“Skin has become inadequate at interfacing with reality,” wrote artist Nam June Paik in one of his many essays. “Technology has become the body’s new membrane of existence.” If you like the sound of Paik’s world view, you can learn more about him in design news this month. We also […]
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Sasaki Associates completes the wellness center at the Universidad of Lima and design a new hub for social life, recreation, and student programming on campus
Lima, Peru Dedicated program spaces are balanced with flexible areas to create a welcoming and engaging student-life facility, Sasaki Associates’ design for the Universidad of Lima campus is a new, six-story steel and concrete structure that provides space for student fitness, dining, and academic support. The center includes nutrition, counseling, physical therapy, […]
Home decor, design tips: 5 interior trends to breathe new life into your house
As our homes continue to serve as our sanctuary amidst the chaos of the outside world, it’s natural to crave a change in our living environment every now and then since staring at the same walls and decor day in and day out can easily become monotonous, leaving us feeling […]
Design news: plates that talk to your table mats, Milan Salone and inspiring kids to build | Life and style
This month we look ahead to Milan Design Week, the biggest event on design world’s calendar featuring new work from the biggest names in furniture, art and fashion. Don’t worry, though, there’s also a report on a UK project to get children into building and a high-street collaboration with the […]
Interior Designer Shares Decor and Designs That Look Bad in Real Life
Bold wallpaper can overwhelm a space and it rarely stands the test of time. It can be hard to get rid of wallpaper once it’s up. Fio Creative/Shutterstock Bold wallpaper has the potential to infuse a space with character and personality, but if the pattern is too over-the-top, you may […]
Design news: meet the ‘shellmet’ plus Ikea’s new range and women in design | Life and style
Reinvention and renovation is as important as innovation in design as this month’s news stories show. Vintage fashion giant Beyond Retro has moved into making new clothes with the Beyond Remade range and we also have a great story about recycling waste from the Japanese shellfish industry as hard hats. […]
2022 Best Holiday Gift Ideas for the Design Lover in Your Life
We all know at least one person – probably several – that just loves design a little more than others. They appreciate how things are made, who made them, the materials used, the quality… everything down to the last little detail. They gravitate towards up-and-coming designers and brands, as well […]
Life House transforms Berkshires lodge into 1970s-inspired mountain hotel
A former motel in rural Massachusetts has been transformed by American hospitality brand Life House into a hotel decorated with objects influenced by 1970s hospitality. Life House converted an existing, two-storey motel property with its in-house design team. While the 64 guest rooms maintain the same layout, a new extension […]
How Painting Wood Paneling Will Change Your Life
3 years ago
There is simply no reason you must live perpetually with a dated wood kitchen if you don’t want to. Or live in a dark, wood-paneled den just because your home contains one. And, no, you don’t have to rip the wood paneling out. Pull Up a Comfy Chair and Read […]
The 15 Best Interior Designers In BirminghamBuildDirect Blog: Life at Home
3 years ago
Reading Time: 5 minutes Interior Designers: Birmingham, Al (image: acnatta/Andre Natta) Who is the best designer in Birmingham AL? Here are 15 candidates. Choose your favorite and tell us who we missed in the comments section. *** With its eclectic, authentic charm and renovated historic properties, Birmingham has plenty of […]
8 Family Room Decorating Ideas From The ExpertsBuildDirect Blog: Life at Home
3 years ago
Reading Time: 4 minutes Amanda Greaves Planning an interior design for a family room; where do you start? Here are 8 pointers directly from expert interior designers to help you take the first step. *** Whether you gather together to watch the big game or have a quiet night of family […]
Seattle interior designer offers pro advice for a balanced home and work life
3 years ago
Sara Eizen has a handful of tips and tricks for a practical home life during these crazy times. Keep clicking for photos of her at-home setups, alongside a collection of submitted home set-ups from Seattleites across the city. less Sara Eizen has a handful of tips and tricks for a […]
The 15 Best Interior Designers in MinneapolisBuildDirect Blog: Life at Home
3 years ago
Reading Time: 4 minutes Who is the best Interior designer in Minneapolis? Here is a list of 15 interior designers who may be the one. Vote for your fave and suggest new ones too. *** In the land of 10,000 lakes, Minneapolis is well known as an industrial center of […]
Printable Room Planner to Help You Plan Your Layout > Life Your Way
3 years ago
I am so excited to share these printable room planners with you today! But first, I have to tell you that most of the credit goes to my amazing husband because I would have given up long before finishing these printables if it wasn’t for his help. He’s the real […]
New Year, New 2019 Living Room Trends to be Inspired ByBuildDirect Blog: Life at Home
3 years ago
Reading Time: 3 minutes Salerno Porcelain Tile – Trail Wood Series / SKU: 15208230 A new year brings new interior design and décor trends. Take a look at some of the hottest ways to decorate your living room and update your design space for 2019. Boho Is Back Boho, or Bohemian style, never truly […]
House with Frank Lloyd Wright-approved design finds new life
3 years ago
GREENWOOD, Ind. — The treasures are in the small details. Glass aquarium corners in the Harry Cooler Conference Center give the sense of stepping into the outdoors and looking out over the wooded land around it, even while staying indoors. Ingeniously designed window placements and skylights allow for ample natural […]
Interior Design History: Decorating Styles Through the AgesBuildDirect Blog: Life at Home
3 years ago
Reading Time: 2 minutes For as long as humanity has been a species, we’ve decorated. From the ancient cave-paintings of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, to the fluted columns of early Western civilization, to modernist architecture into the 20th century, and now to 21st Century eclecticism, we’ve taken pride in our homes […]
Real Life Decorating
3 years ago
Whether you’re moving into a new home or updating a single room, you’ll find inspiration here. See color schemes, paint techniques, and window treatments to fit your life and your style. Make your bed, literally, with these four unique headboard-decorating ideas that will suit an existing bedroom décor or inspire […]
Real Life Rooms: Neutral Living Room with a Burgundy Couch
3 years ago
Hey there Remodelaholic readers! Dawn here, from AD Aesthetic, and I’m back this month with another reader question mockup to hopefully inspire some creative ideas for your space. If you’ve missed any of my previous reader question mockups, you can always see all my posts here. If you follow Remodelaholic […]
Open-plan kitchen design ideas | Open-plan kitchen ideas for family life
3 years ago
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. An open kitchen-dining-living space offers great versatility for the way we live today An open-plan kitchen suits today’s informal lifestyles, providing a natural hub for the home and greater sociability during cooking and prepping. But it takes skill to design a space that integrates easily with the living area, […]