Monthly archives:October 2009

Spooky & Scary Buildings & Architecture

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Here are a few spooky buildings and structures that will give you the chills! Lizzie Borden took an axe. And gave her mother forty whacks. And when she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one. The Dutch Colonial home which was the site of the horrific murder and the subject of the Amityville Horror movie about paranormal activities. [...]

Le Corbusier - Pioneer of Modern Architecture

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Arguably the greatest Modern Architect of all time, Le Corbusier was actually born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris in Switzerland in 1887.  In his early years he traveled extensively throughout Europe, and ended up working for Auguste Perret, the French pioneer of reinforced concrete in Paris. It is thought that while working in Germany for architect Peter [...]

Keep Up With Styleture on Facebook!

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Come join are Facebook Fan Page and be in-the-know with all of our updates and happenings! Over 300 members already and growing! Feel free to post any cool styles you find, your own designs or even just start a discussion about your favorite styles, architecture or interior designers! All posts by fans show up right on our wall for maximum fan exposure! C[...]

What do a Penguin, Rainbow, Toucan, Fan & More Have in Common?

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They are all new designs by the Sustainable Faucet manufacturer Fluid Faucets (FluidFaucets.com). Each of these lines of bathroom fixtures are not only low flow and very sustainable (WaterSense Certified), but also extremely unique and stylish. These designs have all been inspired by a different element from nature, art or the world’s most iconic architectur[...]

Amazing Luxury Hotels from Around the World

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There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of amazing, stylish hotels, but we thought we'd provide you with a short list of the most amazing, four start hotels throughout the world. These hotels were chose based on their Interior Designs, their architecture, history, location and overall appeal. This is just a small sampling of some of the most amazing h[...]

Creating a Vintage Space - Vintage Interior Design

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A vintage look has been a very popular style lately with so many people renting and buying beautiful old apartments and condos with tons of character. Here are a few products to consider when designing your own vintage pad: Vintage Seating - Vintage furniture is a must if you are going for the vintage look. A good place to start is with seating, and there [...]

ALNOCLASS - Green Kitchen Cabinet Collection

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A kitchen cabinet collection that lowers the carbon footprint, while delivering high style and cutting-edge technology. ALNO® has introduced a new kitchen cabinet collection that brings new meaning to the word class. The revolutionary ALNOCLASS boasts modern technology, minimalist details and eco-friendly materials. The door fronts are constructed of 100 pe[...]

Debut of the Art Deco Bathtub by THG

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THG has announced the debut of the Art Deco Bathtub from their Marquise Collection. This beautiful bathtub was inspired by Bernardaud’s iconic china pattern and created by the artisans at THG. The Art Deco Bathtub in the Marquise pattern was designed in a spirit reminiscent of a French Chateaux with a bay leaf garland in gold décor. This delicate pattern is [...]

Modern Look For Recessed Lighting

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As a rule, recessed lighting tends to be invisible. It provides the perfect amount of light in a way that doesn’t call attention it. However, Studio Italia Design has gone against the grain with Campy, Cambio, and Twin: three recessed lighting fixtures designed by ITALIANTHINKING’s Fabio Ligresti. These modern and minimalist fixtures feature thick glass trim[...]

Hotel Interior Design - Ramada in Basel Switzerland

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Here are some pictures from a Ramada in Basel Switzerland. It's amazing to see the difference between this Ramada and the Ramada's in the United States. Hotels vary from country to country, but the differences between what you would typically see in the US, compared to Switzerland are interesting (just compare to the Ramada at the Wilshire Center in Los An[...]