The ultra-modern Hoerboard Scomber mix DJ stand

Admit it – you’ve entertained dreams of telling your boss at your day job to go fly a kite, just so you can jet off to Ibiza and DJ the summer club circuit. It’s ok, we all have. Perhaps that dream was never more appealing than now, considering that the ultra-modern Hoerboard Scomber Mix DJ Stand is just a few thousand bucks ($2,330 once fully customized, to be more precise) away from being yours.

Hoerboard Scomber's Dutch Orange finish

If this puppy looked anything more like a Macbook, or something from the minds of Apple’s genius design team, it would, well, be made by Apple. The white has that sleek, glossy finish we have come to know, love and expect from our modern electronic equipment and gadgetry; for that matter, so do the plethora of other colors – Apple Green, Dutch Orange, Basalt Grey and Night Black – in which the Hoerboard Scomber Mix DJ Stand is available. Each DJ workstation can be customized with mixers, turntables, CD-players, space for your laptop or whatever else you may desire. Making it so any turntables fit perfectly into their own design-forward workstation, the stand consists of two units to make you more mobile, like on that aforementioned jaunt to Ibiza. The top of the deck is fixed to a laser-cut powder-coated steel support and all cables are made invisible by a smartly designed corpus. Turntable positioning comes with two options: To be angled in a battle position to give you ample mixing and scratching mobility, or in a classic position for standard mixing needs. With the well-designed laptop clip, you can be sure your precious storehouse of music isn’t going to crash to the floor and cause you to have a heart attack in the middle of your masterful performance. When not in use, you can cover the stand with the custom dust hood, which is designed to be almost invisible for a pleasing aesthetic. There’s no doubt that Hoerboard is on the leading edge of turntable design; the company has infused the creative German spirit into all of its elegant pieces and made them fully customizable to meet your needs. At once simple and highly thoughtful in terms of functionality, the company assures customers that their products will last a very long time.

The top of the deck is fixed to a laser-cut powder-coated steel support

As the brainchild of master designer David Kornmann, the Hoerboard Scomber Mix DJ Stand is leading the evolution of DJ-ing equipment. If you’re a working DJ, or dream of being one, don’t make the mistake of not checking out the company’s gear at www.hoerboard.com

The 1st Annual Stylies Awards
Styleture Brings You the Best-of-the-Best

Styleture is the single most important window through which the world is introduced to leading-edge interior and architectural design products. Since our launch a mere year-and-a-half ago, our editorial team – consisting of design-savvy influencers and preeminent tastemakers – has rapidly risen to the top of a crowded field of so-called “design-expert” sites. With all of the success, not to mention credibility, that we have accumulated, it is only fitting that we utilize our influence and expertise to officially select and present to you the best-of-the-best designs we came across over the last year.

So without further adieu, from Los Angeles, California, we bring you the winners of The 1st Annual Stylies Awards:

The “Stylies Seven”

Platinum Award

Trapeze by Zephyr

There are island range hoods, and then there is Trapeze. “Floating” in midair utilizing a delicate suspension structure, the striking, stainless steel Trapeze by designer Fu-Tung Cheng makes a bold statement within the kitchen ecosystem. A graceful, slow-curve canopy displaying impeccable symmetry, and directional halogen lighting for optimal functionality, makes Trapeze a truly unsurpassed range hood.

Gold Award

Vesta Fire Table by Stone Forest

Stone Forest’s Fire Vessels incorporate natural materials into delightfully functional sculptures. The Vesta Fire Table’s granite top and stainless steel base provide a safe, sturdy and eye-catching vehicle for producing warming outdoor flames. Vesta Fire Table includes the blue/gray granite slab with contrasting polished top and chiseled sides, and the stainless steel base. Includes match lit trough burner kit.

Silver Award

Tuna Washbasin by Laufen

Laufen’s new Tuna washbasin, borrowing from the graceful curves of its namesake, is an imaginative and timeless piece that holds just the right touch of femininity and eccentricity. Ample and convenient, offering a marriage of soft and fluid lines and a warm grey or clean white finish, the Tuna is a modern and impressive ceramic piece. The Tuna washbasin is available with or without a tap hole, allowing a faucet to be positioned on an adjacent wall.

Mercury Award

Temp-Touch and Signature Series Controls by Thermasol

The square design and sleek, black faceplate of the Temp-Touch and Signature Series Controls makes them perfect for integrating into the modern bath environment. These controls serve as mini command centers, enabling the user to not only control, but maximize their steam experience. With all metal construction and PVD plating technology, the Temp-Touch and Signature Series Controls put the user firmly in the driver’s seat.

Osmium Award

Vixen by Corbett Lighting

Hello dah-ling. Dripping with crystal, the new Vixen Chandelier does nothing short of living up to its name. A polished nickel jewelry chain cascades into an illuminated centerpiece of crystal beads.

Tungsten Award

Haley by Watermark

The Haley faucet boldly brings confident femininity to the contemporary bath environment. All metal dual-levers with sleek inserts, including powder coat black, provide the fixture with a stark, clean appearance. Available in 37 finishes, including polished chrome, satin nickel and pewter.

