Kapp

Kapp – Artful, inventive and playful, the exquisite details of the Kapp fixture will capture any imagination. With stunning hand-blown glass horns creatively assembled, the inventive fixture is skillfully designed to accommodate a ceiling mount application in addition to several other configurations. Each horn is assembled individually according to the eye of its creator until the final masterpiece is complete.

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Maya

Maya — Bringing to mind the architecture and mystery of the ancient Mayans, the Maya features a geometric honeycomb shape – each layer meticulously crafted out of a white lacquered frame. Available as a sconce, ceiling mount, or suspended fixture, the creation utilizes fluorescent lighting for energy conservation and efficiency.

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Lace

Lace – Featuring a minimalistic chrome frame and a hand-blown clear crystal diffuser, the details of the stunning glass “lace-work” in the design of this luxury lighting design reflect the beauty and magic of Venetian glass making. As a ceiling mount fixture, the elegant design commands attention, not only as a light source, but as an exquisite masterpiece.

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Tris

Tris – Modern and architecturally savvy, the metal frame of the Tris features studiously shaped smooth curves, while the white crystal diffuser is formed out of hand blown glass. Complement décor with a white, black, red or mirrored chrome frame, for a chic ceiling addition that consciously uses energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs.

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Clessidra

Clessidra — The Clessidra collection is an illuminating luxury lighting fixture that stylishly captivates on its own, or groups nicely as a set. With a hand blown glass diffuser available in red, green, blue, yellow, orange and amethyst, a unique and lively look is easy to achieve.

These clocks are reasonably priced at $98 and measure 16″ x 4″ x 1.5″. While they are a far cry from Klaus’ Cuckoo Clock Design, they are still perfect for the right design and the right setting. For more information about these clocks, please visit SonicNYC.com.

Front of Orange Vertical Clock

Perspective of Green Vertical Clock

Front of Yellow Vertical Clock

Detail of White Vertical Clock

Detail of Cyan Vertical Clock

All images courtesy of Klaus Rosburg

Art Deco Chrysler Building

The Chrysler building in NYC tells you exactly what you need to know about the heights Art Deco reached. Glamorous and ‘moderne’ now, designers today pay tribute to this important era with products that themselves are destined to become classics – no matter the scale of the object, the Art Deco spirit lives within these exquisite products.

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Studio Italia Design – Maya

Art Deco Maya Studio Italia Design

Art Deco Clessidra Wall Sconce

The Maya wall sconce from Studio Italia Design looks as though it might have come right off a grand Art Deco building from the 1920’s. Narrow rectangular strips of metal are stepped in precise formation. Conforming to Art Deco’s stylized use of metal, this sconce adds a more contemporary touch with the use of white lacquered metal. Visit this Lighting Manufacturer’s website for more information: www.sid-usa.com

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Watermark Designs – Classic Contemporary Collection

Art Deco Watermark Faucet

No one understood the intersection of geometry and design better than Frank Lloyd Wright. Watermark Designs’ Classic Contemporary Collection features eleven handles, each inspired by a legendary architect. Just one look at the circles and semi-circles designed in precise proximity to the straight lines on this faucet and you know that it’s a Frank Lloyd Wright design. The Watermark Designs’ Classic Contemporary collection is an elegant homage to Wright’s clean, slightly masculine, uncluttered designs. Find more luxury faucets at www.watermark-designs.com

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THG – Masque de Femme Collection

Art Deco - THG Masque

Art Deco - THG Masque Details

The sumptuous pairing of Lalique crystal with enamel delivers a classic Art Deco product. Given that Rene Lalique himself was at the forefront of the Deco trend, this faucet honors Rene’s vision brilliantly. An intricate bas-relief pattern is delicately cut in the crystal which adorns the handles. To balance the design, the handles themselves are hand-painted enamel palm-frond motifs. Glamorous and distinctive, this faucet is transcendent.
Studio Italia Design – Clessidra The Clessidra glass wall sconce with a satin nickel frame can sit proudly alongside other Deco-inspired elements in any home. Cool and elegant, the hand-blown, scored glass, shown here in amber, brings a European edge to the design party. Also available in satin-white, orange, or for an even more glamorous look – amethyst or polished red. For more decorative faucets visit www.thgstyle.com & www.thgusa.com

The 918 Spyder gets 78 miles per gallon, has low emissions of 70g CO2/km, can go 16 miles on electric charge alone, and hits 0-60 in 3.2 seconds giving the Tesla Roadster a run for its money (the Tesla Roadster goes 0-60 in 3.7 seconds). The car gets its power from both a 500-horsepower V8 motor, in addition to two electric motors that give the sportscar an additional 218-horsepower.

