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House of Rock opens in Santa Monica

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Have you ever wondered how rock stars live when they’re not on tour? Look no further than the new House of Rock in Santa Monica, California designed by Elaine Culotti. Culotti purchased the 10,000-square-foot property two years ago and brought on designers Ralph Pucci, David Bromstad and Sami Hayek to outfit the inside with a music-inspired aesthetic. Full[...]

Designs That Rock!

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Roll over, Beethoven! From AC/DC to ZZ Top, rock ‘n’ roll is a way of life. But why leave your rock reverence for the stage when you can amp up the design in your own home? Whether you’re looking to bring the recording studio to your studio apartment or turn your posh pad into a mosh pit, we’ve got just the designs to make you twist and shout. So pull[...]

Social Media & Design

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The design industry is subject to trends and quick changes, so it’s important that we all have a handle on the evolving business tools at our disposal. There are many, many social networking platforms to choose from – it’s a dizzying array – so we’ve compiled a quick overview of sites that you should be aware of and working with if you’re looking to b[...]

Universally Good Design

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As the population of the United States and much of the developed world ages, as evidenced by long term trends indicating smaller families and older parents, we are increasingly seeing homes and products that are oriented towards the less mobile segments of our population. Far too often, Universal Design – which incorporates features that make it easi[...]

Bathroom Tech

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Looking back upon the several thousand years of recorded human history, the past century has seen our kind propelled to new heights of technological achievement. We now live longer lives and enjoy a quality of life unparalleled in the past. The average person can now painlessly communicate with people on the other side of the world without any bother.[...]

Out Of This World Designs!

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Is your space the final frontier or does your décor look like a blast from the past? Whether you’re looking to update your crash pad or your launch pad, we’ve found futuristic furnishings to help take you into the space age. Join us as we count down to lift off for these design supernovas that take us over the moon! Corbett Lighting- Quasar LED Pendant [...]

Make a Summer Splash!

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Summer is the time to cool off, whether it’s by taking a relaxing dip in the tub or a running cannonball leap into your neighbor’s pool. We’ve picked out our favorite water-inspired pieces guaranteed to make a splash. Just don’t forget your cap and goggles! Watermark Designs – Designer Shower Drain Blowing soap bubbles is a summer backyard tradition[...]

Zephyr Ventilation Showroom

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Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Zephyr Ventilation is known among chefs and kitchen designers as a design-centric maker of range hoods that function as centerpieces of beautiful kitchens. Interested to see how a company like Zephyr operates its one and only Zephyr showroom, Styleture dropped by for a visit to check out the space and was se[...]

Stone Forest Road Trip!

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With summer in full swing, there's no better time than now to take a road trip.  So buckle up, because Stone Forest is taking us on a virtual road trip to some of their favorite destinations nationwide. Better yet, they're stopping at places full of natural beauty- just like Stone Forest designs! The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the[...]

THG SO.

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With summer now in full-on “heat” mode, any sign of coolness brings a needed respite if not a sigh of relief. Think: sliced juicy watermelon, iced tea with fresh mint leaves, frosted popsicles, visions of waterfalls and icebergs. A product suggestive of “cool” in every inch of its being: French luxury faucet brand THG’s SO. bath series. Made from clear opti[...]