Uranium Award

Sonia Duna by Hastings

Sensuous in look and feel, the Duna vanity has an exclusive ‘onda’ texture, which is both sinuous and relaxing to the touch. The name Duna is a nod to the organic look and feel of the collection; it’s softer while still maintaining its contemporary edge. Available in three finishes: white, wenge and vision, Duna includes a polished stainless steel handle that runs the length of the vanity, providing a striking visual as well as ease of opening. Three cabinet sizes: 24, 31 and 39 inches make Duna the perfect choice for contemporary bathrooms.

Morrison chose ALNO cabinetry and infused the kitchen with alternating red, pale yellow and cherry wood lacquer to create a Mondrian-like effect. Recalling the modern style and color palette of the original Eichler era, the same red and yellow palette was used throughout the house to reflect the homeowner’s penchant for vibrant colors.

Built to optimize workspace comfort and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, one kitchen wall features a lowered, 29-inch counter top with ample under the counter storage and wheelchair accessibility. Easy-to-use pull out drawers, a semi-circular Lazy Susan, a mini-pantry and garbage bin fit seamlessly behind the colorful, glare-free cabinet doors. Lowering the above-counter appliance garage from the standard 18 inches to a shortened, more accessible height, the cabinetry’s custom design instantly eliminated the need for an uncomfortable, over-extending reach.

“The accessibility of cabinets and storage space units was key,” said Albalak. “We wanted to keep the flow of the space open and uncluttered, while curtailing the cabinets to the homeowner’s needs. What’s great is that we were able to do this, while maintaining the signature Eichler aesthetic.”

Helping to complete the kitchen’s user-friendly transition, a low cook top, side opening oven and bend-free dishwasher were built into the wall units for easy access. A curved kitchen island helped shorten the workspace triangle, making appliances and tools easily attainable, while providing additional storage space.

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JACLO Luxury Grab Bars

According to an ASID survey of U.S. homeowners, most Americans (82%) want to remain in their homes as they age, even if they should require assistance and care. Furthermore, it has been documented that more than half (52%) of American homeowners age 45 and older are interested in receiving information about remaining in their homes as they get older. While the topic of aging in place has been a recent buzz phrase – delved into by shelter magazines nationwide and abroad – it is a relatively new phenomenon; one that is gaining serious momentum, not only in the building industry, but amongst interior designers and homeowners, as well.

“In the last five years homeowners have started to understand how important aging in place is,” says Professor of Gerontology at California State University, Long Beach – Melanie Horn Mallers, P.H.D. “The boomer generation especially doesn’t want to be called old. They do not want to live in the traditional conception of a nursing home or assisted living facility as they grow older. They want to live in the comforts of their own home, with pride, control and dignity; they want to maintain their youthfulness and this has more than encouraged aging in place.”

Contempo Grab Bar

Furthermore, Horn Mallers relays that the boomer generation is open to talking about the issues associated with aging and they are willing to ask for assistance, as they know that this is crucial to enhancing their quality of life.

So as the savvy boomer generation becomes interested in modifying their home to meet their needs, the term aging in place has become synonymous with aging in style.

“We boomers don’t plan on quitting anytime soon,” said ASID member Pat Rowen in an article entitled, The Boomer Boom is Coming. “We want it all: comfort, beauty, function, safety and style.”

To give the boomer generation all that they want, numerous manufacturers have recently been pushing the envelope with innovative, functional and stylish product designs, which enhance interiors rather than transforming them into the stereotypical nursing home.

JACLO Luxury Grab Bars

To make the transition of aging in place easier on the eyes, manufacturers such as JACLO have created a full decorative slate of luxury grab bars, which come in seven styles and 16 finishes. They also do specialized finishes to match existing décor. Their grab bars can also be outfitted with an adjustable slider, which their line of handshowers can be attached to, allowing the user to sit (either on a bench or in a wheelchair) for a more comfortable bathing experience.

“Aging in place products are crucial not only to the homeowner, but also to a caregiver or family member who might visit the home on a frequent basis,” says Horn Mallers. “Helping an aging person can be physically demanding especially if the right equipment is not installed.”

Laufen ADA Compliant Toilet

Horn Mallers relays that one of the most popular products purchased is the grab bar, however she also mentions that raising toilet height, securing rugs, using hands-free faucets, replacing door knobs with levers and lowering cabinet heights have been key modifications.

Swiss company Laufen has created a line of wall-hung toilets from their designer collections, which are stylish and ADA-compliant. Their wall-hung toilets from the Palomba and ILBAGNOALESSI dOt collections can be adjusted to work within the guidelines set by the American Disability Act.

“Being able to decide where you want to live enhances dignity and maximizes self fulfilment,” says Horn Mallers. “Boomers want their home to be functional so that they do not feel dependant on others. There is no doubt that the market will keep up with their needs.”

Toilet Grabbar

Grabbar Detail

Horizontal Shower Bar