We know this is just a concept car as of now, but we really hope to see these on the streets in Hollywood in the near future!

For more information visit Porsche.com

Porsche 918 Hybrid

Porsche 918 Hybrid

Porsche 918 Hybrid Rendering

Porsche 918 Hybrid Rendering

Porsche 918 Hybrid Rendering

Via Inhabitat

Roger Thomas

Since the public generally does not get to see where Oscar hosts and honorees rehearse and celebrate backstage on Awards night, we’ve got a preview for you!  For the eighth year in a row, Architectural Digest assigns an interior designer to build a dazzling, comfortable Greenroom at the Kodak Theater.

Architectural Digest has awarded the honor of designing this room to designer Roger Thomas who will be in charge of creating the design of the Architectural Digest Greenroom.

This is the eighth consecutive year that Architectural Digest will produce the exclusive backstage lounge for the Oscar® presenters and honorees, and this year the design will will come alive backstage with the sparkle and romance of legendary Hollywood. The guests will be able to relax, rehearse and revel, Golden Era-style.

Thomas celebrates a time when developments in sound, color, genre and dialogue heightened the cinema experience. He amplifies a black and white room with varying shades in between—platinum, blonde and silver—and creates light and movement with reflective materials such as glass objects, metal occasional tables and mirrored walls that were popular interior design elements of the period.

“My fondest memories are cinematic moments,” said Thomas.  “The films have as much to do with set design as they do the action.”    The focal point of this year’s Architectural Digest Greenroom will be a paint-splattered floor, inspired by the scenic departments of Hollywood studio lots.  Christopher Peacock’s exquisite paint collection is used “to keep the room active and interesting,” said Thomas.

The color swatches include Camouflage, Stick, Darby, Bricks, Medium Brown and Drab.   “The floor will have a polished black base,” said Thomas.  “It is a contemporary version of those that Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers would glide across in the 1930s.”  The 1,029 square foot Greenroom will feature French furnishings and decorative accessories by Roche Bobois, adding 1930s hues and flair; decorative Afghan rugs by Amadi Carpets to soften the acoustics; durable yet sophisticated fabrics from Sunbrella’s “Luminous” satin weave collection in the main room and linen textures in the new garden area where Restoration Hardware debuts pieces from its outdoor Klismos Cast Aluminum furniture collection.  This “outdoor” space will feature a scrim ceiling with birds on sky blue flying overhead, hedges and antique planters.  Four chairs and one daybed receive special attention from Thomas in preparation for Oscar® night.  He will hand paint the natural muslin upholstery with freestyle whirls and curves for one-of-a-kind pieces.

Roger Thomas is Executive Vice President Design for Wynn Design and Development. He is famous for designing the interiors of the Wynn Las Vegas as well as the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. Take a look at the rendering of the design below and let us know what you think by commenting below, on our Stylish Facebook Fan Page or by Tweeting your comments to us!  Click the image to view a larger version.

Oscar Greenroom

Hastings EAL Series Snake Skin

Hastings RND Series in Gold Leaf Glass

Durable, bold, yet exotic, Hastings Tile & Bath’s porcelain tiles mimic the patterns and textures found in nature and conquer winning design inspiration. Available in seven colors, the EAL Series in snakeskin redefines the possibilities for tiled surfaces with the animal skin design that captures the sleek essence of a reptile. For a more refined look that still wins in the style opt for the RND Series in Gold Leaf Glass. For more information please visit www.HastingsTileBath.com

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THG Gagnere Faucet

Perfection at its finest, THG fuses artistic talent with the highest design achievement by commissioning designer Olivier Gagnère to create the award-worthy Bagatelle Collection. The smooth contours of each curve are completed with an elegant gold finish for a creation that is simply incredible by design and a natural leader in decorative faucetry. For more information please visit: www.thgstyle.com

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THG Vasques Sink

Created under the skillful hands of master craftsmen, THG’s Vasque sink is a style leader. Featuring a distinctive rectangular octagon shape or the circular shape pictured above, the gleaming basin looks excellent in a gold metal finish and is also available in natural copper or polished chrome. Regardless of the selected finish, each sink is gently hammered inside and honed perfectly smooth on the rim, an intriguing texture mix that only adds to the appeal. For more information please visit: www.thgstyle.com

