Interior Design Sense

When I think of iron beds, visions of dark metal and straight lines usually come to mind.  Something like the below…

That is, until now….

I opened up my new Anthropologie catalog to find the epitome of “scrolls, curls, and twirls” in their new Calligraphy Bed.  This white, whimsical, Hollywood Regency-inspired bed would be the perfect finishing touch to a mega girly room.

And how fitting that it’s called the Calligraphy!  I can immediately see how the elegant lettering art form was the inspiration for this lighthearted and fanciful design.

Do you enjoy unusual transformations? Nicolas Tye Architects came up with one that teaches us something about innovative architecture. Long Barn Studio is the name of the building below and it was raised on the ruins of an old barn measuring a total surface of 2,200 square feet. The place has an interesting architecture and it manages to blend in its environment. You would probably expect an office building to have a certain height and a futuristic look, but the architects over at Nicolas Tye thought of messing with this pattern. However, if the exterior is somewhat peaceful and not very flashy, all the high-tech and modern stuff is located inside, in the actual work studio. And what a great place take inspiration from!-via Arch Daily

In case you were looking for unusual storage furniture to place in your apartment and was out of ideas, we hope these pictures below carry a source of inspiration. These lace cut storage cabinets come from Brocade and they have an innovative look and feel. They feature lovely patterns of leaves or flowers and also the possibility of glimpsing inside which you never know when could come in handy. The down side however is that they are hard to dust. They come in brown and white and they can be mixed with the environment in a variety of ways. Either you hang them on the wall or leave them on the floor, storage space will seize to be a problem. Elegant, original and practical at the same time- isn’t that the essence of modern design?- via Furnishh!

For those of you who still think eco-fashion means beige hippy skirts and cream-colored organic t-shirts, we would like to introduce you to Popomomo. This line of smart, unique and provocative-yet-totally-wearable garments highlights the chic edge of modern eco-fashion. For her Fall 2010 collection, designer Lizz Wasserman took inspiration from quartz crystals and melting polar ice caps, and in a marriage of precise geometric lines with swirly prints in icy hues, came stunning, innovative and gorgeous garments.

We were fortunate enough to get a peek at her collection as part of the Green Shows at New York Fashion Week, and boy were we blown away! Read on for our in-depth coverage and exclusive pictures of the Popomomo fashion show!

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There is a reason why this coffee mug is called the Radiator Mug, the bottom fins (called heat sinks) take inspiration from the radiator mechanics found within the PC or an engine, to keep things cool. Likewise these ceramic fins eliminate the need for a handle and keep your hands cool while holding a steaming cuppa coffee/tea.

Designer: Stephen Reed [ Buy it Here, Radiator Mug is available for $24 @ YD Store ]

Radiator Mug is available for $24 @ YD Store

Pottery Barn is a design company founded in 1949 in Manhattan and planned on their work reflecting the idea that” home furnishings should be exceptional in comfort, style and quality.” We don not know much about their comfort and quality, but one thing we can say for sure: their furniture looks absolutely amazing! Perhaps it is the vintage touch or the original letters and numbers embedded in the decorations. Or the colors that are not too flashy, nor neutral. And what do you think about the overall arrangements? The flower arrangements really seem to fit in and light up the rooms. Whichever it is, we invite you to take a closer look and pick out those elements that you like the most. In other words, we hope you will find plenty of inspiration in the pictures below.

The past few nights, after shutting down my computer and retiring for the night, I’ve been rewarding myself by curling up in bed, relaxing, and reading Suzanne Kasler’s Inspired Interiors.  I received this book as a Christmas present a few months ago, and it’s been sitting on the bench at the end of my bed since then, looking so crisp and unused.  I am just now finding the time to open it and completely delve in!  I never like to read these design books hastily.  I need ample time to study the images, read, and re-read the text.

I am now about halfway done with her book and do not want it to ever come to an end!  (however, if it does end, it’s not the end of the world, since I have Kelly W’s Hue as next up on my reading list!)

The only downside to her book is the fact that I can’t rip out all of these gorgeous images and put them in my “inspiration” binders.  Well, technically I could…hmmm tempting!

Suzanne is a design genius!  I’m sure you will agree after viewing these images below.

It’s not about the words on Desire to Inspire. It’s all about the eye candy. I could go on about the keen design eye and on the trend styling of Camilla Julner but her work tells the story. And inspiration doesn’t always have to come from a complete room. Camilla’s vignettes are overflowing for great ideas on colour, juxtaposition, texture. Hey too many words! Enjoy!

SHH is a company based in London, founded in 1992. Interior design is not their only strong point, as the firm also takes on architecture projects. However, today we would like to show you how a room can be converted in a stylish and contemporary space in their vision. We’ve gathered up 15 different interiors which stand out and can become a real source of inspiration. Whether we are dealing with the living-room,  the bedroom or the hallway, boredom is left out and surprising elements are added in order to create pleasant spaces. The white ones are airy and give the feeling of serenity, while the funky ones feed the more rebel spirits. Color and unusual light is present in some of the arrangements with great results. Which one would you go for?- via Desire to Inspire

Stacy emailed us recently asking for some inspiration for her sis: “We live in a very expensive “city” in the US, full of retirees, so the only affordable houses are either falling apart or brand new cookie cutter subdivision types. My sister and her husband are in the process of buying a new house and have chosen the new option. The kitchen, of course, consists of an L shape …counters, cooktop, fridge, sink, dishwasher etc with no island or even room for one. I was wondering if you have a collection of rooms where the eating table is inside the kitchen? I would like to show her how she can make it look less boring in there.” Hopefully the following photos of small-ish kitchens with mini dining areas will help Stacy’s sister spice up her blah kitchen.

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