary residences. Y Residence is such an example. With a large panoramic view over the Pacific Ocean and situated on a hill, the owners of this place wanted a make-over that would imply a limited budget. As a result, the architects thought of a design that takes the colors and feel of the ocean and integrates them in the architecture of the house, still holding on to the traditional decorative items. The most fascinating thing for us is the outdoor terrace, a great place for relaxation which features spectacular ocean views.-via Yatzer

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