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Frou Frou By THG

In collaboration with THG Paris, prestigious designer Pierre-Yves Rochon created the Froufrou Collection of bathroom fixtures and accessories in his distinguished style. Intricately decorated and delicately sculpted, the Froufrou Collection from THG combines fine white porcelain with handcrafted gold metal for a truly original offering that emanates luxurious sophistication. For more information please visit: www.thgstyle.com

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JACLO Gold Grab Bar

Slippery surfaces and hard porcelain edges can make for a treacherous landscape, so get a steady grip with JACLO’s luxury grab bar collection. Available in multiple configurations and styles, from traditional to modern, the pieces will complement any tub, shower stall, toilet or vanity. The line’s golden grab bars can be fitted with an adjustable slider cradle to mount one of the company’s handshowers for a seamless bathing environment. For more information please visit www.JACO.com

One reason the company decided to make these mini versions of these chairs was because they were tired of not being able to find children’s tables and chairs to match her own home’s contemporary furniture.  Little Nest owner Samantha Firestone decided to create child sized versions of iconic modern classic pieces from the 20th century. Little Nest’s debut range of children’s chairs respectfully pays tribute to such classics as the Barcelona Chair, Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, and LC2 by Le Corbusier.

For more information visit LittleNest.com. Click any image for a larger version:

Ball Chair - Play Ball!

- The play ball chair is a child sized replica of the 1963 Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio.

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Small Yolk Chair

- The yolk is a child sized reproduction of the 1958 Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen.

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The madrid

- The madrid is a child-sized replica of the 1927 Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe.

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Swan Chair - cygnet

- The cygnet kids chair is a replica of the 1958 Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen.

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White Leather Chairs

Form, shape, and texture are Metropolis’ first notes of intrigue, starting with the ultimate in unique structure – the Urban Bathtub. The ultra-modern Urban Bathtub features a unique transparent curved glass opening intended to reveal the body in its true relaxed form. The beautiful lines of the Niagara waterfall tub filler create a gentle cascade of water from its spout into the bathtub. The Metropolis Collection of faucetry, bath fixtures and accessories combine pure geometric lines with the refinement of inset Lalique Crystal. The iconic raisin motif of the crystal sculpture, originally created by designer René Lalique in 1928, decorated the interiors of the Orient Express and evokes the texture and fluidity of water.

The square shaped handles reveal crystal encased in precious metal. The tops of the lever handles are adorned with the same raisin motif, creating a sophisticated contrast of crystal against shimmering metal surfaces. Sleek, modern, and fantastically urban, the city may never sleep, but here, it certainly is tranquil.

All images courtesy of THGUSA.com and THGStyle.com

Metropolis Handles

Detail of Metropolis

Urban Design

Metropolis Urban Design

Here are some images of the new design taken from usembassy.org.uk. Click on any image for a larger version:

Old US Embassy in London

View from Nine Elms Lane

View from Consular Plaza

Main Lobby

Cafeteria

View from east

View from Embassy Park

Bedding:

Nourish in Grass Bedding

Estrella in Pure White

Morning Glory Bedding

There are so many amazing, designer bedding options out there. Here are just a few that use a nature inspired print in their designs. These designs were all designed byMike & Jennifer Tuttle.

All of these bedding designs are available at: InhabitLiving.com

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Artwork:

These images provided by: WhiteWalls.com

Windy Fields

Ocean Avenue

Lonely Forest

Here are a few examples of nature in art that might just be perfect for your bedroom’s decor. These are just a few examples of nature in art, as there is surely the perfect piece of art for your bedroom that will bring nature indoors and give you your own, warm, fuzzy feeling inside when you look at it.

These images provided by: WhiteWalls.com

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Lighting:

These images provided by ELSEWARES.com

Pine Lumen Oil Lamp

Nest Lumen Oil Lamp

Nest Lumen Oil Lamp

These innovative oil lamps, the Pine Lumen & the Nest Lumen are created by the Brooklyn artist and inventor Adam Frank. These are excellent soft light sources that also create a  luminous shadow on a near surface. These lamps are great for mantles or shelves in your bedroom.

You can find these lamps at ELSEWARES.com

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Bleu Nature Driftwood Lamps

Samsan Wood Base Lamp

Driftwood Lamp

These lights are all based on using sticks and driftwood in their design. They are very nice examples of how using natural raw materials in your bedroom design might also fit your style.

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Plants:

Lotus Bamboo

Spider Plant

Lily Plant

One of the best ways to bring a nature infused look into your bedroom is to actually use plants in your designs. The bedroom is one place that people overlook the use of plants, but some nice bamboo shoots, a Lilly or a nice spider plant might just be the touch your bedroom needs. Not to mention they will help improve the air that you breath while you sleep!