Styleture

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) is back in full swing— and we couldn’t be more excited! As North America’s premier showcase for contemporary design, ICFF brings together the latest design trends and innovations in one jam-packed trade show and exhibition. With the show opening to the public on Tuesday, here’s what we can’t wait to see at ICFF.

Watermark Designs and Flavor Paper

We love Watermark Designs for their hip Brooklyn aesthetic and innovative faucet designs— and for their first ICFF, they’re putting both proudly on display. Their new Zen Collection is comprised of quartz faucet handles and rocks hand-picked from the shores of Lake Michigan. Utilizing rare earth magnets, this new collection eliminates the need for set screws, which gives the handles an even more natural look and feel.

While this new collection is thrilling enough, we’re just as excited to tour their booth, which will be “flavored” with wallpaper from the equally innovative Brooklyn-based company Flavor Paper. Flavor Paper’s hand-screened wallpaper is produced in their “Flavor Lab” in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn. The booth makes use of two Brooklyn-themed designs: the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO wall. We can’t wait to check out this hip collaboration in person!

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Interior design isn’t just for the human set. When it comes to stylish decor, your dog deserves the very best. The doghouse isn’t just a place for your weary pup to lay its head—it’s a place of self-expression and style. Here are some of our favorite products to put your pooch in the lap of luxury.

BowHaus Modern Dog Crate by DenHaus

If “form over function” was the ethos of the Bauhaus movement, then the BowHaus Modern Dog Crate is as functional as they come. Serving double duty as a modern end table, the striking starburst cutout and powder-coated steel finish gives your dog stylish security and your space a deserved upgrade. With DenHaus, being “in the doghouse” has never been so enjoyable.

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As the countdown to the 85th Academy Awards begins, we can’t help but get swept up in the Oscar buzz. From the glitz and glamour to the fame and fortune, the allure of Hollywood’s most star-powered spectacle is utterly irresistible. But just because you’re watching from home doesn’t mean your decor can’t have the same star power. Here are some of our favorite Hollywood-inspired designs worthy of the red carpet treatment.

Beverly by Watermark Designs

“You like me! You really like me!” A stunning sophisticate, Watermark’s Beverly faucet exudes Old Hollywood glamour from the most envied 90210 zip code. An alluring flared base and seductive spout evoke tinsel town timelessness, while handles in round, multi-faceted or solid crystal make this tap ready for its close up.

Paparazzi by Corbett Lighting

“No pictures, please!” As a celebrity skyrockets to super stardom, fans demand the latest gossip. And the flashbulbs come alive for Paparazzi by Corbett Lighting. A geometric and jeweled delight, this one-light wall sconce is made from hand-crafted iron and features topaz and clear crystal stones. With such dramatic and daring design, we’re shocked it hasn’t ended up on TMZ!

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Out with the old, in with the new. With each New Year comes a new opportunity to refresh, recharge…and redecorate! But before the countdown to midnight and the Auld Lang Syne serenade begins, we wanted to share some of our favorite design trends sure to carry over into 2013.

Need help getting the look? No problem! We’ve included some tips to help you get a fresh start.

Less Is More

We’re not shy about our love for minimalism. Simple and sophisticated, this modern aesthetic showcases bold design that’s anything but boring. We love LAUFEN’s deceptively simple and organic forms that showcase stripped down style—and we’re not the only ones! This year designer Roberto Palomba’s freestanding Palomba bathtub won an Interior Design Best of Year award and it’s easy to see why. Inspired by the elemental force of nature, this tub is a minimalist beauty and modern delight.

Get the Look: Clean out the clutter! Gather items you no longer need and take a trip to your local Goodwill. Give your items left a proper home—no junk drawers or overstuffed closets! Relocate anything that doesn’t belong and hide others out of sight. And resolve to keep it that way in the new year.

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Black out? Never. The darkest color in the rainbow is also the most tragically misunderstood. Black isn’t all doom and gloom, it’s a color worthy of worship even outside the funeral parlor. White is passé after Labor Day, but black is classic and refined year round. Feeling a little spooky? Take the passenger seat in our hearse and ride along as we dig up these black beauties…

Bijoux – Corbett Lighting

Bijoux is the French word for “jewelry” and while the traditional Goth may shun sparkles in favor of studded bracelets and lace chokers, this is a piece worthy of anyone’s collection. Wrought from hand-crafted iron, Corbett Lighting’s design blends Classic Golden Silver with delicious Antique Black. And just like your trusty night light, the shining crystal accents brighten up even the darkest corners.

Queen of Love Armchair by Moro-Pigatti

Even people of a ghostly pallor need to get a little sunshine once in a while. This whimsical throne by Italian designers Graziano Moro and Renato Pigatti can be placed outdoors or indoors, depending on your ghastly tan lines. And because this armchair is made from recyclable linear polyethylene, it’s an eco-friendly addition to your haunted house. The Queen of Love is available in 13 unlucky colors but we prefer to lie back in black.

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